Page 13 - Politics News

More 'businesspersons' in Bihar Assembly than before, shows data

PRS data shows rise in legislators from business backgrounds, higher degrees and older age groups, while women's representation remains weak

Azam Khan, son Abdullah sentenced to seven years in dual PAN card case

According to the prosecution, the seven-year jail term of Khan has been decreased by the number of days already spent in judicial custody in this case

Newly elected RJD MLAs name Tejashwi Yadav as legislature party leader

RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh said, Tejashwi Yadav was elected as RJD's legislature party leader by the newly elected MLAs

Rajeev Shukla backs Rahul Gandhi after poor performance in Bihar polls

The Congress leader asserted that every effort was made to win the Assembly election, and all the senior leaders went to campaign

Rabri Devi's brother backs Rohini, calls Sanjay Yadav, Rameez 'outsiders'

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, has decided to quit politics and disown the family, Tejashwi Yadav, and his close aides, Sanjay Yadav and Rameez, for asking her to leave

Assam's political season may feel the long shadow of Zubeen Garg's absence

The state is learning that the loss of a cultural icon can be more politically potent than any promise in an election manifesto

From criminal cases to crorepatis: Here's the Bihar Assembly profile

Re-elected MLAs saw a sharp rise in wealth, while over half of all winners face criminal charges

Jharkhand at 25: Unfulfilled potential of tribal heartland remains

Twenty-five years after its creation, Jharkhand continues to struggle with slow economic growth, high multidimensional poverty and persistent tribal welfare gaps despite fiscal improvements

A century of Left in India, built on enterprise and cooperative strength

As the CPI turns 100 next month, Shine Jacob looks at how the evolution of Left parties in the country has been fuelled by cooperatives, media ventures and unconventional business model

Bihar elections results fuel speculation on INDIA bloc's future in UP

Political circles across Uttar Pradesh are abuzz with conversations about whether the model that helped the opposition secure gains against the NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections can survive

BSP would win more seats if Bihar elections were free and fair: Mayawati

In a post on X, she congratulated Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) members for ensuring the victory of party candidate Satish Kumar Singh Yadav in the Ramgarh assembly seat (No. 203) in Bihar's Kaimur

Andhra fiscal indicators show 'weakness': Former CM Jagan citing CAG data

The former chief minister noted that the figures released by CAG for the six-month period convey the actual state of affairs

Inside the Lalu family feud: Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan?

Rohini Acharya's dramatic exit from politics has pushed two behind-the-scenes players into the spotlight - strategist Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan, both accused of isolating her from the family

PM Modi accuses Congress of neglecting tribals despite their contributions

Before his address, the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various infrastructure and development projects costing more than Rs 9,700 crore

Lahore HC judge resigns protesting Constitutional amendment in Pakistan

Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza tendered his resignation becoming the first judge to resign from any high court after the contentious amendment was enacted into law

Andhra allots 6,000 acres of land to expand Sri City as global hub

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said companies of 50 countries are going to function from Sri City, providing employment opportunities to 150,000 youth

Day after Bihar win, BJP suspends Raj Kumar Singh over 'anti-party' actions

The BJP suspended former Union minister Raj Kumar Singh, saying his recent remarks and actions went against the party and caused serious damage

Bihar elections: NDA scores a double century in blow to Mahagathbandhan

The Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won just 25 seats - only three more than its worst tally of 22 in 2010 - with party leader Tejashwi Yadav failing to reprise his 2020 appeal

As NDA returns to power in Bihar, all eyes turn to its farm promises

Topping of PM-KISAN by ₹3,000 a year; guaranteed procurement at MSP at panchayat level major sops

12 BJP nominees who missed victory, 6 Cong men who survived NDA tsunami

A few of those contestants lost the polls by slender margins such as 30 or 178, according to the Election Commission