Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 03:02 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Page 141 - Politics News

Cong raises conflict of interest allegations against Sebi chief in LS

Venugopal said between 2017-2024, Buch allegedly received over Rs 16.4 crore from ICICI bank while serving as a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) official regulating that bank

Cong raises conflict of interest allegations against Sebi chief in LS
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 5:57 PM IST

21 fake universities operating in India: Govt urges MPs to caution students

Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar urges MPs to publicise the list of 21 fake universities operating across India. See full list of 21 fake universities here

21 fake universities operating in India: Govt urges MPs to caution students
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 4:43 PM IST

BJP prioritises electoral politics over governance: Kharge in RS debate

Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP of twisting and distorting facts, as well as being against reservation

BJP prioritises electoral politics over governance: Kharge in RS debate
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 3:58 PM IST

Waqf issue: BJP seeks CBI inquiry into bribery charge against Vijayendra

Kharge had alleged that Vijayendra, who is also the Shikaripura BJL MLA, offered Rs 150 crore to Manippadi, a BJP member

Waqf issue: BJP seeks CBI inquiry into bribery charge against Vijayendra
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:56 PM IST

Govt will curb manufacturing, sale of counterfeit medicines in UP: CM Yogi

Chief minister said the Food Safety and Drug Administration department has conducted a total of 24,492 enforcement actions

Govt will curb manufacturing, sale of counterfeit medicines in UP: CM Yogi
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

Cong 'anti-women', amended Constitution to help family: Sitharaman in RS

She said the amendments were not to strengthen democracy but to protect those in power and strengthen the family

Cong 'anti-women', amended Constitution to help family: Sitharaman in RS
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:45 PM IST

UP govt ready to engage in discussions on all issues in Assembly: CM Yogi

Ahead of the Winter session of the assembly, he said the government is ready for meaningful discussions on public and developmental issues

UP govt ready to engage in discussions on all issues in Assembly: CM Yogi
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:40 PM IST

Cong should understand blaming EVMs won't help, says Pralhad Joshi

It cannot be that the Congress celebrates its win in polls held through the machines and then raises questions on their reliability when it loses, Joshi said

Cong should understand blaming EVMs won't help, says Pralhad Joshi
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:34 PM IST

Upset about exclusion from Maha cabinet; will decide future course: Bhujbal

Thirty-nine legislators from Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the Fadnavis-led government, while ten former ministers were dropped

Upset about exclusion from Maha cabinet; will decide future course: Bhujbal
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:32 PM IST

Maharashtra govt tables supplementary demands for Ladki Bahin scheme

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had earlier said that the increase in the monthly instalments from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 will be budgeted and implemented

Maharashtra govt tables supplementary demands for Ladki Bahin scheme
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 1:39 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi carries bag emblazoned with 'Palestine' to Parliament

The Congress general secretary has been raising her voice against Israel's actions in Gaza and expressing solidarity with Palestinians

Priyanka Gandhi carries bag emblazoned with 'Palestine' to Parliament
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 1:36 PM IST

Opposition stages protest against using EVM on Vidhan Bhawan steps

Leader of opposition in Maharashtra legislative council Ambadas Danve led the demonstration who called for 'saving' the Constitution and democracy and opposed the use of EVMs

Opposition stages protest against using EVM on Vidhan Bhawan steps
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

Congress govt prioritised dynasty over democracy: Sitharaman in RS debate

Opening the Rajya Sabha debate on Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused previous Congress-led central governments of suppressing freedom of speech

Congress govt prioritised dynasty over democracy: Sitharaman in RS debate
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 12:36 PM IST

Mahayuti allies to do 'performance audit' of ministers, says Fadnavis

Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar said non-performers can be replaced in two-and-a-half-months also

Mahayuti allies to do 'performance audit' of ministers, says Fadnavis
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 9:26 AM IST

BRS leader K Kavitha lays foundation stone of 'Telangana Talli' statue

She emphasised that Telangana Talli inspired them and gave them courage during the Telangana movement

BRS leader K Kavitha lays foundation stone of 'Telangana Talli' statue
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 6:59 AM IST

It's our track record we release candidates' list early: Satyendar Jain

AAP released its fourth and final list of 38 candidates for the Delhi Elections 2025 and Jain has been given a ticket from the Shakur Basti Assembly seat

It's our track record we release candidates' list early: Satyendar Jain
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 6:50 AM IST

Omar Abdullah tells Congress to stop whining about EVMs, accept results

He said parties should not contest elections if they do not trust the voting mechanism

Omar Abdullah tells Congress to stop whining about EVMs, accept results
Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 11:17 PM IST

MP Assembly's winter session begins Monday; Cong to protest farmers' woes

The BJP failed to provide fertilisers to farmers. It promised 2 lakh jobs to youths but failed. The government said it would provide Rs 3,000 per month under the Ladli Behna' programme (for women)

MP Assembly's winter session begins Monday; Cong to protest farmers' woes
Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 9:52 PM IST

Maharashtra ministry expanded as 39 ministers take oath in Nagpur

The new cabinet includes state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar. Results of the state assembly elections, held on November 20, were declared on November 23

Maharashtra ministry expanded as 39 ministers take oath in Nagpur
Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 9:28 PM IST

Left out in Cabinet expansion will get a chance later, says Ajit Pawar

In the expansion, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) got 19 ministerial berths, followed by 11 to Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and 9 for Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

Left out in Cabinet expansion will get a chance later, says Ajit Pawar
Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 9:09 PM IST