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BJP wants Kejriwal to resign to stop free water, electricity: Sanjay Singh

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a family. He went to meet Kejriwal's family and will also meet the families of Sisodia and Jain

BJP wants Kejriwal to resign to stop free water, electricity: Sanjay Singh
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 11:22 PM IST

Manmohan Singh's Rajya Sabha tenure ends; Kharge lauds his 'quiet dignity'

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will retire from Rajya Sabha at the age of 91. He is among 54 other MPs bidding goodbye to the Upper House

Manmohan Singh's Rajya Sabha tenure ends; Kharge lauds his 'quiet dignity'
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 8:22 PM IST

Manmohan Singh bows out of politics after serving over 3 decades in Parl

"Let the whole world hear it loud and clear," Singh said in his maiden budget speech. "India is now wide awake. We shall prevail. We shall overcome"

Manmohan Singh bows out of politics after serving over 3 decades in Parl
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 8:20 PM IST

Cash-starved Congress shouldn't waste energy on me, says Sanjay Nirupam

Former MP mocks party after not getting a chance to contest election in coveted Mumbai seat

Cash-starved Congress shouldn't waste energy on me, says Sanjay Nirupam
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 6:51 PM IST

Tharoor files nomination from Thiruvananthapuram for 4th bid in LS polls

He scored a hat-trick in the 2019 general election by securing a margin of 99,989 votes over his nearest rival

Tharoor files nomination from Thiruvananthapuram for 4th bid in LS polls
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 5:29 PM IST

23 politicians have got reprieve in corruption cases on joining BJP: Report

A newspaper investigation has revealed that with Opposition leaders switching to the ruling party, cases by central agencies have either halted or gone away completely

23 politicians have got reprieve in corruption cases on joining BJP: Report
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

Sachin Pilot comes out in support of Ashok Gehlot's son ahead of LS polls

Moving on was in the best interest of the party, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said

Sachin Pilot comes out in support of Ashok Gehlot's son ahead of LS polls
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 2:49 PM IST

RJD leader Manoj Jha takes oath as RS MP for 2nd term alongside 6 others

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and spokesperson of the party Manoj Jha on Wednesday took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha for his second consecutive term in the House.

RJD leader Manoj Jha takes oath as RS MP for 2nd term alongside 6 others
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress launches 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' campaign

The Congress party will distribute guarantee cards to 80 million families, ahead of the general elections

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress launches 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' campaign
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

Alternative to PM a group of experienced leaders not driven by ego: Tharoor

Which specific person they will choose to be the prime minister is a secondary consideration, the Congress Working Committee member said

Alternative to PM a group of experienced leaders not driven by ego: Tharoor
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

Delhi BJP sends defamation notice to Atishi, demands public apology

At a press conference here on Wednesday, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said a defamation notice has been sent to Atishi, demanding a public apology for her claim

Delhi BJP sends defamation notice to Atishi,  demands public apology
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg since arrest, BJP putting his health at risk: Atishi

However, the administration of Tihar jail, where Kejriwal is lodged till April 15, has denied the claims. A senior Tihar jail official said Kejriwal's vitals are normal

Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg since arrest, BJP putting his health at risk: Atishi
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 12:09 PM IST

AAP to observe 'Samuhik Upwas' on Sunday against CM's arrest: Gopal Rai

Delhi CM Kejriwal was sent to judicial custody until April 15 and is lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a money-laundering case linked to a liquor excise policy scam

AAP to observe 'Samuhik Upwas' on Sunday against CM's arrest: Gopal Rai
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 12:03 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: PM-Modi led NDA to win most votes in UP, shows survey

PM Modi is banking on strong economic progress and Hindu nationalist policies to return to power for a record third term

Lok Sabha polls: PM-Modi led NDA to win most votes in UP, shows survey
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 11:38 AM IST

Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad: Delhi min to announce phase II of WhatsApp campaign

With the campaign, a WhatsApp number has been shared through which people can send their messages

Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad: Delhi min to announce phase II of WhatsApp campaign
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 11:22 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls, phase 1: 7 women among 80 candidates in Uttar Pradesh

Of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, eight -- Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur and Pilibhit -- will go to polls in the first phase on April 19

Lok Sabha polls, phase 1: 7 women among 80 candidates in Uttar Pradesh
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 11:06 AM IST

Stalin slams BJP for 'somersault' on Katchatheevu, says PM has no guts

He asked how the government had given wrong information concerning the nation's security under the RTI Act to an individual belonging to the BJP (Tamil Nadu state chief K Annamalai)

Stalin slams BJP for 'somersault' on Katchatheevu, says PM has no guts
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 10:28 AM IST

Oppn leaders join BJP as their parties face leadership crisis: UP Dy CM

Opposition leaders are making the allegation of central probe agencies being misused as many of them are facing charges such as that of corruption and know they will eventually end up behind bars

Oppn leaders join BJP as their parties face leadership crisis: UP Dy CM
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 10:11 AM IST

Centre extends security to ex-judge Gangopadhyay, ex-TMC MP Arjun Singh

Gangopadhyay has been granted security under the 'Y+' category, while Arjun Singh has been given security under the 'Z' category

Centre extends security to ex-judge Gangopadhyay, ex-TMC MP Arjun Singh
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 9:50 AM IST

Sandeshkhali violence: TMC accuses BJP of misusing central probe agencies

Chattopadhyay alleged that Sheikh had connections with several high-ranking TMC leaders, including ministers, and had never faced consequences for his actions until now

Sandeshkhali violence: TMC accuses BJP of misusing central probe agencies
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 6:55 AM IST