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RS polls: Digvijaya Singh targets BJP over political crisis in Himachal

Six Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh triggered the crisis this week when they voted for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha election

RS polls: Digvijaya Singh targets BJP over political crisis in Himachal
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Another step towards developed WB: PM unveils projects worth Rs 15,000cr

"These projects will provide momentum to West Bengal's economic growth and create job opportunities," he added

Another step towards developed WB: PM unveils projects worth Rs 15,000cr
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

Govt failed to realise 'Make in India' due to 'complete inaction': Kharge

He also asked why the average manufacturing growth plunged under the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Govt failed to realise 'Make in India' due to 'complete inaction': Kharge
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi-led 'Nyay Yatra' to enter Madhya Pradesh today

The Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', after the party's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', aims to cover 6,700 km through 15 states, with Lok Sabha polls around the corner

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi-led 'Nyay Yatra' to enter Madhya Pradesh today
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 11:14 AM IST

MP Gautam Gambhir asks BJP chief Nadda to relieve him of political duties

The parliamentarian from East Delhi also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him an opportunity to serve the people

MP Gautam Gambhir asks BJP chief Nadda to relieve him of political duties
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 11:02 AM IST

Gadkari sends legal notice to Kharge, Ramesh for sharing 'misleading' news

Kharge and Ramesh deliberately posted a 19-second video clip of Gadkari's interview given to "The Lallantop" web portal, concealing the contextual intent and meaning of his words, the lawyer said

Gadkari sends legal notice to Kharge, Ramesh for sharing 'misleading' news
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 7:26 AM IST

No alliance with BJD in Odisha, says BJP state chief Manmohan Samal

"It is a rumour being spread by some unknown force. We have no plans for any alliance with the BJD," Samal said

No alliance with BJD in Odisha, says BJP state chief Manmohan Samal
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 7:01 AM IST

Rajasthan being run by Centre through remote control, says ex-CM Gehlot

He said that ministers are not able to appoint their private secretaries according to their wish and the Centre is implementing the Gujarat model in Rajasthan

Rajasthan being run by Centre through remote control, says ex-CM Gehlot
Updated On : 02 Mar 2024 | 6:51 AM IST

PM Modi slams TMC over Sandeshkhali incident; says entire country 'ashamed'

The Prime Minister took on the TMC government over corruption charges, saying: "It is my guarantee that those who have looted public funds will face consequences"

PM Modi slams TMC over Sandeshkhali incident; says entire country 'ashamed'
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

BJP's poll body mulls over Lok Sabha candidates for nearly 16 states

The CEC meeting, which began around 10:30 pm on Thursday and lasted for more than five hours, was held at the party's headquarters in Delhi

BJP's poll body mulls over Lok Sabha candidates for nearly 16 states
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 10:33 PM IST

HP crisis could've been averted if issues of MLAs been addressed: Pratibha

'Fourteen months is a long period and I have been consistently urging the chief minister to accommodate leaders who worked hard for the victory of the party but nothing was done,' she said

HP crisis could've been averted if issues of MLAs been addressed: Pratibha
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 8:20 PM IST

Double-engine govt guarantees 'jungle raj' in UP, says Rahul Gandhi

'The law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh is the biggest example of how the BJP and Modi media together are indulging in the 'business of lies', he alleged in a post in Hindi on X

Double-engine govt guarantees 'jungle raj' in UP, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 6:56 PM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at Raj Bhavan to meet PM Modi

Modi, who is on a two-day tour of the state from Friday, will stay the night at Raj Bhavan

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at Raj Bhavan to meet PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 6:43 PM IST

Don't seek votes on basis of caste, religion, language: EC to parties

The advisory comes days before the model code is expected to come into effect with the announcement of the Lok Sabha and four state assembly polls later this month

Don't seek votes on basis of caste, religion, language: EC to parties
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 6:25 PM IST

UPA's 10 years 'lost decade of corruption'; PM Modi rebuilt economy: BJP

The UPA government left behind a "devastated" economy and Prime Minister Modi "rebuilt" it in five years, senior BJP leader and Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said

UPA's 10 years 'lost decade of corruption'; PM Modi rebuilt economy: BJP
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 4:50 PM IST

The who, why and how of Sandeshkhali's TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh

Sheikh began his own baby shrimp business by 2004, when he had already created a "Robinhood-like" image in Sandeshkhali, a riverine area in North 24 Parganas district

The who, why and how of Sandeshkhali's TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 2:37 PM IST

Congress slams govt over 'surge' in rejection rates of EPF final settlement

Ramesh asserted that each rejection is a slap on the face of working families and a cause of immense stress and anguish for them

Congress slams govt over 'surge' in rejection rates of EPF final settlement
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 11:15 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP to contest 11 seats in Assam, AGP 2, UPPL 1

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP will contest 11 seats in the state for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, and the party's allies AGP and UPPL will field their candidates for the remaining three seats

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP to contest 11 seats in Assam, AGP 2, UPPL 1
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 10:48 AM IST

NDA 4 short of majority Rajya Sabha after polls; What it means for BJP?

The BJP-led NDA is just four short seats of majority in the Rajya Sabha, the upper House of Parliament

NDA 4 short of majority Rajya Sabha after polls; What it means for BJP?
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 9:28 AM IST

LPG cylinder may cost Rs 2,000 if BJP returns to power: WB CM Mamata

On Tuesday, Banerjee had set a deadline of April 1 for the central government to complete building houses for the beneficiaries or else her government would build around 11 lakh houses for them

LPG cylinder may cost Rs 2,000 if BJP returns to power: WB CM Mamata
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 7:40 AM IST