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Suspended Assam Congress leader Angkita Dutta set to join BJP today

On April 22, Assam police registered a case based on the complaint filed by Dr Angkita Dutta, former President of Assam Youth Congress against Indian Youth Congress President Srinivas BV

Suspended Assam Congress leader Angkita Dutta set to join BJP today
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 10:31 AM IST

Centre committed to development of Northeast: Union Minister Virendra Kumar

"The government is trying to look after all aspects of a person's life, with an effort to bring all under the ambit of various schemes," he added

Centre committed to development of Northeast: Union Minister Virendra Kumar
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 10:07 AM IST

'INDIA bloc should introspect,' Shobha Karandlaje amid turmoil in alliance

The Congress Leader in Lok Sabha said that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra has been at the receiving end of several challenges since the beginning

'INDIA bloc should introspect,' Shobha Karandlaje amid turmoil in alliance
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 10:05 AM IST

Bihar CM seeks time to meet Governor today amid reports of resignation

Notably, the Bhartiya Janata Party will also hold a meeting with its MLAs and MPs in Patna at 9 am today to chalk out the strategy over the latest political situation in the state

Bihar CM seeks time to meet Governor today amid reports of resignation
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 8:51 AM IST

Kharge to launch Uttarakhand's Congress poll campaign from Dehradun

There are five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand, all currently held by the the ruling BJP

Kharge to launch Uttarakhand's Congress poll campaign from Dehradun
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 8:46 AM IST

Cong to shortlist names of Chhattisgarh LS candidates in 10 days: Pilot

The BJP government at the Centre must answer what it has done for the people in the past 10 years, he said

Cong to shortlist names of Chhattisgarh LS candidates in 10 days: Pilot
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 8:36 AM IST

See what happens next: Anurag Thakur takes a jibe over rift in INDIA bloc

Thakur also said that the INDI alliance was meant to be scattered as the Congress failed to do justice to its allies

See what happens next: Anurag Thakur takes a jibe over rift in INDIA bloc
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 7:05 AM IST

Centre's policies main hindrance in creation of new Kerala: CM Vijayan

The Chief Minister claimed that the proportion of tax resources to be distributed to the states has declined from 42 per cent during the 14th Finance Commission to 41 per cent during the 15th Finance

Centre's policies main hindrance in creation of new Kerala: CM Vijayan
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 7:04 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls seat-sharing talks on between Gehlot, Akhilesh: Congress

Asked about Yadav's remarks at a press conference, Ramesh said Gehlot is in direct contact with the SP chief and talks are going on in a positive and constructive manner

Lok Sabha polls seat-sharing talks on between Gehlot, Akhilesh: Congress
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 7:13 PM IST

CM Jagan sounds poll bugle, says target 100% Assembly, LS seats in state

Predicting that there will be polls in the next 70 days, he asked his party workers to go to every household in the state and explain the development and welfare that have taken place

CM Jagan sounds poll bugle, says target 100% Assembly, LS seats in state
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 7:09 PM IST

Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' will resume in West Bengal on Sunday

The Yatra, spearheaded by Gandhi, commenced on January 14 from Manipur and traversed into the Coochbehar district of West Bengal from Assam on Thursday morning

Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' will resume in West Bengal on Sunday
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 6:49 PM IST

SP offers 11 LS seats to Cong in UP, Akhilesh says 'off to good start'

UP Congress president Ajay Rai, however, said that the decision on the matter will be taken by his party's national leadership

SP offers 11 LS seats to Cong in UP, Akhilesh says 'off to good start'
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to tender resignation by Sunday morning: Report

Prior to putting in his papers, Kumar, the JD(U) president, will hold a customary meeting of the legislature party.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to tender resignation by Sunday morning: Report
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 5:58 PM IST

People may not consider it appropriate: Cong on Nitish's imminent switch

He also exuded confidence that the Congress MLAs would not switch and stay united, asserting that "no one will be able to take even a twig away from the Congress"

People may not consider it appropriate: Cong on Nitish's imminent switch
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 5:42 PM IST

Railways land-for-job case: Court summons Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti

Special Judge Vishal directed the accused to appear before the court on February 9, saying there were sufficient grounds to proceed in the matter

Railways land-for-job case: Court summons Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 5:22 PM IST

Political parties defending those who break rules of House is not good: PM

In the last ten years, 2,000 outdated laws have been scrapped by his government, the prime minister noted

Political parties defending those who break rules of House is not good: PM
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 5:19 PM IST

BJP meeting underway in Bihar as political uncertainty in state continues

Party leaders have so far refrained from making categorical statements about extending support to Kumar, who is expected to resign as the chief minister before returning to the NDA

BJP meeting underway in Bihar as political uncertainty in state continues
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 5:05 PM IST

Will make all efforts to keep INDIA bloc united, says Congress prez Kharge

He said the Congress will make all efforts to keep the INDIA bloc united, while maintaining that he has no clarity as to what is in the JD(U) leadership's mind

Will make all efforts to keep INDIA bloc united, says Congress prez Kharge
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 4:55 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: BJP appoints election in-charges for 23 states, UTs

The BJP has appointed vice president Baijayant Jay Panda as the election in-charge for Uttar Pradesh and national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam as that of Uttarakhand

Lok Sabha polls: BJP appoints election in-charges for 23 states, UTs
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 3:33 PM IST

INDIA bloc on verge of collapse, Cong insulted Nitish Kumar: K C Tyagi

Kumar never hankered after a position in the alliance but a section of the Congress leadership repeatedly insulted him, Tyagi said

INDIA bloc on verge of collapse, Cong insulted Nitish Kumar: K C Tyagi
Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 2:54 PM IST