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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's former private secretary Pandian joins BJD

The chief minister said Pandian had been working hard for the state for several years and would continue to do so

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's former private secretary Pandian joins BJD
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 11:21 PM IST

Assets of recontesting Telangana MLAs grew 65% in 5 years: ADR data

According to the analysis, 521 (23 per cent) of 2,290 candidates in the fray have declared criminal cases against themselves

Assets of recontesting Telangana MLAs grew 65% in 5 years: ADR data
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 11:15 PM IST

PIL challenges hike in Bihar quotas, JD(U) prez suspects 'BJP hand'

JD(U) chief expressed confidence that the recently passed legislations raising the quantum of reserved seats to 75%, including 10% quota for economically weaker sections, will be upheld by the court

PIL challenges hike in Bihar quotas, JD(U) prez suspects 'BJP hand'
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 10:18 PM IST

BRS, Congress spar after EC revokes order for aid to Telangana farmers

However, the poll panel revoked its order after the state finance minister violated the model code by making a public announcement about it

BRS, Congress spar after EC revokes order for aid to Telangana farmers
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 9:25 PM IST

Defamation case: Sultanpur court summons Rahul over remarks on Amit Shah

The defamation case was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in 2018 against the Congress leader for allegedly making "objectionable" comments against Shah at a press conference in Bengaluru

Defamation case: Sultanpur court summons Rahul over remarks on Amit Shah
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 9:20 PM IST

Previous govts 'looted' exchequer, we're spending on welfare: Kejriwal

He further said his party, which he claimed did not have any money power, defeated several "big" political parties in Punjab and Delhi with "people's blessings"

Previous govts 'looted' exchequer, we're spending on welfare: Kejriwal
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 8:00 PM IST

Telangana elections LIVE: BJP, Congress, BRS hold rallies ahead of polls

Telangana state Assembly elections 2023 LIVE: Catch all the latest updates of Telangana elections 2023 here

Telangana elections LIVE: BJP, Congress, BRS hold rallies ahead of polls
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 5:29 PM IST

BJP alleges scam in sewage plant projects, demands Kejriwal's resignation

While the estimated cost of the projects was around Rs 1,500 crore, they were awarded to the contractors at an increased rate of Rs 1,938 crore, Bhatia claimed

BJP alleges scam in sewage plant projects, demands Kejriwal's resignation
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 2:51 PM IST

What is Rythu Bandhu scheme, stopped by EC ahead of Telangana election?

The Rythu Bandhu scheme, also known as Farmer's Investment Support Scheme (FISS), is a welfare programme for farmers started by the Telangana government in 2018

What is Rythu Bandhu scheme, stopped by EC ahead of Telangana election?
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 1:18 PM IST

Nitish-led JDU to witness major split after January 15, says Chirag Paswan

Jamui MP and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has claimed that the Janata Dal (United) led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will witness a major split in the coming months.

Nitish-led JDU to witness major split after January 15, says Chirag Paswan
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 10:14 AM IST

Ahead of T'gana polls, Cong counters KTR on highest per capita income claim

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said this is nothing but a betrayal of one of the main reasons for the formation of Telangana balanced development of the state

Ahead of T'gana polls, Cong counters KTR on highest per capita income claim
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 10:10 AM IST

Telangana has decided to vote out corruption, dynastic politics: JP Nadda

The energetic atmosphere in Kukatpally says that Telangana has decided to vote out corruption and dynastic politics," he said

Telangana has decided to vote out corruption, dynastic politics: JP Nadda
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 7:15 AM IST

Telangana polls: AIMIM 'fevicol' between Congress and BRS, says UP CM Yogi

On the second day of his poll campaign to garner votes for BJP candidates in Telangana, CM Yogi urged the people to vote for BJP in the November 30 polls

Telangana polls: AIMIM 'fevicol' between Congress and BRS, says UP CM Yogi
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 7:12 AM IST

Assembly polls: Siddaramaiah hits back at T'gana CM over poll guarantees

Siddaramaiah clarified that the guarantees were decided upon and orders issued the same day the Congress came to power in May

Assembly polls: Siddaramaiah hits back at T'gana CM over poll guarantees
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 7:07 AM IST

Necessary to defeat BJP to save Constitution and democracy: Akhilesh Yadav

Yadav claimed that "samajwadis" are struggling the most and taking risks to save the Constitution in the country

Necessary to defeat BJP to save Constitution and democracy: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 10:43 PM IST

Lines drawn over Odisha govt's third attempt to amend tribal land law

Odisha's political arena ignites as the BJD government takes a third swing at amending a decades-old law, leaving the fate of tribal land hanging in the balance and opinions on fire

Lines drawn over Odisha govt's third attempt to amend tribal land law
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 9:42 PM IST

Caste shift in Indian politics: Census, reservations, focus on OBCs

The BJP made the OBCs as politically visible and influential as the Mandal offspring, if not more

Caste shift in Indian politics: Census, reservations, focus on OBCs
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 9:33 PM IST

Sitharaman trying to mislead Kerala people on funds disbursement: CM

FM had also blamed the state government for non-release of funds under various categories by the Centre, alleging that it was due to the Left administration's failure to meet the necessary criteria

Sitharaman trying to mislead Kerala people on funds disbursement: CM
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 6:13 PM IST

Deal between Cong and BRS to make KCR as CM, Rahul as PM, alleges Amit Shah

Shah, who addressed an election rally at Makthal, said if a vote is given to Congress to dislodge Rao from power, the grand old party MLAs would go to BRS

Deal between Cong and BRS to make KCR as CM, Rahul as PM, alleges Amit Shah
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 2:42 PM IST

K'taka BJP to open control rooms offering aid to workers harassed by cops

"The law has not empowered the police to suppress the freedom of expression given to people by the constitution," the BJP leader said

K'taka BJP to open control rooms offering aid to workers harassed by cops
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 2:13 PM IST