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Modi govt broke all records of corruption: Kejriwal on Dwarka Expressway

"Modi govt constructed the Dwarka Expressway at the cost of Rs 250 crore per kilometer while it was to be constructed at the rate of Rs 18 crore per kilometer," he said, citing the CAG report

Modi govt broke all records of corruption: Kejriwal on Dwarka Expressway
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 7:01 PM IST

Expelled Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) MLA Dharmjeet Singh joins BJP

Dharmjeet Singh was expelled from the JCC (J) in September last year after the party accused him of disregarding the interests of the marginalised communities such as SCs, STs, and OBCs

Expelled Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) MLA Dharmjeet Singh joins BJP
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:31 PM IST

'Vacant posts will be filled if Kejriwal govt gets control over services'

The health minister said the Arvind Kejriwal government wants to recruit new doctors and engineers but it has no power to do it

'Vacant posts will be filled if Kejriwal govt gets control over services'
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:27 PM IST

Telangana elections 2023: BRS launches social media campaign against BJP

BRS has released a special booklet and CD titled "100 Lies of BJP". The booklet talks about the failures of the BJP in Telangana and in the center at large

Telangana elections 2023: BRS launches social media campaign against BJP
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 4:59 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh election 2023: How BJP is reimagining its grand poll plan

The BJP has set out to organise its state unit and is working on all fronts to prevent a recurrence of the Karnataka elections, where the party suffered a defeat in May

Madhya Pradesh election 2023: How BJP is reimagining its grand poll plan
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 2:20 PM IST

No confusion in MVA, will ensure successful INDIA meet: Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday said there is no confusion within the opposition (MVA) alliance over his meeting with nephew and Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

No confusion in MVA, will ensure successful INDIA meet: Sharad Pawar
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 12:55 PM IST

BSP releases first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections

Of the seven seats for which the candidates have been named, four are currently held by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the remaining three by Congress

BSP releases first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 12:36 PM IST

Cong's Surjewala demands consultations on 3 bills replacing criminal laws

"The introductory remarks of the Home Minister gave away the fact that Amit Shah is himself out of depth, ignorant and oblivious to the entire exercise," the Congress leader said

Cong's Surjewala demands consultations on 3 bills replacing criminal laws
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 9:28 AM IST

Will half-truths in the Parliament bring peace to Manipur?

The reasons for the ongoing ethnic war have to be identified and addressed. The HM and the PM have offered Parliament no insights on how they intend to do this

Will half-truths in the Parliament bring peace to Manipur?
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 8:13 AM IST

Rajasthan govt most corrupt, new 'scams' emerging every day: Pralhad Joshi

Sixteen per cent of the cases of atrocities and murders registered in the country are from Rajasthan, the Union minister alleged

Rajasthan govt most corrupt, new 'scams' emerging every day: Pralhad Joshi
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:43 AM IST

Rahul's launch failed again; PM put forth all facts on Manipur issue: Tomar

He also said the Centre was extending all possible help to the affected people in Manipur and peace will be restored in the restive north-eastern state soon

Rahul's launch failed again; PM put forth all facts on Manipur issue: Tomar
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:34 AM IST

BJP govt in Haryana has done double work as compared to Congress: Khattar

"We have worked without any discrimination and in a transparent manner," he said while addressing a "Jan Samvad" programme in Jainpur Sadhan village in Karnal district

BJP govt in Haryana has done double work as compared to Congress: Khattar
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:30 AM IST

EPFO drives nearly 52% of equity ETF inflows in 2022-23, shows data

Retirement fund allocates Rs 53,000+ crore to equity ETFs

EPFO drives nearly 52% of equity ETF inflows in 2022-23, shows data
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:20 AM IST

The perks of being equidistant on political axis for regional parties

With Telangana going to polls in December, and Assembly and LS elections in Andhra and Odisha scheduled next year, what factors have influenced parties' recent moves in Parliament?

The perks of being equidistant on political axis for regional parties
Updated On : 13 Aug 2023 | 10:51 PM IST

In contrast to UPA years, NER's economy has seen gradual growth in NDA rule

Shifting focus to population, the NER housed 45.5 million individuals, accounting for 3.7 per cent of the country's total population of 1.21 billion, according to the 2011 Census

In contrast to UPA years, NER's economy has seen gradual growth in NDA rule
Updated On : 13 Aug 2023 | 10:04 PM IST

Three months on, 'Opposition' eludes Karnataka: Why BJP can't pick leader

At least one of the issues - who should be Leader of the Opposition - was on the agenda when Basava Raj Bommai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi last week

Three months on, 'Opposition' eludes Karnataka: Why BJP can't pick leader
Updated On : 13 Aug 2023 | 9:51 PM IST

Congress Prez Kharge urges people to back Congress in 2024 LS elections

Recalling PM Modi's act of bowing down at the steps of Parliament in 2014, Kharge alleged, "It was all just drama...Instead of joining a drama company, PM Modi headed to Parliament

Congress Prez Kharge urges people to back Congress in 2024 LS elections
Updated On : 13 Aug 2023 | 5:40 PM IST

Amit Shah criticises Oppn, compares alliance to 'old wine in old bottle'

Shah further said many of us have not seen the country's struggle for independence and have not got the opportunity to die for the nation

Amit Shah criticises Oppn, compares alliance to 'old wine in old bottle'
Updated On : 13 Aug 2023 | 3:56 PM IST

BJP trying to restrict tribals to jungles by calling them 'vanvasis': Rahul

Adivasis have been talking of protecting the environment for thousands of years. "So we have a lot to learn from you," he said

BJP trying to restrict tribals to jungles by calling them 'vanvasis': Rahul
Updated On : 13 Aug 2023 | 1:40 PM IST

BJP not allowing its own Manipur MP to speak in Parliament: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged the divisive politics of the BJP set Manipur on fire and the state still continues to burn

BJP not allowing its own Manipur MP to speak in Parliament: Congress
Updated On : 12 Aug 2023 | 11:18 PM IST