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Cong rebel wins Jaipur Zila Pramukh poll as BJP candidate by just 1 vote

In a setback to the ruling Congress, its rebel Rama Devi won the Jaipur Zila Pramukh seat as a BJP candidate, defeating her rival just one vote due to cross-voting in elections held Monday.

Cong rebel wins Jaipur Zila Pramukh poll as BJP candidate by just 1 vote
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 10:29 PM IST

Basavaraj Bommai to lead BJP in 2023 assembly polls: Karnataka BJP chief

Karnataka BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel concurred with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on winning the 2023 assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai to lead BJP in 2023 assembly polls: Karnataka BJP chief
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 7:46 PM IST

No coercive action against Suvendu Adhikari, says Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court on Monday not only stayed three of the five cases against him, but also told the police that no coercive action should be taken against Adhikari without the permission of the court

No coercive action against Suvendu Adhikari, says Calcutta High Court
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 7:30 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi is doing politics by putting guns on other's shoulders: BJP

The BJP on Friday said that the Congress leader is doing politics by putting guns on other's shoulders

Rahul Gandhi is doing politics by putting guns on other's shoulders: BJP
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 4:58 PM IST

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari skips CID summons in bodyguard death case

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday did not appear before the West Bengal CID in connection with the probe into the death of his bodyguard, stating that he was busy, an officer said. Adhikari, the BJP's Nandigram MLA, was summoned by the CID to its headquarters in Bhabani Bhawan in connection with the death case of his bodyguard Subhobrata Chakraborty. "He mailed us around 9.30 am, mentioning some political engagements due to which he was unable to come and meet our officers," a CID officer told PTI. The CID held a meeting after receiving Adhikari's mail to chalk out the possible next steps into the investigation, including whether another summons would be sent to him, a source in the agency said. Adhikari was not immediately available for comments. A CID team has already visited his Kanthi residence in connection with the probe. Chakraborty had allegedly shot himself with his service revolver at the security camp outside Adhikari's Kanthi residence in October 2018, .

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari skips CID summons in bodyguard death case
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 3:24 PM IST

Statsguru: Where flagship welfare schemes of Modi govt stand after 7 years

Business Standard looks at eight key schemes of this government

Statsguru: Where flagship welfare schemes of Modi govt stand after 7 years
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 12:45 AM IST

Tikait calls Modi, Shah names; asks farmers to vote against BJP in UP polls

He also targeted the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over sugarcane prices.

Tikait calls Modi, Shah names; asks farmers to vote against BJP in UP polls
Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 8:35 PM IST

Ahead of 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls, clamour for renaming places grows

The bucket list includes districts such as Sultanpur, Aligarh, Firozabad, Deoband, Ghazipur, Basti and Mirzapur to name a few

Ahead of 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls, clamour for renaming places grows
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 6:01 AM IST

Centre's guarded stand on Taliban has forced BJP in UP to rethink narrative

When a handful of Muslim clerics and a SP parliamentarian welcomed Kabul's regime change, their statements served the BJP's purpose

Centre's guarded stand on Taliban has forced BJP in UP to rethink narrative
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 6:00 AM IST

BJP terms 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Muzaffarnagar 'election meeting'

The BJP's 'Kisan Morcha' head and MP Rajkumar Chahar claimed in a statement that it is politics and not concerns for farmers which have been on the agenda of those behind the 'mahapanchayat'.

BJP terms 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Muzaffarnagar 'election meeting'
Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 7:01 PM IST

PM Modi's approval rating shows popular support to his policies, says BJP

The data by Morning Consult, which regularly tracks popularity ratings of a host of global leaders, has put Modi with 70 per cent approval on the top of a list which included US President Joe Biden

PM Modi's approval rating shows popular support to his policies, says BJP
Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 5:49 PM IST

Why Infosys is latest RSS target

Panchajanya attack makes Infosys first big corporate to fall victim to RSS and its affiliates hit-and-run tactics

Why Infosys is latest RSS target
Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 1:22 PM IST

West Bengal BJP slams EC's decision to hold Bhabanipur by-poll

West Bengal BJP on Saturday slammed the decision of the ECI to hold the by-election in Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency of West Bengal that CM Mamata Banerjee represented earlier

West Bengal BJP slams EC's decision to hold Bhabanipur by-poll
Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 7:07 AM IST

CID summons Suvendu Adhikari in connection with former bodyguard's death

West Bengal Crime Investigation Department (CID) has summoned Suvendu Adhikari on Monday in connection with the unnatural death case of his bodyguard, Subhabrata Chakraborty.

CID summons Suvendu Adhikari in connection with former bodyguard's death
Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 6:33 AM IST

West Bengal: BJP MLA Soumen Roy joins TMC, ahead of by-polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Soumen Roy joined Trinamool Congress on Saturday.Roy, who was earlier associated with TMC joined BJP before the West Bengal Assembly polls. He is an MLA from Kaliaganj Assembly constituency in Uttar Dinajpur district.He rejoined TMC in presence of state minister and party leader Partha Chatterjee in Trinamool Bhavan in Kolkata."I had to contest from Kaliaganj on the BJP ticket due to some circumstances. But my soul and heart belong to TMC. I joined the party again to support Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's efforts. I am apologetic to the party for the time I was not here," Roy told mediapersons after joining TMC.West Bengal has been witnessing a reverse trend of leaders rejoining TMC from BJP after assembly elections results. Earlier, BJP heavyweight Mukul Roy and his son Subhranshu Roy joined TMC.The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC registered a landslide victory in polls winning 213 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly. Despite aggressive ...

West Bengal: BJP MLA Soumen Roy joins TMC, ahead of by-polls
Updated On : 04 Sep 2021 | 6:17 PM IST

Bhabanipur by-poll: TMC welcomes EC decision, BJP expresses reservation

BJP and CPI(M) expressed reservations about EC decision to hold by-poll from Bhabanipur constituency where WB CM Mamata Banerjee plans to contest, on September 30, while ruling TMC welcomed it

Bhabanipur by-poll: TMC welcomes EC decision, BJP expresses reservation
Updated On : 04 Sep 2021 | 6:05 PM IST

Rajasthan: Congress bags 231 panchayat samiti seats, BJP 185 in 6 districts

Till 1 PM, out of the total 1,564 seats in 78 Panchayat samiti in six districts, the Congress has won 231, BJP 185, RLP 16 and the BSP three.

Rajasthan: Congress bags 231 panchayat samiti seats, BJP 185 in 6 districts
Updated On : 04 Sep 2021 | 3:50 PM IST

BJP strengthened its position by installing Bommai as CM in K'taka: Shah

The Home Minister also heaped praises on former Chief Minister and BJP stalwart B S Yediyurappa, whose resignation as Chief Minister on July 26, brought Bommai to power.

BJP strengthened its position by installing Bommai as CM in K'taka: Shah
Updated On : 02 Sep 2021 | 8:42 PM IST

What this country built over last 70 years is being given away: Rahul

Gandhi on Thursday said the nation was at a "critical crossroad" and the Congress, as a major opposition party, has a moral duty to fight the forces that threaten the very idea of India

What this country built over last 70 years is being given away: Rahul
Updated On : 02 Sep 2021 | 5:46 PM IST

Congress sets up panel to plan sustained agitations on national issues

Congress president Sonia Gandhi set up a nine-member panel of party leaders headed by Digvijaya Singh on Thursday for planning "sustained agitations on national issues"

Congress sets up panel to plan sustained agitations on national issues
Updated On : 02 Sep 2021 | 5:37 PM IST