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Manipur violence to no-confidence motion: Why did CM Biren Singh resign

Biren Singh will continue as 'caretaker chief minister' until the next state CM is chosen by BJP. The current Manipur govt's term is set to conclude in March 2027

Manipur violence to no-confidence motion: Why did CM Biren Singh resign
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 1:18 PM IST

Govt's U-turn on amending CNLD Act aimed at appeasing foreign firms: Cong

The Congress on Monday alleged that the Modi government's announcement that it will amend the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010 was a "U-turn" aimed at appeasing French and American companies since Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to these two countries over the next four days. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh recalled that on February 8, 2015, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a booklet called 'Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010 and related issues'. "Q3 said the following: 'Has India agreed to amend its Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act of 2010 (CNLD Act 2010) and the CNLD Rules of 2011? If not now, would they be amended in the future?' The Answer given to this Question by the Modi Govt then was the following: 'There is no proposal to amend the Act or the Rules.'," Ramesh said on X. On February 1, 2025, the Finance Minister in her Budget speech announced that this Act

Govt's U-turn on amending CNLD Act aimed at appeasing foreign firms: Cong
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

Cong MP moves adjournment motion over arrest of 14 fishermen by SL Navy

Congress MP Manickam Tagore also pointed out that it is not an 'isolated incident' as in recent weeks, the Sri Lankan Navy has detained Indian fishermen on several occasions

Cong MP moves adjournment motion over arrest of 14 fishermen by SL Navy
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 9:05 AM IST

Electoral battle won, BJP now has to deliver on promises in Delhi

However, unlike the AAP administration, however, the BJP-led government could count on support from the Centre

Electoral battle won, BJP now has to deliver on promises in Delhi
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 12:02 AM IST

News Highlights: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tenders resignation to governor

Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here

News Highlights: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tenders resignation to governor
Updated On : 09 Feb 2025 | 11:02 PM IST

Delhi polls: Cong retains deposit in just 3 seats, 80% candidates lose out

Delhi elections results 2025: Congress faced a significant setback, with nearly 80 per cent of all candidates - including independent contenders - failing to retain their security deposits

Delhi polls: Cong retains deposit in just 3 seats, 80% candidates lose out
Updated On : 09 Feb 2025 | 6:38 PM IST

INDI alliance has common agenda to destroy country: BJP's Pradeep Bhandari

Bhandari said that the party's win in the national capital is a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good governance and development politics

INDI alliance has common agenda to destroy country: BJP's Pradeep Bhandari
Updated On : 09 Feb 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

Delhi elections: AAP's vote share drops by 10% - what led to the decline?

Delhi Assembly elections: The AAP saw its vote share drop by nearly 10 percentage points, from 53.57% in 2020 to 43.55% in 2025. This decline translated into a major seat loss

Delhi elections: AAP's vote share drops by 10% - what led to the decline?
Updated On : 09 Feb 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

Delhi polls updates: BJP to form govt in Delhi after 26 yrs, wins 48 seats; AAP 22, Cong draws blank

Delhi election result 2025: The BJP managed to retain its lead after most rounds of counting and was expected to win 48 in total, according to EC data

Delhi polls updates: BJP to form govt in Delhi after 26 yrs, wins 48 seats; AAP 22, Cong draws blank
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 10:02 PM IST

Delhi Assembly results 2025: Seats with highest, lowest victory margins

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: By 4:30 pm, the BJP won 39 seats, leading in 9; AAP won 17 seats, leading in 5

Delhi Assembly results 2025: Seats with highest, lowest victory margins
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 8:34 PM IST

Delhi election results 2025: How turncoats fared across constituencies?

Delhi elections 2025: Several former members of the Congress, BJP, and AAP contested under different party banners, making for some interesting battles across various constituencies

Delhi election results 2025: How turncoats fared across constituencies?
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 5:36 PM IST

Delhi poll results: Lotus blooms, sweeps aside broom in national capital

The results will determine whether the AAP secures a fourth consecutive term or if the BJP returns to power after 27 years. Early trends are expected within the initial hours

Delhi poll results: Lotus blooms, sweeps aside broom in national capital
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 5:01 PM IST

Delhi Assembly results 2025: Who are the big losers, and giant slayers

Delhi Assembly elections results: As BJP makes a comeback in the national capital, here's a list of all the key political figures who failed to make an impact and those who shone

Delhi Assembly results 2025: Who are the big losers, and giant slayers
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 4:11 PM IST

Adarsh Nagar Assembly result 2025: BJP's Raj Bhatia leads over Mukesh Goel

Adarsh Nagar Assembly result 2025: AAP's Mukesh Kumar Goel faces challenge from BJP's Raj Kumar Bhatia and Congress' Shivank Singhal; ; voting on all 70 seats took place on February 5

Adarsh Nagar Assembly result 2025: BJP's Raj Bhatia leads over Mukesh Goel
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 4:07 PM IST

Rohini Assembly results: BJP's Vijender Gupta sweeps seat for the 3rd time

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: Rohini, a general Assembly constituency in Delhi, will see a key contest between AAP, BJP, and Congress; voting on all 70 seats took place on February 5

Rohini Assembly results: BJP's Vijender Gupta sweeps seat for the 3rd time
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 3:54 PM IST

BJP's only term in Delhi: How onions led to the party's defeat in 1998

Delhi exit polls forecast a comeback for the BJP in the national capital after 27 years. Here's a look back at their previous term in Delhi

BJP's only term in Delhi: How onions led to the party's defeat in 1998
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 3:14 PM IST

FIR lodged against Rahul in Odisha for making 'anti-national' statement

An FIR has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Odisha's Jharsuguda district for allegedly making an "anti-national" statement, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The FIR was registered on Friday based on a complaint lodged by members of BJP, its youth wing, RSS, Bajrang Dal, of Jharsuguda district against Gandhi to IGP Northern Range, Himanshu Lal on February 5, the officer said. An FIR has been registered against Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, at Jharsuguda police station (case No 31) under section 152 (criminalizes acts that threaten India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity), 197(1) (d) (for making or publishing false or misleading information that threatens India's unity, sovereignty, integrity, or security) of BNS, the officer said. The complaint alleged that Gandhi has been deliberately making anti-national statements which hurt each and every Indian individual. The IGP forwarded the complaint to Jharsuguda SP Parmar Smit Parshottamd

FIR lodged against Rahul in Odisha for making 'anti-national' statement
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

Patparganj elections 2025: BJP's Ravinder Negi defeats AAP's Avadh Ojha

Patparganj elections 2025: The race, which also includes Congress' Anil Kumar and BSP's Om Shankar Pandey, has grown more intense as the vote count unfolds

Patparganj elections 2025: BJP's Ravinder Negi defeats AAP's Avadh Ojha
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:36 PM IST

BJP's Shikha Rai defeats AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Greater Kailash

Greater Kailash elections 2025: BJP leader Shikha Rai ran against Saurabh Bharadwaj in 2020 as well but lost. This time, she avenged her loss

BJP's Shikha Rai defeats AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Greater Kailash
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Shakur Basti Assembly result 2025: BJP's Karnail Singh defeats Jain

Shakur Basti Assembly result 2025: AAP leader Satyendar Jain faces challenge from BJP's Karnail Singh and Congress' Satish Kumar Luthra

Shakur Basti Assembly result 2025: BJP's Karnail Singh defeats Jain
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 1:57 PM IST