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Political blame game ensues over Nirav Modi fraud case; Congress dubs jeweller 'Chota Modi', BJP hits back
The Congress targeted the NDA government over the Rs 11,400-crore scam allegedly involving jewellery designer Nirav Modi and accused it of doing nothing to stop "independent India's biggest bank fraud" despite being informed of it in July, 2016.
AAP completes three years in office; Arvind Kejriwal hails rule as BJP, Congress slam govt
The Aam Aadmi Party government completed three years in Delhi on Wednesday and to mark its anniversary, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other cabinet ministers addressed the public
Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Jewargi, meets professionals at Gulbarga; will conclude Karnataka trip today
Congress president Rahul Gandhi is on a four-day 'Jana Aashirwada Yatre' in the state.
Rahul Gandhi kick-starts campaign in Karnataka, takes dig at Narendra Modi over Rafale deal
Launching the Congress poll campaign in Karnataka's Ballari district, party president Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for criticising policies of the previous Congress governments in the state.
Narendra Modi in Jordan: Ahead of Palestine visit, PM meets King Abdullah II, interacts with Indian diaspora in Amman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan on the first leg of his tour of three West Asian countries, during which he would hold talks on deepening cooperation in strategic areas such as security and trade
Stormy day in Parliament as Narendra Modi trains gun at Congress in both Houses; Opposition sloganeering mars PM's speech
It was a stormy day in both Houses of Parliament today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his speech supporting the Motion of Thanks on the President's address amid Opposition's uproar.
Narendra Modi in Bengaluru: Countdown for Congress' exit has begun in Karnataka, says PM
Tearing into the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka, Modi chided it for setting "new records" in corruption and asserted that the countdown for its exit has begun. "Congress government is at the exit gate," Modi said, as he mounted an all-out attack on the Congress rule at the rally
Setback for BJP as Congress wins Ajmer, Alwar, Mandalgarh bypolls; TMC retains Uluberia seat in West Bengal
In a spectacular showing, the Congress won the Mandalgarh Assembly seat and the Ajmer and Alwar Lok Sabha seats on Thursday, sparking wild celebrations.
Delhi govt moves SC seeking temporary ban on sealing drive as meeting BJP and AAP leaders goes awry
The Delhi government decided to move the Supreme Court seeking a temporary ban on the sealing drive, even as a meeting between local BJP leaders and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to resolve the issue failed to reach a consensus and instead ended up in a ruckus at his residence
Mumbai sees parallel R-Day events: Opposition holds 'Save Constitution' march, BJP counters it with Tiranga Yatra
Several Opposition leaders, including Sharad Pawar, Hardik Patel, Omar Abdullah and Sharad Yadav participated in the “Samvidhaan Bachao (Save the Constitution)” rally in Mumbai on Friday
Rahul Gandhi in Amethi: Congress chief attacks BJP govt's policies as clashes break out between party workers
On his first visit as Congress president to party bastions Rae Bareli and Amethi in UP, Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP, accusing it of continuously "lying".
Amit Shah addresses BJP supporters in Karnataka's Chitradurga, takes potshots at Siddaramaiah govt
BJP chief Amit Shah, who is on a two-day visit to Karnataka where Assembly polls are due early in 2018, took potshots at the Siddaramaiah government during a rally in at Holalkere in Chitradurga on Wednesday.
Amit Shah in Tripura: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP chief raises issues of corruption, unemployment
BJP president Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to Tripura, where the Assembly polls are due as the term of the current House is scheduled to come to an end on 6 March
Rahul Gandhi in Bahrain: Congress chief interacts with NRIs, gifts 'The Discovery of India' to crown prince
Rahul Gandhi embarked on a visit to Bahrain — his first foreign trip after becoming the Congress chief — where he will address a convention of NRIs and meet the Gulf country's Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamas Al-Khalifa
Yogi Adityanath addresses rally in Bengaluru, urges people to vote for BJP in Karnataka Assembly polls
Yogi Adityanath addressed a BJP rally in Bengaluru on Sunday in view of the upcoming Assembly election in Karnataka
Rajinikanth launches political party, says it will contest all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu assembly polls
In an announcement that could dramatically alter political alignments in Tamil Nadu, superstar Rajinikanth announced his political debut and said he will launch his own party which will contest all 234 constituencies in the next assembly polls in the state
Winter Session of Parliament: Kulbhushan Jadhav issue, demand for Telangana High Court rock Lok Sabha
Sushma Swaraj, speaking in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, said she would make a statement on the issue of Kulbhushan Jadhav on Thursday
Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal Pradesh chief minister; Narendra Modi, Amit Shah in attendance
Jairam Thakur sworn in as sixth chief minister of Himachal Pradesh; Narendra Modi, Amit Shah in attendance
Vijay Rupani takes oath as 16th Chief Minister of Gujarat; Narendra Modi, Amit Shah attend ceremony
The new BJP government in Gujarat took the oath of office and secrecy administered by Governor OP Kohli at a grand ceremony on Tuesday.
Narendra Modi in Gujarat to attend Vijay Rupani's oath-taking ceremony, receives grand welcome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on Tuesday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new government in Gujarat.
BJP names Jairam Thakur as new Himachal Pradesh chief minister, to take oath on 27 December
The BJP on Sunday announced the name of five-time legislator Jairam Thakur as the next Himachal Pradesh chief minister.
RK Nagar bypoll: TTV Dhinakaran emerges victorious as Independent candidate in J Jayalalitha's constituency
Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday created history by winning a by-election from RK Nagar, constituency of former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa
Rahul Gandhi chairs his first CWC; organisational revamp of Congress, 2G verdict on meeting agenda
Rahul Gandhi chaired his first Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Friday. It was his first such meeting after being elected as the party chief.
Vijay Rupani elected Gujarat chief minister for second term, Nitin Patel to continue as Deputy CM
Incumbent Vijay Rupani was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in Gujarat, and will be the state's chief minister for a second term
Voting in RK Nagar bypoll concludes amid tight security, 77 percent turnout recorded
Voting for the bypoll in RK Nagar Assembly constituency, which fell vacant after the death of J Jayalalithaa, saw 77 percent turnout
BJP parliamentary party meeting: Narendra Modi calls for strengthening BJP roots for 2019 polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for strengthening the BJP at its roots for a win in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and also pitched for promoting young faces.
BJP supporters celebrate party's victories in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh
The BJP will form governments in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh following Assembly election results on Monday
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2017: Counting begins in 42 centres as BJP, Congress fight for 68 seats
Counting of votes is now underway for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections on Monday where traditional rivals BJP and Congress have contested all 68 seats
Congress supporters celebrate as Rahul Gandhi takes charge as party president
Celebrations erupted after Rahul Gandhi took over from mother Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Saturday as the new Congress president.
Nitish Kumar concludes 'Vikas Samiksha Yatra', takes stock of development work in eight districts of Bihar
Nitish Kumar began first phase of Vikas Samiksha Yatra on Tuesday and reviewed the development of eight districts of the state