Politics
BJP To Take Out Rallies Demanding Bengal Cut VAT On Fuel
The BJP on Sunday announced it will hit the streets for five days from November 8 in West Bengal to press for the demand that the Mamata Banerjee government slash Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel. BJP state unit vice-president Raju Banerjee sa...
'You Appeared for Accused': Sidhu vs Top Punjab Govt Lawyer Amid Resignation Row
Navjot Singh Sidhu also accused APS Deol of working for political gains and procuring bail for the accused.
Tripura Civic Polls: 821 Nominations Found Valid; BJP Only Party to Field Candidates in All 334 Seats
Civic body elections in the northeastern state are scheduled to be held on November 25. Results will be announced three days later, on November 28.
'Derailing Work in Drugs, Sacrilege Cases': Amid Resignation Drama, Top Punjab Govt Lawyer Attacks Sidhu
Sidhu has also been pressing for APS Deol's removal as Punjab advocate-general citing that the senior criminal lawyer had defended ex-DGP Sumedh Saini in cases related to police firing in Bargari sacrilege.
Congress Urges Washington Football Team To Lift NDAs
Two members of the House of Representatives urged the NFL and the Washington Football Team to release individuals from nondisclosure agreements that would prevent them from discussing sexual harassment and workplace issues at owner Daniel Snyders club.
Once Ravaged by Flash Floods, How Kedarnath Emerged as the Epicenter of Politics in Uttarakhand
A section in the saffron party feels that the PM’s brand image and an informal "poll bugle" from Kedarnath is a big "booster" for the BJP cadres.
Biden Administration Sues Texas Over New Voting Restrictions
The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new voting laws that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who face fading hopes of overhauling the nation's elections in response to a wave of restrictive new rules in Republicanled sta...
Business Highlights: Fed's Next Step, Rules For Stablecoin
With inflation at its highest point in three decades, the Federal Reserve is set this week to begin winding down the extraordinary aid it has given the economy since the pandemic recession struck early last year, a process that could prove to be a risky b...
Why BJP is Unlikely to Take the Risk of Dropping Shivraj Chouhan as CM Post MP Bypoll
Although the poll outcome will not impact the power balance in MP, it will have a sizable bearing on both the mainstream political rivals gearing up for the mega 2023 clash.
TMC Alleges 'Conspiracy' by Tripura Govt Over 'Covid Test Must' Circular; Govt Issues Notice
TMC claimed that in Bengal positivity rate is not 5 per cent then why West Bengal is mentioned in the circular.
Lawyer: SEC Should Go To Sen. Burr First In Stock Sale Probe
The lawyer for Sen. Richard Burrs brotherinlaw told a judge Friday that U.S. regulators should question the senator before quizzing his client in a probe of whether insider trading resulted from secrets about the pandemic's true threat.
After Khela Hobe in Bengal, It Will Be Khadeda Hobe in UP, Says Akhilesh As He Seals Poll Pact With SBSP
The Samajwadi Party and SBSP alliance is said to be crucial for Purvanchal region, which is turning out to be a key electoral battle for the ruling BJP as well.
EPS or OPS? With Sasikala in The Picture, AIADMK Gears Up for Real Political Tussle
AIADMK senior leader Jayakumar has also backed Palaniswami's statement and reminded Panneerselvam that he was the one who signed the agreement to keep Sasikala and her family away from the party after rebels.
Capt Amarinder to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow; Likely to Resign from Cong, Launch New Party
Amarinder Singh had last month stepped down from the Punjab CM’s post following a long spell of a bitter power tussle with Navjot Singh Sidhu.
'One India', Development, Local Connect: 5 Important Messages from Amit Shah's Jammu and Kashmir Trip
From removing his bulletproof glass to speak 'frankly' to locals to meeting the family of a slain inspector, Home Minister Amit Shah sent out several important messages during his visit.
Punjab Minister Hands Over Cheques Of Rs 50 Lakh To Kin Of Farmers, Journalist Killed In Lakhimpur
Punjab Agriculture Minister Randeep Singh Nabha on Friday handed over cheques of Rs 50 lakh each to the family members of the four farmers and a journalist who died in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, according to an official release. He said the Punjab go...