news-in-politicsCongress worried about Vadra fallout
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Congress is worried that it might be losing the battle of perception over party chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, who is accused of dubious land deals by
BJP upset at Mumbai principal's 'anti-Modi' advice
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday complained to the Election Commission against a college principal for sending an email to students allegedly criticising the Gujarat model of development
Congress confused about its campaign: BJP
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday said the Congress leadership was confused about its election campaign and is launching personal attacks against BJP leaders, but crying foul over
Legal action against 350 for Bengal blast: EC
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Legal action has been initiated against 350 people for Monday's blast that killed two people in West Bengal's Birbhum district, an Election Commission (EC) official said
Kejriwal files nomination after attacking Modi, Rahul
Varanasi, April 23 (IANS) AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha election from here to take on BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi after a
BJP will get absolute clear-cut mandate, says Modi
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday termed as "irrelevant" the speculation that the party may have to rely on support of other key regional parties
Modi to visit BHU before filing papers, Congress complains to EC
Varanasi/New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is set to file his nomination from Varanasi Thursday after visiting the premier Banaras Hindu University (BHU),
Vote Congress, Shia groups urge Muslims
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Softening their stand on the Congress, prominent Shia organisations, community leaders and Islamic scholars Tuesday appealed to Muslims to vote for the party in the ongoing
Not surprised when row over marriage started: Modi
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday said he was not "surprised" when his political opponents started highlighting his marital status, and dismissed
Hooda's father figures in book of records
Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) The Limca Book of Records has included the name of Ranbir Singh, father of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, for his national record of being member of seven
Modi rules out taking support from NCP, RJD
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday ruled out aligning with Sharad Pawar's NCP or Lalu Prasad's RJD after the national elections."No, no no... there
AAP seeks action against UP BJP legislator for 'hate speech'
Lucknow, April 22 (IANS) The AAP Tuesday sought action against a BJP legislator from Varanasi, accusing her of giving "hate speech" in the presence of senior party leader Amit Shah.Aam Aadmi
Modi frowns upon 'irresponsible' utterances by 'well-wishers'
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) BJP leader Narendra Modi, whom opinion polls project as likely to become India's next prime minister, Tuesday voiced disapproval of hate speeches by "well-wishers",
16 crorepatis in fray for Bengal polls' second phase
Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) As many as 16 crorepatis (multi-millionaires) and 11 candidates with serious criminal charges are in the fray for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal for
BJP dodges questions over 'big fish' in mining scam
Panaji, April 22 (IANS) The Goa BJP Tuesday dodged questions over the Manohar Parrikar government's reluctance to arrest the "big fish" in connection with the Rs.35,000 crore illegal mining scam
UPA III will give houses, medical facilities to poor: Rahul
Durg (Chhattisgarh), April 22 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday promised the poor living in Chhattisgarh that UPA III would provide them free housing and medical facilities if it
Government committed contempt over order on black money: SC
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up the government for doing nothing to comply with its July 2011 order directing it to disclose the names of Indians who have stashed
Modi hits out at Congress for insulting Narasimha Rao
Nizamabad, April 22 (IANS) BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday lashed out at the Congress for what he described its arrogance of power by insulting Telugu sons of soil,
Narendra Modi posts selfie with Chetan Bhagat
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Chetan Bhagat's 40th birthday Tuesday couldn't have been made more special - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi not just wished him via a tweet on his special day, but
Take action against Togadia, Shah: Surjewala to Modi
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Congress leader Randeep Surjewala Tuesday asked BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to take action against his close aide Amit Shah and VHP leader Praveen
