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Presidential election 2017: Rift with RJD will give Nitish Kumar a grand exit route from Mahagathbandhan

Even as the battle of words intensified between the JD(U) and RJD in Bihar government, calling off the Mahagathbandhan will give the JD(U) the much-needed route to exit and think about fresh political equations ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 27, 2017

Presidential Election 2017: Meira Kumar to file nomination on Wednesday

Meira Kumar, a former Lok Sabha Speaker, will face the NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind who has already filed his nomination papers.

Jun 26, 2017

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Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from July 17

The dates were finalised at a meeting chaired by home minister Rajnath Singh; the session will end on August 11.

Jun 24, 2017

BJP fawn club: How Bollywood seeks to cosy up to government

Bollywood, it seems, is striving to stay on the right side of the ruling dispensation.

Jun 23, 2017

Presidential election 2017: It's a non-Jatav Dalit versus a dynastic Dalit

Both Ram Nath Kovind and Meira Kumar are known for their merits and achievements and their contest will see the monolithic identity of the Dalits, who are facing quite a bit of trouble in today's India, a boost.

Jun 23, 2017

Presidential election 2017: By picking Meira Kumar, is Opposition fighting Nitish Kumar more than Narendra Modi?

The Opposition led by Congress chose Meira Kumar, who hails from Bihar, perhaps to teach Nitish Kumar a lesson for his 'betrayal'. But what the Bihar CM did after seeing the Opposition's clueless state was right.

Jun 23, 2017

If elected, Meira Kumar will be the second former Lok Sabha Speaker to become President: Who was the first?

The Opposition announced that Meira Kumar, former Lok Sabha Speaker and daughter of former deputy prime minister Jagjivan Ram, would be their candidate for the upcoming presidential polls this year.

Jun 22, 2017

Presidential polls 2017: Meira Kumar, former Lok Sabha Speaker, is Opposition's candidate

Opposition parties met in Delhi on Thursday to decide on a candidate for the upcoming presidential polls after the NDA government picked former Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind as their candidate.

Jun 22, 2017

Supporting NDA man Ram Nath Kovind: Is Nitish Kumar eyeing deputy prime minister's post in 2019?

Given a shrewd politician he is, Kumar knows that ending up as the deputy to PM Modi in 2019 would be a much bigger gain than losing the battle with a hapless Opposition. He is thus in the middle of a process to undo 2013.

Jun 22, 2017

Yogi in trouble: Assam tribal woman alleges UP CM posted her nude photo on social media

The photo, which resurfaced after 10 years on a social media platform, revived the Assam tribal woman's fight for her SC status.

Jun 21, 2017

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International Yoga Day 2017: Unique quotes by celebs and other famous people on the importance of practicing yoga

International Yoga Day is observed worldwide on June 21 since 2015.

Jun 20, 2017

Modi in Lucknow: Slew of inaugurations await PM; Here is the full itinerary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Lucknow on June 20 to take part in several programmes besides performing yoga with UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and 51,000 other participants at the Ramabhai Ambedkar Sabha Sthal in Lucknow.

Jun 20, 2017

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Congress may choose Sushil Kumar Shinde or Meira Kumar as its Presidential nominee

As Sushil Kumar Shinde belongs to Maharashtra, he will prove helpful in getting Shiv Sena on board. On the other hand, former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar will help in roping in the JD (U) in Bihar.

Jun 20, 2017

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh announces crop loan waiver for farmers

Amarinder Singh announced crop loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers who own less than five acres of agricultural land and a flat relief of Rs 2 lakh for all marginal farmers, irrespective of their loan amount.

Jun 20, 2017

The known unknown: Ram Nath Kovind did not come out of nowhere

On one hand, we proudly claim that India has grown stronger as a democracy. But when this very democracy produces new leaders, we feel awkward about it. Are we dissatisfied with what we wanted 70 years ago?

Jun 20, 2017

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Search Results for: Lok Sabha

Presidential election 2017: Rift with RJD will give Nitish Kumar a grand exit route from Mahagathbandhan

Presidential Election 2017: Meira Kumar to file nomination on Wednesday

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from July 17

BJP fawn club: How Bollywood seeks to cosy up to government

Presidential election 2017: It's a non-Jatav Dalit versus a dynastic Dalit

Presidential election 2017: By picking Meira Kumar, is Opposition fighting Nitish Kumar more than Narendra Modi?

If elected, Meira Kumar will be the second former Lok Sabha Speaker to become President: Who was the first?

Presidential polls 2017: Meira Kumar, former Lok Sabha Speaker, is Opposition's candidate

Supporting NDA man Ram Nath Kovind: Is Nitish Kumar eyeing deputy prime minister's post in 2019?

Yogi in trouble: Assam tribal woman alleges UP CM posted her nude photo on social media

International Yoga Day 2017: Unique quotes by celebs and other famous people on the importance of practicing yoga

Modi in Lucknow: Slew of inaugurations await PM; Here is the full itinerary

Congress may choose Sushil Kumar Shinde or Meira Kumar as its Presidential nominee

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh announces crop loan waiver for farmers

The known unknown: Ram Nath Kovind did not come out of nowhere

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