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Rajnath denies Advani___s displeasure, says no rift over PM candidate

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): BJP chief Rajnath Singh on Thursday denied reports of rift within the BJP over PM candidature. According to reports, despite the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) making its choice clear, senior BJP leader LK Advani appears to be holding to his view that Narendra Modi___s elevation as PM candidate should be postponed till upcoming assembly elections in five states. However, Singh said that Advani is not angry with the party.

Sep 12, 2013

Muzaffarnagar Riots: Mulayam Singh is UP’s Narendra Modi?

The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) party on Thursday took a swipe at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) by comparing the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar to the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Sep 12, 2013

Nation needs special change: RSS on Modi___s PM candidature

New Delhi/ Nagpur, Sep 10 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson Ram Madhav said on Tuesday that the outfit had conveyed the public opinion about the Prime Ministerial candidate for 2014 election to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Although, Madhav, did not directly take any names but hinted towards Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 national polls. He also said that there was an urge for distinct change in political scenario and everybody knew what ___special change___ was needed. Meanwhile, chief of RSS, Mohan Bhagwat evaded question regarding Modi___s selection as the prime ministerial candidate.

Sep 10, 2013

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi in PM Race

Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh finds Rahul Gandhi an 'ideal choice' for the PM post, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to appoint Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi before 19 September.

Sep 8, 2013

Will Sangh Parivar Build Ram Temple at Ayodhya?

Despite the Supreme Court's stay order over the high court ruling of dividing the controversial Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site into three parts, saffron outfits of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Sangh Parivar have been at work to build a Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Aug 23, 2013

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

Nitish Kumar Apologises over Minister's Controversial Remark on Indian Army

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has apologised for Panchayati Raj Minister Bhim Singh's controversial remark that 'people join the Indian army and police to die'.

Aug 8, 2013

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Telangana Tops Issues Tabled Before Congress Working Committee

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) and UPA Coordination Committee are expected to make a final decision on granting separate statehood for the Telangana region today.

Jul 30, 2013

Gujarat Information Department Reveals Rape Victim's Identity

In a major goof-up, the Gujarat information department released photographs identifying a minor rape victim from Junagarh, a town in Kalahandi district, on Sunday.

Jul 29, 2013

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Bihar Mid-day Meal Tragedy: Blood Test Shows Acute Poisoning; WHO Warned India About Toxin

The result of the serum tests conducted on blood samples of the students, who fell critically ill after eating the free mid-day meal at a school in Bihar last week, were exposed to 'acute poisoning'.

Jul 23, 2013

Ban RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal, Says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is dissapointed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress for politicising the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year and demanded that organisations like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal be banned in the country.

Jul 15, 2013

Bihar Trust Vote: Nitish Kumar Set to Win; Congress Offers Support

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar will seek a trust vote in the State Assembly on Wednesday to determine if his government should continue in the state after snapping ties with its alliance Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Jun 19, 2013

L.K. Advani Resigns from All Party Posts after Modi's Elevation as BJP's Poll Panel Chief

BJP patriarch Lal Krishna Advani submitted his resignation from all party posts on Monday.

Jun 10, 2013

Narendra Modi Elevated as BJP's Poll Panel Chief for 2014 Lok Sabha Elections

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has been declared as BJP's poll panel chief for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 9, 2013

BJP National Executive Meet: Will Narendra Modi Head Poll Campaign Panel?

Amidst signs of divide in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the elevation of Narendra Modi, party president Rajnath Singh is expected to make a big announcement on the Gujarat chief minister at the final day of the national executive meet on Sunday in Goa.