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Karnataka by-polls: Voting concludes for 15 Assembly constituencies

In the current 207-member Assembly, the Yediyurappa government has a majority with 106 MLAs, including an independent lawmaker.

Dec 5, 2019

What is Citizenship Amendment Bill? Here are the key highlights

The bill seeks to provide Indian nationality to Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists fleeing persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, was cleared by cabinet and will be tabled in the parliament next week.

Dec 4, 2019

Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019: Union cabinet gives nod, to be tabled in parliament

The bill seeks to provide Indian nationality to Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists fleeing persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh

Dec 4, 2019

Pankaja Munde clarifies 'not quitting BJP' after social media posts spark rumours

Munde said that her Facebook post of Sunday was being misinterpreted and rumours were being spread that she was planning to quit the BJP.

Dec 4, 2019

Ahead of by-polls, anti-Siddaramaiah lobby floats tie-up with JD-S

Within the Congress, the anti-Siddaramaiah camp is active in trying to sabotage any attempt of his becoming chief minister again.

Dec 4, 2019

NCP leader Nawab Malik seeks PM Modi's resignation if 'Fadnavis transferred govt fund'

BJP MP from Karnataka, Hegde, had claimed that Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister to prevent central funds worth Rs 40,000 crore from being misused by Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP.

Dec 2, 2019

Watch | Jharkhand elections: Congress candidate brandishes pistol after clash with BJP workers in Daltonganj

During phase-1 of the Jharkhand assembly election, Congress candidate K. N. Tripathi's convoy was pelted stones by supporters of BJP candidate Alok Chaurasia following which Tripathi took out his pistol.

Nov 30, 2019

West Bengal assembly bypolls: Trinamool, BJP, Congress lead in one seat each

In Kaliaganj, BJP contestant Kamal Chandra Sarkar was leading by 1,600 votes over his Trinamool Congress rival.

Nov 28, 2019

Karnataka bypolls: JD(S) extends support to BJP, CM Yediyurappa rejects offer

Addressing a public rally in Karnataka's Ballari, Kumaraswamy said that JD(S) is ready to support the saffron party for December 5 bypolls as he does not want the people to suffer another mid-term election.

Nov 26, 2019

Big SC verdict: Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, proceedings to be telecast live

Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP are seeking an immediate floor test to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres".

Nov 26, 2019

Why is anti-defection law crucial in Maharashtra?

Introduced as a deterrent to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from switching parties in 1985, the law lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection.

Nov 24, 2019

Ajit Pawar 'backstabbed' Sharad Pawar, says NCP leaders

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis along with Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit Pawar took oath as the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of the state, respectively.

Nov 23, 2019

Amit Shah: The undisputed 'Chanakya' of Indian politics

How Maharashtra political events proved Amit Shah is the undisputed "Chanakya" of Indian politics.

Nov 23, 2019

Maharashtra power twist LIVE updates: Uddhav Thackeray's 'surgical strike' jibe at BJP during NCP-Sena presser

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn for the second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Saturday with NCP leader Ajit Pawar as his deputy.

Nov 23, 2019

Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Maharashtra CM, Ajit Pawar becomes deputy CM

In an incredible turnaround, a BJP-led government, headed by Devendra Fadnavis has come to power in Maharashtra.

Nov 23, 2019

'Love Jehad' in Meerut: Girl taken to Dubai, BJP raises issue in Parliament

The victim's parent met the BJP MP and later the matter was brought into the notice of SSP Meerut.

Nov 22, 2019

Maharashtra power play: NCP-Congress to meet again in 2 days after Pawar-Sonia meet

The meeting between Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi took place amid no consensus of government formation by Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP.

Nov 19, 2019

Parliament winter session begins: Citizenship Bill, economic slowdown among key bills to be discussed today

This year, the winter session of the parliament marks the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha and also the commencement of the second parliament session of the BJP-led NDA government. The session is scheduled to end on December 13.

Nov 18, 2019

Poll code violation in Karnataka: Rs 95 lakh, liquor and sarees seized by EC

The EC officials seized Rs 95 lakh in cash, 66 litres of alcohol valued at Rs 83,000 and 30,000 sarees from the poll-bound constituencies.

Nov 18, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Final decision to be taken in next 2 days, says NCP

Nawab Malik, the National spokesperson of the NCP, told media persons that NCP President Sharad Pawar will meet interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

Nov 18, 2019