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Good News! Ban on photography of monuments lifted

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Thursday lifted the ban on photography within the premises of all centrally-protected monuments/sites, except Ajanta Caves, Leh Palace and mausoleum of Taj Mahal.

Jul 13, 2018

Amit Shah meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over breakfast in Patna

Unprecedented security arrangements have been made for the BJP president's visit. The state capital has been turned into a fortress with thousands of security personnel deployed and traffic diversions in place.

Jul 12, 2018

There should be a Hindu CM in J&K: Subramanian Swamy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy said that there should be a Hindu Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 9, 2018

JD(U), BJP 'gathbandhan' is only for Bihar, not on national level: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are working together in Bihar not outside the state.

Jul 9, 2018

Gangster Munna Bajrangi shot dead in jail premises

Uttar Pradesh's dreaded gangster Munna Bajrangi was shot dead on Monday inside Baghpat jail premises.

Jul 9, 2018

Congress leader Kapil Sibal retorts to PM Modi's jibe, calls BJP 'lynch-pujari'

In an apparent retort to Modi's jibe where the PM called the Congress 'bail' gaadi, Kapil Sibal tweeted that people have termed the BJP as lynch-pujari, referring to Jayant Sinha honouring eight convicts of the Ramgarh lynching case.

Jul 8, 2018

BJP wants governor's rule to continue in Kashmir: Ram Madhav

BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav ruled out a BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir with PDP rebels and independents after speculation that it would try and reassert its power in the state.

Jul 7, 2018

Mehbooba Mufti faces PDP MLAs' revolt amid charged political atmosphere in Kashmir

Although Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has denied any alliance with PDP, a meeting of top Congress command is underway in Srinagar and may throw a big surprise.

Jul 3, 2018

'Ram Rajya' is ideal for best governance: Subramanian Swamy

Swamy said, "There are certain values, aims and traditions in Ram Rajya, which is why it is ideal for best governance."

Jul 3, 2018

Gujarat's senior Congress MLA Kunwarji Bawalia resigns, may join BJP

The Koli community leader has been in frowning ever since the December 2017 elections as he was ignored for a key party position despite his seniority.

Jul 3, 2018

Shiv Sena slams BJP over Nanar refinery, says it will lead to 'genocide'

The Shiv Sena has slammed BJP's decision to build a petroleum refinery in Ratnagiri saying that it will lead to the genocide of farmers. Party likens the situation to Hitler's gassing of Jews as it says the situation is an 'emergency'.

Jun 29, 2018

IPFT planning demonstrations in August as it intensifies demand for separate state

The Tripura-based party, which has been attempting to get its own state since 2009, alleges The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 would jeopardise traditions and customs in North-East India. Demonstrations are planned for August 23.

Jun 22, 2018

As tensions escalate, Mamata Banerjee calls BJP a 'militant organisation'

The statement comes at a time when tensions between BJP and TMC are escalating in West Bengal following a spate of killings of party workers ever since the state went to polls earlier this year.

Jun 21, 2018

Trinamool Congress leaders will be eliminated in encounters, says BJP's West Bengal chief

This isn't the first time that Dilip Ghosh has landed himself in trouble. He had earlier threatened to behead people who shout pro-Pakistan and anti-national slogans.

Jun 21, 2018

Governor's rule in J&K: Assembly placed in suspended animation

It has made way for preparations to hold early elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Governor NN Vohra announced the decision after BJP split from PDP and Mufti resigned as Chief Minister.

Jun 20, 2018

Chhattisgarh IAS officer transferred to J&K following imposition of governor's rule

Additional Chief Secretary has been BVR Subramanyam appointed to Jammu and Kashmir, though his role is yet to be disclosed. He served as the personal secretary of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from 2002 to 2007.

Jun 20, 2018

Congress calls PM Modi's Niti Aayog speech a mix of 'half truths'

Party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala dubbed Modi the "master of destroying institutions", citing the condition of banks, manufacturing industry and employment, particularly for the youth.

Jun 18, 2018

Promise unfulfilled, man walks 1,350 km to remind PM Modi

A man from Odisha is walking all the way to New Delhi to meet PM Modi after his unfulfilled promise of better infrastructure for his village.

Jun 16, 2018

Kejriwal protest: Delhi BJP unit launches hunger strike, Centre to intervene

The drama in Delhi gets a new twist with BJP leaders in the national capital going on an indefinite fast at the Secretariat stating the issue of acute water shortage in certain areas across the city.

Jun 15, 2018

Manohar Parrikar to return from US next week? BJP denies reports after leaked Goa govt memo

It has been three months since the Goa CM left for New York, where he is undergoing treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. The 62-year-old was earlier hospitalised on three occasions in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and the Goa Medical College.

Jun 12, 2018