The BJP will field party veteran O Rajagopal for the by-election to Aruvikkara assembly seat, setting the stage for a tough triangular electoral battle.
59-year-old Pradeep Kumar Sinha, whose appointment was cleared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will succeed Ajit Seth who has been holding the key post for the last four years.
Congress said the government was trying to convert Parliament into a “club for passing ordinances” and was avoiding select committees and standing committees.
The controversy was sparked in the backdrop of remarks by Rijiju's ministerial colleague Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi that those who want to eat beef should go to Pakistan.
In response to Rahul Gandhi's remark that PM Modi has taken economics 'lessons' from former PM Manmohan Singh the Home Minister replied: It is not enough to be an economist
Election Commission has decided that political parties and candidates will now have to get pre-certification to campaign via bulk SMSes.
Rahul takes on government, Irani dares him to meet in Amethi.
The two former Union ministers had sent their complaints claiming breach of privilege to Ansari after they were served with notices asking them to move to alternate accommodations.
The 30-member body with the aim to reach a consensus regarding the Land Bill has to give its report to Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session.
The 'suspect' pigeon, now in police custody, was nabbed by villagers in the Bamial sector of Pathankot district.
Ramaswamy said his candidature is not against Jayalalithaa but against corruption in the state.
A total of 26 Entire Reports of the CAG have been pending with the PAC since 2009-2010.
Sushma Swaraj specifically mentioned Operation Rahat undertaken by the Centre to evacuate Indians and citizens of over 40 countries from Yemen.
The Congress claims that Smriti Irani “contradicted” her own statement on the International Institute of Technology Research Academy in Mauritius.
Arun Jaitley has underlined the passage of the bill as a key reform priority for the government.
Sources in BJP, however, said the party was just exploring possibilities, and that it might not form an alliance with Manjhi’s outfit.
Earlier this week, Rijiju had slammed his colleague Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi’s reported remark that those who prefer to eat beef should go to Pakistan.
Lot of progress has been made, it is now up to the government: Navy Chief.
The appointments were spearheaded by a high-level committee appointed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.
BJP also attacked the Congress vice president for his utterances against RSS, saying "he is pandering to the media to keep himself relevant."
Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's frequent tour, Rahul said Modi visited China, US and Mongolia but didn't get time to visit a farmer's house.
Mukherjee will be in Sweden from May 31 to June 2, followed by a two day trip to Belarus.
“Some elements have been raising pro-Pakistan slogans and displaying Pakistani flags. I appeal to the people to boycott such elements,’’ he said here.
Leyen had met PM Modi earlier during the day after having met defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday evening.
Following a request by India, the United Nations had declared June 21 as International Yoga Day last year.

