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September 17, 2016 04:34 IST
This was envisaged as a coalition of regional parties which could anchor with the Centre’s National Democratic Alliance without having to worry about the “saffron tint”.
Sat, Sep 17, 2016
September 16, 2016 11:13 IST
There is heightened speculation that Pema Khandu, along with two-third of party MLAs, may cross over to the PPA in Arunachal Pradesh
Wed, Oct 26, 2016
September 03, 2016 04:09 IST
Arunachal Pradesh government sources said that Rajkhowa was contacted by a private individual from Guwahati on August 29 to put in his papers citing health reasons.
Sat, Sep 03, 2016
August 24, 2016 04:56 IST
Modi alerted his party leaders that “anti-incumbency” will be a factor in the coming elections and the party should find ways to defeat it.
Thu, Aug 25, 2016
August 21, 2016 03:34 IST
Urjit Patel’s name was picked after interviews were conducted with shortlisted candidates at the office of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Race Course Road
Wed, Oct 19, 2016
August 18, 2016 04:32 IST
The Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Supreme Court lawyer discusses the relationship between the government and the judiciary in this interview
Thu, Aug 18, 2016
August 14, 2016 03:25 IST
Sushma brings up Azhar, Sino-Pak corridor; FS-level mechanism raised
Sun, Aug 14, 2016
August 06, 2016 04:51 IST
Blending political resolve and ruthless determination, Shah overruled an angry Anandiben’s outburst and named his loyalist as “Gujarat no Nath (Lord of Gujarat)” with the support of PM Modi and the RSS.
Sat, Aug 06, 2016
August 05, 2016 02:50 IST
Amit Shah’s job is to ensure that a new leader has a relatively clean image in view of the taint associated with the outgoing ministry of Anandiben Patel.
Fri, Aug 05, 2016
August 02, 2016 03:36 IST
Gujarat: Sources close to her said that she has stepped down to help her mentor “Narendra bhai” select a new leader who can navigate the Vibrant Gujarat event and then the election campaign of December 2017.
Wed, Aug 03, 2016
July 30, 2016 05:00 IST
Athawale asked the government to ensure that incidents, such as the recent flogging of youths from his community by gau rakshaks in Gujarat’s Una, are not repeated.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016
July 30, 2016 02:07 IST
Ramdas Bandu Athawale, speaks on a wide range of issues -- from the flogging of Dalit youths in Una to the political fallout in UP of BJP leader Dayashankar Singh's remarks against Mayawati and the quota system.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016
July 28, 2016 00:02 IST
Gujaratis are showing signs of fatigue from being ruled by the BJP since 1995.
Fri, Jul 29, 2016
July 22, 2016 05:24 IST
‘Una accused shot video for fun, social media has helped victims’.
Fri, Jul 22, 2016
July 22, 2016 02:34 IST
Eyebrows raised in Delhi over key decisions taken by new Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Itanagar.
Wed, Oct 26, 2016
July 19, 2016 01:52 IST
Arun Jaitley was Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha between 2009 and 2014, where he led the BJP’s charge against the UPA-II government.
Tue, Jul 19, 2016
July 18, 2016 04:18 IST
The Vajpayee government, he said, took bold decisions such as moving towards revenue-sharing in the telecom sector which led to a major transformation.
Mon, Jul 18, 2016
July 18, 2016 04:06 IST
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has witnessed the development of the reforms process closely, and is uniquely placed to compare the policies of the two NDA governments on a range of issues.
Mon, Jul 18, 2016
July 15, 2016 05:07 IST
Given the trust deficit between the two after the SC, in October 2015, struck down the NJAC Act and the 99th Constitutional Amendment which gave politicians and civil society a final say in the appointment of judges in HC and the SC.
Fri, Jul 15, 2016
July 08, 2016 04:37 IST
No change in power at top, Smriti downsizing is message on discipline.
Fri, Jul 08, 2016
July 06, 2016 04:33 IST
If allocation of ministry to a “loyalist” is a criteria, it doesn’t apply to Parshottam Rupala, BJP Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat. He is neither a Narendra Modi loyalist nor one of Amit Shah.
Wed, Jul 06, 2016
July 01, 2016 03:26 IST
Efforts to ensure that he tones down his attacks have not yielded results and the BJP leadership is determined to take disciplinary action if his Twitter diatribe continues.
Fri, Jul 01, 2016
June 29, 2016 04:10 IST
The letter alleges that there was a “criminal conspiracy” to get 14 votes of Congress MLAs, which were to be cast in his favour, rejected.
Wed, Jun 29, 2016
June 27, 2016 01:48 IST
When he returns from China Monday, Jaitley is likely to intensify efforts to ensure that he and his ministry are not subjected to further attacks from Swamy.
Mon, Jun 27, 2016
June 19, 2016 03:55 IST
Silent when he was insulted, Govt lets him go
Fri, Jul 22, 2016





