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‘Unique case of rabble-rouser being anointed chief minister’
"Yogi used the religion ladder to climb and rise big in politics," Pradhan maintained - and retraced the history of the Gorakhnath mutt, of which he is the head, to buttress his contention.
Chief Minister cannot break promise made in press conference, rules Delhi High Court
New Delhi: In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court on Thursday ruled that good governance requires that…
Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as Uttarakhand’s 11th Chief Minister
He replaces Tirath Singh Rawat, who late on Friday evening submitted his resignation to the Governor, as he was unlikely to be elected to the state Assembly by the stipulated period.
TMC supremo takes oath as West Bengal CM, appeals for peace
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee was sworn in as West Bengal chief minister for the third straight term…
DMK chief MK Stalin Elected as Legislature Party Leader to be sworn-in as CM on May 7
Chennai, May 4 : DMK president M K Stalin was on Tuesday unanimously elected as legislature party leader…
Mamata Banerjee is all set to return as the chief minister for a third consecutive term
TMC garners over 48% of votes; Left-Cong. alliance rejected.
Puducherry CM resigns as Cong-led govt falls ahead of floor test
The opposition has 14 members in 30-member Assembly whose effective strength is 28. It also enjoys the support of three nominated MLAs, all belonging to BJP.
Attempt to Murder Case Against 13 Farmers for Blocking Haryana CM Khattar’s Convoy; Congress Slams Move
Kumari Selja said earlier too the state government had taken oppressive action against farmers and asked how showing black flags is a matter of attempt to murder.
Yogi emerges as BJP’s new poster boy for ‘Hindutva’
The likes of Vinay Katiyar, Uma Bharti have also been side-lined from mainstream politics and are past their prime, apart form being largely unknown to the millennials.
After CM vs Deputy CM, Raj now sees a CM vs Governor face-off
Jaipur, Jul 24 : The ongoing political turmoil in Rajasthan on Friday took a new turn with Chief…
Kiran Bedi to not address House for presentation of budget
Bedi said she had informed Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the development.
Punjab CM tests negative for Covid, asks colleagues to test
The Chief Minister also underwent the test and was found to be negative, an official spokesperson told IANS.…
Prisoners donate Rs 2.3 lakh to CM Relief Fund in UP
Lucknow, April 16 More than 500 inmates in five jails in western Uttar Pradesh have contributed Rs 2.3…
Adopt raising of hands during Trust Vote: MP Governor Lalji Tandon to Kamalnath
Bhopal, March 16: Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon on Sunday has written to Chief Minister Kamal Nath to…
Madhya Pradesh Speaker to reveal his decision about the floor test on Monday
Bhopal, March 15: Madhya Pradesh Speaker NP Prajapati on Sunday said that he will reveal his decision of…
When Sharad Pawar rebelled to become Maha’s youngest CM
New Delhi, Nov 23 : The saga of political rebels in Maharashtra is not new, with one rebellion…
Deploy less security officials in my cavalcade: Priyanka to Yogi
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister…
Kamal Nath undergoes finger surgery: CM office
Bhopal, June 22 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath underwent a finger surgery at the government-run Hamidia…
Defiant Sidhu fails to assume charge at new ministry, kept out of consultative groups
Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is at loggerheads with Chief Minister Amarinder…
Mamata terms LS polls scandalous, demands fact finding committee
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed that the Electronic Voting Machines…
After campaigning, Yogi returns to official work
Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) After two months of hectic campaigning, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is returning…
Uttar Pradesh’s tree plantation not increasing green cover
Agra, May 12 (IANS) When Akhilesh Yadav was the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, he set a Guinness world…
Row after ‘EVM thief’ goes with Naidu to EC meet
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) After Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu…
Mamata frustrated, petrified in face of defeat: Modi
Cooch Behar, April 7 (IANS) The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee venting her anger on the Election…
Feel sad at how Advani treated by BJP: Mamata
Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she felt sad for veteran…
Yeddyurappa paid Rs 1,800 cr to BJP leaders: Report
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa made payouts of Rs 1,800 crore to…
15.18 lakh Tamil Nadu students to get free laptops
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Wednesday launched the free laptop scheme for…
Andhra man commits suicide near Naidu’s fast venue
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A physically challenged man from Andhra Pradesh allegedly committed suicide on Monday near…
Treatment of cows in MP convinced me to build gaushalas, it has nothing to do with competitive politics: Kamal Nath
New Delhi, Feb 9: Former high-profile Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath was once India’s face at the…
Whatever happened to Saradha scam probe in Assam, asks Congress
"Is the CBI trying to protect the perpetrators of the chit fund scam in Assam? The agency has become a puppet in the hand of BJP," said Bordoloi
Mamata’s opposition rally not enough to elevate her as face of opposition – News Analysis
Kolkata, Jan 22 : Even as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went all out to bring leaders…
Shameful that ailing Parrikar propped in CM chair: Ex-Goa RSS chief
Panaji, Jan 9 (IANS) It is shameful that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar continues to be in power despite…
Mehbooba apologizes for 2016 comment
Srinagar, Jan 7 : On her father’s death anniversary on Monday, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba…
TDP chief dares Modi for debate on his achievements
Amaravati, Jan 1 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Naidu posing as national level leader, assembly results will backfire: TRS leader Kavitha
She said rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi had little impact and said BJP was not a factor in the state.
Prove allegation or apologise: Omar to Ram Madhav
"I dare you @rammadhavbjpji to prove your allegation. You have RAW, NIA and IB at your command (CBI too is your parrot), so have the guts to place evidence in the public domain.
Chouhan’s son files defamation case, Rahul says he got confused
Gandhi's faux pas during a rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Monday has become a political issue with Chouhan and BJP leaders commenting on it.
Cabinet meet cancelled, Yogi leaves for Chhattisgarh
Adityanath has been extensively deployed by the saffron camp in election campaigns ever since his elevation as Chief Minister in March 2017.
Ailing Parrikar may return to Goa on Sunday: Sources
Panaji, Oct 13 : Goa’s ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, currently being treated for advanced pancreatic cancer at…
Congress goes to Election Commission with E-tendering scam in MP
New Delhi, Sep 25 : The Congress on Tuesday alleged an e-tender scam worth Rs 30,000 crore in…
Bengal town tension: ABVP burns Mamata’s effigy
Kolkata, Sep 25 : The BJP’s students wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Tuesday torched an effigy of…
Amit Shah can’t seek votes in Vasundhara’s name: Congress
Jaipur, Sep 17 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah was seeking votes in Rajasthan in the name of Prime…
One million in Kerala relief centres: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) Over one million people are now sheltered in 3,274 relief camps in Kerala, Chief…
AAP to hold protest march to PM’s house on Sunday
New Delhi, June 16: AAP leaders and workers will march to the Prime Minister’s residence on Sunday to protest…
Karnataka Cabinet to be expanded on June 6
Both the parties have also decided to contest the General Elections in 2019 as pre-poll allies.
Modi survives on publicity: Chandrababu Naidu
Declaring that a special category status is the right of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said he would not to rest till this was achieved.
West Bengal government honours Legendary singer ‘Asha Bhosle’
Kolkata, May 22: Veteran singer Asha Bhosle was conferred the Banga Bibhushan, the West Bengal Government’s highest award, by…
Mamata Banerjee writes to Javadekar seeking action over NEET irregularities
Kolkata, May 8: Alleging “irregularities” in the conduct of the NEET national medical entrance examination in West Bengal, Chief…
Every Indian woman is beautiful: Dipannita Sharma
Mumbai, April 28: Former Miss India contestant Dipannita Sharma is appalled by how Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb…
“Think before you speak”, Diana Hayden hits back at Tripura CM
Mumbai, April 28: A day after Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb questioned the “beauty” of Diana Hayden, the…
Salman Khan meets Mehbooba Mufti in Kashmir
Srinagar, April 25: Superstar Salman Khan and producer Ramesh Taurani, who are currently busy here with the shoot of…
Accused in fake facebook post on Manohar Parrikar’s health, gets bail
Panaji, April 20: A city Judicial Magistrate First Class(JMFC) court on Friday granted bail to Kenneth Silveira, who was…
Man held for spreading fake news on Parrikar’s health condition
New Delhi, April 19: Goa Police Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested a man for spreading the fake news…
Twin storm claimed 18 lives in Bengal: Mamata
Eight people perished in Kolkata while six died in Howrah. The storm claimed two lives in Bankura and one each in Hoogly and North 24 Parganas district.
No one has power to end reservation, Says Nitish Kumar
April 14: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that no one has enough power to end…
RJD slams Nitish for forming four governments in four years
Patna, April 7: Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for forming four…
SP-BSP pact will knock out BJP: SP leader Akhilesh Yadav
The only thing the BJP government has done in the past one year is to cut ribbons of projects that were initiated by the SP government.
Mamata Banerjee appeals for peace amid violence across India
Kolkata, April 2: Expressing concern over violence that gripped parts of India amid Dalit groups’ protest against a Supreme…
State funeral for Sridevi ordered by Maharashtra CM: RTI reply
Mumbai, March 30: The controversial state funeral accorded to veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi last month, was under the instructions…
Mamata Banerjee vows ‘strong action’ against organisers of arms rallies on Ram Navami
Kolkata, March 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday instructed the state administration to take “strong action”…
Mohammed Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan meets Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, March 23: Beleaguered India pacer Mohammed Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan, who accused her husband of domestic violence and…
Will Drabu’s ouster impact PDP-BJP alliance in J&K?
While even Mehbooba's political adversaries, including the National Conference President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, have welcomed her decision, her allies in the BJP are not happy at all about her decision.
PNB fraud fuelled during demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Feb 18: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said that the $1.8 billion Punjab National Bank…
Padman to be tax-free in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Feb 16: Akshay Kumar’s “Padman” will be made tax-free in Rajasthan as it gives a social message, Chief…
Shortage of pharmacists, machines in Delhi hospital: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Jan 18: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said after a surprise visit that there was a…
MP BJP leader calls Shivraj ‘liar’, faces action
The BJP’s Madhya Pradesh unit is mulling action against party leader and former legislator Parashuram Mudral, who called…
Mamata Banerjee wishes Bipasha Basu on birthday
Kolkata, Jan 7: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished actress Bipasha Basu on her 39th birthday on Sunday.…
Mamata Banerjee condemns killing of labourer in Rajasthan
Kolkata, Dec 7: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condemned the killing of a labourer from West…
‘Padmavati’ screening decision after CBFC certificate: Manohar Lal Khattar
Chandigarh, Nov 22: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said any decision on permitting screening of film…
Neither backed ‘Padmavati’ ban nor those against it: Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh, Nov 22: Rejecting suggestions of supporting a ban on the movie ‘Padmavati’, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on…
Nine Bengal projects bag awards: Mamata
Kolkata, Sep 9 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced nine innovative and people-friendly projects…
Two arrested for printing fake VVIP Passes
They were identified as Rahul Goel and Dheeraj Sharma.
AC jackets for Indian Special Forces soon: Parrikar
Panaji, Aug 20: Trials for introducing air-conditioned jackets for the Indian Special Forces soldiers are on, former Defence Minister…
Himachal CM to give 10,260 laptops to students
Shimla, Aug 12: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will distribute 10,260 laptops and netbooks among meritorious students of…
Man held for carrying knife during Panneerselvam’s visit
Chennai, Aug 6: A man carrying a knife was detained while waiting at the Trichy airport to greet former…
Zeliang takes oath as Nagaland chief minister
After Nagaland chief minister Shurhozelie lie Zetsu failed in floor test on Wednesday to prove majority in the…
UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi in Delhi
June 12, Monday : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok…
Chennai : Deepa says denied entry to aunt Jayalalithaa’s residence
Chennai, June 11 : Amid tension prevailed outside the Poes Garden residence of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa…
Odisha : CM asks collectors to act as agents of change
Bhubaneswar, June 11 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked the district collectors to act as…
Darjeeling Protest : Mamata reaches to meet stranded tourists
Darjeeling, June 9 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has extended her stay in this hill…
Beijing has no right to threaten Delhi on Dalai Lama’s movement: Arunachal CM
Bomdila (Arunachal Pradesh), April 5 : Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said China has “no right…
Mamata slams lapses, walks out of administrative meeting
Kolkata, April 5 : Angry over lack of progress in developmental work, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on…
All eyes on Sharmila-Ibobi clash as Manipur votes in second round
Imphal March 7 All eyes will be on Thoubal, where Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh faces a five-cornered…
Theatre of the absurd in Tamil Nadu
(Column: Political Circus) The tradition of hero worship has queered the pitch for the succession battle in Tamil…
Will not campaign for SP-Congress alliance: Mulayam
Lucknow, Jan 29 : Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday slammed the alliance between the party, now…
Jung calls Kejriwal a ‘young man in hurry’
New Delhi, Jan 11 Former Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)…
AAP takes U-turn, says Kejriwal won’t be Punjab CM
New Delhi, Jan 10: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is the party’s face in Punjab and this doesn’t mean…
Remove photos of PM, CM from all hoardings in poll bound states: EC
New Delhi, Jan 10: Amid upcoming state elections, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday informed all the Chief…
Panneerselvam sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Chennai, Dec 6: Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam was on Tuesday sworn in as Chief Minister after…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa “Amma” passes away
December 6: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa “Amma” has passed away. The sad demise of esteemed leader was…
Samajwadi stares at split as Yadav power struggle worsens
Lucknow, Oct 23 : In dramatic tit-for-tat in Uttar Pradesh’s ruling Samajwadi Party on Sunday, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav…
MP heading towards becoming an industrial state: Jaitley
Indore, Oct 22 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said Madhya Pradesh has moved from being a…
Vijay Rupani is new CM of Gujarat, Nitin Patel His Deputy
Vijay Rupani will take over as the new chief minister of Gujarat, with senior cabinet minister Nitin Patel…
42 missing after Maharashtra bridge tragedy, judicial probe ordered
(Maharashtra), Aug 4 At least 42 people are missing in Wednesday’s Mahad bridge collapse tragedy on the raging…
No cosmetic change will change politics of hate: Yechury on Anandiben’s exit
New Delhi, Aug 1 : Terming the offer by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel to quit as a “cosmetic…
Confident AAP not keen to project CM candidate in Punjab
New Delhi, Aug 1 : The AAP is confident of sweeping the Punjab assembly polls but is in no…
Kashmir newspapers not to print over government ‘propaganda’
Srinagar, July 19 No newspaper will come out here on Wednesday after Srinagar-based editors and publishers on Tuesday…
Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM
Itanagar, July 17 : Congress legislator Pema Khandu was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh,…
UP: Anonymous poster war between BJP and SP steams up
Ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections next year, once again the blame game has initiated between…
Rajnath Singh to be the Prime Face of BJP in UP Election?
Union Home Minister Rajnath singh will have a major role to play in BJP’s UP Elections Campaign, being it…
Tight security in Chandigarh ahead of AAP protest
Security in Chandigarh was tightened on Monday ahead of Aam Aadmi Part (AAP) protests against Punjab Chief Minister…
Fire breaks out in Odisha chief minister’s chamber
A minor fire broke out due to electrical short-circuiting in the chamber of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
Disaster in Kerala temple kills 110, Modi visits site
An illegal fireworks show in a Hindu temple in Kerala early on Sunday set off a huge fire…
Permission for Kerala temple fireworks display was denied
he district authorities in Kollam had denied permission for any fireworks display at the Puttingal temple in Kerala…
Trichur Court orders register FIR against Kerala CM Chandy
Trichur court orders register FIR against Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in solar scam.Sarita Nair, an accused in…
Arunachal issue sub-judice, BJP murdering democracy: Nabam Tuki
he BJP-led central government is trying to destabilise the democratically elected Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh, and the…
Kochi Metro test run successful
The first test run of Rs.5,180 crore Kochi Metro rail project was flagged off on Saturday by Kerala…
Kejriwal says, CBI came looking for file on Jaitley
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the CBI of raiding his office in search of a…
West Bengal CM Mamata ‘shocked’ over ‘raid’ at Kejriwal’s office
Standing by her Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed “shock” over…
Kejriwal says CBI raids his office, calls Modi a psychopath
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that CBI raided his office and described Prime Minister Narendra…
Grand Alliance committed to Bihar’s development, says Nitish
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said the Grand Alliance government is committed to ensure to people of…