Winter session of Parliament from today; govt set to push Citizenship bill

Devendra Fadnavis heckled at Balasaheb Thackeray’s death anniversary function

<p>Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was on Sunday subjected to sloganeering by a section of Shiv Sena workers as he left Shivaji Park in the metropolis after paying tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his ninth death anniversary. Some Shiv Sena workers in close proximity to the former CM’s convoy were seen shouting in Marathi […]</p>

Nationalism doesn't cause tensions with Muslims: Jaishankar

BJP got donation of Rs 743 cr, lot more than what other parties received

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received Rs 743 crore in donations above Rs 20,000 in financial year 2018-19, ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, according to the party’s declaration to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on October 31 that was made public on Monday. This is a lot more than what other national […]</p>

Presidential rule in Maharashtra under pressure from PM Modi-Amit Shah: Digvijay Singh

<p>Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday expressed apprehension that the BJP may indulge in horse-trading to form government in Maharshtra after imposing the President Rule there. He expressed the apprehension, alleging that the decision to impose the President Rule in the state has been taken under duress from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home […]</p>

Maharashtra halt continues: Sena approaches Sibal for legal advice, President’s rule likely to get applied in state

<p>As the halt over government formation refuses to end in Maharashtra, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has recommended imposition of President’s rule in the state, reports claimed on Tuesday. The development comes a day after the Governor asked the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to express willingness and ability to form the government in the […]</p>

Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant to quit as Union minister

<p>Union Minister and Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant announced that he is going to resign from Narendra Modi cabinet Monday morning. He holds the post of Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises in cabinet. The minister called out the BJP government for being untrue to their promises. “Prior to the Lok Sabha elections, the […]</p>

Devendra Fadnavis quits as Maharashtra chief minister, hands over resignation to Governor

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis handed over his resignation to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at a quick meeting on Friday evening, 15 days after the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena combine secured a clear majority in last month’s state elections. Fadnavis, the BJP’sspeculative chief minister, however, could not stake claim after bitter tussle with its alliance […]</p>

Russia in strong support to India’s counter-terror actions

<p>Russia on Wednesday reaffirmed its strong support to India in effectively dealing with terrorism, saying it accords priority to New Delhi’s security interests in the region. Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu made the remarks during a delegation-level meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in Moscow, according to the defence ministry here. The 19th […]</p>

Congress to perform mass protest at Ramlila Maidan on Dec 1 over “Economic Slowdown”

<p>Days after announcing that it will hold over 35 press conferences from November 1 to 8 against the Centre’s handling of the ongoing economic crisis in the country, the Congress on Wednesday said it will hold another mega rally on December 1 at Ramlila Maidannews against the Centre for the same reason. This time, the […]</p>