DMK behind Panneerselvam, all AIADMK legislators are united: Sasikala

UP government orders cashless treatment for poll duty staff

<p>The Uttar Pradesh government has directed the District Magistrates and police chiefs to ensure that state employees, including security personnel, involved in the electoral process do not have to bear the expenses of their medical treatment. This comes after the Election Commission directed the government to foot the bill for the medical treatment of poll […]</p>

Demonetisation, a right decision at right time: PM Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly defended his government’s decision to ban high value currency notes, saying it was the right step taken at the right time to rid the Indian economy of tax evasion and black money. Modi, speaking in the Lok Sabha in reply to motion of thanks to the President’s address, […]</p>

Some think India became free due to one family: Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the Congress over the role of “one family” in the freedom struggle and said they had neglected the contribution of others. “There are many people like me who couldn’t die for the nation during the freedom struggle but we are living for India and serving India,” Modi said […]</p>

Mood in Lucknow favours SP-Congress alliance

<p>If the sentiments at one of the better known tea stalls here is any indicator, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav appears to be riding high ahead of critical assembly elections. A wide variety of people — of all ages, from many occupations — spoke favourably about the young Samajwadi Party leader who has taken […]</p>

Organisation polls can be only completed by December: Congress to EC

<p>The Congress, which has been given an ultimatum by the Election Commission to complete its organisational polls by June-end, told the panel panel that this could only be done by December 2017. “On a jurisdictional basis, we do not believe that the Elections Commission can kind of fix a date for any political party, not […]</p>

Tension in Punjab after Congress-Akali Dal clash

<p>Tension prevailed in Punjab’s Majitha constituency on Monday following clashes between supporters of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress, a police officer said. Police reinforcements were rushed to Mian Pandher village in Amritsar district, 275 km from Chandigarh, following the clashes. “Two groups were involved in the clash. Those injured were taken to hospital. […]</p>

BJP demands Sisodia’s resignation over deaths at children’s homes

<p>Attacking the AAP government over the deaths at a Delhi children’s home, the BJP on Sunday demanded resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who holds charge of the department concerned. The BJP also demanded that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should own moral responsibility of the death of the 11 children and set up […]</p>

Panneerselvam resigns as CM

<p>Tamil Nadu Chief Minster O. Panneerselvam resigned on Sunday, paving way for party General Secretary V.K Sasikala to take charge of the state. “He submitted the resignation to Sasikala,” AIADMK spokesperson C.R. Saraswathi told IANS. Earlier on Sunday, AIADMK legislators elected Sasikala as leader of their legislature party.</p>

Opposition wants to stall BJP in Rajya Sabha: Modi