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Shiggaon Bypoll: Yasir Pathan, Congress's Last-Minute Choice, To Challenge Ex-CM Bommai's Son

Pathan was a last-minute choice in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls, replacing the Congress partys first choice, Mohammed Yousuf Savanur.

25 Oct 2024 2:35 pm
Court Orders Telangana Minister To Remove Post On Samantha-Naga Divorce Linking KTR

Telangana Minister Konda Surekha claimed that KTR, a former minister, was behind the divorce of Samantha Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya.

25 Oct 2024 1:40 pm
Wayanad Contestants Head-To-Head: Wealth, Education Of Priyanka Gandhi, Navya Haridas

Navya, whose name was announced last week by the BJP for the seat, has no criminal charges against her. She is corporation councilor while her husband, Shobin Shyam, is a Mechanical Engineer who works abroad.

25 Oct 2024 12:04 pm
Aaditya Thackeray Vs Milind Deora In Worli Assembly Constituency For Maharashtra Elections

Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora will contest against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Aaditya Thackeray from Worli assembly constituency for Maharashtra polls.

25 Oct 2024 11:45 am
Baba Siddique's Son Zeeshan Joins Ajit Pawar's NCP, To Fight Maharashtra Polls From Bandra East

Zeeshan Siddique, who joined the NCP on Friday, will contest on Bandra East seat against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Varun Sirdesai.

25 Oct 2024 8:54 am
'We Offer World-Class Infrastructure': Nara Lokesh Invites MNCs To Andhra In Jibe At Karnataka Govt

'We Offer World-Class Infrastructure': Nara Lokesh Invites MNCs To Andhra In Jibe At Karnataka Govt

25 Oct 2024 1:05 am
Congress Won't Contest UP Bypolls, Only Supporting Actor As SP Takes Lead Role | Here's Why

Many party insiders called the Congress decision a possible fallout of the rejection of its initial proposal to contest five assembly seats, while some termed it part of a broader seat-sharing arrangement, which also encompasses the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections

24 Oct 2024 10:53 pm
Who Is Navya Haridas, The Software Engineer Challenging Priyanka Gandhi In Wayanad ByPoll?

A software engineer by profession, Kerala BJP leader Navya Haridas serves as the parliamentary party leader inthe corporation and is also the state general secretary of the Mahila Morcha

24 Oct 2024 8:50 pm
In Triangular Tussle, Will Palakkad Bypoll Be BJP's Entry Point Into Kerala?

Palakkad is one of only two assembly constituencies in Kerala where the party won in the civic body elections and now controls the municipal corporation there

24 Oct 2024 8:49 pm
Maharashtra: After Lok Sabha, Baramati To See Another Pawar Vs Pawar Poll Battle

The NCP (SP) announced the candidature of Yugendra Pawar against his uncle and Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from Baramati as the party released its first list for the assembly elections

24 Oct 2024 8:37 pm
Priyanka's Poll Plunge Puts Spotlight Back On 'Vadra Factor'

For the BJP, Robert Vadra has become a poster boy of the corruption narrative and controversies surrounding the Gandhi family

24 Oct 2024 7:19 pm
Omar Abdullah Presents Cabinet Resolution To PM Modi On Restoring Jammu And Kashmir's Statehood

The resolution underscores the J&K government's dedication to safeguarding the identity and constitutional rights of the region's residents

24 Oct 2024 7:10 pm
No Love Left: Jagan Reddy Drags Sister Sharmila, Mother to NCLT Over Transfer of Shares

The events coinciding with the details mentioned in the former CMs petition confirmed that the stand-off between Jagan and Sharmila widened after the latter chose to float her party in Telangana in 2021 and then join the Congress to lead it in Andhra Pradesh

24 Oct 2024 4:30 pm
UP Assembly Bypolls: Congress Will Not Field Candidates, Says It Will Support INDIA Bloc Nominees

AICC general secretary Avinash Pande said the party would unconditionally work to ensure the victory of Samajwadi Party candidates or that of other INDIA bloc parties

24 Oct 2024 4:30 pm
BJP Fields 7 Candidates For UP Bypolls, Anujesh Yadav Faces SP's Tej Pratap Singh In Karhal

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav vacated the Karhal seat after he was elected as MP and SP has fielded Tej Pratap Singh Yadav there.

24 Oct 2024 2:21 pm
Walkout, War of Words, SEBI Chief's Absence: What Led to Adjournment of PAC Meet

Within minutes of the meeting getting underway, one could hear loud arguments between both the sides and within 15 minutes, PAC Chairman KC Venugopal said the meeting was adjourned.

24 Oct 2024 2:17 pm
'Because He's Not Family': BJP Alleges Kharge 'Kept Outside' Of Priyanka's Nomination, Congress Responds

Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination papers for the Wayanad by-poll on Wednesday in the presence of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

24 Oct 2024 12:59 pm
'No Love Left Between Siblings': Jagan Reddy Accuses YS Sharmila Of Illegally Transferring Shares

Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy moved a tribunal accusing his sister YS Sharmila of illegally transferring shares to herself and their mother.

24 Oct 2024 11:13 am
In Karnataka, Enemys Enemy Is DK Shivakumars Friend Against Arch-Rival Kumaraswamy

The Congress chief has tied up with CP Yogeshwar, who played a key role in defeating his brother DK Suresh in the Lok Sabha election from the Bangalore Rural seat

24 Oct 2024 10:50 am
Bumpy Road Ahead For MNS' Amit Thackeray As Sena Factions Pick Heavyweights For Mahim Showdown

The stage is set for a high-stakes triangular fight in one of Mumbais most politically significant constituencies, where all candidates are vying for the support of the Marathi-speaking voter base

24 Oct 2024 10:11 am
Maharashtra Election: MVA Deadlock Persists Over 23 Crucial Seats, Decision Expected Today

Insiders say Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress are particularly keen to secure more seats in regions where they have traditionally held sway, such as Mumbai, Nashik, and Vidarbha

24 Oct 2024 8:45 am
All INDIA Bloc Candidates To Ride On Samajwadi's 'Cycle' For UP Bypolls

Nine of these seats fell vacant after its MLAs were elected as MPs in the Lok Sabha polls

23 Oct 2024 11:44 pm
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Discusses Statehood Issue

On his first visit to the national capital after assuming office last week, Omar Abdullah spent nearly 30 minutes with the Home Minister Amit Shah

23 Oct 2024 9:10 pm
Maharashtra Polls: MVA Allies To Contest 85 Seats Each, Talks Still On

Addressing a joint press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said consensus has been reached on 270 out of total 288 seats for the November 20 election

23 Oct 2024 8:37 pm
'Escaped By God's Grace': JPC Chief Jagdambika Pal Says Kalyan Banerjee's Actions Undemocratic, Anarchist

JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal condemned Kalyan Banerjees action, calling it undemocratic and anarchist

23 Oct 2024 7:16 pm
BRICS Summit 2024: India Is Standing Strongly For Peace Resolution: Strategic Analyst Roxanne Zigon

BRICS Summit 2024: India Is Standing Strongly For Peace Resolution: Strategic Analyst Roxanne Zigon

23 Oct 2024 4:53 pm
MVA Seat-Sharing Tussle: Will Uddhav Sena Have To Settle With 90 Seats? Down From 124 In 2019?

MVA Seat-Sharing Tussle: Will Uddhav Sena Have To Settle With 90 Seats? Down From 124 In 2019?The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is struggling to clinch the seat-sharing deal for assembly elections in Maharashtra as Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena are claiming more seats in Vidarbha, and Mumbai. While Congress considers Vidarbha its own stronghold, Shiv Sena is adamant on more seats in the region. Sources told India Today that Sena (UBT) is demanding 12 seats in Vidarbha. Currently, there's n

23 Oct 2024 4:30 pm
Maharashtra: Tough Fight For Amit Thackeray In Mahim As Sena Factions Name Poll Picks

Amit Thackeray will contest the Mahim assembly seat, facing tough competition from candidates of both Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena factions.

23 Oct 2024 3:16 pm
Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP vs Congress Set for Another 'Sisters-in-Law' Showdown in Jharia

In the 2019 assembly elections, Sanjeev Singh's wife, Ragini Singh, and Neeraj Singh's wife, Purnima Singhboth sisters-in-lawfaced off against each other. With Purnima Singh's victory, the power centre in Jharia shifted from the 'Singh Mansion' to 'Raghukul'

23 Oct 2024 12:23 pm
Priyanka Gandhi To File Nomination Papers For Wayanad By-Poll, Sonia-Rahul To Join In

Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will be present during the filing of nomination papers by Priyanka Gandhi

23 Oct 2024 11:59 am
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray's Son Amit To Contest From Maharashtra's Mahim In His Electoral Debut

MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son Amit to contest from Maharashtra's Mahim in his electoral debut.

23 Oct 2024 11:09 am
From 'Caretaker' To Full-Time Neta: What Does Priyanka Vadras Wayanad Debut Mean For Congress, Gandhis?

With family heir Rahul Gandhi representing UP and North, and Priyanka Vadra holding fort in the South, the partys calculation is that the two regions are taken care of

23 Oct 2024 9:39 am
Maharashtra Polls: Shinde Sena Announces First List Of Candidates, CM To Contest From Kopri-Pachpakhadi

Shiv Sena's first list has the names of 37 sitting MLAs, all of whom comprise the core team of loyalists that defected alongside Eknath Shinde when he split the party last year

22 Oct 2024 11:39 pm
Kalyan Banerjee, Abhijit Gangopadhyay Face Off In Waqf JPC Meet | Here's What Happened

TMC MP Banerjee slammed a glass bottle on a table while arguing with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a retired Calcutta High Court judge, and even cut his own hand

22 Oct 2024 11:18 pm
RJD Releases List Of 6 Candidates For Jharkhand Assembly Polls

The candidates were declared soon after RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who has been campaigning in the poll-bound state, said a consensus was reached on sharing of seats.

22 Oct 2024 11:16 pm
Another Thackeray Rises In Politics As MNS Chief Rajs Son Amit Gets Ticket From Mahim

The Party fielded Sandeep Deshpande from Worli in south-central Mumbai where he is likely to take on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray.

22 Oct 2024 10:20 pm
Loyalty First In Sena's First: Candidate List To Feature Core Team Of 40 MLAs Who Defected With Shinde

These 40 MLAs were instrumental in Eknath Shindes rise to power; hence, as the leader of the ruling Mahayuti, he has prioritised loyalty over any other criterion in the first list of candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections

22 Oct 2024 9:47 pm
Maharashtra Polls: Delay In Seat Allocation Troubles Smaller MVA Allies

As discussions on seat-sharing drag on among the MVA partners, minor parties within the opposition bloc, including the Samajwadi Party (SP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Left parties, and the Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), are growing increasingly restless.

22 Oct 2024 9:09 pm
Chanakya Of Politics, Todays Sardar Patel: BJP Supporters Wish Amit Shah On Turning 60

After a successful stint as BJP president, Amit Shah handed over the reins to JP Nadda, but to date, he continues to be the chosen troubleshooter for the party

22 Oct 2024 9:03 pm
'I'm The Grandson Of Kalaignar': Udhayanidhi Stalin Refuses To Apologise For Sanatan Dharma Remarks

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin said his remarks were misinterpreted and claimed that they were aimed at addressing issues faced by women and the allegedly repressive practices towards them in Sanatan Dharma

22 Oct 2024 5:00 pm
'We See Bhagat Singh in You': Political Party Invites Lawrence Bishnoi to Contest Maharashtra Polls

The Uttar Bharatiya Vikas Sena (UBVS) president, Sunil Shukla, reached out to Lawrence Bishnoi with a formal letter, expressing the party's interest in his candidacy.

22 Oct 2024 4:38 pm
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Smashes Glass Bottle During Argument With BJP's Abhijit Ganguly, Injures Himself

Kalyan Banerjee injured himself after breaking a glass bottle during an argument with former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Ganguly. Banerjee received four stitches to his hand.

22 Oct 2024 2:44 pm
MNS First Candidate List Expected Today, Will Amit Thackeray Make His Political Debut?

The situation is similar to Uddhav Thackerays strategic decisions in 2019 when he fielded his son Aaditya Thackeray from the relatively safe Worli constituency

22 Oct 2024 2:07 pm
No Plan for Waqf Bill Till 2023 So Why Hurry Now? Oppn Questions Centres Intent, Cites Lok Sabha Result in JPC

The ruling party MPs countered the charge by saying that the Bill was brought because of the demand from the community itself, especially the poor Muslims and women who wanted gender justice

22 Oct 2024 12:34 pm
'Will Follow Gathbandhan Dharm': Congress May Not Contest Bypolls On 9 UP Seats; Here's Why

According to party insiders, Congresss possible decision to skip the UP bypolls is a fallout of the rejection of its proposal to contest five assembly seats.

22 Oct 2024 10:50 am
Will Always Consider Myself Your Representative, Omar Abdullah Tells Budgam Voters On Quitting Seat

Omar Abdullah fought the Assembly elections from Budgam and Ganderbal and won from both places. In the former, he had defeated Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the PDP by nearly 19,000 votes, while defeating the same party's Bashir Ahmad Mir by over 10,000 voters in the latter

22 Oct 2024 1:05 am
'Who Promised People Dip In Clean Yamuna': Delhi LG Laments Plight Of Froth Covered River

Saxena without naming anyone questioned those who claimed to rejuvenate the Yamuna and make people dip in its clean water, and who stalled the work for making the river pollution-free.

21 Oct 2024 11:14 pm
Maharashtra Polls: MVA Reached Consensus On 210 Seats, Says Sanjay Raut; Nana Patole Says Talks Complete On Party's 96

Patole asserted there are no disagreements within the MVA, adding that discussions on seat-sharing were underway and would conclude soon.

21 Oct 2024 9:19 pm