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'The policy that Banerjee is advocating has already failed,' Kanitkar said. (Photo: File)

Believe in Banerjee, implement 'Nyay' in your states, RSS functionary challenges Cong

BSM national organising secretary Mukul Kanitkar said the award was accorded 'on basis of theory which has failed time and again'.

22 Oct 2019 7:45 PM

On Tuesday morning, Anna pulled the post from her social media after the comment drew the ire from users. (Photo: Twitter)

‘Fate is like rape, if you can’t resist it, enjoy’: Kerala Cong MP's wife sparks row

The post titled 'Fate is like rape, if you can’t resist it, then try to enjoy it', had two short-length video clips.

22 Oct 2019 1:58 PM

'Data shows that people from the age group of 18-31 years, more and more people in that age group are seeking wages through MGNREGA,' Sibal said. (Photo: File)

BJP-led govt putting money in rich people's pockets, not concerned about poor: Sibal

Sibal said that the central government is for the rich people and they 'don't understand' the problems faced by poor people.

22 Oct 2019 1:04 PM

The seats had fallen vacant after they were disqualified and debarred from being a member of the legislative assembly by former speaker Ramesh Kumar earlier this year. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court defers hearing to Wednesday in Karnataka rebel MLAs' plea

Earlier the elections were scheduled to take place on October 21 but were deferred to December 5 by the Election Commission.

22 Oct 2019 12:47 PM

Later on Tuesday, he will visit his paternal home in Kolkata and pay a visit to his 83-year-old mother after winning the global award. (Photo: File)

India proud of his accomplishments: Modi after meeting Nobel laureate Abhijit

The meeting comes after he has come under attack by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders.

22 Oct 2019 10:34 AM

Congress party on Monday approved the proposal for appointment of five party functionaries as District Congress Presidents in Karnataka. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka Congress appoints five district presidents in state

The appointments come days after Congress leader SR Patil on Thursday met party president Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi.

22 Oct 2019 8:43 AM

Speaking to media after meeting Shivakumar, Kumaraswamy said, "Political issues are different and personal equation is different.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Shivakumar very strong, will fight,' says H D Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy on Monday met Congress leader DK Shivakumar at Tihar Jail and called it 'personal visit'.

21 Oct 2019 12:57 PM

The Governor urged the cab drivers not to put common people to inconvenience. (Photo: File)

Don't put common people to inconvenience: T'gana Guv to protesting cab drivers

The striking RTC staff organised a state-wide bandh on Saturday which was actively supported by all opposition parties.

20 Oct 2019 2:46 PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at Union minister Piyush Goyal for his remarks that Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee is "Left-leaning", saying "these bigots are blinded by hatred" and have no idea what a professional is. (Photo: File)

'These bigots are blinded by hatred, have no idea about professionalism': Rahul slams Goyal

Goyal, at a media briefing in Pune, had described Banerjee as a 'Left-leaning' person.

20 Oct 2019 12:15 PM

'These people work for money. If you give them more money, they will dance for you on stage. And if someone else gives them more money they will leave your stage to dance on their stage,' the MP minister said. (Photo: ANI)

MP minister slams former Cong MP Govinda for campaigning in favour of BJP

Govinda on Saturday campaigned for Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti, BJP's candidate from Malkapur assembly.

20 Oct 2019 10:51 AM

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday said that his party had also taken action against the neighbouring country. (Photo: File)

Why don't you tell people that Congress had separated Pak?: Kapil Sibal slams Modi

However, he also admitted that India has moved upwards in 'Ease of Doing Business'.

19 Oct 2019 4:25 PM

Addressing a poll rally in Haryana's Ellanabad on Saturday assured the voters about the completion of Katarpur corridor. (Photo: twitter/ ANI)

Misfortune that we had to see holy place through binoculars: PM Modi in Haryana

'This opportunity has come 7 decades after independence, 70 years went by,' said PM Modi.

19 Oct 2019 12:42 PM

The prime minister also referred to Sonipat as land of "kisan, jawans and pehalwans". (Photo: ANI)

Cong can neither get sentiment of people nor respect sacrifice of jawans: PM

'You can criticise me as much as you can but at least give respect to Maa Bharati,' said Modi.

18 Oct 2019 2:05 PM

BJP leader conducts magic show at rally in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, see video

Rampur Assembly seat fell vacant after SP leader Azam Khan was elected to the Lok Sabha from the area's parliamentary constituency.

18 Oct 2019 12:04 PM

Sonia Gandhi’s appearances at public functions have been rare the last few years. (Photo: File)

Congress chief Sonia to skip Haryana's rally today, Rahul to take her place

Cong has not yet given a reason for the change and also deleted the tweet in which Sonia Gandhi’s rally was initially announced.

18 Oct 2019 10:09 AM

These are not lessons learned. These are the present government's convictions. Lessons have to be learned by people who should have learnt it even earlier, Sitharaman said. (Photo: FIle)

Recalling when and what went wrong during certain period is necessary: FM

FM was responding on allegations by Singh that govt always try to put blame on its opponents instead of finding solutions.

18 Oct 2019 9:00 AM

The minister said a Congress leader recently met Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in London and held a discussion on the issue of alleged human rights violations in Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of internationalising Kashmir issue

Addressing a poll rally ahead of Assembly elections on October 21, Singh said Kashmir is an internal matter.

17 Oct 2019 1:11 PM

"Savarkar was only accused of conspiring to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi, whereas Nathuram Godse carried out the assassination,' he said. (Photo: File)

Instead of Savarkar, govt should confer Bharat Ratna to Godse: Manish Tiwari

Earlier on Wednesday, Congress leader Rashid Alvi had also lashed out at the BJP for proposing to confer Bharat Ratna on Veer Savarkar.

17 Oct 2019 8:33 AM

The 'Rasta Roko' protest was being held illegally, without taking permission from the police. Hence Reddy was arrested. (Photo: ANI)

T'gana: Cong MLA in custody for trying to participate in RTC's 'Rasta Roko' protest

The TSRTC workers organised 'Rasta Roko' protests in all districts of the state.

16 Oct 2019 3:17 PM

His remarks came a day after BJP's Maharashtra unit sought Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, for Savarkar in its manifesto for the October 21 Maharashtra polls. (Photo: ANI)

'Doob maro': PM to Oppn for questioning link between Art 370 and Maha polls

PM further hailed Fadnavis and said that Maharashtra has been witnessing development under his leadership.

16 Oct 2019 1:12 PM

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