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The Union Cabinet can have up to 81 members, but currently there are only 53 (with 28 vacancies). (ANI file photo)

Mohan Guruswamy | Cabinet rejig: PM needs to look for better talent

If PM Modi wants to survive politically and leave a well- regarded legacy, the surest way would be to make his government more effective

06 Jul 2021 7:07 AM

After Maharashtra and Haryana, Jharkhand is the third state to go to polls. (Photo: File)

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30, results Dec 23

The term of the 81-member Assembly will end on January 5, 2020.

01 Nov 2019 5:08 PM

'No matter what happens we won't leave the party,' Salman Khurshid said. (Photo: ANI)

Won't leave party, not like people who quit when chips are down: Cong's Khurshid

This comes after controversy over his comments wherein he reportedly termed Rahul's resignation party president 'walking away' post defeat.

09 Oct 2019 1:47 PM

The press release further stated that all the donations and funds received during the period of the Lok Sabha elections have been reflected in the statement of election accounts which is submitted to the Election Commission of India. (Photo: File)

CPI(M) refutes reports of DMK's funding to left parties, terms it 'concocted'

‘This is nothing but disinformation designed to discredit the Party,’ the press release said.

26 Sep 2019 2:42 PM

The constituency has 14.32 lakh voters spread in six Assembly segments and 71.51 per cent votes was the voter turnout. (Representational Image)

Counting for Vellore Lok Sabha seat underway amid three-tier security

The result is expected to be out by the afternoon which would decide if the AIADMK retains the seat or arch rival DMK wrests it.

09 Aug 2019 9:27 AM

This is the first CWC meeting after Rahul Gandhi's resigned from the Congress' top post. (Photo: File)

CWC meeting on Aug 10 amid leadership crisis

All eyes are now on the key meet, as it is likely to take the discussion on the next party president.

04 Aug 2019 2:59 PM

In an attempt to strengthen the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party, the top party leadership is likely to replace about 15 to 20 office bearers ahead of next year’s Assembly polls. (Photo: SONDEEP SHANKAR)

Assembly polls: Delhi BJP may see major reshuffle

The ones under the scanner include vice presidents, general secretaries, secretaries, spokespersons, and heads of several departments and cells.

16 Jul 2019 2:44 AM

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi in an interview with ANI. (Photo: ANI)

BJP-led govt becoming dictatorship, killing federalism: Gaurav Gogoi

Gogoi said India has gone through a major election and major decisions could not be taken due to model code of conduct being in force.

14 Jul 2019 1:04 PM

The infighting in the Mumbai Congress has taken a new turn with a letter of actress and party member Urmila Matondkar, making scathing comments against trusted aides of her senior colleague Sanjay Nirupam, surfacing Monday. (Photo: File)

Urmila’s letter slamming Nirupam’s aides surfaces, reveals cracks in Mumbai Cong

The actress-politician accused the duo of showing a 'total lack of coordination, honesty and efficiency, ensuring a disastrous outcome'.

09 Jul 2019 11:21 AM

Modi also tweeted four photos alongside, one from the interaction and three others of Bhikhubhai from his journey. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi meets Amreli man who cycled to Delhi celebrating BJP's poll victory

Bhikhubhai had decided that he would cycle from Amreli to Delhi if BJP won more than 300 seats in LS polls, cycled 1,100 km in 17 days.

03 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Joint polls have appeal, but hard to implement

One should keep in mind that India is not just one nation, it is a nation with 29 states.

27 Jun 2019 12:21 AM

The EC's refusal to disclose Lavasa's dissent notes comes just weeks after the poll body rejected by a 2-1 majority Lavasa's demand that dissenting views on model code violations during elections should be made part of orders and decided it will be only included in internal files. (Photo: File)

On RTI, EC refuses to share dissent notes on Modi's election speeches

The EC stated that disclosing the notes would endanger the life or physical safety of the individual.

25 Jun 2019 1:44 PM

Experts hail simultaneous polls, but flag caution

The former top court Justice K S Radhakrishnan says that “it is a new idea, how far it is possible, it has to be examined.

20 Jun 2019 6:27 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting, attended by representatives of all parties, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and TMC leader Derek O'Brien. (Photo: ANI)

PM's first all party meet: Oppn calls for debate on jobs, agrarian crisis

Speaking to reporters after meeting, Azad said that all those bills which are in the interest of the people 'we are not opposed to them'.

16 Jun 2019 2:59 PM

Clarifying the rumours, Swaraj put out two tweets stating that the news of her new appointment was not true. (Photo: File)

Swaraj denies reports of new post after Harsh Vardhan wishes her on Twitter

Swaraj was one of the popular ministers on social media. She was acknowledged for her quick response to SOS and assistance on Twitter.

11 Jun 2019 12:48 PM

The Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, situated here, is among the most revered places of worship for Sikhs. (Photo: Representational Image)

Punjab’s secular ethos beat campaign of hate

The constituency is also home to the notable city of Chamkaur Sahib.

09 Jun 2019 12:00 AM

Senior BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya on Saturday slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi and said that he is still unable to digest Prime Minister Narendra Modi's victory in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election. (Photo: ANI)

Unable to digest Modi’s victory in LS polls: BJP leader Dattatreya attacks Rahul

His statement comes after Rahul Gandhi said that the current government and PM Modi spread hatred in the country.

08 Jun 2019 12:27 PM

According to the latest depositories data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused a net sum of Rs 7,919.73 crore into equities and Rs 1,111.42 crore in the debt market during May 2-31. (Representational Image)

FPIs remain buyers for fourth consecutive month; infuse Rs 9,031 cr in May

Interestingly, foreign investors were net sellers for the first three weeks of May, but became buyers ahead of election results.

02 Jun 2019 1:53 PM

Ficci congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a new pension scheme for five crore farmers as one of the first decisions of his new administration. (Representional Image)

Ficci hails govt's decision to extend PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers

The revised scheme will now cover 2 crore more farmers increasing the coverage to around 14.5 crore beneficiaries.

02 Jun 2019 9:51 AM

Sitharaman joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2008, and was made a member of the National Executive. (Photo: File | ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman appointed Finance minister, breaches largely male bastion

Sitharaman took over as Defence minister in September 2017, taking over from Arun Jaitley.

31 May 2019 5:45 PM

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