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The Opposition today created uproar in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and asked Modi to address both the houses of the Parliament regarding Trump's statement over the Kashmir issue. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi wants PM Modi to respond on Trump's mediation claim

Gandhi asserted that PM Narendra Modi should clarify on the matter, stating that a 'weak Foreign Ministry denial' won't do.

23 Jul 2019 2:02 PM

The weaker sections of our society have benefited greatly by the proactive use of RTI by activists and others. (Photo: File)

RTI on brink of extinction, Central govt wants to subvert Act: Sonia Gandhi

The foundations of our democracy have, as a result, been strengthened immeasurably, she said.

23 Jul 2019 11:21 AM

She was forced to apologise after he comments triggered an outrage, and Modi went on to say that he would not be able to forgive her despite the apology. She was issued a showcause notice as well. (Photo: ANI)

Pragya Thakur gets a rap from BJP for her toilet remarks

Thakur was pulled up and asked to refrain from making statements that go against the party’s programmes and ideology, party sources said.

22 Jul 2019 8:11 PM

In Karnataka, the Congress-JDS government slumped into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. Sixteen MLAs from the ruling coalition including thirteen Congress and three JD(S) MLAs have resigned. (Photo: ANI)

‘Karnataka speaker violating constitution,’ says BJP’s Murlidhar Rao

Rao's assertions were, however, refuted by Congress leader Hanumanth Rao who accused the BJP of indulging in horse-trading.

22 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

Former chief minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah. (Photo: ANI)

Call on confidence motion will be taken by Speaker: Siddaramaiah

The Congress-JDS government fell into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs.

22 Jul 2019 5:46 PM

The BJP leaders will also raise the issue related to non-nomination of MLAs as members of the municipal corporation by the AAP government. (Photo: PTI)

BJP's Manoj Tiwari, Vijender Gupta to meet LG Baijal over construction scam

The scam alleges construction of classrooms and dragged CM Kejriwal and Deputy CM's Sisodia's names into the matter.

22 Jul 2019 4:24 PM

On the proposal of changing name of Bardhaman railway station, Banerjee said, 'State proposal should be taken into consideration. This is BJP's proposal and I have no knowledge about it.' (Photo: File)

Mamata attacks BJP over I-T notice to Durga Puja Committees Forum

'I condemn this attitude of bringing the puja committee under Income Tax,' Mamata said.

22 Jul 2019 4:21 PM

The Congress-JDS government fell into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka trust vote: Speaker takes a dig at politics of defection

‘You (Yeddyurappa) don't smile, you also earlier helped in eloping,’ the Speaker said during the debate on confidence motion in Assembly.

22 Jul 2019 3:52 PM

Earlier in the day, Shivakumar had attacked the BJP saying the party is in a hurry to come to power in the state and using the Governor of Karnataka for the same. (Photo: ANI)

Why BJP not accepting they are behind 'operation lotus' in K'taka: DK Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar said, "Why is the BJP not accepting it wants the chair?'

22 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

'The launch of Chandrayaan-2 illustrates the prowess of our scientists and the determination of 130 crore Indians to scale new frontiers of science,' PM Modi said.(Photo: ANI)

'Will be etched in annals of our glorious history': PM Modi lauds team Chandrayaan-2

'Thanks to Chandrayaan, India’s Lunar Programme will get a substantial boost,' PM Modi said.

22 Jul 2019 3:37 PM

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Monday took a dig at news reports suggesting he was now working with Shiv Sena chief Udhav Thackeray's son Aditya ahed of the Assembly elections in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

Newspapers tell me where I work: Prashant Kishor on working with Aditya Thackeray

A media report on Sunday said Prashant was grooming Shiv Sena youth wing chief Aditya Thackeray for the state elections.

22 Jul 2019 2:39 PM

The Bombay High Court on Monday adjourned till August 2 the hearing on the application moved by Prasad Purohit, an accused in the Malegaon blast case, seeking untruncated copies of the witnesses' statements that are part of the charge sheet. (Photo: File)

2008 Malegaon blast case: Bombay HC seeks untruncated witnesses' statements

Sameer Kulkarni, who is representing himself in the case, argued that the agency is not following the orders of the high court.

22 Jul 2019 2:14 PM

The Calcutta High Court Monday extended by one week an interim protection from arrest granted to former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with a CBI notice, asking him to appear before its officers for assisting into a multi-crore chit fund scam probe. (Photo: File)

HC extends interim protection from arrest to ex-top cop Rajeev Kumar

They maintained that Kumar has neither been named as an accused nor as a witness in seven charge sheets the CBI filed in the case so far.

22 Jul 2019 1:53 PM

Editorial further said: 'It is hard to predict when this drama would come to an end'. (Photo: Representational)

Impose President's rule or dismiss Karnataka govt: Shiv Sena to Centre

'Everyone in Karnataka is flouting democracy norms,' Shiv Sena said in an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana.

22 Jul 2019 1:18 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the decision to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act is not a correct move as it will end the independence of Central and State Information Commissions. (Photo: File)

Decision to amend RTI Act is a bad move: Arvind Kejriwal

During the voting on the introduction of the amended Bill, 224 members voted in favour while nine in against.

22 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

Congress MPs held a protest in Parliament premises on Monday over the Sonbhadra violence. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Congress MPs protests in Parliament premises over Sonbhadra violence

Demanding speedy justice to the victims, Congress MPs accused Yogi Adityanath govt of committing atrocities against oppressed classes.

22 Jul 2019 12:13 PM

Gajanand Hosale, who works as a manager in a Bengaluru head-quartered manufacturing firm in Pune, is planning to submit his application form to the city unit president of Congress, Ramesh Bagwe, on July 23. (Photo: Twitter/ Rahul Gandhi)

‘Will revive Congress,’ 28-yr-old Pune engineer wishes to be next party chief

He, however, said that he comes from a rural background and as an individual, he has confronted officials on many issues.

22 Jul 2019 11:33 AM

The ongoing high-voltage political drama in Karnataka is likely to culminate on Monday with Congress-JD (S) coalition government schedule to face the crucial floor test in the Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka crisis: Hectic day of debate but trust vote still not on cards

On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote.

22 Jul 2019 10:50 AM

Karnataka gears up for trust vote today after missing two deadlines

On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote.

22 Jul 2019 8:49 AM

Former PM Manmohan Singh speaking at the birth centenary memorial meeting of Indrajit HGupta in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

When one party has access to 90 per cent resources, time to deliberate election funding: Singh

Dr Singh was speaking at the birth centenary memorial meeting of veteran CPI leader Indrajit Gupta.

21 Jul 2019 9:27 PM