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82-year-old Mahantha Thakur sets his sights on National Assembly

Janakpur, Jan. 7 -- After more than three decades of contesting parliamentary elections-winning some and losing others-veteran Madheshi leader Mahantha Thakur is now charting a new course towards the ... Read More


'Lies': Cong slams BJP's criticism of Nehru over Somnath temple row

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- The Congress on Wednesday slammed the BJP for accusing first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru of indulging in appeasement politics over the Somnath temple issue, saying the ruling ... Read More


200 independents in fray for TMC polls, most against Shiv Sena

India, Jan. 7 -- Out of the 649 candidates in fray for the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) polls, more than 200 are contesting as independents or nominees of minor parties after being denied tickets... Read More


LoP issue remains unresolved, Oppn in Maha may not have whips too

Mumbai, Jan. 7 -- Even as the Maharashtra legislative assembly has not had a leader of opposition for the last three sessions, opposition parties may be unable to appoint a chief whip under a new gove... Read More


Rahul invokes Indira amid Trump remarks row

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- In the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tariffs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a swipe at ... Read More


Assam polls: Himanta meets Shah; NDA seat-sharing to be finalised by Feb 15

Dhemaji/Dhakuakhana, Jan. 7 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the seat-sharing agreement with NDA partners for the upcoming ... Read More


Himachal Governor urges people to have "faith" in Indian govt's actions in addressing violence against minorities in Bangladesh

Dharamshala, Jan. 7 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday assured people that the Government of India is taking action to address violence against the Hindu minority in Banglade... Read More


Congress rolls out populist pitch for polls, Marathi manoos in focus

India, Jan. 7 -- The Congress and its allies have announced a long list of populist promises in their manifesto for the upcoming BMC elections, second only to the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance, which m... Read More


New US team led by ambassador-designate Sergio Gor to be in place next week

India, Jan. 7 -- A new team led by ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, a close aide of President Donald Trump, is expected to be in place at the US embassy by next week, with the focus on rebuilding bila... Read More


JGU VC Dr Raj Kumar Awarded S.R. Bhansali National Award for Excellence in Law

India, Jan. 7 -- OP Jindal University Sonipat (Haryana) [India], January 7: The 2nd Professor (Dr.) S.R. Bhansali National Award for Excellence in Law has been bestowed on Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, F... Read More