Politics

He kept the rates high, citing inflationary concerns despite intense pressure from the Finance Ministry and the industry for softening them with a view to boosting growth.

Referring to the oft-repeated demands to scrap the governor's post, the Shiv Sena said it has been alleged in the past that the Raj Bhavans are used to house pensioners or inactive politicians who do the bidding of their political masters without batting...

The protesting MLAs, who staged a dharna, alleged that they were denied entry into the Assembly premises.

In the meeting that took place in Gujarat Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday, the RSS expressed their fear that the issue of attacks against Dalits will hamper the BJP's performance in key state elections next year.

Owaisi said all the incidents occurred in states where the BJP is in power or is organizationally strong.

Suspended BJP leader Dayashankar Singh, who was arrested for allegedly making derogatory comments against BSP president Mayawati, was released from jail on Sunday.

Rupani’s ascension to the top post in Gujarat is also a classic example of how smaller communities tend to negotiate their way and survive in highly competitive power structures.

Amid rising tensions in view of the recent cases of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, the ties between alliance partners Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party seem to be under strain.

Kharge also attacked the Sangh Parivar alleging that their members and those of the BJP are also involved in such incidents.

The Department of Legal Affairs had in June asked the Law Commission, a recommendatory body, to submit a report on the issue of a common civil code.

The 'Bharat Parv' will see display of culture, cuisine and handicraft of various states through their regional associations, 'sangathans', cultural and social organisations, the ministry officials said.

"It has been reported that her (Munde's) Range Rover is the most expensive vehicle in use by any minister. However, while Munde can easily afford an expensive vehicle, what she cannot afford is to pay state taxes," the AAP said.

Earlier, the Punjab Congress chief told a press conference that their doors were open to the 52-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, adding that there was no disagreement in the party over inviting Sidhu to join it.

Chirag Paswan said there were 20 crore Dalits in the country, but very few people were willing to come to their rescue at times of crisis.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill will be listed for discussion in the Rajya Sabha after taking on board views of the states.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, who was booked for allegedly threatening a woman with dire consequences, was arrested on Sunday.