Politics
Rahul 'Obsessed' With BJP, Leaders Who Wrote Letter More Committed than Him to Congress: BJP Leaders
The Congress has denied that Rahul Gandhi, its former president, had accused any party leader of "colluding" with the BJP during the CWC meeting on Monday.
Fall of a Loyalist: When Ghulam Nabi Azad Twice Pleaded for 'Apolitical' Sonia Gandhi to Lead Congress
On August 9, 2019, when an informal headcount was held at 24, Akbar Road, 148 out of 150 leaders had favoured Gandhis to lead the Congress. Azad was ‘opening batman’ to congratulate and thank Sonia Gandhi for taking care of the party.
As Sonia Gandhi Faces Challenge Within Ranks, A Look at Congress and the Behemoth's Power Play
After being the undisputed leader of the Congress for the last quarter of a century, a section has openly questioned the current state of affairs in the party, including some who stood by Sonia Gandhi and played key roles in the last transition of power i...
NPP Demands Probe Into Allotment of Security, Preferential Treatment to Some Political Leaders in J&K
NPP chairman and former minister Harsh Dev Singh said that non-adherence to any set of norms and differential treatment of political parties and conferring benefits upon favourites was not only a crime but a financial scam.
No CM Face for Bengal Elections, Says Vijayvargiya; BJP to Rely on Negatives of Other Parties for Win
Asked if the party has anyone in mind for the post, BJP's Bengal minder Kailash Vijayvargiya said time has the answer, adding the saffron camp will pick its CM once voted to power,
JJP Announces 12-member National Executive, Deputy CM Chautala Appointed Party Senior Vice President
Chautala, who is one of the founding members of the JJP, and Dr K C Bangar would be senior vice presidents of the party, a party statement said here.
Online Education Impractical Since Only 27% Children in UP Have Electronic Devices, Says Akhilesh Yadav
The former chief minister also accused the current BJP government in the state of ruining the education system in the state by imposing arbitrary decisions in an unplanned manner and failing to provide laptops to students for online education.
Ahead of 2021 Assam Assembly Polls, AASU & AJYCP Form 16-member Committee to Shape New Party Action Plan
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) on Wednesday announced the formation of a 16-member committee to guide the formation of a new political party ahead of 2021 Legislative Assembly Election.
For Joe Biden, long path to a potentially crucial presidency
When Joe Biden steps to the podium Thursday night as the Democratic Partys presidential nominee, he will offer himself to a wounded, meandering nation as balm and as a bridge.
US won't seek death penalty against pair of IS militants
The Justice Department has notified the British government that it will not pursue the death penalty against two Islamic State militants suspected in the beheadings of Western hostages, removing a hurdle in the potential prosecution of the men in the Unit...
Sanders, rising Democrats call for Midwest to unite to win
Sen. Bernie Sanders and others from the liberal wing of the Democratic Party called on Democrats from key Midwestern states Wednesday to work together to not only defeat President Donald Trump, but to also forge ahead with a progressive agenda.
Pelosi says postmaster has no plans to restore mail cuts
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or funding overtime hours he cut, despite public outcry that operational changes are undermining service before the Nov...
Draft EIA Notification 'Deeply Anti-democratic': Jairam Ramesh
: The draft environment impact assessment (EIA)notification is in a series of moves that the BJP-led central government has taken to dilute environmental la.
Haunted By 'Remote Control Sarkar' Days, Why Priyanka's Call for Non-Gandhi Congress Chief May Stir Row
Choosing a non-Gandhi as a president is easier said than done. The Congress is made up of several camps and it’s unlikely any leader would totally accept a non-Gandhi as party president or listen to their orders.
Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention
Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. It's even more challenging during this, the first virtual convention. On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its fu...
AAP Alleges BJP 'Scripted' Northeast Delhi Riots by Instigating People, Saffron Party Hits Back
The Delhi BJP said the AAP is on the 'backfoot' and is trying to change the narrative by alleging that the BJP instigated Hindus. But the actual story is something else, the party said.