People from Myanmar being deported from Manipur (File) Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has strongly condemned activities by what he called "homegrown groups based out of western countries" for giving a "communal tone" to the state government's efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants. The Chief Minister's comments come …...Read More
Kuki-Zo Group In US Calls For Justice; "Propaganda," Says Manipur Chief Minister
"People Going To Defeat Corrupt": Amit Shah Holds Roadshow In Ranchi
Mr Shah was seen showering flower petals on the crowd Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a colourful roadshow in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi on Friday evening, amid tight security arrangements. Thousands of people lined up on both sides of the 1.5-km stretch, with flags, lotus symbols and cut-outs, to greet …...Read More
Arvind Kejriwal, Out Of Jail For 21 Days, Starts Campaigning Today
Just a day after being granted interim bail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to hit the ground running and will hold a roadshow today. In his first public remarks after being released, Mr Kejriwal urged voters to "save the country from dictatorship". The Supreme Court has granted Mr …...Read More
Government Not In Any Trouble, Working Strongly: Haryana Chief Minister
Nayab Singh Saini had replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister in March. BJP's former ally Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) on Wednesday said it is ready to help the Congress bring down the BJP government in Haryana, a day after three Independent MLAs withdrew support to it. However, Chief Minister …...Read More
Popularity In Films Doesn't Translate Immediately To Votes: Pawan Kalyan
Actor-turned politician Pawan Kalyan, part of NDA after his solo venture in politics did not pay off, told NDTV today that one needs to be persistent to succeed in public life. "Popularity in films do not immediately translate into votes," he told NDTV in an exclusive interview. People, he said, …...Read More
On Camera, Andhra MLA Flings VVPAT To Ground In Polling Booth
The incident took place on May 13, the date of polling in Andhra Pradesh. In an unprecedented development, CCTV footage has emerged showing an MLA from the ruling YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh picking up a voter-verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machine and hurling it to the ground at …...Read More
Fact Check: Unrelated Ad Shared As Video On Congress'' Mahalakshmi Scheme
What is the claim? A clip has gone viral claiming to show a campaign video by the Indian National Congress (INC) on its 'Mahalakshmi' scheme that promises one lakh rupees annually to one woman from all families living below the poverty line in India. In the purported Congress campaign video, …...Read More
Submit Report On Scams Under Probe: Bengal Governor To Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asking her to immediately submit a comprehensive report on the various scams that are under various stages of investigation, an official of the Raj Bhavan said. Referring to a provision of the Constitution, Mr Bose …...Read More
A BJP Leader Called Him "Gandhis' Chaprasi", Congress's Amethi Pick Replies
Kishori Lal Sharma is up against Amethi's sitting MP and Union Minister Smriti Irani Gearing for his big poll fight against Union Minister Smriti Irani in Amethi, Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma said he still wants party leaders Rahul Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from the prestige seat …...Read More
Probe Agency Arrests Jharkhand Minister's Aide After Rs 35 Crore Cash Recovery
The total cash recovery stands at Rs 35.23 crore, the sources said. The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam's personal secretary Sanjiv Lal and the latter's domestic help following a recovery of over Rs 32 crore cash from them, official sources said. The duo have been taken …...Read More
