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West Bengal budget is directionless, focuses only on Rewari politics: Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata, February 13: Reacting to the West Bengal Budget, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday termed it "directionless" and said it fails to address the issue of unemployment.
Telangana to conduct another round of caste survey
Hyderabad, Feb 12: The government of Telangana has decided to conduct another round of caste survey once again from next week to cover people who could not participate in the survey earlier.
Piyush Goyal's remarks 'deeply concerning', says Telangana minister
Hyderabad, Feb 12: Telangana Industry and Information Technology Minister D. Sridhar Babu has slammed Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal for his remarks that states like Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu were engaging in "petty thinking" by demanding funds in proportion to their tax contribution.
INDI alliance leaders compete regarding who can do most corruption: BJP's Pradeep Bhandari
New Delhi, February 12: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday targeted the INDIA Bloc and said that all the leaders in the opposition's alliance compete with each other as to who can do the maximum corruption.
Don't know which planet she is living in: Congress' Priyanka Gandhi criticises Union Finance Minister's Parliament address
New Delhi, February 12: Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's address in Parliament, saying she's "living on a different planet" for claiming there's no rise in unemployment or prices.
Targeted Budget, focused on rich, big people: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 11: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday criticised the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, terming it as a "targeted budget" and alleged that it is focused on the rich.
Haryana CM Saini meets with JP Nadda, greets him on Delhi poll win for BJP
New Delhi, February 11: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday visited BJP National President JP Nadda in the national capital and congratulated him for the massive victory of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly polls.
Bhakta Charan Das appointed new Odisha Congress chief
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11: Veteran Congress leader and former union minister Bhakta Charan Das has been appointed as the new chief of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) and will replace Sarat Pattanayak.
Siddaramaiah inviting me to Global Investors' meet declares his statesmanship: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, Feb 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday surprised political circles by showering praises on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, known for his criticism against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP-led central government.
BJP president JP Nadda pays tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay on his death anniversary
New Delhi, February 11: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay on his death anniversary at the BJP headquarters.
Uttar Pradesh: CM Adityanath pays tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay
Lucknow, February 11: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay on his death anniversary in Lucknow on Tuesday.
MP cabinet thanks PM Modi and Delhiites for BJP's win
Bhopal, Feb 11: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP's victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.
Punjab will reject AAP as Delhi did, say Congress MPs
New Delhi, Feb 11: Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday claimed that Punjab would "reject" Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), just as voters in Delhi did, and asserted that mid-term elections would soon be held in the state.
Future of INDIA bloc hangs in balance? Leaders voice divergent views
New Delhi, Feb 11: The future of the INDIA bloc remains uncertain as leaders from rival parties express contrasting views on its sustainability.
Let there be a meeting...: J-K CM on INDIA bloc's unity after Delhi debacle
New Delhi, February 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that he would comment on the unity of the Opposition's INDIA bloc after a meeting of the parties in the alliance has been called.
Trinamool to contest 2026 Bengal elections alone: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Feb 10: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, informed party legislators, that Trinamool Congress will be contesting alone in the Bengal Assembly elections in 2026 without having any understanding with another party including Congress.
Will accept high command's decision: BJP on new Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 10: Senior BJP leader and MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who is one of the possible aspirants for the Chief Ministerial post said on Monday that state leaders would abide by whatever decision would be taken by the party high command to resolve the leadership issue in the state.
Delhi Congress Chief vows to strengthen party and win back people's trust after election setback
New Delhi, Feb 10: After Congress's disappointing performance in the Delhi Assembly elections, where it failed to secure a significant share of votes, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav on Monday expressed optimism for the future and committed to winning back the hearts of the people.
Talked family matters with Kharge, not politics: Parameshwara on K'taka Congress infighting
Bengaluru, Feb 10: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that no political discussions took place during his meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and the two leaders discussed family matters only.
2 pc rise in vote share a step forward: Cong on Delhi election defeat
New Delhi, Feb 10: Congress National Spokesperson Ragini Nayak on Monday acknowledged the party's underwhelming performance in the Delhi Assembly elections, where 67 of its 70 candidates lost their security deposits.
Cong MP questions own party, calls for fundamental changes in organisation
New Delhi, Feb 10: In the wake of a string of defeats in recent elections in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Maharashtra, and now Delhi, Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Monday openly questioned his party's leadership and called for fundamental changes within the organisation.
People have voted for development: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale after BJP's victory in Delhi assembly polls
New Delhi, February 10: After BJP secured a historic victory in the Delhi assembly polls, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday stated that the people in the national capital have voted for the development.
Arvind Kejriwal to meet Punjab leaders on Feb 11 after AAP's setback in Delhi polls
New Delhi, February 10: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, is likely to hold a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, state ministers and MLAs in Delhi on February 11.
Manipur Guv orders upcoming Assembly session 'null and void' hours after CM Biren Singh quits
Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday cancelled the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly which was scheduled to begin on Monday. The Governor's decision came hours after Manipur Chief Minister N.
We will fulfil all the promises: BJP's Vijender Gupta slams AAP for 'misgovernance'
New Delhi, February 10: BJP leader Vijender Gupta has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), describing its years of misgovernance in Delhi and stating that the party failed to fulfill its commitments while in power.
Credit of BJP's victory in Delhi Assembly polls goes to PM Modi: Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, February 9: Following the Bhartiya Janata Party's historic victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, the party's winning candidate from Shalimar Bagh, Rekha Gupta, credited the win to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
AAP will ensure accountability of BJP Govt: Atishi
New Delhi, February 9: After AAP's loss in the Delhi Assembly elections, caretaker Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday said that the party will ensure the accountability of Bharatiya Janata Party government.
Party will fulfil every resolution, says BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal
New Delhi, February 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday exuded confidence that the party would fulfill every resolution after the victory in the Delhi assembly elections.
Telangana CM urges southern states to unite to protect their rights
Hyderabad, Feb 9: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday called on all southern states to unite to protect their rights.
Will make city developed capital, fulfil promises: Delhi BJP Prez Virendraa Sachdeva
New Delhi, February 9: Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva credited the win in the Assembly elections to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to fulfil the party's promises for the national capital's development.
Manipur CM Biren Singh quits
Imphal, Feb 9: A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K. Bhalla In the letter to the Governor, Biren Singh said that he was "extremely grateful to the Central government for timely actions, interventions, developmental work and implementation of various projects for safeguarding the interest of every single Manipuri".
Feb 8 will be written in golden letters in Delhi's history: BJP's Parvesh Verma
New Delhi, February 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Parvesh Verma on Sunday said that February 8 will be written in "golden letters" in the history of Delhi adding that the whole of Delhi was waiting for a "good government" to rule the national capital.
BJP meeting underway at Amit Shah's residence
New Delhi, February 9: A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership is underway at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
People had complaints against AAP, liquor scam also had impact:TMC's Saugata Roy on Delhi polls
Kolkata, February 9: After the Aam Aadmi Party's crushing defeat in the Delhi assembly elections, which ended its near decade rule in the national capital, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Sunday said that people had complaints against the AAP and the alleged 'liquor scam' also had an impact on the elections.
Delhi LG dissolves 7th Legislative Assembly, paving way for next government formation by BJP
New Delhi, February 9: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has dissolved the Seventh Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from today.
Cleaning Yamuna will be main responsibility: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal after party emerges victorious in Delhi polls
New Delhi, February 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday said that the main responsibility of the BJP government which will be formed in Delhi would be to clean the River Yamuna.
Modi's golden era replaces Kejriwal's Tughlaq rule says BJP's TN spokesperson on Delhi poll results
Chennai, February 9: Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson ANS Prasad has said that by defeating the Aam Aadmi Party in the Assembly election, the people of Delhi had broken free from the "shackles of misgovernance."
Forming government with 48 seats is historic: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi, February 9: BJP is set to form the government in Delhi after securing a historic victory in the assembly elections, winning 48 seats and marking its return to power in the national capital after 27 years.
Fighting against government machinery weakening our Constitution: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Centre
Wayanad, February 9: Taking a veiled jibe at the Union government on Saturday, Congress' Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi said that the party and its workers are fighting against the "entire government machinery," which is weakening the Constitution and the values it represents.
BJP sweeps assembly elections in Delhi securing win on 48 seats
New Delhi, February 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form the government in Delhi after 27 years as the party secured over two-third majority in assembly polls, ending over 10 years rule of Aam Aadmi Party.