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2 June 2023
BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party is one of two major political parties in India. It has been the ruling political party of India since 2014. The BJP is a right-wing party, and its policy has historically reflected Hindu nationalist positions.
Wrestlers, Opposition slam government and Delhi Police over forcible detentions
Even as they faced widespread criticism for detaining and filing first information reports (FIRs) accusing protesting wrestlers of rioting,...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the new Parliament building amid a boycott by opposition parties, which insisted...
WATCH: First visuals of new Indian Parliament complex
Despite the ongoing political battle between the Modi government and Opposition parties over the upcoming inauguration of the new Indian...
Congress joins opposition boycott of new Parliament, as ‘the soul of democracy has been sucked out’
A joint statement of 19 opposition parties in India, including Congress, said that all of them would boycott the opening of the new...
Congress makes power-sharing pact; Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM
The feuding factions of the Karnataka state Congress unit have finally reached an accord after state Congress Chief DK Shivakumar...
Congress sweeps to victory in Karnataka; secures solid majority
The Indian National Congress party looks set for a resounding victory in the Karnataka state elections. As of 4 pm, Congress and its allies...
Karnataka race too close to call, say exit polls
According to a majority of exit polls, Karnataka is heading for a hung assembly. Seven of 10 exit polls conducted by media organisations...
Wrestlers' protest: SC closes proceedings, police still deployed at Jantar Mantar
After the Supreme Court today closed the proceedings on a plea that sought an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij...
Wrestlers' protest: Vinesh Phogat slams Anurag Thakur, PT Usha visits Jantar Mantar
Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is one of the leaders of the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against Wrestling...
Priyanka Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal visit protesting wrestlers who claim names of accusers were leaked
The protest by the country's top wrestlers against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment charges entered day...
Wrestlers' protests: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan posts defiant video
Under fire Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh indicated he would fight fiercely against the sexual misconduct...
BJP Foundation Day: Inspired by Lord Hanuman, says Modi
India News: BJP 44th Foundation Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined the party's commitment to rid India of corruption,...
Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Bail extended, but no interim stay yet
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail in the 2019 defamation case and his two-year jail sentence was paused until a decision on his...
We are watching Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts: US
The United States today said respect for rule of law and judicial independence is a cornerstone of any democracy, referring to Congress MP...
Opposition parties lash out at BJP government as Rahul Gandhi loses MP seat
Former Indian National Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as a member of parliament, a day after being convicted in a...
Can Rahul Gandhi lose his MP seat? All you need to know
In what might prove to be a major political upheaval ahead of national elections in 2024, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been found guilty...
Indian startups had USD 1 billion deposits in SVB: Rajeev Chandrashekhar
According to Deputy IT Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Indian startups had deposits worth about USD 1 billion with embattled Silicon Valley...
Now, drive from Bangalore to Mysore in 90 minutes
Soon, one would be able to drive from Bangalore to Mysore in just one-and-a-half hours on the newly built Bangalore-Mysore Expressway.
A glimpse into UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak’s political career
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, seen as the “Brahmin face” of the second Yogi Adityanath government, is popular...
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging BBC documentary ban next week
The Supreme Court of India hear requests challenging the use of emergency powers to block the controversial BBC documentary on Prime...
Sports Ministry asks Wrestling Federation of India to suspend all activities
The Union sports ministry has suspended all activities of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after the government asked federation...
My life path led me from school to politics: Brajesh Pathak
Deputy Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh (UP), Brajesh Pathak Started my political journey when I was in school.
Bhupendra Patel sworn in as Gujarat CM in Modi, BJP leaders' presence
Bhupendra Patel was sworn in as chief minister of Gujarat for a second term today afternoon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP...
Modi magic in full swing as BJP seals record win in Gujarat; Congress clinches Himachal
The BJP has swept the 2022 Gujarat assembly election and Congress, meanwhile, has been able to wrest back Himachal Pradesh following a close...
AAP topples BJP to win Delhi’s MCD polls
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) yesterday won the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections, crossing the halfway mark with 131 seats.