Politics News

VHP continues attack against Sonia Gandhi

The Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tuesday linked Congress president Sonia Gandhi with the Catholic organisation Opus Dei (God's Work) and urged the government to conduct a probe to uncover the mastermind behind 'the unusual deaths' of her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi, husband Rajiv Gandhi and brother-in-law Sanjay Gandhi.10:00 PM on November 25

Government will not tolerate attacks on minorities: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated Tuesday his government would not tolerate attacks on religious and other minorities and do every thing possible to ensure that perpetrators of such hate crimes are dealt with severely.9:32 PM on November 25

Andhra Governor Tiwari asked to appear in court in paternity case

The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D. Tiwari to appear before it Dec 16 after a man, who is grandson of a former union minister, claimed that he was his son.9:32 PM on November 25

BJP and its ideology inspired by Hitler: Congress

The Congress Tuesday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seemed to have been inspired by Adolf Hitler as could be seen from the way it was trying to derail the investigations into the Malegaon blast.9:31 PM on November 25

When Jolly met Dikshit

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Vijay Jolly, who is taking on Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in Saturday's assembly elections, loves drama. On Tuesday, he along with his wife Rashmi and sons Rishi and Kabir paid an early morning visit to Dikshit.9:31 PM on November 25

Wedding and voting, but Dikshit not worried

This is one coincidence that could prove costly for the Congress party. On Saturday, the day Delhi goes to polls, there are an estimated 20,000 weddings! But Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is not worried.9:31 PM on November 25

'Rath race' between BJP, Congress

The BJP seems to be following its 'rath ideology' too seriously in Delhi. First it was chief ministerial candidate Vijay Kumar Malhotra's 'Ashwamedh rath', then the radio BJP on an open truck and the latest is Harsh Vardhan Vahini - a small open van with an LCD screen on it.9:31 PM on November 25

What is Nitin Katara doing in BJP office?

Many were surprised with the presence of Nitin Katara at the BJP office Tuesday when they launched the Radio BJP. Nitin is the younger brother of Nitish Katara, who was killed by Vikas Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D.P. Yadav, in 2002.9:30 PM on November 25

'Basanti jindabad, BJP murdabad'

It was an unusual public meeting. Impatient to see the 'dream girl' of yesteryears, Bollywood actress and BJP MP Hema Malini, hundreds of people gathered for a political rally in Jaipur late Monday evening started shouting slogans against the party.9:30 PM on November 25

Poll panel gets notice on party recongnition, symbol rule

The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to the Election Commission on a lawsuit questioning the legality of its rule for recognising a political outfit as state-level party and allotting a fixed election symbol to it.9:30 PM on November 25

Only Congress can give stable government: Chidambram

Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday said that only the Congress can give a stable government in Delhi for it is the only party that can take forward the ethos of secularism in the capital.9:03 PM on November 25

Malegaon blast inquiry should be impartial: Advani

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Tuesday said he had no objection to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) investigating the Malegaon blast but the inquiry should be impartial and professional.9:00 PM on November 25

Announcement of petrol price cut violates poll code: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday termed the central government's announcement to reduce petrol and diesel prices after the assembly elections as a violation of the electoral code of conduct as it attempts to influence the voters.8:33 PM on November 25

Apex court seeks update on river-linking projects

The Supreme Court Tuesday sought a detailed status report from the government on the implementation of five river-linking projects in southern, western and central India.8:32 PM on November 25

Congress releases please-all manifesto for Rajasthan polls

The Congress has, in a please-all manifesto for the Dec 4 state assembly elections, vowed to provide a transparent and sensitive government in Rajasthan.8:32 PM on November 25