Kharge’s claim of being denied CM post in 1999 sparks row; BJP says Gandhi family blocked Dalit rise

Kharge's claim of being denied CM post in 1999 sparks row; BJP says Gandhi family blocked Dalit rise

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, July 28 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent remark that he was denied the Chief Minister’s post in Karnataka in 1999 despite his hard work has sparked a controversy and triggered a political debate across the state. Reacting to Kharge’s statement, the Karnataka BJP, on Monday, alleged that the … Read more

Sachin Pilot slams BJP, ED over Chaitanya Baghel’s arrest, sparks political row in Chhattisgarh

Sachin Pilot slams BJP, ED over Chaitanya Baghel's arrest, sparks political row in Chhattisgarh

Follow Us on Google News Raipur, July 26 (IANS) The political temperature in Chhattisgarh soared on Saturday as Congress secretary and senior leader Sachin Pilot launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), accusing them of designing a campaign to weaken and isolate the grand old party’s leadership … Read more

‘Not Indira is India era’: Udit Raj’s ‘Rahul Gandhi as second Ambedkar’ remark sparks row

‘Not Indira is India era’: Udit Raj’s ‘Rahul Gandhi as second Ambedkar’ remark sparks row

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A controversial statement by Congress leader Udit Raj, equating Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with B.R. Ambedkar, has triggered sharp reactions from across the political spectrum, with several leaders terming it a “crude joke” and an “insult” to the Father … Read more

Manjhi-Kushwaha meeting in Delhi sparks buzz amid Bihar NDA seat sharing talks

Manjhi-Kushwaha meeting in Delhi sparks buzz amid Bihar NDA seat sharing talks

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Rashtriya Lok Morcha President Upendra Kushwaha met at Manjhi’s official residence in New Delhi on Thursday, triggering speculation about the NDA’s seat-sharing strategy and poll preparations. While both parties termed it a “formal … Read more

Beniwal sparks row, says Dhankhar resigned under BJP pressure

Beniwal sparks row, says Dhankhar resigned under BJP pressure

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) founder and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has alleged that Dhankhar did not step down as Vice President voluntarily but was compelled to resign under pressure from the BJP. Reacting to Dhankhar’s exit – officially attributed to health reasons – Beniwal questioned both … Read more

MP: Harda college sparks outrage over naming chicken breed after ‘Narmada’

MP: Harda college sparks outrage over naming chicken breed after ‘Narmada’

Follow Us on Google News Harda, July 19 (IANS) A private veterinary college in Harda has sparked a religious and cultural controversy by naming a chicken breed “Narmada” in a recent advertisement. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the Narmada Brahmin Samaj – also known as Narmadiya Brahmins, which considers the mighty river Narmada … Read more

Uddhav’s ‘Thackeray brand’ remark sparks political firestorm in Maharashtra

Uddhav’s 'Thackeray brand' remark sparks political firestorm in Maharashtra

Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s remarks on the “Thackeray brand” and the Election Commission have reignited political tensions in Maharashtra, with the MahaYuti alliance accusing him of destroying the legacy he now claims to protect. In a fiery interview with Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece on Saturday, … Read more

MP: Cong shares social media post comparing ‘namaz’ and ‘Kanwar Yatra’, sparks political row

MP: Cong shares social media post comparing 'namaz' and 'Kanwar Yatra', sparks political row

Follow Us on Google News Bhopal, July 16 (IANS) A photograph with title “Ek Desh Do Kanoon” (one nation two laws) was shared from the Congress’ official social media account — ‘With Congress’ — that has sparked a political controversy in Madhya Pradesh. The Congress’ social media post has two photographs – one that shows … Read more

Sawan devotion: Kanwar Yatra sparks surge in demand for religious items

Sawan devotion: Kanwar Yatra sparks surge in demand for religious items

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The sacred month of Sawan, revered as auspicious especially for devotees of Lord Shiva, is being celebrated with deep devotion and vibrant rituals across India. With the onset of the Kanwar Yatra, markets are witnessing a sharp rise in the demand for religious items. With … Read more