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Amarinder sets up committee to suggest remedial action on killer airport road in Mohali '

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today constituted a four-member committee to suggest urgent remedial measures for the severely damaged killer airport Road, already under scanner by the vigilance bureau, in Mohali. The Chief Minister, on the recommendation of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), has directed the committee to submit its report within 30 days in the inte

Amit Shah slams Rahul for defending dynastic politics'

BJP chief Amit Shah today criticised Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on dynastic politics and said the BJP believes in the politics of performance while the Congress banks on the "politics of appeasement and dynasty".

In his inaugural address at the BJP national executive, Shah said the current president, vice president and the prime minister had reached their position du

Election Commission launches new IT Apps for Assembly polls '

In order to ensure transparency, accessibility, coordination and better management for conduct of various works relating to Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, scheduled to be held by the end of this year, the Election Commission on Monday prepared a set of new IT software applications to be used in the ensuing elections. Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti along with other members launched t

Ryan reopens after 16-day halt, amid tightened security '

A fortnight after remaining closed due to the murder of a seven-year-old student, Ryan International School, situated in the Bhondsi area of this Haryana district here, reopened amid heightened security measures. According to a school official, Ryan has installed 40 new CCTV cameras, apart from changing the security agency responsible for guarding the premises.

The school, which came to limel

BJP meet lauds note ban, PM's diplomatic skills on China '

The BJP National Executive today lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his leadership for leading India into a new era of diplomatic endeavours both in terms of enhancing nation's image overseas and also in helping improve relations in the neighbourhood. Briefing reporters, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari referred to recent standoff with China in Doklam sector and said Prime Minister Modi showed h

Lalu seeks two weeks time to appear before CBI in graft case'

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has sought two weeks to appear before the CBI for questioning in connection with a case of alleged graft in giving the maintenance contract for two IRCTC hotels to a private firm, sources said today.

The contracts were given when Yadav was railway minister.

Yadav, who was summoned by the CBI for the second time to appear before the investigating team, sent his la

Amit Shah's comments against Rahul reflect his frustration:Congress'

Slamming the comments made by BJP President Amit Shah against party vice president Rahul Gandhi, the Congress today said the comments reflected his frustration over the failure of the NDA Government on all fronts. Talking to reporters here, AICC spokesperson Manish Tewari said,'Amit Shah's comments against Mr Rahul Gandhi reflect his frustration over the failure of the NDA Government on all front

BJP must strive to herald a 'New India', promote meritocracy: Amit Shah '

Delivering what has been described as an "inspirational" address, BJP chief Amit Shah in his presidential speech to the party's National Executive on Monday urged leaders and workers to stand by PM Narendra Modi's agenda of 'Clean India' and strive to achieve a 'New India'. The BJP chief asserted that his party was committed to ushering in a 'New India' as envisioned by the Prime Minister and tha

Amit Shah flays Rahul, says BJP to promote "politics of performance, not dynasty" '

The BJP is committed to ushering in a 'New India' as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that will have good governance and corruption free atmosphere and the party believes in promoting the "politics of performance", party chief Amit Shah said here on Monday. In his presidential address at the BJP National Executive, Mr Shah rejected outright the "politics of dynasty" as being allegedly p

Mukul Roy resigns from party's working committee '

Dealing a major blow to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, her once 'Man Friday' Mukul Roy today resigned from the party's working committee, thereby setting at rest all speculations doing rounds over his strained relationship with the party. Mr Roy, ruling Trinamool Congress founder member Mukul Roy and Rajya Sabha MP told reporters that he would quit the organisation and the Rajya Sabha post after

Rahul 'thanks' Sushma for recognising Congress' great legacy '

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi today expressed his gratitude to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for 'recognising' his party's 'great vision and legacy'. In a tweet, Mr Gandhi said, 'Sushma ji, thank you for finally recognising Congress governments' great vision and legacy of setting up IITs and IIMs.' Congress communication department head Randeep Surjewala also acknowledged the Ext

Rahul Gandhi's lack of aura helps Modi, say new book '

As the stage is being set for coronation of Rahul Gandhi as new Congress President, a new book says, the Amethi MP “has not (been) able to construct a wider appeal” like others in the Nehru-Gandhi family. “Rahul Gandhi appeals to no particular social group or class. Nor is he an overarching leader across classes and communities – which (made) Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi disti

PM's comments on developmental projects improper: Cong '

Criticising the comments by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that if he lays the foundation stone of a project, he makes sure that he inaugurates it as well, the Congress today said that in a democracy development is a continuing process wherein projects started by one Government are dedicated to the nation by the successive regimes. Talking to reporters here, AICC spokesperson Rajeev Shukla said, ''

Lalu Yadav attacks PM over unemployment and GST '

Former Bihar chief minister and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unemployment in the country and on the issue of GST. Addressing a press conference after appearing before the special CBI courts here in connection with the multi crore fodder scam case, he said that unemployment was at an all time high in the country over which the prime minister needed

Mamata holds high level meeting on security for Durga Puja,Muharram '

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today held a meeting with top civil and police officials regarding maintenance of law and order during the festivals, including immersion of Durga idols, with a note that every community puja committee should seek the local police station's permission about timing and routes of immersion. Calcutta High Court in an order on Thursday directed the DGP, police commissio

Yogi, Maurya resign from Lok Sabha'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya today resigned from the membership of the Lok Sabha. Both the leaders submitted their resignations to Dr D Bhalla, secretary to the Lok Sabha secretariat, official sources said.

The Chief Minister and his deputy have been elected members of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. On March 19, Mr Adityanath took oath a

Sonia asks Modi to pass Women's Reservation Bill'

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urgently pass the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha where the BJP has a majority.

In a letter to Modi, Gandhi said: "You may recall that the Rajya Sabha had passed the Women's Reservation Bill on March 9, 2010. Since then, however, it has languished in the Lok Sabha for one reason or another.

"I am wri

Rahul recalls transition from typewriters to computers at PMO'

Indians take time to accept a new idea but adopt it quickly when they understand it, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said today as he recalled the resistance faced by his father when he introduced computers in the Prime Minister's Office in the early 80s.

Gandhi, while addressing supporters at a hotel here, said when his father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi wanted to install comp

India's reputation of peace and harmony being challenged: Rahul'

In an apparent reference to the BJP, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi today said some forces were dividing the country, destroying India's reputation abroad of a land of peace and harmony. 'India has always shown the world how to live in harmony. For thousands of years India has had a reputation of peace and harmony. This is being challenged. There are forces in our country that are dividing

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