Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) Dr V. Maitreyan’s political career is a study in adaptability -- a journey that has taken him from the ideological world of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the power corridors of Delhi, from being a BJP state president to a three-term AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP, and now, a new recruit in the DMK.
Patna, Aug 13 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Wednesday issued a strong rebuttal to Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav’s remarks on boycotting the upcoming Assembly elections, accusing him of fearing defeat and attempting to flee the political battlefield.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) BJP lawmaker Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his repeated assertions and charges against the Election Commission of India (ECI) as well as its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in Bihar and cited 'multiple examples from the past' to rebut his claims.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) With Pakistan failing to meet three out of the five targets fixed by the International Monetary Fund for the second review of the $7 billion bailout package, India’s stand has been vindicated that Islamabad has been a prolonged borrower, with a very poor track record of implementation and adherence to the IMF's programme conditions
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was registered as a voter in India even before she became an Indian citizen.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) With the ruling BJP refusing to yield to Opposition's demands on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Bihar and accusing the Opposition of politicizing the matter for political gains, Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, fired back and questioned the former, asking “If we are doing politics, then what are they doing — social service?” He also rallied behind Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's upcoming yatra in Bihar, stating that the ruling dispensation must be held accountable for its failings.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The decision by several municipal bodies across the country to shut down meat shops and slaughterhouses on Independence Day has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who say such restrictions contradict the very idea of freedom being celebrated.
Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) Former AIADMK Rajya Sabha member V. Maitreyan on Wednesday joined the ruling DMK, marking yet another turning point in his long political journey.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday led a Tiranga Yatra in his Janakpuri Assembly constituency, which saw participation of hundreds of school children and youth, all rallying behind one common goal - to foster national unity, promote respect for the national flag and strengthen bonds of brotherhood across the country.
Sambalpur, Aug 13 (IANS) In a vibrant display of patriotism, Odisha's Sambalpur district administration on Wednesday organised a ‘Tiranga Bike Rally’ to ignite national pride among citizens ahead of India’s 79th Independence Day.
