Kejriwal's colleagues at the Aam Aadmi Party, along with the Opposition, have been accusing the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of their involvement in his arrest. However, the AAP Convenor said that the saffron party should not be hated as they are 'our brothers and sisters'
Mar, 23rd - 03:07 AM 2024 EDT
Kejriwal's colleagues at the Aam Aadmi Party, along with the Opposition, have been accusing the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of their involvement in his arrest. However, the AA...
Mar, 23rd - 03:07 AM 2024 EDT
Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case has raised questions about the Aam Aadmi Party’s future. Who will be its new face? Is it the end of the road? We analyse this in our weekly roundup of explainers and talk about other big stories like the IVF controversy surrounding Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents and Zomato’s ‘pure veg’ fleet
Mar, 23rd - 12:07 AM 2024 EDTArvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case has raised questions about the Aam Aadmi Party’s future. Who will be its new face? Is it the end of the road? We a...
Mar, 23rd - 12:07 AM 2024 EDT
A decade back, Arvind Kejriwal rode to power in Delhi on the heels of his India Against Corruption (IAC) movement. Now, the Aam Aadmi Party leader, who cultivated a ‘common man’ image in politics, has been arrested in a money laundering probe related to the scrapped excise policy of his government
Mar, 22nd - 06:00 AM 2024 EDTA decade back, Arvind Kejriwal rode to power in Delhi on the heels of his India Against Corruption (IAC) movement. Now, the Aam Aadmi Party leader, who cultivated a ‘common ...
Mar, 22nd - 06:00 AM 2024 EDT
As India gets ready to vote and political parties get busy with swaying voters, this article will help Firstpost readers track Congress leader Rahul Gandhi campaign as he holds rallies and meetings across the country
Mar, 21st - 08:11 AM 2024 EDTAs India gets ready to vote and political parties get busy with swaying voters, this article will help Firstpost readers track Congress leader Rahul Gandhi campaign as he hold...
Mar, 21st - 08:11 AM 2024 EDT
The BJP’s delay in announcing the nominee for its Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh has fuelled buzz that it might not field sitting MP Varun Gandhi again. Speculations are rife that the Gandhi scion, who has been critical of the Centre and Yogi Adityanath government in recent years, may feel the heat this time
Mar, 21st - 04:24 AM 2024 EDTThe BJP’s delay in announcing the nominee for its Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh has fuelled buzz that it might not field sitting MP Varun Gandhi again. Speculatio...
Mar, 21st - 04:24 AM 2024 EDT
RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned as Union minister after his party got no place in the BJP-led NDA’s seat-sharing pact in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Now, a direct contest between him and his nephew, Chirag Paswan, is likely on some seats in the state
Mar, 19th - 11:27 AM 2024 EDTRLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned as Union minister after his party got no place in the BJP-led NDA’s seat-sharing pact in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections...
Mar, 19th - 11:27 AM 2024 EDT
MNS founder Raj Thackeray’s meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday has set off speculations about the BJP getting a new ally in Maharashtra. With its 48 seats, the western state, which sends most MPs to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh, is important for the BJP’s ‘over 400’ target for its alliance NDA
Mar, 19th - 10:47 AM 2024 EDTMNS founder Raj Thackeray’s meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday has set off speculations about the BJP getting a new ally in Maharashtra. With its...
Mar, 19th - 10:47 AM 2024 EDT
Intense speculations of a likely alliance between Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal and the BJP-led NDA are doing the rounds. CM Naveen Patnaik’s party was a part of the NDA 15 years ago and rekindling the tie-up now is a ‘win-win’ for both parties. Here’s why
Mar, 7th - 04:02 AM 2024 ESTIntense speculations of a likely alliance between Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal and the BJP-led NDA are doing the rounds. CM Naveen Patnaik’s party was a part of the NDA...
Mar, 7th - 04:02 AM 2024 EST
The BJP has launched a ‘Modi ka Parivar’ campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha polls after RJD supremo Lalu Prasad said the PM has ‘no family’ at a rally recently. This is not the first time that the saffron party has capitalised on the Opposition’s barbs at Narendra Modi
Mar, 5th - 06:32 AM 2024 ESTThe BJP has launched a ‘Modi ka Parivar’ campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha polls after RJD supremo Lalu Prasad said the PM has ‘no family’ at a rally recently. This is n...
Mar, 5th - 06:32 AM 2024 EST
Rumours are rife that former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath and his son, Nakul, may depart from the Congress. The veteran party leader is in Delhi, which has further intensified the speculations. But will he join the BJP?
Feb, 17th - 07:25 AM 2024 ESTRumours are rife that former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath and his son, Nakul, may depart from the Congress. The veteran party leader is in Delhi, which has further intensified...
Feb, 17th - 07:25 AM 2024 EST
PM Modi's announcement about the nation's highest honor being awarded to the erstwhile politicians drew support from leaders across the country, with most supporting the move
Feb, 9th - 11:27 AM 2024 ESTPM Modi's announcement about the nation's highest honor being awarded to the erstwhile politicians drew support from leaders across the country, with most supporting the move...
Feb, 9th - 11:27 AM 2024 EST
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is expected to hold talks with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda, igniting murmurs of TDP rejoining the NDA. Many believe that such a move would be a win-win for both parties ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Feb, 8th - 02:55 AM 2024 ESTFormer Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is expected to hold talks with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda, igniting murmurs of TDP rejoining the NDA. Many b...
Feb, 8th - 02:55 AM 2024 EST
The Election Commission has recognised Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real Nationalist Congress Party, allotting it the party’s ‘clock’ symbol. The Sharad Pawar camp has to now decide a new name and symbol for their party
Feb, 7th - 03:23 AM 2024 ESTThe Election Commission has recognised Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real Nationalist Congress Party, allotting it the party’s ‘clock’ symbol. The Sharad Pawar camp has ...
Feb, 7th - 03:23 AM 2024 EST
All eyes are on the floor test in the Jharkhand Assembly today, as newly sworn-in Chief Minister Champai Soren will try to prove his majority. The MLAs from the JMM-led ruling coalition have exuded confidence before the big vote. However, do they have the numbers?
Feb, 4th - 11:01 PM 2024 ESTAll eyes are on the floor test in the Jharkhand Assembly today, as newly sworn-in Chief Minister Champai Soren will try to prove his majority. The MLAs from the JMM-led ruling...
Feb, 4th - 11:01 PM 2024 EST
Champai Soren was administered the oath of office by Governor C P Radhakrishnan at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Ranchi
Feb, 2nd - 04:41 AM 2024 ESTChampai Soren was administered the oath of office by Governor C P Radhakrishnan at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Ranchi...
Feb, 2nd - 04:41 AM 2024 EST
Following the resignation and subsequent arrest of Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha elected Champai Soren to be the state’s new chief minister. A son of a farmer, he has risen the political ladder and is known as a confidante of Shibu Soren, the father of Hemant and patriarch of the party
Jan, 31st - 11:04 PM 2024 ESTFollowing the resignation and subsequent arrest of Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha elected Champai Soren to be the state’s new chief minister. A son of a farmer, he...
Jan, 31st - 11:04 PM 2024 EST
There’s speculation that Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who will appear before the Enforcement Directorate today, will be arrested. In such a situation, his wife, Kalpana Soren, will reportedly take over. The 47-year-old has no political experience and currently runs a school
Jan, 31st - 01:47 AM 2024 ESTThere’s speculation that Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who will appear before the Enforcement Directorate today, will be arrested. In such a situation, his wife, Ka...
Jan, 31st - 01:47 AM 2024 EST
JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar has become Bihar chief minister for the ninth time, after he dumped the RJD and the INDIA bloc, and rejoined hands with the BJP. The move is a huge setback to the Opposition’s alliance, as it leaves many questioning the viability of such a grouping right ahead of the polls
Jan, 28th - 11:19 PM 2024 ESTJD(U)'s Nitish Kumar has become Bihar chief minister for the ninth time, after he dumped the RJD and the INDIA bloc, and rejoined hands with the BJP. The move is a huge setbac...
Jan, 28th - 11:19 PM 2024 EST
Rumours are rife that Nitish Kumar will take the oath as chief minister on Sunday with support from the BJP, marking the end of his alliance with the RJD and the INDIA bloc. Speculation says Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter’s last tweet criticising the JD(U) leader was the final straw
Jan, 26th - 06:56 AM 2024 ESTRumours are rife that Nitish Kumar will take the oath as chief minister on Sunday with support from the BJP, marking the end of his alliance with the RJD and the INDIA bloc. S...
Jan, 26th - 06:56 AM 2024 EST
Milind Deora, a two-time MP and former Union minister, quit the Congress on Sunday and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The exit will hurt the party’s chances ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as he held considerable clout in Mumbai and had connections with corporates and business houses
Jan, 14th - 11:27 PM 2024 ESTMilind Deora, a two-time MP and former Union minister, quit the Congress on Sunday and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The exit will hurt the party’s chances ahead o...
Jan, 14th - 11:27 PM 2024 EST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was another contender for the top post, but in Saturday’s meeting he said that someone from Congress should assume charge
Jan, 13th - 05:32 AM 2024 ESTBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was another contender for the top post, but in Saturday’s meeting he said that someone from Congress should assume charge...
Jan, 13th - 05:32 AM 2024 EST
The Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have turned down the invitation for the 22 January Ram Mandir opening in Ayodhya, saying that BJP has made it a political event. Some poll pundits believe this decision will hurt the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Jan, 11th - 02:44 AM 2024 ESTThe Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have turned down the invitation for the 22 January Ram Mandir opening in Ayodhya, saying that BJP h...
Jan, 11th - 02:44 AM 2024 EST
In the Sena vs Sena tussle, Speaker Rahul Narwekar has held that Uddhav Thackeray had no power to remove Eknath Shinde, giving an edge to the Maharashtra chief minister. However, the battle is far from over. The Thackeray-led group has vowed to continue its fight, and will now move the Supreme Court
Jan, 10th - 11:40 PM 2024 ESTIn the Sena vs Sena tussle, Speaker Rahul Narwekar has held that Uddhav Thackeray had no power to remove Eknath Shinde, giving an edge to the Maharashtra chief minister. Howev...
Jan, 10th - 11:40 PM 2024 EST
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that the Eknath Shinde-led group was the real Shiv Sena when rival factions emerged in 2022. The decision is a big boost for the chief minister ahead of crucial elections this year. What does this mean for Uddhav Thackeray?
Jan, 10th - 10:28 AM 2024 ESTMaharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that the Eknath Shinde-led group was the real Shiv Sena when rival factions emerged in 2022. The decision is a big boost for ...
Jan, 10th - 10:28 AM 2024 EST
In June 2022, Eknath Shinde and several MLAs rebelled against the then-chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, leading to a split in the Shiv Sena and fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which also comprised the NCP and the Congress
Jan, 10th - 08:11 AM 2024 ESTIn June 2022, Eknath Shinde and several MLAs rebelled against the then-chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, leading to a split in the Shiv Sena and fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (...
Jan, 10th - 08:11 AM 2024 EST
The Congress leadership will give Sharmila an important role in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the state polls this year, alongside the Lok Sabha election. She may get a general-secretary-level post. The move, is aimed at reviving the Congress in Andhra Pradesh
Jan, 2nd - 01:50 AM 2024 ESTThe Congress leadership will give Sharmila an important role in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the state polls this year, alongside the Lok Sabha election. She may get a general-secr...
Jan, 2nd - 01:50 AM 2024 EST
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee once again mimicked Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and claimed he would continue to do so 'a thousand times'
Dec, 25th - 02:11 AM 2023 ESTTrinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee once again mimicked Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and claimed he would continue to do so 'a thousand times' ...
Dec, 25th - 02:11 AM 2023 EST
Speaking at an event in West Bengal's Serampore, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee also criticised Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for getting upset over a 'trivial issue'
Dec, 25th - 01:54 AM 2023 ESTSpeaking at an event in West Bengal's Serampore, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee also criticised Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for getting ups...
Dec, 25th - 01:54 AM 2023 EST