Taking an indirect jibe at GST being called as Good and Simple Tax by the Centre, the Congress on Saturday termed the Goods and Services Tax(GST) as good for government and bad for people. While addressing a press conference, former union minister and senior Congress leader, Kapil Sibal, pointed out[Read More…]
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Kiran Bedi nominated three MLAs, Congress protests
Congress party members staged a protest against state Lt. Governor Kiran Bedi outside Raj Bhavan in Puducherry on Saturday. The DMK, VCK and two other communist parties had called for a shutdown protest against Bedi’s style of functioning. The protestors were shouting slogans against the nomination of three Bharatiya Janata[Read More…]
Will not show Indu Sarkar to anybody before release, says Madhur Bhandarkar
Days after Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam requested screening of upcoming film ‘Indu Sarkar,’ filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has said that he will not show the movie to anyone before release. “I will not show Indu Sarkar to anybody. I have received letters from Sanjay Nirupam, Jagdish Tytler and and Priya Singh[Read More…]
‘Accidental Prime Minister’: Rs 328 cr from sugar factory scam used to make film, says Congress, NCP
The ‘Accidental Prime Minister,’ a much-talked about film on former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is again in the news for all the wrong reasons. The film is based on a book written by his media advisor Sanjaya Baru. And the opposition parties in Maharashtra have alleged that funds from[Read More…]
Opposition must have an alternative agenda to the government: Nitish Kumar
Speaking at a press conference in Patna on Monday, Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, said that the’ Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar is strong’. The JD(U) chief said that being the largest Opposition party, the Congress should set the Opposition’s agenda. “Opposition must have an alternative agenda to the government as[Read More…]
Presidential Polls: Meira Kumar asks Tamil Nadu lawmakers to listen to inner voice
On Sunday, opposition’s Presidential candidate Meira Kumar asked all lawmakers (MLAs and MP) from Tamil Nadu to listen to their “inner voice” while they cast their vote in the presidential election. As per reports, Kumar said that she wanted their support in “this ideological battle”, referring to the upcoming Presidential[Read More…]
Congress to boycott midnight GST bash on June 30
The Congress will boycott the launch of the Good and Services Tax (GST) on June 30 midnight during a special session of Parliament. “The Congress has decided not to attend GST midnight session on June 30 in Parliament,” said Congress’ Satyavrat Chaturvedi, reported HT. After this boycott decision, Congress has[Read More…]
Congress terms Modi-Trump meet disappointing, Naidu says oppn ‘jealous’
After Congress called the result of PM Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump as “disappointing”, I&B minister Venkaiah Naidu retorted that the Opposition party was jealous of its own “lost opportunities” in diplomacy. “This is borne out of sheer jealousy and guilt as Prime Minister’s every foreign visit holds[Read More…]
After Sushma Swaraj slammed Meira Kumar as biased, video of her praising the presidential candidate surfaces
Responding to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s tweet questioning the non-partisanship of opposition presidential candidate Meira Kumar during her term as Lok Sabha Speaker, the Congress Twitter handle on Monday posted an old video of the BJP leader showering praises on the Congress veteran in which she was heard saying[Read More…]
Presidential polls: Congress slams Sushma Swaraj for attacking Meira Kumar
The Congress slammed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for targeting Opposition Presidential nominee Meira Kumar on Monday. It said the former should refrain from doing such things while holding a responsible position. “Sushma Swaraj’s tweet gives an impression that Meira ji did not allow her to speak, but that is[Read More…]
Bravo! This Congress MLA reinstills hope in humanity
While there is so much infiltrating our everyday lives, little humane gestures restores our faith in mankind. In one such instance, Congress legislator Roji M John visited a hearing and speech- impaired man who was trolled as the “first drunkard on Kochi Metro” by people on social media, reported Hindustan[Read More…]
BJP slams Congress for ‘dividing the country’ over Prez polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday slammed the Congress Party for ‘dividing’ the nation on the upcoming presidential election. While appreciating Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar’s, decision to support NDA’s presidential nominee, Ram Nath Kovind, BJP leader, Siddharth Nath Singh, said that the Congress has always worked towards dividing[Read More…]
‘Bihar Ki Beti’ Meira Kumar nominated only to lose: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has defended his choice of supporting NDA’s presidential nominee and former Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind. Nitish Kumar said that the decision of supporting Ram Nath Kovind was well-thought-out and ‘Bihar Ki Beti’ Meira Kumar has been selected only to lose. In Bihar’s capital Patna,[Read More…]
Kerala: Farmer commits suicide outside village office after being harassed by staffs
On Wednesday night, a farmer allegedly committed suicide outside a village office in Kerala’s Kozhikode district. 57-year-old Kavilpurayidathil Joy hailing from Chakkittapara village was found hanging around 9.30 pm after he was allegedly harassed by staff in the village office which led to the suicide. He left behind a wife[Read More…]
Meira Kumar may be Congress’ choice for Presidential polls
Former LS Speaker, Meira Kumar’s meeting with party chief, Sonia Gandhi, on Wednesday, fuelled speculation that she has emerged as the party’s front-runner for the presidential candidate. Cracks in the opposition emerged after the JD(U) decided to extend its support to NDA nominee, Ram Nath Kovind, on Wednesday. Following the[Read More…]
‘Hindu-terrorism’ was a ploy by Congress: BJP leader Anil Vij
Hitting out at the Congress party, BJP leader and Haryana Health and Sports Minister, Anil Vij, on Wednesday alleged that the concept of ‘Hindu terrorism’ was a ploy by the party. “There can’t be a terminology like Hindu terrorism. A Hindu cannot be a terrorist. Had there been Hindu terrorism,[Read More…]
Congress urges Big B to withdraw from GST promotion
Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam has urged the Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan to withdraw from GST promotion to avoid getting targeted by traders later. Earlier, the government roped in Mr Bachchan to promote Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is set to roll out from July 1. According to Times Now, the Central[Read More…]
Woman files case against Yogi Adityanath for posting her nude picture online
As per media reports, Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, has been caught in a controversy, after a tribal woman from Assam filed a case against him for sharing her nude photograph on his social media page 10 years ago. The photograph was taken during a stir in Guwahati ten[Read More…]
The mission of my politics is “RSS-Mukt Bharat”: Shehzad Poonawalla
Shehzad, a lawyer and a social commentator, decided to take up politics at a tender age after being affected by the infamous Gujarat riots. Shehzad volunteered for Congress in his early days, even campaigning door to door for candidates in the municipal, assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Hailing from Pune,[Read More…]
Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide presidential candidate
As the BJP announced its presidential candidate yesterday, the opposition, hesitated to question his credentials but said it will hold a meeting on 22 June to chalk out its strategy. The opposition leaders have agreed to attend 22 June meeting which is to be chaired by Congress President Sonia Gandhi[Read More…]
Centre and State must take Darjeeling matter seriously: Congress
The Congress Party recommended both the Centre and the West Bengal Governments to take the Darjeeling issue seriously and to come to a decision instead of going out. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee left for Netherlands on Monday. “The situation in Darjeeling is becoming worse day by day. The Central and[Read More…]
Indu Sarkar: Honest depiction or deliberate defamation?
The much-awaited film, Indu Sarkar, has already caused a storm among the people, who are anxiously waiting for its release now. Its trailer has gripped everyone and dates back to the time when India was in its gloomiest phase. While the makers of ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’, are required to[Read More…]
Ram Nath Kovind, Twitterati goes bonkers over the new sensation in town
After months of wait and debate, BJP President Amit Shah has finally declared the name of its party’s presidential candidate and it is barely-known Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind. Just after the announcement, the social media was abuzz with Kovind’s name all over the internet. The decision came in a surprising[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi turns 47, trends on Twitter
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi, turned 47 on Monday and his birthday is trending on Twitter with the #HappyBirthdayRG since midnight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Gandhi on his Twitter handle. Birthday greetings to the Congress Vice President, Shri Rahul Gandhi. I pray for his long and healthy life. @OfficeOfRG —[Read More…]
‘Sabka Vikas’ not possible in Odisha till BJD is in power
On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that “Sabka Vikas” (development of all) was not possible in Odisha till BJD remained in power in the state. “The nature has given all resources like water, forest, mineral and rich human resources to Odisha. Still, the state remains poor.[Read More…]