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Does the Congress party need the Gandhis or the Gandhis, the party?

The Congress will be like the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland: it vanished slowly till only its smile was left.

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:08 AM IST

Patel power: How one community can swing fine political balance in Gujarat

Decoding the Patel factor: The community, which accounts for nearly 14% of state's population, was once instrumental in the BJP's rise in Gujarat in the early 90s, after the Congress alienated them

Patel power: How one community can swing fine political balance in Gujarat
Updated On : 22 May 2022 | 11:35 PM IST

No decision yet on joining BJP or AAP, says Hardik after quitting Cong

No decision yet on joining BJP or AAP, says Hardik after quitting Cong

No decision yet on joining BJP or AAP, says Hardik after quitting Cong
Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

Delhi govt seeks report from BJP-ruled civic bodies on demolition drives

The Delhi government has sought a detailed report from the BJP-ruled civic bodies on the demolition drives being conducted by them across the city since April 1, officials sources said

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Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 10:28 AM IST

A car called Congress

The only way forward for Congress is to create something new. Not in the image of the glorious past like the Ambassador, but a brand new product looking at the future

A car called Congress
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 9:30 AM IST

Crime rising as Delhi Police busy protecting BJP goons, says AAP; cops deny

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday targeted the Delhi Police alleging that it has failed to check the rise in crime in the national capital as it is busy protecting "BJP goons" and Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga who is accused in a case in Punjab. Addressing a press conference, AAP leader Atishi listed a number of crime cases registered in the national capital recently and accused the Delhi Police of failing to check the crime in the city. She alleged that the city police force was busy protecting "BJP goons" and BJP leader Bagga. The Delhi Police, however, rejected the charge and said the entire nation recognises it as a professional force. "Delhi Police is the best performing state in Crime & Criminal Tracking Network System implementation. Delhi Police was adjudged the best police in National Digital Evidence Contest, 2021," it said in a statement. AAP leader Atishi said the law and ordered situation in the national capital has worsened to the extent that miscreants opened fire at .

Crime rising as Delhi Police busy protecting BJP goons, says AAP; cops deny
Updated On : 09 May 2022 | 9:18 AM IST

No alliances with parties, want to partner 1.3 bn Indians: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his party would not ally with other outfits as it intended to partner with 130 crore people of India.

No alliances with parties, want to partner 1.3 bn Indians: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 08 May 2022 | 11:26 PM IST

Nadda asks Delhi BJP to step up attack on AAP after Tajinder Bagga episode

Nadda on Saturday held a meeting with senior party leaders, including Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta, national vice president Baijayant Jay Panda, general secretary (organisation) Delhi Siddharthan

Nadda asks Delhi BJP to step up attack on AAP after Tajinder Bagga episode
Updated On : 08 May 2022 | 10:33 AM IST

Country not autocracy, will run according to Constitution: AAP on Bagga row

AAP Punjab hit out at the BJP governments at the Centre and in Haryana over the controversy surrounding Tajinder Singh Bagga's arrest, and said this country will run according to the Constitution

Country not autocracy, will run according to Constitution: AAP on Bagga row
Updated On : 07 May 2022 | 8:08 PM IST

SAD's Badal accuses AAP of settling political scores through Bagga's arrest

Condemning BJP leader Tajinder Bagga's arrest, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of "misusing" Punjab Police to target the opposition parties.Badal also said that people elected AAP to bring meaningful change in Punjab, not to settle political scores."Badlav doesn't mean misusing Police to target political opponents. @BhagwantMann should imm stop registering cases & arresting Kejriwal's opponents as done in case of @TajinderBagga. Pbis elected you to bring meaningful change, not to settle political scores of your party head," the SAD chief tweeted.The SAD chief also said that AAP formed its government in Punjab on the basis of fake promises."AAP has started hooliganism in the state and misusing the Punjab police. Punjab DGP should take responsibility for this matter. AAP has formed the government in Punjab on fake promises. They will not fulfill any promise," Badal told reporters here today.Earlier in the day, Bagga ..

SAD's Badal accuses AAP of settling political scores through Bagga's arrest
Updated On : 06 May 2022 | 7:53 PM IST

Punjab cops arrest Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Bagga; get held up in Haryana

The Delhi BJP spokesperson came under fire from the AAP, which is ruling both Delhi and Punjab, for his tweet against Kejriwal over 'The Kashmir Files' movie

Punjab cops arrest Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Bagga; get held up in Haryana
Updated On : 06 May 2022 | 1:56 PM IST

AAP govt is looking for excuses to end power subsidy in Delhi: BJP

The AAP govt here is looking for ways and excuses to end power subsidy, the Delhi BJP alleged on Thursday

AAP govt is looking for excuses to end power subsidy in Delhi: BJP
Updated On : 05 May 2022 | 9:40 PM IST

Lack of enthusiasm among workers affects BJP preparation for Delhi bypoll

Sources said that not a single meeting called by the BJP to discuss preparation has witnessed hundred per cent attendance

Lack of enthusiasm among workers affects BJP preparation for Delhi bypoll
Updated On : 05 May 2022 | 12:05 PM IST

Agree with removing loudspeakers from religious places in Delhi: AAP

Hours after its Kalkaji MLA Atishi opposed the BJP's demand for removal of loudspeakers from religious places in Delhi, the AAP on Tuesday came out with a clarification

Agree with removing loudspeakers from religious places in Delhi: AAP
Updated On : 03 May 2022 | 11:52 PM IST

CM Mann terms situation 'peaceful' in Patiala, accuses Oppn for violence

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday assured that the situation in Patiala is 'peaceful' after violence broke out in the district on April 29.

CM Mann terms situation 'peaceful' in Patiala, accuses Oppn for violence
Updated On : 01 May 2022 | 9:08 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives in Delhi, meets Arvind Kejriwal

Banerjee is in Delhi to attend the Justice Conclave programme in the national capital on Saturday where Chief Ministers of other states are scheduled to be present at the event

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives in Delhi, meets Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 7:47 AM IST

Disruptions in functioning of NCT of Delhi, LG 'kept in dark': Centre to SC

In an affidavit filed in response to an AAP government plea challenging the 2021 Act, the Centre said the Amendment Act seeks to streamline the governance of NCT of Delhi and cut down the conflict

Disruptions in functioning of NCT of Delhi, LG 'kept in dark': Centre to SC
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 9:20 AM IST

Punjab govt to replicate Delhi's education model: CM Bhagwant Mann

Mann, who is on a two-day visit to Delhi along with his senior officers, toured health institutes and schools in the national capital to understand the "Delhi model" and replicate it in the state

Punjab govt to replicate Delhi's education model: CM Bhagwant Mann
Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 2:49 PM IST

Mann to sign MoUs with Delhi to impart quality health, education facilities

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is likely to sign a few MoUs with the Government of Delhi for imparting quality health and education facilities to people in the state during his visit to the national capital

Mann to sign MoUs with Delhi to impart quality health, education facilities
Updated On : 24 Apr 2022 | 7:10 PM IST

Himachal too will get 'honest govt': Arvind Kejriwal to CM Jairam Thakur

He was replying to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur's "Delhi's model is not acceptable in Himachal" comment

Himachal too will get 'honest govt': Arvind Kejriwal to CM Jairam Thakur
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 7:17 AM IST