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The National Capital Territory of Delhi was allocated three seats in the Rajya Sabha and these are currently being held by Karan Singh, Janardan Dwivedi and Parvez Hashmi (all Congress).

Polls to 5 Rajya Sabha seats from UP, Sikkim, Delhi January 16

It said that the Delhi HC in 1994 dismissed a petition filed against holding separate elections for the three seats.

23 Dec 2017 12:49 AM

The notification to hold elections to fill up the five seats will be issued on December 29. The voting and counting will be held on January 16. (Photo: File)

Election for 5 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on Jan 16

EC announced that polls to fill up five Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim will be held on January 16.

22 Dec 2017 5:37 PM

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Manohar Parrikar U-turn on Mahadayi water makes Cong nervous

Govt of Goa is willing to consider the request to work out an amicable settlement strictly restricted to drinking water supply.

22 Dec 2017 6:03 AM

‘Share Mahadayi water with Karnataka

Amit Shah’s tactical move can swing votes in Bombay-Karnataka region.

21 Dec 2017 5:42 AM

The Goa chief minister was speaking at the Goa Arts and Literature Festival in Panaji. (Photo: PTI)

Army purchased arms from abroad prior to surgical strikes, says Parrikar

Parrikar said that the defence ministry plays the role of 'backroom boys' in successfully conducting international diplomacy.

10 Dec 2017 11:21 AM

Manohar Parrikar, who succeeded UPA's Antony as Defence Minister when NDA came to power in 2014, was speaking at the Goa Arts and Literature Festival in Panaji after launching a book 'Securing India The Modi Way', penned by Nitin Gokhale. (Photo: PTI)

Rafale deal gives India edge over Pak in air power: Parrikar slams ex-defence min

'Aircraft may cost 90 million euros but other parts will cost 150 million euros because you have to make it fighting-fit,' Parrikar said.

10 Dec 2017 10:45 AM

Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

IAF’s 36 Rafales: What’s the noise about?

The Rafale is a top class 4+ generation fighter. Perhaps even the best.

28 Nov 2017 5:18 AM

In the video, a middle-aged man was purportedly seen bragging about his 'contacts' in the CMO when a traffic police constable asked him to pay fine for riding a two-wheeler without wearing helmet. (Photo: AP)

Goa: Man 'flaunts' CMO 'contacts' to avoid traffic fine; CM orders probe

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has directed DGP Muktesh Chandar to inquire into the incident.

26 Nov 2017 5:03 PM

Rs 100 crore black cash seized from Goa’s casinos, says Manohar Parrikar

IT raided 36 places and found that Rs 100 cr black money transactions linked with casinos were made.

09 Nov 2017 1:05 AM

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said, 'In 1950, Sardar Patel had predicted what would happen in 1965 (India-Pakistan war)...the war that happened with China, even the Dokalam issue, which has come up in the recent times.' (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

In letter to Nehru, Sardar Patel predicted Dokalam: Goa CM

Goa CM said he got an opportunity to read about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel when he was defence minister.

01 Nov 2017 4:05 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet rejig: Less burden for ministers with additional charge; Modi to induct new faces

The current strength of the council of ministers, including the PM, is 73 and the maximum number of ministers cannot go beyond 81.

02 Sep 2017 8:26 AM

Speaking on the way forward, Jaitley stated that the next step would be to put an end to black money used in elections, adding that the final stage of proposals is being deliberated. (Photo: PTI/File)

Tenure as Defence Minister won't last for long: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley was given additional charge of the Defence Ministry when Manohar Parrikar became the Chief Minister of Goa.

31 Aug 2017 1:20 PM

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and BJP leader Vishwajit Rane addresses a press conference after winning Panaji and Valpoi by-elections respectively, in Panaji, Goa. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi congratulates Manohar Parrikar on bypoll win

After his stint as the defence minister, Parrikar had returned to state politics in March.

29 Aug 2017 1:45 AM

Manohar Parrikar polled 9,862 votes against 5,059 by Girish Chodankar. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Goa Assembly bypoll: Parrikar wins against Chodankar by 4803 votes

Parrikar was sworn in as Goa CM in March 2017 after the BJP formed a coalition govt with Goa Forward Party, MGP and independents.

28 Aug 2017 10:06 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Of Cabinet reshuffles & popularity contests

According to the Delhi grapevine, a Cabinet reshuffle should take place before Mr Modi leaves for the Brics summit on September 3.

27 Aug 2017 12:23 AM

People wait in queue to cast their vote in Nandyal assembly by-polls in Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Assembly bypolls: Voting for 4 seats underway in Delhi, AP, Goa

The polling, being held at 76 booths, including 30 in Panaji and 46 in Valpoi, will continue till 5 pm.

23 Aug 2017 10:34 AM

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: File)

Manipur killings prompted 2016 surgical strikes; planned 15 months back: Parrikar

A small terrorist organisation of 200 people killing 18 Dogra soldiers was an insult to the Indian Army, Parrikar said.

01 Jul 2017 5:07 PM

Goa: 100 days of Parrikar govt, ally says CM 'more mature'

While Parrikar refused to be interviewed on completion of 100 days in office, the allies reiterated their support to the government.

28 Jun 2017 4:59 PM

Parrikar: Decision on CBI probe only after SIT report

Parrikar said that the state government had not yet taken any decision on handing over the inquiry to CBI.

27 Jun 2017 1:39 AM

No reason to worry about GST, govt to ensure smooth transition: Goa CM

The chief minister said the general consumer would benefit from GST as it will bring down prices of a slew of commodities.

26 Jun 2017 5:29 PM

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