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Choudhary told ANI, 'Our party has already moved motion in favour of Om Birla as Speaker of Lok Sabha.' (Photo: ANI)

Congress backs NDA candidate for LS Speaker post

This was disclosed by Adhir Ranjan Choudhary, new leader of Congress party in the House.

18 Jun 2019 8:48 PM

Once nominated, Birla, who won from Kota-Bundi parliamentary seat in Rajasthan, will easily become the speaker as the National Democratic Alliance has a clear majority in the House. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NDA nominates Om Birla for LS Speaker’s post, parties extend support

The Opposition has not yet announced any candidate for the post while Tuesday is the last day to file nomination.

18 Jun 2019 10:08 AM

Two more MPs will be nominated by the government from the Anglo Indian community.(Photo: File)

First Parliament session of 17th LS to commence on Monday

The first two days of the session will be completely devoted to oath-taking by 542 members of the 17th Lok Sabha.

16 Jun 2019 6:33 PM

Among those who arrived for the meeting were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Prahlad Joshi and leader of BJP in Rajya Sabha Thawar Chand Gehlot.

Ahead of Budget session, all-party meet begins

After the all-party meet, a meeting of NDA leaders will take place in the Parliament later in the evening.

16 Jun 2019 12:43 PM

It is worth mentioning that the JD(U) has not joined the BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre, but has decided to stay as a part of the alliance. (Photo: ANI)

Rajiv Ranjan Singh is JD(U) parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha

Baidyanath Prasad Mahto would be party's Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, while Dileshwar Kamat would be the Chief Whip.

11 Jun 2019 7:28 PM

He also added that party would like to see Bihar being given the 'special status' and will push forth the demand in the future too. (Photo: PTI)

Will not compromise with principles, alliance with BJP to continue: Nitish Kumar

‘Our focus is on developing Bihar. We are focused on helping the nation through developing our state,’ he said at a press conference.

10 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

JD(U) will fight the upcoming elections in J&K, Jharkhand, Haryana and Delhi alone. (Photo: PTI)

JD(U) to be part of NDA only in state, not centre

JD(U) during their National Executive meet, they decided that they will be BJP ally in Bihar and will not be part of NDA outside.

09 Jun 2019 3:56 PM

According to the latest depositories data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused a net sum of Rs 7,919.73 crore into equities and Rs 1,111.42 crore in the debt market during May 2-31. (Representational Image)

FPIs remain buyers for fourth consecutive month; infuse Rs 9,031 cr in May

Interestingly, foreign investors were net sellers for the first three weeks of May, but became buyers ahead of election results.

02 Jun 2019 1:53 PM

There is no official confirmation from either the Indian National Congress party or Spandana herself. (Photo: Screenshot of Spandana's Twitter)

Divya Spandana tweets deleted, has she left Congress social media?

Her twitter account does not display any tweets and her Twitter bio does not mention her as head of social media.

02 Jun 2019 9:07 AM

Altogether 626 candidates, out of whom only 56 were women, had contested this time from 40 seats across the state. (Photo: File)

NDA, grand alliance fielded a total of 9 women candidates; only 3 won

None of the women candidates put up by the 'mahagathbandhan', could register a victory.

27 May 2019 1:00 PM

Narendra Modi was Saturday appointed Prime Minister by President Ram Nath Kovind after he was unanimously elected NDA parliamentary party leader at a meeting in which he asked its members to work without discrimination, stressing on the need to win over the trust of minorities. (Photo: Twitter/ @BJP4India)

‘Oppn has fooled minorities’: PM Modi asks NDA lawmakers to win their trust

In a 75-minute speech, Modi said minorities were made to leave in an 'imaginary fear' and they have to break this 'deception'.

26 May 2019 9:21 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that it was a victory of 'Modivaad' over 'dynasty, casteism, terrorism and hooliganism'. (Photo: ANI)

Oppn targeted Modi ji instead of issues: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The former chief minister took a jibe at SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh, which secured only 15 seats.

25 May 2019 2:44 PM

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said that Modi is set to become the most powerful democratically-elected leader in the world after the thumping win.

India Inc hails 'NaMo again', watches for bold reforms in NDA 2.0

NDA 2.0 must unleash bold initiatives to transform the economy, said industry captains.

23 May 2019 7:49 PM

The meeting was attended by ministers including those from the NDA constituents. (Photo: ANI)

Shah congratulates 'Team Modi Sarkar' for 5 years; hosts dinner for NDA allies

Shah also asked the council of ministers to keep the momentum going for a New India under the leadership of Modi.

21 May 2019 8:56 PM

If Modi wins India election, who will be finance minister?

Whoever holds the job, Modi needs a finance minister who can reinvigorate the economy without hiking debt.

21 May 2019 9:03 AM

Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha (Photo: File)

Shatrughan Sinha's 'Rag Darbari' charge on channels predicting BJP's win

The Congress leader also said he sees no reality in the exit polls projecting NDA's win.

20 May 2019 7:02 PM

While the BJP and its coalition partners have said that the exit polls are showing the complete picture, the Opposition parties have termed the exit polls as wrong. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah to host dinner for NDA leaders 2 days prior to LS results

BJP President Shah has invited the key leaders of NDA and will be meeting them over dinner.

20 May 2019 2:17 PM

'The tricks of people expert in playing the dirty games cannot be successful,' Yadav's said in a tweet. (Photo: File)

We are winning, exit poll results are wrong: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav asked all his supporters to reject the exit polls.

20 May 2019 1:49 PM

In November last year, Modi had visited the Maldives. (Photo:ANI)

Ex-Maldives President congratulates PM Modi after exit poll forecasts

Nasheed's congratulatory message comes even as the counting of votes in the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections will begin on May 23.

20 May 2019 10:24 AM

After soaring over 962 in early session, the 30-share index pared some gains and was trading 687.63 points, or 1.81 per cent, higher at 38,618.40.

Sensex jumps over 800 points as exit polls show NDA's victory

Rupee up by 79 paise against dollar as exit poll showed that ruling NDA is likely to win the Lok Sabha elections.

20 May 2019 9:41 AM

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