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The BJP questioned Rahul Gandhi's "silence" on Divya Spandana's comments. (Photo: PTI)

BJP questions Rahul’s silence over Cong leader’s ‘POT’ jibe at PM

Divya's swipe came after Modi's comment in a rally where he said farmers are his top priority; described 'TOP' as tomato, onion and potato.

05 Feb 2018 9:26 AM

His tweet came after Modi, in a recent interview to a television channel, reportedly said, 'If a person selling pakodas (snacks) earns Rs 200 at the end of the day, will it be considered employment or not?' (Photo: PTI)

Hardik hits out at Modi, says only ‘chaiwala’ can advise youth to sell ‘pakodas’

Modi has often been targeted over his humble 'tea seller' background, which he invariably used as a stick to beat his rivals with.

23 Jan 2018 1:15 PM

We’re a nation of gullible people... But how long?

The grim bunch clapped in joy and carried Santa on their shoulders to their village head’s throne.

29 Dec 2017 1:25 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI/File)

New Cong pill: Ignoring Muslims is in their interest!

Hindutva is also handicapped in rural areas by the continued prevalence of caste identities.

22 Dec 2017 1:00 AM

Regarding Himachal Pradesh's result, the NC president said it was nothing new for the state as it was a regular pattern there. (Photo: File)

Congress lost elections due to ‘neech’ remark against PM: Farooq Abdullah

In Gujarat, the BJP won the election for the 182-member assembly with a clear majority of 99 seats.

19 Dec 2017 1:13 PM

Rahul Gandhi was unanimously named for the post of the Congress president on Monday after no one else from his party challenged him in the internal election. (Photo: AP)

New face of Congress: Rahul Gandhi takes charge as party president

Rahul Gandhi took over the Congress baton from his mother Sonia Gandhi who served as the party chief for 19 years.

16 Dec 2017 9:27 AM

Since August 1947, three prominent Indians have worn the hair-shirt of Indo-Pakistan amity.

The games people play in politics

To sane Pakistanis and Indians, the recent deterioration in Indo-Pakistan relations is a cause for genuine concern.

15 Dec 2017 2:30 AM

Earlier on December 11, Manmohan Singh quashed the accusation about the former's clandestine meeting with Pakistani officials, and expressed 'anguish' at 'the canards being spread'. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP leader requests NIA to file FIR against Cong leaders meeting with Pak diplomats

BJP leader added that meeting took place in secretive manner with secret agenda, which is purely 'anti-national' in its original character.

14 Dec 2017 7:50 AM

'One mushroom costs Rs 80,000, and he eats five mushrooms a day. That is why I wonder how he turned so fair. He was as dark as me,' Thakor said. (Photo: File | Facebook)

Mushrooms, the secret to Modi’s fairness: Alpesh Thakor

Thakor's claim that complexion of Modi has turned fair because he eats mushrooms imported from Taiwan that cost Rs 80,000 per piece.

13 Dec 2017 10:25 AM

BJP & Pak: A dinner and its political fallout

The government’s snoopers could not have known the details of what was talked about at the party.

13 Dec 2017 1:58 AM

Some Nepal lessons for India’s Left, others too

Indians will get their chance in 2019 regardless of the outcome of the Gujarat elections.

13 Dec 2017 1:56 AM

'Modi has levelled a serious charge that Pakistan is interfering in Gujarat polls. We can understand the worries of Modi but a PM is supposed to take action and not level allegations,' the Sena said in its editorial mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: PTI)

'Impious' bid to win Gujarat polls: Sena slams Modi over Pak interference jibe

Why are charges levelled only in rallies? If Pak is interfering, let the Army enter that country and take action, the Sena suggested.

12 Dec 2017 7:24 PM

PM Modi’s comments have led to a huge political row since it is common for diplomats stationed in New Delhi and visiting dignitaries to attend social events, including private dinners. (Photo: PTI)

Pak to India: Don’t drag us into your poll debates

Senior BJP leader and Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned the ‘unwarranted’ statement by Pak.

12 Dec 2017 2:10 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is felicitated at a rally in Surendranagar, Gujarat. (Photo: PTI)

In desperate gamble, PM links Pak to Gujarat polls

Common protocol required that the Pakistan high commissioner be invited to the dinner.

12 Dec 2017 1:26 AM

While addressing an election rally in Gujarat’s Palanpur on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised questions over an alleged appeal by former director-general of Pakistan army, Sardar Arshad Rafiq, on making senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel the chief minister of Gujarat. (Photo: PTI | File)

Don’t drag us into your elections: Pak on Modi accusing Cong of collusion

Pak said India should win on own strength rather than fabricated conspiracies, which are utterly baseless and irresponsible.

11 Dec 2017 12:51 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in Sanand. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan trying to fix Gujarat polls, says Modi

PM accuses Cong of being in cahoots with Pak; Cong says PM relying on ‘rumours’.

11 Dec 2017 4:05 AM

Modi had on Friday accused Aiyar of giving 'supari' (contract) while on a visit to Pakistan to get him 'removed' from the way to ensure peace between India and the neighbouring country. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Pak interfering in Guj polls; its officials met Manmohan, Aiyar: Modi

Modi added that Rafiq had backed Ahmed Patel as the next chief minister of Gujarat.

10 Dec 2017 2:54 PM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi during a visit to the Swaminarayan temple at Gadhada in Gujarat’s Botad. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul 2.0: His challenge is to make people accept Congress

News of Rahul Gandhi 2.0, a refurbished version of the once reluctant politician, has been most prominent in the public eye in 2017.

10 Dec 2017 6:06 AM

A campaign of slurs and fears

The word Modi itself means an individual who runs the neighbourhood store, and it has the same meaning as the name Gandhi.

10 Dec 2017 12:17 AM

Aiyar was wrong, and got what he deserved

The Congress fears a possible negative electoral fallout of the unbecoming language Mr Aiyar used.

09 Dec 2017 1:48 AM

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