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On Saturday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP chief Raosaheb Danve had claimed that their party would win 43 seats. (File Photo)

Sena's ‘EVM’ taunt for BJP over 2019 Maharashtra seat tally claim

The Shiv Sena claimed the situation was grim in the state and wondered how could the BJP think of winning so many seats.

11 Feb 2019 2:40 PM

Kamal Hassan said the promises made to farmers might look impressive but that it would amount to a paltry sum, when broken down to per diem. (Photo: File)

Union budget self-serving, legitimate version of money for votes: Kamal Haasan

Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal had presented the NDA government's interim budget last Friday.

05 Feb 2019 3:36 PM

Naidu said, 'The BJP is responsible for Andhra Pradesh's problems. There is a bifurcation act, the Centre promised special status to the state. However, the government later denied that. (photo: PTI)

People will shut doors on BJP in 2019 LS polls: N Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu was reacting to Shah's statement made on Monday, where BJP president termed TDP supremo a 'U-turn Chief Minister'.

05 Feb 2019 10:26 AM

We see many positive elements that will support consumer spending and economic growth, US India Business Council (USIBC) president Nisha Desai Biswal said. (Photo: Facebook)

Top US advocacy group praises Piyush Goyal for the positive elements

The interim Budget comes after the disappointing moves made by the Union government to control a quick execution in its eCommerce policy.

02 Feb 2019 11:35 AM

‘There was a time when Shiv Sena was angry with us but now all is well. Akalis are our oldest allies; if an extra step is needed to keep Akalis then we must take that step,’ Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said. (Photo: PTI)

If an extra step is needed to keep Akalis then we must take that step: Swamy

His remark comes after SAD boycotted meeting of NDA, accusing RSS of meddling in religious matters of Sikhs, BJP treating allies badly.

01 Feb 2019 4:19 PM

‘The state cabinet adopted a resolution opposing the proposed legislation and I have met both the prime minister and the Union Home minister to inform them about our opposition to the legislation,’ Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said. (Photo: File)

‘Will withdraw support from NDA if situation arises’: Mizo CM on Citizenship Bill

The party cruised to an absolute majority last year, winning 26 of the 40 seats in the Mizoram Assembly.

25 Jan 2019 10:57 AM

The JD(U) had made its stand on the Triple Talaq issue clear even when an ordinance on the same was promulgated by the Union cabinet. (Photo: File)

Nitish Kumar's party must exit NDA to save itself: Congress

'The JD(U) should realise that its standing among the people of Bihar would be imperiled if it remains in the NDA,' Sadanand Singh said.

05 Jan 2019 10:56 AM

CM Narayanasamy also said his government did not accept Lt Governor Kiran Bedi's contention that Pongal gift hampers should be distributed only to families coming under below poverty line (BPL) category. (Photo: FIle)

Puducherry CM accuses NDA of misusing CBI

‘The integrity of CBI has come down now during the current NDA government,’ said CM V Narayanasamy.

29 Dec 2018 4:29 PM

'My party's president has already expressed the sentiments of the party. I stand by it,' Union Minister Anupriya Patel said outside the Parliament. (Photo: File)

Stand by sentiments expressed by my party president: Anupriya Patel

Anupriya Patel had on Wednesday given a miss to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's programme in Deoria district of the state.

27 Dec 2018 5:21 PM

The BJP will highlight in campaigns that these ragtag coalitions are a threat to stability and development and are driven by personal agendas. (Photo: File)

‘Rahul Gandhi not acceptable as pivot to many parties’: BJP

BJP dubbed ‘so-called’ opposition unity against his outfit as a ‘bogus claim.’

24 Dec 2018 3:48 PM

‘The whole nation watched when the leader of the opposition, breaking all the established practices of the Parliament, suddenly crossed over and hugged the Prime Minister.’ Kavitha said. (Photo: Twitter | @RaoKavitha)

KCR mocked Rahul for hugging PM in Parliament: Kavitha

She stressed both Congress and BJP have always fallen short on promises, adding regional parties will play major role in national politics.

19 Dec 2018 3:59 PM

‘We are asking for what is rightfully ours. We are an honest partner of the NDA,’ LJP leader Pashupati Paras said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Seats in Jharkhand, UP: NDA ally LJP’s new demands

This came after Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) severing ties on grounds that BJP did not heed their demands.

19 Dec 2018 3:05 PM

Kushwaha also said that Rahul Gandhi has developed his 'personality' and people are looking towards him as an option for replacing Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

Arrogance of BJP, Nitish Kumar the reasons behind leaving NDA: Kushwaha

In a scathing attack on Bihar government, Upendra Kushwaha said that it has completely failed to fulfill the expectations of people.

19 Dec 2018 2:03 PM

"Right from Pandit Nehru regime to the last Manmohan Singh regime, if you go through the history of Congress, in every tenure you will discover corrupt practices, either in this deal or that deal," Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal alleged. (Photo: File)

Cong govts corrupt since Nehru regime, alleges Assam CM

CM claims that NDA govt led by Modi has been providing good governance and working for development for all sections, mainly northeast.

18 Dec 2018 7:10 PM

Kishor, who played important role in shaping BJP campaign during 2014 polls, believes the BJP won that election without resorting to Ram temple issue and should stick to development agenda to win. (Photo: PTI)

No reason for alarm, BJP fared well sans Ram temple, can do again: Prashant Kishor

Kishor's comments come three days after the BJP was defeated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

14 Dec 2018 8:12 PM

‘Honourable Supreme Court is correct in not interfering on the pricing decision of #Rafale.’ NCP chief Jayant Patil tweeted. (Photo: File)

‘Why fear JPC probe if your conscience is clean?' NCP to Centre on Rafale Deal

The Supreme Court rejected pleas seeking lodging of FIR and court-monitored probe alleging irregularities in Rs 58,000 crore deal.

14 Dec 2018 6:51 PM

‘Farmers consumed poison, hanged themselves and even lit their own pyres. This has never happened earlier, which reflects the gravity of the situation. But the government is not even ready to recognise this,’ former CM Prithviraj Chavan said. (Photo: PTI)

BJP's wrong policies led to severe farm crisis in Maha: ex Maha CM Prithviraj Chavan

Former CM Prithviraj Chavan said people had voted against the ‘anti-farmer, anti-poor, anti-tribal and anti-Dalit’ policies of the BJP.

13 Dec 2018 6:25 PM

There has been unease within Upendra Kushwaha camp after BJP president Amit Shah in October announced that his party would contest on an equal number of seats with JD(U) in Bihar. (Photo: File | PTI)

Upendra Kushwaha to decide today on whether RLSP will leave NDA

'BJP has been using the temple issue to polarize its voters ahead of 2019 general elections,' Upendra Kushwaha said.

06 Dec 2018 9:17 AM

In his address, the JD(U) chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumarsaid his party is not 'caste-based', but a 'work-based' party. (Photo: File)

Seat sharing talks with allies for 2019 polls in final stages, says JD(U)

The JD(U) has mounted pressure on alliance partner BJP for giving it a 'respectable number of seats' under NDA umbrella.

16 Sep 2018 9:28 PM

Union Minister and RLSP leader Upendra Kushwaha said the reports on Bihar seat-sharing in media were published without any basis. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Some in NDA don’t wish to see Narendra Modi as PM: Upendra Kushwaha

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha asserted that no talks of seat-sharing for 2019 Lok Sabha polls have taken place in Bihar so far.

31 Aug 2018 7:30 PM

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