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Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led committee removed Alok Verma as CBI Director on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

No evidence of bribe': Here's why Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

As panel based its decision on CVC report, Kharge flagged how main allegations against Verma were 'unsubstantiated'.

11 Jan 2019 11:25 AM IST

Congress chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala (Photo: PTI)

Haryana's Jind braces for multi-cornered election battle

Krishan Middha is BJP's candidate while Congress nominated Randeep Surjewala; INLD, JJP yet to announce their...

11 Jan 2019 10:41 AM IST

Last week, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati held a meeting in New Delhi and have reportedly moved closer to finalise a seat-sharing formula leaving the Congress out of the coalition fold. (Photo: File | PTI)

Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav may announce tie-up for 2019 polls tomorrow

BSP chief Mayawati and SP president Akhilesh Yadav have called a joint press conference tomorrow.

11 Jan 2019 10:05 AM IST

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said waiving farm loans is a small step towards addressing agriculture distress and a new green revolution is needed to resolve the problem. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Fear rampaging through PM Modi's mind': Rahul on CBI chief removal

Congress party said the Prime Minister was trying to protect his and his government's 'wrong-doings' by appointing a...

11 Jan 2019 9:39 AM IST

A high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed Alok Verma as CBI chief on Thursday on charges of corruption and dereliction of duty. (Photo: PTI)

'Transferred on false charges': Alok Verma, removed as CBI chief

'I have tried to uphold the integrity of CBI while attempts were being made to destroy it,' Verma further said.

11 Jan 2019 9:16 AM IST

BJP President Amit Shah also said he was sure that the Shiv Sena will be with the BJP in the next Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4IndiaFile)

BJP poll strategy meet from today

The party leadership has to finetune its strategy for the coming Lok Sabha polls.

11 Jan 2019 6:27 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha on no-confidence motion during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. (Photo: PTI via AP)

BJP will launch nationwide events to woo young voters

Modi himself had on various occasions hailed the participation of youth in the nation building and has a massive support...

11 Jan 2019 6:23 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

NCP backs Naveen Patnaik on reservation for women

The BJD has been showcasing its drive for 33 per cent reservation for women as its commitment towards women...

11 Jan 2019 6:19 AM IST

Army chief General Bipin Rawat addressed hi annual press conference in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Won't allow homosexuality in Indian Army, says Bipin Rawat

Rawat said though his force is not above the law, it will not be possible to allow gay sex and adultery in the Army.

11 Jan 2019 6:10 AM IST

Alok Verma has challenged the government order on the grounds that a 1998 verdict by the Supreme Court stipulated that the CBI Director should have a fixed minimum tenure of two years. (Photo: PTI)

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief by Modi-led panel

Removed on graft charges a day after resuming charge.

11 Jan 2019 2:23 AM IST

Ram Vilas Paswan

Ram Vilas Paswan says quota bill will bring back NDA

Paswan said many of RJD leaders come from upper castes and would find it difficult to woo voters from their community.

11 Jan 2019 1:49 AM IST

Sheila Dikshit replaces Ajay Maken, back as Delhi Cong chief

Sheila Dikshit replaces Ajay Maken, back as Delhi Cong chief

Devender Yadav, Haroon Yusuf and Rajesh Lilothia working presidents.

11 Jan 2019 1:42 AM IST