Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns from RS
Jul 18, 2016, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha: Session commences after brief adjournment
Jul 18, 2016, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha, on Monday, resumed its session after it was adjourned for a brief period following a controversy created by a statement by BSP chief Mayawati, reports said.
Maharashtra govt. orders probe into Zakir Naik's speeches
Jul 08, 2016, at 05:04 pm
Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent Dhaka terror attack, the Maharashtra government on Thursday ordered a probe into the speeches delivered by Islamic preacher and televangelist Zakir Naik, reports said.
This Govt. is like Nero fiddling while Rome burns: Markandey Katju on BJP's progress
Jun 23, 2016, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Unhappy with BJP's progress, former Supreme Court Judge Markandey Katju said that the central government has failed on every front and is trying to cover it up with stunts like yoga day and swatchata abhiyan.
Subramanian Swamy is the unofficial spokesperson of the PM: Congress
Jun 23, 2016, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Attacking BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on a day when he trained his gun on India's chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian, the Congress said he is the unofficial spokesperson of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is used for ridiculing his own party men and opposition.
Kejriwal tweet pictures, takes subtle jab at PM Modi
Jun 22, 2016, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went about his usual business of firing salvos at the Prime Minister and his BJP government, as he Tweeted two pictures on Wednesday, taking a subtle jab at Modi relating to the new appointment of NIFT Chairman and the exit of former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.
BJP MLA objects to Priyanka's Shimla home
Jun 18, 2016, at 07:31 pm
New Delhi/Shimla, Jun 18 (IBNS): Suresh Bhardwaj, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) MLA from Shimla, has raised objections to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra building a house in the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and a popular tourist destination.
Police foils ULFA(I)'s attack in oil rich Upper Assam
Jun 18, 2016, at 12:45 am
Guwahati, Jun 17 (IBNS): Assam cops foiled a major attack prepared by Paresh Baruah led ULFA(I) targeting a BJP office and police station in Upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district after apprehending a hardcore militant of the outfit group on Thursday night, police said on Friday.
Kejriwal has phobia: BJP says as the Delhi CM attacks Modi
Jun 16, 2016, at 03:53 am
New Delhi, Jun 15 (IBNS): With Arvind Kejriwal attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rejection of his government's "office of profit" bill, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said the Delhi Chief Minister has a phobia and it's his 'frustration speaking.'
BJP's national executive meet begins at Allahabad
Jun 12, 2016, at 05:38 pm
Allahabad, Jun 12 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party's national executive meet commenced here on Sunday in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president Amit Shah, senior members of the Union Cabinet, Chief Ministers of the BJP-ruled states and members of Parliament.
RS polls: BJP clinches all seats in Rajasthan
Jun 12, 2016, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) put up a strong show in Rajasthan as it won all the four Rajya Sabha seats in the state on Saturday.
Congress alleges BJP trying to influence RS polls by arresting MLAs
Jun 11, 2016, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS) As voting for the 27 Rajya Sabha seats in seven states continues, the Congress has alleged that arrest warrants have been issued against a few MLAs to influence the result of the votes, according to media reports.
Rajya Sabha polls begin : Keen contest between BJP and Congress
Jun 11, 2016, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) : Voting has begun for 27 Rajya Sabha seats in seven states as both the ruling BJP and the opposition are in an all out effort to clinch it in their favour.
Gulbarg Society massacre case: 24 convicted
Jun 02, 2016, at 05:55 pm
Ahmedabad, June 2 (IBNS) A special SIT court on Thursday gave its verdict in a 2002 post-Godhra riots case of Gulberg Society where 24 accused have been convicted.
Bihar: BJP nominates Gopal Narayan Singh for RS, JD(U) alleges corruption
Jun 01, 2016, at 05:21 pm
Patna, Jun 1 (IBNS) Bihar's ruling Janata Dal (United) has alleged corruption against BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Gopal Narayan Singh, citing 28 cases against him, according to reports.
BJP unveils 12 names for Rajya Sabha seats
May 30, 2016, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday unveiled names of 12 candidates for the biennial elections from nine states to the Rajya Sabha.
Kerala: CPM-BJP clash during victory rally in Kannur, one dead
May 19, 2016, at 11:10 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IBNS) A bomb was allegedly hurled at a LDF victory rally in Kerala's Kannur, according to media reports.
Mar 26, 2016, at 05:31 am
Srinagar, Mar 25 (IBNS): Ending a long wait, the People's Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party are likely to jointly meet Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra on Saturday and stake claim for form the new government in the state, media reports said.
BJP calls for Mysore bandh following party worker's death
Mar 14, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Mysore, Mar 14 (IBNS) Prohibitory orders have been imposed across Mysore after the BJP called a bandh in the city on Monday to protest the the murder of a party worker on Sunday, according to media reports.
WB Assembly polls: Chandra Kumar Bose to contest against Mamata Banerjee
Mar 09, 2016, at 11:52 pm
Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Chandra Kumar Bose against West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming state Assembly polls.
Congress mock BJP, says PM Modi failed nation
Feb 19, 2016, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS) The Indian National Congress on Thursday took a shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP government, stating that they have failed the nation.
BJP lawmaker terms farmer suicide as fashion, triggers row
Feb 19, 2016, at 01:42 am
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS) BJP MP Gopal Shetty sparked an outrage on Thursday after he termed farmer suicide as a fashionable trend, according to reports.
BJP revamps party organisation in West Bengal
Jan 12, 2016, at 10:58 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is overhauling its party organisation in West Bengal to present itself as a credible opposition in the upcoming state assembly poll.
BJP to decide on extending support to Mehbooba Mufti as J & K CM
Jan 08, 2016, at 05:10 pm
Srinagar, Jan 8 (IBNS) A day after the People's Democratic Party (PDP) unanimously elected Mehbooba Mufti as next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir succeeding Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, partner Bharaitya Janata Party (BJP) will decide on Friday on extending support to her.
West Bengal: BJP holds law violation programme in Jalpaiguri
Dec 19, 2015, at 01:14 am
Kolkata/Jalpaiguri, Dec 18 (IBNS): Protesting against the deteriorating law and order situation, misrule as well as violence against women in the state, the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a law violation programme in Jalpaiguri district on Friday.
15 BJP MLA's suspended from Assam assembly, Gogoi refutes opposition allegation
Dec 08, 2015, at 02:37 am
Guwahati, Dec 7 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi refutes the allegation of BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma that the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly has been influenced by the Chief Minister is wild, baseless and politically motivated.
BJP projects Sarbananda Sonowal as CM candidate in Assam
Dec 03, 2015, at 02:42 am
Guwahati, Dec 2 (IBNS) : After being defeated in the Bihar assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to project Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal as its Chief Ministerial candidate for Assam.
BJP ad on cow creates stir before final phase of Bihar polling
Nov 04, 2015, at 05:40 pm
Patna, Nov 4 (IBNS) A day before the fifth and final phase of the assembly elections in Bihar a prominent ad appeared in newspapers on Wednesday featuring a woman hugging a cow an attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on his "silence" over statements made by his allies on beef.
BJP leader threatens to behead Karnataka CM over beef remark
Nov 04, 2015, at 03:12 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Creating a new controversy, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Bengaluru has threatened to behead Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and "play football" with his severed head.
Kasuri episode :BJP-Shiv Sena head for separate contest
Oct 13, 2015, at 04:39 pm
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IBNS) As the incident of ink throwing on Sudheendra Kulkarni sullies the BJP-Shiv Sena ties, the regional party has reportedly decided to snap the alliance for important civic elections, expected to be held on November 1, media reports said.