Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Novelist and columnist Shobhaa De on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “very charismatic leader.” In the same breadth, she added that the Congress party needs re-grooming and strong leadership. Speaking to IANS, Shobhaa De said, “You can’t call it the magic of just one man. He’s a very charismatic leader, and no one can take that away from him. But a country of our size cannot depend solely on the magic of any one man. It has to be …
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Chennai, May 7 (IANS) In a dramatic political development amid uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK has shifted its newly elected MLAs to neighbouring Puducherry and accommodated them in a luxury resort amid fears of possible poaching attempts by rival camps.It may be noted that AIADMK has 47 MLAs. The move comes as intense political negotiations continue following the fractured verdict in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s Ta…
Washington, May 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in West Bengal marks a decisive turning point in Indian politics, strengthens Prime Minister Narendra Modi nationally and internationally, and reflects the organisational depth built by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over decades, noted American scholar Walter K. Andersen said in an exclusive interview with IANS.Andersen, one of the world’s foremost scholars on the RSS and co-author of landmark books on the organisatio…
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) leader, K. Kavitha, on Wednesday accused the Congress government in Telangana of a conspiracy to thwart the implementation of the fee reimbursement scheme.She said the government issued G.O. Ms No. 7, stating that Rs. 11,000 crore in pending fee reimbursement dues will be deposited directly into the accounts of students’ parents instead of being paid to colleges.“This vile government has introduced new orders to trample upon the college man…
Gandhinagar, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat on Wednesday convened a meeting of its State Election Committee to begin deliberations on appointing key office-bearers across local bodies following its recent electoral success.The meeting was held under the chairmanship of State President Jagdish Vishwakarma and attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.Party leaders said the deliberations would continue for nearly three days to fin…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) The stage is set for a decisive Thursday in Kerala politics as the Congress party convenes the first meeting of its newly elected legislators, with the leadership question firmly in focus.State Congress President Sunny Joseph has announced that the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will meet on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the party headquarters, marking the formal start of consultations after a resounding electoral victory.With a record 63 MLAs, Congress finds itsel…
Srinagar, May 6 (IANS) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district said on Wednesday that they have registered an FIR against the wife and son of a sitting MLA and Congress leader, Peerzada Mohammad Syed, for allegedly locking a government-run hospital.Officials said that Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against the wife and son of the Anantnag MLA, Peerzada Mohammad Syed, for allegedly locking the hospital.The FIR was registered at Achabal police station, in South Kashmir’s…
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA B.P. Harish is facing the threat of arrest in connection with an atrocity case after the Special Court for MLAs/MPs issued an arrest warrant against him. The police were preparing for the legal action as the court had also directed the prosecution to produce him before it on May 7.A case had been registered at the Harihar Town Police Station against Harihar BJP MLA B.P. Harish on charges of making casteist remarks. In connection with this case, the court is…
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning political upset, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has led the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to emerge as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, reshaping the State’s long-standing Dravidian political landscape. The party dedicated its historic victory to the victims of the Karur stampede, in which 41 people lost their lives during the campaign.“We dedicate this historic victory to the families of the 41 people we lost i…
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Monday said that the Congress government’s guarantee schemes have yielded positive results in the state, expressing confidence over electoral outcomes while also commenting on results in other states.“Guarantee schemes have worked in our favour in Karnataka. Our government has responded to people’s difficulties, and that is why we have seen good results in the bye-elections. Among othe…