Mamata Banerjee will not attend PM Modi's swearing-in, says 'please excuse me'
Mamata Banerjee said that she was forced to turn down the invitation after coming across media reports in which the BJP) claimed that over 50 people were murdered in poll-related violence across the
May 29, 2019, 14:43 PM IST
Why Mamata Banerjee refused to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in: Full text of her letter to the PM
Mamata said that the oath-taking ceremony is an august occasion to celebrate democracy, "not one that should be devalued by any political party."
May 29, 2019, 14:39 PM IST
Amit Shah, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Kanimozhi resign from Rajya Sabha after getting elected to Lok Sabha
Amit Shah created history by winning the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 5.57 lakh votes
May 29, 2019, 14:21 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav plans to revamp Samajwadi Party, include other castes
The national secretary of the Samajwadi Lohia Vahini, Shravan Kumar Tyagi, has posted an open letter to Akhilesh Yadav on the social media, asking him to get rid of sycophants.
May 29, 2019, 14:20 PM IST
At Modi's swearing-in ceremony, high-profile Indian and foreign leaders to be in attendance
PM Modi was re-elected for a second consecutive term at the Centre on May 23 with a thumping majority.
May 29, 2019, 14:05 PM IST
TMC core committee meeting postponed after Mamata Banerjee accepts invitation to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony
The meeting is now likely to be held on Monday, June 3.
May 29, 2019, 13:47 PM IST
Arun Jaitley writes to PM Narendra Modi, opts out of Cabinet citing poor health
PM Modi will take an oath of office for the second time on Thursday after which the new government will come to power.
May 29, 2019, 13:38 PM IST
All eyes on PM Narendra Modi as Rashtrapati Bhavan gets set to host oath ceremony
Here are the highlights from all political developments on Wednesday, May 29:
May 29, 2019, 13:34 PM IST
For Time, Narendra Modi was 'Divider-in-Chief' before Lok Sabha election, becomes unifier after results
The article titled 'Modi Has United India Like No Prime Minister in Decades', claims that his win is a "victory for meritocracy, and for opportunity, thanks to a slate of welfare policies for the
May 29, 2019, 12:39 PM IST
17th Lok Sabha will miss some prominent faces, strong voices
The BJP veterans didn`t contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls as they were denied tickets on age ground.
May 29, 2019, 12:00 PM IST
Karnataka Congress Legislature Party to meet Wednesday amid reports of rift with ally Janata Dal (Secular)
Karnataka Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah has directed all MLAs to be present at the meeting.
May 29, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for the fifth time
Naveen Patnaik is one of the longest-serving chief ministers in the country.
May 29, 2019, 11:04 AM IST
Shiv Sena reminds Narendra Modi government of Ram Temple construction
This comes within a week after the result of the Lok Sabha election was declared ushering in another term for the Modi government.
May 29, 2019, 11:01 AM IST
PM Modi, Amit Shah hold meeting to finalise members of ministry before oath ceremony
Sources said that the new Council of Ministers will have a mix of experience and youth and the BJP would also like to strike the right regional and caste balance with it.
May 29, 2019, 10:04 AM IST
Sachin Pilot to quit Congress with his team of MLAs if Rahul Gandhi resigns?
In case the Congress asks Sachin Pilot to shift base, there are chances of him deserting the Congress and then staking his claim to form a government, along with a few independent and BJP MLAs.
May 29, 2019, 09:59 AM IST
Rajasthan Congress's first executive meet after Lok Sabha poll debacle on Wednesday
Sachin Pilot, Avinash Pandey and CM Ashok Gehlot will attend the meet.
May 29, 2019, 09:50 AM IST
Pema Khandu to take oath as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for second term today
This is for the first time that the ceremony will be held outside the Raj Bhawan.
May 29, 2019, 09:38 AM IST
With Rahul determined to quit, Congress preps for post-Gandhi phase
The Congress Working Committee is likely to meet again on May 29 to discuss a replacement for Rahul Gandhi, said sources.
May 29, 2019, 07:20 AM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma mocks Rahul Gandhi, says hope he continues as Congress president for next 50 years
Sarma said the Opposition would benefit if Rahul was not the leader.
May 29, 2019, 06:39 AM IST
RJD's dismal show in election won't hurt Tejashwi, to continue leading party: Sources
Sources said that the RJD is not perturbed by the drubbing in Lok Sabha election.
May 29, 2019, 06:28 AM IST
