politicians

10 IAS, IPS Officers Who Made Their Way Into Politics- In Pics

From Chhattisgarh's first CM Ajit Jogi to India's first woman Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, a look at the bureaucrats who turned politicians.

Sep 01, 2023, 12:22 PM IST

Except For Mamata Banerjee, 29 Out Of 30 Chief Ministers Are Crorepatis: Report

The three CMs with the lowest declared assets are West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee (over Rs 15 lakh), Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan (over Rs 1 crore), and Haryana's Manohar Lal (over Rs 1 crore), the ADR said.

Apr 12, 2023, 15:41 PM IST

Politicians live three to seven years longer than the public they represent, says research

In a recent study, researchers investigated differences in mortality between politicians and the public and found that politicians generally live longer than the populations they represent.

Jul 06, 2022, 13:45 PM IST

90 per cent of 'evils' in society are because of politicians: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad

The senior Congress leader asked civil society to take a lead and mobilise people against injustice or oppression.

Mar 21, 2022, 09:36 AM IST

Criminal cases against lawmakers cannot be withdrawn by prosecutors without sanction from courts: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that public prosecutors cannot withdraw criminal cases against lawmakers accused under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) without sanction from high courts.

Aug 10, 2021, 13:10 PM IST

Coronavirus: BJP MP asked Rahul Gandhi to go through Screening

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came back from Italy recently, Now BJP MPS demands for Rahul Gandhi's thermal screening as he just returned from Italy.

Mar 05, 2020, 14:18 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, 22 July 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Jul 22, 2019, 22:38 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Who is afraid of the Indian Army, terrorists or politicians?

This segment of Zee News brings to you panel discussion on a concurrent issue. In this debate, we ask: Who is afraid of the Indian Army, terrorists or politicians? Watch this special debate to know more.

Mar 12, 2019, 19:18 PM IST

Filmmakers reserve the right to criticise: Akshaye Khanna on politics, politicians

Akshaye says it is puzzling to see people take offence on something that is constantly written about and also debated on social media and on TV channels. 

Jan 04, 2019, 17:05 PM IST

Kashmir mainstream politicians more dangerous than Separatists: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The minister alleged that while separatists are separatists only by convenience and not by conviction, the so-called mainstream leaders alternately switch sides by convenience.

Dec 09, 2018, 23:27 PM IST

Should politicians remain lawyers? Bar Council issues notice to lawmakers

The council has sought replies from lawmakers on whether they should be debarred from practice while they are serving as legislators. 

Jan 10, 2018, 16:53 PM IST

Private schools den of illicit money, must be nationalised: MP Pappu Yadav

"Politicians, bureaucrats and godmen have invested their illicit money in these schools. They are a den of their illegal wealth," he alleged.

Sep 14, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Murdered Maldivian blogger's father seeks India's help

 "I want India to press the Maldives government to make my son`s murder case investigation go for a fair trial," Hussain Rasheed.

May 20, 2017, 12:32 PM IST

Centre opposes curbs on free expression of politicians in public offices

The Central government on Thursday opposed any restrictions on public comments by politicians holding public offices, including ministers, other than those prescribed under the Constitution as the Supreme Court indicated that it may refer the issue to the larger Constitution bench.

Apr 20, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

Politicians should not comment on crimes under investigation: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that despite freedom of speech and expression being a constitutional right, people in power should refrain from passing comments on crimes under investigation.

Mar 29, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

Demonetisation: Who will take decision on note ban 'Public' or 'Politicians'?

Discussion on Who will take decision on note ban 'Public' or 'Politicians'? Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Nov 22, 2016, 22:02 PM IST

NIA case: Five years imprisonment for 13 on terror charge

After the accused pleaded guilty, Special Judge for NIA cases C Muralidhar Pai pronounced the verdict.

Sep 16, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

DNA: Why are politicians and media ignoring the patriotic residents of Gurez Valley? Part III

Politicians and journalists are not taking cognizance of patriotic residents of Gurez Valley in Kashmir. Watch this special segment and get to know about the real face of Kashmir.

Jul 23, 2016, 15:34 PM IST