'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'
'I am aware of the problems and difficulties faced by many during the NRC process but I assure you that no injustice will be done to any genuine Indian citizens'
When asked about implementation of the CAA in Maharashtra, Thackeray said that will be dependent upon the ruling of the supreme court.
'You had earlier sent a Prime Minister from Assam (referring to Manmohan Singh) whom people do not even remember now'
Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.
"BJP leaders are playing the game at the behest of central leaders. MLAs were offered money... Rs 10 crore in advance and Rs 15 crore after the government is toppled," the chief minister alleged and added that the BJP wants to convert the state's politics into a goat market, 'bakra mandi'.
In Mumbai, 2,275 candidates are in fray for the 227 seats.
The Opposition has questioned the stringent provisions like criminalisation of a civil wrong in the triple talaq bill.
'The day the BJP has a majority in the Rajya Sabha, the cow will be declared 'rashtra mata.'
Khan's government will be the third consecutive democratic government in Pakistan since 2008.
Wray, 50, received an overwhelmingly bipartisan support -- 92-5 votes -- on the Senate floor.
Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Already embroiled in Sushma Swaraja and Vasundhara Raje controversies, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government does not want to get caught in a petty fight between two regional parties.
The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history.
'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.
Hyderabad belongs to Telangana and Telangana belongs to India, says K T Rama Rao, Telangana Rashtra Samiti Member of Legislative Assembly from Sricilla.
Opposition parties led by Congress and Samajwadi Party on Friday created a storm in Rajya Sabha over alleged government interference in the autonomy of Aligarh Muslim University, forcing adjournment of the House.
"The US will not be told by any country where we can put our embassy... Today, for the simple act of deciding where to put our embassy, the United States was forced to defend its sovereignty. The record will reflect that we did so proudly," said the US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.
'Modi swept the 2014 elections for two main reasons: First, the disgust with the Congress government with a non-functional prime minister, and second, more importantly, his promise of performance and hope.' 'He cannot expect to win 2019 on these planks again. His own success in finishing the Congress will take away one plank, and with five years of reign on his CV, he will need to flaunt performance more than promise.'
The court also refused to suspend the conviction in the case until the appeals were decided.
Notwithstanding India's objection, Pakistan on Monday held legislative assembly elections in the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region amid tight security.
The controversial decision of the United Progressive Alliance-II government ahead of general elections to include Jats in Other Backward Classes category came under judicial scrutiny with the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking explanation from the Centre for allegedly ignoring the advice of a statutory body to keep the community away from reservation benefits.
The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.
The question is no longer whether he will win 2019; it's what he will do with the new status, says Shekhar Gupta.
Muslims across the country have joined the agitation, apprehending that the move could be a precursor to a country-wide NRC.
Yediyurappa said he would decide on members to be inducted into the ministry after consulting party president Amit Shah.
All 18 members of opposition All India United Democratic Front were expelled from the Assam assembly on Monday, the opening day of the monsoon session by Speaker Pranab Kumar Gogoi amidst noisy scenes.
US election results may not reverse Indian markets' bearish trend, says Devangshu Datta
The notice came after reports that political parties had used the data analytics firm during elections.
Terming as "unconstitutional and illegal" Aam Aadmi Party's national council meeting where they were ousted from a key panel, dissidents Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Saturday did not rule out taking legal recourse against their removal.
'When you meet Rahul Gandhi, you will know he is definitely the right guy to lead this country.'
'The BJP must realise that a resurgent Rahul Gandhi will take the battle straight into its camp.' 'He is not going to be held back by the misdeeds of UPA 1 and 2, so there is no point harping on them,' says Sanjeev Nayyar.
The BJP, on the other hand, learnt from past mistakes to clinch power.
The president, however, implied about declaring a national emergency if the Congress did not approve a funding for the wall by February 15.
Gandhi said the BJP, in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is only working for a few rich people.
Yeddyurappa has 15 days to prove his majority in the assembly.
The Left has ideologically become irrelevant globally, says the finance minister.
'We have to face the fact that Islamic terrorists are here on our soil and mean to do America harm.'
The dramatic development came a day after they "impeached" Speaker Nabam Rebia in a make-shift "assembly" premises in a community hall.
