Praise for Arvind Kejriwal, dig at Narendra Modi: Uddhav’s editorial
Mumbai – After a debut that registered above 9.0 on the political Richter scale, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi is receiving praise, even if occasionally grudging, from across the political spectrum. “Kejriwal holds the key to Delhi’s power,” said Shiv Sena chief Uddhav... read more »
No indication of ‘Modi wave’ in assembly results: US experts
Washington – The results in four assembly polls in India have given the opposition BJP the necessary momentum ahead of the general elections, but there is neither an indication of a ‘Narendra Modi wave’ nor a guarantee of a similar performance next year, experts have said. Giving... read more »
New voters, weak leaders behind Congress defeat: Sharad Pawar
Mumbai – Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Monday held angry youths, new voters and weak and indecisive leadership responsible for the Congress defeat in the four states where assembly poll results were declared Sunday. Pawar, chief of the Nationalist Congress Party which is allied with... read more »
With hung house in Delhi, all eyes on Lt. Governor
New Delhi – The role of Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung has become crucial in view of Delhi elections throwing up a hung assembly and the single largest party BJP not showing any hurry to form a government, say constitutional experts. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged the single la! rgest... read more »
Reality shows have reduced hand-to-mouth situation: Sonu Nigam
New Delhi – Versatile singer Sonu Nigam, who has anchored as well as judged quite a few music reality shows on the small screen, says platforms such as these have reduced hardships... read more »
Police summons to Chaudhury, witnesses in Tejpal case
Panaji – Goa Police Wednesday issued summons to former Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury and three other key witnesses, seeking their presence in the state for recording of... read more »
Trinamool adheres to government policy on Teesta, says Mamata
Kolkata – Notwithstanding her party’s opposition to the land boundary agreement and Teesta water sharing pact with Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said... read more »
Delhi assemble election: 48 per cent polling till 3 pm
Amid brisk polling, an estimated 48 per cent of around 1.2 crore voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm in Delhi Assembly election, which is witnessing a tight triangular contest among... read more »
Instagram business head Emily White to join Snapchat as COO
Washington – Facebook-owned Instagram’s business head, Emily White is reportedly poised to join photo-sharing service Snapchat as its COO. White has been the executive in charge of bringing... read more »
