The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was questioning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's PA (Personal Assistant) Bibhav Kumar in the alleged excise policy scam, sources said on Monday. Sources further revealed that the ED has summoned AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak in the case.
Fakir Dingaleshwara Mahaswami, a Lingayat pontiff from the Shirahatti Bhavaikyata Maha Sansthan, on Monday declared his candidacy as an Independent nominee for the Dharwad Parliamentary seat in Karnataka. This announcement sets the stage for a compelling electoral battle between BJP's Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who is seeking renomination from the seat for the fifth consecutive term, and the Lingayat seer.
Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of State (Independent charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs, on Monday, spoke about the transformational changes in the country under the Narendra Modi government and also explained how the Centre was facilitating an enabling atmosphere for the private sector to chip in with their contributions.
President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday urged people to boycott Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for 'insulting' freedom fighter Bhagat Singh by 'misusing' the martyr’s native village to hold a protest demanding the release of liquor scam accused and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in leading by example and abides by what he says or promises. His appeal and charisma continue to inspire the billion-plus population, while there are many instances of his statesmanship which has left leaders cutting across political lines enamoured. Here is a compilation of such instances which endeared him to people's hearts.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for levelling 'baseless' allegations in the alleged phone-tapping case in the state. The BRS has alleged that Rahul Gandhi violated election guidelines during his recent visit to Hyderabad.