Politics

The audience at the event comprised dignitaries from various walks of life.

While participating in a debate on the Constitution, Kumari Selja had alleged that she had faced discrimination at a Gujarat temple when she visited there as a Union Minister some years ago.

Expressing disappointment over murder of rationalists Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare, she said these were acts of intolerance.

The BJP is in power in all six municipal corporations that went to polls on November 22. Nagarpalikas or municipalities in smaller towns are too controlled by the BJP.

CPM's Mohd Salim accuses Rajnath Singh of saying India has got a 'Hindu ruler' after 800 years.

After serving as chief minister since 2012, Parrikar was inducted into the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government in late 2014.

Congress and JDU have given notices in Rajya Sabha to discuss the issue after suspension of business under Rule 267.

Modi also said that the government has fixed the minimum pension under the EPF scheme at Rs 1,000 per month.

"I hope that all Parliamentarians will not leave any stone unturned to fulfil our responsibilities towards the House," he said.

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi faced some embarrassing moments at Bengaluru's Mt Carmel College on Wednesday.

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said that the attack on actor Aamir Khan for voicing his opinion disturbs him as an Indian.

Members of Hindu Sena held demonstrations, following which security was increased outside Aamir Khan's home.

The complaint against Aamir Khan has been filed at the New Ashok Nagar police station in the national capital.

Citing information available till around 6 PM, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Bhanwar Lal said that the final voting figure would be more than 65 per cent.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad’s sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap Yadav also took oath as ministers in the new Bihar government.

In the wake of the dengue crisis in the national capital, the AAP government has planned a three tier structure, thus giving boost to the primary healthcare sector.