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Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy | BJP urges EC to 'reprimand, censure' Rahul Gandhi for spreading 'lies' in Maharashtra poll campaign | 10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jibram, curfew imposed | A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar | Supreme Court denies bail to Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault cases | Kashmir: Security forces ramp up search operation against militants in Kishtwar after para commando dies in encounter | Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India | Congress wants to return to power dividing castes: PM Modi in Maharashtra | Pakistan: 24 killed, over 30 injured in blast at Quetta railway station in Balochistan | Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derail at Nalpur in West Bengal's Howrah

Not Modi's good friend: Ahmed Patel

May 02, 2014, at 07:09 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi's political advisor Ahmed Patel on Friday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for referring to him as a 'good friend' in an interview with public service broadcaster Doordarshan.

Snooping: Govt to appoint panel head by May 16

May 02, 2014, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) on Friday said it will appoint a judge to head an enquiry commission, set up to probe alleged snooping charges against Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government, by May 16.

Jaitley slams FIRs against Modi

May 01, 2014, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) A day after two First information Reports (FIRs) were filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, senior party leader Arun Jaitley slammed the action and said the Election Commission (EC) acted in haste.

FIRs against me show Congress is worried: Modi

May 01, 2014, at 04:35 am

Tirupati, Apr 30 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday reacted strongly against the FIRs lodged against him and said the ruling Congress is 'worried' about him.

LS: India records moderate to high polling in 7th phase

May 01, 2014, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): From moderate to as high voter turnout in states like West Bengal (81 percent) was witnessed on Wednesday as India underwent its seventh phase of elections with 89 parliamentary constituencies across seven states and two union territories going to the hustings.

Modi's lotus controversy: EC seeks report

Apr 30, 2014, at 10:30 pm

Ahmedabad, Apr 30 (IBNS) The Election Commission on Wednesday sought a report from Ahmedabad District Collector and Returning Officer Roopwant Singh on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi waving party symbol lotus while addressing media.

60 percent turnout in WB as India votes in 7th phase

Apr 30, 2014, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS) Nearly 60 percent votes were cast in eastern state of West Bengal till 1 pm as India underwent its seventh phase of elections on Wednesday with 89 parliamentary constituencies across seven states and two union territories going to the hustings.

Polling underway for India seventh phase elections

Apr 30, 2014, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS) India is undergoing its seventh phase of elections on Wednesday with 89 parliamentary constituencies across seven states and two union territories going to the hustings. BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi also cast his vote in this phase in his home state Gujarat.

BJP moves ECI against "slanderous" attacks on it leaders

Apr 30, 2014, at 04:15 am

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday moved the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the recent "slanderous" attacks made on its leaders.

Even a butcher is shy of Modi: Lalu Prasad

Apr 29, 2014, at 06:05 pm

Patna, Apr 29 (IBNS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday created a political controversy by saying even a butcher is shy of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Mamata calls Modi a 'devil'

Apr 29, 2014, at 02:01 am

Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): A day after Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi targetted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate and called him a 'devil'.

Jaitley slams Farooq over Modi remark

Apr 28, 2014, at 05:34 pm

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Monday slammed National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah for saying people who will vote for the party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi should drown in the sea.

Don't need 56-inch chest to run India: Priyanka

Apr 27, 2014, at 08:03 pm

Raebareli, Apr 27 (IBNS): Taking a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Sunday said a 56-inch chest is not required to lead India.

Honeymoon remark: Ramdev in pool of controversy

Apr 27, 2014, at 05:29 pm

New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): Even after apologising for his 'honeymoon' remark used to describe Congress-vice-president Rahul Gandhi's links with the Dalits, yoga guru Baba Ramdev has landed himself in a pool of controversy.

Manmohan's cousin joins BJP

Apr 26, 2014, at 03:40 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh rejected the existence of Narendra Modi wave in the country, his cousin Daljit Singh Kohli on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of its prime ministerial candidate..

Modi reaches out to farmers in Punjab

Apr 26, 2014, at 01:25 am

Pathankot, Apr 25 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday addressed rallies at Pathankot and Hoshiarpur in Punjab and appealed to the people to support the BJP-Shiromani Akali Dal alliance for the state's better future and the nation's progress.

Fair probe against Vadra if BJP comes to power: Jaitley

Apr 26, 2014, at 12:25 am

Amritsar, Apr 25 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Arun Jaitley on Friday said there will be a fair investigation into the allegations levelled against Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra if his party comes to power.

Modi delivers grand roadshow in Varanasi

Apr 25, 2014, at 01:01 am

Varanasi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday held a grand road show to garner support for himself from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Don't support Giriraj's remarks: Modi

Apr 22, 2014, at 11:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has said he does not support his party leader Giriraj Singh's recent remarks that all opponents of the Gujarat CM will be sent to Pakistan.

I stand by my statement: Giriraj Singh

Apr 20, 2014, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Even after being criticised for his remark of sending opponents of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to Pakistan, party's Bihar leader Giriraj Singh said he stands by his statement.

Giriraj's statement irresponsible: Sushil Modi

Apr 20, 2014, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday disapproved of the remarks made by its Bihar leader Giriraj Singh that all those opposes to party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi should go to Pakistan as they will have 'no place' to stay in India.

BJP will win most seats in UP: Amit Shah

Apr 19, 2014, at 08:27 pm

Varanasi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Uttar Pradesh in-charge Amit Shah on Saturday said the party will win most seats in the state.

Modi sought my support on Kashmir: Geelani

Apr 19, 2014, at 03:26 pm

Srinagar, Apr 19 (IBNS) Separatist Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani has claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi had sought his support in solving the Kashmir issue.

LS: Fifth phase voting witnesses good turnout

Apr 18, 2014, at 12:50 am

Kolkata/Bangalore, Apr 17 (IBNS): India underwent the fifth and biggest phase of polling across 12 states to constitute a new Lok Sabha with West Bengal witnessing the highest turnout of about 79 percent balloting on Thursday, reports said.

Don't fool the people of India: Rahul to Modi

Apr 17, 2014, at 02:57 am

Kishanganj, Bihar, Apr 16 (IBNS): Taking a jibe at Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate to stop making fool ("ullu") of the people of India.

"People's choice clear as BJP state govts get re-elected"

Apr 17, 2014, at 12:55 am

Ratlam, MP, Apr 16 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday claimed that people's preference was evident in the way they re-elected the BJP in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

BJP is a one-man show: Priyanka Gandhi

Apr 16, 2014, at 08:10 pm

Raebareli, Apr 16 (IBNS) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said it is Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi who takes all the decisions in the party.

Won't be vindictive towards anyone: Modi

Apr 16, 2014, at 06:40 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has said the party won't take any vindictive action against Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in connection with the DLF scam.

Vajpayee was the weakest PM: Congress

Apr 15, 2014, at 04:43 am

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Days after praising former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on its website, the Congress party has now called him the "weakest PM" of India.

Modi and BJP are same: Rajnath Singh

Apr 14, 2014, at 09:21 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Monday said the party is synonymous with its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and vice versa.