CWC rejects Sonia Gandhi, Rahul resignations
The offer of resignation by Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi, following the party’s worst-ever electoral defeat, was expectedly rejected by the Congress Working Committee on Monday. The members, instead, stressed that at this critical juncture, the party needed... read more »
Modi to stake claim to form govt today; silent on cabinet
In the first sign of a thaw in their chilly relationship, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Monday drove down to Gujarat Bhawan for her first one-on-one meeting with PM-designate Narendra Modi after the BJP received an overwhelming mandate last Friday. Modi, who will be formally elected leader on... read more »
Not the first CM to become PM
Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi is not the first Chief Minister to move to the seat of power at the Centre. The distinction goes to former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, who, much to the surprise of everyone, got elevated to the post of Prime Minister in 1996. After the Congress led... read more »
Infosys Sink As Rupee Hits 11-Month High
HCL Tech shares fell 7 per cent, while Tata Consultancy Services slumped 6 per cent on Monday tracking the sharp rise in the rupee and a churn in favour of high beta cyclicals across portfolios. The BSE IT index fell as much as 5 per cent as compared to modest gains in broader markets. TCS dropped... read more »
In Tamil Nadu, a daddy, lady and Modi in final election speeches
Chennai – References to “daddy” and a “lady” in political speeches added a twist of humour to the final round of campaigning in Tamil Nadu, where polling for... read more »
Arch rivals Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav agree on one thing
Patna – Narendra Modi has done the unimaginable. Brought arch Bihar rivals Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav to the same side of an argument. Both insist that in this election there is no... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal to file nomination from Varanasi today
Varanasi – Aam Aadmi Party caps are being briskly distributed and party workers have begun to gather amid much slogan shouting as Varanasi preps for Arvind Kejriwal to file his... read more »
Priyanka Gandhi to Vadra’s rescue
Speaking out for the first time in defence of her husband Robert Vadra, who is facing allegations of illegal land deals, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress president Sonia Gandhi,... read more »
IPL 2014: Nathan Coulter-Nile may miss few games due to injury
Australian fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile may reportedly be out from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for an extended period after injuring a hamstring during a match between his Delhi... read more »
