Yogi Adityanath faces ‘tough civic polls test’ in UP

Yogi Adityanath faces ‘tough civic polls test’ in UP

Lucknow, October 23 : The upcoming municipal polls in Uttar Pradesh will be a key test for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as they would indicate whether the priest-turned-politician has been able to ensure that the BJP continues to maintain its popularity level. Earlier this year, riding on Hindutva wave the party had secured a three-fourths majority […]

Rajasthan govt’s criminal laws ordinance challenged in HC

Rajasthan govt’s criminal laws ordinance challenged in HC

Jaipur, October 23 : The Rajasthan Government on Monday tabled the Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance, 2017, in state Assembly. Meanwhile, a senior lawyer in Rajasthan has filed a PIL in the High Court against the ordinance. The Congress leaders also staged a protest outside the Rajasthan Assembly against the Ordinance. The Criminal Laws (Rajasthan […]

BJP offered me Rs 1 cr to switch party, alleges Gujarat Patidar leader

BJP offered me Rs 1 cr to switch party, alleges Gujarat Patidar leader

Ahmedabad, October 23 : In a sting operation of sorts, Narendra Patel, an activist of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), on Sunday presenting wads of currency notes alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried to buy him, a charge rubbished by the ruling party.Narendra Patel, who had last month lodged a police […]

Typhoon leaves two dead after lashing Japan on election day

Typhoon leaves two dead after lashing Japan on election day

Tokyo, October 23 : A powerful typhoon left two dead, two missing and dozens injured in Japan today, moving northward off the Pacific coast after millions struggled to the polls for a national election. Authorities advised thousands living in coastal areas or near rivers to evacuate to shelters before Typhoon Lan, described as “very large […]