Akhilesh Sharma

Mohan Bhagwat Calls For Talks On Reservation In "Atmosphere Of Harmony"

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019

There should be a conversation in an atmosphere of harmony between those in favour of reservations and those against it, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday, provoking criticism and allegations that he is telegraphing the ruling BJP's intent of ending quota for the poor and backward castes.

Family Planning "Is True Patriotism," Says PM Modi

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019

Making a significant statement in his sixth Independence Day address today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over what he called "jansankhya visphot (population explosion)" and called for schemes to tackle the challenge.

"Opposition Must Get Equal Time": Lok Sabha Speaker Assures Fair Play

India News | Reported By Akhilesh Sharma, Edited By Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A strong opposition is of great importance in a "vibrant democracy", Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said today, adding that he was all for ensuring that its voice was heard in the house. Hisassurance comes amid allegations that the centre was steamrolling bills through both houses of parliament without taking the opposition into confidence.

"Big Fan Of Modi Sir": Wrestler Babita Phogat Joins BJP

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 12, 2019

Champion wrestler Babita Phogat and her father Mahavir Phogat joined the ruling BJP today ahead of polls this year in Haryana, their home state.

Arun Jaitley In ICU After Breathing Problems, PM Visits Hospital

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Saturday August 10, 2019

Arun Jaitley, former Union minister and senior BJP leader, was admitted to Delhi's AIIMS on Friday morning after he complained of breathing problems. He is under observation in the Cardio-Neuro ward of the hospital.

Amid Kashmir Lockdown, Pak Tension, PM Modi's Speech Soon

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday August 8, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm today in a special broadcast on national television and radio.

PM Modi, LK Advani Share Emotional Moment At Sushma Swaraj's Funeral

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 7, 2019

Together in grief after Sushma Swaraj's death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP veteran LK Advani shared an emotional moment at the much-loved party leader's funeral in Delhi on Wednesday.

Sushma Swaraj Among BJP's Most Beloved, Admired Across Political Lines

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday August 7, 2019

Sushma Swaraj, whose death on Tuesday left the nation in grief, was one of the most respected leaders of the ruling BJP and will perhaps be best remembered for her tenure as External Affairs Minister till earlier this year. She died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital after being brought there by her family at around 10 pm. She was 67.

"It's Suicide": Congress Loses Chief Whip Over Article 370 Stand

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 5, 2019

On a day it fronted protests in parliament against a massive government move to scrap special status for Jammu and Kashmir under the Article 370 of the constitution, the Congress lost a key voice, Bhubaneswar Kalita, who, as Chief Whip, was supposed to keep the flock in line.

On Article 370 Scrapping, What Amit Shah Explained In Parliament

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Neeta Sharma, Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 5, 2019

Home Minister Amit Shah was greeted by a standing ovation from his BJP colleagues when he entered the Rajya Sabha today to announce the far-reaching move to end special status for Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution.

Samajwadi Party's Surendra Nagar Quits Rajya Sabha, 2nd Leader In 3 Weeks

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday August 2, 2019

Samajwadi Party's Surendra Nagar resigned from the Rajya Sabha on Friday, becoming the second leader from Akhilesh Yadav's party to quit in less than three weeks.

Aaditya Thackeray May Become The First Of His Family To Contest Polls

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 1, 2019

Aditya Thackeray, the son of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, is likely to contest the Maharashtra election later this year, sources said on Thursday.

BJP, In Early Bird Special, Launches Uttar Pradesh By-Poll Preps

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday July 26, 2019

The ruling BJP, after scoring big in back-to-back national elections in Uttar Pradesh, is first off the block in planning for by-elections in 13 assembly seats in the next few months.

Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan Will Be Asked To Apologise For Sexist Remarks

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday July 26, 2019

Samajwadi Party lawmaker Azam Khan has been asked to apologise in parliament for sexist comments that were condemned by lawmakers across political lines today. "If he doesn't apologise, he will face action," said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi after a meeting between the Speaker and leaders of all parties today.

"You Won't Last 24 Hours If...": BJP Leader To Kamal Nath After Karnataka

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Anurag Dwary, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday July 24, 2019

A day after the Congress's coalition government in Karnataka crashed in a trust vote, a BJP leader's threat in Congress-ruled Madhya Pradesh caused a flutter. "One order from the top and your government won't survive," a BJP lawmaker said to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday.