MAMATA BANNERJEE
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Mayhem in Mamata Raj Headlines Today
News Night | In the presence of the police, a known anti-social fired bullets randomly and his henchmen were caught on camera hurling crude bombs in West Bengal. The TMC activist Sheikh Suhan who killed a cop during the student union polls violence has now bee...10:00
Speaker drops no-confidence motion Aaj Tak
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha pronounced the no-confidence motion tabled by Mamata Bannerjee's TMC as dropped. The Speaker Meira Kumar disallowed voting, and asked for voice vote. With this Mamata's move to seek support for her no-confidence motion has fallen f...16:52
Mamata's second setback after Prez polls Aaj Tak
Mamata Bannerjee's notice of no-confidence motion was dropped after it failed to get the required support of 50 Lok Sabha MPs. Her party Trinamool Congress had just 19 MPs, and got support of only the Biju Janta Dal MPs. The BJP and the Left did not support of...17:19
Khabarein Superfast | 9 AM, Nov 22, 2012 Aaj Tak
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PM calls BJP for dinner Aaj Tak
The winter session of the Parliament is set to begin. The UPA government wants to push the FDI in retail bill. To seek consensus on this, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has invited the BJP leaders to a dinner party.3:17
No-cofidence motion | NDA to talk to other parties Aaj Tak
The NDA would support a no-confidence motion, but would first consult other parties. This was decided at the meeting of the NDA alliance parties. The NDA says the government has failed on all fronts, but said it would consult non-UPA, non-NDA parties on suppor...1:58
BJP to speak to AIADMK, SP, BSP India TV
The BJP is undecided over supporting the no-confidence motion proposed by Mamata Bannerjee. The party is trying to elicit the opinion of other political parties outside of the NDA and the UPA alliance.1:17
Will vote against UPA: Jayalalithaa Aaj Tak
AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa says she will not go along with the Congress over the no-confidence motion being tabled by Mamata Bannerjee. The Left has called for a voting on the FDI on retail issue in the Parliament, to which she said that she would vote agains...1:01
'No danger to UPA govt over no-confidence' Aaj Tak
Congress leaders are confident that there is no danger to the UPA government over the no-confidence motion being tabled by Mamata Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress in the winter session of the Parliament.2:16
'No party untouchable over confidence motion' Aaj Tak
Mamata Bannerjee, with her 19 MPs, is tabling a a no-confidence motion against the UPA over the FDI in retail proposal. She has support from the AIADMK and the SP also says that it is against the proposal. She has also said that she will seek support from all ...2:35
BJP to wait for NDA's decision Aaj Tak
The BJP leadership which met today to discuss the strategy for the winter session of the Parliament and also the no-confidence motion being tabled by Mamata Bannerjee, said it will wait for the NDA meeting to announce its stand on the issue of FDI in retail.1:56
NDA to decide on no-confidence motion Aaj Tak
The BJP parliamentary party's executive committee meet is over and Ravi Shankar Prasad says the decision over the no-confidence motion will be taken after a meeting of the NDA later in the evening.6:55
Mamata asks BJP, Left for support Aaj Tak
With just 19 MPs on her side, Mamata Bannerjee takes a big leap with her decision to table a no-confidence motion against the UPA government. She calls out to the BJP and the Left to support her.1:16
BJP meets over Mamata's no-confidence motion Aaj Tak
The BJP is meeting to decide its strategy for the no-confidence motion that will be tabled by Mamata Bannerjee when the winter session of the Parliament begins. In a sort of first for her, Mamata even called Gurudas Dasgupta of CPI to seek his support. The CPM...3:52
Mamata looks for partners for no-confidence Aaj Tak
The Mamata that stood by the UPA, now stands as the foremost opponent of the government. With just 19 MPs, her party may seem like trying to reach the sky, but Mamata Bannerjee is actively seeking out support for the no-confidence motion that she announced aga...27:15
Mamata proposes no-confidence, Cong has a laugh Aaj Tak
TMC chief Mamata Bannerjee proposes to table a no-confidence motion against UPA on the first day of the winter session of the Parliament beginning Wednesday. She has also asked other parties to support the motion. But the Congress has laughed it off, saying it...2:44
Reshuffle in UPA cabinet? India TV
There are signals of a reshuffle in the cabinet of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The PM is to meet President Pranab Mukherjee and Sonia Gandhi is also expected to Pranab. The reshuffle may happen before October 20, that is before Pranab leaves for his ancestr...7:54
Cabinet approves FDI in insurance, pension Aaj Tak
Now that Mamata Banerjee is out of the UPA government, the UPA has taken less time to announce a slew of economic reforms. While the last Cabinet meeting announced FDI in retail, this Cabinet meeting gave the green signal to FDI in pension, and to hike the pe...15:03
Diesel hike | Oppn cries foul, Mamata takes to FB Aaj Tak
Virtually the entire Opposition has blasted the UPA government for the hike in diesel prices that was implemented on Thursday night. Across the country, people have come onto the streets to protest the hike. Housewives in Amritsar protested with LPG cylinders ...2:44
Security breach at Mamata's rally Times Now
There has been a security breach at Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee's rally at Behrampur in West Bengal. Hundreds of people enter the high-security zone and rush towards the stage as the police are left clueless as to how to control the crowd in the Chief Mini...2:48
Land acquisition bill stuck in Cabinet Aaj Tak
The Land Acquisition bill is stuck in Cabinet with a few ministers opposing certain provisions of the bill. The new law may force corporates to pay four times the market price for land in rural areas and twice the market price in urban areas, and give displace...3:17
Govt prepares for confidence vote in Parliament Times Now
As the political crisis escalates, the government prepares for a confidence vote in Parliament, which could take place anytime next week. The confidence vote has further deteriorated the Prime Minister's image after the fallout of the coal allocation scam in t...3:36
SC stays HC verdict on Singur land allocation Headlines Today
The Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court verdict on the Singur land allocation. The apex court has sent notices to Tata Motors seeking their response. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee has challenged the Calcutta High Court verdict. While...0:37
Mamata onboard govt bandwagon on Coalgate issue Headlines Today
Mamata Bannerjee is aligning with the UPA government's stand on the Coalgate issue. However, Mamata is still not in agreement with the economic reforms policies that the government wants to push forward. Mamata attended the UPA coordination committee meeting b...2:34
Mamata's West Bengal shamed by another gang rape Headlines Today
It might have a woman Chief Minister heading the state, but Mamata Bannerjee's West Bengal is increasingly becoming one of the most unsafe places for women in India. The mother of a 4-year-old child was gang raped in Kolkata when she was returning from work. T...2:08
Ex-Judge claims life threat for opposing Mamata Times Now
Three days after Mamata Bannerjee made derogatory remarks against the nation's judiciary, a retired judge now claims that his life has been threatened for opposing the West Bengal Chief Minister . While Mamata continues to draw criticism from the Centre, the O...2:31
Mamata Bannerjee justifies anti-judiciary comments Times Now
After her comments against the Judiciary led to a massive uproar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee defended herself by stating that she was merely misquoted and misunderstood. However, instead of apologising, the Trinamool Congress Chief blatantly c...6:31
Khurshid backs Mamata as Calcutta HC seeks proof Times Now
Seeking new proof against Mamata Bannerjee, the Calcutta HC has asked two newspapers and two television channels to file an affidavit within the next three weeks. Legal proceedings against the West Bengal Chief Minister have begun at multiple levels with a PIL...6:31
Union Law Minister backs Mamata Bannerjee's remark Headlines Today
While the Lawyers Forum kicks up a storm over Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee's derogatory remark against the judiciary, the TMC supremo is strangely backed by the Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid. Putting his faith in the possibility of a rationale behind t...6:30
Lawyers approach Calcutta HC against Mamata Headlines Today
The Lawyers Forum puts forth the second petition against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee in the Calcutta High Court. The petition deems that Mamata Bannerjee has made derogatory remarks on the judiciary. Jurists from around the nation have voiced o...13:54
Khabarein Superfast | 9 AM, August 16, 2012 Aaj Tak
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Jurists slam Mamata's daring remarks Headlines Today
Jurists from around the nation have voiced out their anger against Mamata Bannerjee's tirade, wherein she called the Indian Judiciary 'corrupt' and dared them to jail her for it. Daring the judiciary to file a contempt case against her, Mamata launched a full-...0:49
PM reacts to TMC's stand-alone move Headlines Today
Making it amply clear that the UPA will not cave to anymore blackmailing tactis, the Prime Minister has slammed the Trinamool Congress for its go-it-alone strategy in the national elections. Saying that Mamata Bannerjee's diktats won't be taken lying down, the...1:20
Mamata takes on UPA over fuel prices Headlines Today
All is not well in the UPA camp. Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Bannerjee is reportedly back to sparring with the Congress, and this time it's the fuel prices that she is livid about. Mamata has slammed the Centre's inaction and threatens a political confront...10:30
India welcomes President Pranab Mukherjee Headlines Today
Take a look at Pranab Mukherjee, now officially the 13th President of India, as he heads to Raisina Hill after taking the oath of office in the Central Hall of Parliament. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of India, SH Kapadia in the presence of V...19:12
President-elect Pranab receives Guard of Honour Headlines Today
After seeking blessing at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in Rajghat, President-elect Pranab Mukherjee arrives at the Parliament along with President Pratibha Patil to receive the Guard of Honour. Pranab Mukherjee will take the oath of office shortly. The Chief Just...8:23
Pranab takes over as India's Supreme Commander Headlines Today
After paying his respects to the Father of the Nation at Rajghat, Pranab Mukherjee arrives at the Parliament in the Presidential limousine. The former Finance Minister will take the oath of office shortly. The Chief Justice of India SH Kapadia will administer ...8:02
Pranab heads to Parliament for swearing-in Headlines Today
President-elect Pranab Mukherjee heads to the Central Hall of Parliament for the swearing-in ceremony. The former Finance Minister dons the mantle of the 13th President of India today. The oath will be taken in the presence of Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prim...18:31
Pranab to be sworn-in as President Headlines Today
The grand swearing-in ceremony that will welcome the country's 13th President is to be held at the Central Hall in Parliament today. After a guard-of-honour to outgoing President Pratibha Patil, the Presidential limousine will bring Pranab Mukherjee in for the...4:59
Chief Justice to administer oath to Pranab Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee is all set to become the 13th President of India. Chief Justice of India SH Kapadia will administer the oath of office to the President-elect today. The oath will be taken in the presence of Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan...1:50
Mamata congratulates Pranab in surprise visit Headlines Today
TMC Chief Mamata Bannerjee paid a surprise visit to President-elect Pranab Mukherjee's residence on Tuesday. She called on him to congratulate him on being elected to the top post. Mamata Bannerjee, who was initially against Pranab's nomination, is now report...3:55
Now Mamata is angry at forward trading Aaj Tak
Trinamool Congress is angry at the issue of forward trading. Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy writes to PM saying their party won't allow forward trading bill in West Bengal.1:49
Cabinet reshuffle on the cards Headlines Today
Pranab's expected walkover victory in the Presidential polls has raised speculations of a Cabinet reshuffle between July 26 and August 7. A window for portfolio re-allocation will be opened after the Presidential elections, at the beginning of the monsoon ses...1:53
Pranab's new innings prompts Cabinet reshuffle Headlines Today
A Cabinet reshuffle is likely to take place between July 26 and August 7 in light of Pranab Mukherjee's expected win at the Presidential polls. A window for portfolio re-allocation will be opened after the Presidential elections, at the beginning of the monsoo...6:01
Pranab prepares for Presidency, Sangma sidelined Headlines Today
The last bastion opposing Pranab's candidature, the TMC, has also succumbed making it a united UPA-backed nomination. The Presidential polls bears a highly one-sided look as the former Finance Minister's path to Raisina Hill has been paved perfectly. As many a...2:05
Pranab Mukherjee to romp home in Presidential poll Times Now
Mamata Bannerjee concedes at the final juncture and lends her support to Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee. This development all but seals the race to Raisina Hill. Numbers indicate that former Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will definitely be the next ...1:35
Pranab expected to waltz away to Raisina Hill Times Now
The stage is set for the much-awaited Presidential polls as the numbers indicate that former Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will sweep away the ballots and waltz into Raisina Hill. As many as 4,896 lawmakers, 776 Members of Parliament and 4,120 MLAs are eli...1:43
Advantage Pranab in 13th Presidential elections Headlines Today
Here's the number game that has given UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee the advantage on the D-day for the Presidential elections. Facing negligible heat from the PA Sangma camp, Pranab is all set to take his seat atop Raisina Hill, but the formalities go on. Wit...2:07
Mamata realigning under UPA banner Headlines Today
TMC Chief Mamata Bannerjee has sent her party MPs for a UPA lunch. The UPA is holding a lunch for all its allies ahead of the Presidential polls. The TMC supremo is also likely to support Hamid Ansari for the Vice-President's post. After months of rallying aga...18:56
Hamid Ansari files nomination for Vice-President Headlines Today
Vice-President hamid Ansari files his nomination papers for his re-election. The UPA is expected to secure a comfortable win in the Vice-Presidential polls. The UPA nominated Rajya Sabha Speaker and Vice-President Hamid Ansari last week, and also received the ...2:03
Mentally challenged woman raped & beaten to death Times Now
A crime of horrifying proportions in Mamata Bannerjee's backyard. A mentally challenged girl is raped and bludgeoned to death in West Bengal. The body is then buried within the compound of a government-funded rehabilitation centre in Hooghly, where she was liv...2:42
Mamata spells out TMC's choice for Vice-President Headlines Today
Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Bannerjee spells out her party's choice for the Vice-President's post. The West Bengal Chief Minister is rooting for former governor Gopal Gandhi. The former governor is the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. Another name being conside...9:05
Didi's fresh turf war with the UPA | June 2, 2012 Headlines Today
Centrestage | The Ministry of Home Affairs is considering the prospect of overriding the Railway Ministry's jurisdiction over the RPF following repeated instances of gross indiscipline and unionism in the Railway Protection Force. The MHA fears that the 'union...1:44
Mamata fence-sitting in Prez race | June 2, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | TMC leader Mamata Bannerjee refuses to reveal her cards in the race to Raisina Hill. Claiming that she has not made a decision on the Presidential polls yet, the TMC leader said that she will announce her decision by July 16. Unable to back the BJP ...3:53
TMC cautions MHA on RPF proposal Headlines Today
After repeated instances of gross indiscipline and unionism in the Railway Protection Force, the Ministry of Home Affairs is considering the prospect of overriding the Railway Ministry's jurisdiction over the RPF. The Home Ministry fears that this unionism cou...4:52
Mamata is still with UPA: Salman Khurshid Aaj Tak
Mamata Bannerjee has threatened to ask all her ministers to resign if Congress takes it for granted. But Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid who side-steps Digvijay Singh's angry reaction to Mamta's comment, says Mamata is still with the UPA. Khurshid says it i...22:09
The Dada of the Nation | Pranab Mukherjee Headlines Today
The Congress warhorse and troubleshooter Pranab Mukherjee takes the pole position in the race to Raisina Hill, 43 years after making his debut in the Rajya Sabha and 39 years after being named a Congress Minister. He has been a Minister under every Congress Pr...5:15
UPA: Goodbye TMC, welcome SP | June 15, 2012 Headlines Today
Centrestage | Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh lauds Mulayam Singh Yadav for 'making the right decision' to back the Congress on Pranab's candidature. He goes on to say that former President APJ Abdul Kalam is a respectable man and must reconsider co...5:25
UPA-SP-BSP combine snub Didi with Pranab choice Headlines Today
Congress General Secretary, Janardhan Dwivedi, announces Pranab Mukherjee as UPA's candidate for the Presidential poll. The BSP extends support for Pranab's candidacy, as Mulayam turns his back on Mamata-Kalam to back the Finance Minister.20:12
Presidential poll | Pranab to quit as Finance Min Headlines Today
APJ Abdul Kalam and Pranab Mukherjee have entered the home straight neck-to-neck in the race for the Presidential post. The Finance Minister will put in his papers on June 24 and is expected to file his nomination for the Presidential post on June 25. Pranab M...53:22
Presidential polls | Pranab named UPA candidate Times Now
Having received the support of Mulayam led-SP and Mayawati-led BSP, the UPA holds a meet to announce Pranab Mukherjee as its Presidential candidate. With the JDS also jumping onto the bandwagon supporting Pranab for President, the Finance Minister has all but ...27:38
Left parties to also back Pranab, Mamata isolated Aaj Tak
Former West Begal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Biman Bose have managed to convince the Left parties to back Pranab Mukherjee. The Left parties will hold a meeting on June 21 to announce their support. Pranab Mukherjee has reached the UPA meeting at 7 RCR, wh...13:13
UPA claims victory after SP, BSP support Headlines Today
The Presidential race heats up as the Congress exudes confidence in Pranab Mukherjee's candidature as he receives support from the BSP and the SP. The UPA meet to name the Presidential candidate has now been reduced to a mere formality.5:13
Presidential poll | Mamata-Mulayam alliance cracks Times Now
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee continues to push for APJ Abdul Kalam as President, despite being left out to dry by Mulayam Singh Yadav. Mamata now seeks the support of JDU chief Nitish Kumar, after stating that Kalam would be President if India had direct election...5:57
NDA meet to sort out rift over Kalam candidature Times Now
Senior BJP leader LK Advani to host a crucial NDA meet to iron out differences within the party over nominating APJ Abdul Kalam for President. Meanwhile, APJ Abdul Kalam seeks support from JDU chief Nitish Kumar as the race for Raisina Hill heats up.1:33
Mamata not to attend UPA meeting India TV
Is the distance between Mamata Bannerjee and the Congress increasing? Latest indication has come from news that Mamata will not attend a crucial meeting of the UPA allies tomorrow. The Congress has got Mulayam Singh Yadav on its side.9:07
How Mamata turned the table on Sonia Aaj Tak
This is the story of how Mamata Bannejee, with the aid of Mulyam Singh Yadav, turned the tables on the Congress and Sonia Gandhi, who wanted to push the candidature of Pranab Mukherjee. Take a look at the summary of meeting and events on Wednesday, and how Mam...4:50
Pranab vs Ansari: Cong's dilemma TV9 AP
The Congress' names for President and Vice President were revealed by Mamata Bannerjee who announced the names right after meeting Sonia Gandhi. And to everyone's surprise, she met Mulayam Singh Yadav and both put forward their own list of candidates for the P...18:02
Mamata non-committal on Pranab's name India TV
Emerging out her meeting with Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Bannerjee reveals Sonia Gandhi had told her two names- Pranab Mukherjee for President, and Hamid Ansari for Vice President. But Mamata did not reveal her choice, and instead chose to go ahead for her meeting w...8:11
Somnath Chatterjee's name in Presidential race Aaj Tak
Somnath Chatterjee's name has now cropped in the Presidential race. The name of the former lok Sabha speaker has been tossed up by the Trinamool Congress. Its party chief Mamata Bannerjee is meeting Sonia Gandh today evening. Mamata's animosity to Pranab Mukhe...4:34
Mamata loses to Cong & Left in local polls Headlines Today
The Congress and Left pinch the key bastions of Haldia in East Midnapore and Cooper's Camp in Nadia from under the TMC's nose, as Mamata claims the other municipalities in the local polls.9:08
Cong Prez nominee: Pranab, Ansari or Meera? Headlines Today
The CWC meet commences with the onus on the UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to decide between Pranab, Ansari and Meera as the party's Presidential candidate.3:44
Sonia to take final call on Prez candidate Headlines Today
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to take the final decision on the Congress' Presidential candidate at the crucial CWC meet today.1:51
Mamata begins blame-game over Doon tragedy Headlines Today
Sparking a new controversy with her latest conspiracy theory, West Bengal CM Mamata Bannerjee claims that she smells a rat in the Dehradun train mishap as it coincided with the Bharat Bandh.5:43
Public transport bears the brunt of Bharat Bandh Headlines Today
The Bharat Bandh, which began with incidents of sporadic violence, gains momentum with Opposition workers targetting public transport including buses and trains.10:05
Bengal upset about US claim on FDI talks Headlines Today
While Mamata Banerjee and the West Bengal Government condemn US claims on FDI talk, SM Krishna-Hillary Clinton meet begins; Iran and Pakistan are on the agenda while FDI in retail is not.15:41
Mamata claims FDI didn't come up in Hillary talks Headlines Today
While Mamata Banerjee claims FDI in retail as a topic wasn't broached, the US Embassy on the other hand says that Hillary Clinton discussed FDI with the leader.2:58
Rape victim lying: Mamata Headlines Today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says there is no medical evidence to prove the Burdwan rape case; she alleges that this is a conspiracy against her government.8:44
Proud to get justice: Kolkata rape victim Headlines Today
The woman who was gang-raped in Kolkata, talks about the ordeal and how the incident changed her.13:04
Kolkata rape: CM criticised for her remarks Headlines Today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee draws severe criticism for her remarks against the Kolkata rape victim.7:16
Kolkata: Police misbehave with 'raped' woman