Politics

Telangana: Statehood or Undivided AP, Repercussions Could be Huge

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the Congress Working Committee (CWC) are holding separate meetings on Tuesday to take a call on the demand for a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh, but the government is facing a dilemma as their final decision could have huge repercussions.

Jul 30, 2013

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Telangana Tops Issues Tabled Before Congress Working Committee

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) and UPA Coordination Committee are expected to make a final decision on granting separate statehood for the Telangana region today.

Jul 30, 2013

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GJM Chief to Resign Soon as Darjeeling Braces for 3-Day Shutdown

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), a political party campaigning for the creation of the Gorkhaland region in West Bengal, launched a three-day strike in Darjeeling on Monday morning.

Jul 29, 2013

Rajya Sabha Seat Sold for ₹100 Crore? Congress MP's Comment Sparks Controversy

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Birendra Singh, who recently became a member of Congress Working Committee (CWC), kicked off a storm on Monday by claiming that seats in the Upper House can be bought for ₹100 crore.

Jul 29, 2013

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Ministry of External Affairs Unveils App for Android and iOS Devices

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday (29 July) launched a free mobile application called 'MEAIndia' for Android and Apple smartphones.

Jul 29, 2013

Gujarat Information Department Reveals Rape Victim's Identity

In a major goof-up, the Gujarat information department released photographs identifying a minor rape victim from Junagarh, a town in Kalahandi district, on Sunday.

Jul 29, 2013

Modi US Visa Row: Forensic Report Says MPs' Letters to Obama are Authentic

The controversial letters sent to US President Barack Obama asking him to maintain the policy of denying Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's a visa are 'original and authentic', said a California-based forensic document examiner.

Jul 29, 2013

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Separate Telangana Likely to Divide Congress?

The UPA government is expected to give into the demands for the formation of a separate Telangana state, despite resistance from various Congress leaders in Andhra Pradesh including the Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Jul 28, 2013

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Pakistan Troops Violate Ceasefire at LOC, Fire at Indian Post

Fifth time in a month Pakistani troops indulged in heavy firing at an Indian post in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning.

Jul 27, 2013

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Acid Attack Scare: Bottles Containing Chemicals Found Outside Manish Tewari's Residence

The residence of Information and Broadcasting Minster Manish Tewari came under scanner on Saturday for an alleged acid attack attempt after two bottles containing suspicious liquid were found outside his residence.

Jul 27, 2013

Will Narendra Modi Ever Apply for US Visa Again? United States Ready to Review BJP Leader's Application

The United States department of state has said that they would consider if Narendra Modi applies for US visa again. US rejected Gujarat Chief Minister's visa application in 2005 citing his inaction during the 2002 Gujarat riots which killed hundreds of people. Interestingly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has not applied for US visa again after his application was rejected once.

Jul 27, 2013

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Politics

Telangana: Statehood or Undivided AP, Repercussions Could be Huge

Telangana Tops Issues Tabled Before Congress Working Committee

GJM Chief to Resign Soon as Darjeeling Braces for 3-Day Shutdown

Rajya Sabha Seat Sold for ₹100 Crore? Congress MP's Comment Sparks Controversy

Ministry of External Affairs Unveils App for Android and iOS Devices

Gujarat Information Department Reveals Rape Victim's Identity

Modi US Visa Row: Forensic Report Says MPs' Letters to Obama are Authentic

Separate Telangana Likely to Divide Congress?

Pakistan Troops Violate Ceasefire at LOC, Fire at Indian Post

Acid Attack Scare: Bottles Containing Chemicals Found Outside Manish Tewari's Residence

Will Narendra Modi Ever Apply for US Visa Again? United States Ready to Review BJP Leader's Application

India-US Trade Relations: Joe Biden Urges India to Remove Obstacles Faced by American Companies

Aditi Restaurant in Trouble for Mocking UPA Government

India, China to Discuss Incursions on Day 2 of Border Issues Meet

Bihar Mid-day Meal Tragedy: Blood Test Shows Acute Poisoning; WHO Warned India About Toxin

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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