Politics

India-China Border Issue: Chinese Troops Cross LAC; Tension Engulfs Border Region

Amid talks of improving ties with each other and maintaining status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) till the final settlement on the disputed region is made, Chinese troops repeatedly intruded into Chumar sector in Ladakh this month, causing tension in the region.

Jul 22, 2013

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Violence Grips West Bengal Panchayat Polls; TMC Leader Issues Death Threat

Violence gripped the state of West Bengal as the fourth phase of Panchayat polls began in four districts today. Two activists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) and three Congress workers were killed on Sunday, according to reports.

Jul 22, 2013

US Vice President Joe Biden Leaves for India to Boost Economic Ties

US Vice President Joe Biden left today for a four-day visit to India to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues on economy, trade, defence and energy.

Jul 22, 2013

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BJP Asks Tamil Nadu Govt for SIT Probe into Killing of Party's Gen Secy; State-Wide Strike on Monday

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked the Tamil Nadu government for a probe by a Special Investigation Team into the killing of party's General Secretary V Ramesh in the state. The BJP wing in Tamil Nadu has also called for a strike in the state as a protest on Monday.

Jul 20, 2013

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Govt to Clear Additional Funds for Railways, Power Sectors in North-East Region

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh chaired a meeting on the progress of infrastructure development in the north-eastern region.

Jul 20, 2013

War of Words Begin over Rajnath Singh's English Language Remark

Another 'war of words' has begun after BJP President Rajnath Singh expressed discontent about the English language degrading Indian culture and leading to a loss of tradition.

Jul 19, 2013

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Third Phase of West Bengal Panchayat Polls Begins Amid Tight Security

The third phase of West Bengal panchayat polls begins today in three districts of North Parganas, South Parganas and Howrah amid tight security. In the backdrop of violence between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Opposition, the district will elect about 13,000 representatives to their respective village panchayats.

Jul 19, 2013

Pakistan Gears up for Presidential Poll on 6 August

Pakistan will hold the next Presidential elections a month earlier on 6 August. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced that the results will be declared on 7 August.

Jul 17, 2013

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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Sajjan Kumar's Trial to Continue after Delhi HC Dismisses Plea

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, one of the prime accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which six people were killed in Sultanpuri area of Delhi.

Jul 16, 2013

Congress Lashes Out at Modi over 'Secularism' Remark

The Congress lashed out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) meet in Pune accused the Congress of using secularism to hide its failures.

Jul 15, 2013

Ban RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal, Says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is dissapointed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress for politicising the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year and demanded that organisations like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal be banned in the country.

Jul 15, 2013

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President's Rule in Jharkhand Revoked; Hemant Soren Sworn in as New Chief Minister

Hemant Soren, the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party was sworn in as the new chief minister of Jharkhand on Saturday at Raj Bhawan, ending nearly six months of President's rule in the state.

Jul 13, 2013

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Catholic Ireland Legalises Abortion Amid Strong Opposition

The catholic country of Ireland has finally passed the controversial abortion law amidst sharp resistance. The law allows the process in limited cases where a life is in danger.

Jul 12, 2013

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Telangana: Congress Core Group to Decide on Statehood Issue on Friday

Bowing to the pressure of general and assembly elections next year, the Congress core group headed by Sonia Gandhi is likely to decide on the future of Telangana issue today. Top leaders from Andhra Pradesh including Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will meet PM Manmohan Singh and other members of the core group today in Delhi.

Jul 12, 2013

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Egypt Unrest: Stop 'Arbitrary' Arrests of Muslim Brotherhood, Says US

The United States has remained cautious to name the ouster of Mohamed Morsi as a coup d'état, while condemning the arrests and shooting of Muslim brotherhood protesters who support the overthrown leader.

Jul 12, 2013

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Politics

India-China Border Issue: Chinese Troops Cross LAC; Tension Engulfs Border Region

Violence Grips West Bengal Panchayat Polls; TMC Leader Issues Death Threat

US Vice President Joe Biden Leaves for India to Boost Economic Ties

BJP Asks Tamil Nadu Govt for SIT Probe into Killing of Party's Gen Secy; State-Wide Strike on Monday

Govt to Clear Additional Funds for Railways, Power Sectors in North-East Region

War of Words Begin over Rajnath Singh's English Language Remark

Third Phase of West Bengal Panchayat Polls Begins Amid Tight Security

Pakistan Gears up for Presidential Poll on 6 August

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Sajjan Kumar's Trial to Continue after Delhi HC Dismisses Plea

Congress Lashes Out at Modi over 'Secularism' Remark

Ban RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal, Says Mayawati

President's Rule in Jharkhand Revoked; Hemant Soren Sworn in as New Chief Minister

Catholic Ireland Legalises Abortion Amid Strong Opposition

Telangana: Congress Core Group to Decide on Statehood Issue on Friday

Egypt Unrest: Stop 'Arbitrary' Arrests of Muslim Brotherhood, Says US

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

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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