Politics

National Food Security Bill 2013: Govt's Plan for Special Session Could be Derailed

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is keen to push for the National Food Security Bill by initiating a special Parliament session, but it seems like the Opposition and other political parties won't make it easy.

Jun 3, 2013

Bhutan Elections: Enthused Citizens Cast Vote by Postal Ballots, Many Travel for Days; Nation of Happiness Upholds Democracy by Example?

If your father gave you the most desirable gift on earth, you would make the most out of it. Bhutanese received a gift of sorts five years ago when they were enshrined with the power to elect their own leaders through voting. Democracy is a new word for them, but here is a tiny Himalayan nation which seems to have long moved on from its naivety. Those who were not able to travel to their constituencies voted through postal ballot.

Jun 1, 2013

Karnataka Cabinet Ministers: Siddaramaiah Inducts 28 New Ministers into State Govt

Five days after being sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka, K. Siddaramaiah on Saturday expanded his ministry by inducting 28 ministers into the state Cabinet. The new ministers were sworn in by Governor HR Bhardwaj at the Raj Bhavan in Bangalore on Saturday.

May 18, 2013

Railway Bribery Scam: Bansal Took ₹15 Lakh from Son's Firm; Family CA Became Bank Director

Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's alleged involvement in a bribery scam took a new turn with records pointing to an unsecured loan of ₹15 lakh, allegedly sanctioned to the minister in 2011 by Theon Pharmaceuticals.

May 10, 2013

Suraj Thakur: NSUI Mumbai President Suspended for 'Dancing Naked' at Party Event

The Congress party has suspended Suraj Thakur, the Mumbai President of Congress student wing - National Students Union of India (NSUI) - for allegedly dancing naked at a party function, reported CNN-IBN.

May 7, 2013

Karnataka Ready for Polls: Women Candidates are Few and Far Between

Less than 10 percent of women are contesting from each party in the 5 May Assembly elections.

May 4, 2013

Why China's Incursion in Ladakh Preceded Khurshid's Visit?

Ever since 1959 when the Tibetan Religious leader Dalai Lama crossed the mountains and sought refuge in Dharmashala, India's relations with China were on a rollercoaster and the 1962 war was a decisive factor that can never revert an unequal relationship set between the two giants.

May 3, 2013

Odisha Dowry Harassment Case: Ex-MLA Raghunath Mohanty Arrested

Former Odisha minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife were arrested from West Bengal 15 days after daughter-in-law filed a dowry harassment complaint against his family, said police.

Mar 30, 2013

DMK Withdraws Support to UPA Over Sri Lankan Tamils Issue

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday withdrew its support to the Congress-led UPA government over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.

Mar 19, 2013

Sri Lankan Tamils Issue: Over 500 Students Arrested for Anti-Lanka Protests in Chennai

Police arrested over 500 college students taking part in the anti-Lankan protests on Monday when they tried to lay siege on the Raj Bhavan.

Mar 18, 2013

Budget Session of Parliament 2013: Fuel Price Hike Halts Proceedings at Both Houses

The budget session of parliament 2013 was adjourned till noon following protests by the Opposition over the recent hike in petrol price.

Mar 4, 2013

‏Union Budget 2013-14 Draws Funny Reactions from Twitter

Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram on Thursday presented India's 82nd Union Budget for the financial year 2013-14.

Feb 28, 2013

BJP Lashes Out at Shashi Tharoor Over PM Candidate Comment

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday strongly condemned Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's remark that the next possible prime minister can be the Congress president or party vice president.

Feb 25, 2013

In Pictures: Twin Bomb Blasts Rock Hyderabad, Death Toll Rises to 16 [PHOTOS]

Two bomb blasts rocked Hyderabad on Thursday evening night killing at least 16 people and injuring over 119 people. Most of the victims were aged between 19 to 22 years.

Feb 22, 2013

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Nationwide Strike 2013: Trade Union Leader Killed in Ambala

The 48-hour nationwide strike began on a tragic note after a trade union leader was killed in Ambala, Haryana, early Wednesday.

Feb 20, 2013

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