Politics

Fictitious Arms Deal Case: Bribery Stings Bangaru Laxman, Gets 4-Years Jail Term

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman was awarded a 4-years jail term on Saturday by a Delhi court in connection to bribery case that was exposed in an on-camera sting operation in 2001.

Apr 28, 2012

President Decides To Forgo Retirement Home Allotted To Her

President Pratibha Patil has decided to let go a land allotted to her under president retirement scheme by the government of India, following defence land grab allegations.

Apr 28, 2012

President Pratibha Patil Pained by Fallacious Observations, Gives Up Post-retirement Accommodation in Pune

After keeping silent all this while on the allegations by a group of retired army officers, President Pratibha Patil has finally announced her decision to give up her proposed post-retirement accommodation in Pune.

Apr 28, 2012

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SC Extends Deadline For 2G Auction; TRAI Deals a Steep Blow For Tele Operators

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline that it set for the government to carry out a fresh 2G action based on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommendations.

Apr 27, 2012

US Gates Remain Shut For Narendra Modi: "No Change On Visa Policy"

The United States administration has not yet changed its stance on granting visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, in spite of his developing image at the international platforms over his exemplary governance.

Apr 26, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Maoists Free BJD MLA Hikaka

The Odisha hostage crisis ended on Thursday as the Maoists released Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikaka after keeping him in captivity for 33 days.

Apr 26, 2012

Congress Says Bofors Scandal Closed; Opposition Wants to Reopen the Scam

The revelation made by former Swedish Police chief Sten Lindstrom in an interview to thehoot.org that he was the whistleblower who leaked documents to journalist Chitra Subramanian-Duella on Bofors scandal, has opened the otherwise sealed Pandora's box.

Apr 25, 2012

Bofors Whistleblower Reveals Self after 25 Years; Clears Rajiv Gandhi's Name

The mystery man, who shook the Swedish and Indian government 25 years ago by leaking the documents related to Bofors to the media, has finally come out in the open. Former Swedish Police chief Sten Lindstrom said in an interview to thehoot.org that he was the whistleblower who leaked the documents.

Apr 25, 2012

Pakistan Test Fires Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Shaheen-1A

Just a few days after India successfully test fired Agni-V, a solid fueled Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Pakistan also test fired a nuclear capable ballistic missile, Shaheen-1A on Wednesday.

Apr 25, 2012

People's Court Rules in Favour of Hikaka; Maoists to Free Abducted MLA

When the hopes of freeing Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists dwindled following fresh demands from the rebels, something dramatic happened. The rebels have decided to release the young legislator on Thursday. People's court ruled in favour of the MLA.

Apr 25, 2012

Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Mediate Between Govt and Maoists; DC's Condition Critical, Say Rebels

Senior Supreme Court lawyer and core Team Anna committee member Prashant Bhushan refused to mediate between Chhattisgarh government and Maoists group in facilitating the release of abducted Sukma District Collector (DC) Alex Paul Menon.

Apr 24, 2012

2G Spectrum Scam: CBI May File Closure Report On Sadiq Batcha Suicide Case

The Central Investigation of Bureau (CBI) is likely to file a closure report on the death of Sadiq Batcha, one of the accused in 2G spectrum scam, who committed suicide last year.

Apr 24, 2012

Budget Sitting Resumes in Parliament: Fate Of Lokpal Bill Remains Uncertain

The second phase of the Budget sitting started in Parliament on Tuesday as the opposition parties have already lined up a row of controversial topics to storm the session in House and the government desperately wanted to clear few crucial pending bills.

Apr 24, 2012

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CBI Indicts Congress Leader, Police For 1984 anti-Sikh Riots

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday indicted senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for allegedly inciting a mob of miscreants that led to 1984 anti-Sikh riots as the agency finished its investigation. Meanwhile, it also accused a section of Delhi police department of letting rioters having a free run.

Apr 23, 2012

SP Names APJ Abdul Kalam as Next President

A day after Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar expressed his party's stand to elect an non-political person as the next president, Samajwadi Party (SP) has named the former President APJ Abdul Kalam for the top post.

Apr 23, 2012