Politics

Urbanization Challenges: Kamal Nath Seeks Greater Role for Local Bodies

Participating in a discussion on a report presented by the NDC's sub-committee on urbanization issues in New Delhi, Nath said that capacity building should focus on elected representatives and urban institutions and centres of excellence should be strengthened.

Feb 7, 2012

Ashwani Kumar Meets Pakistan PM, Discusses Bilateral Issues

Indian Minister of State for Planning, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Ashwani Kumar met Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in the margins of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Monday.

Feb 7, 2012

U.P. Election: Rahul Hopes for 'Solid' Poll Results as First Phase Campaign Ends

A total of 55 segments will go to the polls on Wednesday Feb 8. The seventh and last phase will be conducted on March 3.

Feb 6, 2012

Court Dismisses Swamy's Plea Against Chidambaram

In a big relief for Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, a trail court in New Delhi Saturday dismissed the petition filed by Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy.

Feb 4, 2012

India Signs MoU with U.S. on Labor Empowerment

India and the United States have singed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labor and empowerment which covers cooperation in the areas of skill development, youth employment, occupational safety and health and mines safety.

Feb 4, 2012

JEC: India Signs Economic Committee Protocol in Bucharest

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry M. Jyotiraditya Scindia led the 17th Joint Economic Committee (JEC) at Bucharest in Romania and signed the protocol with his Romanian counterpart on Thursday.

Feb 3, 2012

PM Should Resign over 2G Scam, Says BJP

After the Supreme Court revoked all 122 telecoms licences, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on moral grounds.

Feb 3, 2012

2G Scam: SC Cancels Licenses, Refuses to Probe Chidambaram's Role, CVC to Monitor Investigation

The Supreme Court Thursday cancelled all 122 telecom licenses allotted under the 2G spectrum allocation during former telecom minister A Raja's regime.

Feb 2, 2012

IAF to Acquire Rafale Fighter Planes (PHOTOS)

French company Dassault has won a multi-billion deal to supply 126 Medium Multi- Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Feb 2, 2012

Martyrs' Day: India Pays Homage (PHOTOS)

The country held services across the country, in memory of freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for a free and independent India. The Government of India led by example, honoring martyrs at Raj Ghat in New Delhi, on Monday.

Jan 30, 2012

India to Finance Chicago University to Establish Vivekananda Chair

In an effort to promote the legacy of spiritual leader Swamy Vivekananda, India will provide a grant of $ 1.5 million to the University of Chicago (UOC) to establish a Vivekananda Chair called 'The Indian Ministry of Culture Vivekananda Chair'.

Jan 30, 2012

Anna Hazare Arrives in Delhi for Medical Check-Up

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare has arrived in New Delhi for a medical check-up at a multi-specialty hospital.

Jan 29, 2012

The Best Performers in Republic Day Parade [PHOTOS]

The Ministry of Defense on Saturday announced the list of the best contingents and tableauxs in R-Day parade held on the Rajpath on Jan 26.

Jan 29, 2012

Assembly Elections: Heavy Polling in Manipur

As the voting of Manipur Assembly election 2012 was started at 7 am voters in the state are coming out of their house to exercise their franchise admits restriction by rebel groups on Saturdays.

Jan 28, 2012