Politics

Assembly Elections Bring New Wave of Fear to Manipur

Violence is not new to Manipur but the scenario in the last few weeks leading up to the upcoming state assembly elections has sent a new wave of fear among the people.

Jan 26, 2012

India Displays Military Prowess, Cultural Heritage on Republic Day (PHOTOS)

India Thursday celebrated her 63rd Republic Day, showcasing the military prowess and cultural heritage. The Republic Day parade, held on the Rajpath in New Delhi, highlighted the nation's achievements in various fields.

Jan 26, 2012

TAPI Gas Pipeline Project: India and Pakistan Agree Transit Fee Formula

At a bilateral discussion between the Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, S. Jaipal Reddy, and Pakistan's Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Asim Hussain, in New Delhi on Wednesday, both nations have reportedly "agreed to settle the Transit Fee issue at the earliest".

Jan 26, 2012

President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy".

Jan 26, 2012

Anna Hazare's Comments on Corrupt Politicians Branded as 'Instigating Violence'

Anna Hazare's statement on corrupt political leaders in India has invited predictable criticism from the major political parties; his statements, made on Tuesday, have been branded as "instigating violence".

Jan 25, 2012

South African Delegates Call on Kumari Selja

An eight-member delegation led by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Human Settlements, South Africa, Zou Kota-Fredricks, called on the Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Culture, Kumari Selja in New Delhi, on Monday.

Jan 24, 2012

Indian Republic Day Celebration Arrangements [PHOTOS]

The preparations for the celebrations surrounding India's 63rd Republic Day commemoration are in full swing. Check out the slideshow to see the rehearsals of India's 63rd Republic Day...

Jan 23, 2012

Chidambaram Hands Over First Batch of Resident Identity Cards in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram Saturday launched the first batch of Resident Identity Cards under the coastal National Population Register (NPR) project in Porthrapur village in South Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Jan 22, 2012

Salman Rushdie Says 'Rajasthan Police Invented Plot' to Keep Him Away from Jaipur

After the Mumbai police denied British-Indian author Salman Rushdie's "paid assassins" claim on Saturday, the author of "Midnight's Children" has now said "the Rajasthan police invented plot to keep (me) away" and that he "was indeed lied to".

Jan 22, 2012

UP Elections: Rahul Gandhi at Loggerheads with Uma Bharti

With assembly elections round the corner, politicians have started exchanging heated words in Uttar Pradesh (UP). This time, war of words between Congress General Secretary and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti steals the show.

Jan 19, 2012

Dalit Girl Rape Case: Odisha Agriculture Minister Resigns

Odisha Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy has resigned after the Opposition accused him of trying to seal the culprits who raped a Dalit girl. He submitted his resignation letter to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday.

Jan 19, 2012

SOPA and PIPA Effect; Wikipedia Shuts Down Protesting the Legislation

Wikipedia and other popular websites turned their homepages into protest banners on Wednesday protesting the proposed U.S. anti-piracy legislation SOPA and PIPA.

Jan 18, 2012

Bhanwari case: Key Accused Ashok Bishnoi Surrenders

One of the key accused in Bhanwari Devi murder case, Ashok Bishnoi, surrendered before police in Jodhpur's Jaloda village on Tuesday.

Jan 17, 2012

Moderation in Inflation Could Continue in Coming Months: Pranab Mukherjee

The country's Union Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, has said the decline in the monthly headline inflation for Dec. 2011 to 7.47 percent (down from 9.11 percent in Nov. 2011) was mainly due to a significant decline in inflation for primary articles, including food inflation, in the month of Dec. 2011.

Jan 16, 2012

Pakistan President Gilani Offers to Resign after Court Issued Contempt Notice

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has reportedly offered to resign after the country's Supreme Court on Monday served him contempt of court notice for not pursuing corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Jan 16, 2012