Politics

Opposition Parties Criticize UPA over Lokpal Fiasco

Opposition parties in both houses of Parliament criticized the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), accusing the government of running away from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday night, without voting on the contentious Lokpal Bill.

Dec 30, 2011

6 Killed as Cyclone Thane Inflicts Havoc in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Six persons were killed as cyclonic storm "Thane" crossed the Tamil Nadu coast Friday, it has been reported.

Dec 30, 2011

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India, Oman Extend MoU on Military Cooperation

India and Oman have extended the validity of the existing bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Military Cooperation, signed in December 2005, for a further period of five years.

Dec 29, 2011

Bhanwari Case: Key Accused Surrenders

In a new development after the arrest of former Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Mahipal Maderna on Dec. 2, in connection to the missing Rajasthani nurse, Bhanwari Devi's case, another key accused has surrendered before the additional chief judicial magistrate, Jodhpur on Friday.

Dec 23, 2011

Registrations Begin for Anna's "Jail Bharo" Campaign

Anti-corruption group Team Anna has started registration for Anna Hazare's "Jail Bharo" campaign to protest against the government's Lokpal Bill.

Dec 23, 2011

Govt to Resume Audit of Defense Lands

Defense Minister AK Antony said that the government has decided to resume Audit of defense lands and will prepare a data on encroachment on defense lands.

Dec 21, 2011

Arms Factory of Indian Mujahideen Unearthed

An Arms factory belonging to Indian Mujahedeen (IM) has been unearthed in Delhi recently, said Minister of State in Ministry of Home Affairs, Jitendra Singh, in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Dec 21, 2011

Chidambaram Withdraws Statement on Mullaperiyar Dam Issue

Indian Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, has reportedly withdrawn controversial remarks referring to by-elections, in the context of the Mullaperiyar dam issue.

Dec 18, 2011

IISC Bangalore Attack Case: Six People Convicted

A fast track court, in the south Indian city of Bangalore, has convicted six people who were held responsible for the terror attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in 2005. The convictions were delivered on Saturday.

Dec 17, 2011

Fake Currency Menace: Government Empowers National Investigation Agency

The Indian government has empowered the National Investigation Agency (NIA), under the National Investigation Agency Act, to inquire into the fake currency racket in the country and prosecute those held responsible, according to Namo Narain Meena, the Minister of State for Finance.

Dec 17, 2011

3.6 Percent of Women do Not Have Gainful Employment: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Union Labour & Employment Minister, Mallikarjun Kharge said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 3.6 percent of women in the age group of 15 and above do not have gainful employment in the country.

Dec 15, 2011

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue: Kerala CM Assures Same Quantity of Water

The Chief Minister of Kerala, Oommen Chandy, has assured the people of Tamil Nadu that they will continue to receive the same quantity of water (from the Mullaperiyar dam on the Periyar River) they did in the past.

Dec 15, 2011

14 Bird Species are Critically Endangered: Ministry of Environments and Forests

It is a tragic reality that there are as many as 14 species of Indian birds that are critically endangered; these include the Indian Vulture, the Bengal Florican (or the Bengal Bustard) and the Red-Headed Vulture. The information was released via a press release by the Indian Ministry of Environments and Forests.

Dec 14, 2011

People Pay Candlelight Tribute to AMRI Fire Victims (PHOTOS)

Thousands of people led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday night paid candlelight tribute to the victims of AMRI Hospital fire accident that claimed 93 lives.

Dec 13, 2011

NCP Wasn't Invited to Lokpal Debate: Sharad Pawar

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has said that he did not participate in the Lokpal debate as his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was not invited to the debate over the Lokpal Bill organized by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare in Delhi Sunday.

Dec 12, 2011