Politics

Supreme Court Directive Relives Narendra Modi in Godhra Riot Case

In a great relief to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the prime accused of Godhra riots (2002), the Supreme Court of India has directed a lower court to decide on "whether the Chief Minister can be probed in to the case" reported Hindustan Times.

Sep 12, 2011

Khanduri, All Set to Return as Uttarakhand CM

The politics of Uttarakhand will move to square one next week with former chief minister B.C. Khanduri staging a comeback, replacing Ramesh Pokhriyal.

Sep 9, 2011

Delhi High Court Blast: Death toll Rises to 12, NIA Arrests Cyber Café Owner

Death toll in the Wednesday's Delhi blast increased to 12. National Investigation Agency has arrested the owner of the Global Cyber Cafe and his brother in connection with the blast.

Sep 8, 2011

Telegraph Report on Irom Shamila's Affair Instigates People of Manipur

A media Report on Irom Sharmila Chanu provoked people's anger in Manipur. One of the citizens' forum of Manipur "Apunba Lup" has imposed indefinite ban on the circulation of The Telegraph in the state.

Sep 7, 2011

10 Dead, 45 Injured in Delhi Blast; Group Claims Responsibility (PHOTOS)

In an explosion at the Delhi High court, 10 people were death and 45 people were injured. Pakistan-based terror outfit Harkat-ul-Jihaadi (HuJI) claimed responsibility for the blast in an email sent to various media house in Delhi.

Sep 7, 2011

Heavy Explosion at Delhi High Court Leaves 9 Dead, 45 Injured

An explosion outside the Delhi High Court claimed nine lives and injured at least 45 people. The cause of the explosion is not ascertained.

Sep 7, 2011

CVC to Suggest Changes in Proposed Lokpal Bill

Central Vigilance Commission will suggest changes in the proposed Lokpal Bill on Sept. 7. A three-member team of the commission has been formed comprising Central Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar and two of his deputies R Srikumar and JM Garg.

Sep 4, 2011

ULFA and Government Agreement: ULFA Members Will be Put in 'Special Camp'

ULFA and government of India signed 'Suspension of Operation' agreement. ULFA members will be put in a special camp called 'nabanirman kendras.'

Sep 3, 2011

'Z' security For Gandhiyan Crusader Anna Hazare

The 74-years-old Gandhiyan Anna Hazare would provide Z category after his success anti corruption campaign.

Sep 3, 2011

Chadrababu Naidu Declares Assets

The President of Telugu Desam Party, N. Chandrababu Naidu, declared his own and family's assets. His assets are worth Rs 4 million, while his wife N. Bhuvaneswari has about Rs. 390 million.

Sep 3, 2011

Parliament Adjourned Over Appointment of New Gujarat Lokayukta

The Parliament session was adjourned over the appointment of new Lokayukta in Gujarat. BJP senior leaders are likely to meet President Pratibha Patil.

Sep 2, 2011

Pakistani Troops Violate Ceasefire Along The LoC: Indian Army

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire between the Indian and Pakistan armies along the Line of Control. One Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) died after being injured badly.

Sep 1, 2011

Centre Yet to Recognize the Importance of Irom Sharmila's Decade-long Protest

An analysis on Irom Shrmila Chanu a social activist from Manipur who has been fasting for the past 10 years against the human right violation in Manipur and other parts of India but the government is ignoring her demands to repal the AFSPA Act.

Sep 1, 2011

Nepal's Ruling Maoist Party Removed from U.S. Terrorist List

The U.S. State Department has begun the process of removing the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) from its Foreign Terrorist Organization list now that it is governing the country.

Aug 31, 2011