Politics

Meet Demands in 3-4 Days or Fill the Jail, Says Anna Hazare

In a bid to escalate the pressure on the government, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has said that there will be a 'jail bharo' (fill the jail) protest if Team Anna's demands are not met in three-four days.

Jul 24, 2012

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Threat to Chavan’s CM Chair: Sharad Pawar Does a Yeddyurappa?

Amid the prevailing uncertainties over NCP continuing its support for UPA government, about 60 Congress MLAs have reportedly written to party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and state unit chief Manikrao Thakre blaming Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan's way of governance.

Jul 24, 2012

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New President of India 2012: Pranab Mukherjee Takes Oath of Office

Pranab Mukherjee became the 13th President of India on Wednesday after a five decade of political life.

Jul 25, 2012

Hang Me If I’m Guilty, Says Narendra Modi on Post-Godhra Riots

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, who was accused for his alleged involvement in the 2002 post-Godhra riots conspiracy, said he should be hanged if found guilty for instigating the violence.

Jul 26, 2012

Day Two at Jantar Mantar: Team Anna Protest Lacks Public Support

Team Anna's indefinite fast entered day two on Thursday with a lukewarm public response hinting at the possibilities of it turning into another flop show akin to last year's Mumbai debacle.

Jul 26, 2012

Uttar Pradesh: Mayawati's Statue Vandalized; Akhilesh Assures to Fix It

Members of Nav Nirman Sena in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday have allegedly vandalized a statue of former chief minister and BSP supremo Mayawati.

Jul 26, 2012

Assam Rioters Set Relief Camp On Fire; Woman Shot Dead

Even with deployment of multiple-security agencies in Assam's riot-affected villages, the situation continue to be tense with locals fearing a meltdown in order amidst the unabated violence between ethnic Bodos and Muslims.

Jul 27, 2012

Assam Riots: CM Gogoi Flays Centre, Opposition for Losses; Death Toll Rises

In a strong counterargument against the mounting criticism in handling the violence in Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday lashed out at centre officials, while defending his government in dealing with the riots in the state.

Jul 27, 2012

Anna Hazare to Go On Fast-Unto-Death From Sunday For Lokpal Bill

Anna Hazare has announced that he will go on fast-unto death protest from Sunday along with his supporters at Jantar Mantar, despite the doctors' advice not to fast considering his health.

Jul 28, 2012

Mangalore Shame: Acclaimed Moral Activists Assault Students on Camera; Police Arrest Attackers

With the country still reeling under shock after watching the Guwahati molestation video earlier this month, another similar incident in Mangalore was caught on camera, which showed a group of men manhandling students in the name of morality.

Jul 29, 2012

Mangalore Resort Attack: Reporter, Cameraman Booked; Eight Moral Activits Arrested

Local television reporter Naveen Soorinje and his cameraman Shiva Kumar, who captured on tape the hooliganism by a crew of self-proclaimed moral activists, are booked under the same law that charged the molesters of the latest Mangalore resort attacks.

Jul 30, 2012