Politics

Cauvery Dispute: SM Krishna Warns PM of Disaster in Releasing Water to TN

Amid the ongoing protests in Karnataka over the sharing of Cauvery water with Tamil Nadu, External Affair Minister SM Krishna has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asking him to immediately stop further release of water to the neighbouring state.

Oct 7, 2012

Three Youth Create Chaos in J&K Assembly; CM Abdullah Dismisses Allegations of Security Breach

Three unemployed youth created chaos in what seemed to be a major security breach at the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday morning. The presiding Speaker has sought for an investigation into the incident.

Oct 8, 2012

‘Mango People in Banana Republic’, Says Vadra’s Facebook Status, IAC Enraged

Robert Vadra's Facebook status "Mango people in banana republic" has kicked off a new controversy with core committee members of India Against Corruption (IAC) now seeking an apology.

Oct 8, 2012

Cauvery Dispute: PM to Meet K'tka Leaders; SC to Hear Petition Against Water-Sharing

The Supreme Court on Monday will take up Karnataka government's petition to halt further release of Cauvery water to the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu.

Oct 8, 2012

Sonia Gandhi Meets Family of Dalit Rape Victim, Pitches Severest Punishment for Accused

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday visited the family of the teenaged dalit girl who set herself on fire after being raped by two youths in Jind district, Haryana.

Oct 9, 2012

CM Shettar Puts Halt on Cauvery Flow, May Bring Relief to Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday directed the officials in-charge of Krishna Raja Sagar dam to stop further release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu after the Supreme Court deferred the hearing of a review petition filed by the state.

Oct 9, 2012

Robert Vadra Calls Quits on Facebook after "Banana Republic" Remark

Robert Vadra shut down his Facebook account on Tuesday following his controversial "banana republic" remark he recently posted in what seemed to be retaliation against the corruption allegations made against him by his ddetractors.

Oct 9, 2012

President to Inaugurate Suvarna Vidhana Soudha Despite Shiv Sena’s Objection

The Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, the new legislature building of Karnataka state will be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee on October 11

Oct 10, 2012

Malala Yousafzai Shot: Pakistani Doctors Successfully Remove Bullet from Teen Activist's Body

A team of doctors on Wednesday successfully operated and removed a bullet from a 14-year-old Pakistani school girl, who was shot by Taliban gunmen in Mingora in Pakistan's Swat Valley.

Oct 10, 2012

PIL Filed Against Robert Vadra; HC Seeks Centre's Response

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday admitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into the charges against Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, while directing the Central government to file its reservations in three weeks over the plea.

Oct 11, 2012

Kejriwal to Stage Protest Outside PM’s Residence Over NGO Scam

Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal will stage a march protest towards the prime minister's residence on Friday, demanding the resignation of Law Minster Salman Kurshid over allegations of embezzling funds from his NGO.

Oct 12, 2012

Should Restrict RTI If Threat to Privacy: Manmohan

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed concerns over Right to Information Act (RTI) possibly turning into a Frankenstein's monster by violating other fundamental rights of the constitution.

Oct 12, 2012

Kejriwal Arrested During Protest March at PM's Residence

Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal and his aid Manish Shishodia were arrested by police on Friday, while staging a protest near the prime minister's 7 Race Course Road residence with a group of differently-abled people demanding the resignation of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid in the light of a new scam.

Oct 12, 2012

Gujarat MP Threatens Employees at Toll Booth with Gun; Police File FIR against Him Under Arms Act

Vitthal Radadiya, Congress MP from Porbandar, was booked for rioting and criminal intimidation and under the Arms Act on Friday after the CCTV footage showing him threatening the employees of a toll booth in Vadodara district with a gun.

Oct 13, 2012

Global Commodity Prices Pose Risk to Growth, Inflation: Chidambaram

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday expressed concerns over the current position of global economy, while underscoring the government reforms to improve the investment climate in the country.

Oct 14, 2012

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Politics

Cauvery Dispute: SM Krishna Warns PM of Disaster in Releasing Water to TN

Three Youth Create Chaos in J&K Assembly; CM Abdullah Dismisses Allegations of Security Breach

‘Mango People in Banana Republic’, Says Vadra’s Facebook Status, IAC Enraged

Cauvery Dispute: PM to Meet K'tka Leaders; SC to Hear Petition Against Water-Sharing

Sonia Gandhi Meets Family of Dalit Rape Victim, Pitches Severest Punishment for Accused

CM Shettar Puts Halt on Cauvery Flow, May Bring Relief to Karnataka

Robert Vadra Calls Quits on Facebook after "Banana Republic" Remark

President to Inaugurate Suvarna Vidhana Soudha Despite Shiv Sena’s Objection

Malala Yousafzai Shot: Pakistani Doctors Successfully Remove Bullet from Teen Activist's Body

PIL Filed Against Robert Vadra; HC Seeks Centre's Response

Kejriwal to Stage Protest Outside PM’s Residence Over NGO Scam

Should Restrict RTI If Threat to Privacy: Manmohan

Kejriwal Arrested During Protest March at PM's Residence

Gujarat MP Threatens Employees at Toll Booth with Gun; Police File FIR against Him Under Arms Act

Global Commodity Prices Pose Risk to Growth, Inflation: Chidambaram

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