Politics

Kejriwal To Hold First Official 'Aam Aadmi Party' Meeting On Sunday

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal will kickstart the proceedings of his newly formed Aam Aadmi Party in its first official meeting on Sunday.

Nov 25, 2012

Datawind Denies Allegations of Aakash 2 Being Made in China

Datawind, the maker of the word's cheapest tablet Aakash, has denied claims that Aakash 2 is a cheap Chinese import.

Nov 26, 2012

All-Party Meet Fails To End Deadlock In Parliament; Opposition Firm On Voting Over FDI Issue

The all-Party Meet to end the impasse in the Parliament over the issue of FDI in retail failed to reach consensus as both the ruling and opposition parties stuck to their stands.

Nov 26, 2012

India, Sweden Sign Social Security Agreement To Improve Employment Opportunities

India and Sweden on Monday signed a social security agreement, which would help improve employment opportunities for citizens of both nations.

Nov 27, 2012

Tajikistan Bans Facebook Over 'Mud and Slander'

Tajikistan blocked access to Facebook on Tuesday after President Imomali Rakhmon and Central Asian country's leadership was criticized on the social networking site.

Nov 28, 2012

Zee Journalists' Arrest: Top Editors Insist on Regulation of Media

The arrest of Zee News editors on Wednesday over alleged charges of extortion has prompted editors across the country to revoke the need for regulation of the media.

Nov 29, 2012

FB Arrest Case: Girls Relieved of Charges; SC Accepts PIL Challenging IT Act

Police on Thursday has reportedly dropped the charges against the two girls, whose arrests over their Facebook comments sparked a national outcry last week, NDTV reported.

Nov 29, 2012

Comedy of Errors? Gujarat Congress Ad Campaign Uses Photo of Rajasthan Farmer

The Congress unit in Gujarat landed into fresh controversy after using a picture of a farmer from the neighbouring state of Rajasthan in their latest ad campaign on electricity problems in the state.

Nov 29, 2012

Niti Digital Launches IndiaVotes.com, India's Largest Elections Database

Mumbai-based media and technology company Niti Digital on Wednesday announced the launch of IndiaVotes.com, India's largest public elections resource.

Nov 29, 2012

BS Yeddyurappa Formally Quits BJP After 40 Years, Cites Betrayal Behind Resignation

Karnataka BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa has officially resigned from the party on Friday after an association of 40 long years with it.

Nov 30, 2012

UN Approves Palestine State With Overwhelming Support; Setback For US, Israel

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday recognized the Palestine state, after an overwhelming majority of member countries voted in favor of the resolution to give it a non-member observer state status.

Nov 30, 2012

Former Prime Minister IK Gujral Passes Away at 92

Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral died on Friday afternoon after a prolonged illness. He was 92.

Nov 30, 2012

Sushma Swaraj Endorses Narendra Modi's Candidature in PM Race

Sushma Swaraj, BJP's Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, pumped up Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's political aspirations on Sunday by saying that he is a perfect candidate for the prime minster post.

Dec 2, 2012

Gujarat Polls 2012: What BJP's Manifesto Has To Offer

The Gujarat BJP on Monday released its manifesto, which it hoped will outdo the main Opposition Congress' own schemes in the forthcoming Gujarat assembly elections.

Dec 3, 2012

India, Libya Sign MoU on Electoral Cooperation

India and Libya on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, for cooperation in the field of election management and administration.

Dec 3, 2012