Politics

CPI Leader Yechury Says UPA 'Bribed' to Win FDA Vote

After UPA's resounding victory at the Rajya Sabhi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury accused it of using unfair means to secure majority votes against the Opposition's motion that chorused protest at allowing FDI into the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 9, 2012

Karnataka BJP in Crisis? Yeddyurappa Demands Dissolution of Assembly after KJP Launch

The BJP high command in Karnataka is reportedly considering dissolution of the State Assembly after several of its MLAs claimed support to the Karnataka Janata Party (KJP), the regional party launched by Lingayat leader BS Yeddyurappa on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2012

Parliament Uproar on Quota Bill: Mayawati Warns of Tougher Stand, Targets Ansari

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Wednesday warned to take a tougher stand if the government failed to take serious steps in passing the quota bill for SC/STs.

Dec 12, 2012

Gujarat Polling Begins: Confident Keshubhai Says Modi Will be Defeated

Polling for the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections kicked off at 8am on Thursday, when 846 candidates will be contesting for 87 seats in the 182-member Assembly.

Dec 13, 2012

Sheila Dixit's Claim of '₹600 per Month to Feed Family of Five' Sparks Controversy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit's claim that ₹600 per month was enough for a family to feed itself saying that Congress was insulting the poor.

Dec 16, 2012

Narendra Modi's Victory Sign Draws Ire from Congress; 20 pct Voter Turnout in 3 Hours

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flashed a victory sign after casting his vote in the last phase of polling for Assembly elections, signalling his confidence of returning to power for a third term.

Dec 17, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Sparks Parliament Uproar; BJP Calls for Death Penalty

Outraged by the horrific gang rape of a girl in Delhi, angry Parliamentarians on Tuesday slammed the union government and Centre for failing to address the rise of crimes against women in the national capital.

Dec 18, 2012

Police Drop Charges Against Palghar Girls Over Thackeray Facebook Post

Thane police have dropped all charges against the two girls arrested for condemning the shutdown of Mumbai on Facebook, following Shiv Sena Leader Bal Thackeray's demise. The police filed a closure report on Tuesday in the Palghar Court against the complaint stating it to be false.

Dec 19, 2012

Assembly Elections 2012: Narendra Modi Edges Closer to Victory; Congress Leads in HP

Early trends of the Assembly election results on Thursday show Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking the lead in Gujarat while losing out seats to rival Congress in Himachal Pradesh.

Dec 20, 2012

Gujarat Elections 2012: Narendra Modi's Hat-Trick Victory Revives Talk of PM Aspirations

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Thursday added a new chapter in political history after winning the Assembly elections in Gujarat for the third consecutive time.

Dec 20, 2012

Manipuri Film Actress Molested, Assaulted by NSCN-IM Cadre

Momoko Khangembam, a Manipuri film actress, was allegedly molested and beaten up by a NSCN (IM) cadre in Chandel district.

Dec 21, 2012

Delhi Gang Rape Victim's Health Deteriorating; Protesters Forced to Evacuate India Gate

The condition of the 23-year-old para-medical student, who was gang-raped in a moving bus on Dec 16, is deteriorating, said reports.

Dec 23, 2012

Delhi Gang Rape: Home Minster Shinde Announces Measures for Women's Safety; Govt to Set Up Enquiry panel

Taking cognisance of the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde announced on Saturday a string of measures to ensure safety of women across the country.

Dec 23, 2012

Delhi Gang Rape: Victim Continues to be Critical, PM Singh Appeals for Calm After Protests Turn Violent

The condition of the 23-year-old para-medical student, who was gang-raped by six in a moving bus on December 16, continues to be critical.

Dec 24, 2012

Shinde Justifies Police Crackdown at India Gate

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde seemingly compared Delhi Gang rape protesters to Maoists and justified police crackdown at India Gate.

Dec 24, 2012