Politics

Hyderabad Blasts: PM Arrives in City Amid Tight Security in Face of Terror Threats

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday arrived in Hyderabad to take stock of the situation in the city after the deadly explosions which left 16 people dead and scores injured.

Feb 24, 2013

Oil Marketing Companies to Sell 90% of LPG Cylinders at Subsidised Rates

Several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), namely, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have stated that 90 percent of cylinders will be sold at subsidized rates annually resulting in only 10 percent of cylinders to be sold at market prices at the current cap level of nine.

Feb 24, 2013

Suryanelli Rape Case: 111 Booked for Facebook Posts on PJ Kurien

Kerala police have booked a case against 111 people for posting derogatory remarks on Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien, the accused in the Suryanelli rape case.

Feb 25, 2013

Patiala Mayor Resigns over Charges in Daughter-in-Law's Death Case

Patiala Mayor and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Jaspal Singh Pradhan resigned from office on Monday in the wake of murder charges. He is accused of killing his daughter-in-law Parampreet Singh.

Feb 26, 2013

Afzal Guru’s 2008 Letter Revealed: Parliament Attack Convict Shows No Remorse, Links Incident to Kashmir

An Urdu weekly published a letter, reportedly written by 2001 Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, almost 20 days after he was hanged.

Feb 26, 2013

Spot Boy Posing as Financier Rapes Aspiring Actress in Mumbai

A spot boy in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly raping a 22-year-old aspiring actress after promising her a role in a big banner film.

Feb 27, 2013

Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda Granted Bail in Money Laundering Scam

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to former chief minister of Jharkhand, Madhu Koda, in one of the money laundering cases, reported Press Trust of India.

Mar 1, 2013

Nirbhaya Fund: Delhi Gang-Rape Victim's Father Wishes Project Was Named after Her Real Name

P Chidambaram in his annual budget presentation at the Parliament on Thursday announced the setting up of the "Nirbhaya Fund", which was named in honour of the 23-year-old physiotherapy student, for the empowerment of women in the country.

Mar 1, 2013

RTI Query on Afzal Guru Rejected; Tihar Jail Officials Refuse to Provide Details

A RTI query filed by Urvashi Sharma seeking details on parliament attack convict Afzal Guru met with dead end as officials of Tihar jail refused giving out any details.

Mar 2, 2013

Modi Slams UPA Govt, Calls PM Singh a 'Night Watchman'

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress-led UPA government for its inaction in developing the nation, on the last day of BJP's National Council meeting held in New Delhi.

Mar 3, 2013

Six Branches of All-Women Bank to Commence Operations in November

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday announced that India's first all-women bank will start operations from November this year.

Mar 3, 2013

Wharton School Cancels Modi's Keynote Address Over Protests

The famed Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, US, has cancelled Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's speech, following protests from some section of Wharton professors and students.

Mar 4, 2013

Arvind Kejriwal Invited to Speak at Wharton, Denies Replacing Modi

Activist and Politician Arvind Kejriwal has been invited to address the Wharton India Economic Forum on 23 March.

Mar 5, 2013

Rahul Gandhi Rejects PM Post and Marriage Plans, Wants to Declassify Elitist Order in Parties

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi cleared his stance on marriage and the prime minister post on Tuesday in an informal conversation with media personnel and Congress MPs.

Mar 6, 2013

Three-Year-Old Abducted while Sleeping and Gang-Raped; 16 Suspects Held

In a shocking incident, some unidentified men allegedly kidnapped a three-year-old girl while she was sleeping besides her mother and gang-raped her in Malappuram district of Kerala.

Mar 7, 2013