Politics

Greenpeace Activists Protest over Severe Power Shortage in Delhi

Greenpeace India, an environmental campaigning group, on Monday staged a demonstration in front of Delhi's Vidhan Sabha to protest against poor electricity supply in the city.

Apr 1, 2013

Nuclear Armed Forces Represent the Nation's Life, Says North Korea

Amid mounting tension in the Korean peninsula and economic turmoil, North Korea on Sunday passed a resolution to continue building nuclear arms, describing it as the "nation's life".

Apr 1, 2013

TMC Leader Threatened for Mocking Mamata Banerjee on Facebook, Resigns

A Trinamool Congress youth wing leader resigned after receiving threats for his Facebook post that portrayed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in poor light, reported PTI.

Apr 8, 2013

Rajiv Gandhi a Middleman in Swedish Jet Deal, Says WikiLeaks

In a shocking revelation, US cables procured by WikiLeaks in the 1970s revealed former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's role of a middleman in a Swedish jet deal.

Apr 8, 2013

Goa MLA Protests Playboy's Club Venture Citing 'Vulgarity'

Playboy's plans to open clubs in Goa has come under staunch opposition from BJP MLA Michael Lobo, reported Press Trust of India on Tuesday.

Apr 9, 2013

Power Tariff Strike Cripples Life in Andhra Pradesh

Normal life in Andhra Pradesh came to a standstill as several parties called for a strike on Tuesday protesting the rising power tariffs in the state

Apr 9, 2013

Social Media to Impact 160 Lok Sabha Constituencies in 2014 Elections

A new study revealed that at least 160 constituencies would have social media voters for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Apr 12, 2013

Akhilesh Yadav Sacks UP Minister over 'Madhuri Cheeks' Sexist Remarks

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akshilesh Yadav dismissed Khadi and Village Industry minister Raja Ram Pandey for his sexist comments, reported Press Trust of India.

Apr 14, 2013

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Blocking Pornography Websites

The Supreme Court of India on Monday has sought the Centre's response to a plea on the ban of pornographic sites in the country.

Apr 17, 2013

Naroda Patiya Case: SIT to Seek Death Sentence for Maya Kodnani, Babu Bajrangi and 8 Others

The Gujarat government on Tuesday has given in to Special Investigation Team (SIT)'s death sentence demand for former minister Maya Kodnani and nine others accused of initiating the 2002 Narada Patiya riots.

Apr 17, 2013

Bangalore Blast: Police to Investigate CCTV Footage; Home Minister Says 'Terror Attack' Targeted at BJP

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was reportedly used in the bomb blast that occurred 100 metres away from the BJP's office in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Apr 17, 2013

Poisoned Letter for Barack Obama A Hoax? What is Ricin?

A letter addressed to President Barack Obama, which was suspected to contain deadly poison, reportedly tested negative, according to U.S. Capitol Police. FBI had earlier said that preliminary tests on the letter contain poisonous ricin.

Apr 18, 2013

Former Pakistan President Musharraf Flees After Court Orders Arrest

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday ordered the arrest of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, reported local television channels.

Apr 18, 2013

J&K Minister Thrashes Official ahead of CM's Visit in Kishtwar

A Jammu & Kashmir minister from Omar Abdullah's cabinet has been accused of hitting a senior government official ahead of a public rally Kishtwar on Thursday.

Apr 19, 2013

Delhi Minor Rape Case: Angry Twitter Reaction from Public

The brutal sexual assault and torture of the five-year-old in Delhi has evoked numerous angry and concerned reactions from celebrities and commoners alike.

Apr 20, 2013