Politics

Court Refuses Lalu Prasad Yadav's Request for Z-Class Security Cover in Jail

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi has turned down a request from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav to let him keep his Z-plus security in jail.

Oct 1, 2013

MBBS Seat Allocation Case: Congress MP Rasheed Masood Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail

Congress Rajya Sabha member Rasheed Masood, who was found guilty by a special CBI court in three MBBS seat allotment cases, has been sentenced to four years in jail by a Delhi district court on Tuesday.

Oct 1, 2013

India’s Indigenous Engine-making Programme Kaveri to be Revived

India’s dream of developing indigenous engine Kaveri is likely to come true with a revival programme being planned by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Oct 3, 2013

Telangana: Cabinet's Note on Hyderabad Proposed under TRS Pressure?

A Union Cabinet note has suggested Hyderabad to be the capital of Telangana post the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

Oct 3, 2013

Telangana: Union Ministers, MPs from Andhra Resign over Cabinet Nod

Amid tempers flaring in 13 coastal and Rayalseema districts of Andhra Pradesh, Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi resigned from his post on Thursday to protest against the Cabinet's approval of the formation of Telangana.

Oct 4, 2013

Ban on Skype, Whatsapp and Viber in Sindh Sparks Outrage in Pakistan

The government of Pakistan's Sindh province banned instant messaging and video conferencing applications - Skype, Whatsapp and Viber, on Thursday to facilitate security operations, triggering angry reactions from users.

Oct 4, 2013

IAF Chief Concerned about India’s Air Capability over Rafale Deal

India’s air force capability will go down if it does not acquire French fighter jet Rafale by 2017.

Oct 5, 2013

Telangana: Seemandhra Leader Panabaka Lakshmi Says Won't Resign, Will Abide by Congress

Congress Lok Sabha MP from Seemandhra region, Panabaka Lakshmi, clarified on Saturday that she would not follow her colleagues by resigning from the party.

Oct 6, 2013

Telangana: Congress Leader Says CM Kiran Kumar Reddy Incited Violence in Seemandhra

As the protests entered the fourth day in Andhra Pradesh's Seemandhra region, Congress accused its own Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy of provoking violence in the state.

Oct 7, 2013

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: After SP, JDU Confirm Talks on Third Front Government

Samajwadi Party (SP) and Janata Dal United (JDU) have confirmed that a Third Front government will be formed post the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Oct 7, 2013

India Likely to Ink Significant Pacts during Prime Minister's Visit to Russia and China

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be visiting Russia and China from October 20 to hold talks and is likely to ink pacts on key areas of trade, security, energy and bilateral issues.

Oct 7, 2013

Telangana: Will Power Crisis in Andhra Pradesh Affect Neighbouring States?

In the backdrop of the on-going strike by power sector employees in Andhra Pradesh, hurdles in electricity generation and its supply will affect neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerela and union territory Puducherry.

Oct 8, 2013

J&K Government vs VK Singh: Centre Urged to Probe Ex-Army Chief's Allegations

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Monday passed a resolution seeking a probe in ex-Army chief's statement that the state's politicians have been receiving pay-offs since 1947.

Oct 8, 2013

IAF to Design and Build Trainer Aircraft

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to assemble and develop a trainer aircraft instead of relying on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Indian Public Sector Unit assembling and manufacturing defence systems.

Oct 8, 2013

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Rahul Gandhi Calls for Dalit Empowerment; Latest Reactions on 'Escape Velocity' Analogy

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi accused Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati of not allowing any other Scheduled Caste leader to rise in Uttar Pradesh.

Oct 8, 2013