Politics

Unnao Gold Quest: GSI Survey does not Confirm Treasure Beneath Forbidden Fort, Latest Reactions

As Indian Archaeologists began to unearth 1,000 tonnes of prophesised gold under the forbidden fort of King Rao Ram Baksh Singh in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, a preliminary search through Ground Penetrating Radar Survey by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) was unsuccessful in confirming the presence of the yellow metal.

Oct 19, 2013

Indian PM Manmohan Singh to Discuss Afghanistan, Syria Crisis with Russia

On his two-day visit to Russia, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured to strengthen ties with President Vladimir Putin and discuss issues related to defence, nuclear energy as well as the 'conflict and turbulence in West Asia'.

Oct 20, 2013

Trade Deficit, Border Incursions Top Concerns for Manmohan on China Visit

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will boost trade ties and discuss the issue of border incursions, during his three-day visit to China at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang.

Oct 20, 2013

Unnao Gold Quest: Modi Changes Stance on Seer Shoban Sarkar, Requests Centre to Dig for Black Money

After receiving angry reactions from his followers, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi changed his tune on seer Shobhan Sarkar on Monday, praising the saint's dedication and 'renunciation' over the years.

Oct 21, 2013

Ceasefire Violations: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Warns Pakistan, Shinde Rejects US Intervention

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde took a tough stand against repeated ceasefire violations at the Line of Control (LoC) by neighbouring country Pakistan.

Oct 21, 2013

India Likely to Lease Second Nuclear Powered Submarine from Russia

India is likely to finalise an agreement to lease a nuclear powered submarine from Russia. Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh is currently visiting Moscow.

Oct 21, 2013

India Dismisses Third Party Intervention on Kashmir Issue

Reacting to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seeking US intervention to resolve Kashmir issue, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said that the issue is bilateral.

Oct 21, 2013

Madhya Pradesh Elections 2013: Rekha, Sachin Tendulkar to Campaign for Congress?

With Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls slated to be held next month, Bollywood's yesteryear famous actress Rekha and Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar are likely to enter the battleground in MP for Congress.

Oct 22, 2013

India Reviews Ceasefire Violations on Indo-Pak Border

The incidents of ceasefire violations on India and Pakistan border have been on the rise especially this year.

Oct 22, 2013

India, Russia to Collaborate on Energy, Education, Science and Technology

India and Russia inked five agreements to collaborate in the areas of energy, education, science and technology and prisoner exchange policy.

Oct 22, 2013

Ramdev Attacks Congress for Tarnishing His Image, Latest Reactions

Calling the allegations of abductions against him and his brother 'baseless', Yoga guru Baba Ramdev lambasted the Congress-led government for tarnishing his image by creating a another controversy.

Oct 22, 2013

2014 Elections: How Shatrughan Sinha Took a U-turn on Narendra Modi

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who had opposed Narendra Modi's elevation as the NDA prime ministerial candidate, has had a change of heart just months before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections next year.

Oct 22, 2013

India, China Ink Border Defence Cooperation Pact

India and China signed Border Defence Cooperation Agreement on Wednesday, in a move to maintain confidence-building measures and peace keeping process along the contested border.

Oct 23, 2013

PM Manmohan Singh’s Message to China’s Youth

While addressing the youth of China at the Central Party School in Beijing, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh insisted on the future of both the countries be 'defined by cooperation and not confrontation'.

Oct 24, 2013

Onion Price Rise and Other Challenges Faced by Sharad Pawar as Union Agriculture Minister

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar is the second person to have enjoyed the post of Union Agricultural Minister for more than a single term after former Congress leader Jagjivan Ram.

Oct 24, 2013