Politics

Modi to Address Indian Diaspora in US, Gujarat CM likely to Get US Visa?

First the Obama administration termed the visa row over Narendra Modi a 'non-issue' and, now, US Congresswoman Cathy McMorris has invited the NDA prime ministerial nominee to address Congressional leaders at the Capitol Hill, hinting that Modi is likely to visit the country.

Nov 9, 2013

Chhattisgarh Election 2013: PM Manmohan Singh, LK Advani Lock Horns on Last Day of Campaigning

While Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will speak to Congress workers in Raipur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader LK Advani will address three public gatherings in the poll-bound state on Saturday.

Nov 9, 2013

Goa Police Records Show 132% Increase in Cases Against Nigerians

A day after the Nigerian high commission expressed disappointment over 'racial profiling ' by the Goa government, the state police has provided a television news channel with jaw-dropping facts about the community.

Nov 10, 2013

BJP Furious over Sartaz Aziz Meeting with Kashmir Separatist

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently opposed the meeting between Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's advisor Sartaz Aziz and Kashmiri separatist leaders.

Nov 10, 2013

Kapil Sibal Proposes Bill to Bar Criminals from Entering Indian Politics

After seeking an opinion from the Law Commision, Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal has proposed a bill to stop people, who are charged in crime cases, from contesting polls.

Nov 10, 2013

PM Defends CBI over Guahati HC ruling, Says will Establish its Legitimacy

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made a strong pitch for the apex investigation agency of India after the Guwahati High Court quashed the resolution on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as 'unconstitutional' last week.

Nov 11, 2013

Delhi Elections 2013: Bring it On! AAP tells Sushilkumar Shinde

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did not shirk away from promptly responding to Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's order that the Centre will investigate the party's funding for the upcoming Delhi state assembly elections.

Nov 11, 2013

P Chidambaram: CBI pretends to be a Victim, Not a 'Caged Parrot'

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram dismissed the idea of the Central Bureau of Investigation being ordered around and said that it was neither a 'caged bird' nor a puppet of the Congress-led UPA government.

Nov 12, 2013

Anti-missile Systems Projects take Backseat in DAC Meeting

A Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting headed by Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday, might have cleared over ₹5000 Crore worth projects, but put a hold on projects on strategic systems such as anti-tank and anti-ship missile systems.

Nov 12, 2013

Digvijaya Singh Takes Dig at Narendra Modi over History Faux-Pas

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh took a swipe at the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying he needs to attend history classes before addressing another public gathering.

Nov 12, 2013

Delhi Elections: Aam Aadmi Party Receives Questionnaire on Foreign Funding from Home Ministry

The noose seems to have tightened around Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who will debut in the 4 December assembly elections in Delhi, after the government sent the party a questionnaire demanding a response on the issue of foreign funding.

Nov 12, 2013

Regulate Private Maritime for Better Security, Says AK Antony

In view of incidents of attack by pirates, smuggling and killings in the Oceans, A K Antony, Defence Minister of India directed the Home Ministry and Ministry of Shipping to come out with a plan of action and regulations for private maritime security.

Nov 13, 2013

Chhattisgarh Elections: Congress Has No Backbone to Fight Naxal Violence, Says Narendra Modi

In his first rally for the second phase of Chhattisgarh polls, BJP prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi insisted that Congress was scared of losing the Assembly elections for they are yet to declare their chief ministerial candidate.

Nov 14, 2013

After Maid's Murder, BSP MP Dhananjay Singh Accused of Rape

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Dhananjay Singh, who was arrested over the murder of his domestic help, has now been accused of sexually assaulting a railway employee.

Nov 14, 2013

India Sends Relief Aid to Philippines

The Indian government sent relief materials on military transport aircraft C-130 to hurricane affected Philippines on Thursday

Nov 15, 2013