Politics

'Don't Mock Your Office', Politicians Tell AK Ganguly to Resign [VIDEO]

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O' Brien asked former SC judge AK Ganguly to step down on UN Human Rights Day and not 'mock the office'.

Dec 10, 2013

Revoking of US Travel Ban on Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi Gathers Steam

While India's ruling party Congress seems to be losing its steam, the Bhartiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is finding increased support in the US. This might be a sign that the US lawmakers will have to re-consider the revoking of visa to the Gujarat Chief Minister.

Dec 10, 2013

Family of Indian Sailor Jailed in Togo Meets PM Manmohan Singh; Captain’s Release Still Uncertain

The family members of Captain Sunil James, the Indian sailor jailed in Togo, met with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday, the official twitter handle of the PM said.

Dec 10, 2013

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Supreme Court Says Gay Sex Illegal, Overturns 2009 Ruling; Black Day for LGBT Community, Says Lawyer

The Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the 2009 Delhi High Court ruling that legalises homosexual sex and has now reinstated it as a criminal offence.

Dec 11, 2013

Uruguay Legalises Marijuana Trade, Contravenes International Drug Treaties

Uruguay on Tuesday became the first country in the world where growing, selling and smoking of marijuana has been legalised, a controversial social experiment that contravenes the International Drug Treaties.

Dec 11, 2013

Besides Re-election, Can Minority Government Help Break BJP-AAP Impasse?

India's political capital Delhi has been facing an impasse for the last three days with Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) failing to reach a decision over the formation of the state government. There now remains a question on whether a re-election will be held or if a minority party will be given a chance.

Dec 11, 2013

UK Eases Visa Rules; India Will Benefit

In the last few months, India too has seen an increased British interest to encourage Indians towards the UK. In the second week of November, British prime minister David Cameron, following his visit to India, in a welcome sign decided to scrap the controversial visa bond scheme.

Dec 11, 2013

Remembering Vamshi: It is Laws Such as Section 377 that Make People Kill Themselves

Vamshi died in pain and alone, and so will many other Vamshis of India, who bear the trauma and stigma of seclusion, just because of their sexual orientation.

Dec 11, 2013

BJP Quick to Criticise Arvind Kejriwal for Jilting Anna Hazare

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal for calling off his meeting with anti-graft activist Anna Hazare on the third day of his indefinite fast.

Dec 12, 2013

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Section 377: Supreme Court Ruling Was a Disappointment, Says Sonia Gandhi

Congress high command Sonia Gandhi expressed 'disappointment' at the Supreme Court judgment of criminalising homosexual acts that have created a furore among the LGBT community who have gone on roads to protest the ruling.

Dec 12, 2013

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav; Latest Reactions

The Supreme Court of India on Friday granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav who was convicted in the fodder scam case.

Dec 13, 2013

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North Korea Executes Kim Jong-un's Uncle Chang Song-thaek, Another Example of North’s ‘Brutality’ Says US

North Korea on Friday announced that Chang Song-thaek, the disgraced uncle of its leader Kim Jong-un has been executed, a dramatic turn of event which marks the biggest upheaval in the leadership of the reclusive nation.

Dec 13, 2013

Delhi Elections: AAP May Form Government, If Allowed

If the political deadlock continues in Delhi, then fresh elections will be unavoidable. But it is fast emerging that the newcomers - AAP party is considering on a minority government. The AAP officials are in discussion over the matter and by Friday evening a final consensus is expected.

Dec 13, 2013

Lokpal Bill: SP Chief Mulayam Singh Set to Retaliate by Crushing Telangana Bill

In another blow for the ruling Congress, its external ally Samajwadi Party is unlikely to support the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh as a counterstroke for introducing the anti-graft Lokpal Bill in Parliament on Friday.

Dec 13, 2013

Delhi Elections: Arvind Kejriwal Will Meet Governor, AAP Says 'No' to Coalition

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal accepted the invitation from Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to meet him on Saturday but refused to form a government in a coalition with either of the grand old parties - Congress or Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Dec 13, 2013

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Politics

'Don't Mock Your Office', Politicians Tell AK Ganguly to Resign [VIDEO]

Revoking of US Travel Ban on Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi Gathers Steam

Family of Indian Sailor Jailed in Togo Meets PM Manmohan Singh; Captain’s Release Still Uncertain

Supreme Court Says Gay Sex Illegal, Overturns 2009 Ruling; Black Day for LGBT Community, Says Lawyer

Uruguay Legalises Marijuana Trade, Contravenes International Drug Treaties

Besides Re-election, Can Minority Government Help Break BJP-AAP Impasse?

UK Eases Visa Rules; India Will Benefit

Remembering Vamshi: It is Laws Such as Section 377 that Make People Kill Themselves

BJP Quick to Criticise Arvind Kejriwal for Jilting Anna Hazare

Section 377: Supreme Court Ruling Was a Disappointment, Says Sonia Gandhi

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav; Latest Reactions

North Korea Executes Kim Jong-un's Uncle Chang Song-thaek, Another Example of North’s ‘Brutality’ Says US

Delhi Elections: AAP May Form Government, If Allowed

Lokpal Bill: SP Chief Mulayam Singh Set to Retaliate by Crushing Telangana Bill

Delhi Elections: Arvind Kejriwal Will Meet Governor, AAP Says 'No' to Coalition

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]