Politics

PM Urges India's Authorities to Improve Disaster Management System

In view of the recent disaster management operations in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh has asked the central and state authorities to improve the system.

Oct 29, 2013

Nitish Kumar vs Narendra Modi: Bihar CM Crushes ‘Hunkar Rally’

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attacked NDA prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi left, right and centre on Tuesday while addressing a rally in Rajgir.

Oct 29, 2013

No Deadline to Finalise Rafale Aircraft Deal: Defence Minister

Amid Indian Air Force’s concern of depleting fleet, Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday said that there is no deadline set to finalise the deal, where India will buy 126 Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) from France based Dassault Aviation.

Oct 31, 2013

Modi wants Tallest Sardar Valabhbhai Patel Statue to Become Wonders of the World, Latest Reactions

Gujarat CM Narendra Modi along with BJP patriarch LK Advani laid foundation to build the tallest statue in the world, twice the size of Statue of Liberty, in honour of one of the country's founding fathers Sardar Valabhbhai Patel at Sardar Sarovar in Gujarat.

Oct 31, 2013

Patna Serial Blasts: Gujarat CM To Enjoy PM-Like Security, Even Labourers Get ID Cards for Modi’s UP rally

Union Home Ministry has taken an about turn on the issue of providing Gujarat CM Narendra Modi with a special security cover. The NDA prime ministerial candidate will get Advance Security Liaison (ASL) facility like PM Manmohan Singh and VVIPs alike.

Nov 1, 2013

Goa Govt Detains 53 Nigerians over Drug Trade Cases

More than 53 Nigerians were detained on Thursday by Goa authorities the after a gang of 200 of them blocked Mapusa-Panaji National Highway over death of a fellow national.

Nov 1, 2013

2014 Elections: Kapil Sibal Dares Narendra Modi for a Public Debate

Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal challenged Narendra Modi for a public debate on Friday at a press conference.

Nov 1, 2013

Latest Reactions to Lata Mangeshkar’s Endorsement of Narendra Modi for PM Race

It seems like the polarising stature of Narendra Modi is indeed true. When legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar endorsed the NDA prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, thousands criticised her for supporting Modi while many stood by her on social media.

Nov 2, 2013

Modi Hands Over ₹5 Lakh to Blast Victims' Kin, JDU Accuses BJP of Interfering in State Issue

Gujarat CM Narendra Modi met the families of the six people who were killed in serial bomb blasts during his 'Hunkar rally' on Sunday.

Nov 2, 2013

Congress MP Denies Molesting Actress Shweta Menon

After media footage showed Congress MP N Peethambara Kurup trying to grab famous Malyalam actress Shweta Menon at the venue of the President's Trophy boat race on Friday, the minister denied having committed any such act.

Nov 3, 2013

Muslim Veils are 'kind of a bag', Says UK Minister

A former interior minister in the cabinet of UK Prime Minister David Cameron stirred up another controversy regarding Islamic scarfs on Sunday, when he advised the government to ban Muslim women from wearing a veil in British courts while giving a statement.

Nov 4, 2013

Latest Reactions over Omar Abdullah's Admittance of 'Modi Effect'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Congress ally Omar Abdullah might have put the Central government in a tough spot by acknowledging that NDA prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi has an influence over the public.

Nov 4, 2013

BSP MP Blames Wife for Murder of House Maid

Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) MP Dhananjay Singh has hinted that his wife, whom he was planning to divorce, might be responsible for the mysterious death of domestic help at their residence.

Nov 5, 2013

Goa CM Lashes out at Nigerian Diplomat for Threatening State Police

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has held a Nigerian diplomat at fault for meddling with and threatening a state police official during an investigation in the killing of a Nigerian national.

Nov 7, 2013

I am Entitled to Discuss my Party's Ideologies: Rahul Gandhi to EC

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi denied violating the Model Code of Conduct on Friday, in response to the Election Commission's notice on his speeches.

Nov 8, 2013