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RSS Finalises Nitin Gadkari as Top Choice for BJP Chief Post

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), ideological mentor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday finalised its decision on nominating current president Nitin Gadkari for the BJP's top post.

Jan 20, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape: Lalu Prasad Reveals Victim’s Name at Kolkata Meet

Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday revealed the name of the Delhi gang-rape victim at a seminar in Kolkata.

Jan 20, 2013

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Bizarre Comments by Politicians on Rape in India

The death of the 23-year-old medical student, who died following injuries in a brutal-gang-rape on Dec 16, triggered one of the biggest protests in the country. Amid the loud demands for safety and security for women, Indian politicians continue to make derisive comments that demean the dignity of women.

Jan 4, 2013

Narendra Modi Takes Oath as Gujarat CM Amid Presence of Top Politicians

After a historic win in the Gujarat Assembly elections last week, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the state's chief minister in the presence of several top politicians on Wednesday.

Dec 26, 2012

Connecticut School Shootout: 20 Children Killed; Suspected Shooter Had ‘Personality Disorder’

The 20-year-old man who is thought to have shot dead 28 people in Newtown, Connecticut, may have been mentally ill.

Dec 15, 2012

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FDI Impasse: UPA Needs BSP, SP and More to Win Vote in Rajya Sabha

After a confortable win in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the Congress-led UPA government will face an unphill battle to gain favour in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) over the decision to allow 51 percent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 6, 2012

FDI Deadlock: Lok Sabha to Vote Wednesday Evening; UPA Upbeat on Winning Numbers

The Lok Sabha is expected to vote on Wednesday evening to break the deadlock between political parties over the UPA government's move to allow 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 5, 2012

Nitin Gadkari Backed by Party Members Despite Corruption Charges against Him

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) members collectively backed Nitin Gadkari at a meeting on Friday night, putting an end to speculations that he would resign from the party president post over the allegations of dubious funding in his business firms.

Oct 27, 2012

Gujarat MP Threatens Employees at Toll Booth with Gun; Police File FIR against Him Under Arms Act

Vitthal Radadiya, Congress MP from Porbandar, was booked for rioting and criminal intimidation and under the Arms Act on Friday after the CCTV footage showing him threatening the employees of a toll booth in Vadodara district with a gun.

Oct 13, 2012

Kejriwal Arrested During Protest March at PM's Residence

Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal and his aid Manish Shishodia were arrested by police on Friday, while staging a protest near the prime minister's 7 Race Course Road residence with a group of differently-abled people demanding the resignation of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid in the light of a new scam.

Oct 12, 2012

Neil Armstrong, First Man To Walk On Moon, Laid To Rest In The Atlantic [PHOTOS]

The first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, was laid to rest in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday in a burial sea ceremony aboard the USS Philippine Sea.

Sep 15, 2012

Indian Railway Sweeps Eight National Sports Awards

The Ministry of Railway swept eight National sport awards announced by the Government of India for the year 2012. These include Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2012, 6 Arjuna Awards and 1 Dhronacharya Award.

Aug 26, 2012

1993 Mumbai Blasts Case: CBI Urges SC for Sanjay Dutt’s Conviction

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday recommended to the Supreme Court to uphold the conviction of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in the 1993 serial Mumbai blast case.

Aug 23, 2012

London Olympics 2012: Round-Up of Indian Achievers Who Created History [PHOTOS]

The 2012 London Olympics Games formally came to an end on Sunday, with a grand closing ceremony while assuring to return four years later with the same enthusiasm.

Aug 13, 2012

London Olympics 2012: Watch Indian Athletes in Action on Day 11

Monday was an action-packed day for Indians with medal hopefuls in action but Tuesday is going to be a dull one with no big names in the fray. The biggest attraction of the day is Vikas Gowda, who has qualified for the men's discus throw final. The other Indian athlete to be seen in action on Tuesday is Renjith Maheshwary, who will take part in men's triple jump qualification.

Aug 7, 2012

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