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Parliament Uproar on Quota Bill: Mayawati Warns of Tougher Stand, Targets Ansari

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Wednesday warned to take a tougher stand if the government failed to take serious steps in passing the quota bill for SC/STs.

Dec 12, 2012

FDI Vote in Rajya Sabha: UPA Scores Victory with 123 MPs in Favour

The UPA government has secured majority votes in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, getting 123 votes in favour of its decision to allow Foreign Direct Inverstment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 7, 2012

Indian PM, VP Pay Tribute to Yash Chopra

Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh paid tribute to legendary Indian filmmaker Yash Chopra (80), who died on Sunday evening in Mumbai, and sent his condolences to the Chopra family and the film fraternity.

Oct 21, 2012

Muslims are Losing Ground in India, Says Book Released by VP Ansari

Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday released a book based on the life of minority communities and their socio-economic condition in Indian cities. The book is titled "Muslims in Indian Cities" and is edited by Laurent Gayer and Christoph Jafferlot.

Sep 11, 2012

Hamid Ansari Elected Vice President for the Second Term

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Hamid Ansari has been re-elected as the Vice President of India, beating National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee Jaswant Singh.

Aug 7, 2012

Vice President Poll 2012: Hamid Ansari Set for Undisputed Win

The Vice President Poll began Tuesday morning, with all eyes on UPA nominee Hamid Ansari who is set for a clear win against NDA's Jaswant Singh for the esteemed post.

Aug 7, 2012

President, Vice-President Extend Greetings on Raksha Bandhan

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari have extended their warm greetings and good wishes to the people of the country on the eve of the Raksha Bandhan celebrations.

Aug 1, 2012

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New President of India 2012: Pranab Mukherjee Takes Oath of Office

Pranab Mukherjee became the 13th President of India on Wednesday after a five decade of political life.

Jul 25, 2012

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Captain Lakshmi Sahgal Dies Aged 98, Vice-President, CPI(M) Condoles Death

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, a noted woman freedom fighter and senior member of CPI(M), passed away at the age of 98 on Monday in a private hospital in Kanpur.

Jul 23, 2012

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Martyrs` Day Rally: Mamata Brushes off Congress

The political indifferences between UPA allies, Tirnamool Congress and Congress, are looming large as the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee brushed off the latter in rally organised by her on Saturday.

Jul 21, 2012

Vice-President Poll: Ansari Files Nomination; Has He Won Half the Battle?

Incumbent Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday filed his nomination for a second term. The vice-president post will go to polls on August 7.

Jul 18, 2012

NDA Nominates Jaswant Singh to Fight For Vice-President Post

The NDA on Monday formally announced its nominee for the Vice-president post, which was decided in a meeting at senior leader LK Advani's residence in New Delhi.

Jul 16, 2012

Battle For Vice-President: Gandhi Disappoints Mamata; Will She Support Ansari?

Former West Bengal Governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi announced on Sunday that he won't be contesting for Vice-President post, disappointing Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who was earlier let down by scientist APJ Abdul Kalam after he backed off from the Presidential race.

Jul 15, 2012

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Presidential Poll: UPA Meet Today; Will Congress Get Consensus For Pranab's Candidature?

The race towards the presidential poll is building more, as the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) parties meet to discuss further on the presidential candidate.

Jun 15, 2012

Presidential Poll: Mamata At Loggerheads With Congress Again

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's relationship with the Congress party, its ally in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, is at an all time low. They are at loggerheads over the choice of their candidate in the upcoming Presidential elections.

Jun 14, 2012

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