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Budget Session of Parliament 2013: 10 Most Controversial and Important Bills Expected to be Passed

The Parliament Budget session, which began on Thursday, is likely to be disrupted at regular intervals despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal for a productive and constructive session of Parliament. Here are ten most important and controversial bills expected to be passed in the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament 2013:

Feb 24, 2013

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Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of President Pranab Mukherjee's Address to Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament during the Budget session 2013-14 which began on Thursday. He touched upon various issues from slow economic growth to insecurity among women in his hour-long speech, and stressed on the need for greater transparency, probity and accountability in governance.

Feb 21, 2013

Trade Union Strike: Bharat Bandh A Menace To Students; Exams Postponed

Bharat bandhs have become a menace to students across the country besides crippling the normal lives of the public and shutting down business establishments, costing the government exchequer millions of rupees. The two-day strike called by the Central Trade Unions will affect thousands of students again.

Feb 20, 2013

India Explores Mauritius Freeport Policy to Tap African, European Markets

In a bilateral meeting with Minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mauritius, Sayyad Abd-Al-Cader Sayed Hossen, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Anand Sharma on Friday said that India and Mauritius have initiated steps towards setting up Mauritius-India Joint Business Council and a Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade and investment.

Feb 17, 2013

North Korea vs South Korea: Nuclear Strength Show-Off Continues

North Korea has sparked off a possible cold-war-like situation with its third nuclear test on Tuesday, sending ripples of apprehension across the world especially neighbouring country South Korea.

Feb 14, 2013

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Pope Benedict XVI is Not First Papal to Resign: How Is Bishop of Rome Selected?

Pope Benedict XVI, who headed 1.2 billion Catholics for eight years after succeeding John Paul II in 2005, might have shocked many by announcing his resignation from the papal office but he he is not the only Pope to resign in the history of the church.

Feb 12, 2013

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa's Visit Sparks Protest in Tamil Nadu

Several protests broke out in Chennai on Friday against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to India.

Feb 8, 2013

Why is India Helpless on China's Ambitious Plans on Brahmaputra River?

After years of being in the dark on China's supposed plans to build several hydropower dams on the Brahmaputra river, India is now a mere spectator to the issue.

Feb 5, 2013

Telangana Issue: 3 Choices And Their Possible Outcomes

There is no sure solution in sight yet on Telangana statehood issue with the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government failing to announce its decision on the sensitive issue before the January 28 deadline set by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde late last month. However, it is almost obvious that the government will take the decision based on the Srikrishna Committee report.

Jan 31, 2013

Telangana Crisis Worsens; Congress Leaders Threaten to Quit Party

With the United Progress Alliance (UPA) government failing to solve the Telangana statehood issue before the deadline it announced last month, agitation in the region intensified on Monday. Congress leaders from the region have threatened to quit the party if their demand for a separate state is not fulfilled.

Jan 29, 2013

Telangana Deadline Extension Could Cause Stir; Ghulam Nabi Azad Hints Delay

Even as the general public and political parties are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the government on the Telangana issue before the set January 28 deadline, Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad has hinted a delay in the decision, thereby enraging pro-Telangana groups.

Jan 24, 2013

Deadline to Take Decision on Telangana Issue Nears; Agitation Intensifies

As the government's January 28 deadline to take a decision on Telangana issue draws near, agitation has intensified with two delegations - one demanding a separate Telangana state and the other opposing it - trying to make their demands met.

Jan 23, 2013

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Khap Panchayat Tries to Set ‘Witch’ on Fire in Rajasthan

The notorious Khap panchayat in Rajasthan stirred another controversy on Monday after twelve members of the village council tried to set fire to a woman accused of witchcraft.

Jan 15, 2013

Differently-Abled Woman Rapped in Assam; 1 CRPF Jawan Arrested, 3 Absconding

Amidst outrage against crime on women in India driven by the recent brutal Delhi gang rape, a differently-abled woman was allegedly rapped by CRPF jawans at Chauldhowa village in Assam. Police said that detained a CRPF jawan named Mohan Singh for the alleged crime while three of his accomplices are absconding.

Jan 4, 2013

Congress Leader Arrested for Raping Woman; Stripped, Thrashed in Public

Bikram Singh Brahma, senior leader of the ruling Congress Party, has been arrested after he was accused of raping a married woman in Assam's Chirang district.