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Why Is UPA So Confident Despite SP’s Threat?

Many may be wondering what made the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government say so confidently that it would last its full term despite the fact that it would fall short of the required numbers to run the government if Samajwadi Party (SP) withdraws its outside support. The answer seems to be - Janata Dal (United).

Mar 30, 2013

IPL 2013 Schedule: Will Kolkata Knight Riders Retain Title?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013, the most-awaited Twenty20 cricketing extravaganza, is set to kick off on Thursday with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Delhi Daredevils in the opening game.

Mar 30, 2013

Financial Bill: Union Budget 2013-14 Approved in Rajya Sabha without Debate

With the house set for a month-long break from Saturday, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) approved Finance Minister P.Chidambaram's Union Budget 2013-14 without debate on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2013

FM Chidambaram Condemns CBI Raids on DMK Leader Stalin

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday has expressed disapproval over the CBI raids at Stalin's residence.

Mar 21, 2013

Vijay Mallya Criticises SBI Chief’s Talks on Kingfisher Airlines Loan Recovery

Kingfisher Airlines Chairman Vijay Mallya took a dig at State Bank of India (SBI) Chief Pratip Chaudhuri for his constant interaction with the media over the bank's loan recovery from the grounded airline.

Mar 20, 2013

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Sri Lanka Tamils Issue: Is UPA Heading for Early Polls after DMK Pull-Out?

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) coalition government is hanging on edge after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), its major ally, on Tuesday withdrew its support to the government over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.

Mar 19, 2013

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Bihar Status: Is Nitish Kumar's Political Move Dangerous to India's Future?

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has made it clear to major political parties in the country that his party would go to any extent, including a switch in alliance, if Bihar is given "special status". But his political move could be seen as dangerous, given the fact that the country has many regional parties, which could resort to similar tactics in the future.

Mar 19, 2013

Sri Lankan Tamils Issue: Over 500 Students Arrested for Anti-Lanka Protests in Chennai

Police arrested over 500 college students taking part in the anti-Lankan protests on Monday when they tried to lay siege on the Raj Bhavan.

Mar 18, 2013

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Indian Railways to Name Train 'Nirbhaya' or 'Beti' after Delhi Gang Rape Victim

Indian Railways is expected to name one of its newly-announced trains after the 23-year-old Delhi gang rape victim.

Mar 14, 2013

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World Bank President Says Indian Economy to Grow by 6%

World Bank Chief Jim Young Kim told reporters on Monday that Indian economy is expected to achieve an estimated 6 growth in the year 2013-14.

Mar 11, 2013

Samsung Smartphone Prices Hiked after 2013 Union Budget: report

After the 2013 Union Budget proposal to impose a six percent hike in excise duty on mobile phones, Samsung's smartphone prices have shot up in India.

Mar 10, 2013

Ford EcoSport May be Unaffected by Excise Duty Hike

Ford India, the wholly owned subsidiary of US auto major Ford, said that much-anticipated Ford Ecosport SUV will not be affected by the increase in excise duty.

Mar 8, 2013

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International Women's Day 2013: India Battles Rape and Sexual Assault; New Criminal Law May be Best Gift

The world observes March 8 as International Women's Day, and the United Nations has chosen the theme, "A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women", for this year. If the government passes the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013 in the ongoing Budget session, it will be the biggest Women's Day gift for Indian women.

Mar 8, 2013

Australia Concede Humiliating Defeat to India; Ashwin Spins Out Aussie Batsmen

India was expected to win the second Test match on Tuesday itself, but nobody would expect Australia to give up so soon and face defeat by adding only 57 runs to their overnight total of 74 for two.

Mar 5, 2013

China's Defence Budget Three Times Higher than India's

China on Tuesday hiked its annual defence budget by 10.7 percent taking the proposed spending for the year 2013-14 to 720.168 billion yuan ($115.7 billion).