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Nitish Kumar and Abdul Kalam to Discuss Presidential Poll Over Lunch?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has invited former President and scientist APJ Abdul Kalam for lunch, raising speculations over the possibility of Kalam becoming his party's choice as the Presidential candidate.

Jun 15, 2012

PA Sangma Opts Out of President Race? APJ Abdul Kalam Virtually Gaining Grounds

In an unexpected turn of events related to the upcoming much-hyped Presidential poll, former Lok Sabha speaker and NCP leader PA Sangma has announced that he would not contest for the President post, said the media reports.

Jun 14, 2012

Latest From Political Rumour Mills on Presidential Polls: Trade-off Between Congress & BJP?

Political rumour mills have been in complete overdrive about the Congress's Presidential choice as the ruling party has been maintaining a low-profile over its nominee. However, reports suggested that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is emerging as a strong frontrunner for the top post.

Jun 12, 2012

Team Anna and Baba Ramdev To Hold Separate Anti-Graft Protests, But Will Support Each Other

Two days after anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and Yoga guru Baba Ramdev held a joint fast against the "corrupt" UPA government, it seems a drift has occurred between them following Ramdev's opposition to Anna team member Arvind Kejriwal in taking individual names on graft charges

Jun 5, 2012

Petrol Price Hike: Bharat Bandh Tomorrow; Normal Life To Be Affected

The recent hike in petrol price has turned as imflammable as petrol itself. Following the steepest-ever hike in petrol prices, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Shiv Sena and the Republican Party of India (RPI) have appealed to the people to call for a 'Bharat Bandh' on May 31 to protest the move of the government. The NDA will also protest against price rise of basic commodities.

May 30, 2012

I Will Give Up Public Life If Charges Are Proved: PM To Team Anna

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has hit out at Team Anna for alleging corruption charges against him, saying that he will give up his public life if the charges are proved.

May 30, 2012

Team Anna Demands Probe Against 14 Ministers and PM on Corruption Charges

Team Anna demanded probe into allegations of corruption charges against 15 cabinet ministers, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

May 27, 2012

Petrol Price Hike: BJP Calls For India Strike — 'Bharat Band' On May 31 Against UPA's Anniversary Gift

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is holding its national executive meeting on Thursday, announced an India shutdown on May 31 on behalf of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

May 24, 2012

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PM Releases UPA-II's Annual Report, Says Govt Needs to Do Better

Hosting dinner party at his residence to celebrate the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance II's (UPA-II), completion of three years in power, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh released the government's annual report to the people in the presence of the leaders of the Congress party's key allies. The PM admitted that his government needs to do better.

May 23, 2012

UPA-II Completes 3 Years In Office: Sonia Gandhi Promises To Curb Corruption

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has assured to take serious actions against all those involved in corruption, saying individual's actions are denting the party's image

May 22, 2012

Who Are Game For Presidential Poll 2012? Who's Whose Favourite?

With President Pratiba Patil term ending July, all the political parties have been pushing their list of favourites for the top post.

May 22, 2012

Presidential Polls 2012: Jayalalithaa, Patnaik Campaign For PA Sangma

It looks like former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma's presidential race is slowly picking up the pace with AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik going all out to garner support from non-Congress political parties.

May 21, 2012

SP Names APJ Abdul Kalam as Next President

A day after Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar expressed his party's stand to elect an non-political person as the next president, Samajwadi Party (SP) has named the former President APJ Abdul Kalam for the top post.

Apr 23, 2012

Lok Sabha may Move Censure Motion against Team Anna

After being haunted for a few months over Lokpal Bill, it seems politicians have to decided to give Team Anna a piece of their mind. The Lok Sabha is apparently planning to move a censure motion against social activist Anna Hazare and his Team.

Mar 27, 2012

Bring Lokpal or Taste Defeat in 2014 Elections, Warns Anna Hazare to Government

Anna Hazare on Sunday, held a daylong fast at Jantar Mantar in protest against corruption, reviving anger among the masses and stepping up pressure on the UPA government over the introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill. This fast was for the stronger mechanism under the Lokpal that provides an appropriate security for the whistleblower's life.

Mar 26, 2012

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