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2 Karnataka Ministers Watch Porn Film in Assembly; Caught Red-handed On Camera

In an embarrassment to the BJP Government in Karnataka, two of its ministers were caught red-handed watching a porn film during the state Assembly proceedings.

Feb 7, 2012

Urbanization Challenges: Kamal Nath Seeks Greater Role for Local Bodies

Participating in a discussion on a report presented by the NDC's sub-committee on urbanization issues in New Delhi, Nath said that capacity building should focus on elected representatives and urban institutions and centres of excellence should be strengthened.

Feb 7, 2012

Ashwani Kumar Meets Pakistan PM, Discusses Bilateral Issues

Indian Minister of State for Planning, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Ashwani Kumar met Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in the margins of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Monday.

Feb 7, 2012

U.P. Election: Rahul Hopes for 'Solid' Poll Results as First Phase Campaign Ends

A total of 55 segments will go to the polls on Wednesday Feb 8. The seventh and last phase will be conducted on March 3.

Feb 6, 2012

Court Dismisses Swamy's Plea Against Chidambaram

In a big relief for Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, a trail court in New Delhi Saturday dismissed the petition filed by Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy.

Feb 4, 2012

India Signs MoU with U.S. on Labor Empowerment

India and the United States have singed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labor and empowerment which covers cooperation in the areas of skill development, youth employment, occupational safety and health and mines safety.

Feb 4, 2012

JEC: India Signs Economic Committee Protocol in Bucharest

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry M. Jyotiraditya Scindia led the 17th Joint Economic Committee (JEC) at Bucharest in Romania and signed the protocol with his Romanian counterpart on Thursday.

Feb 3, 2012

New Zealand School to Teach Sanskrit

In a bid to enhance the learning process of children a school in New Zealand teaches Sanskrit as a "base of study" and as a "road map for understanding English".

Feb 3, 2012

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter on Groundhog Day

Punxsutawney Phil came out of his burrow to see his shadow on Groundhog Day. His shadow appeared, predicting another six more weeks of winter. However, his rivals differed from his prediction.

Feb 3, 2012

PM Should Resign over 2G Scam, Says BJP

After the Supreme Court revoked all 122 telecoms licences, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on moral grounds.

Feb 3, 2012

2G Scam: SC Cancels Licenses, Refuses to Probe Chidambaram's Role, CVC to Monitor Investigation

The Supreme Court Thursday cancelled all 122 telecom licenses allotted under the 2G spectrum allocation during former telecom minister A Raja's regime.

Feb 2, 2012

IAF to Acquire Rafale Fighter Planes (PHOTOS)

French company Dassault has won a multi-billion deal to supply 126 Medium Multi- Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Feb 2, 2012

Martyrs' Day: India Pays Homage (PHOTOS)

The country held services across the country, in memory of freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for a free and independent India. The Government of India led by example, honoring martyrs at Raj Ghat in New Delhi, on Monday.

Jan 30, 2012

India to Finance Chicago University to Establish Vivekananda Chair

In an effort to promote the legacy of spiritual leader Swamy Vivekananda, India will provide a grant of $ 1.5 million to the University of Chicago (UOC) to establish a Vivekananda Chair called 'The Indian Ministry of Culture Vivekananda Chair'.

Jan 30, 2012

Anna Hazare Arrives in Delhi for Medical Check-Up

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare has arrived in New Delhi for a medical check-up at a multi-specialty hospital.

Jan 29, 2012