Politics
Case Made Out for Quizzing Sonia in Agusta Scam: Swamy
Twice in two consecutive days, the Rajya Sabha MP's remarks against Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam were expunged by the deputy chairperson of Rajya Sabha.
Azad Calls Swamy BJP's Gift Who Won't Let Parliament Function
Coming down heavily on the BJP MP, Azad said Swamy does not know the difference between street language and parliamentary words.
Handling NIT Fracas and Handwara Firing: Mehbooba’s Big Test
The immediate crisis over maintaining law and order may be over but Handwara poses a serious challenge to Mehbooba the leader.
43 Crorepatis, 67 with Criminal Cases in Phase 5 of WB Elections
"43 or 12 per cent candidates of the 349 contesting candidates in Phase 5 of West Bengal assembly elections have declared assets worth over Rs 1 crore," said the report by rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
Congress Says AgustaWestland Scam Was Exposed Under UPA
The Congress on Tuesday dismissed the allegations levelled by the BJP on the VVIP chopper deal.
Chidambaram Slams Centre over Ishrat, Says Fake Encounter Real Issue
Ishrat, Javed Shaikh alias Pranesh Pillai, Amjadali Akbarali Rana and Zeeshan Johar were killed in an encounter with Gujarat Police on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on June 15, 2004.
PM Shares Drought Concern, Pitches for Mass Campaign to Save Water
Talking about the drought situation in various parts of the country, he said concern over it is natural, particularly since prolonged drought leads to drop in water table in reservoirs.
If US, Iran Can End Hostilities, Why Not India and Pak: Mehbooba
The Chief Minister invoked the legacy of former CM, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, by sending a strong message of peace and reconciliation to both India and Pakistan.
Over 82% Voter Turnout Recorded in Phase 3 of WB Polls
Polling had ended at 6 PM on Thursday.
President's Rule Was Temporary Measure: Venkaiah Naidu
Naidu said the central government is very clear that there was a constitutional breakdown in Uttarakhand because the Appropriation Bill was not passed in the Assembly.
Karunanidhi Faces Dissent Over Choice of Candidates, Appeals For Unity
The party patriarch also urged such "disgruntled" elements to put the party ahead and consider that Karunanidhi himself was contesting from all 234 seats.
Gorkhaland Demand Remains Top Priority as Darjeeling Goes to Polls
This time the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has raked up the demand with the state elections as excuse. Morcha candidate from Darjeeling, Amar Rai, justifies the stand despite knowing well that only the Centre can fulfil that demand.
No Memorials Now, Only Development if Voted to Power, Says Mayawati
Mayawati said all the memorials that needed to be built in honour of dalit icons have been built.
DMK Manifesto a 'Bundle of Lies', says BJP
BJP leader H Raja alleged DMK had also not taken any steps to retrieve Katchatheevu islet, ceded to Sri Lanka by India in 1976.