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Everything you need to know about Brahma Samaj Road: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Action 3D' ticket to Disneyland!

June 16, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Moviegoers, who will buy ticket to watch upcoming Telugu romantic-comedy "Action 3D", releasing June 21, may win a paid trip to Disneyland.

Cabinet hikes ministry's powers for highway projects to Rs.500 crore

June 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Union cabinet Thursday raised to Rs.500 crore the financial limit of the road transport ministry to sanction national highways projects.

Development only way to tackle Maoist menace: Mayawati

June 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): Asserting that there is a need to understand as to why people turn into Naxalites, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday said development is the only way to tackle the Maoist menace.

Caveat blocks stay on CIC order on political parties' appeal

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) Tuesday filed a caveat before the Delhi High Court in a move to pre-empt a unilateral stay on a likely appeal by political parties against an order to bring them under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI).

BJP wants EC review on bringing parties under RTI

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) While the Chief Information Commissioner wants the national political parties to come under the Right to Information (RTI), the BJP Tuesday said the decision should be reviewed by the Election Commission.

Caveat blocks stay on CIC order on political parties' appeal

June 4, 2013 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) Tuesday filed a caveat before the Delhi High Court, a move to pre-empt a unilateral stay on a likely appeal by political parties against an order to bring them under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI).

Memorials built by Mayawati to be used for weddings

June 1, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday said the parks and memorials built by the Mayawati government would be given to the poor for free for holding weddings and other ceremonies.

With Sonia backing, PM vows to build better India (Roundup)

May 22, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Marking nine years of the UPA government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday promised to build "an economically resurgent and socially just India" and unveil a transparent regime to do away with corruption.

SACA appoints Mohammad Arifi its multicultural ambassador

May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Twenty-one-year-old Mohammad Arifi's love for cricket convinced the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) to appoint him as their first multi-cultural ambassador.

Tension continues in Rohtak, death toll reaches three

May 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (IANS) Tension continued in Karontha village near this Haryana town Monday and security personnel trawled the streets after clashes between police and Arya Samaj supporters protesting the reopening of an ashram of a controversial godman.

Akhilesh Yadav woos Brahmins in UP ahead of 2014 polls with promise to withdraw false cases

May 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to woo members of the Brahmin community with a promise that his government would withdraw all false cases registered against the latter lodged under the SC/ST Act (Prevention of Atrocities Act) under the rule of the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headed by Mayawati.

Akhilesh hints at arrests of BSP ministers involved in corruption

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday hinted of impending trouble in form of arrests of former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers in the state by categorically asserting that law would be allowed to take its own free course in graft matters.

Tripura art festival to enhance bilateral ties with Odhisa

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Agartala, May 2 (ANI): Glimpses of Odisha were shown in Tripura, when a 15-day long "Odisha festival" was organized in Agartala to strengthen relations between the two eastern states.

IT sleuths search Ekta Kapoor, family's premises

April 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April. Apr 30 (IANS) Around 100 sleuths of the Income Tax Department carried out search operations at the offices, residences, studios and other properties of top officials of film production house Balaji Telefims here Monday, an official said.

BAI fixes age and tenure for its office bearers

April 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Falling in line with the government's Sports Code, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has amended its constitution by fixing the term and the age limit of its office bearers.

Mayawati accuses election panel of caste bias following frisking incident in Gulbarga

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Gulbarga (Karnataka), April 28 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and founder chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati, has charged the Election Commission with perpetrating a culture of caste bias after she was recently frisked in poll-bound Karnataka.

Confident that JPC members will give right judgement: Kamal Nath

April 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath Thursday said he is confident that members of the Joint Parliament Committee on the 2G spectrum allocation will display correct judgement irrespective of their party affiliation.

Cops hunt for suspected terrorists in Thane

April 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Thane, April 22 (IANS) Teams of police and commandos launched a massive combing operation in Thane Monday following reports that a group of around five suspected terrorists was holed up in an area, officials said.

PM urges opposition to allow Parliament to function

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday urged all Members of Parliament to allow the House to function during the second half of the Budget Session, even as the opposition sought to disrupt proceedings over issues such as the coal allocation and 2G spectrum allocation scams, besides rising crimes against women.

Karnataka poll: Over 3,600 candidates in fray for 224 seats

April 20, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Over 3,600 candidates are in the fray for the May 5 Karnataka assembly elections, the state election panel chief said Saturday, the last day for withdrawal of nominations.

Mayawati meets UP governor, seeks President's rule

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Friday took her battle of words with arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) to Raj Bhavan, meeting Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi to demand imposition of President's rule in the state.

Modi factor will not help BJP in 2014 polls: Mayawati

April 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday said that the Modi factor would not work for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2014 general elections.

Special schemes being implemented in Left Wing Extremism affected states

April 18, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held on April 2 approved the continuation of Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) for LWE affected states for 12th Five Year Plan to fund upgradation of special forces of states.

BSP ready for Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati

April 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Lucknow, April 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati Wednesday said that her party was prepared for the Lok Sabha elections whenever they are held.

BSP will thrash SP goons if and when it comes back to power, warns Mayawati(Update-Mayawati)

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday warned the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh that "her government will thrash the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders and goons black and blue after being voted back to power".

Ambedkar hoardings: Mayawati accuses UP government of indulging in political vendetta

April 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in the state of political vendetta for removing hoardings installed near the Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal in the city to mark his 122th birth anniversary.

India, Mauritius sign MoU on electoral cooperation

April 12, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): India and Mauritius have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of election management and administration.

Maya woos former BSP leader

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati received a shot in the arm Thursday when an old associate and Dalit leader R.K. Chowdhary joined the party after a gap of 12 years.

Devotees converge at temples as nine-day long Hindu festival begins

April 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 11(ANI): Hindu devotees converged at a temple in New Delhi on Thursday to mark the beginning of the nine-day long Hindu festival of Navratri, which is held in honour of nine forms of Mother Goddess, popularly known as Shakti.

Karnataka poll: Voting time advanced by an hour

April 9, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) The Election Commission Tuesday announced it was advancing the start of balloting time for the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll by an hour in view of the summer heat.

Son Nitesh arrested for Deepak Bhardwaj's murder

April 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj has been arrested for the murder of his billionaire father Deepak Bhardwaj last month, police said Tuesday.

Karnataka parties for advancing polling hour in peak summer

April 8, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Bangalore, April 8 (IANS) Political parties in Karnataka Monday petitioned the Election Commission to advance the timing of polling hour for the legislative assembly poll May 5 to 7 a.m. from 8 a.m. to enable the electorate to vote early in peak summer.

Jaitley targets PM over decision-making in UPA

April 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Targeting UPA over its decision-making, BJP leader Arun Jaitley Thursday expressed apprehension about Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being able to implement his formulations on economic problems and stressed the government's elected head must have the last word.

Delhi Police arrests alleged killers of Deepak Bharadwaj

April 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Delhi Police has arrested two men, who allegedly shot dead business tycoon and former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj.

BSP leader's murder: Raids on for shooters

March 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday raided more than 15 places in the national capital and adjoining areas to track down the men who gunned down BSP leader and business tycoon Deepak Bhardwaj.

BSP leader's killers identified

March 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday said they have identified the two men involved in the murder of realtor and former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj.

Uncertainties exist but we'll last full term: PM

March 28, 2013 at 10:50 PM

On Board Air India One, March 28 (IANS) The exit of a key ally has spelled uncertainties, but the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government will last its full term and carry on with reforms, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday, but declined comment if he will agree to a third term in office.

BJP condemns BSP leader's killing

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday condemned the killing of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj and said the incident showed the Delhi and central governments have "failed".

Two persons shot near Karkardooma metro station in Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Two persons were shot on Tuesday afternoon while they were on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi.

BSP leader gunned down in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said, suspecting that contract killers did the job.

Ex-BSP leader Deepak Bharadwaj shot dead at his farmhouse in Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his farmhouse in Rajokri area of South Delhi this morning.

BSP leader shot dead in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said.

BJP questions PM's reaction to CBI raids

March 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday questioned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's clarification over CBI raids at DMK leader M.K. Stalin's house.

BSP attacks Akhilesh government for 'non-delivery'

March 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The BSP hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, terming him "Mr Laptop" and "Mr Clean", and asking him to take care of the law and order before it gets too late.

UP CM Akhilesh expresses doubt over stability of UPA

March 20, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Lucknow/Jammu/New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Expressing doubt over the stability of the UPA coalition after its key ally, the DMK, withdrew support over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav would take a final decision on whether to support the government or not.

DMK pull out: Govt. is safe and will continue to work, says Shinde

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Despite the DMK, the second largest constituent of the ruling coalition, officially withdrawing its support, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday said the Congress-led UPA Government is safe and will continue to work.

Mayawati pays tributes to Kanshiram on birth anniversary

March 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's former chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati Friday paid tributes to her mentor and party founder Kanshiram on his 79th birth anniversary here.

'My party will support anti-rape bill', says Mayawati

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday made it clear that her party will support the new anti-rape bill and not oppose it.

Lokayukta recommends CBI probe against BSP's UP chief

March 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) The recommendation of Lokayukta Jutsice N.K. Mehrotra seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of corruption against state president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Ram Achal Rajbhar, is set to foment more trouble for the party.

UPA is making efforts for progress: NCP

March 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As the opposition accused the UPA regime of suffering from a "credibility crisis", alliance partner NCP Thursday strongly defended the government, saying it is making efforts to ensure the country's progress.

Petrol price hike rocks houses, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

March 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

The hike in petrol prices and killing of a police officer in U.P. rocked both the housed today. Amid the much protest and agitation by the members, Lok Sabha disrupted for the whole day whereas Rajya Sabha adjourned for 2.p.m.

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Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

March 5, 2013 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon after members from various parties disrupted its proceedings.

Parliament disrupted over petrol price hike

March 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon Monday as the opposition disrupted proceedings, demanding a rollback of the hike in petrol prices.

Mumbai showcases music, arts extravaganza at Elephanta Festival

March 3, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, Mar.3 (ANI): The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) organised the cultural 'Elephanta Festival' at the historical site of the Elephanta Caves off the Mumbai coast, where the audience were treated to an exotic blend of Indian classical music performances to dance fusions with western jazz.

EC not in favour of raising poll expense limit

March 2, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Bangalore, March 2 (IANS) The Election Commission Saturday said it did not favour raising the expenditure incurred by a candidate in the legislative assembly elections.

Poll panel braces to hold Karnataka assembly polls by May

March 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Bangalore, March 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India is bracing up to conduct election to the Karnataka legislative assembly by May as the five-year term of the present house (13th) ends June 3.

Process to set Karnataka assembly poll dates starts

March 1, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Bangalore, Mar 1 (IANS) The Election Commission Friday began a two-day visit to Karnataka for discussion with officials and political parties to finalise dates for elections to the 225-member assembly.

Who said what on budget 2013

February 28, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Finance minister P. Chidambaram Thursday announced the budget for 2013-14 in parliament.

Opposition, allies slam Chidambaram's budget

February 28, 2013 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Opposition parties and the allies of the Congress-led UPA Thursday slammed the budget for 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.

SP, BSP slam government over 'anti-poor, anti-farmer' Union Budget

February 28, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): The two ally partners of the UPA Government, providing crucial support from outside, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday expressed their disappointment over the Union Budget and dubbed it as 'anti-poor, anti-labour and anti-farmer' budget.

SP, BSP call union budget anti-poor

February 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Thursday slammed the 2013-14 annual budget as being "anti-poor", and said the government's promises appeared to be misleading.

Afghan election officials receive training at Election Commission of India

February 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 22 (ANI): A batch of election officials from Afghanistan has commenced training at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the training and resource centre of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Akhilesh presents Rs.2.21 lakh crore UP budget

February 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid a walkout by the main opposition Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday presented a Rs.2.21 lakh crore budget, the biggest in the history of the state.

Mayawati criticizes Congress and BJP for 'pro-corporate' policies

February 17, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Nagpur Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticized both Congress and BJP for its pro corporate policies. She termed both the parties as anti people.

Mayawati lashes out at Congress, BJP

February 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Nagpur, Feb 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Sunday lashed out at the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their "pro-corporate" policies and described both parties as "anti-people".

Mayawati keen to expand BSP base in South India

February 10, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Bangalore, Feb. 10 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday addressed a rally at Palace Ground here and appealed to party workers and supporters to expand its mass base in southern states.

Poll panel shifts Meghalaya police chief

February 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Shillong, Feb 7 (IANS) In a major development ahead of the Feb 23 assembly elections in Meghalaya, the Election Commission Thursday removed state police chief Kulbir Krishan.

Manish Tewari avoids commenting on Mulayam's early polls remark

February 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday downplayed Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's remark that the Congress-led UPA might declare the Lok Sabha elections after the Budget Session of Parliament, saying it is everybody's responsibility to ensure that an elected government is allowed to complete its full term.

BSP councillor accuses Delhi CM of misbehaving with her

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) councillor from Delhi's Kondli ward on Saturday accused Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit of slapping and manhandling with her at a public function.

SC agrees to hear Ashis Nandy's plea

January 31, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Friday hear a petition by sociologist Ashis Nandy seeking the quashing of a police case filed against him by the Rajasthan government for alleged remarks linking Dalits to corruption.

Portrait artists protest being shut out of book fair

January 30, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) A group of portrait artists Wednesday mounted protests at the 37th Kolkata International Book Fair after they were barred from showcasing their talent at the fair-venue.

Nandy should be sent to jail, says Mayawati

January 26, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) BSP chief Mayawati Saturday asked the Rajasthan government to book social scientist Ashis Nandy and send him to jail for his comments linking OBC, STs and SCs to corruption while speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival. She also demanded an apology from Nandy.

FIR registered against Ashis Nandy under SC/ST Act

January 26, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 26 (ANI): A case has been registered against eminent political critic and sociologist Ashis Nandy, over his controversial 'caste remark', under SC/ST Atrocity Act in Jaipur on Saturday.

Rajasthan must act against Nandy for casteist comments: Mayawati

January 26, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) BSP leader Mayawati Saturday demanded that the Rajasthan government take strong action against social scientist Ashis Nandy for his comments linking OBCs, the SCs and the STs to corruption and that he be told to leave the Jaipur Literature Festival.

Mayawati also slams Shinde's 'Hindu terrorism' remarks

January 24, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Thursday slammed Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his "Hindu terrorism" remarks, saying it had agitated the majority community and facts should have been placed before courts.

'Hindu terror' row: Shinde should have not hurt Hindu sentiments, says Mayawati

January 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday said Union Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde should not have made any statement that would hurt Hindu sentiments.

Khaps caution Arya Samaj temples against same-gotra weddings

January 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), Jan 20 (IANS) Notorious for pronouncing bizarre verdicts on social issues, Haryana's community councils - the khaps - Sunday asked the Arya Samaj not to solemnise at its temples weddings between couples from the same gotra (lineage) and village.

Mayawati criticizes central government for hike in diesel price

January 18, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticized UPA government for the recently increased price hike in diesel. She has said that the step would lead to all-round inflation and common man will cost is lot. She has said government to rethink about its decision to allow state-run oil ma

Mayawati demands 'rethink' on diesel, LPG issues

January 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Observing that a hike in diesel prices would lead to all-round inflation, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Friday asked the central government to rethink its decision to allow state-run oil marketing companies to revise diesel rates.

Take 'strong action' against Pakistan: Mayawati

January 10, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Lucknow, Jan 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Thursday asked the government to take "strong action" following the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir.

EVMs cannot be manipulated, says chief election commissioner

January 5, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) The electronic voting machines (EVM) are secure for the purpose they serve as they cannot be manipulated, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) V.S. Sampath said here Saturday.

Poll panel reviews election preparations in Tripura

January 5, 2013 at 1:51 PM

Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) led by Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath Saturday held a series of meetings with political parties and senior officials to review preparations for the assembly elections in Tripura.

Congress leader in Assam nabbed for attempted rape

January 3, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Guwahati, Jan 3 (IANS) A Congress leader in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD) was taken into custody by police Thursday after he allegedly attempted to rape a woman and was beaten up by villagers. He will be formally arrested as soon the case is filed.

Rape accused Assam Congress leader arrested (Update-Assam Rape Case)

January 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Guwahati, Jan.3 (ANI): Assam Congress leader Bikram Singh Brahma has been arrested by police in the state's Chirang District for allegedly attempting to rape a woman.

Political parties should avoid giving tickets to criminals, says BJP

January 3, 2013 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday termed as extremely unfortunate the alleged involvement of a Congress leader in Assam in a rape case, and said that all political outfits should refrain from giving tickets to persons involved in serious crimes.

NCW wants equal punishment for all rapists

January 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 3 (ANI): With a Congress leader held in Assam for allegedly attempting to rape a woman, the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), Mamta Sharma, today said the person accused of such a heinous crime should get full punishment as per the laws, as sparing a VIP would be an injustice to the common man.

SP to vote against promotion quota bill

December 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party Monday said it will vote against the bill to provide reservation in promotion for Dalits and tribals in government jobs.

Govt. employees protest against Quota Bill in Lucknow

December 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Lucknow, Dec 17 (ANI): The government employees staged a protest here on Monday demanding that the bill seeking to provide quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotions is withdrawn.

Polling on in final phase of Gujarat elections

December 17, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Ahmedabad, Dec 17 (IANS) Voters queued up outside polling booths in 95 constituencies in Gujarat as the final phase of the assembly elections that sees BJP's Narendra Modi make another bid for power began Monday morning, officials said.

Rajya Sabha vote on job quota bill Monday

December 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha will Monday vote on the controversial Constitution (117th Amendment) Bill 2012 that seeks to provide reservation in government jobs for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

'We will ensure that Rajya Sabha chair is given all cooperation': PM

December 13, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): A day after Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati's outburst in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the government had the highest regard for the chair.

Rajya Sabha comes together, expresses faith in chair

December 13, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A day after Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati's attack on Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari, the house Thursday came together to express faith in the chair.

Parts of Mayawati's remarks against Ansari expunged

December 12, 2012 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Wednesday launched a verbal assault on Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari, forcing the upper house to later expunge her more harsh remarks.

Mayawati's attack on Ansari unfortunate: BJP

December 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party Wednesday said it was "unfortunate" that Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati Wednesday verbally attacked Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Hamid Ansari, accusing him of not being able to ensure smooth proceedings in the house.

Lok Sabha adjourned till Thursday over coal blocks

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Wednesday adjourned till Thursday after Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) members disrupted proceedings and did not allow the house to function, demanding action on alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid slogan-shouting by BSP members

December 12, 2012 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day Wednesday amid slogan-shouting by members of the Bahujan Samaj Party demanding early passage of the bill for reservation in promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 p.m.

December 12, 2012 at 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 3 p.m. Wednesday after BSP members stalled proceedings seeking action on alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.

Mayawati creates a stir, asks Ansari to ensure smooth functioning of house

December 12, 2012 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A The row over a bill to provide reservation in promotions resurfaced in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday morning with Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati asking chairman Hamid Ansari to ensure the smooth functioning of the house during zero hour, forcing its adjournment during question hour.

Lok Sabha adjourned over coal blocks allocation

December 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. Wednesday after Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) members disrupted proceedings demanding action on alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon over coal blocks' allocation

December 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon Wednesday after Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) members disrupted proceedings demanding action on the coal blocks' allocation issue.