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Being crowd-puller not enough to be PM: Uma Bharti

May 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti Wednesday said a leader cannot be a prime ministerial candidate just because "he is a crowd puller".

What did NDA do for Sarabjit's release, asks Congress

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Congress Friday questioned what the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government did to ensure the release of Sarabjit Singh when it was in power, adding that the focus should now be on other Indians in Pakistani jails.

Property dealer abducted at gunpoint from Gurgaon

May 2, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Gurgaon, May 2 (IANS) A property dealer was Thursday kidnapped at gunpoint in daylight from the heart of this town by four unidentified men, police said.

Sarabjit's sister accuses Pakistan of back-stabbing India

May 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in Lahore Thursday following a brutal assault in a jail, accused Pakistan of backstabbing India and called for all political parties to come together and strengthen the government's hands.

Rahul Gandhi meets Sarabjit's family

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met the family members of Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Lahore hospital following a brutal attack on him in a high-security jail there.

Time to wage war on Pakistan, says Sarabjit's sister

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Dalbir Kaur, sister of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital this morning after a murderous attack in jail last week, on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan for her brother's death and called for a war against the country.

BJP elated with Varun Gandhi's praise for Rajnath Singh

May 1, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday expressed its delight over Pilibhit MP Varun Gandhi's comment that he sees reflection of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in national president Rajnath Singh.

2G scam: BJP, Left, DMK submit privilege notices against JPC chairman Chacko

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): Members of Parliament representing the BJP, the Left and the DMK have submitted privilege notices against Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman P C Chacko for the manner in which the JPC draft report on the 2G spectrum scam was leaked to the media even before it reached most of the 30 panel members.

Earth Day celebrated in Agra

April 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Agra, April 22 (IANS) Several environmental groups in the Taj city Monday observed Earth Day to highlight the ecological imbalances and threats to "mother Earth" through callous and unbridled profit-motivated industrialisation.

BJP must name PM nominee by December, says JD-U

April 14, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) Sunday set a deadline before the BJP asking it to name the party's prime ministerial candidate by December.

Narendra Modi: UPA govt. discriminates against non-Congress states

April 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the UPA government of discriminating against non-Congress ruled states.

Modi accuses UPA of bias against non-Congress states

April 9, 2013 at 12:37 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Tuesday accused the UPA government of discriminating against non-Congress ruled states.

Vijay Goel moots Advani as PM, retracts

April 6, 2013 at 8:05 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) BJP's Delhi unit chief Vijay Goel said Saturday L.K. Advani will head a party government after the next election but later sought to clarify he meant it would be formed under the veteran leader's guidance.

Congress mocks Modi's Prime Ministerial ambition

April 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Friday downplayed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remark that it was time for him to repay his 'debt to Mother India'.

Himachal to probe purchase of 108 ambulances

April 1, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Shimla, April 1 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will conduct an inquiry into the purchase of 108 ambulances under a centrally-sponsored scheme by the previous BJP regime, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Monday.

Shunt out Odiya, Bihari mining labourers: Goa legislator

March 26, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Panaji, March 26 (IANS) Odiya and Bihari labourers hired on contract for Goa's mining industry need to be "shunted" out of the state as the mining ban is forcing them towards crime, Congress legislator Vishwajeet Rane alleged Tuesday.

Pamela Anderson's Malibu home on sale

March 25, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson has put her three-bedroom home here on the market for $7.7 million.

Jewellery, Rs.3.3 lakh in cash looted in Delhi

March 21, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Three people barged into a house of a businesswoman here and looted cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees after holding her family members hostage at gun-point, police said Thursday.

Goa CM quotes Vajpayee's poem, presents budget

March 18, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Panaji, March 18 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday quoted a poem by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to open his budget speech in the state assembly.

Government is committed for the caring of old age persons: C.M.

March 18, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that the city government has been providing the highest pension in the country to senior citizens.

Pak CJ calls for punishment for only those found guilty of blasphemy, not entire community

March 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 18 (ANI): The Chief Justice of Pakistan has said that only those people who are found guilty of blasphemy through due process should be punished, not the entire communities.

Pak extremists threaten to 'kill Christians if they protest' against blasphemy violence

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Islamabad, Mar 16 (ANI): Pakistani Christians have been warned by extremist groups that they would be killed if they organise protests.

BJP's bumpy entry into post-Advani phase (Comment)

March 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party's preparations for next year's general election have been hit by several snags - all of them predictable.

BJP walks out of Himachal assembly over renaming of schemes

March 13, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Shimla, March 13 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday walked out from the Himachal Pradesh assembly over the state government's move to change names of schemes and projects named after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Opposition BJP creates ruckus in Himachal assembly

March 12, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Shimla, March 12 (IANS) Pandemonium prevailed in the Himachal Pradesh assembly on the first day of the budget session as the opposition BJP members protested the speaker's delaying a decision on their two adjournment motions.

Pakistan's minority community is fighting back: Daily

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan's minority community, which has been pushed into a corner after repeated attacks, is now fighting back, said a daily Monday.

Don't see each other as rivals, poet tells women

March 8, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Agra, March 8 (IANS) Poet Sneh Thakur from Canada said here on International Women's Day that women should not see each others as rivals and should instead be partners for the development of society.

Advani asks BJP not to tolerate corruption, indiscipline

March 3, 2013 at 9:55 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani Sunday urged party chief Rajnath Singh to adopt "zero tolerance" against corruption and cautioned party leaders against indiscipline and speaking out of turn before TV cameras.

BJP calls for 'decisive change' in Lok Sabha elections

March 3, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Projecting itself as the only alternative to the Congress, the BJP Sunday called upon party workers to "awaken the country" and "generate a hope for decisive change" in the Lok Sabha elections.

Strike paralyses work in Rajasthan

February 20, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Jaipur, Feb 20 (IANS) Public transport and banking were affected in the Rajasthan capital Wednesday on the first day of the two-day countrywide strike called by various unions protesting the government's alleged anti-people and anti-labour policies and inability to control price rise.

Government begins process to cancel VVIP chopper deal (Roundup)

February 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) As more high-profile names cropped up in connection with bribery allegations in the $750 million VVIP chopper deal, the Indian government Friday put the contract with Italian firm Finmevcanica on hold and began the process to cancel it.

Timeline of VVIP chopper deal

February 15, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Timeline of the $750-million AgustaWestland chopper deal:

Leprosy cured take up self-employment

January 30, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Picking up the threads of their lives, scores of people from across the country who have been cured of leprosy have now taken up self-employment to sustain themselves.

Delhi far for BJP, says Manish Tewari

January 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) With debate raging in the BJP over making Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi its prime ministerial candidate, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Tuesday said Delhi is far for the party, immaterial of who leads it in general election.

Two held for abducting soldier's son in Delhi

January 27, 2013 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A three-year-old son of a soldier was rescued here and two call centre employees arrested for abducting the boy for Rs.15 lakh ransom, police said Sunday.

War within Andhra Congress over power tariff hike (Andhra Pradesh Newsletter)

January 13, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (IANS) With a section of ministers mounting pressure on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to withdraw the proposed steep hike in electricity tariff, the ruling Congress in the state is feeling the heat over the issue from both within and outside the party.

Uproar in assembly over Shimla death

January 11, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 11 (IANS) Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh assembly Friday over the death of a young man in police firing two days ago in Shimla.

Dhumal resents move to remove Vajpayee's photo

January 10, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 10 (IANS) BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday took exception to the reported move of the state government to stop offering ration card holders free bags that carry photographs of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Fighting the cold, Agra style

January 7, 2013 at 9:59 AM

Agra, Jan 7 (IANS) The Taj Mahal city is shivering. But Agra's traditional 'halwais' have an answer to the biting cold.

Raj Thackeray kicks up row with 'Bihari rapists' statement

January 6, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray kicked up a storm once again when he said that the perpetrators of the recent Delhi gang-rape were from Bihar.

BJP leaders greet Atal Bihari Bajpayee on his 88th birthday

December 25, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec.25 (ANI): Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) greeted former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 88th birthday on Tuesday and celebrated it as a good governance day.

Former PM Vajpayee turns 89

December 25, 2012 at 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee turned 89 today.

Manish Tewari rejects former CBI Director U. S. Mishra's allegations

December 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Friday rejected former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director U.S. Mishra's allegation that there was political pressure during the probe against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati in the disproportionate assets case.

Modi's claim on Sir Creek unsubstantiated, mischievous

December 12, 2012 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Wednesday said the claims made by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi that Sir Creek was being "handed over" to Pakistan was "unsubstantiated" and "mischievous" as they came a day before the first phase of theassembly elections in the state.

Uproar at Anand Sharma's speech, Rajya Sabha adjourned

December 7, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2.30 p.m. Friday following an uproar over Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma's speech during the debate on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Alok Joshi to be new RAW chief

November 27, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Alok Joshi, a 1976 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre, has been appointed chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

Eight cops hurt in Russian prison riot

November 25, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Chelyabinsk, Nov 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Eight members of a Russian special duties riot police unit have been hurt in the course of an operation to regain control of a prison where convicts have run riot, interior ministry sources said Sunday.

'Balasaheb's motivation will always give us strength for national reconstruction': Gadkari

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Saturday it is extremely unfortunate that Balasaheb Thackeray is no more, and added that the Shiv Sena patriarch's 'inspiration and motivation will always give us great strength for national reconstruction and socio-economic transformation of the country'.

BJP welcomes China's new leadership

November 15, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The BJP Thursday welcomed Xi Jinping taking over as the new general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and hoped that the new leadership will work with India on sensitive issues in a mutually acceptable manner.

Back in 2G JPC, BJP wants PM, Chidambaram to depose

November 8, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The BJP members Thursday ended their boycott of a parliamentary panel probing the 2G spectrum allocation issue and reiterated their demand for calling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram as witnesses.

Infant deaths down, but a lot still needs to be done

October 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct.30 (ANI): Each morning, Sangeeta Kumari walks down the narrow, winding lanes of Sanjay Colony slum in East Delhi. The lanky 27-year-old knocks on 40-50 doors every day with one mission: to save new born kids.

Two FIRs filed against ex-MLA Munna Shukla for demanding Rs. 2crore extortion

October 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Muzaffarpur, Oct 29 (ANI): Two FIRs have been filed in Bihar's Vaishali district against former MLA Vijay Kumar Shukla alias Munna Shukla, who is serving jail term in connection with the murder of former minister Brij Bihari Prasad.

BJP urges Congress to scrutinize aviation sector

October 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct.21 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday urged the ruling Congress party to monitor the airfares of private airlines and take strict action against those found guilty of exploiting the public.

Vajpayee, Advani kin involved in corruption: Digvijay Singh

October 21, 2012 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct.21 (ANI): There is evidence that relatives of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani were involved in corruption and wrong-doing, claimed Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday in an interview to a television channel.

Thackeray praises Modi for barring Biharis from visiting Gujarat during polls

October 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct.20 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Saturday urged leaders of Maharashtra and the 'Bihar lobby' in the media to learn lessons from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and not compromise when it comes to protecting the dignity of Maharashtra before the world.

Thackeray lauds Narendra Modi for barring Bihari leaders

October 20, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray Saturday mocked the "silence" of all Biharis and BJP leaders from the state over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's reported anti-Bihari tirade.

Mukherjee for amending rules to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament

October 13, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Lucknow, Oct 13 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee today suggested that parliamentarians should explore possibilities of amending rules to ensure that both houses are able to transact routine business.

Resident, migratory birds flock to Bharatpur

October 12, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Bharatpur, Oct 12 (IANS) Several resident and migratory birds have started to flock to the Bharatpur bird sanctuary in Rajasthan, much to the joy of greens and bird watchers.

EC says no to Vajpayee's photo on PDS carrybags

October 7, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Shimla, Oct 7 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) Sunday stopped the BJP government in Himachal Pradesh from distributing free PDS bags carrying photographs of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Mortal remains of Brajesh Mishra cremated

October 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): The mortal remains of former National Security Advisor (NSA) Brajesh Mishra were consigned to flames at the Lodhi Road electric crematorium here on Monday.

US embassy condoles Brajesh Mishra's death

September 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The US embassy here Sunday condoled the passing away of India's first national security adviser Brajesh Mishra, describing him as "an extraordinary champion" of close India-US ties.

Vice President Ansari condoles death of Brajesh Mishra

September 29, 2012 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of former National Security Advisor and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Brajesh Mishra.

PM condoles death of Brajesh Mishra

September 29, 2012 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday condoled the death of former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra, describing him as "one of the most able and influential public servants of his generation".

Brajesh Mishra steered national security in tempestuous times (Tribute)

September 29, 2012 at 2:10 PM

India's first National Security Adviser, Brajesh Mishra, often referred to as India's modern day Chanakya (ancient India's master strategist and royal adviser), made a distinctive contribution in laying the foundation for the bold and proactive strategic and foreign policy initiatives undertaken by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He chose to break eggs and dish up an omelette in a culture where walking gingerly on egg-shells was the preferred option. Mishra, 84, died in New Delhi Sep 28.

Brajesh Mishra steered national security in tempestuous times (Tribute)

September 29, 2012 at 1:06 PM

India's first National Security Adviser, Brajesh Mishra, often referred to as India's modern day Chanakya (ancient India's master strategist and royal adviser), made a distinctive contribution in laying the foundation for the bold and proactive strategic and foreign policy initiatives undertaken by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He chose to break eggs and dish up an omelette in a culture where walking gingerly on egg-shells was the preferred option.

PM condoles Brajesh Mishra's death

September 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday condoled the passing away of Brajesh Mishra, India's first national security adviser (NSA).

Brajesh Mishra, a key aid to Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies

September 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM

India's first-ever national security adviser (NSA) and key aid to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Brajesh Mishra passed away Friday night at a private hospital in New Delhi just a day before his 85th birthday, informed a government official..........

Former National Security Advisor Mishra passes away

September 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Former National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra passed away in New Delhi yesterday following a heart attack. He was 84.

Former NSA Brajesh Mishra dead

September 29, 2012 at 8:42 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India's first-ever national security adviser Brajesh Mishra passed away Friday night at a private hospital in the national capital. He was 84.

Advani alleges 'Congress has found new ally in CBI to manage allies'

September 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Surajkund (Haryana), Sep 28 (ANI): Launching a frontal attack on the UPA Government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Friday said the ruling Congress Party has found a new ally in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to manage its allies till 2014.

Engineering student murdered in Delhi

September 24, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) A 22-year-old engineering student, who had eloped with a girl a year ago, was found murdered in the national capital, police said Monday.

PM has much explaining to do: Akhilesh Yadav

September 22, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Lucknow, Sep 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday said his party was prepared for a mid-term poll. He also held that the prime minister had much explaining to do on matters concerning the economy.

Disappointed Jaya to move SC over Cauvery water sharing

September 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Chennai, Sept 19 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said that the crucial talks over the issue of sharing water from River Cauvery have failed, and added that she will again approach the Supreme Court to seek justice.

BJP to consult allies on demand for special session of parliament

September 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Demanding a rollback of the UPA's recent economic decisions, the BJP Wednesday said it was considering the demand for a special session of parliament over the government's decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retail not having a majority support in the Lok Sabha.

PM asks Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

September 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday asked Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs of Cauvery river on a daily basis water to Tamil Nadu between Sep 20 and Oct 15.

Achuthanandan for CBI probe into Bihari youth's death

September 19, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (IANS) Marxist leader V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday asked Chief Minister Oommen Chandy to call for a CBI probe into the alleged murder of a Bihari youth in Kerala.

Manmohan Singh to chair Cauvery River Authority meet today

September 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will chair the much-awaited meeting of the Cauvery River Authority (CRA) for the first time in nine years on Wednesday to discuss the demand made by Tamil Nadu for releasing more water by Karnataka.

Virbhadra Singh: BJP got kickbacks in NRHM project in Himachal

September 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Shimla, Sep 10 (IANS) Former union minister Virbhadra Singh Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Himachal Pradesh of receiving kickbacks in purchasing ambulances under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) programme.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra mourns loss of mother

September 10, 2012 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is mourning the loss of his mother, who passed away after prolonged illness.

Thackeray bats for Sushma Swaraj as PM, BJP says decision later

September 9, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray Sunday expressed his admiration for BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and said she was best suited to becoming the next prime minister but her party played down his remarks and said any such decision would be taken at an appropriate time.

Uddhav says Digvijay is mad, never mind what granddad wrote

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Stung by Congress leader Digvijay Singh's statement that Maharashtra's Thackeray family originally hailed from Bihar, Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray hit back Thursday, saying Digvijay was "mad".

Uddhav again demands permit system for Bihari migrants

September 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray Tuesday reiterated the party's old demand of a "permit system" to check influx of migrants from Bihar and other places into Mumbai.

Nitish Kumar hits back at Raj, takes on Congress

September 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Patna, Sept 2 (ANI): Reacting sharply to Maharashtra Nanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's anti-north Indian and specifically anti-Bihari rhetoric, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday described Thackeray as being a person of unsound mind, and questioned the Maharashtra Government's inaction in cracking the administrative whip on him.

'Raj Thackeray should be declared militant', demands Abu Azmi

September 1, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai/Patna, Sep 1 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Asim Azmi on Saturday demanded that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and his party should be declared a militant and hate mongering party.

Bihari youth's death: Kerala doctors threaten strike

August 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) The Kerala Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) Monday threatened to go on strike after Chief Minister Oommen Chandy refused to revoke action against five doctors for dereliction of duty leading to the death of a Bihari youth.

BJP terms Congress 'obstinate'

August 23, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) A day after it walked out of the joint parliamentary committee meeting on 2G spectrum allocation, the Bharatiya Janata Party called the Congress 'thethar' (obstinate), blaming it for not letting the panel function properly.

Coalgate storm hits Parliament for third consecutive day

August 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned minutes within the proceedings began on Thursday with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led opposition sticking to their demand for Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's resignation over the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on coal block allocations.

BJP members walk out of 2G parliamentary committee

August 22, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the 2G spectrum allocation scam Wednesday walked out from a meeting of the committee, calling it a "kangaroo court".

Govt. ready to discuss CAG report on coal block allocation: Narayanasamy

August 22, 2012 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy on Wednesday said the government is ready to discuss the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on coal block allocations,

Craig on target for Vikhrolians

August 17, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Craig Misquitta played a key role in leading Vikhrolians SC pull off a narrow 1-0 victory against Sporting Options Colts in a Third Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League, played at the St. Xavier's ground, Parel Friday.

US downplays Manmohan Singh's visit to Iran

August 15, 2012 at 9:08 AM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Downplaying the significance of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit to western sanctions hit Iran, the US has hoped he would convey to Tehran the importance of meeting its international obligations.

Manmohan set for high-wire diplomacy in Iran: Oil, trade, Syria on agenda

August 12, 2012 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) In a visit laden with immense symbolic significance, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh heads to Iran Aug 28 to attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, a trip that is expected to not only reinforce India's enduring commitment to the movement but also underline New Delhi's strategic intent to deepen ties with sanctions-hit Tehran.

AFTER 1 )Krishna land now an urban disaster (Letter from Mathura)

August 12, 2012 at 2:25 PM

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 12 (IANS) Lord Krishna, arguably Hinduism's most popular divinity, was said to be a nature lover who is forever associated with the Yamuna, worshipped Goverdhan hill and saved forests. But his birthplace (Janamasthami was celebrated last week) has turned into an urban disaster today.

Gadkari pulls up UPA over poor governance, policy paralysis

August 7, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Agra, Aug 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has criticized the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre over poor governance and policy paralysis.

A tough balancing act awaits Manmohan Singh in Tehran

July 31, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Amid tightening Western sanctions targeting Tehran, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh heads to Iran to attend the Aug 30-31 Non-Aligned Movement summit - an important visit that will require a deft balancing act as New Delhi cuts down Iranian oil imports and tries to keep bilateral ties on an even keel.

Modi's 'hang me if I am guilty' remark insincere, feels Veerappa Moily

July 26, 2012 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Union Corporate Affairs Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily on Thursday accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi being insincere in saying 'hang me if I am guilty'.

UPA a total failure: BJP

July 23, 2012 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI) The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday termed the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) a "total failure", and compared it with the party-led National Democratic Alliance which "functioned smoothly".

'UPA and its alliance is a total failure', claims BJP

July 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): As the standoff between the ruling Congress Party and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) intensifies, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said that the UPA and its alliance is a total failure.

Evolve national consensus to solve Kashmir problem: Mufti

July 17, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Jammu, July 17 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Tuesday underlined the need to evolve a national consensus to solve the Kashmir problem "through democratic means".

Three RJD leaders quit, likely to join JD-U

July 16, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Patna, July 16 (IANS) In a major setback for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, three senior leaders and former Bihar ministers quit the party Monday and are likely to join the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in the presence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.