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Salman Khurshid ready to take responsibility for poll debacle in UP

May 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM

New Delhi, May 2(ANI): Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said that he is ready to take the responsibility for the Congress' poll debacle in Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly elections.

Congress distances itself from media regulation bill

May 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday distanced itself from a bill on media regulation proposed by Meenakshi Natarajan, a Lok Sabha MP and an aide of Rahul Gandhi, the party's general secretary.

Rahul in Amethi to motivate workers

April 30, 2012 at 3:51 PM

After the major debacle of the Congress in the recently held Uttar Pradesh assembly election, party general secretary Rahul Gandhi visited to Amethi to

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Rahul in Amethi to 're-motivate' Congress workers

April 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), April 30 (IANS) Hoping to 're-motivate' party workers in his parliamentary constituency, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived here Monday on a three-day visit, his first after the party's defeat in the state assembly elections.

RSS mouthpiece targets past governments on Bofors cover-up

April 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): The mouthpiece of the Rashtriya Swayam Sewak (RSS) - Organiser-on Sunday attacked past governments, including the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance for covering up the Bofors scam.

President Patil to visit Seychelles and South Africa

April 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): In a bid to push for stronger bilateral relations, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be paying state visit to Seychelles and South Africa starting from April 30.

Tendulkar gets mixed response over his RS member acceptance

April 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Indian Cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar who on Thursday accepted the proposal of being a Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) member has received mixed response over it..........

Rahul Gandhi to visit drought-hit areas in Maharashtra

April 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi arrives here Friday on a two-day visit to Maharashtra during which he will visit some drought-hit regions, a party office bearer said here.

Opposition wants fresh probe in Bofors scam, rocks Parliament

April 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

The latest disclosure of Bofors pay off scam by its whistleblower who to gave clean-chit to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and erstwhile leader and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan in his statement, has once again created strom in Indian politics and a tug of war has begun between Congress-led UPA government and BJP led-opposition...............

Bofors saga: a new twist and a story retold (Comment)

April 26, 2012 at 2:01 PM

A callow prime minister, a global superstar, shadowy international arms dealers, crafty middlemen and nosy journalists were the dramatis personae of a real life political thriller that played out in New Delhi, Stockholm, London and New York over a quarter century ago.

No minister has offered to quit: Congress

April 25, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday dismissed rumours that five union cabinet ministers had offered to quit and work to strengthen the party and denied that any such communication has been made to party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Opposition asks government to explain Bofors disclosures

April 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Wednesday asked the government to give an explanation on former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom's disclosures on the Bofors payoff scandal, including the safe passage to main accused Ottavio Quattrochchi.

BJP, Left want government's explanation on Bofors revelations

April 25, 2012 at 1:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Wednesday demanded an explanation from the government on former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom's revelations on the Bofors payoff scandal, including the safe passage to main accused Ottavio Quattrochchi.

Mukherjee terms Cabinet reshuffle report to be media imagination

April 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday termed reports that four senior UPA ministers have written to Congress President Sonia Gandhi offering to step down from their posts to be media imagination, and said all leaders are doing the party work whether in government or outside it.

Speculation mounts of changes in Congress, two ministers deny quit offer

April 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Speculation of a rejig in the Congress and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government increased Tuesday following reports that four ministers had offered to quit to work for the party. Two ministers later denied they had written to Congress president Sonia Gandhi offering to quit.

BJP questions UPA Govt.'s leadership over Cabinet reshuffle report

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday hit out at the UPA Government over reports that four senior Cabinet ministers have written to Congress President Sonia Gandhi offering to step down from their posts, and said the main problem that the country is facing at the moment is the lack of good governance.

Under flak, Chavan meets Sonia, PM

April 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi to apprise her of the political situation in the state in the face of criticism of his government over its "slow" decision-making and the CAG report on land deals.

Ruins of ancient town found in China's largest desert

April 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Qira, Xinjiang, April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese archeologists working in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have found the ruins of an ancient town in the country's largest desert.

Shopkeeper roughed up for turning off TV

April 19, 2012 at 11:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) An angry fan assaulted a shopkeeper in south Delhi for switching the television off while an Indian Premier League(IPL) match was in progress, police said Thursday, adding he has been arrested.

Mahatma Gandhi's glasses fetch 41k pounds at auction

April 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): A pair of distinctive round-lensed spectacles belonging to 'the Father of Indian Nation' Mahatma Gandhi has been auctioned for 41,000 pounds.

Gandhi items' auction disappoints collector

April 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Thrissur, April 18 (IANS) Antony Chittattukara, a 70-year-old antique collector from this Kerala town, had expected to make over Rs.500 million from the auction of Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia. But the auction, held at Mullock's in London Tuesday, fetched him only Rs.8.5 million.

Followers of Mahatma Gandhi lament auction of artifacts

April 18, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Followers of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday lamented the auction of artefacts related to him, saying that such events failed to spread his principles and ideals.

Hyderabad airport aiming to become a cargo hub

April 12, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) With Thai Airways commencing its Bangkok-Hyderabad-Frankfurt cargo freighter service, Lufthansa already operating four freighter services a week and others expressing keenness to connect, Hyderabad airport is aiming to become India's first cargo hub.

IGNOU launches courses in water conservation

April 9, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for two special courses in water harvesting, a statement said Monday.

Sumptuous spread at PM's luncheon for Zardari

April 8, 2012 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) It was a Sunday feast in the best of non-vegetarian and vegetarian cuisine that was on offer at the lunch hosted by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for visiting Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari.

Rahul accepts Bilawal's invite to visit Pakistan

April 8, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Islamabad, April 8 (IANS) India's ruling Congress party general secretary Rahul Gandhi was invited to visit Pakistan by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of President Asif Ali Zardari, and has accepted the invite, it was reported here Sunday.

Sonia skips Manmohan, Zardari luncheon meet at 7 RCR

April 8, 2012 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): Congress President has reportedly skipped the luncheon meeting hosted by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in honour of the visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardarai at the former's official residence, 7 Race Course Road.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in Sri Lanka

April 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Colombo, April 7 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government has ordered an investigation into the vandalisation of some statues, including that of Mahatma Gandhi, in Batticaloa town.

Congress rules out closure of CBI office in Rajasthan

April 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Apr.7 (ANI) Congress party on Saturday ruled out the possibility of closing entral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Rajasthan, inspite of the high court in that state aying the day before that the CBI had lost its credibility as its officials were working on the hims and fancy of politicians.

Zardari to invite Manmohan to Pakistan, all issues on table

April 7, 2012 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi/Islamabad, April 7 (IANS) In his first visit to India, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will invite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit his country 'by the end of this year' when the two leaders hold one-on-one talks here Sunday sans aides and note-takers.

Congress, BJP ask PM to raise Saeed Hafiz issue with Zardari

April 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr.7 (ANI): The Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ask for strict action against Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks plotter Hafiz Saeed when he meets Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday.

Son Bilawal to accompany Zardari on India trip

April 7, 2012 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will accompany his father and President Asif Ali Zardari on his trip to India Sunday, informed sources said Saturday.

Jewellers hint at calling off strike after meeting with Pranab

April 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Representatives of Jewellers associations on Friday hinted towards ending their 21-day strike after meeting the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

Congress says to consider about the jewellers demands

April 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM

There is a chance that the shining of the gems and jewellery industries could be come back.

Pranab Mukherjee to meet protesting jewelers

April 6, 2012 at 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has convened a meeting with jewellery manufacturer representatives of major cities here today to address their concerns over the increase in import duty on gold and excise duty on unbranded jewellery in the Budget for 2012-13.

HCC to build Rs.1.62 bn railway tunnel

April 5, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Infrastructure major Hindustan Construction Co along with Coastal Projects Ltd has been awarded a Rs.1.62 billion project to construct a railway tunnel in Manipur, an official said Thursday.

MP protests Himachal's Lokayukta act

April 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Shimla, April 5 (IANS) A suspended BJP MP in Himachal Pradesh fasted Thursday near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi here to protest the 'draconian' provisions of the state's proposed Lokayukta Act.

MCD polls have lost their carnival spirit: Contestants

April 5, 2012 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The civic elections in Delhi have lost their carnival spirit, feel many political parties and candidates, due to the state election commission's strict code of conduct which has banned poster campaigns and restricted the use of loudspeakers and the sale of liquor.

Lucknow girl stumps PMO with 'Father of the Nation' poser

April 3, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) It is not everyday that a 10-year-old catches the office of the prime minister of India off-guard and without answers. But then, Aishwarya Parashar, a Class 6 student, is no ordinary girl.

Family regrets auction of soil with Mahatma's blood

April 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi's descendants have expressed regret over the forthcoming auction of a 'clump of soil with drops of the Mahatma's blood collected from the site of his assassination' by the British auction house Mullock's.

When did Mahatma Gandhi become "Father of the Nation"

April 3, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Lucknow, Apr 3 (ANI): The central government has been unable to answer to a Right to Information (RTI) question put up by a ten-year old schoolgirl from Lucknow, Aishwarya Parashar, asking the year when Mahatma Gandhi was conferred with the title of 'Father of the Nation'.

Mahatma Gandhi's glasses, prayer book up for auction

April 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

London, April 2 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi's round-lensed spectacles, a personal prayer book and the soil upon which he fell when he was assassinated are among an incredible lot of items that will be sold at an auction in Britain.

Gandhi's glasses and other belongings set to fetch 80k pounds at auction

April 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Gandhi's distinctive round-lensed spectacles, which he bought in the UK when he was studying in the 1890s, and his personal prayer book, are a part of an incredible archive of material from the holy man is to be sold.

Walk of the Stars to begin with Kapoors

March 27, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The popular Kapoor family of Bollywood will be felicitated with tiles and two statues at the inauguration of UTV Stars' property Walk of the Stars at the Bandra Bandstand Promenade here Wednesday.

Cellphone coupon to update public about Anna's programme

March 25, 2012 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Team Anna has come up with a new concept to spread awareness among people about its programme over the year: a Rs.25 coupon's code to be entered in the mobile phone, which will give updates about Hazare's programme.

Government should listen to the people's voice: Anna Hazare

March 25, 2012 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Mar.25 (ANI): Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Sunday described the UPA-II Government as being insensitive in listening to the voice of the country's citizens, and also accused the latter of not providing the required support to whistleblowers fighting against corruption and for the nation.

Assam's rural areas benefit from government schemes

March 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Kamrup, Mar 16 (ANI): Sonapur is a small hamlet located in Assam's Kamrup District, where villagers are, primarily, paddy growers but after the central government initiated a project to promote orange cultivation in 2000 hectares of land a few years ago people have been increasingly are taking up to it.

Assam's rural areas benefit from government schemes

March 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Kamrup, Mar 16 (ANI): Sonapur is a small hamlet located in Assam's Kamrup District, where villagers are, primarily, paddy growers but after the central government initiated a project to promote orange cultivation in 2000 hectares of land a few years ago people have been increasingly are taking up to it.

General Budget 2012: A Chronicle

March 12, 2012 at 6:45 PM

General budget 2012 will be presented in the parliament on March 16, 2012. Before that railway budget will be presented on the March 14, 2012 and economic survey will be released on march 15, 2012.

'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho' play mesmerizes Delhi audience

February 21, 2012 at 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Popular Delhi theatre group, The Thespian Society, in association with Hindustan Times, Asian News International and NDMC staged a play - 'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho'- at New Delhi's Talkatora Garden on Sunday.

Congress to move court to quash FIR against Rahul Gandhi: Sibal

February 21, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Lucknow, Feb 21 (ANI): Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said the Congress party would approach the court for quashing a police complaint against Rahul Gandhi for violating the Model Code of Conduct during a road show in Kanpur.

Congress leaders guilty of breaking EC rules: BJP

February 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): After an First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi for violating the Model Code of Conduct during a road show in Kanpur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain said Congress leaders are often found guilty of breaking the Election Commission's rules.

'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho' play mesmerizes Delhi audience

February 21, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Popular Delhi theatre group, The Thespian Society, in association with Hindustan Times, Asian News International and NDMC staged a play - 'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho'- at New Delhi's Talkatora Garden on Sunday.

Congress to move court to quash FIR against Rahul Gandhi: Sibal

February 21, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Lucknow, Feb 21 (ANI): Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said the Congress party would approach the court for quashing a police complaint against Rahul Gandhi for violating the Model Code of Conduct during a road show in Kanpur.

Congress leaders guilty of breaking EC rules: BJP

February 21, 2012 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): After an First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi for violating the Model Code of Conduct during a road show in Kanpur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain said Congress leaders are often found guilty of breaking the Election Commission's rules.

Congress leaders guilty of breaking EC rules: BJP

February 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): After an First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi for violating the Model Code of Conduct during a road show in Kanpur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain said Congress leaders are often found guilty of breaking the Election Commission's rules.

India strengthening security capabilities in areas bordering China: Antony

February 20, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Feb.20 (ANI): Reacting strongly to China's repeated claims on Arunachal Pradesh territory, Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday emphatically said that this strategically-located state is an integral part of India, and added there is nothing to fear about its security.

Rahul Gandhi slams Mayawati govt. for failing to implement women welfare initiatives

February 17, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Rae Bareli, Feb 17 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Uttar Pradesh Government for failing to implement welfare initiatives for women.

Rahul Gandhi slams Mayawati govt. for failing to implement women welfare initiatives

February 17, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Rae Bareli, Feb 17 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Uttar Pradesh Government for failing to implement welfare initiatives for women.

Rahul slams opponents in UP for terming his campaign to be 'drama'

February 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Pratapgarh, Feb 16 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at the political opponents in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh after they termed his ongoing political campaign to be a 'drama'.

'Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho' to bring Bapu's ideologies alive on stage

February 15, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Popular Delhi theatre group, TheThespian Society, in association with Hindustan Times and NDMC is all set to stage a play - Gandhi Tum Zinda Ho - laced with Gandhian ideology and philosophy.

Mauritius PM arrives India for his six-day visit

February 7, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam today arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi with a high level of delegates, business men and senior officers in order to hold several bilateral social, economical, cultural meeting w

French body to provide Rs. 740 crore loan for Jodhpur water project

February 3, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (ANI): To inprove water supply in Jodhpur, the French Development Agency (AFD) has given approval for the loan of Rs. 740 crores for the reorganising of Jodhpur Water Supply Project.

French body to provide Rs. 740 crore loan for Jodhpur water project

February 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (ANI): To inprove water supply in Jodhpur, the French Development Agency (AFD) has given approval for the loan of Rs. 740 crores for the reorganising of Jodhpur Water Supply Project.

'The Grey' tops North America's weekend box office

January 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): -- Liam Neeson's 'The Grey' topped the weekend box office in North America, leading a pack of three debuts as they opened among the top 10 most-popular films with impressive performances.

'The Grey' tops North America's weekend box office

January 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): -- Liam Neeson's 'The Grey' topped the weekend box office in North America, leading a pack of three debuts as they opened among the top 10 most-popular films with impressive performances.

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of masterminding shoe-hurling episode

January 23, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Vikasnagar (Uttarakhand), Jan 23 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of masterminding the shoe-hurling episode, and underscored that such incidents were not going to deter his spirit.

Akali Dal workers protest against Sonia's rally in poll-bound Punjab

January 19, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Moga, Jan 19 (ANI): Party workers of the regional Akali Dal staged a protest against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's rally here on Thursday by marching with black flags.

Sonia Gandhi urges people in Uttarakhand to vote for a change

January 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Roorkee, Jan 17 (ANI): With assembly polls in Uttarakhand right around the corner, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday asked people to oust the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government from the stateddressing an election rally here, Gandhi said: "If you want to save the environment of Uttarakhand, its natural resources from being looted, if you want the common man to lead a happy and convenient life, if you want to get back your honour, rights and the real Uttarakhand back, then changing the chief minister is not the only way, you need to change the government as well."

Priyanka Gandhi begins campaigning in UP

January 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Amethi, Jan 16 (ANI): In an endeavor to reach out to the voters ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls, Priyanka Gandhi today began her tour of Congress strongholds Amethi and Rae Bareli in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

Priyanka Gandhi begins campaigning in UP

January 16, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Amethi, Jan 16 (ANI): In an endeavor to reach out to the voters ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls, Priyanka Gandhi today began her tour of Congress strongholds Amethi and Rae Bareli in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

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