Politics

sc-issues-notice-to-centre-on-inclusion-of-jats-in-obc-list

SC issues notice to centre on inclusion of jats in OBC list

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Centre on petitions challenging March 3 decision of UPA government to include jats in OBC list for reservation benefits. The apex court asked the Centre to bring all relevant records to show there was proper consideration of National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) to reject its recommendation against inclusion of jats as OBC. The NCBC had objected to inclusion of jats among OBCs saying they are a forward community mostly of zamindars. Jat community representative, Major H S Ahlawat, on Tuesday said that the recommendations of the NCBC were not binding on the government. Apr 1, 2014
voters-along-bangladesh-border-in-india-raise-demarcation-issue

Voters along Bangladesh border in India raise demarcation issue

Cooch Behar, Apr 1 (ANI): Voters residing along the Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal raised issues of demarcation ahead of Lok Sabha polls. A resident, Sukanta Saha, said the demarcation of north-eastern boundaries with Bangladesh is very important in view of country’s security and this is a major issue to be addressed in the elections. Apr 1, 2014
rahul-gandhi-addresses-rally-in-bihar-targets-jd-u-bjp

Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Bihar, targets JD (U) & BJP

Bihar, Apr 1 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, during a rally in Bihar’s Aurangabad city targeted the Nitish government and the BJP. Raising the development issue, Gandhi said that the state government hasn’t done anything for the common people. Gandhi also raised the issue of discrimination with the people of Bihar done by the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. Apr 1, 2014
will-give-employment-to-10-crore-youth-in-future-rahul-gandhi

Will give employment to 10 crore youth in future: Rahul Gandhi

Bihar, Apr 1 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi gave an insight to the future plans of his party while addressing a rally at Aurangabad in Bihar. Gandhi said that there is a proposed industrial corridor plan linking the metropolitan cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai which will provide employment to about 10 crore youth in the coming 5 years. He added that this would be the biggest project in India till now. Apr 1, 2014
keralas-independent-candidate-provides-healing-touch-with-poll-campaign

Keralas independent candidate provides healing touch with poll campaign

Thrissur, Apr 1 (ANI): A male nurse and now an independent candidate from Thrissur city of Kerala, Jasminsha, is trying to woo voters ahead of the parliamentary polls with a healing touch. Jasminsha, who is associated with United Nurses Association (UNA), starts his day by visiting each and every household along with his cadres and introduce himself. And once the introduction is done, they carry out a normal health check-up for the elderly people in the family. Apr 1, 2014
politicians-file-nominations-ahead-of-general-elections

Politicians file nominations ahead of general elections

Mumbai/ Chennai, Apr 1 (ANI): Politicians from Congress and BJP filed their nomination on Tuesday in various parts of the country for the upcoming General Elections. Congress leaders Gurudas Kamat and Priya Dutt filed their nominations separately in Mumbai. Kamat said he is hopeful of winning this time as well. Apr 1, 2014
politicos-reject-media-speculations-about-nancy-powells-resignation

Politicos reject media speculations about Nancy Powells resignation

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Leaders of various political parties described media speculations on US move, to replace Nancy Powell due to her cold ties with BJP's Prime Ministerial hopeful Narendra Modi, as hogwash. Earlier, it was also being said that Powell was ‘forced’ to resign by the US state department for not advising Washington to do business with Modi. Apr 1, 2014
general-elections-of-worlds-largest-democracy-turn-into-battle-of-carnivores

General elections of world's largest democracy turn into 'battle of carnivores'

Uttar Pradesh, Apr 1 (ANI): General elections of the world's largest democracy that are just round the corner turned into "battle of carnivores", as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav hit at the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over Gir lions versus Hyena taunt. Modi while addressing a rally in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh mocked Yadav saying that his government was unable to handle the lions of Gujarat. Apr 1, 2014
japan-shoppers-see-first-sales-tax-rise-in-17-years

Japan shoppers see first sales tax rise in 17 years

Prices rise across Japan as a controversial sales tax rise comes into effect, with everything from beer to washing machines costing more, sparking fears a drop in consumer spending will derail a nascent economic recovery. Duration: 00:48 Apr 1, 2014
pro-china-trade-rally-hits-streets-of-taiwan

Pro-China trade rally hits streets of Taiwan

People in favour of a controversial trade pact between China and Taiwan take to the streets of Taipei to support the initiative and embattled President Ma Ying-jeou. Duration: 00:39 Apr 1, 2014
philippines-delivers-food-to-troops-after-china-blockade

Philippines delivers food to troops after China 'blockade'

The Philippine military says it has evaded a Chinese sea blockade which happend on March 9 by using an airplane to drop food to soldiers on a tiny and remote South China Sea shoal claimed by both countries. Duration: 00:35 Apr 1, 2014
mayawati-addresses-rally-in-jammu

Mayawati addresses rally in Jammu

Jammu, April 1 (ANI): BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday slammed the Congress and the BJP, while addressing a rally in Jammu. She asked the people of Jammu to vote for BSP if they want to get rid of the problems they are now facing. Apr 1, 2014
Prev 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2175 2176 2177 2178 2179 Next