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Bharat Bandh Effect: Oil Firms Likely to Revise Petrol Price Today

A partial rollback in the petrol price may likely take place on Friday, following intensified protests against the hike in petrol prices that took effect on May 24.

Jun 1, 2012

Ranvir Sena Head Brahmeshwar Singh Shot Dead; Curfew Imposed in Arrah

Unidentified Gunmen shot dead Brahmeshwar Singh, head of the banned Ranvir Sena, in Bihar. A curfew has been imposed in the town of Arrah after angry supporters protested Singh's killing

Jun 1, 2012

India Adopts Austerity Plan; Analysts Say Measures Won't Impact Unproductive Expenditures

Prompted by the growing fiscal deficit, the Indian government on Thursday announced several austerity measures in an attempt to curtail unproductive expenditures for the current fiscal.

Jun 1, 2012

Coalgate Scam: CBI To Probe Allocation Of Coal Blocks

The Central Bureau of Investigation reportedly will hold a preliminary probe into the controversial allocation of coal blocks between 2006 and 2009.

Jun 1, 2012

People Are Disappointed With BJP, Says Advani

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader LK Advani has opened the pandora's box, revealing that all is not well in the party. He said that people are disappointed with BJP. He took a potshot at BJP President Nitin Gadkari.

May 31, 2012

Disproportionate Assets Case: Court to Hear Jagan's Bail Plea; Will He Get Bail?

A Special CBI court on Thursday is expected to deliver its order on YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy's bail plea in connection with alleged illegal assets case against him.

May 31, 2012

Bharat Bandh Halts Normal Life, Violence In Various Parts of the Country, Schools and Colleges Declare Holiday

The Bharat Bandh called by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Shiv Sena, the Republican Party of India (RPI) and other political parties has halted the normal life across the country on Thursday.

May 31, 2012

Petrol Price Hike: Bharat Bandh Tomorrow; Normal Life To Be Affected

The recent hike in petrol price has turned as imflammable as petrol itself. Following the steepest-ever hike in petrol prices, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Shiv Sena and the Republican Party of India (RPI) have appealed to the people to call for a 'Bharat Bandh' on May 31 to protest the move of the government. The NDA will also protest against price rise of basic commodities.

May 30, 2012

Petrol Price Hike: DMK Demands Petrol Price Rollback, Threatens to Quit UPA

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a key ally in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, has come down heavily on the central government, threatening to quit the government if the price of petrol is not rolled back.

May 30, 2012

I Will Give Up Public Life If Charges Are Proved: PM To Team Anna

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has hit out at Team Anna for alleging corruption charges against him, saying that he will give up his public life if the charges are proved.

May 30, 2012

Bill Gates, Akhilesh Yadav to Discuss Healthcare in UP

American business magnate and Microsoft founder Bill Gates is set to meet the youngest Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, to discuss about the healthcare system in the state

May 29, 2012

PM's Myanmar Visit: Meets Aung San Suu Kyi, Invites Her to India

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held discussions with Suu Kyi for about 45 minutes, during which he gave her an invitation from UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to visit India to deliver the next Jawaharlal Nehru memorial lecture

May 29, 2012

Disproportionate Assets Case: Jagan's Mother Writes To CEC, Asks To Release Her Son

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy's mother Vijayamma has written to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) requesting him to direct the CBI to release her son

May 29, 2012

Delhi Govt Cuts 20 Percent VAT in Petrol Price; Centre Says No Hike in LPG, Diesel

The Delhi government has announced a 20 percent slash in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the petrol price in the capital.

May 28, 2012

Illegal Assets Case: Court Refuses CBI Remand; Sends Jagan To 14-Day Judicial Custody

A special CBI court in Hyderabad has sent YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy to 14 days' judicial custody till June 11 in connection with the illegal assets case against him

May 28, 2012