Politics

Venkaiah Naidu makes surprise visit to Nirman Bhawan

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Union Housing and Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday made a surprise visit to the ministry and expressed "displeasure" over the late arrival of officials and poor maintenance of the place. Naidu reached Nirman Bhawan, which houses the urban development ministry without informing and began taking a round of several floors of the buildings and even checking some rooms to get a first hand experience of how government officers are maintained.

Jul 28, 2014

Congress KK Mishra gets bail in defamation suit by Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal, July 28 (ANI): Congress Spokesperson KK Mishra was on Monday granted bail in a defamation suit filed by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Chouhan had filed a case against Mishra after he accused him of involvement in the Vyapam scam. Mishra was granted a Rs. 25,000 bail by the court. Meanwhile, Mishra said that he will stand by his opinion and would not budge in any condition.

Jul 28, 2014

Politicos express concern after Mumbai Police chief gets threat letter

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Politicos on Monday expressed concern and asked the Mumbai Police to take precautionary measures after Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria received a threat letter. The letter challenged the police to avert a terror attack. The letter received on July 25 said, "Stop us this time if you can, you were lucky in 1993." As a precautionary measure, all anti-terror cells in Mumbai have been put on high alert.

Jul 28, 2014

Two Killed as Communal Clashes Erupt in Belgaum

Communal riots have claimed two lives in Belgaum, Karnataka, when two groups clashed with each other on Sunday night.

Jul 28, 2014

How Lalu, Nitish Joined Forces After Two Decades to Take on BJP

The two leaders have decided to campaign together for the 10 assembly seats that will go to polls, of which six had been won by the BJP in 2010

Jul 28, 2014

RJD, JD (U) coming together to create an illusion: BJP

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): The BJP on Monday targeted RJD Chief Lalu Yadav and JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar over their alliance in Bihar. The two former chief ministers will share stage while campaigning for by-elections to 10 assembly seats to be held on August 21. JD (U), RJD and Congress have formed a "grand alliance" to take on BJP in the bypolls in Bihar. Bihar BJP President Mangal Pandey said that two people who have lost have come together to save their political status. They are just making this alliance to create an illusion.

Jul 28, 2014

Mixed reactions flow as China intrudes in India again

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): A fresh incursion by the Chinese has been reported in the Demchok area of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. Political leaders on Monday reacted as China intruded in the Indian territory once again. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that incursions keep happening from both sides but what is important is the trouble which the locals have to face. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that such incursions are condemnable and government should take action. RJD leader Manoj Jha stated that BJP used to make fake promises about keeping our borders secure. CPI leader Atul Anjan also stated that the BJP government should take necessary steps to prevent such incursions.

Jul 28, 2014

HC issues notice to Naqvi in paid news case

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): As the Delhi High Court issued notice to BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that this is a fit case and that further course of action will be taken as required. Notices have also been issued to Kirit Somaiya and an independent candidate who had filed the complaint against Ashok Chavan. The HC has also put a stay on showcause notice by the Election Commission to Chavan.

Jul 28, 2014

Delhi HC stays EC show cause notice to Ashok Chavan in paid news case

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): In what can be called as a temporary reprieve to Congress leader Ashok Chavan, the Delhi High Court on Monday put a stay on the Election Commission showcause notice sent to him after he was found guilty in the paid news case. The EC had issued a notice to Chavan asking him to explain why he should not be disqualified for not giving correct details of his 2009 poll expenses.

Jul 28, 2014

AAP Poster row: Somnath Bharti says Police acting under BJP govt, arrest unlawful

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Reacting on arrest of Four Aam Aadmi Party activists by Delhi Police who were pasting posters for defacing public property, party leader Somnath Bharti said that the police are acting under the BJP government and on their orders. Bharti said that the police never arrested Congress and BJP workers for putting up non-sensical and illogical posters and that they are working on behest of the central government. The AAP claimed that pasting posters was not a _crime_. Police said the AAP activists were found pasting the posters in south Delhi_s Malviya Nagar area on early Monday for the rally scheduled 3 August at Jantar Mantar.

Jul 28, 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav

Saharanpur Clashes: Curfew Relaxed, Political Blame-Game On

The violence-hit Saharanpur districtof Uttar Pradesh, where clashes broke out on Saturday between two minority communities, will see a four-hour relaxation of the curfew

Jul 28, 2014

Political leaders condemn attack on Northeast couple

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Political leaders on Monday condemned the brutal attack on a couple from Northeast. According to reports, the couple was beaten by four men in Nathupur, Gurgaon. The attackers were armed with knives and started beating the couple. The husband received injuries on the head and is being treated at Nelekanth hospital in Gurgaon. His wife, too, has received several injuries.

Jul 28, 2014

Auto rickshaws go on a day long strike against Delhi Police

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): A large number of auto rickshaws in New Delhi are observing a day long strike against the Delhi Police on Monday. The drivers alleged highhandedness of policemen and said that they are troubled as police officials ask for bribe, threatening the drivers to impose heavy fines unnecessarily. Vice President of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Rajendra Soni, said that the drivers are highly troubled by such bullying attitude of police. Soni further said that the general public will face difficulty due to the strike. He added that BJP’s Delhi President Satish Upadhyay has assured them of action against such offenses.

Jul 28, 2014

Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill should be passed to stop bugging: Vikram Singh

Gurgaon, July 28 (ANI): Private Detectives Association of India President Kunwar Vikram Singh on Monday said that bugging at Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence is a serious issue. He said that Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill, which is pending in Rajya Sabha should be passed in order to stop such incidents. Singh also said that the regulation of the bill will stop bugging by the foreign detective agencies in India. He further advised that there should be de-bugging two times a day at such an important minister's residence and office.

Jul 28, 2014

Former PM seeks probe even as Nitin Gadkari dismisses bugging claim, Politicos react

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Political leaders react as Former PM Manmohan Singh seek probe over a bugging device found at Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari_s residence even as he dismissed any such claims. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the Congress itself will get trapped if a probe is conducted. Congress_ Manish Tewari demanded answer from the government over the infringement on privacy. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that investigation should be done as demanded by Singh. CPI leader Atul Anjan condemned the present government over snooping.

Jul 28, 2014