Politics

I challenge AAP to give proof that I tried to poach their MLAs: Manjinder Sirsa

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Sirsa on Thursday rejected the allegations levied by the AAP that he along with some BJP leaders are engaging intermediaries, in an attempt to break away AAP legislators and asking them to support the BJP for government formation. Sirsa said that the AAP is giving such statements to grab attention.

Jun 19, 2014

Chhattisgarh Governor Resigns, Others Ask for Written Orders

While Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt tendered his resignation to the President on Wednesday night, other UPA regime governors refused to comply with the NDA government's insistence to relinquish their posts.

Jun 19, 2014

U.S. President Obama meets Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Iraq at the White House

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Terrorists were Trained by US in 2012 for Syria Conflict

Multiple reports suggest ISIS, the terrorist group invading Iraq, was trained by the US for destabilizing Syria.

Jun 19, 2014

Promoting Hindi doesn't discourage regional languages: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, June 19(ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday clarified the advisory issued by the MHA for the promotion of Hindi as an official language. Rijiju said that the promotion of Hindi does not discourage or ignore the use of regional languages. He added that the regional languages will be given due importance. Rijiju also said that hindi should be promoted as a national language with maximum official communication in the national language.

Jun 19, 2014

Politicos on stranded Indian citizens in Iraq

Chennai/ Srinagar/ New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted on 40 Indians kidnapped in Iraq during the ongoing crisis. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that India must convey to ISIS that if they want India to be neutral then our people must be handed over. JandK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that it is a challenge for the central government to rescue Indians stranded in Iraq.

Jun 19, 2014

Modi to Name Delhi CM Candidate, Asks Party to Take Slow and Smart Steps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will nominate BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate for Delhi.

Jun 19, 2014

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal meets Harsh Vardhan over drug issue in state

Punjab, June 19 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday met Health Minister Harsh Vardhan over drug issue facing the state and said that he seeks centre's help in the eradication of the same. Harsh Vardhan said that its encouraging that a chief minister himself came over on the issue and assured all help in the matter.

Jun 19, 2014

Congress stages walkout from UP Assembly, BSP leads protest over poor law and order situation

Lucknow, June 19 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday saw a vociferous protest by the opposition parties against the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. The Congress party staged a walkout and the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Bhartiya Janata Party led a protest against the Akhilesh Yadav led government for failing to tackle the rising crime graph and not providing sufficient power and water to the people.

Jun 19, 2014

Narendra Modi Takes Oath as 15th Prime Minister of India

Top PMO Official's Appointment Withdrawn, Modi Appoints Officer from UPA Regime as Private Secretary

The central government cannot seem to make up its mind about appointments of officials. On Wednesday, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cancelled the appointment of a senior official in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in less than a week after it had cleared his appointment.

Jun 19, 2014

Chandrababu Naidu now Wants to Develop Anantapur into IT and Tech Hub

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who has been credited with putting Hyderabad on the map when it comes to technology, is now gearing up to develop Anantapur city in AP into another iconic IT hub and technology centre.

Jun 19, 2014

All efforts being made to rescue abducted Indians in Iraq: Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said that all efforts are being made to rescue the Indians abducted in Iraq. Swaraj stated that she herself is monitoring the entire situation personally and will leave no stone unturned to ensure safe return of the abducted Indians. She added that she will be meeting the families of the abducted Indians if they approach her.

Jun 19, 2014

Operations on to rescue four-year old girl from borewell in Karnataka

Bijapur, June 19 (ANI): Authorities undertook rescue operations to trace a four-year-old girl, who accidentally fell into a borewell in Karnataka. Akshata, who is still trapped in the borewell, which is around 300 feet deep, fell into it in Bijapur district on Wednesday. Local authorities and policemen stepped up massive rescue operation on Thursday to save the girl. Oxygen is being supplied through a pipe into the borewell.

Jun 19, 2014

Iraq Crisis: Obama Could Endorse Airstrikes Without Congress Approval

As Iraq has formally requested US' help of airstrikes to eliminate the ISIS militants, Obama indicated that should he take actions on Iraq, he would not need approval from lawmakers.

Jun 19, 2014

Politicos react as RJD agrees to support JD (U) in Bihar RS polls

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Politicos on Thursday reacted over Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav extending his party's support to the ruling JD (U). As per reports, on the request of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, Lalu has extended his party's support to the ruling JD (U)’s two candidates in the Rajya Sabha by-election to defeat BJP.

Jun 19, 2014

Netherlands beat Australia 3-2 to secure last-16 place in FIFA WC

Rio De Janeiro, June 19 (ANI): Netherlands defeated Australia 3-2 in their second match of Group B to secure a last-16 place in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Winger Arjen Robben put Netherlands ahead in the 20th minute but within a minute Australia rovided his side with an equaliser. Australian midfielder Mile Jedinak slotted in a penalty for his side in the 54th minute that was leveled by Netherlands in the 58th minute to level the game at 2-2. Netherlands left winger Memphis Depay went on to provide the winning goal for the Dutch side in the 68th minute that saw Australia out of this year's World Cup. Netherlands had demolished defenders Spain in their opening game and overcame a strong Australian side at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Port Alegre, Brazil to secure a place in the last-16 for the tournament.

Jun 19, 2014