Politics

We welcome criticism of our judgment, but not motives: SC tells VK Singh

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticized former army chief General V.K. Singh for his comments against the judiciary. "We welcome criticism of our judgment, but not motives. If one can make such remarks against the highest court like this, we are heading for bad days," the apex court said. General Singh has been given nearly a month's time to reply to a contempt notice.

Oct 23, 2013

Talks with China 'constructive': Foreign secretary

Beijing, Oct 23 (ANI): India's Foreign Secretary, Sujatha Singh in Beijing on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s talks with China have been consecutive as both nations are committed to resolve border issues and boost trade relations. Singh said that a series of issues ranging from regional to global were discussed during the meet. She added that key issues like militancy, border dispute and socio-economic were also discussed.

Oct 23, 2013

Don't try to politicize onion price rise, it hurts common man: Sheila Dikshit

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Diksit on Wednesday urged politicos to refrain from politicizing onion price rise, something that hurts common man and said there was no hoarding going on in the national capital.

Oct 23, 2013

Rahul needs to study Communal history of Congress: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The BJP hit back at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi who has accused the party of spreading communal violence across the country. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said that Rahul needs to study the history of his father and grandmother, then he will understand the communal history of Congress.

Oct 23, 2013

Rahul Gandhi wants to bring change in country: Ashok Gehlot

Churu, Oct 23 (ANI): Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday praised Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi who is addressing locals in Churu, Rajasthan. Gehlot said that Rahul Gandhi wants to bring change in the country. Gehlot further explained the Rajasthan government’s flagship programs and ongoing projects to develop infrastructure in the state. He also urged the locals not to be carried away by the misleading statements of BJP.

Oct 23, 2013

I used to play with those who killed my grandmother: Rahul Gandhi - Part - 1

Churu, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a rally at Churu in Rajasthan, Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday recalled the deaths of his father, Rajiv Gandhi and grandmother, Indira Gandhi.

Oct 23, 2013

I used to play with those who killed my grandmother: Rahul Gandhi - Part - 2

Churu, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a rally at Churu in Rajasthan, Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday recalled the deaths of his father, Rajiv Gandhi and grandmother, Indira Gandhi.

Oct 23, 2013

I used to play with those who killed my grandmother: Rahul Gandhi - Part - 3

Churu, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a rally at Churu in Rajasthan, Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday recalled the deaths of his father, Rajiv Gandhi and grandmother, Indira Gandhi.

Oct 23, 2013

Govts response has to be more robust: BJP on repeated Ceasefire violations

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Even as one BSF jawan was killed and three others were injured after Pakistani soldiers opened fire and targeted more then locations along the international border in J&K, BJP senior leader Jaswant Singh said that the response of Indian government has to be more robust. Earlier on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde had reviewed security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Heavy firing from the Pakistan side was reported in the RS Pura and Pargawal sectors and continued for almost six hours throughout the night.

Oct 23, 2013

Happy that BJP decided on Harshvardhan as Delhis CM candidate: Vijay Goel

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel, on Wednesday said that he was very happy that the BJP Parliamentary Board has decided on Dr Harshvardhan as Delhi’s CM candidate. Speaking to mediapersons after party President Rajnath Singh announced the name of Harsh Vardhan, Goel said that he is not sad and he had said from the very beginning that whatever the Board decides it will be the final decision.

Oct 23, 2013

Onion prices will come down in 2-3 weeks: Sharad Pawar

Bangalore, Oct 23 (ANI): Even as soaring onion prices clearly sees the Congress-led UPA Government in a state of doldrums, Union Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar on Wednesday assured that onion prices will come down in the next two to three weeks.

Oct 23, 2013

Will first rid Delhi, then country of Congress rule: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): After being named the party’s chief ministerial candidate for the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections, the state’s former Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said he would strive to rid Delhi then the entire country of Congress rule in the interests of the people.

Oct 23, 2013

Will first rid Delhi, then country of Congress rule: Harsh Vardhan

Oct 23, 2013

Harsh Vardhan named as BJP's Delhi CM candidate

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): BJP Presdient Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced the name of former Health Minister Harsh Vardhan as its Chief Ministerial candidate for Delhi Assembly polls. Decision on Vardhan's name was taken by the party's parliamentary board meet held in New Delhi.

Oct 23, 2013

Not bothered about BJP's Delhi CM candidate: Congress

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed on Wednesday said that the Congress is not bothered about the BJP's CM candidate as it is fully confident of winning the Delhi elections. Ahmed further said that the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party won't be able to do any damage to the Congress even collectively. BJP Presdient Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced the name of former Health Minister Harsh Vardhan as its Chief Ministerial candidate for Delhi Assembly polls.

Oct 23, 2013