Politics

US Embassies to Shut Down in Muslim Nations on Possible Terror Threats

In a precautionary move, the United States has decided to shut down its embassies temporarily in Islamic countries, particularly the Middle-East, over 'credible and serious' terror threats against overseas American diplomats.

Aug 2, 2013

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Mamata Banerjee Wants a World Trade Centre in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her state finance minister Amit Mitra met top business leaders in Mumbai on Friday. She briefed them about her ambitious plan to build the next World Trade Centre in the Kolkata capital of the state.

Aug 2, 2013

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Outrage as Akhilesh Partyman Brags about IAS Officer's Suspension

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Narendra Singh Bhati was caught on camera claiming that he got IAS officer Durga Nagpal suspended 'within 40 minutes' for allegedly demolishing the wall of a complex that housed a mosque in the Kadalpur village of Noida.

Aug 2, 2013

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Gorkhaland Fact File: Darjeeling Gears up for Indefinite Strike

Congress is likely to walk on a tightrope after endorsing Telangana, as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) will launch an indefinite strike in Darjeeling from 3 August for demanding statehood for Gorkhaland.

Aug 1, 2013

Is Mayawati Banking on Telangana to Divide Uttar Pradesh?

Supporters of Telangana state are celebrating in jubilation while anti-Telangana state are staging protests over the decision of the Congress-led UPA government to divide Andhra Pradesh into two parts. Now, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has grabbed the opportunity to press the government to divide UP into four states.

Jul 31, 2013

Telangana Will be India's 29th State; UPA and CWC Unanimously Endorse Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

Paving the way for the formation of a separate Telangana state in Andhra Pradesh, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the Congress Working Committee (CWC) unanimously endorsed Telangana statehood in separate meetings on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2013

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Pakistan Elects Indian-Born Mamnoon Hussain as President

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Mamnoon Hussain will become the 12th President of Pakistan after beating his rival Wajihuddin Ahmad of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party (PTI) by securing 277 votes, Dawn reported.

Jul 30, 2013

Telangana: Statehood or Undivided AP, Repercussions Could be Huge

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the Congress Working Committee (CWC) are holding separate meetings on Tuesday to take a call on the demand for a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh, but the government is facing a dilemma as their final decision could have huge repercussions.

Jul 30, 2013

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Telangana Tops Issues Tabled Before Congress Working Committee

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) and UPA Coordination Committee are expected to make a final decision on granting separate statehood for the Telangana region today.

Jul 30, 2013

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GJM Chief to Resign Soon as Darjeeling Braces for 3-Day Shutdown

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), a political party campaigning for the creation of the Gorkhaland region in West Bengal, launched a three-day strike in Darjeeling on Monday morning.

Jul 29, 2013

Rajya Sabha Seat Sold for ₹100 Crore? Congress MP's Comment Sparks Controversy

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Birendra Singh, who recently became a member of Congress Working Committee (CWC), kicked off a storm on Monday by claiming that seats in the Upper House can be bought for ₹100 crore.

Jul 29, 2013

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Ministry of External Affairs Unveils App for Android and iOS Devices

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday (29 July) launched a free mobile application called 'MEAIndia' for Android and Apple smartphones.

Jul 29, 2013

Gujarat Information Department Reveals Rape Victim's Identity

In a major goof-up, the Gujarat information department released photographs identifying a minor rape victim from Junagarh, a town in Kalahandi district, on Sunday.

Jul 29, 2013

Modi US Visa Row: Forensic Report Says MPs' Letters to Obama are Authentic

The controversial letters sent to US President Barack Obama asking him to maintain the policy of denying Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's a visa are 'original and authentic', said a California-based forensic document examiner.

Jul 29, 2013

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Separate Telangana Likely to Divide Congress?

The UPA government is expected to give into the demands for the formation of a separate Telangana state, despite resistance from various Congress leaders in Andhra Pradesh including the Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Jul 28, 2013