Politics

Narendra Modi Elevated as BJP's Poll Panel Chief for 2014 Lok Sabha Elections

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has been declared as BJP's poll panel chief for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 9, 2013

BJP National Executive Meet: Will Narendra Modi Head Poll Campaign Panel?

Amidst signs of divide in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the elevation of Narendra Modi, party president Rajnath Singh is expected to make a big announcement on the Gujarat chief minister at the final day of the national executive meet on Sunday in Goa.

Jun 9, 2013

'Ill Health' Forces Advani, Jaswant Singh to Skip BJP National Executive Meet in Goa

Senior Bharatiya Jananta Party (BJP) leaders L K Advani and Jaswant Singh have skipped the first day of the party's national executive meeting in Goa, citing health reasons.

Jun 8, 2013

CBI Relieves Sonia Gandhi's Aide Vincent George in Disproportionate Assets Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) relieved Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's close aide Vincent George in the 12-year-old irregular assets case stating 'lack of evidence'.

Jun 7, 2013

Russian President Putin and Wife to Divorce, Blame Publicity

Russian President Vladimir Putin and wife Lyudmila on Thursday said they are putting an end to their nearly 30 years of marriage.

Jun 7, 2013

Malaysian Indian Sentenced on Sedition Charges, While His Brother Awarded Senatorship

The past week was an extraordinary time in the life of two India-origin Malaysians - P. Wayathamoorthy and P. Uthayakumar. Only hours after Wayathamoorthy was awarded senatorship in Malaysia, his brother Uthayakumar received two-and-half year jail term on sedition charges.

Jun 7, 2013

Arvind Kejriwal Rejects Bail Application in Shelia Dixit Defamation Case

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday rejected the bail application in relation to a police complaint filed against him for making defamatory comments about Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit.

Jun 6, 2013

National Food Security Bill 2013: Govt's Plan for Special Session Could be Derailed

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is keen to push for the National Food Security Bill by initiating a special Parliament session, but it seems like the Opposition and other political parties won't make it easy.

Jun 3, 2013

Bhutan Elections: Enthused Citizens Cast Vote by Postal Ballots, Many Travel for Days; Nation of Happiness Upholds Democracy by Example?

If your father gave you the most desirable gift on earth, you would make the most out of it. Bhutanese received a gift of sorts five years ago when they were enshrined with the power to elect their own leaders through voting. Democracy is a new word for them, but here is a tiny Himalayan nation which seems to have long moved on from its naivety. Those who were not able to travel to their constituencies voted through postal ballot.

Jun 1, 2013

Karnataka Cabinet Ministers: Siddaramaiah Inducts 28 New Ministers into State Govt

Five days after being sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka, K. Siddaramaiah on Saturday expanded his ministry by inducting 28 ministers into the state Cabinet. The new ministers were sworn in by Governor HR Bhardwaj at the Raj Bhavan in Bangalore on Saturday.

May 18, 2013

Railway Bribery Scam: Bansal Took ₹15 Lakh from Son's Firm; Family CA Became Bank Director

Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's alleged involvement in a bribery scam took a new turn with records pointing to an unsecured loan of ₹15 lakh, allegedly sanctioned to the minister in 2011 by Theon Pharmaceuticals.

May 10, 2013

Suraj Thakur: NSUI Mumbai President Suspended for 'Dancing Naked' at Party Event

The Congress party has suspended Suraj Thakur, the Mumbai President of Congress student wing - National Students Union of India (NSUI) - for allegedly dancing naked at a party function, reported CNN-IBN.

May 7, 2013

Karnataka Ready for Polls: Women Candidates are Few and Far Between

Less than 10 percent of women are contesting from each party in the 5 May Assembly elections.

May 4, 2013

Why China's Incursion in Ladakh Preceded Khurshid's Visit?

Ever since 1959 when the Tibetan Religious leader Dalai Lama crossed the mountains and sought refuge in Dharmashala, India's relations with China were on a rollercoaster and the 1962 war was a decisive factor that can never revert an unequal relationship set between the two giants.

May 3, 2013

Odisha Dowry Harassment Case: Ex-MLA Raghunath Mohanty Arrested

Former Odisha minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife were arrested from West Bengal 15 days after daughter-in-law filed a dowry harassment complaint against his family, said police.

Mar 30, 2013