Politics

Kashmir Shrine Fire: Strike Affects Normal Life In Valley, CM Asks Separatist Groups Not To Exploit Tragedy

Normal life was disrupted across the Kashmir valley on Tuesday as separatist groups called a day-long strike over the fire accident which destroyed the shrine of the 11th century saint, Hazrat Gaus-ul-Azam Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani, in Srinagar on Monday.

Jun 26, 2012

Srinagar Boils Over Sufi Shrine Fire Accident: Enraged Protesters Show Rage On Police

Srinagar is boiling over the destruction of 11th century revered Sufi shrine in fire accident. Enraged mob resorted to stone pelting, thus forcing the police to lob teargas to control the unruly protesters. At least six people were injured in the clash.

Jun 25, 2012

Jagan's Custody Extended Till July 4; Sangma Reaches AP Jail with President Poll in Mind

In a major setback for YSR Congress Chief and Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy a CBI court on Monday trying disproportionate assets case against him extended his judicial custody till July 4 as his custody ended today.

Jun 25, 2012

Bollywood Actress Laila Khan Alive, Fled to Dubai on Fake Passport

Parvez Ahmed Tak, a friend of missing Bollywood actress Laila Khan, has revealed that Pakistan-born Khan is alive and has fled the country along with five of her family members to Dubai on fake passports.

Jun 24, 2012

Land Row: Karnataka CM Gowda Refuses to Accept Law Minister's Resignation

In another major embarrassment to the scam-hit Karnataka BJP government, law and urban development minister S Suresh Kumar submitted his resignation after he was accused of securing a residential plot violating rules.

Jun 23, 2012

President Poll: FM Pranab Mukherjee's Resignation Date Confirmed; Left Divided Over His Candidature

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will officially resign his post on June 26, as he has been nominated by the ruling Congress party for the President post.

Jun 22, 2012

West Bengal: Mamata Loses Singur Battle With Tata Motors; Will She Move SC?

In a major disappointment to the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta High Court ruled its verdict in favour of Tata Motors over the Singur land dispute, which has been locked in a legal trouble for about a year.

Jun 22, 2012

Kabul Hotel Siege: Fierce Gun Battle Between Afghan Security Forces And Taliban Militants Ends

The 12-hour long fierce gun battle between the Taliban militants and the Afghan security forces on a popular lakeside resort on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, ended Friday, leaving at least 13 dead, according to officials.

Jun 22, 2012

Pakistan: EC Issues Disqualification Notice to Gilani; PPP's Hunt For Next PM Begins

Complying with the Supreme Court orders, the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued the notice of "disqualification of Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani from being elected or chosen as a Member of Parliament."

Jun 20, 2012

Ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak not 'Clinically Dead', But in Critical Condition: Military Officials

Egyptian military officials on Wednesday denied reports that ex-President Hosni Mubarak is "clinically dead" adding that Mubarak is in a critical condition and on life support.

Jun 20, 2012

Yeddyurappa in Action: Karnataka To Get New CM in Three Days?

Scam-hit Karnataka BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa is hell-bent on removing Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda from his post.

Jun 19, 2012

Nitish Kumar Upsets BJP: Narendra Modi As PM 'Unacceptable' For JD(U)

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is touted as the strong frontrunner of BJP for the Prime Minister's Post in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.However, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is very unlikely to agree with his candidature.

Jun 19, 2012

AP Cash-For-Bail Case: 'Bribe Tainted' CBI Judge Arrested for Granting Bail to Janardhan Reddy

Suspended CBI judge Pattabhirama Rao was arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau officials (ACB) at his Hyderabad residence in connection with Gali Janardhan Reddy's cash-for-bail scam

Jun 19, 2012

Abdul Kalam Disappoints Mamata, Says He Won't Contest in Presidential Poll

In a latest development to the ongoing debate over Presidential candidates, scientist APJ Abdul Kalam has announced that he will contest for the President post, saying he never aspired for second term at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jun 18, 2012

After President, It's Race For Next Finance Minster: List of Probable Candidates

In the wake of President poll current Finance Minster Pranab Mukherjee will be official filing his resignation by July 25 as the Congress has nominated him for the top post.

Jun 18, 2012