Politics

NCTC Issue: PM Writes to Seven CMs, Assures Consultation

In a bid to placate the opposition from seven chief ministers over the contentious National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC) issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wrote to them assuring that Home Minister P Chidambaram will consult over the functioning of the elite anti-terror group.

Feb 22, 2012

2 Indians Killed by Italian Ship Crew; India to Register Case against Italian Vessel Crew

The Indian authorities have taken up the killing of two Indian fisherman on Wednesday by the security personnel on board the Italian cargo vessel Enrica Lexie seriously and has decided to register a case against the crew responsible for the crime.

Feb 17, 2012

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Advance Surveillance Measures at Sensitive Railway Stations

To boost the security measures, the Indian Railways will implement an advance "Integrated Security System" at 202 important and sensitive 202 stations of the country in first phase.

Feb 15, 2012

Mullaperiyar Dam: New PIL Seeks to Control Visitors

In his petition, A Kanagasabapathy said that a fear psychosis has been created by certain sections of people in Kerala over the past few months regarding the safety of the dam, with a view to gaining political advantage.

Feb 15, 2012

India, Saudi Arabia to Set up Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation

In a bid to boost defence ties between the two countries, India and Saudi Arabia have decided to set up a Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation to work out the details of future defence relationship on Tuesday during a delegation level talk in Riyadh.

Feb 15, 2012

Karnataka Minister V.S. Acharya Passes Away

Higher Education Minister of Karnataka VS Acharya passed away at a private hospital this morning. He was 71. The former Home Minister of Karnataka, was attending a private function when he collapsed on stage. He was rushed to Mallige hospital but breathed his last. He died of massive heart attack.

Feb 14, 2012

UP Elections: Campaigning for Third Phase Polls Ends

Campaigning for the third phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh came to an end at 5 p.m. Monday.

Feb 13, 2012

A.K. Antony Visits Saudi Arabia to Boost Defence Corporation

In a bid to boost defence cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia, Defence Minister A.K. Antony is visiting Riyadh on a two-day visit beginning Monday.

Feb 13, 2012

Govt Committed to Bring Strong and Effective Lokpal Bill: Minister

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government is taking proactive steps for curbing corruption in public life and no one is being protected, says the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office and in the Dept. of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension V. Narayanasamy.

Feb 11, 2012

Kim Jong Un Assassination Hoax: American Officials Rubbish Rumors

Putting an end to Kim Jong Un assassination rumors, American officials said that no abnormal activity has taken place in North Korea. Rumors of Kim Jong Un's death is nothing but a hoax.

Feb 11, 2012

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Govt Will Fight Naxal Menace with People-Centric Approach: Minister

The government is working on a multi pronged people-centric strategy to deal with Maoist violence in the country, says Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh.

Feb 11, 2012

Homs Homes Damaged by Shelling; Assad's Army Paints Sad Picture (PHOTOS)

At least 400 people have been killed in Syria over the last few days by the troops of President Bashar al-Assad. Shelling at the besieged Syrian city Homs have claimed many civilian lives.

Feb 10, 2012

EU Trade Commissioner Meets Anand Sharma

Karel De Gucht, the European Union Trade Commissioner called on Anand Sharma the Union Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles.

Feb 10, 2012

2 Karnataka Ministers Watch Porn Film in Assembly; Caught Red-handed On Camera

In an embarrassment to the BJP Government in Karnataka, two of its ministers were caught red-handed watching a porn film during the state Assembly proceedings.

Feb 7, 2012

Urbanization Challenges: Kamal Nath Seeks Greater Role for Local Bodies

Participating in a discussion on a report presented by the NDC's sub-committee on urbanization issues in New Delhi, Nath said that capacity building should focus on elected representatives and urban institutions and centres of excellence should be strengthened.

Feb 7, 2012