Politics

Actress Shriya Allegedly Attacked, Forced to Shout 'Jai Telangana'

Actress Shriya Saran has alleged that a group of Telangana supporters forced her to shout "Jai Telangana" and damaged her car. The group attacked Shriya while she was shooting for an untitled Telugu film in Hyderabad.

Nov 7, 2011

Wherever They Go: Team Anna's Kejriwal Targeted Twice in a Month

The fact that Arvind Kejriwal, a high-profile member of Team Anna Hazare, has been targeted twice in a single month must force members of the public to ask why this is so. Why have the anti-corruption Team Anna and its campaigners been so targeted?

Nov 7, 2011

AFSPA: People Against Inhuman Law

A number of organizations across the country came together on Saturday, to support Irom Chanu Sharmila in demanding the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1958.

Nov 6, 2011

Petrol Price Hike: Mamata Threatens to Quit Govt

UPA government has received lots of flaks from politicians belonging to various parties following petrol price hike by oil companies.

Nov 4, 2011

Chidambaram in Manipur to Defuse Crisis

After three months of economic blockade imposed by a tribal organization in Manipur, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is visiting Manipur Wednesday to defuse crisis in the state.

Nov 2, 2011

Bomb Found on L.K. Advani's Route

A pipe bomb was found on the route of senior Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP leader L.K. Advani's second leg of the Jan Chetna Yatra.

Oct 28, 2011

J&K: 5 terrorist attacks in 2 days

Just on the heels of the statement made by Omar Abdullah that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Disturbed Areas Act would be revoked in some parts of the state, five terrorist attacks have taken place.

Oct 26, 2011

India Expresses Concern over Travel Advisories by US, Other Countries

India is concerned about the travel advisories some countries have issued to their citizens. The US, UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia have asked their citizens to be cautious while travelling to India, citing threats of terrorist attacks. This has prompted the country to raise its voice against the advisory.

Oct 26, 2011

Indian Army Chopper Lands in PoK, Army Officers Detained

An Indian Army helicopter was forced to land after it strayed into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir this afternoon. The Pakistani armed forces have detained four Indian army officers on board the chopper for violating the airspace

Oct 23, 2011

Probe Modi's Involvement in Gujarat Riot Case: Amicus Report

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi could be charge-sheeted for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The amicus curiae in the Zakia Jafri case disagrees with the view of the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Oct 23, 2011

Defence Ministry Against Revocation of AFSPA in J&K

The Defence Ministry is against the revocation of AFSPA and DAA in Jammu and Kashmir, even though the Chief Minister hinted on revoking the acts only in selected areas.

Oct 22, 2011

Yeddyurappa's Judicial Custody Extended

The Lokayukta court Saturday extended the judicial custody of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa till November 3.

Oct 22, 2011

2G Scam: Accused Charged With Criminal Breach of Trust

On Saturday, a special court in Delhi charged all 17 accused in the 2G scam, including former telecom minister A. Raja and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi's daugher, Kanimozhi, with criminal breach of trust and cheating.

Oct 22, 2011

Jayalalithaa Arrives in Bangalore, to Appear in Rs. 66 Crores Court Case

Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa arrives in Bangalore to appear at a special court and claims that the Karnataka government has failed to provide sufficient security.

Oct 20, 2011

Yeddyurappa's Journey: From Jail to Hospital and Back Again

Former Karnataka Chief Minister, B. S. Yeddyurappa, who has been hopping from one hospital to another ever since his arrest last Saturday, has been discharged and sent back to prison on Tuesday night.

Oct 19, 2011