Politics

India Can Win Gold at Olympics if Medal are Given for Corruption: Ramdev

At a time when the Indian contingent of athletes in London are finding it tough to win an elusive gold medal, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev said on Friday said that India would score the medal if the Olympic Games included the corruption factor.

Aug 10, 2012

Pakistan Intensifying Nuclear Arms Production to Counter India

Pakistan's nuclear weaponry is primarily aimed at India, after the former was found accelerating its nuclear weapon production capacity and seeking circumstances to use them as a hedge against India's nuclear arsenal, Press Trust of India (PTI) cited a US report as saying.

Aug 10, 2012

Ramdev Set to End Fast But Awaits 'Big Decision' From Govt

As Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev's three-day 'symbolic-fast' against issues like black money and corruption ends on Saturday, the fasting saint has threatened to intensify the agitation if the government failed to respond to his demands.

Aug 11, 2012

Kiran Bedi, VK Singh Join Ramdev’s Movement; Ramdev Writes to PM

Civil activist Kiran Bedi and retired Army General VK Singh showed up at Ramlila Maidan, expressing their support to Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, as the agitation against black money entered its fourth day on Sunday.

Aug 12, 2012

Kiran Bedi's 'Small Rape' Remark Sparks Outrage, NCW Seeks Apology

Anti-corruption activist Kiran Bedi has drawn intense criticism over her alleged remark, in which she charged the media for giving more attention towards "small rape" and assault cases over serious corruption issues against state ministers.

Aug 13, 2012

Mumbai Riots 'Pre-Planned', Says Police; 23 People Held

Mumbai police are suspecting Saturday's violence at Azad Maidan as a "pre-planned" act, and arrested 23 people in connection to the riots, which led to the deaths of two people in the rally against communal killings in Assam.

Aug 13, 2012

Police Cracks Whip on Baba Ramdev: Yoga Guru Arrested [Updates]

Baba Ramdev's procession to Parliment on Monday was brought to a halt by Delhi police, who whisked the yoga guru away into temporary custody.

Aug 13, 2012

Kiran Bedi Battles Twitter Outrage Over “Small Rape” Remark

Former IPS Officer Kiran Bedi was seen battling a controversy over her alleged "highly insensitive" remark on crimes against women, with citizens taking up to Twitter and posting comments regarding her stand on "small rape cases".

Aug 13, 2012

Sonia Gandhi visits Assam refugees, Says Vacating Relief Camps Will Take Time

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday arrived in Assam on concerns over the refugees affected by the recent communal clashes, which claimed 77 lives and left over 400,000 homeless.

Aug 14, 2012

Ramdev Breaks Fast, Ends Security Concerns Ahead of Independence Day

Baba Ramdev broke his fast with a glass of juice on the sixth day of the protest against black money on Tuesday as the yoga guru sets forth to leave the makeshift jail at Ambedkar stadium.

Aug 14, 2012

More Pakistani Hindus Fleeing Religious Conversions Arrive in India

A new cadre of Pakistani Hindus, who reached India on board the Samjhauta express on Monday, opined that they would not return back to their home country for the safety of their lives.

Aug 14, 2012

Vilasrao Deshmukh Dies Of Liver Cancer

Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh died in Chennai hospital on Tuesday.

Aug 14, 2012

Independence Day: Pranab, Antony to Address Nation; Delhi Metro Parking Closed

India's newly elected President Pranab Mukherjee is all set to address the nation on Tuesday on the eve of 66th Independence Day. He will address the nation for the first time as the President.

Aug 14, 2012

PM, Sonia Gandhi to Attend Vilasrao Deshmukh's Funeral

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi are likely to attend the funeral of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Wednesday.

Aug 14, 2012

Perks for Indian Army Underway: A K Anthony

Defence Minister A K Antony announced that the Central government set up a nutritious ready-to-eat diet program 'AAHAR' in order to meet the fresh food requirements of jawans in the country. The announcement came on the eve of 66th Independence Day when Antony addressed the Armed Forces personnel over All India Radio.

Aug 14, 2012