Politics

Give Me the Indian Army, I’ll Fix Problems in a Month, Says Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in an interview that was publicised on Saturday in party-run publication, 'Dopaharka Saamna' went ballistic over the recent violence in Mumbai and said that he would fix all concerns in a month, if he was given the in charge to marshal the Indian Army.

Sep 8, 2012

Tarun Gogoi Makes Dig at Muslims; Says the Illiterates Breed More

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that it is f the high rates of illiteracy in Muslim community led to population growth in his state

Sep 9, 2012

Anti-Corruption Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi Arrested on Sedition Charges Over ‘Obscene’ Content

Anti-corruption cartoonist Aseem Trivedi has been arrested on charges of sedition on Sunday for allegedly displaying "ugly and obscene" content on his web portal.

Sep 9, 2012

Sushama Swaraj Superb Choice for Prime Ministerial Post: Bal Thackeray

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Sunday said that only senior Bharatiya Janatha party (BJP) leader and leader of opposition in Loksabha Sushama Swaraj deserved to be prime minister of the country as she is the only one currently working for the nation's progress.

Sep 10, 2012

Aseem Trivedi’s Arrest Draws Ire; Justice Katju Defends Cartoonist's Innocence

The arrest of anti-corruption cartoonist Aseem Trivedi on charges of sedition over insulting India's national symbols on Sunday sparked outrage across the country. Supporters of the cartoonist have come forward claiming that the arrest is politically motivated and the entire scenario has been staged to disrupt the anti-corruption movement of Anna Hazare.

Sep 10, 2012

Aseem Trivedi Arrest for Sedition Cartoon Sparks Twitter Battle

Anti-corruption cartoonist Aseem Trivedi is yet another cartoonist who faced the wrath of law for allegedly insulting the constitution and the national symbol. Commoners in particular have refused to buy the argument that his works were offensive and flayed authorities for clamping the freedom of expression.

Sep 10, 2012

Madhya Pradesh Govt Bows to Farmers' Jal Satyagraha, Promises to Meet Demands

The steely determination and unflinching stand of farmers in Madhya Pradesh finally bore fruit, with the state government deciding to heed their demands of reducing the water level of the Omkareshwar dam.

Sep 10, 2012

Nitish Kumar Will Campaign in Gujarat Assembly Polls, says Sharad Yadav

Janta Dal (United) is all set to fight against its own ally in Gujarat, with party president Sharad Yadav saying that Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar will campaign against his counterpart Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) in the upcoming general elections held this year end.

Sep 10, 2012

Manmohan Singh's Assets Double to ₹107.3 mln, Still Poor Compared to Cabinet Colleagues

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assets worth ₹ 107.3 million, a figure which is double than last year, as declared on the PMO website.

Sep 10, 2012

Aseem Trivedi Sedition Case: Cartoonist Refuses to Seek Bail, Sent to Judicial Custody till Sept 24

A Mumbai court, which is trying the sedition case against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, sent him to judicial custody till Sept 24. Meanwhile, the political cartoonist also refused to move a bail petition demanding to drop the charges against him.

Sep 10, 2012

Muslims are Losing Ground in India, Says Book Released by VP Ansari

Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday released a book based on the life of minority communities and their socio-economic condition in Indian cities. The book is titled "Muslims in Indian Cities" and is edited by Laurent Gayer and Christoph Jafferlot.

Sep 11, 2012

Narendra Modi Begins Gujarat Poll Campaign; Calls Congress 'Cancer'

Narendra Modi kick started his election campaign on Tuesday in the temple town of Becharaji in Mehsana district. The Gujarat chief minister, who chose 9/11 as the day to begin his political battles in the state elections this year end, seemed to have launched a belligerent campaign by condemning the Congress party.

Sep 12, 2012

Gutka Ban Comes into Effect in Gujarat

Gujarat and Delhi governments have slapped a comprehensive ban on the sale of gutka to contain the risk of youngsters falling prey to cancer.

Sep 12, 2012

Sedition Case: Aseem Trivedi Accepts Bail, Released From Jail

Political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was released on Wednesday from Arthur Road Jail on a personal bond of ₹5,000.

Sep 12, 2012

Advani on Aseem Trivedi’s Arrest: ‘Present Political Set Up Worse than Emergency’

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader LK Advani slammed the government over political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi's arrest saying that the current political system is worse than during the Emergency in 1975-77.

Sep 12, 2012