Politics

Zee Journalists' Arrest: Top Editors Insist on Regulation of Media

The arrest of Zee News editors on Wednesday over alleged charges of extortion has prompted editors across the country to revoke the need for regulation of the media.

Nov 29, 2012

FB Arrest Case: Girls Relieved of Charges; SC Accepts PIL Challenging IT Act

Police on Thursday has reportedly dropped the charges against the two girls, whose arrests over their Facebook comments sparked a national outcry last week, NDTV reported.

Nov 29, 2012

Comedy of Errors? Gujarat Congress Ad Campaign Uses Photo of Rajasthan Farmer

The Congress unit in Gujarat landed into fresh controversy after using a picture of a farmer from the neighbouring state of Rajasthan in their latest ad campaign on electricity problems in the state.

Nov 29, 2012

Niti Digital Launches IndiaVotes.com, India's Largest Elections Database

Mumbai-based media and technology company Niti Digital on Wednesday announced the launch of IndiaVotes.com, India's largest public elections resource.

Nov 29, 2012

BS Yeddyurappa Formally Quits BJP After 40 Years, Cites Betrayal Behind Resignation

Karnataka BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa has officially resigned from the party on Friday after an association of 40 long years with it.

Nov 30, 2012

UN Approves Palestine State With Overwhelming Support; Setback For US, Israel

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday recognized the Palestine state, after an overwhelming majority of member countries voted in favor of the resolution to give it a non-member observer state status.

Nov 30, 2012

Former Prime Minister IK Gujral Passes Away at 92

Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral died on Friday afternoon after a prolonged illness. He was 92.

Nov 30, 2012

Sushma Swaraj Endorses Narendra Modi's Candidature in PM Race

Sushma Swaraj, BJP's Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, pumped up Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's political aspirations on Sunday by saying that he is a perfect candidate for the prime minster post.

Dec 2, 2012

Gujarat Polls 2012: What BJP's Manifesto Has To Offer

The Gujarat BJP on Monday released its manifesto, which it hoped will outdo the main Opposition Congress' own schemes in the forthcoming Gujarat assembly elections.

Dec 3, 2012

India, Libya Sign MoU on Electoral Cooperation

India and Libya on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, for cooperation in the field of election management and administration.

Dec 3, 2012

Narendra Modi in US Visa Row Again Over 2002 Gujarat Riots

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi may be the most popular front-runner in the upcoming Assembly elections. However, the BJP strongman has fallen short in the eyes of US lawmakers who are strongly opposed to him setting foot in their country.

Dec 4, 2012

FDI Deadlock: Lok Sabha to Vote Wednesday Evening; UPA Upbeat on Winning Numbers

The Lok Sabha is expected to vote on Wednesday evening to break the deadlock between political parties over the UPA government's move to allow 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 5, 2012

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FDI Impasse: UPA Needs BSP, SP and More to Win Vote in Rajya Sabha

After a confortable win in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the Congress-led UPA government will face an unphill battle to gain favour in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) over the decision to allow 51 percent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 6, 2012

FDI Vote in Rajya Sabha: UPA May Scrape Victory after Mayawati's Declares Support

The ruling UPA government seems set for a victory in Rajya Sabha on Friday, with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati assuring her party's support on the issue of allowing FDI in multi-brand retail.

Dec 7, 2012

FDI Vote in Rajya Sabha: UPA Scores Victory with 123 MPs in Favour

The UPA government has secured majority votes in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, getting 123 votes in favour of its decision to allow Foreign Direct Inverstment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 7, 2012