Politics

Pakistan Offers India FM-Level Talks to Resolve LoC Crisis

Pakistan on Wednesday offered to hold ministerial-level talks with India to resolve the cross-border tensions in Kashmir.

Jan 17, 2013

Oil Shares Rise as Govt Gives Free Hand to Revise Disel Prices

Shares of Indian oil market companies (OMCs) moved up in the wake of Oil Minister Veerapa Moily's announcement of diesel price revisions by small quantum over a period of time.

Jan 17, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape Case Shifted to Fast Track Court; Main Accused Seeks Trial Outside Capital

The Delhi gang-rape case has been transferred to a fast track sessions court on Thursday and the trial is set to begin on Jan 21, PTI reported quoting sources.

Jan 17, 2013

Government Revises Cap on LPG Cylinders From Six To Nine; Diesel Prices Partially Deregulated

The government has revised the annual cap on subsidized LPG cylinders to nine from six per household. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) which took the decision on Thursday also authorized oil marketing companies (OMCs) to partially deregulate the diesel prices, PTI reported.

Jan 17, 2013

Any Indian Citizen Can Seek Disqualification Of House Members Under Anti-Defection Law: SC

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday ruled that any citizen of India can seek disqualification of a member of parliament or state assemblies by invoking the anti-defection law for switching loyalty.

Jan 18, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape: Lalu Prasad Reveals Victim’s Name at Kolkata Meet

Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday revealed the name of the Delhi gang-rape victim at a seminar in Kolkata.

Jan 20, 2013

RSS Finalises Nitin Gadkari as Top Choice for BJP Chief Post

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), ideological mentor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday finalised its decision on nominating current president Nitin Gadkari for the BJP's top post.

Jan 20, 2013

Delhi Gang Rape Case: Trial To Begin in Fast Track Court On Monday, SC to Hear Accused's Plea

The trial of the five adult accused in the rape-cum-murder case of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student will begin in the Delhi fast Track court on Monday.

Jan 21, 2013

MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case

Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (MIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday was remanded to judicial custody after he surrendered before a Hyderabad court in connection to an 8-year-old case against him.

Jan 21, 2013

Former Haryana CM OP Chautala Will Contest Elections Despite 10-Year-Jail Term, Says INLD

The clashes between supporters of ex-Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautal and police intensified outside a Delhi court after a verdict on his sentencing was pronounced in the teachers' recruitment scam case on Tuesday.

Jan 22, 2013

TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee Asks If She Should 'Beat Up' PM Over Fertiliser Price Hike

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) might have still been an ally to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government if not for the fuel price hike at regular intervals and other economic reforms initiated by the central government last year.

Jan 22, 2013

Shiv Sena to Distribute Knives to Women on Bal Thackeray's Birth Anniversary

Going against the general tradition of distributing sweets on birthdays, Maharashtra's Shiv Sena is planning to give knives to women supporters as a part of the birth anniversary celebration of former party chief Bal Thackeray on Wednesday.

Jan 22, 2013

Karnatak BJP Crisis Deepens as 15 Yeddyurappa Loyalist MLAs Set to Resign

In a major setback for the Jagadish Shettar government in Karnataka, around 15 BJP MLAs, owing allegiance to former party president BS Yeddyurappa, will reportedly resign from the party on Wednesday.

Jan 23, 2013

Rajnath Singh Elected Unopposed as BJP President

Former UP chief minister and party veteran Rajnath Singh has been elected unopposed as the BJP President on Wednesday. Singh emerged as a consensus candidate after current president Nitin Gadkari opted out of the race on Tuesday evening.

Jan 23, 2013

Govt Receives JS Verma Committee Report on Anti-Rape Law

The Justice J S Verma committee submitted a report with recommendations to enhance and amend existing laws dealing with cases of sexual crime on Wednesday.

Jan 23, 2013