Politics

Deadline to Take Decision on Telangana Issue Nears; Agitation Intensifies

As the government's January 28 deadline to take a decision on Telangana issue draws near, agitation has intensified with two delegations - one demanding a separate Telangana state and the other opposing it - trying to make their demands met.

Jan 23, 2013

Key Recommendations of Justice JS Verma Committee on Sexual Crime Laws

The Justice JS Verma committee, which was set up to propose amendments to laws relating to crimes against women, submitted its report to the home ministry on Wednesday.

Jan 23, 2013

BJP Holds Protest Against Shinde’s Terror Remarks; Sharpens Attack on Mute PM

A day after being declared president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajnath Singh launched a nationwide protest on Thursday condemning Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's bold accusations of the party operating terror camps.

Jan 24, 2013

India Second in Monitoring Personal User Information: Google Transparency Report

The Indian government has issued more requests for personal data of internet users in the second half of 2012, according to the latest Google Transparency report.

Jan 24, 2013

Four Possible Outcomes of Karnataka BJP Crisis

The Bharatya Janata Party (BJP) government in Karnataka is pushed into a deeper crisis as two party leaders and loyalists of former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa announced their decision to resign from the Legislative assembly.

Jan 24, 2013

Telangana Deadline Extension Could Cause Stir; Ghulam Nabi Azad Hints Delay

Even as the general public and political parties are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the government on the Telangana issue before the set January 28 deadline, Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad has hinted a delay in the decision, thereby enraging pro-Telangana groups.

Jan 24, 2013

Pro-Telangana Leaders Arrested in Hyderabad; Govt Likely to Delay Decision on Separate Statehood

Hyderabad police on Sunday arrested several leaders of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party for launching a protest demanding a separate statehood.

Jan 27, 2013

Telangana Crisis Worsens; Congress Leaders Threaten to Quit Party

With the United Progress Alliance (UPA) government failing to solve the Telangana statehood issue before the deadline it announced last month, agitation in the region intensified on Monday. Congress leaders from the region have threatened to quit the party if their demand for a separate state is not fulfilled.

Jan 29, 2013

Will Indians Benefit from US Immigration Reform? Uncertainty Remains for Thousands of Indian Professionals

The United States President Barack Obama has come out with his comprehensive immigration reforms that will pave the way for 11.5 million unaccounted immigrants to obtain U.S. citizenship, and over two lakh Indians will benefit from it.

Jan 30, 2013

Karnataka BJP Govt Could Fall Anytime; More Resignation Will Pull Shettar Govt Down

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Karnataka, which saw 12 of its MLAs resign on Tuesday, could fall anytime if the claim of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa is anything to go by.

Jan 30, 2013

Telangana Issue: 3 Choices And Their Possible Outcomes

There is no sure solution in sight yet on Telangana statehood issue with the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government failing to announce its decision on the sensitive issue before the January 28 deadline set by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde late last month. However, it is almost obvious that the government will take the decision based on the Srikrishna Committee report.

Jan 31, 2013

India Hits Back at Pakistan Over 'Beheading Soldiers' Claim

India on Friday has hit back at Pakistan over its accusation that Indian troops had beheaded several of its soldiers in the past.

Feb 1, 2013

Government Ordinance Vs JS Verma Committee Recommendations

The ordinance, which was cleared by the government on Friday, surprisingly overlooked a few important recommendations suggested by the Justice JS Verma committee and at the same time took a harsher stand on some.

Feb 2, 2013

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Meet Delhi Gang-Rape Victim’s Family; Congress Chief Turns Emotional

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Delhi gang-rape victim on Saturday, a day after the government cleared the anti-rape ordinance.

Feb 3, 2013

President Signs Anti-Rape Ordinance that Moots Death Penalty in Sexual Assault Cases

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday approved the anti-rape ordinance that called for tougher laws and death penalty to criminals in the rarest-of-rare cases.

Feb 4, 2013