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Ceasefire Violations: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Warns Pakistan, Shinde Rejects US Intervention

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde took a tough stand against repeated ceasefire violations at the Line of Control (LoC) by neighbouring country Pakistan.

Oct 21, 2013

Unnao Gold Quest: Modi Changes Stance on Seer Shoban Sarkar, Requests Centre to Dig for Black Money

After receiving angry reactions from his followers, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi changed his tune on seer Shobhan Sarkar on Monday, praising the saint's dedication and 'renunciation' over the years.

Oct 21, 2013

Trade Deficit, Border Incursions Top Concerns for Manmohan on China Visit

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will boost trade ties and discuss the issue of border incursions, during his three-day visit to China at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang.

Oct 20, 2013

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Indian PM Manmohan Singh to Discuss Afghanistan, Syria Crisis with Russia

On his two-day visit to Russia, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured to strengthen ties with President Vladimir Putin and discuss issues related to defence, nuclear energy as well as the 'conflict and turbulence in West Asia'.

Oct 20, 2013

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Unnao Gold Quest: GSI Survey does not Confirm Treasure Beneath Forbidden Fort, Latest Reactions

As Indian Archaeologists began to unearth 1,000 tonnes of prophesised gold under the forbidden fort of King Rao Ram Baksh Singh in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, a preliminary search through Ground Penetrating Radar Survey by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) was unsuccessful in confirming the presence of the yellow metal.

Oct 19, 2013

Benazir Bhutto's Son Bilawal to Contest Polls from Larkana District

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is likely to contest for a national assembly seat from Bhutto family hometown Larkana in Sindh province of Pakistan.

Oct 18, 2013

Delhi Elections 2013: Aam Admi Party Declares Victory in 47 Percent Seats

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Yogendra Yadav said on Friday that his party is expecting an upper hand in more than 47 percent of the constituencies for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections in Delhi.

Oct 18, 2013

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Haryana Wheat Seed Scam: CBI to Probe Indian Whistleblower IAS Khemka, Latest Reactions

Central Bureau of Investigation, India's premier law enforcement agency, has registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) on Friday against whistleblower and Haryana IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had unearthed the alleged ₹5 crore wheat seed scam in March this year.

Oct 18, 2013

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Gujarat Citizens Drowned in Debt, claims Congress

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh attacked NDA prime ministerial Narendra Modi criticising his Gujarat model of development as the state has one of the highest per capita debt liabilities.

Oct 18, 2013

After Dalits in UP, Rahul Gandhi Reach out to Tribals in Madhya Pradesh

Addressing a rally in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi struck an emotional chord with the public by pledging to embark on a new form of politics wherein elected leaders spend time with the common man.

Oct 17, 2013

India’s First Honour to Malala Yousafzai from Karnataka

Child educationist and activist Malala Yousafzai will be receiving the Basavashree award for 2014 from a Hindu monastery in Karnataka. This will be the first honour for Malala from India.

Oct 17, 2013

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VHP to Launch Controversial Sankalp Diwas in UP on Rebuilding Ayodhya' Ram Temple

Right-wing organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has declared on Tuesday that it will commence the 'Sankalp Diwas' on 18 October despite the ban imposed by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Oct 15, 2013

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Satirical ‘Rahul vs Modi’ Debate Video Goes Viral

In the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, a satirical video titled "Rahul vs Modi" debating on India's potential prime ministerial candidates has gone viral on social networking sites.

Oct 15, 2013