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2014 Lok Sabha Elections: After SP, JDU Confirm Talks on Third Front Government

Samajwadi Party (SP) and Janata Dal United (JDU) have confirmed that a Third Front government will be formed post the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Oct 7, 2013

Telangana: Congress Leader Says CM Kiran Kumar Reddy Incited Violence in Seemandhra

As the protests entered the fourth day in Andhra Pradesh's Seemandhra region, Congress accused its own Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy of provoking violence in the state.

Oct 7, 2013

Telangana: Seemandhra Leader Panabaka Lakshmi Says Won't Resign, Will Abide by Congress

Congress Lok Sabha MP from Seemandhra region, Panabaka Lakshmi, clarified on Saturday that she would not follow her colleagues by resigning from the party.

Oct 6, 2013

IAF Chief Concerned about India’s Air Capability over Rafale Deal

India’s air force capability will go down if it does not acquire French fighter jet Rafale by 2017.

Oct 5, 2013

Sonia Used Rahul for Damage Control on Controversial Ordinance, Says LK Advani

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani credited President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday for the withdrawal of the controversial ordinance on convicted legislators and slammed Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for 'rubbing off the authority' of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Oct 4, 2013

Telangana: Jagan to Go on 'Fast unto Death' over Cabinet Nod

After calling for a 72-hour shutdown, YSR Congress Party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy will go on an 'indefinite fast' on Saturday in support of the 'United Andhra' cause.

Oct 4, 2013

Ban on Skype, Whatsapp and Viber in Sindh Sparks Outrage in Pakistan

The government of Pakistan's Sindh province banned instant messaging and video conferencing applications - Skype, Whatsapp and Viber, on Thursday to facilitate security operations, triggering angry reactions from users.

Oct 4, 2013

Telangana: Union Ministers, MPs from Andhra Resign over Cabinet Nod

Amid tempers flaring in 13 coastal and Rayalseema districts of Andhra Pradesh, Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi resigned from his post on Thursday to protest against the Cabinet's approval of the formation of Telangana.

Oct 4, 2013

Fodder Scam: RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav Gets 5-Year Jail Term; Latest Reactions

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was convicted in a 17-year-old fodder scam case, has been sentenced to five years in jail by a special CBI court on Thursday. The court also slapped a fine of ₹26 lakh on the former Bihar Chief Minister.

Oct 3, 2013