Articles by Karuna Chandwani

Latest Reactions over Blackout of TV News Channels in UP

After the Uttar Pradesh government allegedly blacked out two new channels in the state on Tuesday, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has been facing criticism within the political cadre.

Jan 14, 2014

UP Cops Criticised for Beating, Kicking Women Protestors

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh lambasted at the Firozabad police authorities on Tuesday for attacking women protestors with lathis, knocking down some of them when they were protesting against an accident on a highway.

Jan 14, 2014

Pune-Satara Highway Accident: 9 Crushed to Death, 5 Injured

At least nine people have been killed and five others seriously injured in an accident involving an SUV and a truck on the Pune-Satara highway in Maharashtra.

Jan 14, 2014

Army Chief Opens up on AFSPA, Ceasefire Violations, Indo-China border at Annual Press Conference

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh spoke about combat enhancement and operational readiness among the soldiers, and forming of a Quick Reaction Force within the Indian Army during the annual press conference.

Jan 13, 2014

Shiv Sena Attacks Devyani Khobragade's Father for Calling Marathi Media 'Casteist'

A day after diplomat Devyani Khobragade's father called Marathi media 'casteist' and refused to entertain questions on flats owned by her in the controversial Adarsh housing of Mumbai, nationalist party Shiv Sena criticized him in its mouthpiece Saamna.

Jan 13, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal Gets a Taste of 'VIP culture' with Z plus Security Cover

Despite his spurn for personal security, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will get top level Z-plus cover from the Uttar Pradesh government.

Jan 13, 2014

Undeterred Sheikh Hasina Takes Oath as Bangladesh Prime Minister

Bangladesh's new government under Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as third time Prime Minister on Sunday following violence-plagued election, which was boycotted by the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Jan 13, 2014

Bill Gates the Most Admired Person on Earth; Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal also in List

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is the most admired person on Earth, while retired cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is fifth on the list of the 30 most admired people, compiled from 13 world countries.

Jan 12, 2014

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Do I need a Visa Permit from Rahul Gandhi to Enter Amethi? Asks AAP's Kumar Vishwas

Despite being attacked by stones and eggs, Kumar Vishwas held the first Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rally for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections at Rahul Gandhi's turf of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 12, 2014

After Devyani Khobragade Case, Domestic Helps in US to Work under Indian Laws

Learning from the ongoing India-US tensions over the visa fraud case against former Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade, India's External Affairs ministry has decided to change the status of domestic helps who go to the US with Indian diplomats

Jan 12, 2014

The Warrior of Israel - Ariel Sharon [PHOTOS]

It was unbelievable when the news broke that the hard-charging Isreali general Ariel Sharon, who fought in three Middle Eastern wars, died in a vegetative state at the age of 85 in the Sheba Medical Center, near Tel Aviv.

Jan 12, 2014

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Rahul Gandhi Meets Youth in Bangalore for Feedback on Congress Manifesto

Appealing to the youth of Bangalore, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi pitched for his party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, while discarding the two main opponents - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Jan 11, 2014

IMA Recruitment Scam: 3 Accused Lt Colonels to be Arrested Soon

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked three serving Lieutenant Colonels for allegedly issuing fake experience certificates to candidates of the Indian Military Academy during 2011-2012 in Dehradun.

Jan 11, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal Leaves Janta Darbar Mid-way to Avoid Stampede; Latest Reactions

Admitting to management lapses at the public hearing or 'Janta Darbar' outside Delhi Secretariat, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal left mid-way due to a near stampede situation.

Jan 11, 2014

Countless Barriers for Devyani Khobragade to Meet Her Family in US

The United States has agreed to pull out an Indian envoy after he was expelled by the Indian authorities, while charges against former Indian deputy Counsel General Devyani Khobragade remain.

Jan 11, 2014

PM Manmohan Singh to Inaugurate Lavish T2 Mumbai International Terminal [PHOTO+VIDEO]

The Mumbai airport's new Terminal or T2 is set to finally be inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday after a long wait of seven years.

Jan 10, 2014

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Kiran Bedi Chooses Narendra Modi Over Arvind Kejriwal for Stable Future Govt [VIDEO]

Backing Narendra Modi, social activist Kiran Bedi, who has been a key aide of anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare, declared that she would vote for the NDA prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Jan 10, 2014

Law Intern Accuses Another SC Judge of Sexually Assaulting her Twice

After Justice A K Ganguly, another former Supreme Court judge has been blamed for sexually harassing his intern in 2011.

Jan 10, 2014

Devyani Khobragade Transferred to India on US Govt's Demand, Latest Reactions

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has been transferred back to India on Friday after she was indicted in a US court for alleged visa fraud.

Jan 10, 2014

Latest Reactions on Akhilesh Yadav Celebrating Bollywood Night at Saifai

Despite criticisms, Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav attended the performances of Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone and Madhuri Dixit at 'Saifai Mahotsav' on Wednesday night.

Jan 9, 2014