Politics
PM to chair first meeting of Cabinet committee on Uttarakhand floods
The committee has been tasked with providing broad guidance to reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Uttarakhand.
Keep candidates with criminal background out of fray: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress Vice President's statement came in the wake of recent court orders aimed at stopping criminalisation of politics.
Modi US visa letter: Yechury calls it a cut-paste job, MP Adeeb fumes
Independent MP Mohammed Adeeb has said he will take Yechury to court if he thinks his signature was forged in the letter to Barack Obama.
WB panchayat polls: Violence continues, death toll rises to 10
The five-phased panchayat polls that began on July 11 has seen a lot of upheaval, bloodshed and violence throughout.
Bihar: BJP says Nitish Kumar luring its MLAs
Bihar BJP chief Mangal Pandey said Nitish Kumar will have to pay a heavy price if he tried to do split the BJP.
Anti-Sikh riots case: HC sends notice to Sajjan Kumar, 5 others
This comes after the CBI moved the High Court challenging Sajjan Kumar's acquittal.
Arrest political leaders for using provocative language: BJP
Demanding immediate arrest of political leaders for spreading hatred and using provocative language, the state BJP on Sunday demanded immediate compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the family members of poll-violence victims. "We request you to arrest all t...
Bihar: BJP suspends MLA Amarnath Gami for criticising Sushil Modi
"Sushil Modi has hijacked the party. He does not want party cardres to progress. That's why I am against him," Gami had said.
Left slams Bengal govt, says administration failed to hold fair panchayat polls
The party also handed over a memorandum to the SEC seeking precautionary measures ahead of the fourth phase of polling.
Sodomy case: Court to hear ex-MP minister Raghavji's bail plea today
The victim, Raghavji's domestic help, had claimed that the former MLA sexually exploited him for over three years.
Highlights of key changes in FDI in various sectors
Following decisions on FDI limits were taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Parliament's monsoon session from August 5 to August 30: Sources
This comes as the government is trying to get support and pass the Food Security ordinance as soon as possible.
Modi right about Congress hiding behind veil: BJYM president Anurag Thakur
Thakur also said that the whole country is aware that Congress is rolling out the food security (scheme) only to win elections.
Complaint filed against Modi for post-Godhra riots remark
The police, who received the complaint, said it has not yet registered any case and is seeking legal opinion.
High Court notice to Purti group firm on I-T plea in tax case
HC served notice after an Income-Tax Department appealed in a case of submission of incorrect financial details.
Voters applaud SC verdict on debarring lawmakers
Voters claim that SC verdict will help them choose the right person.