news-in-politicsFatwas impact voters, EC should take stock: Bedi
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) BJP leader Kiran Bedi Wednesday urged the Election Commission (EC) to not allow the issuance of 'fatwas' that impact voters before elections.A fatwa is a ruling on a point
Swine flu kills over 400 this year
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Swine flu has claimed the lives of 407 people across India this year, the health ministry said Wednesday.During the period Jan 1 to Feb 10, the total number of H1N1 cases
Kejriwal discusses Delhi's statehood with Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) registered a historic victory in the Delhi assembly polls, chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday sought the centre's
BJP seeks action after Tarn Taran clash, Badal sets up SIT
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday demanded the registration of a case of attempt to murder and the arrest of the accused following a clash between Akali Dal and BJP workers in Punjab's
Floor test will decide majority in Bihar: BJP
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Amid the political crisis in Bihar, the BJP Wednesday said that a decision on who has the majority of MLAs will be made on the floor of the assembly.BJP spokesperson
Ramlila Maidan gets ready for Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The sprawling Ramlila Maidan in the heart of the national capital was abuzz with activity Wednesday as municipality workers cleaned and decorated the venue where chief
'Despite Delhi drubbing, BJP-Akali Dal vote-share improved'
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) Despite the drubbing of the Bharatiya Janata Party and alliance partner Shiromani Akali Dal in the Delhi assembly poll results, the BJP and Akali Dal had, in fact,
BJP winning trio promise 'Effective' opposition
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Despite their miniscule strength in the new assembly, the three winning BJP legislators who withstood the AAP tsunami in Delhi are confident that they will successfully
SC rejects plea over Shashi Kant Sharma's appointment as CAG
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday rejected a plea seeking to quash appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the grounds of
Uber rape case: Court to hear final arguments Feb 16
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A court here Wednesday fixed Feb 16 for final arguments in the rape case against an Uber cab driver.Additional Sessions Judge Kaveri Baweja fixed Feb 16 for hearing the
After aggressive Campaign, Modi opts for Silence
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Twenty four hours after the Delhi poll results, which came as a nasty shock to the BJP and where he had put his own prestige on the line, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is
Himachal faces many challenges: Governor
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kalyan Singh Wednesday said many factors posed challenges for the state, including sharing borders with China, militant activities in
Avoid excessive force in Jammu and Kashmir: Amnesty
Srinagar, Feb 11 (IANS) Human rights group Amnesty International Wednesday asked security forces to avoid use of excessive force against protestors in Jammu and Kashmir."On Feb 9, 23-year-old
Delhi HC issues Notice to Government on undertrial prisoners
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central and Delhi governments on the deplorable conditions of undertrial prisoners, including women and the mentally
Nitish Kumar's Election as JD-U legislative party chief stayed
Patna, Feb 11 (IANS) In a set back to JD-U leader Nitish Kumar, the Patna High Court Wednesday stayed his election as the new leader of the legislature party, a government lawyer said.Hearing a
Little done to curb pesticide use in vegetables, Delhi HC told
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Despite the excessive use of pesticides in vegetables and fruits sold across the national capital, "little has been done to curb the menace", the Delhi High Court was told
Sunanda case: Police to question Tharoor again Thursday
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Delhi Police chief B.S. Bassi Wednesday said Congress MP Shashi Tharoor would be questioned again Thursday with regard to the murder of his wife Sunanda Pushkar in January
Waive charges for central forces: Orissa CM
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Wednesday urged the central government to waive off Rs.1,450.29 crore charged for the deployment of central forces in the
As common as it gets: Designers okay Arvind Kejriwal's style
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) His "sloppy pants", loose untucked shirts and casual footwear may not make a hip fashion statement, but AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who will take oath as Delhi chief
Delhi HC Questions Centre over Illegal Construction
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government and a Delhi municipal corporation to inform it about the steps taken to prevent illegal encroachment and
