news-in-politicsChallenges before Kejriwal (with 'Can Kejriwal deliver on his promises?')
IANS spoke to former Delhi chief secretary Shailaja Chandra who flagged some of the challenges Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal would face in implementing his election promises as he begins
Kejriwal Rejects Security Cover
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Delhi chief minister designate Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday refused to take security cover, said a party source."Through newspapers, we came to know that he (Kejriwal) will be
Can Kejriwal Deliver on his Promises?
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) With the overwhelming vote from the people of Delhi in his favour, Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal has been saddled with the challenging responsibility of meeting
'India has a Profound impact on the Culture of Singapore'
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Singaporean President Tony Tan said that cross-cultural exhibitions of the kind he inaugurated here "enhance and deepen" bilateral ties between the two nations. The
Rs.149.48 bn tax-free budget in Tripura
Agartala, Feb 11 (IANS) Tripura Finance Minister Bhanulal Saha Wednesday presented a Rs.149.48 billion tax-free budget for the 2015-16 fiscal with a deficit of Rs.1.89 billion.No new taxes have
Involve Youth in PM's Initiatives, says President
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Describing youth as the potential "engine of growth", President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday called for improving their employability to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
Ex-Punjab Minister Jailed three years for Graft
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) Former minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sucha Singh Langah was Wednesday sentenced to three years imprisonment in a corruption case and fined Rs.1 crore by a
10 Test Positive for Swine Flu in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Ten people have tested positive for swine flu here, a health department official said Wednesday."So far there are 10 positive cases in Kolkata. The tests are being run at the
We are here to Make Delhi Better: Manish Sisodia
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The AAP government would like to work in tandem with the centre as it believes in positive politics and its aim is to make Delhi a better place to live, AAP leader Manish
HC Notice to Centre, Delhi Government on Inmates' Condition
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, in Tihar Jail
Aam Aadmi Party, Congress Served IT Notice over Funding
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has served a notice on Aam Aadmi Party seeking an explanation on charges of receiving funds from dubious sources as alleged by a splinter group --
Kejriwal, Naidu Discuss Delhi's Development
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday met Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu and sought cooperation for the national capital's
Court Exempts Kejriwal in Defamation Complaint
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A court here Wednesday granted AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal exemption from personal appearance in a defamation complaint filed by an
HC Rejects PIL on intervening in Sunanda death probe
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking its intervention in the probe into the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar, the wife of Congress MP
Shiv Sena wants repeat of Delhi in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Attacking ally BJP, the Shiv Sena Wednesday asked the people of Maharashtra "to take lessons" from the outcome of Delhi assembly polls."Delhi has embraced 'Paanch Saal,
Restrictions, shutdown affect life in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Feb 11 (IANS) Restrictions imposed in parts of Srinagar for the second day Wednesday to thwart separatist called protests affected normal life here as shops and businesses were shut.As a
Swine flu on the rise in Uttar Pradesh: Official
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Swine flu cases are on the rise in Uttar Pradesh, health officials admitted Wednesday, adding that fresh cases have been reported from the eastern parts of the state.The flu
Learn from Delhi results: Shiv Sena to Maharashtra
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Attacking ally BJP, the Shiv Sena Wednesday asked the people of Maharashtra to take lessons from the outcome of Delhi assembly results."Delhi has embraced 'Paanch Saal,
Kejriwal meets Naidu
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday met Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu here.Accompanied by party leader Manish Sisodia, the Delhi chief minister-designate met
Rajnath to visit Manipur, Tripura Saturday
Agartala, Feb 11 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Manipur and Tripura Saturday to review the law and order situation and assess the repatriation of tribal refugees, sheltered in
