news-in-politicsWill Mani go the Kunhalikutty way in Kerala?
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) Is it yesterday once more for Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, senior leaders in the coalition are asking, as they wonder if Finance Minister K.M. Mani will
Polling for 12 Legislative Council Seats Underway in UP
Lucknow, Jan 23 (IANS) Voting for the 12 seats of the Legislative Council began Friday morning, an official said. Prominent among those whose fates will be sealed by evening are Health Minister
Obama Visit: Taj Mahal Spruced up
Agra, Jan 23 (IANS) The Taj Mahal and its surrounding areas are being spruced up ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Agra.Besides, the fresh spell of rainfall has also helped 'cleaning'
EC to Celebrate fifth National Voter's Day Jan 25
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Election Commission will celebrate the fifth National Voters' Day (NVD) across the country Jan 25 on the "Easy Registration, Easy Correction" theme, a statement said
Modi Condoles Death of Saudi King Abdullah
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday condoled the demise of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia."In King Abdullah, we have lost an important voice, who left a lasting impact on
Foggy Morning in Delhi Delays over 30 Trains
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Overcast and foggy conditions Friday morning in the national capital led to the delay of over 30 trains.The Met Office has forecast a cloudy day ahead with thundershowers in
Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday paid tribute to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 118th birth anniversary."His bravery, courage and patriotic zeal
India, Pakistan Trade Fire on International Border in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire overnight on the international border in Samba district of Jammu after the BSF reacted to 'suspicious movements on the border'."At
Obama Arrives Jan 25, talks to see 'Substantive Outcomes' (Intro Roundup)
New Delhi/Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) Barack Obama accompanied by his wife Michelle Obama will touch down in the Indian capital on the morning of Jan 25 on a three-day state visit that, besides the
Jhumpa Lahiri wins 2015 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) The 2015 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature has been awarded to Jhumpa Lahiri for "The Lowland", it was announced Thursday.Lahiri won the $50,000 prize, beating strong
Gangster killed in Punjab Police custody, Officials Shifted
Chandigarh, Jan 22 (IANS) The day-light gunning down of a notorious gangster by a rival gang while he was being escorted by a Punjab Police team in the state's Phagwara town, has led to
Traffic curbs in Delhi during Obama visit
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Traffic restrictions have been imposed in Delhi ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit, with roads leading to ITC Maurya Hotel shut down completely for the entire
Pakistan not on the brink but on a rethink: Experts
Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) Pakistan is not on the brink, and recent developments have led it to change its policy towards its western neighbour Afghanistan and the same may be possible on its eastern
Leaders wear ISslamic Skull Caps only for Show: Heptullah
Patna, Jan 22 (IANS) Union Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptuallah Thursday criticised former Bihar chief ministers Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad for wearing Islamic skull cap only for show as
Saradha scam: Kunal Ghosh Denied Bail, Another's CBI Custody Extended
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Thursday denied bail to Saradha scam accused and suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh, while a city court extended the CBI custody of
Five of a Family Found Dead in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Five people were Thursday found dead in two places in the city, and police suspect a middle-aged person may have killed his family members before committing suicide.According
Two Cameroon Nationals held for Rs.30 Lakh Fraud
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Two Cameroon nationals were arrested here for cheating a Pune-based person on the pretext of giving Black Dollars, police said Thursday.Simplice Manfred, 34, and Roland
Will Get Two-Third Majority in Delhi: Shah
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah Wednesday said the party will get two-thirds majority in the upcoming Feb 7 Delhi assembly polls.Addressing a conference
Ambanis, Amitabh, Sachin invited for Obama Banquet
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Industrialists Anil and Mukesh Ambani, actor Amitabh Bachchan and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar are among many celebrities invited for the ceremonial banquet to be hosted
Bihar sets up SIT to Probe Muzaffarpur Killings
Patna, Jan 22 (IANS) Bihar Thursday set up a Special Investigating Team (SIT) to probe the death of five people in Muzaffarpur district four days ago which had triggered off a communal clash,
