news-in-politicsBJP had most Crorepati Lawmakers in 2013 Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Of the outgoing legislators of the 2013 Delhi assembly, the BJP had the largest number of 30 crorepatis among the 31 elected, as well as the highest number of MLAs with
AAP can be Trusted, but it is not Tested: Ajay Maken (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Congress leader Ajay Maken, who was Tuesday named the party campaign committee chief for the Delhi assembly elections, said his party was the only "trusted and tested"
SC to Examine case for Separate Investigation Cadre in Police
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday embarked on examining the desirability of having a separate cadre within police for investigating heinous crimes as it saw conflicting views on
Four ex-MLAs of MNS, Shiv Sena join BJP
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) In a jolt to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, three former party legislators Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, while one former Shiv Sena MLA also followed suit.The
Gateway of India Venue for Army Day Celebrations
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) The Indian Army will for the first time hold an investiture ceremony in a civilian tourist venue here, the landmark Gateway of India, to mark the annual Army Day Thursday,
Odisha Chit Fund Scam: CBI Raids 14 Locations (Lead)
Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS) A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CBI Tuesday searched 14 places in Odisha in connection with the chit fund scam, officials said.The searches were conducted in
Verify Photo Duplication in Voter Lists, HC tells Poll Panels
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the chief electoral officer (CEO) to verify whether errors like same photo appearing for
Resigned to Protest Anarchism, says outgoing Jadavpur VC (Lead)
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Accusing Jadavpur University students of indulging in drug and alcohol abuse, outgoing Vice Chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarti Tuesday claimed he had to step down in face of
Bangladesh to Check Spillover of Mobile Services into India
Shillong, Jan 13 (IANS) Bangladesh officials Tuesday assured India that they would convince their mobile service providers to prevent the spillover of Bangladesh mobile phone services in the border
Inter Linking of Rivers to Get Priority: Naidu (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The government will take up inter-linking of rivers on a priority basis, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday.Speaking during a function organised to
Delhi HC Notice to Rana in Phoolan Devi Case
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to Sher Singh Rana, the lone person convicted in the killing of bandit-turned-politician Phoolan Devi, on a city police plea
15 Leaders from Different Parties Join BJP
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A total of 15 leaders from different political parties, including the Congress and the AAP, Tuesday joined the BJP here expressing their desire to work under Prime
Short Tenures in Higher Ranks not Desirable: Army Chief
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army chief Gen. Dalbir Singh Tuesday said short tenures in higher ranks of the army were not desirable and he has given directions to increase them.Addressing
10 New Swine Flu Cases Reported in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The national capital Tuesday reported 10 new cases of swine flu, taking the total to 61 this year, a health official said.According to the health department, the new cases
Defence Ministry to Get Technical Advisor Soon
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday said that a technical advisor will be appointed in the defence ministry in the next two months.The advisor would oversee
Australia keen to Strengthen Cultural Links with India
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) An Australian delegation Tuesday highlighted different ways in which Australia can help India in preservation, protection and promoting its culture and heritage by
Artillery Guns, Missiles among Critical Projects: Army chief
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Tuesday said acquisition of artillery guns, third generation missiles, upgrading armoured vehicles, augmenting army aviation and strengthening
Prime Minister Greets Nation on Lohri, Sankranti (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti."Lohri greetings to everyone! May this festival brighten your lives with
Rajasthan to have Water Resources Planning Authority
Jaipur, Jan 13 (IANS) Rajasthan will soon have a river basin and water resources planning authority for managing and developing river basins and sub-basins on a sustainable basis based on
Rajya Sabha Poll to Show if PDP, BJP Would ally in Kashmir
Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to end the suspense over whether or not the BJP and the PDP would ally to form a government in the
