news-in-politicsKejriwal Files Nomination
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday filed his nomination from New Delhi assembly constituency for the Feb 7 polls.The former Delhi chief minister met with protests by
Kashmiris Wait Eagerly for Season's First Snowfall
Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Kashmiris are eagerly waiting for this season's first snowfall, which has eluded the valley so far, as the weather office has forecast widespread rain and snowfall during
Telangana Swine Flu cases mount, KCR briefs PM
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) With more swine flu cases being reported in Telangana, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the situation and sought the
Kiran Bedi to File Nomination
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Kiran Bedi, BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Delhi, will file her nomination Wednesday from the Krishna Nagar constituency here.Party sources said Bedi will file the
Modi calls for Strategies to halt left wing Extremism
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday called for the development of strategies to "stop the spread of left wing extremism" in the country.Chairing a high-level review on
Foggy Morning Delays over 40 Trains in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A foggy morning in Delhi Wednesday led to the delay of over 40 trains, as the visibility slumped to 800 metres, said an official.According to Northern Railway, due to fog,
Pakistan Rangers target BSF outposts in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 21 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on the international border here Wednesday."Pakistan Rangers started firing at three BSF outposts in Arnia area today morning," a
Rajasthan CM seeks Centre's help on Welfare Schemes
Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Tuesday sought the central government's support for the state's debt-ridden power companies and other welfare schemes.Raje sought
45,000 Personnel, 15,000 Cameras to Keep Watch on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi Police is installing 15,000 CCTV cameras as part of security arrangements for Republic Day which will have US President Barack Obama as the chief guest. Over 45,000
Congress to re-orient to take on BJP's Hindutva issue: Narayansamy
Shillong, Jan 20 (IANS) Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "stoic silence" on the controversial "Ghar Wapsi" (conversion) programme, the Congress Tuesday said it would re-orient some
India expects Nepal's leaders to work together for constitution
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As Nepal's opposition leaders indulged in violence in the Constituent Assembly ahead of the deadline for promulgation of the new constitution, India Tuesday said it expects
Chandrapur is Third Maharashtra District to Go Dry
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Tuesday declared total prohibition in Chandrapur district from April 1, making it the third in the Viddarbha region to go dry.The state cabinet's
J&K Governor Chairs Security Meeting
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra Tuesday stressed the need for close and effective coordination among all the security forces and intelligence agencies to maintain peace
Uber Cab Driver Alleges Attack in Prison Van
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Uber cab driver accused of rape alleged in a court here Tuesday that he was threatened and attacked in a prison van.Accused Shiv Kumar Yadav's counsel Alok Dwivedi moved
Himachal governor refuses prosecution sanction against Dhumal
Shimla, Jan 20 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Urmila Singh has refused to grant sanction to prosecute BJP leader and two-time chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal over "misuse of power" during his
Kiran Bedi Visits her Constituency
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi Tuesday said she would bring a clean government in the national capital by focusing on every department."Every
Akali Dal to contest from four seats in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal Tuesday said it will contest from four seats in the Feb 7 Delhi assembly polls, a day after its ally, the BJP, released its list of 62
Delhi Assembly Election Big Challenge: Poll Panel Chief
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The upcoming Delhi assembly elections are a big "challenge" as they are the first polls to be held in 2015, Chief Election Commissioner H.S. Brahma said here Tuesday."Since
Court says no to Pradip Burman's Hong Kong Trip
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday refused to allow one of the Dabur India promoters whose name figures in the list given by the government to the Supreme Court on the black money
Scheduled Castes Panel Slams Punjab Government
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Tuesday expressed concern over the state of affairs in Punjab with regard to implementation of provisions of
