Politics
BJP demands modernisation of Jain, Sanskrit schools
Hitting out at the Maharashtra government for approving a proposal to allocate funds to modernise madrasas (Islamic seminaries) in the state, the BJP on Thursday demanded Rs five lakh each for the Jain, Vaishnav and Sanskrit schools.
Live: Lok Sabha passes the crucial Pension Bill
While talking on the Pension Bill in Lok Sabha, P Chidambaram said 28 states have agreed to join the new pension scheme.
Unconventional monetary policies need to go: Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh said India would pitch for an orderly exit of the stimulus process.
BJP backs Food Security Bill, but against some aspects, says Jaitely
Jaitley said that the BJP supports food security for all but they are opposed to the way it has been introduced and certain contents of the Bill.
President should dismiss UPA govt, bring polls forward: Rajnath Singh
Lashing out at the Congress-led UPA ruling coalition at the Centre for its alleged all-round failure, BJP on Saturday urged the President to dismiss the Manmohan Singh government and bring forward the Lok Sabha elections which are slated for next year.
Janata Dal (U) slams Centre, demands fresh polls
Janata Dal (United) on Friday alleged the Central government has failed to handle the deteriorating economic condition of the country, and demanded fresh polls.
NGO puts up Navjot Singh Sidhu 'missing' posters in Amritsar
The NGO has also promised a reward of Rs 2 lakh for anybody who would bring the parliamentarian to Amritsar.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi discharged from AIIMS
Sonia had left the Lok Sabha while the voting was underway on various amendments moved by the Opposition on the Food Security Bill.
Karnataka: Congress marches on, wins 2 MLC seats
The ruling Congress has wrested Hubil-Dharwad and Mysore-Chamarajanagar upper house seats from the BJP.
Karnataka by-polls: Congress wins both Bangalore Rural, Mandya seats
DK Suresh won Bangalore Rural seat by 1 lakh votes and Ramya won Mandya seat by 50,000 votes.
We will let people frame their laws in Delhi: Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Delhi government over a host of issues, from power to water.
Delhi: Infighting in BJP as Harshvardhan, Vijay Goel eye CM post
BJP member Sudhanshu Mittal, who is perceived to be close to Goel, has in fact resigned from the Delhi election management cell.
BJP not aggressive against Govt in RS, feels Yashwant
New Delhi: Lok Sabha MP Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday expressed concern over the party not being aggressive enough towards the government in the Rajya Sabha unlike in the Lower House where the Opposition has not allowed the UPA to have its way on several issu...
Stop communal forces in elections, says PM
Warning that communal forces could divide society, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said these needed to be defeated in the elections, remarks which could be seen as directed at BJP and Narendra Modi.
Bihar train mishap: Rajya Sabha MPs demand Rail Minister's statement
Congress leader Rajeev Shukla has said that Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge has been directed by the government to make a statement.
YS Vijayamma begins indefinite fast over Telangana
YS Vijayamma, honorary president of YSR Congress and widow of late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, Monday began an indefinite fast demanding the Centre refrain from bifurcating the state if it cannot render justice to all the regions.