Politics

As ex-BJP chief Bangaru Laxman is sentenced, IBNLive compiles a list of 10 politicians recently jailed in India.

Bangaru was caught on camera accepting money in a 2001 sting operation conducted by newsportal Tehelka.com.

A relevant legislation in this regard will be brought into force, Omar Abdullah said.

This will be Rahul Gandhi's first visit to Uttar Pradesh after his party's dismal show in the Assembly elections.

The suspended Congress MPs raised slogans in support of their demand for early formation of Telangana state.

The CBI also said Sajjan Kumar incited a mob, referring to his speech where he had said that not a single Sikh should survive.

Prominent members of the group are reportedly upset over Anna Hazare joining hands with Ramdev.

Two senior district unit leaders of the BJP and the driver of their vehicle were killed on the spot.

The BJP leader also alleged that there were 11 cases in Pune where government land was illegally sold to private parties, causing loss to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore.

Time described Mamata as a politician who was 'poised to play an even greater role in the world's largest democracy'.

A Rajasthan legislator was on Tuesday suspended for a year from the Assembly for using foul language against a minister.

A Raja, who is the prime accused in the case, alleged DS Mathur agreed to become a prosecution witness as he feared arrest in the case.

Counting of votes for 272 wards is taking place in 33 centres across the capital amid tight security.

Sharad Pawar had termed UPA's agriculture policy on exports ambivalent and constantly prevaricating.

While eight candidates, including Akhilesh, have filed nomination as SP nominees, BSP has fielded three, BJP and Congress-RLD alliance one.

The former Mumbai Congress chief has been accused of amassing assets disproportionate to his income.