Politics
1996 Telecom scam: SC asks Sukhram to surrender
The Delhi High Court had earlier upheld the former union minister's conviction on the December 21.
EC blocks 400 govt jobs ahead of Goa polls
The appointments violated the model code of conduct in the run-up to the March 3 state assembly polls.
UP Assembly polls: BJP releases first list
Sakshi Maharaj, a Lodh OBC leader of UP who had earlier faced rape charges, is among the 77 candidates BJP declared for Assembly polls.
Defensive BJP denies poll ticket to ex-BSP MLA
However, the BJP questioned the timing of the CBI raids on sacked BSP MLA Babu Singh Kushwaha in the NRHM scam.
Palmolien case petition against Chandy dismissed
The allegations made were that he did not object to giving off illegal tenders in the plam oil export.
TN: Jaya, Karuna to visit cyclone-hit areas
The announcement came after the state announced relief packages of Rs 150 cr and Rs 700 cr for the affected areas.
Former Gujarat Congress MLA joins BJP
Bhavan Bharwad who was elected from Limbdi constituency in 2002, lost to BJP candidate in the 2007 elections.
MP Congress to organise 'jail bharo' on Jan 9
The agitation is to protest against the shortage of fertilizers and power and bad condition of roads.
Lokpal: Khurshid favours reaching out to Oppn
Law Minister Salman Khurshid said the government should reach out to the Opposition on a priority basis.
Anna advised a month's rest, no poll campaign?
Physician Parag Sancheti also said that Anna Hazare should not fast for a month at least.
CPI(M) flays Trinamool for Lokpal fiasco in RS
The CPI (M) said that the TMC was part of the 'orchestration' that helped the government in Rajya Sabha.
AIADMK will never sacrifice TN's rights: Jaya
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa vowed to create a 'golden era' in the state.
Govt should have done its home work: Team Anna
Kiran Bedi said the onus was on it to get the crucial legislation passed in Rajya Sabha as it was the ruling party.
TMC, Oppn firm; RS may not pass Lokpal Bill
Two Congress MPs will be absent from the Rajya Sabha during the voting. TMC says it will not vote in favour of the Bill.
Corruption is due to inequality: JD(U)
The JD(U) leader said that directive principle of constitution should have been kept in mind while framing the Lokpal Bill.
Dubious role of Oppn parties exposed: DMK
TR Baalu said that parties like BJP, AIADMK and Left were exposed when they ganged up to defeat the Constitution Amendment Bill.