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  • Bring PM under Lokpal: reiterates CPM

    The CPM has reiterated its commitment for inclusion of the Prime Minister in the purview of the proposed Lokpal Institution. Speaking to reporters after the Politburo meeting in Hyderabad on Friday, party senior leader and Parliament Member Sitaram Yechury said CPM had been pursuing a law on Lokpal for the past 30 years and insisting […]

    BJP holds Kisan Panchayat at Bhatta-Parsaul

    The BJP will hold a Kisan Panchayat at Bhatta-Parsaul villages of Uttar Pradesh today. The party’s Kisan Bachao Yatra, which began from Agra on Wednesday, will also culminate at the twin village near Noida. District Administration has imposed prohibitory orders in the area and gathering of people has been banned. It has also informed the […]

    DMK-Congress alliance to continue

    DMK-Congress alliance will continue. Addressing a press conference at Chennai after the meeting of party high Command, DMK chief M.Karunanidhi said the arrest of Kani Mozhi will be battled legally. Distancing himself from the Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran’s controversy, Karunanidhi said Maran will answer all the questions himself. The party also passed a resolution that […]

    2G case: Kanimozhi moves SC seeking bail

    DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar, accused in the 2G spectrum case, on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking bail. Kanimozhi, the 43-year-old daughter of DMK chief M Karunanidhi, and Kumar have challenged the Delhi High Court verdict rejecting their bail. “We have filed a Special Leave Petition on behalf of both […]

    NAC’s seven-point test for land acquisition bill

    The National Advisory Council (NAC) has prescribed a seven-point test for a having a humane legistlation on land acquisition and rehabilitation. In a letter to the government, the NAC chaired by Sonia Gandhi, has suggested a check list of seven parameters which includes provisions for a rehabilitation package that is sensitive to the aspirations of […]

    ULFA, govt resolve to stay away from violence: Gogoi

    Assam CM Tarun Gogoi has said that though there was no official declaration of ceasefire with the banned ULFA, the govt and the militant outfit have decided to use restraint and refrain from violence when the peace talks have been continuing. “There is no official declaration of ceasefire, but the government and ULFA led by […]

    Ramdev in ICU as condition worsens on 7th day of fast

    Yoga Guru Ramdev was admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Dehra Dun on Friday where he was shifted from Haridwar after his condition deteriorated on the seventh day of fast. “Ramdev was admitted to the ICU immediately after he was brought to the hospital where doctors have examined him,” Medical Superintendent […]

    India urges Pak for transparent probe into Mumbai attack

    India has demanded that Pakistan undertake a transparent investigation into the 26/11 terror attack in the backdrop of ‘substantial linkages’ established between LeT operatives Tahawwur Rana and David Headley during their trial in U.S. “It is something Pakistan must consider seriously. It is in its own interest and in the interest of the region and […]

    Naxals blow up anti-landmine vehicle, 10 security men dead

    In the second brazen attack in as many days, Naxals on Friday blew up an anti-landmine vehicle, killing 10 security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district. The anti-landmine vehicle of the security forces was approaching a bridge near Gatan village when the Naxals triggered a powerful blast and opened indiscriminate fire on them, police said. Seven […]

    Govt lowers pension age limit for BPL category

    An additional 72.32 lakh persons in the age group of 60-64 years and living below the poverty line will get pension benefits with the Government on Thursday lowering the age limit to 60. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also decided to increase the rate of pension to persons of 80 years […]