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Arun Jaitley cites Hitler to target Congress over Emergency
November 27, 2015 16:32 ISTNew Delhi: Under fire over 'intolerance' issue, government on Friday cited Hitler's actions in Germany in 1930s to target Congress in Rajya Sabha for imposing Emergency by "subverting" the Constitution and said "dictatorship was at
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Farooq Abdulllah creates furore, says PoK will remain with Pakistan
November 27, 2015 21:19 ISTNew Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah today sparked up a controversy by saying that the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would remain with Pakistan."PoK is in Pakistan, and
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Yes, 'secular' is indeed the most misused word in Indian politics
November 27, 2015 15:55 ISTNew Delhi: An overwhelming majority of social media users have seconded the views expressed by Union Home Minister in Parliament yesterday that 'secular' is the most misused word in Indian Politics.Rajnath Singh had reminded the
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Shiv Sena backs Rajnath Singh, says Congress indulging in 'dirty politics'
November 27, 2015 13:05 ISTMumbai: Shiv Sena today backed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that secularism was the "most misused" term and hit out at Congress alleging that it effected constitutional amendments to suit its "dirty politics". The party
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ED summons Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh in money laundering case
November 27, 2015 12:37 ISTNew Delhi: Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in connection with its probe against him and his associates for alleged money laundering. Sources said the summons have been issued under
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Those who talk of 'tolerance' snatched 'right to life': Jaitley
November 27, 2015 12:18 ISTNew Delhi: In an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi's yesterday remark that ‘those who have no role in the Constitution are now claiming to be its guardian', Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that
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PM Modi invites Sonia, Manmohan over tea to break GST logjam
November 27, 2015 11:11 ISTNew Delhi: Reaching out to main opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh for tea at his Race Course Road residence at 7 pm today during which issues
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Jamia invites PM Modi for its convocation; no nod so far
November 27, 2015 8:30 ISTNew Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the chief guest at its annual convocation this year. The varsity has, however, not received any confirmation from the PMO regarding the same."We
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Bengaluru student defends Rahul Gandhi, says audience response at event was misconstrued
November 26, 2015 23:45 ISTNew Delhi: A day after media reports that Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi was snubbed by students at Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru, a student has come out in his support explaining how the audience
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Government open to intolerance debate in Parliament: Arun Jaitley
November 26, 2015 22:37 ISTNew Delhi: The government is open to a debate on intolerance in Parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today, emphasising India was liberal enough to not only allow dissent but also "manufactured and fake dissent."Taking
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PM willing to speak to everyone on GST Bill: Arun Jaitley
November 26, 2015 21:31 ISTNew Delhi: Offering an olive branch to the Opposition to get the GST bill passed, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to speak to everyone to get the
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Review of Constitution will lead to bloodshed: Congress
November 26, 2015 20:56 ISTNew Delhi: Congress today warned in Lok Sabha of serious consequences if any attempt was made to review the Constitution, drawing sharp reaction from the government which said the opposition should not issue any threats.Parliament
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BJP MLA O P Sharma suspended from Delhi Assembly for session
November 26, 2015 17:03 ISTNew Delhi: Delhi BJP MLA O P Sharma was today suspended from the Assembly for the rest of the ongoing Winter Session by Speaker Ram Niwas Goel for using derogatory language against ruling AAP MLA
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Aamir Khan has said what he felt; India belongs to everyone: Mamata Banerjee
November 26, 2015 16:47 ISTKolkata: Extending her support to Bollywood star Aamir Khan by saying that it is his democratic right to say what he felt, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said no one has the right
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"Socialist" and "secular" words missing from Delhi govt Constitution Day ad, probe ordered
November 26, 2015 16:27 ISTNew Delhi: The Delhi government today faced embarrassment as the words "socialist" and "secular" were missing from the Preamble text in its print advertisements on the Constitution Day, prompting the AAP dispensation to admit it
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AAP red-faced over error in Constitution Day ad; orders probe
November 26, 2015 17:13 ISTNew Delhi: The Delhi government today faced embarrassment as the words "socialist" and "secular" were missing from the Preamble text in its print advertisements on the Constitution Day, prompting the AAP dispensation to admit it
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Karnataka to become power surplus by July next year: Minister
November 26, 2015 16:07 ISTHyderabad: With an eye on investments, the Karnataka government has assured industries that the state will become power surplus by July 2016.Addressing a roadshow here last evening as part of Global Investors Meet "Invest Karnataka-2016"
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Constitution's ideals and principles under threat: Sonia Gandhi in Lok Sabha
November 26, 2015 20:57 ISTNew Delhi: Giving a glimpse into what the winter session of Parliament is going to be, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today targeted the government on issue of intolerance alleging that ideals and principles of the
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AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi arrested in rioting case
November 26, 2015 21:55 ISTNew Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party MLA Akhilesh Tripathi was arrested on Thursday in a two year old rioting case.He has been sent to 2 days of judicial custody by metropolitan magistrate of Rohini court.Tripathi is
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Rajnath Singh's apparent jibe at Aamir Khan in Lok Sabha
November 26, 2015 14:43 ISTNew Delhi: In an apparent jibe at actor Aamir Khan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said B R Ambedkar had never thought of leaving the country despite being subjected to insult and discrimination."Despite facing
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Nitish Kumar announces liquor ban in Bihar from April 2016
November 26, 2015 20:56 ISTPatna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that liquor will be banned in Bihar from April 1, 2016.“Govt is formulating policies and laws to ban liquor in the state from April 1 2016,”
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Criticism, dissent part and parcel of democracy: Speaker
November 26, 2015 13:37 ISTNew Delhi: Amidst raging debate on intolerance, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today said individual rights and freedom are sacrosanct and criticism and dissent are part and parcel of the country's democracy.India has a liberal
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Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Interim stay to continue
November 26, 2015 13:21 ISTNew Delhi: The Supreme Court today decided to continue interim stay of criminal proceedings against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case lodged against him for remarks allegedly holding RSS responsible for the
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'Secular' most misused word in Indian politics: Rajnath Singh
November 26, 2015 12:48 ISTNew Delhi: Union Home Minster Rajnath Singh today pointed out that 'secular' is the most misused world in Indian politics today."If there's is any word which is misused the most in Indian politics, that is
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Shiv Sena blasts Sharad Pawar for backing Aamir Khan
November 26, 2015 12:34 ISTMumbai: Shiv Sena today lambasted Sharad Pawar for defending actor Aamir Khan over his intolerance remarks, saying the NCP chief has lost connect with the sentiments of the people. "If according to Pawar intolerance means betraying
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Rajya Sabha adjourned after death of sitting MP Khekiho Zhimomi
November 26, 2015 12:07 ISTNew Delhi: Rajya Sabha was today adjourned for the day as a mark of respect to sitting member Khekiho Zhimomi of Nagaland People's Front, who died here this morning.When the House met on the opening
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Suspended IPS officer Amitabh Thakur's wife Nutan Thakur to join BJP
November 26, 2015 11:32 ISTNew Delhi: Nutan Thakur, social activist and wife of suspended IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is at loggerheads with SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, on Wednesday expressed her intentions to join BJP in the days
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Shiv Sena announces Rs 1 lakh reward for slapping Aamir
November 26, 2015 10:12 ISTLudhiana: Shiv Sena's Punjab unit has announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh per slap for anyone slapping actor Aamir Khan for his recent remarks on growing intolerance in India.According to leading English daily, the
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