Leader Po

Everything you need to know about Leader Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Leader Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Mamata now scared of entering any village: CPI-M

June 18, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) Ridiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Kamduni village, the opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday said she was now "scared" to enter a village in the state and was only doing it "secretly like thieves".

Food security bill: Parliament special session likely

June 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The government Thursday said it will make one more effort to get the food security bill passed in a special session of parliament instead of issuing an ordinance.

Iran's supreme leader calls for high turnout in poll

June 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Tehran, June 12 (IANS) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Wednesday called for high turnout in the upcoming presidential vote, reported Xinhua citing the semi-official Fars news agency.

EDMC: Mayor launches Malaria and Dengue Prevention Month

June 12, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Mayor of East Delhi, Ram Narayan Dubey today launched Malaria and Dengue Prevention Month at Community Hall at Dilshad Colony in the Trans Yamuna area to create awareness among the masses

Gillard's 'small breasts, huge thighs' menu served on Liberal Party dinner raises stink Down Under

June 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Sydney, June 12 (ANI): A fundraising dinner of the Liberal Party was cluttered with a deeply sexist menu describing Prime Minister Julia Gillard as a quail with 'small breasts, huge thighs and a big red b*x'.

Now Vijayakant joins demand for Katchtheevu review

June 11, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Chennai, June 11 (IANS) DMDK founder and Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly A. Vijayakant has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to reopen and review the 1974 agreement with which India transferred Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka.

Fever leads to opposition walk out in Kerala assembly

June 11, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 11 (IANS) Acrimonious scenes were witnessed in the Kerala assembly Tuesday over outbreak of a fever that has claimed 140 lives and affected almost a million people in the state. Unsatisfied by the government response, the opposition members walked out of the house.

'Hair icon' Hillary Clinton hops on to Twitter bandwagon

June 11, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, June 11(ANI): Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined the popular microblogging site Twitter with a light-hearted description in her biography section.

Rs.7 million bribe for government job in Karnataka?

June 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Monday ordered a probe into a bribe scandal in selection of candidates for government jobs, amid allegations that a state commission member demanded Rs.7 million from a job aspirant.

Attapadi tribals' deprivation rocks Kerala assembly

June 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Monday assured the Kerala assembly that his government would work for uplifting the tribal community in Attapadi in Palakkad district.

Pakistan Army to be withdrawn from Swat Valley soon

June 8, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Peshawar, June 8 (ANI): The tenure of the newly-formed Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government will soon witness the withdrawal of security forces from Swat.

Government ads welcoming BJP leaders irk Congress

June 7, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Panaji, June 7 (IANS) A string of advertisements released by the Goa government welcoming top party leaders to the weekend conclave of the Bharatiya Janata Party's national executive has irked Congress leaders.

Carol Vorderman wants to follow in Earhart's footsteps and fly around the globe solo

June 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Carol Vorderman has revealed that she will be embarking on a daunting solo expedition around the world to complete her idol Amelia Earhart's quest.

Senior BJP leaders demand Delhi state chief Shiela Dikshit's resignation

May 26, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met president Pranab Mukherjee and demanded the dismissal of Delhi state chief, Shiela Dikshit after the state ombudsman indicted her in case of swindling of public funds.

BJP meet to discuss strategy against UPA regime: Naqvi

May 24, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The first meeting of the BJP's reconstituted national executive next month will work out strategy for an effective campaign against the UPA government in its last year in office and discuss preparations for the forthcoming assembly polls, party vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said here Friday.

Ford to close manufacturing operations in Australia, slash 1200 jobs

May 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Sydney, May 23 (ANI): Ford will close its manufacturing operations in Australia and 1200 workers will lose their jobs in October 2016.

BJP asks government to introspect on its corrupt acts

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday accused the central government of failing on all counts and called on the latter to self-introspect on its various acts of corruption.

BJP targets government over new CAG

May 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday targeted the UPA government over appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and said there was "institutional conflict of interest" as he will be auditing defence deals which were finalised during his term as defence secretary.

Manmohan is leader neither of party nor country: BJP

May 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) As the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) got down to celebrating its fourth anniversary, the BJP Wednesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he was leader neither of his party nor the country.

Manmohan is leader neither of party nor country: BJP

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) As the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) got down to celebrating its fourth anniversary, the BJP Wednesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he was leader neither of his party nor the country.

Iran's most-reform minded candidate blocked from running for presidential election

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): One of Iran's most reform-minded presidential candidates has been barred from contesting next month's presidential election.

Global prosperity not possible without development of India and China: Premier Li Keqiang

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who is on a three-day state visit to India, on Monday said that global prosperity would not be possible without the simultaneous development of China and India.

Manmohan Singh, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to hold talks on crucial bilateral issues

May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will hold comprehensive talks on key bilateral, regional and international issues here today.

Protest ahead of Chinese premier's India visit

May 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India, about 50 people Saturday held a protest here demanding suspension of talks with China.

Criminal probe sought against Indo-Canadian politician

May 18, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Toronto, May 18 (IANS) A criminal investigation has been sought against an Indo-Canadian member of legislative assembly (MLA) of the ruling Progressive Conservatives party in the Canadian province of Alberta in a case of ethics violation.

CBI image has touched rock bottom: BJP

May 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The image of the CBI has touched "rock bottom" and the Congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has contributed to the process, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley said Tuesday.

Over 680 hopefuls for Iran's presidential poll

May 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Tehran, May 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A total of 686 hopefuls, including 30 women, have registered for Iranian presidential election due June 14, the country's interior minister Mustafa Mohammad-Najjar has said.

Subhash Arya opposed the decision of DDA for its new parameter

May 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Leader of House. Subhash Arya has opposed the decision taken by High Powered Committee of DDA under the chairmanship of Urban Development Minister to declare farm houses in villages of low density

President's intervention sought for justice to Sikhs

May 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Wednesday sought the "personal intervention" of President Pranab Mukherjee "to direct the union government" to file a fresh appeal against Sajjan Kuamar in an anti-Sikh riot case.

BJP bid to corner government over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Seeking to corner the government over the death of Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan, the BJP Thursday slammed what it called the weak foreign policy and described Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the "weakest prime minister ever".

Parliament adjourned till Friday as BJP, Left parties walk out over Chinese intrusion, Sarabjit dea

May 2, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Both Houses of Parliament adjourned proceedings on Thursday after the opposition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left parties, walked out citing the failed foreign policy of the government and its inability to come clean on the 2G spectrum and coal block allocation issues.

Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amidst protest

May 2, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): The Appropriation (Railways) Bill 2013 and the Finance Bill 2013, passed by the Lok Sabha, were introduced in the Rajya Sabha for their consideration and return, amidst opposition protests on Thursday.

Rajya Sabha takes up Finance Bill, BJP walks out

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party Thursday walked out of the Rajya Sabha after the Finance Bill 2013 was introduced, saying it was dissatisfied with the moral standards of the government and thus could not cooperate.

BJP to hold nation-wide protests against UPA

May 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) After stalling parliament, the main opposition BJP has decided to hold nationwide protests May 4 and 5 to "expose" the scams of the UPA government.

Chidambaram dismisses Sushma's charges against Sonia

May 1, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday termed the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision not to attend any meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar or Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath for the rest of the session as another sad development in the Indian democracy.

Goa opposition leader scared to visit Calangute

April 30, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Panaji, April 30 (IANS) Goa's Leader of Opposition Pratapsing Rane is scared of visiting Calangute, one of the top beach destinations in the country, as it is "unsafe".

This government most corrupt since independence: BJP

April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was the most corrupt since independence, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Tuesday while stressing that the opposition was not responsible for parliament not transacting any business.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.

April 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. Tuesday amidst demands by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the coal blocks allocation.

Parliament again disrupted over coal blocks allocation

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were Tuesday adjourned till noon over the issue of allocation of coal blocks.

Congress concerned over fate of food, land bills

April 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Fearing that the truce it struck with the opposition to pass the financial bills Tuesday would collapse, the Congress Monday was concerned over the fate of the key food security bill and the land takeover bill.

AAP protests against inflated electricity bills in New Delhi, submits letters to Shiela Dikshit

April 28, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): Leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters staged protests against the inflated electricity and water bills in the national capital, and also submitted complaint letters to the Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday.

Vaccinate cattle on war footing: Goa legislator

April 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Panaji, April 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Goa's assembly Pratapsing Rane Friday demanded that all cattle in the state be vaccinated "on war footing" to keep foot and mouth disease and other infections at bay.

Left seeks details about Mamata's return flight from Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) The Left Front Thursday sought rom the West Bengal government details about the flight that brought an ailing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from New Delhi back to the city earlier this month.

Safeguard depositors' interests, CPI-M tells Mamata

April 23, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday said that whatever the West Bengal government has done so far in the chit fund mess was "not sufficient" and asked for an assurance that the interests of the depositors will be safeguarded.

Jayalalithaa rules out withdrawing defamation cases

April 23, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Ruling out withdrawal of defamation cases filed against opposition leaders, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Tuesday said those who are in public life and heading parties should mind their tongue.

Land acquisition bill gets all party nod

April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The government Thursday achieved a breakthrough when it reached a "broad consensus" on the land acquisition bill, paving the way for its introduction in parliament in the second half of the current budget session, which resumes Monday.

Shullai re-elected Meghalaya deputy speaker

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Shillong, April 18 (IANS) Meghalaya's Nationalist Congress Party legislator Sanbor Shullai Thursday scripted history by becoming the first MLA to be elected deputy speaker of the state assembly for a second consecutive term.

Rogue state Pak not serving purpose for which it was created: Harbiyar Marri

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): A senior Baloch leader has described Pakistan as a rogue state that has and will never serve the purpose for which it was created by the British in 1947.

Rogue state Pak not serving purpose for which it was created: Harbrayar Marri

April 12, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): A senior Baloch leader has described Pakistan as a rogue state that has and will never serve the purpose for which it was created by the British in 1947.

Dems, GOP strike bipartisan 'deal' to expand background checks on gun buyers

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 11 (ANI): Boosting White House hopes for a firearms control law, two US senators have brokered a bipartisan deal to expand background checks on gun buyers.

'Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead' goes up in music charts

April 10, 2013 at 8:12 PM

London, April 10 (IANS) A song titled "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" from the 1939 musical "The Wizard of Oz" is moving up the singles chart in Britain, following the death of Margaret Thatcher.

Soaring mercury creates crisis situation in Kerala

April 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (IANS) The mercury has been soaring high in Kerala with the maximum temperature touching 41 degrees Celsius in Palakkad district, close to its highest ever recorded temperature of 41.7 degrees in 1987.

Rana says 'Baahubali' will keep him busy this year

April 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) He has seven projects in hand, but southern actor Rana Daggubati says S.S. Rajamouli's multilingual mega project "Baahubali", a war movie, would keep him on his toes this year and even next year.

Maharashtra state civil services exams postponed

April 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Thursday postponed the Maharashtra state civil services exam after the commission conducting the exam lost data of 350,000 candidates from its server due to a technical snag.

Lanka Opposition Leader calls on President Mukherjee

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Leader of Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

BJD MP Panda submits two bills in Parliament to strengthen office of CAG

April 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Member of Parliament Baijayant 'Jay' Panda has

Battle in Himachal assembly over walkouts

April 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Shimla, April 2 (IANS) The ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday called for redefining of the term "walkout" from the assembly.

New radio telescope in SA may shed light on earliest moments of Universe

March 28, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Washington, March 28 (ANI): While the first results from the European Space Agency's Planck satellite has been released, astronomers at the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) near Johannesburg are working on a new radio telescope that will also shed new light on the very earliest moments of universe.

Ashley Judd not running for US Senate seat in 2014

March 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): Actress Ashley Judd will not be running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky against Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.

Goa assembly congratulates Indian cricket team

March 25, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Panaji, March 25 (IANS) The Goa state legislative assembly Monday congratulated the Indian cricket team for inflicting a crushing 4-0 defeat on Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

We walked out of assembly: Himachal Pradesh BJP

March 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Shimla, March 22 (IANS) The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday maintained that it had walked out of the Himachal Pradesh assembly Thursday.

Goa not to let non-residents buy agricultural land

March 22, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Panaji, March 22 (IANS) Residents of other states will soon no longer be able to purchase agricultural land in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the assembly Friday.

Biden demands courage from US Congress on gun control

March 22, 2013 at 11:14 AM

New York, March 22 (IANS/EFE) US Vice President Joe Biden Thursday demanded "courage" from Congress in approving gun control measures that would include a ban on assault rifles.

Iran threatens to 'raze' Israeli cities if attacked

March 22, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that his country would annihilate the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa if it were attacked by Israel, and also criticized the U.S. over nuclear talks.

Bengal passes bill for quota in higher education

March 21, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly Thursday enacted a law providing reservation to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes students in the state's higher educational institutions.

Ruckus in Himachal assembly over state budget

March 21, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Shimla, March 21 (IANS) The BJP Thursday created a ruckus in the Himachal Pradesh assembly, expressing dissatisfaction over the chief minister's reply to a discussion on the 2013-14 state budget.

BSP attacks Akhilesh government for 'non-delivery'

March 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The BSP hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, terming him "Mr Laptop" and "Mr Clean", and asking him to take care of the law and order before it gets too late.

BJP walkout in Himachal assembly over budget reply

March 21, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Shimla, March 21 (IANS) The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh assembly, expressing dissatisfaction over the chief minister's reply to a discussion on the state budget for 2013-14.

Vice President Ansari lauds former President Pratibha Patil

March 19, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 19 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday said that our country has been blessed with remarkable women leaders, who have left an indelible mark on our society and polity through their invaluable contributions.

Julia Gillard 'facing landslide loss' to popular Abbott-led coalition in new poll

March 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Sydney, Mar. 18 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is facing a landslide loss, with the Labour Party losing ground to a more popular Tony Abbott among voters, a new poll has found.

Congress tries to cash in on BJP-MNS rift

March 16, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Taking on both the BJP and the MNS, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Sachin Sawant said that while those two parties squabble, the public would decide their fate in upcoming elections.

Himachal to review poor families' list next month

March 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Shimla, March 15 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will review the list of BPL (below poverty line) families in the state next month so that those left-out are included, the state assembly was told Friday.

Rs.1 crore of Rs.100 crore? Printer's devil embarrasses Maharashtra government

March 15, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) An innocuous government e-tender advertisement caused a major embarrassment to the Maharashtra government Friday as a printer's devil raised the cost of supplying foodstuff to the residences of the chief minister and the deputy chief minister from Rs.1 crore to a whopping Rs.100 crore!

Kerala eyes 'growth' budget; raises taxes on cigarettes, liquor

March 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) Higher taxes on cigarettes and liquor, a tax on lavish weddings and a rise in pensions, interest-free loans to small farmers have been proposed in a "growth-oriented" budget for 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister K.M. Mani Friday.

Chotisuh Sazo new Nagaland assembly speaker

March 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Kohima, March 14 (IANS) Chotisuh Sazo of the ruling Naga People's Front was Thursday unanimously elected as the Nagaland assembly speaker.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon over killing of CRPF men

March 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Thursday adjourned till noon after members protested the killing of CRPF troopers in Srinagar Wednesday by militants.

India warns of 'consequences', Italy seeks international solution (Roundup)

March 13, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Relations between India and Italy remained tense after New Delhi Wednesday warned Rome of "consequences" in bilateral ties over its refusal to send back two marines facing trial for killing two Indian fishermen, an action which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described as "unacceptable".

Mauritius seeks India's cooperation to combat piracy and militancy

March 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Port Louis, Mar 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met his Mauritius counterpart President Rajkeswur Purryag in Port Louis, with an aim to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation to combat militancy and piracy.

Mamata lauds Bengal budget

March 11, 2013 at 11:23 PM

Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Praising the West Bengal budget presented Monday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee termed it as an effort to "grow trees in a desert".

Kerala boasts of India's biggest shopping mall

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Kochi, March 11 (IANS) Billed as India's biggest shopping mall, the Lulu Shopping Mall was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy here. It was built at a cost of Rs.1,600 crore, an official has said.

India's biggest shopping mall opens in Kochi

March 10, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Kochi, March 10 (IANS) Billed as India's biggest shopping mall, the Lulu Shopping Mall was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy here Sunday.

Trinamool accuses state poll panel of exceeding jurisdiction

March 8, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Hardening its position on the stand-off with the West Bengal State Election Commission aover the schedule of the upcoming rural body polls, the ruling Trinamool Congress Friday alleged that the poll panel was "exceeding its jurisdiction".

Left accuses Mamata of violating parliamentary norms

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of violating parliamentary norms by announcing government schemes outside the legislature, the Left Front Friday said she would be "guilty" of leaking budget provisions if such announcements figured in the coming state budget.

PM, Sushma duel in verse in parliament

March 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) It was an unusual duel in parliament Wednesday when an aggressive Prime Minister Manmohan Singh used an Urdu couplet to lambast the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj responded in kind with two verses.

President of India on a 3-day visit to Bangladesh

March 3, 2013 at 12:27 PM

President of India, Pranab Mukherjee left for Bangladesh for a three-day official visit on the morning of Sunday.

Pranab Mukherjee leaves for Bangladesh on a three-day official visit

March 3, 2013 at 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): Seeking to convey India's commitment to sort out unresolved issues with its eastern neighbour, President Pranab Mukherjee left on a three-day state visit to Bangladesh today.

Jaitley phone tapping issue: Khurshid backs Shinde after BJP's criticism

March 1, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday voiced his support for Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed the latter's explanation on the Arun Jaitley phone tapping issue.

Jaitley phone tapping row: BJP dissatisfied with Shinde's statement

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday dismissed Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's explanation on the Jaitley phone tapping issue, saying the government has all the wherewithal to find out who was behind it.

Jaitley phone tapping row: BJP dissatisfied with Shinde's statement

March 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday dismissed Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's explanation on the Jaitley phone tapping issue, saying the government has all the wherewithal to find out who was behind it.

Tapping phones of MPs a serious issue: Mulayam Singh

March 1, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Samajwadi party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday termed tapping of phones of Members of Parliament as a serious issue, and asked the government to take tough action against culprits.

Phone tapping of BJP leaders their internal operation: Rawat

March 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat on Friday termed attempt to tap phones of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley's cell, as an internal operation of the BJP.

Budget verbose, lacks substance: BJP

February 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Expressing disappointment over the general budget presented Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said it was "verbose" and lacking in substance.

Ruling parties all set to form governments in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya

February 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): The ruling formations in three northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya are all set to form new governments on Thursday as counting of votes for assembly polls is still going on.

Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland: The ruling front seems to retain power

February 28, 2013 at 11:12 AM

The results of assembly elections which have been displaying in three north east states, clearly showing that Left is all set to return in power in Tripura. The assembly polls will decide the electoral fate of 345 contestants,

'Russia remains a key priority for India's foreign policy': Mukherjee

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): Asserting that Russia remains a key priority for India's foreign policy, President Pranab Mukherjee has said the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two nations is a unique and multi-dimensional relationship characterized by stability and warmth.

Russia remains a key priority for India's foreign policy: Pranab Mukherjee

February 27, 2013 at 4:08 PM

President of India Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday called Russia one of the topmost friend countries and said that for India, Russia would always be a key prior nation. Pranab asserted it at his official residence Wednesday while meeting with delegates came from Russia Federation in the leadership of Valentina I Matvienko, Chairperson of the Council of Russian Federation..................

PM greets Jayalalithaa on 65th birthday

February 24, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday greeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa on her 65th birthday.

IAF displays prowess to operate behind 'enemy' lines

February 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Pokharan (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (IANS) Troops slithering down ropes in "enemy territory", transport aircraft flying low to evade radar in the combat zone and supersonic fighters smashing targets with precision missiles and rockets - the Indian Air Force's 'Iron Fist' firepower display in this desert expanse gave ample demonstration of its readiness to meet the country's security needs.

Polling underway in Nagaland and Meghalaya

February 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Dimapur/Shillong, Feb. 23 (ANI): Polling for the assembly elections in two north-eastern states, Nagaland and Meghalaya, has begun.

Who said what on Hyderabad bomb blasts

February 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Parliament Friday discussed the twin blasts that rocked Hyderabad, killing 16 people and injuring over 100.