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

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

Notice to railways, railway tribunal on former member's plea

June 18, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the railway ministry and railway claims tribunal on the plea of a former member who was not re-appointed on it in 2011, and directed that a post be kept vacant on the tribunal till the case is decided.

BJP foresees political re-alignment after elections

June 18, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) Denying that the NDA has weakened with the Janata Dal-United pulling out, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has predicted a re-alignment of political forces before and after the next Lok Sabha election.

BJP to launch nationwide 'jail bharo' agitation June 17

June 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The BJP will launch a nationwide "Jail Bharo Aandolan" - fil jais agitation - from June 17 to June 30 against "scams, corruption, price-rise and misuse of constitutional institutions" by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, a party leader said Friday.

Federal Front: TDP ready to join, Nitish says talks on (Roundup)

June 13, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi/Patna/Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) The proposal for a Federal Front got some boost Thursday with the Telugu Desam expressing readiness to join it while Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his JD-U was holding discussions with his West Bengal and Odisha counterparts, Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik, on the issue.

BJP reaches out to JD-U to prevent snap (Roundup)

June 13, 2013 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi/Patna, June 13 (IANS) Frantic efforts continued through Thursday to save the NDA from rupture as BJP leaders met with the leadership of the JD-U, the alliance's second largest component, to clear the latter's misgivings over Narendra Modi leading the 2014 Lok Sabha poll campaign.

TDP willing to joint Federal Front

June 13, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is ready to join the Federal Front proposed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu told reporters Thursday.

Andhra assembly remains paralysed over Telangana issue

June 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh assembly remains paralysed over the Telangana issue, with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) stalling the house for the third consecutive day Thursday.

BJP asks JD-U not to run down Modi

June 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party leader M. Venkaiah Naidu Thursday asked Janata Dal-United leaders not to make derogatory remarks against his party colleague and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Proposed 'Federal Front' gets another partner TDP before inception

June 13, 2013 at 12:28 PM

However the proposed Federal Front is just a castle in air, still it has got another supporter like Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in South. TDP chief N. Chanra Babu Naidu has supported the concept and said that the coming time is for regional parties

TDP willing to join Federal Front

June 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is ready to join the Federal Front proposed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu indicated to reporters Thursday.

Andhra assembly remains paralysed over Telangana issue

June 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh assembly remains paralysed over the Telangana issue, with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) stalling the house for the third consecutive day Thursday.

Yeddyurappa hopeful of BJP leaders convincing 'upset' Advani

June 10, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bangalore, June 10 (ANI): Terming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani's decision to quit from all key post in the party as a very 'unfortunate' political development, former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Monday expressed hope that saffron brigade leaders would convince the stalwart to withdraw his resignation.

BJP leaders huddled at Advani's residence

June 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Several BJP leaders Monday huddled at the residence of party veteran L.K. Advani to persuade him to withdraw his resignation from party posts even as BJP president Rajnath Singh refused to accept Advani's resignayion.

BJP's fortunes will not improve under Modi: TDP

June 9, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Hyderabad, June 9 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Sunday said the BJP's fortunes would not improve with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi leading the party's campaign in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Modi to lead BJP's 2014 election battle (Intro Roundup)

June 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Panaji, June 9 (IANS) Riding over dissent and differences within, Gujarat Chief Minister and Hindutva icon Narendra Modi was Sunday named to lead the BJP into the 2014 Lok Sabha battle, marking the end of the era of the party's ageing patriarchs.

Modi to lead BJP's 2014 election battle (Roundup)

June 9, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Panaji, June 9 (IANS) Riding over dissent and differences within, Gujarat Chief Minister and Hindutva icon Narendra Modi was Sunday named to lead the BJP into the 2014 Lok Sabha battle, marking the end of the era of the party's ageing patriarchs.

BJP meet not to discuss PM candidate: Venkaiah Naidu

June 5, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Hyderabad, June 5 (IANS) The national executive of the BJP will not discuss its prime ministerial candidate at its three-day meeting beginning in Goa Friday, BJP leader M. Venkaiah Naidu said Wednesday.

BJP asks UPA to table Telangana bill in parliament

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh has asked the UPA government to table a bill in parliament to carve out a separate Telangana state out of Andhra Pradesh, saying his party would extend unconditional support.

Chandrababu Naidu re-elected TDP chief

May 28, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Hyderabad, May 28 (IANS) Nara Chandrababu Naidu was Tuesday unanimously re-elected as the president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the ninth consecutive term.

Differences in NTR family come to the fore again

May 28, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Hyderabad, May 28 (IANS) Despite Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu's claim that there is no power struggle in the family of party founder N.T. Rama Rao, the differences in the family once again came to fore Tuesday.

Chandrababu Naidu asks TDP cadre to gear up for polls

May 27, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Hyderabad, May 27 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) began its 'Mahanadu' or annual convention here Monday with party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu asking the cadre to gear up for next year's elections.

YSR Congress leader Jagan has a year in jail

May 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Hyderabad, May 27 (IANS) YSR Congress party chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, or Jagan as he is popularly called, Monday completed one year in jail in a disproportionate assets case. The member of parliament from Kadapa was arrested by the CBI on this day last year.

TDP to continue fight till all tainted ministers are dropped

May 26, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 26 (IANS) Terming the resignations of two Andhra Pradesh ministers charged in Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's case only a partial victory, TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Sunday said their fight would continue till all tainted ministers are dropped from the state cabinet.

No power struggle in NTR family, says Chandrababu Naidu

May 26, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 26 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Sunday denied that there is any power struggle in the family of party founder N. T. Rama Rao, who was popularly known as NTR.

I am not aspirant for PM's post: Chandrababu Naidu

May 26, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 26 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Sunday said he was not aspirant for the prime minister's post.

Chandrababu Naidu exudes confidence about forming Third Front Government

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (ANI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said he was confident that a Third Front would form the next government after the 2014 general elections.

Naidu to meet Mukherjee on tainted ministers

May 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Leaders of the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will meet President Pranab Mukherjee to demand that tainted ministers in Andhra Pradesh be sacked, party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu said Wednesday.

Congress workers protest against BJP attack on PM

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Protesting against Bharatiya Janata Party's continuous demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, hundreds of Youth Congress workers on Wednesday gathered outside the BJP headquarters at Ashoka Road here.

TDP urges Andhra governor to sack 'tainted' ministers

May 13, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh's main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Monday urged Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan to sack "tainted" ministers.

Rajiv Shukla criticises BJP for frequently demanding PM's resignation

May 13, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Jabalpur, May 13 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla has criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for frequently demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

BJP to start "Jail Bharo Andolan" against UPA Govt.: Venkaiah Naidu

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Bangalore, May 12 (ANI): Asserting that the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has no moral right to continue, senior BJP leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the opposition party will start a "Jail Bharo Andolan" from May 27 to June 3 against the Congress-led UPA Government.

TDP demands sacking of 'tainted' Andhra ministers

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) The opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh are mounting pressure on the government for resignations of "tainted" ministers following the removal of two central ministers who faced corruption charges.

Senior leader Srihari quits TDP

May 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) The main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh suffered another setback when its senior leader Kadiam Srihari quit the party Saturday.

Chandrababu asks PM to respond to SC strictures

May 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Thursday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to respond to the Supreme Court passing strictures against the government for tinkering with the CBI report on coal blocks allocation.

Yeddyurappa wins, aide Shobha loses

May 8, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Former chief minister and Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) president B.S. Yeddyurappa won from Shikaripura Wednesday in his home district Shimoga, but his close aide Shoba Karandlaje lost badly from Rajaji Nagar in northwest Bangalore.

Heart of CBI draft report changed, says BJP

May 8, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday alleged that the heart of the CBI draft report in the coal allocations controversy had been changed and said the Supreme Court has made some "serious observations" in the matter.

Karnataka BJP MLAs to meet May 14 to elect new leader

May 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Newly-elected BJP legislators in Karnataka will meet to elect their new leader May 14 in Bangalore, party leader M. Venkaiah Naidu said here Wednesday.

NTR's family unites for statue unveiling

May 7, 2013 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Setting aside their differences, the members of the family of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao united for the unveiling of his statue in Parliament House complex here Tuesday.

Venkaiah Naidu welcomes unveiling of NTR's statue in Parliament(Update)

May 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday expressed his delight after the unveiling of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao's statue in Parliament, saying it is the happiest day for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the people of the state.

NTR's family comes together for statue unveiling

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Keeping aside their differences, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao's family members came together for the unveiling of his statue in parliament Tuesday.

Chandrababu Naidu receives invitation for NTR statue unveiling

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Monday received an invitation for the ceremony to unveil party founder N.T. Rama Rao's statue in Parliament House Tuesday.

Row erupts over unveiling NTR's statue in parliament

May 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao's larger-than-life statue is set to be unveiled in Parliament House Tuesday. TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and NTR's widow Lakshmi Parvathi, however, were not invited, much to their consternation.

Row erupts over unveiling NTR's statue in parliament

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) With the statue of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao set to be unveiled in Parliament House Tuesday, a row has erupted as party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and the late leader's widow Lakshmi Parvathi were not invited to the ceremony.

Sixty percent voter turnout till 5 pm in Karnataka

May 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Karnataka, May 5 (ANI): In Karnataka, the legislative assembly, which concluded at 6 pm with 60 percent voter turnout till 5 pm.

Congress will get a clear majority in Karnataka, says Moily

May 5, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Veerappa Moily on Sunday expressed confidence that the Congress Party would emerge as a winner with maximum seats in Karnataka.

BJP's Venkaiah Naidu falls in line at polling booth

May 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Ruling BJP's senior leader and lawmaker M. Venkaiah Naidu had a taste of the people's power Sunday when he was snubbed by voters when he tried to muscle his way into a polling booth with party workers and supporters, jumping the queue.

Karnataka assembly polls: 15 to 20 percent voting in first three hours (Lead:Karnataka polls)

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (ANI): About 15 to 20 percent electorate has cast their vote in the first three hours of polling in Karnataka on Sunday.

BJP will win with majority in Karnataka: Venkaiah Naidu

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Bangalore, May 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday expressed confident that his party would retain its power in Karnataka and will emerge as a winner with maximum seats.

Malaysian Indians come out in support of ruling coalition

May 1, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Singapore, May 1 (IANS) Ahead of the general elections in Malayasia, many Malaysian Indians have come out in support of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in the country.

Naidu promises to bring Andhra back on path of development

April 27, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Winding up his nearly seven-month long 'padyatra' (walkathon), Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Saturday promised to bring back Andhra Pradesh on the path of development and restore its glory.

Naidu concludes 'padyatra' with show of strength in Vizag

April 27, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu concluded his nearly seven-month long 'padyatra' (walkathon) with a mammoth public meeting in this port city Saturday.

Rajya Sabha chairman talks tough on disruptions

April 21, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Suggesting suspension of live telecast of Question Hour in the upper house of parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President M. Hamid Ansari Sunday said there is a need to correct the "collective behaviour" responsible for frequent disruptions.

Sridevi truly Empress of Indian cinema: Boney Kapoor

April 20, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Producer Boney Kapoor said Saturday his wife-cum-actor Sridevi truly deserves to be honored with the title "Empress of Indian cinema", adding nobody else in the industry deserves the award more than her.

Sons of minister, ex-CM in Congress Karnataka poll list

April 14, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Priyank M. Kharge, son of Minister for Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge, and Ajay Singh, son of former chief minister Dharam Singh figured in the second list of 40 candidates the Congress announced Sunday for the Karnataka assembly polls.

Jagan continues to haunt Congress (Andhra Newsletter)

April 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) The case relating to "disproportionate assets" of YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy continues to haunt the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) naming yet another minister for suspected corruption.

To strengthen it's strong hold, BJP eyeing on Maharshi Valmiki and Baba Saheb

April 10, 2013 at 5:13 PM

To further strengthen its strong hold in Dalits BJP will be celebrating birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar along with initiating various schemes for the benefits and development of the class. Announcing the launch of this program Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said that on 14th of April in Burari Delhi,

NTR's sons tussle over use of father's photographs

April 8, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) A row has broken out between the sons of NTR over using his pictures. N. Harikrishna, the elder son of the legendary Telugu actor and Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) late founder, Monday objected to younger brother N. Balakrishna's attempts to curb the practice.

BJP, Congress, JD-S announce Karnataka poll candidates

April 5, 2013 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and main opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Friday released first lists of their candidates for the May 5 state assembly poll

Parameshwar, Siddaramaiah in Congress' Karnataka poll list

April 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Congress' Karnataka unit chief G.Parameshwar, legislative party leader Siddaramaiah and state women's wing chief Manjula Naidu figure in the first list of 177 assembly poll candidates announced by the party Friday.

Jayaprada to return to Andhra politics

April 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 4 (IANS) Planning a comeback to Andhra Pradesh politics, actress-turned-politician Jayaprada is keen to contest the Lok Sabha election from Rajahmundry, her hometown.

'Kochadaiyaan' trailer to be released at Cannes

April 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) The trailer of Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone starrer Tamil period-drama "Kochadaiyaan" will be unveiled at the forthcoming Cannes International Film Festival in May. The Tamil superstar himself will be present at the event.

'Ensure women in planning roles in rural jobs scheme'

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) As empowerment of rural women remains a major area of concern, a parliamentary panel has asked the government to ensure there are more women in decision-making roles in the flagship rural jobs scheme so that they could devise ways to benefit even the poorest of them.

Ignoring opposition protest, Andhra hikes electricity tariff

March 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) Ignoring opposition protests and despite an unprecedented electricity shortage, Andhra Pradesh government Saturday hiked the electricity tariff by about 15 percent, imposing over Rs.6,000 crore burden on people.

Andhra power protests: History repeating itself ? (Andhra Newsletter)

March 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) History appears to be repeating itself in Andhra Pradesh with the opposition parties closing ranks for state-wide protests over the severe electricity shortage and the proposed hike in tariff.

Fasting TDP leaders forced into hospital

March 30, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) In a midnight crackdown, Hyderabad police forcibly shifted fasting leaders of the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to a state-run hospital after their condition deteriorated.

Condition of fasting TDP leaders deteriorating

March 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, March 29 (IANS) The condition of some of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders deteriorated Friday onn the fourth day of their indefinite fast demanding rollback of the hike in electricity tariff.

Top Maoist leader Sudershan arrested in Andhra

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 PM

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Top Maoist leader Sudershan was Saturday arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Khammam district bordering Chhattisgarh, police said.

Rajya Sabha returns appropriation bill without debate

March 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Thursday returned to the Lok Sabha the appropriation bill after members decided to skip a debate on account of paucity of time and submitted their speeches to the house,

Parliament clears anti-rape law

March 21, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Parliament on Thursday approved a bill that aims to strengthen the country's law on sexual assaults against women with stringent punishments for offences like rape, stalking, voyeurism and acid attacks.

Anti-rape bill passed in parliament after spirited debate (Roundup)

March 21, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The anti-rape bill, providing for enhanced punishment for rape, making stalking and voyeurism criminal offences and fixing age of consent for sex at 18, got parliamentary approval Thursday with the Rajya Sabha passing the bill with voice vote.

Ensure women's protection, say Rajya Sabha members

March 21, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Rajya Sabha members, irrespective of party affiliation, Thursday expressed concern over security of women and demanded strong measures for their protection as the upper house debated the anti-rape bill.

Rajya Sabha returns appropriation bill

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Thursday returned to the Lok Sabha the appropriation bill after members decided to submit their speeches to the house, skipping a debate on account of paucity of time.

Will not bring no-trust motion against government: BJP

March 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After the DMK Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the ruling UPA, the BJP said it would not bring a no-confidence motion as it wants the government to fall on its own.

Will not bring no confidence motion: BJP

March 19, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After the DMK Tuesday announced withdrawal of support from the UPA, the BJP said it will not bring a no confidence motion as it wants the government to fall on its own.

BJP blames government for bad economic situation

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday blamed the Congress-led UPA government for the "bad economic situation" in the country, saying it cannot put the entire blame on global slowdown.

Divided opposition may help Congress breathe easy (Andhra Pradesh Newsletter)

March 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Hyderabad, March 15 (IANS) One rarely comes across a situation in politics where the main opposition party is seen as trying to save the ruling party -- but that is what Andhra Pradesh is currently witnessing.

Rajya Sabha adjourned over harassment of fishermen

March 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon Thursday as AIADMK members sought an immediate reply from the government on the alleged harassment of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.

TDP not to support TRS' no-confidence motion in Andhra

March 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) The main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh has refused to support the no-confidence motion proposed to be moved by the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in the state assembly during the budget session.

Italian marines' row: BJP accuses government of collusion

March 13, 2013 at 11:34 AM

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday accused the Central Government of colluding with Italy over the latter's refusal to send back two marines charged with the murder of two fishermen off the Kerala coast last year.

Venkaiah Naidu seeks Govt. explanation over Ram Singh's suicide in Tihar

March 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday sought an explanation from the Congress-led UPA Government over the alleged suicide by Ram Singh, one of the key accused in the December 16 gang-rape case.

Union Cabinet fails to reach consensus on anti-rape law

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar.7 (ANI): The Union cabinet on Thursday failed to arrive at a consensus on the way forward on anti-rape laws, but reiterated its commitment to introduce tough laws to combat crimes against women.

CII delegation on a two-day business trip to China's Kunming

March 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) An Indian business delegation will be in Kunming, capital of China's Yunnan province, this week to seek investment from Chinese companies in eastern India in sectors like infrastructure, manufacturing, metals and minerals and healthcare.

Parliamentary Standing Committee says 'No mercy to accused of rape, murder'

March 1, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 1 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has urged the Congress-led UPA Government not to grant mercy to those accused in rape and murder cases.

Government not tapping any phones, asserts Shinde

March 1, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday stressed that the government was not involved in keeping tabs on phone conversations of MPs, even as the opposition members alleged "official" involvement in the attempts to access call records of BJP leader Arun Jaitley.

MPs' panel suggests death for rapists, repeat offenders

March 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Friday upheld death penalty in rare cases of rape and for repeat offenders, as suggested by a central ordinance, while shying from terming marital rape a crime in its recommendations.

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.

Govt not involved in tapping any phone: Shinde

March 1, 2013 at 3:27 PM

The UPA government was not involved in any phone tapping, which was alleged from opposition over the government, said Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to member of parliaments (MPs) in Rajya Sabha on Friday.......................

Government not tapping any phones: Shinde

March 1, 2013 at 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Expressing concern over attempts to access phone call details of Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Friday that the government was not involved in keeping tabs on phone conversations of MPs.

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.

India should take proactive steps on issues concerning Lankan Tamils: Venkaiah Naidu

February 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): Expressing disappointment over the government's approach towards the issues concerning Sri Lankan Tamils, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday urged India to play a proactive role and raise this issue before the international community.

83,000 toxic chemicals pose unknown threats

February 26, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Sydney, Feb 26 (IANS) Some 83,000 synthetic chemicals circulate freely in water, soil, air, wildlife, food and manufactured goods, posing unknown threats to human and environmental health, scientists warn.

Venkaiah Naidu visits Hyderabad blast sites

February 23, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, Feb. 23 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu visited the bomb blast sites here on Saturday.

India committed to combat terror: Shinde

February 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Under opposition attack in the wake of twin blasts in Hyderabad, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday went on the defensive, saying that government was taking tough steps against terrorism.

Hyderabad blasts: Khurshid calls for national unity

February 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb. 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday called for national unity in wake of the twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad, and termed it as an act of external aggression.

Sanjay Raut blames Centre for Hyderabad blasts

February 22, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday blamed the Congress-led UPA Government for the twin blasts in Hyderabad.

Government taking terrorism casually: BJP

February 22, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday slammed the government for taking terrorism "casually", saying that it did not act despite having intelligence inputs on the Hyderabad blast.

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice over Hyderabad bombings

February 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice before lunch Friday as opposition members slammed the government for adopting a casual approach towards terror and demanded a discussion on the twin bomb attacks in Hyderabad.

BJP leaders protest against home minister, detained

February 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Several BJP leaders were detained here Wednesday when they tried to take out a march to protest Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remarks linking the BJP and RSS with terrorism.

BJP leaders detained during protest

February 20, 2013 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Several BJP leaders were detained here Wednesday when they sought to take out a march to protest Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remarks linking the BJP and RSS with terrorism.