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

Yashwant Sinha wants India to talk to Chinese Premier from 'a position of strength'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said that the UPA-II government should hold talks with the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang "from a position of strength".

India should ask China to stay away from Arunachal border: Takam Sanjoy

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy on Saturday urged the Indian Government to be assertive in asking China to stay away from his state.

Food Security Bill should be passed only after proper debate: Sitaram Yechury

May 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Food Security Bill should be passed only after proper debate.

Manish Tewari hopes Food Security Bill will be passed by Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Food Security Bill will be passed by the Parliament.

2G JPC term extended till monsoon session

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Monday extended till the monsoon session the time for submission of the report of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation.

Speaker rejects demand to remove 2G JPC chief

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Thursday rejected the opposition demand for removal of P.C. Chacko as the head of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation, a parliament source said.

'India has become laughing stock over 2G', says Yashwant Sinha

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday denounced the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report on the 2G spectrum scam, saying it has made the country and its people a laughing stock.

Congress, opposition at daggers drawn over 2G JPC report (Intro Roundup)

April 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Congress and the opposition were at daggers drawn Thursday, with the latter demanding the removal of P.C. Chacko as the head of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation and the former pressing for debarring three BJP members from voting on its report. Chacko said he wouldn't budge.

Congress, opposition at daggers drawn over 2G JPC report (Roundup)

April 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Congress and the opposition were at daggers drawn Thursday, with the latter demanding the removal of P.C. Chacko as the head of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation and the former pressing for debarring three BJP members from voting on its report.

Now, Congress wants three BJP members out of 2G JPC

April 25, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Counter-attacking after 15 opposition members of the 2G JPC told Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar they had no confidence in its chairman P.C. Chacko, the Congress members Thursday met her tp demand three BJP MPs be removed from the panel or debarred from voting due to conflict of interest.

2G scam: JPC meeting expected today

April 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM

The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee P.C. Chacko who is hearing for the 2G Scam on Thrusday said that the JPC will decide today whether to adopt the 2G scam report or not at 3 pm.

2G scam: Stormy JPC meeting expected today

April 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee looking into the 2G scam, P.C.Chacko said Thursday that the JPC will at 3pm, decide on whether to adopt the 2G scam report or not.

Your silence will prove your guilt: Yashwant Sinha to PM

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh again saying his silence over his alleged involvement in the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam will only confirm his guilt.

Yashwant Sinha for 'very firm steps' to deal with China

April 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Soft policies towards China will not work, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha said Tuesday and asked the government to take "very firm steps" to deal with the reported Chinese incursion in Ladakh region.

2G scam: BJP, Left, DMK submit privilege notices against JPC chairman Chacko

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): Members of Parliament representing the BJP, the Left and the DMK have submitted privilege notices against Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman P C Chacko for the manner in which the JPC draft report on the 2G spectrum scam was leaked to the media even before it reached most of the 30 panel members.

Karnataka traders complain of losses due to price hike of poll campaign products

April 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Bangalore, April 21 (ANI): Traders in Karnataka, which will have state assembly polls next month, are complaining of losses, especially in the wake of campaign material prices being hiked.

PM candidate row: BJP sidelines Yashwant Sinha's remark, takes on Nitish

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday downplayed party leader Yashwant Sinha's remark backing veteran L.K. Advani to be the NDA's choice for the Prime Minister's post if the alliance comes to power after the next Lok Sabha polls, saying the party's parliamentary board would take a final call on the candidate for the coveted post.

Manish Tewari belittles BJP's demand to call PM to appear before JPC

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday downplayed senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha's demand that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh should depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G, saying none of the members of the opposition raised any such demand till the time he was in the panel.

Manish Tewari belittles BJP's demand to call PM to appear before JPC

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday downplayed senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha's demand that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh should depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G, saying none of the members of the opposition raised any such demand till the time he was in the panel.

'Disappointed over PM's refusal to appear before JPC': Yashwant Sinha

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday informed that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh stating he is 'surprised and disappointed' over his refusal to depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G scam.

PM to Sinha: All 2G records already with JPC

April 3, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Two days after BJP leader Yashwant Sinha asked him to depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probing the allotment of 2G spectrum, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said all records in the case had already been placed before the panel.

Davis Cup awards to be presented

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Bangalore, April 3 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) will be honouring veteran Ramanathan Krishnan and his son Ramesh, Anand Amritraj and Mahesh Bhupathi with the ITF Davis Cup Commitment award here Saturday during the Asia/Oceania Group I play-off tie between India and Indonesia.

Yashwant Sinha should not have commented on 2G: Congress

April 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday said BJP leader Yashwant Sinha should not have commented on the 2G scam as he was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probing it.

Rajnath's new team capable of achieving its mandate of displacing Congress: Punj

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism for leaving out several party veterans into the party's decision making body for 2014, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Balbir Punj on Monday said party chief Rajnath Singh's new team is capable of achieving its mandate of displacing the ruling Congress Party, which represents the forces of three evils that is corruption, inflation and terrorism.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh were stolen from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Parliament adjourned till 2 over Sri Lanka

March 19, 2013 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till 2 p.m. Tuesday as DMK and AIADMK members vocally raised the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils.

Will ask Sri Lanka for independent probe of rights violations: Khurshid

March 7, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Describing the plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka as a "huge humanitarian problem" which has to end, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday that India will ask the island nation's government for an independent inquiry into allegations of human rights violations there.

Due weight to MPs views on Sri Lankan vote, assures Khurshid

March 7, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday refused to spell out the Indian government's stand on the upcoming UN rights panel vote on Sri Lanka but said it would take into consideration parliamentarians' views on the issue.

JPC on VVIP chopper deal meaningless: BJP

February 27, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Rejecting the government's offer for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the VVIP helicopter deal, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) said Wednesday this was aimed at scuttling the investigations as the current Lok Sabha's term will end next year.

Khurshid downplays Hagel's 'anti-India' remark, BJP for apt reply

February 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday downplayed Chuck Hagel's alleged remark that India has over the years 'financed problems' for Pakistan, saying the U.S. Defense Secretary nominee has made no such statement.

Rail budget has camouflaged hikes, say BJP and Left

February 26, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The BJP and the Left Tuesday slammed the government's railway budget, saying it was eyewash as there were camouflaged hikes in passenger fares apart from the increase that took place before parliament's budget session started.

Congress lauds, BJP condemns rail budget

February 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The ruling Congress and its union ministers Tuesday praised the railway budget as "commendable" but the opposition parties, including the BJP and the BSP, slammed it, describing it as "disappointing".

Shinde: An asset or liability for Congress?

February 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, who regretted his statement linking the BJP and the RSS with terrorism just two days ago, is again in the eye of a political storm over the alleged intelligence failure behind the Hyderabad blasts that killed 16 people and injured 117.

Chopper deal: BJP ask Government to come out with facts and names of beneficiaries

February 19, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): Accusing the Congress Party of creating confusion on the issue of alleged corruption in the AgustaWestland deal for 12 VVIP choppers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday asked the government to come out with actual facts and the names of the ultimate beneficiaries of kickbacks during the upcoming budget session of Parliament.

Congress' support to Justice Katju has strengthened belief about his bias: BJP

February 18, 2013 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 18 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the open and continues statements of the Congress spokespersons and leaders favouring Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju, have proved our belief that he is biased and working on a particular agenda.

BJP demands removal of Justice Katju from PCI

February 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 18 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a tough stance against Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju, as senior party leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday said that Katju should be dismissed immediately for being biased.

Mixed reaction to Vinod Rai's comment on CAG's role

February 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi/ Cambridge (Massachusetts, US), Feb.8 (ANI): A cross section of political leaders and a former CAG official on Friday gave a mixed reaction to Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai's demanding comment that the role of the CAG cannot be confined to just submitting financial propriety reports to Parliament.

BJP pulls up Manish Tewari, takes dig at dynastic leadership in Congress

February 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday hit back at Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari over his remark on Rajnath Singh's gag order with regard to the 2014 prime ministerial candidate, saying that the leadership of the main opposition party is based on merits and consensus, whereas in the Congress it is all about dynastic control.

'Claims about leadership exposes BJP's impatience, exasperation': Manish Tewari

February 5, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday reiterated that Delhi is a very distant dream for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and said making completely wild claims about leadership and various other issues when elections are still 13 months away only exposes the impatience and the exasperation if not the relentless ambition for power in their ranks.

Shatrughan Sinha defies BJP President's gag order to avoid commenting on PM candidate

February 4, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Patna, Feb. 4 (ANI): Despite Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh asking his partymen not to comment on the 2014 prime ministerial candidate, actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha on Monday appeared to be in tune with party veteran Yashwant Sinha on the 2014 prime ministerial candidate, and said it would be better if the party takes a final call on it prior to the Lok Sabha polls.

Shatrughan backs Modi as PM candidate

February 4, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Patna, Feb 4 (IANS) BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha Monday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was suitable to become the prime minister of India.

BJP leaders meet RSS functionaries

January 31, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Top BJP leaders, including L.K. Advani, Rajnath Singh and Sushma Swaraj, Thursday met senior RSS functionaries against the backdrop of some demands from within the party for declaring Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate.

Shiromani Akali Dal plays safe on BJP's PM candidate

January 30, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Amid the ongoing verbal battle within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 2014 Prime Ministerial candidate, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) lawmaker Harsimrat Kaur on Wednesday said that her party being the oldest and the most trusted ally will stand by the decision taken by the main opposition party in this regard.

Parliamentary board will decide the P.M. candidate, says Rajnath Singh

January 30, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Amid the all speculation about the Prime Ministerial candidature from the pary, BJP president Rajnath Singh has mad it clear that only the parliamentary board of the party would decide on the prime ministerial candidate.

Parliamentary board will decide on PM candidate: Rajnath Singh

January 30, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Only the parliamentary board of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would decide on the prime ministerial candidate, party president Rajnath Singh said Wednesday as speculation continued over the issue.

Rajnath Singh avoids commenting on Vaidya's blog on Gadkari's exit as BJP president

January 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday refused to comment on senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue M.G. Vaidya's blog where he has said that former BJP president Nitin Gadkari was ousted due to an 'internal political conspiracy'.

Jethmalani, Yashwant bat for 'secular' Modi as PM

January 29, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Supporting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, party MPs Yashwant Sinha and Ram Jethmalani Tuesday said Modi was "secular" and the party should convince allies like JD-U of his suitability.

Jethmalani now bats for Modi, says 'Gujarat CM is 100 percent secular'

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi/Patna, Jan. 29 (ANI): Asserting that Narendra Modi is impeccably secular, suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and noted criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday said the Gujarat Chief Minister was the best Prime Ministerial candidate for the party.

Modi is impeccably secular: Jethmalani

January 29, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) While supporting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, suspended party leader Ram Jethmalani Tuesday said that Modi was "impeccably secular".

Delhi far for BJP, says Manish Tewari

January 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) With debate raging in the BJP over making Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi its prime ministerial candidate, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Tuesday said Delhi is far for the party, immaterial of who leads it in general election.

Manish Tewari pokes fun at BJP over bid to project Modi as PM candidate

January 29, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 29 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday poked fun at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the infighting within its fold on Narendra Modi being projected as the Prime Ministerial candidate, saying 2014 is far off and Delhi is even farther for the main opposition party.

Jethmalani backs Modi for prime minister

January 29, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Suspended BJP leader Ram Jethmalani Tuesday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the best prime ministerial candidate for the party.

Sinha pitches for Modi as PM candidate, BJP says decision later (Third Lead)

January 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Former union minister Yashwant Sinha Monday backed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP's prime ministerial candidate but the party said that a decision will come "at an appropriate time" and a key ally said they would comment when it was official.

Yashwant Sinha for Modi as BJP's PM candidate

January 28, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha Monday endorsed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate of the party.

Yashwant Sinha says BJP will surge if Modi declared PM candidate

January 28, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 28 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday said that declaring Narendra Modi as Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections would substantially benefit the party.

Congress refuses to comment on Modi

January 28, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Congress Monday refused to comment on the debate in the BJP over making Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi its prime ministerial candidate, terming it an "internal matter".

Yashwant Sinha backs Modi as BJP's PM candidate

January 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha Monday endorsed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate from the party.

Modi should be BJP's PM candidate: Yashwant Sinha

January 28, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha Monday endorsed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate in the next general election.

BJP will flourish under new leadership: Yashwant Sinha

January 23, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Bhopal, Jan. 23 (ANI): Expressing happiness over the election of Rajnath Singh as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), senior party leader Yashwant Sinha, who had protested against a second presidential term for Nitin Gadkari, said the party will flourish under a new experienced and energetic leadership.

Trouble in BJP: Gadkari out, Rajnath likely as president

January 23, 2013 at 12:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) In dramatic developments on the eve of presidential nominations in the BJP, incumbent Nitin Gadkari announced late evening Tuesday that he will not seek a second term while former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Rajnath Singh emerged as his likely successor.

Yashwant may contest Gadkari's re-election as BJP chief

January 22, 2013 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) BJP leader and former finance minister Yashwant Sinha may contest against Nitin Gadkari, who is seeking a second term as BJP president, party sources said Tuesday.

Mahesh Jethmalani says will contest BJP president polls if no one challenges Gadkari

January 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Well known lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has said that he will throw his hat in the BJP presidential poll ring if there is no to challenge incumbent Nitin Gadkari.

LoC attack: Yashwant Sinha welcomes PM's tough response to Pak

January 15, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 15 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's statement that there cannot be business as usual with Pakistan in wake of the brutal killing of Indian jawans along the Line of Control (LoC).

Yashwant Sinha pulls up Centre for initiating talks with Pak

January 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 14 (ANI): Taking potshots at the Congress-led UPA Government for initiating talks with Pakistan, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday said he does not have any hopes from the Brigade Commander-level flag meeting between the two sides, and added that New Delhi should reply in kind to the inhuman actions of Islamabad.

Bite the bullet, Yashwant Sinha tells Govt.

January 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 10 (ANI): Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha today asked the government to show the political will to bite the bullet by checking the alarming fiscal deficit in the Union Budget to control inflation.

R.P. Singh to appear before 2G JPC Jan 22

January 8, 2013 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Former auditor R.P. Singh and Attorney General Goolam E. Vahanvati will appear before a parliamentary panel looking into the 2G spectrum issue on Jan 22, sources said Tuesday.

Five killed in Maharashtra accidents

December 30, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Nashik, Dec 30 (IANS) Five people, including a man and his daughter, were killed and 23 others injured in two separate accidents in Maharashtra, police said.

Pak 'misinformed' about actual reasons of Saeed's arrest: Shinde

December 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik was "misinformed" about the actual reasons for the arrest of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, the and mastermind of Mumbai terror attack of 2008.

BJP takes on Shinde, says Pakistan does not stand by its commitments

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday lashed out at Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for not contradicting Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik's statements, and said that the relationship between the two Asian neighbours will improve only if New Delhi confronts Islamabad with the truth of the situation.

BJP slams government on Rehman Malik's controversial quotes

December 17, 2012 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday demanded an explanation from the government on the controversial remarks made by Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik during his three-day visit which ended Sunday.

Retired judge to inquire into Walmart lobbying reports: Kamal Nath

December 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): To ensure smooth functioning of Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath announced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday the government will appoint a retired judge to hold the inquiry into reports on lobbying by international supermarket chain Walmart to open the way for foreign equity in retail trade in India.

Wal-Mart lobbying rocks parliament, government ready for probe

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The issue of international supermarket chain Wal-Mart lobbying in the US to open the way for FDI in retail in India rocked both houses of parliament Tuesday and the government responded it was ready for a probe and wanted to get the facts of the matter.

Wal-Mart lobbying rocks parliament, government open to probe

December 11, 2012 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The issue of international supermarket chain Wal-Mart lobbying in the US to open the way for FDI in retail in India rocked both houses of parliament Tuesday as the opposition across the political divide sought a probe into the matter.

BJP demands time-bound judicial probe on Walmart lobbying issue

December 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Despite the Centre making it absolutely clear that it was open to inquiry on the Walmart lobbying issue, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday asked the Congress-led UPA Government to order a judicial probe in connection with the case and see that the report is submitted within 60 days.

BJP disrupts parliament over Wal-Mart lobbying issue

December 11, 2012 at 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Proceedings in both houses of parliament were stalled Tuesday as the BJP took up the issue of international supermarket chain Wal-Mart lobbying in the US to open the way for foreign equity in retail trade in India.

Economic reforms back on track: Congress

December 10, 2012 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Congress Monday said economic reforms were back on track and appealed to various parties to support it in getting key legislations passed in parliament.

Speaker decides to hold combined debate on FDI, FEMA

December 4, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Tuesday rejected the opposition's plea to hold separate debate and voting on foreign investment in retail and modifications to the FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act).

Former Prime Minister I.K Gujral passes away

November 30, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Gurgaon, Nov. 30 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passed away at the Medanta Hospital here on Friday after a prolonged illness. He was 92.

BJP under siege ? from within

November 29, 2012 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) It should have been marshalling its strengths to take on the Congress with balloting in several states next year and general elections due in 2014, but India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is instead battling internal demons that have led to strains and tensions between its top leaders.

12 people injured in Delhi cylinder blast

November 29, 2012 at 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) At least 12 people, including four women, suffered burns when an apparently leaking cooking gas cylinder burst here Thursday, police said. Three of them were in critical condition.

Yashwant Sinha says 'cash transfer scheme a pure election stunt'

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 28 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday lashed out at the ruling Congress Party for announcing the cash transfer scheme in its headquarter and linking it with Rahul Gandhi, saying this move is a pure election stunt aimed at the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

BJP issues show cause notice to Jethmalani

November 26, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday asked its Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani, already suspended for "indiscipline and anti?party activities", to explain why he should not be expelled from the party for six years.

BJP suspends Ram Jethmalani

November 25, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The BJP has suspended from the party its leader Ram Jethmalani, who earlier demanded party chief Nitin Gadkari's removal and spoke against the party's line on the appointment of a new CBI chief, sources said Sunday.

BJP cautions Jethmalani, Shatrughan joins oust Gadkari chorus

November 24, 2012 at 11:25 PM

New Delhi/Patna, Nov 24 (IANS) The BJP's internal troubles resurfaced Saturday with the party taking a serious note of Ram Jethmalani questioning the stance over appointment of new CBI chief and Shatrughan Sinha joining those who have asked Nitin Gadkari to step down as party chief.

Anti?Sinha posters come up near BJP office

November 22, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Posters critical of Yashwant Sinha appeared near the BJP's central office here Thursday, days after he demanded the resignation of party chief Nitin Gadkari over financial dealings of a company linked to him. The BJP has condemned the anti?Sinha posters.

BJP says Government showing 'executive despotism'

November 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday lashed out at the Congress and alleged that the UPA Government is showing executive despotism in the name of executive order.

BSP, SP disrupting parliament at government's behest: Yashwant Sinha

November 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov.22 (ANI): Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday alleged that some political parties were in cahoots with the UPA Government with the singular aim of disrupting the winter session of parliament.

Anti-Yashwant Sinha posters emerge in Delhi over his Gadkari resign demand

November 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov.22 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha faced the ire of some party activists, who launched a poster war against him for demanding the resignation of BJP president Nitin Gadkari.

BJP disapproves of Yashwant Sinha's remarks on Gadkari (Third Lead)

November 20, 2012 at 10:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The internal tussle in the BJP over continuation of Nitin Gadkari as party president resurfaced Tuesday, two days before the winter session of parliament, with party MP Yashwant Sinha demanding that he step down. The BJP disapproved of Sinha's move and asked him to reconsider his remarks.

BJP disapproves of Yashwant Sinha's remarks on Gadkari

November 20, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The BJP disapproved of the remarks made by party leader Yashwant Sinha Tuesday seeking the resignation of party president Nitin Gadkari, saying he should reconsider his comments.

Jethmalani backs Yashwant Sinha for coming out against Gadkari

November 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 20 (ANI): Veteran lawyer and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday backed senior arty colleague Yashwant Sinha for his resent statement against party president Nitin Gadkari.

BJP disapproves of Yashwant Sinha's remarks on Gadkari

November 20, 2012 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The BJP disapproved of the remarks made by party leader Yashwant Sinha Tuesday seeking the resignation of party president Nitin Gadkari, saying he should reconsider his comments.

BJP disapproves Yashwant Sinha's remarks on Gadkari

November 20, 2012 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday disapproved the remarks of senior party leader Yashwant Sinha seeking resignation of party president Nitin Gadkari, saying he should reconsider his statement.

Daily dose of cultural treat for Agra tourists

November 18, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Agra, Nov 18 (IANS) Tourists to Agra will get a daily dose of cultural treat in an effort to showcase the "pristine art forms" of India to both Indians and foreigners.

Government blames CAG for poor 2G show, to hold another round

November 16, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Smarting under the poor response to the 2G auction, the government Friday said it would try to sell spectrum in circles where there were no bidders by the end of this fiscal.

Gadkari calls Vaidya's remark unfounded, says 'BJP unitedly behind Modi'

November 12, 2012 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has termed as unfounded M.G. Vaidya's remark that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was behind the campaign to make him quit as the party chief, and said all leaders have been working cohesively and unitedly for the cause of the party.

'Vaidya's remark on Modi his personal opinion': Venkaiah Naidu

November 12, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Chennai/Hazaribagh, Nov. 12 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that M.G. Vaidya's remark that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was behind the campaign against party chief Nitin Gadkari was his personal opinion and not the official stand of the RSS.

RSS remote controls BJP, umbilical link stretches back to Nagpur: Tewari

November 12, 2012 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 12 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Monday said that M.G. Vaidya's alleged remark that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was behind the dissent against Nitin Gadkari proves the fact that the RSS remote controls the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and that the umbilical cord stretches all the way back to Nagpur.

BJP refuses to comment on Vaidya's blog, says party united under Gadkari

November 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 12 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday played down senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader MG Vaidya's alleged remark that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was behind the dissent against Nitin Gadkari, saying the party is united under the party chief's leadership and fighting against all the conspiracies of the ruling Congress Party together.

Modi behind dissent against Gadkari, says RSS leader Vaidya

November 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader MG Vaidya has alleged that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was behind the campaign against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari.