Politics News

Karunanidhi calls all party meet on Sri Lanka situation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Monday called for a meeting of all state party leaders Tuesday to discuss 'the worsening situation of minority Tamils in Sri Lanka'.4:00 PM on November 24

Upendra joins Chiranjeevi's party

Former union minister P. Upendra, who resigned from Congress last week, Monday joined the Prajya Rajyam party floated recently by Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi.4:00 PM on November 24

17 new cars purchased by Left government in Kerala for Ministers

Gone are the days when a Left party in power signalled austerity and an end to extravagant spending.3:02 PM on November 24

Left, TDP and JD-S call for protest day against oil prices

The Left parties, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Monday called for a protest day on Dec 2 against increasing prices of petrol and diesel and the government's 'callous stand' on the issue.3:00 PM on November 24

Maoists in Jharkhand term assured employment scheme 'anti labour'

Maoist rebels in Jharkhand have attacked the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, which assures people in rural areas 100 days of paid work in a year, as 'anti labourer' and demanded that work be available round the year.2:02 PM on November 24

Advani slams PM's 100-day roadmap to fight terror

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Monday slammed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's proposal for a task force to counter terrorism within a deadline of 100 days as 'distressing' and demanded that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) be revived instead.2:02 PM on November 24

Achuthanandan and Chandy spar in assembly over Smart City

The first day of the winter session of the Kerala Assembly Monday saw Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan and leader of opposition Oommen Chandy crossing swords over the Rs.15 billion 'Smart City' project coming up in Kochi.2:00 PM on November 24

It is election time folks, but not for the armed forces

It is voting time again with assembly polls on in six states and general elections just round the corner, but for the tens of thousands of armed forces personnel in the country it is another occasion to let go their fundamental right to vote.1:01 PM on November 24

Tripura parties stir against wildlife sanctuary

Tribal political parties in Tripura Monday threatened to launch an agitation against the Left Front government's move to create a wildlife sanctuary saying the decision would displace thousands of people.1:00 PM on November 24

British journalist on mission to redistribute India's wealth

Award-winning British journalist and author Alan Hart is on a mission to find 12 international experts, mainly economists, to thrash out a policy for equitable redistribution of wealth in India.11:31 AM on November 24

Meet Sadhna, the youngest campaigner in Madhya Pradesh

Who says politics is no child's play? Meet 13-year-old Sadhna Bharti, the youngest campaigner for any political party in Madhya Pradesh.10:30 AM on November 24

Mayawati's security apparatus has 350 cops, 34 vehicles

When Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati moves on the streets of the state capital Lucknow, she has in attendance an army of at least 350 policemen and an assortment of 34 vehicles.10:30 AM on November 24

By-elections in three states next month

By-elections for seven legsilative assembly seats in Karnataka, three in West Bengal and one in Manipur will be held next month, the Election Commission announced Sunday.12:00 AM on November 24

Trinamool Congress demands all-party meet in Lalgarh

West Bengal's main opposition Trinamool Congress Sunday asked the Left Front government to convene an all-party meeting to end the tribal agitation in West Midnapore's Lalgarh area.12:00 AM on November 24

By-elections announced for three states

The Election Commission Sunday announced by-elections from seven legsilative assembly seats Karnataka, three in West Bengal and one in Manipur next month.10:31 PM on November 23