Monday, February 6, 2012

Uttarakhand polls: BJP expels 160 workers, leaders during polls

Uttarakhand polls: BJP expels 160 workers, leaders during polls

Uttarakhand polls: BJP expels 160 workers, leaders during polls

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 08:35 PM PST

A total of 160 BJP leaders and workers have been expelled so far in Uttarakhand amid reports of widespread anti-party activities during the January 30 assembly elections, a top state party leader today said.

Projection of SP as an ally may backfire on Congress

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 08:12 PM PST

Congress strategy to enthuse workers by being seen as an SP ally in government has hit the law of diminishing returns, triggering concerns in the party that it would hurt its strategy of poaching into Mulayam Singh Yadav's votebank.

Peaceful start to local polls in Maharashtra

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 08:10 PM PST

Nearly one-fourth of Maharashtra's population, mostly in rural and semi-rural areas, will elect new representatives for 27 Zilla Parishads and 305 Panchayat Samitis.

The Islamic fine print on weavers that Rahul missed

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 05:07 PM PST

More than 2.5 lakh weavers — mostly Muslims — have become a key constituency with political parties aggressively reaching out to them ahead of UP's crucial elections.

UN appeals India to ratify global nuclear test ban treaty

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 05:06 PM PST

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed to eight countries, including India, to ratify the CTBT to bring the global nuclear test ban into force.

Don't want to become political, but can't remain silent: Karmapa

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 05:05 PM PST

Tibetan spiritual leader the 17th Karmapa on Monday hinted at taking up a political role, saying that he usually refrains from interfering in political matters but "can't see Tibetans in pain".

This doc could be a Valentine's Day icon for lovers

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 05:02 PM PST

A private doctor here has become the talk of town in Sirsa, who always wears white clothes, after his wife died five years ago.

Citizens form 31-km long human chain in support of girl child

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 05:00 PM PST

Kishan Lal, one of the shopkeepers said that it was for the first time in the history of the district that such an endeavour had been undertaken against a social evil like female foeticide.

Centre told to decide on RDX stocks in Punjab

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:59 PM PST

A division bench comprising justices M M Kumar and Alok Singh also directed the counsel for Central government to file an affidavit, informing about the action taken.

Under EC watch, Badal flies economy

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:58 PM PST

With EC's code of conduct in place till counting day on March 6, Badal will fly 'economy' as the expense of a chartered flight would have added to the burgeoning poll expense of the Shiromani Akali Dal.

IT initiates process to attach PUDA accounts

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:58 PM PST

The income tax department on Monday initiated proceedings to attach accounts of Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) for recovering Rs 68 crore.

Attack on scribe: Action against poll staff, cops recommended

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:54 PM PST

The pregnant reporter, Harvinder Kaur of a Punjabi daily, who reported the matter of Congress leaders terrorizing voters, is still hospitalized.

UP stops Robert Vadra in his tracks

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:54 PM PST

The UP administration on Monday stopped on charges of model code violation a motorcycle rally that Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra was leading.

NAPA delegates express concern over widespread use of drugs, liquor in Punjab

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:52 PM PST

"The rivers of Punjab which were once the pride of the nation, are so dirty and polluted that they are affecting the health of people and animals," he said.

No obsession to be PM: Rahul Gandhi

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:43 PM PST

Rahul Gandhi echoed the words of his sister Priyanka Gandhi on Monday saying he wasn't "obsessed" with becoming the prime minister.

BSP in tight corner on dalit turf

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:30 PM PST

A district named after the dalit icon and personally "adopted" by the chief minister, it remains enveloped in darkness.

Robert Vadra statement internal matter of Gandhis: BJP

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:19 PM PST

Opposition BJP on Monday took a dig at the Congress's first family, saying Robert Vadra's comment about joining politics was their internal family matter and hence the party would not like to comment on it.

Delhi high court rejects Chandolia’s plea to drop criminal proceedings against him

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:16 PM PST

Besides former telecom minister A Raja, 13 others including RK Chandolia and three private companies are facing trial in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

Isro crisis: Chaturvedi panel faults Madhavan Nair for financial, commercial weakness

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:12 PM PST

A clean chit by the BK Chaturvedi-Rodham Narsimha committee to blacklisted top space scientist Madhavan Nair on the charge of giving space band spectrum cheap may be poor consolation as he has been slammed for "major financial and commercial weaknesses".

Government draws up multi-layered plan to strengthen cyber security

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:10 PM PST

In the face of incessant attacks on its crucial networks, the government is finalizing an elaborate plan to upgrade India's cyber security capabilities.

Judge in 2G case agrees on some points with finance ministry note

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 04:06 PM PST

The CBI special court hearing the 2G case on Saturday refused to prosecute Chidambaram but almost agreed with some of the key contentions of the finance ministry note.

Sibal moots 5-point agenda to boost social science research

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 03:53 PM PST

In an attempt to rejuvenate social science research in the country, HRD minister Kapil Sibal on Monday proposed a five-point agenda.

Congress to irked Andhra Pradesh bureaucrats: Go to court if you wish

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 03:47 PM PST

Amid accusations from IAS officers that they were being selectively targeted by probe agencies in Andhra Pradesh, Congress on Monday said anybody with apprehensions of victimization could seek legal redressal.

Key Indian Mujahideen ideologue arrested

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 03:40 PM PST

Delhi police's special team investigating the Indian Mujahideen terror cell has arrested a key ideologue of the group who played a crucial role in motivating many youngsters to join the home-grown terror outfit over the years.

NCTC to become operational from March 1

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 03:35 PM PST

The National Counter Terrorism Centre – country's specialized anti-terror body -- will become operational from March 1
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