Politics
Congress isolated on Judicial Appointments Bill, BJP gets support of other parties
The version of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill introduced by the previous UPA government has been withdrawn.
CPI-M to mark 50th anniversary
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in November this year.
Congress slams PM Modi, BJP for 'misleading' people
"The statements that Modi has made are confirming the worst apprehensions of a partisan political agenda to mislead and misinform the public opinion," former Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said.
Private member bill to curb sale of acid introduced in Lok Sabha
The bill comes against the backdrop of reports of girls being attacked everyday in different parts of the country.
Election Commission wants to use new machine to enhance vote secrecy
The election body has submitted a proposal to the government for introduction of 'Totaliser' machine for counting of votes.
TMC's Derek O'Brien suggests solutions for the UPSC CSAT row
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien has outlined his party's stand on the UPSC CSAT row in a blog on his website.
SC directs Centre to end Delhi government deadlock
Directing the Central government to end the deadlock soon, the SC questioned why the MLAs should be sitting at home.
SC notice to Centre for appointing CVC on line of Lokpal
"It is not known how empanelling is done for making appointment of CVC and two VCs," the petition said.
Natwar Singh's book has left an unpleasant taste: Salman Khurshid
Salman Khurshid said the issue has left an "unpleasant taste" and the former minister has forgotten the "good counsel and guidance" that he himself used to give.
BJP, Congress and CPI(M) workers join Trinamool: Mukul Roy
Mukul Roy said that around 200 to 250 CPI(M) party members and their supporters had joined the party from Hooghly's Khanakul area.
Modi to visit Nepal on Sunday, aims for better bilateral relations
Modi will be in Nepal for two days during which the two countries are expected to sign agreements in sectors like power. India may also announce economic aid for that country.
HC asks Gadkari, Kejriwal to 'shake hands' in larger public interest
The Delhi High Court on suggested to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Arvind Kejriwal to "bury" the hatchet over the alleged statement made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and "shake hands" with each other in larger "public interest".
Insurance Bill likely to be taken up for discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday
"Insurance Bill is likely to be taken up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Monday," said top sources in the Finance Ministry.
WB government challenges court order on Tapas Pal in Calcutta HC
The court has passed an order not to effect the interim order till 2 PM on Thursday which means there will be no action against Pal for the time being.
Somnath Chatterjee: Speaker should choose LoP even if there is no clear applicable rule
The AG's opinion came as a setback to Congress which has made a strong pitch for the Leader of Opposition post despite securing just 44 seats in the 543-member House.
Sonia Gandhi arrives for Congress meet, finds no other leader present
Sonia Gandhi arrived for the meeting at 9:30 am on Friday morning while the meeting was scheduled for 10 am.
