Politics
Somnath agreed to quit, backed out later: CPM
The party said former Lok Sabha speaker had agreed to quit his post over the Indo-US nuclear deal.
5-time Lok Sabha MP 'fakes' caste, disqualified
Congress lawmaker Kodikunnil Suresh disqualified by Kerala High Court.
Sohrabuddin case: Ex-CID chief turns defensive
GC Raigar denies that he was under any political pressure while carrying out the investigations.
My article reflects Cong views on Maoists: Digvijay
Digvijay had criticised Chidambaram's handling of the Maoist problem in a controversial article for a newspaper.
K'taka Opposition MLAs spent 2nd night in Assembly
State government says if state Lokayukta passes strictures against the Reddy brothers, action will be taken.
Nadia death case: Goa ex-minister arrested
Pacheco has been charged with abetment of suicide and culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Maoists blows up rly tracks in Dhanbad
Naxals have stepped up attacks on the railways and security forces on the second day of their 48-hour bandh.
Naxals call for bandh, high alert sounded
Government asks Maoist-hit states to guard railway properties, public places, markets and other vital installations.
Vijayashanti demands apology from AP govt
The TRS leader and MP demanded apology for arresting her for making inflammatory speech.
Bandh: BJP top leaders arrested in Lucknow
Arun Jaitley, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Lalji Tandon were taking out a procession in support of the nation-wide stir.
SMS services blocked in J-K as protests spread
The services were blocked after protesters defied curfew and attempted to damage religious places.
President commutes death sentence of 8 to life
Pratibha Patil seems to be expediting clemency petitions pending with her.
Cong, BJP seek govt action on honour killings
The BJP has demanded setting up of fast-track courts to deal with cases of honour killings.
BJP stands up to JD-U, won't bar Modi from Bihar
The party says it can't accept conditions like Modi and Varun will not campaign in the assembly polls in Bihar.
BJP puts off decision on JD(U) alliance in Bihar
The party's central leadership would meet on Wednesday or Thursday to take the final decision.
Kisenji injured, hiding in Bengal: police
Top Maoist leader Kisenji has been injured and hiding in West Midnapore district along with an associate.