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CBI to close corruption case against MayawatiCBI to close corruption case against Mayawati

CBI to close corruption case against Mayawati

The CBI on Tuesday said it will close its investigation into alleged corruption charges against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief…

10 years ago
Election Commission begins scrutinising the spending by political partiesElection Commission begins scrutinising the spending by political parties

Election Commission begins scrutinising the spending by political parties

The right way to control money power in elections is to activate public opinion on the matter, not fix random…

10 years ago
Joint leadership, no one contests elections: What is RJD upto?Joint leadership, no one contests elections: What is RJD upto?

Joint leadership, no one contests elections: What is RJD upto?

While Lalu faces a six year ban after his five year jail term from contesting elections, the decision of not…

10 years ago
As a gift, UPA doubles food subsidy for BiharAs a gift, UPA doubles food subsidy for Bihar

As a gift, UPA doubles food subsidy for Bihar

Since Congress is going all out this festive season for getting return gifts, guess we all know what is coming…

10 years ago
Jagan’s expectation from Modi: A secular BJPJagan’s expectation from Modi: A secular BJP

Jagan’s expectation from Modi: A secular BJP

He is doing the same thing the public does, which is looking at Modi in a completely different light from…

10 years ago
The Rahul Gandhi factor: Does he really seek change?The Rahul Gandhi factor: Does he really seek change?

The Rahul Gandhi factor: Does he really seek change?

It is too early to say whether the need for the prime minister to anticipate Rahul Gandhi's views on any…

10 years ago
AAP confident of winning, will pass Janlokpal BillAAP confident of winning, will pass Janlokpal Bill

AAP confident of winning, will pass Janlokpal Bill

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said his party will form the next government in Delhi and…

10 years ago
Congress’ divisive policy: Andhra simmers, six ministers resignCongress’ divisive policy: Andhra simmers, six ministers resign

Congress’ divisive policy: Andhra simmers, six ministers resign

While home minister Sushilkumar Shinde speaks of consoling central ministers, around six ministers resign over government's decision to bifurcate Andhra.

10 years ago
Jail is not a new experience for Lalu PrasadJail is not a new experience for Lalu Prasad

Jail is not a new experience for Lalu Prasad

Jail will not be new for former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad, who has spent time, held court, cooked food…

10 years ago
We expected justice from court: Rabri DeviWe expected justice from court: Rabri Devi

We expected justice from court: Rabri Devi

Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi said on Thursday that the RJD was disappointed after a court jailed her husband…

10 years ago
Lalu jailed for five years, ceases to be MPLalu jailed for five years, ceases to be MP

Lalu jailed for five years, ceases to be MP

A CBI court on Thursday jailed former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad for five years and also fined him Rs.25…

10 years ago
Rahul’s whim is not our command: Allies to UPARahul’s whim is not our command: Allies to UPA

Rahul’s whim is not our command: Allies to UPA

With the allies expressing their concern over the whole ordinance "nonsense" act, it will be interesting to see how Congress…

10 years ago
Congress, BJP war of words over ordinanceCongress, BJP war of words over ordinance

Congress, BJP war of words over ordinance

A war of words broke out between the BJP and the Congress Wednesday over the ordinance to protect convicted lawmakers…

10 years ago
Return of the wounded SinghReturn of the wounded Singh

Return of the wounded Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returns from his foreign trip. He will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi…

10 years ago
MP Rasheed Masood jailed, faces disqualificationMP Rasheed Masood jailed, faces disqualification

MP Rasheed Masood jailed, faces disqualification

Rajya Sabha member Rasheed Masood of the Congress was on Tuesday sentenced to four years in jail for fraudulently nominating…

10 years ago
Saving RJD: Rabri assumes charge on shaky groundSaving RJD: Rabri assumes charge on shaky ground

Saving RJD: Rabri assumes charge on shaky ground

Just when the critics started saying that RJD will disintegrate in the absence of Lalu, Rabri Devi came in front…

10 years ago
Lalu Prasad: A maverick who made waves — in and beyond politicsLalu Prasad: A maverick who made waves — in and beyond politics

Lalu Prasad: A maverick who made waves — in and beyond politics

Lalu Prasad was desperately trying to claw back into reckoning in Bihar after the rise of Nitish Kumar when he…

10 years ago
Shinde’s orders: UPA working hard to appease MuslimsShinde’s orders: UPA working hard to appease Muslims

Shinde’s orders: UPA working hard to appease Muslims

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde has written to all chief ministers asking them to ensure that no innocent Muslim youth is…

10 years ago