National News

Rajya Sabha passes historic Women's reservation bill

Despite vociferous opposition, the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the historic Women’s Reservation Bill that reserves 33 per cent legislative seats in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.14 years after the first attempt was made in the Lok Sabha...

March 10th, 2010
Lalu, Mulayam rule out no Confidence motion against UPA govt

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has ruled out no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha.Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Lalu said his party does not have sufficient numbers for this motion.SP Superemo Mulayam Singh also said there...

March 10th, 2010
Stalemate continues over govt formation in Jharkhand

Stalemate continues over government formation after hung verdict in Jharkhand assembly polls while JMM President Shibu Soren, who has emerged as king maker said that he would "settle for nothing less" than the chief minister's chair. Soren last...

Jharkhand - December 25th, 2009
President arrives at Lakshadweep on 3-day visit

President Pratibha Patil arrived at the picturesque Lakshadweep Islands from Mangalore on a three-day visit. She was received at Agatti airport by Lakshadweep Administrator J K Dadoo and members of the district and village...

Lakshadweep - December 25th, 2009
Youth opting out of corporate jobs for IAF: Antony

Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday said more and more youth were joining the Indian Air Force after opting out of corporate jobs, indicating willingness and a change in GenNext."As many as 40 engineers have left corporate jobs and joined the...

Dundigal - December 25th, 2009
K'taka Cabinet expanded

Karnataka Cabinet has been expanded on Thursday with Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa inducting rebel legislator M P Renukacharya, who was administered oath of office at a simple ceremony at Rajbhavan by Governor Hans Raj Bharadwaj. Thus the Cabinet...

Bangalore - Friday, December 25th, 2009