‘MGR’ campaigning for Malaysia’s ruling coalition
bySingapore, May 4 (IANS) MGR campaigning for Malaysia’s ruling coalition ahead of general elections? Not quite! Popular Tamil politician-cum-actor M.G. Ramachandran or MGR, as…
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Andhra sets up state security commission
byHyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Saturday constituted six-member state security commission to promote efficient, transparent and accountable performance of police. To be headed…
Modi telephones Lalu after accident
byPatna, May 4 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday telephoned RJD chief Lalu Prasad to inquire about his health, a day after he…
Guilty will be punished, says Congress
byNew Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Congress Saturday said those who took bribe to ensure the promotion of a railway official will be punished….
Bansal kin held for bribery, BJP wants PM, minister to go
byChandigarh/New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) In a major embarrassment to the Congress-led UPA government, the CBI Saturday arrested Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal’s nephew…
Pawan Bansal: Low profile man in high-profile controversy
byChandigarh: An advocate-turned-politician, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has gradually moved his way up in his political career while maintaining a clean image. However,…
UP political parties brace for snap polls (UP Newsletter)
byLucknow, May 4 (IANS) Are fast-tracked preparations by political parties in Uttar Pradesh a signal that the Lok Sabha elections may be held earlier…
Committee on leveraging panchayat raj institutions calls on president
byNew Delhi, May 4 (IANS) An expert committee on leveraging panchayat raj institutions called on President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday and recommended that a National…
Disconcerting to see railways name in bribery case: MoS railways
byNew Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, reacting to the CBI raids in Chandigarh and the arrest of…
Mizoram asked to boost industry through local resources
byAizawl, May 4 (IANS) The Planning Commission has asked the Mizoram government to create an investor-friendly environment to promote handloom, handicrafts, food and bamboo…