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HC dismisses election petition against Supriya Sule

Justice Chavan held that having business interest in a foreign country cannot be equated to compromising the interests of the country of origin.

Gowda listens to 'inner voice', cancels foreign trip

The chief minister was scheduled to go on a foreign tour from 16 April attract investors in Karnataka.

Akhilesh files nomination papers for Legislative Council

An MP from Kannauj, Akhilesh filed his nomination along with SP spokesman Rajendra Chaudhary, for the biennial election of the council.

Akhilesh wants US investment in UP, impresses corporate America

American business leaders who recently met Yadav in Lucknow got impressed when he asked them what his government needs to do to attract American investment in his state.

Harassment of the poor under SP: Mayawati

The BSP president, who convened a meeting of senior party leaders and office bearers, asked her party men to protest the alleged harassment of the poor.

Gujarat far ahead of others in job creation: Modi

According to union government data, Gujarat was on top in terms of creating job opportunities in the country through state-run employment exchanges.

BJP targets Antony on Tatra deal, wants PM to explain

The BJP is accusing the defence minister of inaction.

Karnataka HC dismisses bigamy petition against Kumaraswamy

The division bench dismissed the petition filed by city-based advocate Sashidhar Belagumba on the grounds of lack of proof.

I don't give importance to MNS, nor do people: Uddhav

He was responding to a query on analysts' view that MNS is a rising party to watch for in the city and state, given its strong showing in the recent elections.

Gadkari calls India's security scenario alarming

The BJP chief also expressed concern over the atmosphere within and outside Parliament.

Mayawati begins preparations for LS polls, shortlists 35 probables

Humbled in the Uttar Pradesh elections, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has fast-tracked preparations for the general elections due in 2014.

PM need not be from Lok Sabha: Congress

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is at the helm of affairs since 2004, is a member of the Rajya Sabha.

Karuna slams Jaya for demanding national status for Ram Sethu

The DMK president said Jayalalithaa's party had for long pitched for its implementation for the state's development, so why is she now asking for national status for the monument.

Yeddyurappa to invite BJP MLAs for breakfast on 30 March

The Yeddyurappa camp hopes that the BJP central leadership would decide on their leader's demand for reinstatement by the first week of April.

Rajya Sabha bids adieu to retiring Hema Malini, Rahman Khan

Hema Malini said she had learnt a lot in the House of Elders and it was "with a heavy heart that I am leaving".

NCTC needed, even at expense of states' powers: NCP

Maharashtra Home Minister RR patil said NCTC is the need of the hour when the country is facing security threats from within as well as from outside.

BSP says letter leak a wake up call for forces, country

The BSP sought to know the preparedness of armed forces from the government.

Akhilesh promises free medical treatment to UP's poor

Yadav stressed that as the poor people cannot arrange finances, they are more affected in case of serious illness.

Nitish warns against wasteful expenditure

Old quarters are allegedly renovated at a huge cost despite new ones coming up in their place.

Declare tea as national drink: Assam MP

The move has cheered several groups like the North Eastern Tea Association, Assam Tea Planters Association and Bharatiya Chah Parishad.

Mamata strips financial powers from non-TMC panchayats

The order has also been criticised by the Congress which heads the Murshidabad local body besides CPM.

Suspended IAS officer attacks Modi govt

Suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma said today that in Gujarat power lies with only one man.

Akhilesh transfers 112 cops, brings in SP loyal cops

This means that 65 of the 75 districts in the state now have new police chiefs. The remaining were changed earlier.

Sonia abroad for post-operative check up

Gandhi had gone abroad for treatment of an undisclosed ailment in August last year.

Mukul Roy: Will bring back the 'glorious days of Railways'

Mukul Roy said he hoped to improve the operating ratio (how much is spent in order to earn 100 rupees) while giving priority to safety, security and punctuality.

Karunanidhi admitted to hospital for urinary tract infection

DMK chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi, has been admitted to hospital for urinary tract infection today.

No income tax if proper economic reforms take place: Swamy

"The government should impose appropriate tax on top 15 revenue generating commodities and bring an ordinance to declare black money stashed in foreign banks as public asset," Swamy said.

Clean chit to Guj Porngate MLAs not surprising: Digvijay

Singh was talking to reporters yesterday at the local airstrip on way to his hometown Raghogarh for taking part in the Navratri puja.