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Cong MP requests Mukul Roy to revive rail links in Nagapattinam

Rajya Sabha MP Mani Shankar Aiyar has requested the new Railways Minister Mukul Roy to revive the rail link between Mayiladuthurai and Tarangambadi in Nagapattinam district.

SC not to stay HC order making remarks against Deshmukh

The remarks were made against Deshmukh in a case involving allotment of 20 acre land to filmmaker Subhash Ghai's institute.

PM says Govt is committed to an effective Lokpal

"Our government stands committed to an effective Lokpal legislation," Manmohan Singh said at an all-party meeting on the Lokpal bill.

SP woos MP Muslims by choosing Saleem for Rajya Sabha

SP nominated Choudhary Munawwar Saleem of Vidisha to the Rajya Sabha from the neighbouring state.

Hockey legend Dilip Tirkey enters Rajya Sabha

Besides Tirkey, BJD leader Rabi Narayan Mohapatra of Nayagarh and A V Swamy from Nuapada also got elected.

World Bank people sitting in Planning Commission, says BJP

Terming it as an insult to the poor, the BJP said government is making "a joke" of the issue.

Heated debates have no impact on nation's unity: PM

Giving his best wishes and regards to retiring members of the Rajya Sabha, Singh hoped some members will return for another term.

DGCA wants permission to act against 11 officials: Ajit Singh

Singh's reply also named 11 officers against whom the DGCA wanted proceedings.

NC's support of NCTC shows it is anti people: PDP

Opposition PDP today slammed Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference for supporting the creation of the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), saying it had shown the "anti-people colours" of the party.

Congress still strong in Rajasthan: Gehlot

Ruling out discontent in the Congress over its performance in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today claimed the party is still strong in the state, but admitted there was "scope for improvement".

Mulayam warns against celebratory firing by ministers

Mulayam said no government was ideal and he would ensure that SP government in the state could set an example before others.

Will implementing Food bill entail Rs 1.12 lakh crore subsidy?

Implementation of the National Food Security Bill will entail a subsidy of a whopping Rs 1.12 lakh crore, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas informed the Rajya Sabha today.

Akhilesh takes charge in UP; 30 IAS officers transferred

Over 30 IAS officers, including Chairman of Noida and Yamuna Expressway, were today transferred by Uttar Pradesh government in the first major administrative reshuffle after Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav took over.

Yeddy calls meeting of loyalists ahead of state budget

Municipal Administration Minister Bhalachandra Jarkiholi today threatened to resign along with 19 other legislators if infighting over leadership issue was not put to an end.

Time article on Modi biased, partial: State Congress

Gujarat Congress said the Time magazine article on Narendra Modi were biased and partial.

Jaya Bachchan files RS nomination on SP ticket

A former Rajya Sabha member, Jaya filed her nomination in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and other party MLAs.

Lanka in UNHRC: Cong rules out threat to UPA from DMK

Congress today ruled out any threat to the government over DMK's attempts to corner it on the issue of alleged human rights violations against Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Goa CM refuses Z-plus cover; scales down security for rest

The Goa CM said the police will look after the security of common man and not serve to pamper the VVIP.

Akhilesh Yadav to take oath as UP CM tomorrow

Akhilesh, 38, will be the state's youngest chief minister and his Cabinet is likely to be a mix of youth and experience.

Ousted from UP, Mayawati files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Mayawati and another BSP member of the Rajya Sabha have filed their nominations for the Upper House of Parliament.

Bahuguna to be sworn in as Uttarakhand CM today

The swearing-in ceremony of Congress MP Vijay Bahuguna as the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand will be held today at the Parade Ground in Dehradun.

Jagan assets case: SC notice to 6 AP ministers, 8 IAS officers

The notices were issued in response to a plea that the CBI, despite having sufficient evidence, was not proceeding those who helped Y Jagan Mohan Reddy amass illegal assets.

Political backing and naxalism affecting mining sector: Ramesh

The mining sector is getting affected by political interference and Naxalism, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said

No consensus on Uttarakhand CM yet

Union Minister Harish Rawat and Party MP Vijay Bahuguna, both in the race for the top job in the state, had a two-hour meeting with AICC general secretary in-charge for the state.

Cong, BJP congratulate Akhilesh

"BJP hopes that Akhilesh would give a better administration and deal firmly with the problems such as corruption and live up to the expectations of the people who have given SP the mandate," party spokesman Vijay Pathak said.

Action against any SP activists who violated law: Akhilesh

The SP leader alleged that it was possible the violence was being carried out by other groups to defame the victorious party.

TMC hopeful of national party status soon

To become a national party, a political outfit has to get recognised as a state party in at least four states and the TMC has earned that tag in three states.

Mulayam will decide on whether Akhilesh will take the mantle: Ramgopal Yadav

A meeting of the newly-elected SP legislators will be held on 10 March to decide on the new chief minister.

Parrikar requests Governor to expedite Lokayukta Bill

BJP leader Manohar Parrikar told reporters outside the Raj Bhavan that Lokayukta Bill was forwarded to central government by Governor on 23 January.