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Political parties use police to retain power: Pillai
The retired IAS official also said that IPS officers fear punishment of being transferred.
NCTC: Naveen waiting for Centre's next step
The chief ministers of at least 13 states, including West Bengal headed by UPA ally Trinamool Congress, have voiced concerns about the formation of the body.
GoM skips discussion on poll conduct
A fresh controversy had broken out over reports that powers of the EC are being curtailed but it was dubbed as "totally mischievous" by the government.
Andhra bypoll: BJP indecisive over Telengana candidates
The bypolls in six out of seven constituencies in Telangana region are necessitated following resignation of the sitting MLAs.
BSP worked the most for UP's development: Mayawati
Insisting that she was working for the welfare of all communities, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has said her government has done more development works in the state than all parties combined since Independence.
SC notice to Jayalalitha on CBI's plea against her
Jayalalitha was today issued notice by the Supreme Court on a CBI appeal challenging the Madras High Court verdict.
President's son questioned in Amravati cash seizure case
President Pratibha Patil's son and Congress MLA Raosaheb Shekhawat was today questioned by the Amravati Police.
Congress: Rahul Gandhi committed no illegality in Kanpur
"There is no question of any illegality. Legitimate campaign is a fundamental part of free democratic right," Congress spokesman Abhishek Singhvi said reacting to the registration of FIR against Rahul Gandhi.
Cong, NCP should work together: Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar today expressed readiness to do business with Congress to capture as many city and district councils in Maharashtra as possible and wanted both the parties to act unitedly where they lacked majority.
Return to Congress is like homecoming: Sanjay Dutt
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt today termed his return to the Congress as homecoming.
Seeds Bill, 2011 is anti-farmer, says Nitish
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today flayed the proposed Seeds Bill 2011, saying that its provisions were tilted heavily in favour of the multi-national companies and against the interests of the farmers.
Beni-EC row: Cong says he holds poll panel in highest esteem
Noting that Verma is "a very veteran politician", Singhvi said there was no question of slightest disrespect to the EC intended or done in any manner.
Congress lacks issues: Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj today alleged that Congress lacks issues for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election and was indulging in dramatics to garner votes.
Cases registered against Louis Khurshid, 3 others
Separate cases have been registered against Salman Khurshid's wife Louis Khurshid, BJP candidate Sunil Dutt Dwivedi and two others for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.
Guj HC rejects plea challenging formation of Shah commission
The Gujarat High Court today dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the constitution of Justice M B Shah Commission.
BJP not against Muslims, but reservation: Swaraj
Swaraj said BJP also objected to the mentality that opposes citing of Vande Mataram and cheers for Pakistan during India-Pakistan cricket match.
Trinamool demands Beni be debarred from campaigning in UP
In an indication that the relations between the two coalition partners has touched a further low, TMC leader Sultan Ahmed also rejected Congress contention that the Model Code of Coduct does not have a statutory status.
Order reserved on PIL seeking removal of Khurshid
The Allahabad High Court today reserved its order on a PIL seeking removal of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid for his remarks on reservation for minorities.
Amarinder Singh raps Badals for leaving state 'headless'
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh today criticised Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for leaving the state "headless" by going abroad together.
A Raja likely to file review petition in SC in 2G case
Former Telecom Minister A Raja is expected to file a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its judgement in the 2G spectrum licence case.
Alvi defends Khurshid; says he was talking about development
Coming out in support of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid on his controversial assurance to the electorate in Uttar Pradesh on minority quota, Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi today said the union law minister was talking about developmental issues.
Only Congress can ensure development, says Rahul
Asking people to get the maximum work done from him for development of the state, the Gandhi scion said he was ready to toil hard for this purpose.
Sonia should give clarification on Batla issue: Uma Bharati
She was reacting to Law Minister Salman Khurshid's claim that Batla House encounter picture brought tears into the eyes of Gandhi.
Priyanka asks voters to change negative politics of UP
Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi today said leaders should get the message that they will not get support if they do no work for progress.
Ghulam Nabi Azad escapes after plane's tyre bursts
Azad was to address rallies at Pathanpura and Old Badnera city as a part of the campaign for 16 February Amravati Municipal Corporation election.
Delhi govt distributes low cost flats ahead of civic polls
With an eye on MCD polls slated for March, Delhi Government today finally started allotment of around 2,200 low cost flats to industrial workers in the city.
UP polls semi-finals for Jan Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi
Kiran Bedi today said the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls are the "semi-final" for Jan Lokpal Bill and the general elections of 2014 will be its final.
'BJP pursuing arm-twisting policy to cover its malpractices'
Accusing BJP of pursuing "policy of coercion and arm-twisting", Congress said the ruling party in Karnataka did not allow state Advocate General BV Acharya to perform his duty there.
Ahead of budget session, PMO asks depts for controversial issues
The PMO has written to various ministries and departments asking them to furnish notes on the controversial issues that could be raised by opposition in Parliament.