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Congress will respect coalition in Bengal: Ramesh

The strain between the two coalition partners came to the fore after the Trinamool Congress opposed the Lokayaukta provisions of the Lokpal Bill.

Do not want to disclose Mulayam's secrets: Amar Singh

Rastriya Lokmanch leader Amar Singh today claimed he knew a "lot of secrets" about the Samajwadi Party supremo but did not want to disclose them.

Post Telangana stand-off: Cong's hopes in Andhra pinned to by-poll results

Andhra Pradesh will witness a series of elections in 2012, out of which, some of them are certain to happen, while some others are still 'likely', as things stand now.

Notification for fourth phase of UP polls issued

Notification for the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections was issued today, setting in motion the process of filing nominations.

No end to face-off between Karna CM and Guv on Lokayukta issue

Contradicting Governor HR Bhardwaj's claim on ending the Lokayukta impasse Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda today said he has not received any communication against appointing Justice SR Bannurmath as the state Lokayukta

Gadkari alleges NDA ruled states being discriminated

Criticising the UPA government for creating disparity between states ruled by NDA and others, BJP chief Nitin Gadkari today said that the Centre must understand the reality of federal structure of the country.

Gehlot asked to initiate award for villages with good gender ratio

Planning Commission member Saida Hamid today suggested Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to initiate an award scheme for panchayats which maintain healthy child sex ratio in their villages.

Bharti attacks Cong on Muslim reservation in UP

BJP leader Uma Bharti today termed Congress' promise of providing nine per cent reservation to backward Muslims in Uttar Pradesh as "anti-constitutional", saying she would oppose the decision "tooth and nail".

CBI sparing big accused in NRHM scam at Centre's behest:BJP

BJP today targeted Congress wondering whether the CBI was deliberatly not catching the "major political players" in the case at the behest of the ruling party at the Centre.

Chopper not allowed to land in Faizabad by Maya govt, alleges Khurshid

Union Minister Salman Khurshid accused Faizabad district administration of denying permission to land his chopper in Kumarganj area in Milkipur Assembly constituency

Those who've looted the country, now oppose development: Modi

In a veiled attack on Congress, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi today said, those who have been "looting the treasury" for the last 40-50 years," are now opposing the development works.

Congress has learnt no lesson, thinks it alone has the right to govern: Advani

"Making states strong does not lead to making the Centre weak. We need a strong Centre, but the Centre cannot become strong unless the states become strong," Advani wrote in his latest blog posting.

Cong activists held for trying to show black flags to Odisha Chief Minister

More than 20 Congress activists were today taken to custody while attempting to show black flags to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Cuttack over the Pipri rape case.

Shoe thrown at Team Anna in Uttarakhand

A man has been arrested when he tried to throw a shoe at Team Anna in Dehradun, the police said.

Congress using 'Rushdie dish' to woo Muslims: Uma

Amid the controversy over Salman Rushdie's India visit, BJP leader Uma Bharti today said that the Congress will be looking to exploit the issue to the hilt to win over Muslims voters in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress complains against Khanduri over advertisements

It is alleged that the Uttarakhand chief minister Khanduri has already spent nearly Rs 1 crore on advertisements despite a Rs 11 lakh cap.

SAD, PPP have 'secret understanding': Amarinder

Singh accused the SAD-BJP government of complete failure and said the the state's infrastructure had not improved in any way in the last five years.

Bharati's comments on Rahul not important: Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad, said that the Congress should not accord importance to comments made by Uma Bharati against Rahul Gandhi and instead focus on other issues like bringing the party back to power in Uttar Pradesh.

After Congress, now BJP axes rebels in Uttarakhand

A day after Congress expelled 11 leaders on the charge of anti-party activities, BJP is expected to follow suit in a bid to control rebellion within the party ranks in the state.

Team Anna welcomes Gujarat High Court's criticism of Modi

It said the judgement is based on the existing Gujarat Lokayukta Act, which it felt is flawed.

Team Anna to start campaign from Haridwar on 21 Jan

Members of team Anna will campaign for a strong Lokpal bill, against corruption and other issues such as caste and religion on 21 January in Haridwar.

Uma Bharti to contest UP assembly poll

BJP President Nitin Gadkari announced the candidature of Bharti from the assembly seat in Mahoba district of the state.

Advani hits out at Congress

In his latest blog posting, he said for all lovers of democracy in India, 18 January cannot be forgotten.

Congress ignores Chakraborty's remark on Mamata

On Tuesday, the West Bengal chief minister divested Chakraborty one of the two portfolios.

Congress, BJP fail to stem revolt, axe rebelling ministers

After failing to stem revolts, both the ruling BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand have started expelling rebellious leaders in the run-up to the January 30 assembly elections in the state.

Advise govt on legislations: Jaitley to India Inc

Jaitley said opposition to GST is not party based, but inability of the Centre to give comfort level to the states.

Spl court adjourns Sasikala's trial to Jan 30

The special court trying the disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today adjourned to January 30, the proceedings against her close aide and co-accused Sasikala Natarajan.

Lokayukta row: Guj govt to challenge HC verdict in apex court

The Gujarat government today said the state High Court verdict upholding appointment of Lokayukta by Governor would be challenged in the Supreme Court .

Congress targets Anna, Modi over Gujarat Lokayukta row

AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh targeted Anna Hazare over his "silence" on alleged corruption in Narendra Modi-ruled state after the Gujarat High Court verdict on Lokayukta.

Gujarat Lokayukta case: Cong accuses Modi of hypocrisy

Congress today used the Gujarat High Court order on Lokayukta to attack Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying the verdict was another judicial confirmation of his "hypocrisy" of BJP.