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Police should adopt humane approach: Modi

Given the stresses faced by men in uniform, he said. it's important they do not give in to the fear.

Congress declines to comment on controversy over Speaker's house

Congress today declined to comment on the controversy involving Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, who has been asked to pay Rs 1.98 crore in pending rent for occupying a government bungalow.

Anna threatens agitation if Lokpal Bill is 'weak'

"It is an honour to die for a cause and I will resort to agitation again for a strong Lokpal Bill," Hazare said.

PDP accuses NC of 'manufacturing' evidence in Yusuf case

Opposition PDP in Jammu and Kashmir today took out a rally alleging that the state government has "manufactured evidence" before appointing a judicial commission to probe the custodial death of an NC worker.

Amar Singh not guilty of kidnapping: Cops to court

The police made the submission in its status report to the court of metropolitan magistrate.

CBI just doing its job, says Pranab

"BJP is making all sorts of allegations. (And) the CBI is doing their duty entrusted to them as per law," Mukherjee told reporters responding to a question.

Mamata asks interlocutors to continue talks with Maoists

Interlocutors say that the chief minister reposed confidence on them and wanted them to continue the peace process with the ultras.

Omar: Tell judiciary if not happy with commission to probe NC worker's death

J&K CM Omar Abdullah today said if the Opposition should take up the matter with the judiciary if they are not satisfied with the appointment of the one-man Commission to probe the custodial death of NC worker Syed Mohammed Yusuf Shah.

Jagan assets case: Court to give order on IT petition on 21 Nov

The I-T officials in Bangalore and Hyderabad had approached the court last month seeking a direction to the CBI for sharing the material seized during searches on the premises of the YSR Congress chief and the group of companies owned by him.

Maken hopes to introduce revised sports bill in Parliament's winter session

The inter-ministerial consultations on the revised Sports Development Bill has started, according to Sports Minister Ajay Maken who today expressed hope of introducing the Bill in the upcoming winter session of Parliament.

Proposal to divide UP a poll stunt: SK Modi

"It is nothing but an election stunt... has Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati been serious, she would have brought the resolution for bifurcation of UP four years ago," Modi said.

Another complaint against Yeddy in another land scam

The land that is now on Yedyurappa's wife's name, was originally acquired by the Bangalore Development Authority.

2G case: Goenka says CBI should 'refrain from interfering'

Swan Telecom Director Vinod Goenka, an accused in the 2G case, today filed an application before a Delhi court seeking a direction to CBI to "refrain from interfering" with witnesses in a "suspicious manner" before their deposition in the court.

Debate on AFSPA withdrawal aimed at "weakening" the country: BJP

BJP today alleged the debate sparked by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of the state is aimed at "weakening" the country.

Do not allow foreign airlines equity in Indian companies: BJP

The Opposition pary alleged that the UPA was clandestinely working on allowing foreign players 24 to 26 percent equity in Indian airlines.

Bhatt moves Gujarat HC to quash complaint against him

The suspended IPS officer approached the Gujarat High Court to quash a complaint alleging he furnishing false information to evade summons.

More relief for Yeddyurappa, gets anticipatory bail

The Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to the former chief minister and his family members in two complaints relating to alleged irregularities in denotification of government lands.

BJP wants discussion on price rise, Telangana in Parliament

BJP today gave notices to the Lok Sabha Speaker for discussion on the politically-sensitive issues of price rise, black money and the demand for formation of Telangana state.

SP seeks arrest of Union ministers over Rahul's rally scuffle

In his complaint, Abhishek Yadav alleged he was assaulted by the Congress leaders in full public glare.

Sonia meets KBC winner Sushil Kumar

On Monday, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh had declared Kumar as the ambassador of the country's rural employment scheme.

Ministerial team to fine-tune draft of Lokayukta: Nitish

After intensive discussions on the draft and suggestions from the ministerial group, final touches would be given to the draft for tabling the proposed bill, Nitish Kumar said today.

Cash-for-vote scam: Police not against bail

During the hearing, the counsel for Delhi Police said the probe into the case was over.

Mayawati feeling threatened by Congress: Digvijaya

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has termed as "outrageous" Mayawati's statement that his party wants to install him as UP chief minister, saying she is feeling "rattled" and "threatened" by it.

Choosing a PM candidate not a problem for BJP: Gadkari

BJP President Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said the issue of choosing a prime ministerial candidate for the next Lok Sabha elections was not a problem and would be done "within a fraction of a second" by the party when the time comes.

Parliamentary Committee to submit Lokpal report in Dec: Khurshid

The Parliamentary panel scrutinising the Lokpal Bill is likely to submit its report early next month and the redrafted legislation will be "far superior" to anything that has been proposed so far, Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid said Sunday.

Govt will not complete its tenure: Sushma

Predicting mid-term polls, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said the Manmohan Singh government has lost the trust of the people due to price rise and corruption and will not complete its five-year tenure.

SC orders Andhra Pradesh to reply on Telangana stir plea

According to the petitioner, apart from normal life being paralysed, courts too, except the Andhra Pradesh High Court were not functioning properly.

Imran Khan says army, ISI will be kept under check

Imran Khan has said he will insist on civilian supremacy over Pakistan's powerful military if his party comes to power and would rather resign if the army and the ISI does not function under him if he becomes the Prime Minister.

Former bureaucrats come out in support of CAG on 2G issue

Supporting the Comptroller and Auditor General on the presumptive loss figure in the 2G spectrum allocation, a group of former bureaucrats today accused the politicians of undermining the institution.

Karunanidhi upset over denial of bail to daughter

DMK chief M Karunanidhi is "very upset" over rejection of bail to his daughter and party MP Kanimozhi in the 2G spectrum case.