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Need time to analyse dismal show in UP: Khurshid

With his party not faring well in the Uttar Pradesh elections, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid today said the party leadership will assess the performance and draw conclusions.

Counting in 5 states at 168 places, EC deploys more observers

The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for tomorrow's counting of votes in five states by setting up counting halls for all 690 assembly constituencies in 168 locations and deploying additional observers.

Beni sticks to his stand of Cong's post-poll tie-up with BSP

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who created a flutter by advocating Congress' post-poll alliance with BSP in Uttar Pradesh, today stuck to his stand saying there should be no truck with "a party of goondas".

Chiranjeevi likely to make it to Rajya Sabha

The Congress, as part of his Praja Rajyam Party's merger deal last year, promised to induct Chiranjeevi into the Union Cabinet by nominating him to the Rajya Sabha.

Anything is possible in politics: Cong min on tie-up with BSP

A day after Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma caused a flutter in the party by favouring a tie-up with Mayawati's BSP, Minister of State for Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Harish Rawat today said anything is possible in politics.

Kripashankar's security withdrawn: Police

The Congress leader's security has also been withdrawn, the official said.

Foreign origin person in public office? SC to decide

The apex court had in April, 2007 issued notices to the Centre and the Election Commission on the issue.

Police attach 12 properties of Kripashankar, family

The attachment of properties at Panvel, Ratnagiri and Uttar Pradesh is underway and the process would be over in a day or two, sources said.

BJP: Bugging of Antony's office a serious concern

BJP today dubbed the reports of alleged bugging of Defence Minister A K Antony's office as a "serious" matter which should be thoroughly probed and wondered what the reasons were for spying on the cabinet minister.

Gujarat leader of opposition suspended for entire budget session

Minister of State for Legislative Affairs Pradipsinh Jadeja moved a motion that Gohil, leader of opposition in Gujarat assembly, be suspended till he apologises to the House for his alleged remarks made two days ago in the state assembly.

Cong backs govt action against NGOs; calls for probe widening

Backing the government over action against the NGOs found to be prima facie involved in diversion of foreign funds, Congress today suggested that the ambit of investigations should be widened to cover all organisations which are trying to stop India's growth trajectory.

Elderly man's death: BJP demands action against accused cops

BJP today demanded strong action against the police personnel responsible for the death of an old man, who had reportedly objected to their dragging and beating of his son in the capital.

Campaign ends for last lap of UP polls

Campaigning for the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections covering 60 seats spread over 10 northwestern districts, popularly known as Rohilkhand region, came to an end today.

Goa voters can use alternate identity documents: EC

With this order, the Commission has also modified its earlier order issued on 8 February 2012 in this regard.

Karunanidhi behind assets case against Jaya: Sasikala to court

Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, today blamed in a court here DMK President M Karunanidhi for the disproportionate asset case filed against the AIADMK supremo.

Lt Gen Anil Chait takes over as Central Command head

Lt Gen Chait, who also attended the US Army War College, was awarded with the Medal of Excellence.

Trinamool backs Centre on RPF amendment Bill

The Trinamool Congress is however not on the same page with the Congress on the NCTC issue.

Audio snag interrupts PM's poll speech in Goa

The meeting was organised in north Goa in the run-up to 3 March Assembly polls.

Jayalalithaa giving 'silent support' to Kudankulam stir: Karunanidhi

The DMK chief said that if the government had decided to support the project the plant it could have been operational by now.

Postal ballot received before counting to be counted: EC

A Supreme Court says that if the date of counting is postponed, then time frame for receiving also increases consequently.

Rahul repeats cliched BSP elephant joke at Bhimnagar

Rahul said that when he talked with weavers about loan waiver they requested not to send money to Lucknow as 'a magic elephant' there would eat their money.

Separate investigation from prosecution: Chidambaram

The home minister said expeditious trial of cases has to be ensured by making necessary changes in procedure.

Never said SP will form next Uttar Pradesh govt: Varun

The Pilibhit MP said that he only said BSP's loss will be gain for SP and other parties including BJP.

Congress trying social engineering to outsmart Mulayam, Maya

The party is expecting a rise in its vote share among the scheduled castes after Rahul's visit to Dalit homes.

Corporate lobby up against government: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today claimed that a section of corporate houses, who also run media businesses, was criticising her government on different issues as they wanted her to lift the urban land ceiling.

Nitish disapproves Opposition's behaviour in Assembly

The opposition should have at least maintained the sanctity of the House and listened to the Governor's speech, the Bihar chief minister said.

EC defers hearing in Beni Prasad case to Monday

The EC has postponed the hearing in the case against Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for violation of model code of conduct over his minorities sub-quota remarks.

Yeddy meets MLAs to mount pressure on high command

The luncheon meeting called by Yeddyurappa was attended by MLAs, MLCs and some ministers.

Mayawati accuses UPA of hindering UP's development

Targeting the UPA government at the Centre, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP supremo Mayawati today accused it of hindering the state's development by not providing a special economic package to it as demanded by her party.