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April 27, 2010 1:56 PM

Non-UPA, non-NDA MPs stage dharna in Parliament complex

Members of 13 non-UPA, non-NDA parties today staged a dharna in Parliament complex to protest price rise. <br/><br/>The dharna was part of the nation wide bandh called by these parties on the issue. They were carrying placards demanding roll back in the hike in fertiliser and pet...

April 27, 2010 12:52 PM

Congress criticises opposition parties

The Congress came down heavily on opposition for stalling the proceedings of Parliament. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, party spokesman Manish Tiwari said that the government cannot answer opposition unless the Houses are allowed to function.<br/><br/>Stating that the g...

April 27, 2010 12:10 PM

Mayawati opposes Cut Motion on Finance Bill

The Bahujan Samaj Party supremo and the UP Chief Minister Mayawati announced today to continue its support to the UPA Government at the Centre and oppose the Cut Motion on the Finance Bill in Parliament today. <br/><br/>Talking to media persons today in Lucknow, she said, that he...

April 27, 2010 12:03 PM

Government and Opposition brace up for cut motions in Lok Sabha

Both the government and the opposition are bracing up for the issue of cut motions in Lok Sabha against the duty hike on petroleum products and fertilizers prices. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the UPA Chairperson, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi have expressed confidenc...

April 27, 2010 11:40 AM

SC Court quashes expulsion of former Punjab Chief Minister Amrinder Singh

In a major relief for former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has quashed his expulsion from the state Assembly. He was expelled for his alleged involvement in the Amritsar land allotment scam. <br/><br/>A bench headed by Chief Just...

April 27, 2010 11:34 AM

Non-UPA, non-NDA MPs stage dharna in Parliament complex

Members of 13 non-UPA, non-NDA parties today staged a dharna in Parliament complex to protest price rise. <br/><br/>The dharna was part of the nation wide bandh called by these parties on the issue. They were carrying placards demanding roll back in the hike in fertiliser and pet...

April 27, 2010 9:16 AM

Leaders across political spectrum condole demise of Prabha Rau

Leaders across the political spectrum have expressed condolence on the demise of Rajasthan Governor Prabha Rau, who passed away in New Delhi on Monday following a massive heart attack. <br/>'<br/>The body of the departed leader will be carried to her native village in Wardha dist...

April 26, 2010 9:28 PM

President confers seven Kirti Chakras, 27 Shaurya Chakras

President, Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil conferred seven Kirti Chakras and 27 Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel and a Civilian for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi today.<br/>&#...

April 26, 2010 9:28 PM

Chirayu Amin takes over as interim IPL Chairman

Baroda Cricket Association President Chirayu Amin was appointed the interim Chairman of the Indian Premier League in place of Lalit Modi. <br/><br/>The decision to appoint Amin was taken at the crucial meeting of the IPL Governing Council in Mumbai, which lasted close to one and ...

April 26, 2010 9:17 PM

Karzai assures PM of full security to Indians in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has assured India that it will take all possible measures for the security of Indians in that country. <br/><br/>President Hamid Karzai gave this assurance in his talks with the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi today. He also invited India to attend the ...

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