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December 15, 2013 8:15 PM

EC tells states to prepare error-free electoral rolls

In the wake of general elections due next year, the Election Commission has asked all states to prepare error- free electoral rolls. In detailed instructions issued to Chief Electoral Officers, CEOs, the Commission said that only eligible persons should be enrolled and there should no ineligible per...

December 15, 2013 8:13 PM

BJP, Congress dismiss AAP’s 18 pre-conditions for accepting support

The political logjam in Delhi is showing no signs of easing. BJP and Congress have dismissed the 18 pre-conditions laid down by Aam Aadmi Party, AAP, for their support and cooperation in forming government. After meeting Lt Governor Najeeb Jung yesterday, AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal had sought 10 d...

December 15, 2013 8:04 PM

Centre confident of getting Lokpal Bill passed in Rajya sabha

Centre today expressed confidence that the Lokpal bill will be passed in the Rajya Sabha. Talking to reporters in Chennai airport, Union Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy, who had moved the amended Lokpal Bill in the Upper House on Friday, said Congress and its allies and BJP support th...

December 15, 2013 2:57 PM

Labour & Employment Minister Sis Ram Ola passes away

Labour and Employment Minister Sis Ram Ola is no more. The 86-year-old senior Congress leader died at a Gurgaon hospital today after a prolonged illness. His cremation will take place at his native village Ardawata in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan tomorrow.The Vice President and the Prime Minister have expre...

December 15, 2013 1:18 PM

Political logjam in Delhi showing no signs of easing

The political logjam in Delhi is showing no signs of easing. BJP and Congress have dismissed the 18 pre-conditions laid down by Aam Aadmi Party, AAP, for their support and cooperation in forming government. After meeting Lt Governor Najeeb Jung yesterday, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal sought 10 days'...

December 15, 2013 10:01 AM

Delhi LG submits report to President over govt formation

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has sent a report to President Pranab Mukherjee on conclusion of his consultations with the BJP's chief ministerial candidate, Harsh Vardhan, and Aam Admi Party leader Arivind Kejriwal on government formation in the state. Mr. Kejriwal, who met the Lieutenant-Go...

December 15, 2013 9:44 AM

President asserts need for heavy investment in education

President Pranab Mukherjee has said the country needs to invest heavily in education, research and innovation to claim its rightful place as an advanced economy in the world.Speaking at an award function of NDTV to honour India's 25 Greatest Global Living Legends yesterday in New Delhi, the Pre...

December 15, 2013 9:43 AM

Delhi LG submits report to President over govt formation

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has sent a report to President Pranab Mukherjee on conclusion of his consultations with the BJP's chief ministerial candidate, Harsh Vardhan, and Aam Admi Party leader Arivind Kejriwal on government formation in the state. Mr. Kejriwal, who met the Lieutenant-Go...

December 14, 2013 8:49 PM

Rahul: Congress committed to enactment of Lokpal Bill

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has said that the Congress is committed to the enactment of the Lokpal Bill. Addressing a Press Conference in New Delhi he sought support of all parties to the passage of Lokpal Bill in Parliament. Mr. Gandhi said that this is matter of national interest and all ...

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