Parrikar likes to read in loo, be it even on Mahabharata
Panaji – Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar likes reading in the loo, even if the book is based on an epic, like the Mahabharata. Speaking at a book release function in Panaji, Parrikar said that Maratha King Shivaji was his ideal and that he always tried following his tenets, even though he... read more »
Government sanction not needed to probe public servants: SC
New Delhi – The Supreme Court said Tuesday there was no need for a prior sanction of the central government to launch an inquiry against a public servant in a court-monitored CBI investigation. Answering in negative on whether central government’s prior sanction under section 6A of the... read more »
US judge rules NSA data collection unconstitutional
By Arun Kumar Washington – In what the media here called a “powerful rebuke” to the Obama administration, a US federal judge has ruled the US National Security Agency’s once-secret mass collection of domestic phone records is most likely unconstitutional. Describing its... read more »
Committed to Lokpal, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi – Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has assured social activist Anna Hazare that he is co! mmitted to provide a strong Lokpal to the nation. “We are committed to provide a strong Lokpal system to the country,” Rahul Gandhi said in a letter to Anna Hazare that was... read more »
US reacts with dismay over India’s gay sex ruling
By Arun Kumar Washington – Expressing concern over the Indian Supreme Court’s ruling restoring the ban on gay sex, the US has expressed its opposition to “any action that... read more »
Lt.Governor invites Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung Thursday invited Bharatiya Janata Party’s chief ministerial candidate Harsh Varshan to explore the possibility of forming a... read more »
On Rajinikanth’s 63rd b’day, dialogues popularised by him
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Chennai – Every time southern supe! rstar Rajinikanth delivered a dialogue in his own trademark style, audiences have cheered and rooted for him in unison. On... read more »
Kejriwal unwell, cancels trip to meet Anna
Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra)/New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has cancelled his scheduled visit to Ralegan-Siddhi to meet anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare who is... read more »
Kejriwal unwell, not able to meet Anna
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal said Thursday that due to ill health he will not be able to meet Anna Hazare, who is on a hunger strike in Ralegan Siddhi in... read more »
