2014 Lok Sabha elections results: BJP takes big lead in early rounds
NEW DELHI: The BJP took a big lead as millions of votes polled in the Lok Sabha election were counted Friday, with its candidates racing ahead of all others in 71 of the 122 seats. As an army of officials began the mammoth counting process in 989 places across the country, it was clear that a BJP... read more »
AIADMK expels former Rajya Sabha MP Malaisamy
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Thursday expelled former Rajya Sabha MP K. Malaisamy, who had recently said that Narendra Modi was a “good friend” of hers. A party statement said Mr. Malaisamy has been removed from the primary membership of the AIADMK for violating party discipline and... read more »
Sahara case: Justice Khehar recuses from hearing
In a sudden twist in the Sahara Group case, Supreme Court judge Justice J.S. Khehar has recused himself from hearing the matter following which a new bench has been constituted. A “communication dated May 6, 2014 received from Justice J.S. Khehar was placed before the Chief Justice of India on... read more »
Over Three Hours, Rajnath Meets RSS Leaders, Amit Shah Joins In
New Delhi – It’s been a hectic couple of days for BJP president Rajnath Singh, who made a dash to Gujarat to meet prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi last evening and dashed right back to hold strategic meetings in Delhi this morning. There have also been other meetings in the... read more »
More Indian voters favour Narendra Modi than Rahul Gandhi: US-based Pew survey
Washington – More than 60 per cent of Indian voters favour the BJP in the general election, due by May, while less than 20 per cent back the ruling Congress, a major American survey... read more »
Sahara chief Subrata Roy fails to appear, SC issues NBW
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against Sahara chief Subrata Roy after he failed to appear in connection with a case in which his company was directed to return... read more »
CBI may question Ram Vilas Paswan in Bokaro Steel Plant recruitment scam
New Delhi – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) may question Ram Vilas Paswan in connection with a recruitment scam at the Bokaro Steel Plant when he was Steel Minister five... read more »
Salman Khurshid calls Narendra Modi ‘impotent’, BJP says Congress frustrated
Farukkhabad, Uttar Pradesh – Union Minister Salman Khurshid has described Narendra Modi as “impotent”, in remarks that have been sharply condemned by the BJP. Mr... read more »
Smoke detected on Indian Navy submarine off Mumbai coast, 4 sailo...
Mumbai – An Indian Navy submarine is headed back to the Mumbai shore after it was forced to surface when smoke was detected on board. Reports said four or five sailors were rendered unconscious... read more »
