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MHA raises strong objection to laxity in security of Rahul during his visit to UP HT - Fri, Nov 20
The Ministry of Home Affairs has raised strong objection to laxity in the security of Rahul Gandhi during his visits to Uttar Pradesh in February and August, this year.
PM's visit to U.S. comes with rapid trade growth Reuters - Fri, Nov 20
REUTERS - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives in Washington on Monday for a state visit set to boost the burgeoning economic relationship between two countries, which had relatively marginal commercial dealings a decade ago.
Religious leaders join hands for green mission HT - Fri, Nov 20
With the world?s eyes on Copenhagen and India under pressure to reduce emissions, help came from unexpected quarters. Cutting across faiths, a group of religious leaders on Thursday exhorted their followers to plant trees.
Chavan wants to evaluate ministers HT - Fri, Nov 20
When Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said the performance of Congressmen in the State Cabinet would be evaluated he was serious.
Kalyan out, Muslims on SP radar HT - Fri, Nov 20
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has launched a massive exercise to regain the support of the Muslim community, a section of which has ditched him and turned to the Congress.
Azmi starts taking lessons in Marathi HT - Fri, Nov 20
Soon, Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Asim Azmi may be able to respond to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray?s verbal attacks in his own language.
Activists seek Advani's help for fair process HT - Fri, Nov 20
The Right to Information activists have sought help from the Opposition after the Congress government did not pay heed to their demand to make the selection process of the Chief Central Information Commissioner transparent.
'I was offered BJP chief post' HT - Fri, Nov 20
A day after the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh denied it was against four central leaders from becoming the next BJP chief, Sushma Swaraj said she turned down an offer from the party to take up that post.
BJP slams Government's new sugarcane pricing, procurement policy ANI - Thu, Nov 19
New Delhi, Nov 19(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday supported the protesting sugarcane farmers of Uttar Pradesh in their agitation against new sugarcane pricing and procurement policy of the Union Government.
Karzai sworn in as Afghan leader; vows to fight graft Reuters - Thu, Nov 19
Veteran Afghan leader Hamid Karzai was sworn in as president on Thursday, pledging to fight graft and take control of his country's security before his five-year term ends, after a fraud-marred election left his image in ruins.
Govt. recommends Rs. 7,266 crore for draught hit Bundelkhand region ANI - Thu, Nov 19
New Delhi, Nov.19 (ANI): In a significant step, the Centre on Thursday recommended a special economic package of Rs. 7,266 crore for Bundelkhand region, spread over Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to help it recover from draught's affect.
Sugar protest forces parliament to shut Reuters - Thu, Nov 19
Tens of thousands of farmers from Uttar Pradesh protesting against low state-set sugarcane prices forced the adjournment of first day of parliament on Thursday, prompting the prime minister to consider changes in fixing cane prices.
President nominates Dua, Ganguly to Rajya Sabha ANI - Thu, Nov 19
New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The President Pratibha Patil on Thursday confirmed the nomination of senior journalist H.K.Dua and former Chairman of the Hindustan Lever Limited Dr. Ashok Sekhar Ganguly to the Rajya Sabha.
Suicide bomber kills 18 in Pakistan's Peshawar Reuters - Thu, Nov 19
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a court building in Peshawar on Thursday, killing 18 people, officials said, in the latest of a series of attacks on the northwestern Pakistan city.
'RSS is not against Delhi Four' HT - Thu, Nov 19
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday hurried to smoothen the ruffled feathers in the BJP over the manner in which it had sought to push Nitin Gadkari's appointment as the next party chief, sidelining other senior leaders.
Sena names 4 mayor candidates HT - Thu, Nov 19
Mumbai, Nov. 19 -- The Shiv Sena has narrowed down its search for nominees for the mayoral to four candidates. The post has been reserved for a woman from the open category. Elections for mayor will be held on December 1.
BJP takes note of all matters in up but Kalyan HT - Thu, Nov 19
In a party meeting in Lucknow, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders discussed everything from organisational matters to price rise. They also discussed black-marketing of fertilizers. Everything but the possible return of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh.
Karnataka crisis put us to shame, says Sushma HT - Thu, Nov 19
Lending finishing touches to the fortnight-long exercise undertaken to quell dissidence among its legislators in Karnataka, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday described the rebellion against Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa as unfortunate.
BJP will emerge stronger from internal crisis in Karnataka: Sushma Swaraj ANI - Thu, Nov 19
Bangalore, Nov 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Sushma Swaraj has said her party will emerge stronger from the internal crisis in Karnataka.
CPI (M) slams Govt for bringing sugarcane ordinance on the eve of new Parliament session ANI - Wed, Nov 18
New Delhi, Nov. 18 (ANI): CPI (M) Politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday questioned the UPA Government's intention on bringing the ordinance on sugarcane pricing on the eve of the Winter Session of the Parliament.