The first major intervention which Rahul Gandhi made in government policy was on the nuclear deal. But for his support, Manmohan Singh would not have been able to secure the party’s backing for it.
Wellington, Feb 13, The decision by New Zealand’s largest Sikh temple to hail as martyrs the three men who assassinated Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi has upset some members of the Indian community in Auckland.
Bangalore, Feb 12, Karnataka’s Bharatiya Janata Party government Friday warned opponents of Valentine’s Day celebrations against creating trouble Feb 14 and said those who take law into their hand will face strict action.
Mumbai, Feb 12, While the people of Maharashtra gave a thumbs up to the Shah Rukh Khan starrer “My Name Is Khan,” senior Congress leader and Revenue Minister Narayan Rane Friday demanded that the Election Commission cancel the registration of Shiv Sena.
Mumbai, Feb 12, Tremendous response marked the limited release of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “My Name Is Khan” in 13 cinema halls here Friday even as the Shiv Sena continued its protest against the film across Maharashtra.
Yangon, Feb 12, Myanmar military supremo Senior General Than Shwe confirmed Friday that the junta will hold a general election this year, honouring previous commitments to the international community.
Mumbai, Feb 12, Shah Rukh Khan’s “My Name Is Khan” saw a troubled opening day Friday with no morning shows in Mumbai and Ahmedabad and sporadic trouble elsewhere but also long queues for tickets in large parts of India amid heavy security.
New Delhi, Feb 12, Hundreds of youth activists of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) observed a hunger strike here Friday to demand the early building of a controversial shipping channel to link India’s eastern and western coasts.
Hyderabad, Feb 12, The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Osmania University students Friday called for Telangana shutdown Saturday to protest the terms of reference of the Srikrishna panel, saying these were not favourable for formation of Telangana state.
Ahmedabad, Feb 12, The morning shows of Shah Rukh Khan’s “My Name Is Khan” were cancelled in multiplexes here Friday due to protests by right-wing groups. But by noon, the theatres started screening the film while cities like Vadodara and Surat went ahead with the first day first show itself.