Cong raked up Telangana statehood demand in 1999

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 15:39

The Congress in Andhra Pradesh is now facing the heat over Telangana statehood, a demand it had originally raked up when it was in the opposition way back in 1999.

Centre`s statement evokes strong reaction from Telangana groups

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 21:33

The centre`s statement that it needs more time to take a decision on demand for separate statehood has evoked sharp reaction from Telangana groups.

Himachal celebrates 43rd statehood day

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 18:07

Celebrating the 43rd statehood day of Himachal Pradesh, the state government on Friday announced to raise the social security pension from Rs 450 to Rs 500 per month.

Court asks police to file FIR against Karnataka minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 23:36

A court directed police to register an FIR against K`taka Agriculture Minister for his statement in favour of separate statehood for North Karnataka.

Telangana issue: Cong MPs to meet on January 4

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 22:10

Congress MPs from Telangana region on Sunday said they would meet on January 4 to decide future course of action.

Parties mount pressure on Cong to clear stand on Telangana

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 19:13

Pressure is mounting on the ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh to spell out its stand clearly on the contentious Telangana statehood issue.

With statehood gift, Abbas returns to cheering Palestinians

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 10:25

Mahmoud Abbas received a rhapsodic welcome by an ecstatic Palestinian crowd of thousands.

Drop Katti for repeated demand for separate stateh

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 18:20

Congress on Monday demanded that Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar drop Belgaum district incharge minister Umesh Katti from the Cabinet for his repeated demand for separate statehood for North Karnataka.