Mamata Banerjee inducts two ministers, clips wings of Chatterjee

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:16

Days after pulling up "non-performing" ministers, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday took away the cream industries and commerce portfolios from Partha Chatterjee - considered the number two in the cabinet so far - and handed it to Finance Minister and former corporate lobbyist Amit Mitra.

Andhra delegation meets PM over Krishna water row

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 11:40

An all-party delegation from the Andhra Pradesh on Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking his intervention on the state`s sharing of Krishna river water.

Kiran seeks appointment with PM on water tribunal`s award

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 23:00

Andhra Pradesh CM N Kiran Kumar Reddy requested Prime Minister to grant appointment on December 19 or 20 so that he could represent the state`s case against the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal Award.

Complaints of sexual harassment at workplace doubled in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 18:45

Number of sexual harassment complaints by women at workplaces have more than doubled as against last year in Delhi, Union Minister of Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath told Lok Sabha.

S Sreesanth marries Jaipur princess Bhuveneshwari Kumari

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 15:23

Controversial former India pace bowler S Sreesanth on Thursday morning tied the nuptial knot with his girlfriend from the Jaipur royal family, a jewellery designer by profession, at the famed Guruvayoor Sree Krishna temple in Kerala.

5-century-old idol of Lord Krishna stolen in Mathura

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:44

A five-century-old idol of Lord Krishna and Radha was allegedly stolen from a temple in Saket village in the district on Monday, police said.

Andhra CM revolts against Congress leadership over Telangana

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:30

In an open revolt against Congress leadership for the decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy Saturday said he would see how a bill defeated in the state assembly would be tabled in parliament.

Juveniles increasingly getting involved in crime

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:36

In an alarming trend, juveniles are increasingly getting involved in crimes including heinous offences like rape and murder, according to government data.

No death, life term for juveniles for heinous crimes: Krishna Tirath

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 00:34

Women and Child Development Ministry clarified that Juvenile Justice Board will remain appellant authority for cases of juveniles involved in murder and rape and ruled out death penalty.

WCD Min seeks transfer of Chowdhury over harassment charges

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 00:13

Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath has written to Prime Minister`s Office seeking transfer of Secretary Nita Chowdhury in the wake of allegations of workplace harassment against her that allegedly drove a senior woman officer to slit her wrists, official sources said.

JDS MLAs walk out of Assembly over Krishna water sharing issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 16:25

JDS members on Wednesday staged a walkout in the state Karnataka legislative assembly demanding a two-day discussion over a tribunal`s final award on sharing of Krishna river water, even as the House passed five bills.

Ex-RJD MP, 3 others get lifer in JD(U) leader murder case

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 14:38

A district court today awarded life sentence to former RJD Parliamentarian Vijay Krishna and three others found guilty in the murder case of a JD(U) leader four years ago.