China national political advisor probed

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 10:43

A national political advisor in China is being probed for suspected law and discipline violations, authorities said Friday.

SP cries foul, says conspiracy behind Mulayam`s `twisted statement`

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 23:52

Amid raging controversy over Mulayam Singh Yadav`s claim that those living in relief camps in Muzaffarnagar were political activists, SP went into fire fighting mode on Wednesday.

Yemen agrees on new political map

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 00:50

United Nations envoy to Yemen said on Tuesday that the country`s political representatives have signed an agreement that draws a new political map for Yemen.

Political parties gear up for Jor Mela in Punjab

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 17:05

Major political parties in Punjab are going all out to make their conferences during the annual Jor Mela, beginning here on Tuesday, a show of strength, and to woo voters ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Castro tells US to drop the demands on political front

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 05:05

President Raul Castro has warned his country could remain estranged from the United States for decades if Washington does not drop political demands.

Congress shying away from discussion on corruption: Dhumal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 01:21

BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal on Saturday accused Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of shying away from discussion on major issues like corruption and political vendetta.

No illegality in acquiring pvt firm shares by family members: Virbhadra

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 01:21

Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh broke his silence on BJP`s allegations on share holdings of his family members in private firm, and said it "is attempt to damage my reputation and sully my image".

YSRC not ready to form joint panel with Cong-TDP on united AP

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 18:52

Efforts to forge Political Joint Action Committee (PJAC) to fight for united Andhra Pradesh came to naught as YSR Congress was disinclined to join forces with Congress and Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Thai military hosts forum on political crisis

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 10:33

Thailand`s armed forces took center stage in the country`s ongoing political drama, showing off its gentler side by hosting a forum over the weekend to allow the leader of a protest movement to present his demand for an immediate change of government.

Myanmar frees 44 political prisoners

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:17

President Thein Sein has pledged to release all prisoners of conscience in Myanmar by the end of the year.

Political donations made through trust: Aditya Birla Group

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:37

The group has denied any wrongdoing in coal allocation matter.

High voting in Rajasthan surprises political analysts

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 14:03

The record 75 percent polling in the Rajasthan assembly elections has surprised many, including political pundits who are still analyzing how the nine percent jump in voting from 2008 happened.