Sushma Swaraj targets UPA govt over corruption

Last Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 23:28

In a scathing attack on ruling UPA, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj accused the Congress-led government of being steeped in corruption.

Social media can`t influence voters: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 19:40

The government dismissed reports suggesting social media will influence 160 Lok Sabha constituencies out of 543 during the next General Elections.

TN fishermen arrest: Centre adopting soft approach, says Karuna

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 23:03

M Karunanidhi slammed Centre for adopting a "soft approach" on the issue of recurring attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen.

More struggles against UPA govt in offing: AITUC

Last Updated: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 20:19

Mounting a scathing attack on the UPA government, pro-CPI AITUC on Saturday said more united struggles against its policies are in the offing.

Congress misusing CBI, UPA govt may fall anytime: Rajnath

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 19:20

BJP chief Rajnath Singh Thursday accused the Congress of misusing CBI as a tool to remain in power and said the days of UPA government were numbered.

Markets sank yesterday on RBI, Cyprus and not because of DMK's exit: FM

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 12:56

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that yesterday's market nosedive was due to what happened in Cyprus and to the Reserve Bank of India's 25 BPS rate cut announcement, and not because of the DMK's decision to withdraw its support from the UPA-II Government.

DMK support withdrawal clouds rate cut; Sensex plunges 285 points

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 09:43

After a higher start at 19,378.61, the Sensex dropped below 19,000 level before ending 285.10 points lower at 19,008.10, a level last seen on March 5.

Ensure Italian marines’ return: Modi to UPA govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 11:08

Narendra Modi asked the UPA government to explain to the nation what actions it plans to take to ensure the return of the Italian marines.

Govt calls all-party meet for consensus on anti-rape bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 15:15

The Centre on Tuesday called an all-party meet on March 18 to discuss the contentious issues.

Union Cabinet clears bill for timely delivery of services

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10:59

Providing a big relief to the common man, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a bill providing for time-bound delivery of services like pensions, passports, caste certificates, ration cards and tax refunds etc.

BJP accuses govt of having casual approach on terror

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 14:20

Accusing the government of having a casual approach on the issue of terror, BJP on Friday said it "failed" to take effective steps to prevent blasts in Hyderabad.