Plea to review verdict on convicts in elections dismissed

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 15:15

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed as infructuous the government`s plea seeking a review of its verdict holding that jailbirds can`t contest elections.

Politicians can move freely in Maoist-pockets in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:12

With an aim to prevent the Left wing extremism (LWE) from exploiting any political vacuum at the grassroots, the police would not ask political leaders to change their programmes or routes in Jharkhand unless there is any "specific input" about Maoist threat.

Political leaders seek strong action against Asaram Bapu

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 18:21

Political leaders ON Tuesday demanded strong action against spiritual guru Asaram Bapu who has been accused of molesting a minor girl in Rajasthan.

Maoists may attack political leaders in Bengal

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 20:21

There is a "high probability" of political leaders coming under a Chhattisgarh-type attack during their panchayat poll campaign in Maoist-hit Jangalmahal in West Bengal, intelligence sources have indicated.

Sri Sri Ravishankar disapproves of whips by political parties

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 19:54

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar on Saturday said voices of dissent must have place in politics.

Maha CM for strong Lokayukta Act

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 09:18

Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan Thursday said his govt was in the process of conducting comparative studies of Lokayukta Acts of various states.

Hazare to meet Maha leaders over Lokayukta

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 16:52

Anna Hazare will be meeting top political leaders here tomorrow, to garner political support for a strong Lokayukta legislation in Maharashtra.

Nepal leaders hold talks to conclude peace process

Last Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 21:54

Nepal`s political leaders began a crucial round of negotiations to find a consensus to conclude the delayed peace process.

`Where are political leaders to confront obscurantism today?`

Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2011, 23:51

Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday questioned as to where political leaders and parties were when it came to confronting obscurantism.

Leaders congratulate Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 15:40

A host of national and regional leaders have extended their greetings to AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa, who is all set to head the state for a third time after trouncing DMK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.