Rajnath Seeks Suggestions on ‘Intolerance’
(Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the government will seek suggestions from MPs on what they say is “growing intolerance” in the country. “We would like to…
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TRS Wants to Cash on Cash for Vote Case for GHMC Polls
Things might worsen between the chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as the latter’s return to Hyderabad after a gap of three months has seen a revival of interest in the cash-for-vote scam. While…
“Don’t Return Awards, Fight for Your Cause”
Panaji, Nov 29 (PTI) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur feels the solution to the ongoing intolerance debate in the country does not lie in returning awards. The 69-year-old director said he fails to understand the issue of…
Swaraj Abhiyan Dares Kejriwal for Public Debate on Jan Lokpal Bil
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Having termed ruling AAP’s 2015 ombudsman bill “mahajokepal”, the Swaraj Abhiyan on Sunday challenged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to a public debate on the Jan Lokpal Bill. “Swaraj Abhiyan…
NDA’s Bihar Debacle Proving Blessing for Realty
Contrary to the general impression, the defeat in the Bihar assembly elections has not dealt any blow to the reforms agenda of the ruling National Democratic Alliance. Rather, it has proved to be a blessing…
Don’t Think Freedom of Expression Ever Been so Threatened: Nandita Das
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) After superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan stirred the hornet’s nest with their comments on the growing intolerance in the country, critically-acclaimed actress and filmmaker Nandita Das says curbs…
‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’ Scheme Can Be Unifying Force: Modi
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Proposing to turn the ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’ idea into a scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it could be a “binding force to unite every individual in…
‘Intolerance’ Inadequate to Describe Fear Among Minorities: Arundhati Roy
Pune, Nov 28 (IANS) Given the atmosphere in India, “intolerance” is an inadequate word to describe the “fears” under which minorities are living, author Arundhati Roy said here on Saturday. Arundhati Roy , Writer…
Modi Assures Aid to Flood-Hit Tamil Nadu
Chennai: Heavy rains lash Chennai on Oct 31, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured aid to Tamil Nadu for the widespread damage due to torrential rains…
Nitish Government Won’t Last over Two Years: Paswan
“The RJD of Lalu Prasad emerged as the largest single party and the JD-U of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is the second largest party. Here lies the problem, as both will fight for supremacy,” said…
Indian Ports to Make Rs.6,000 Crore Profit by 2016: Gadkari
New Delhi: Union Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari addresses a press conference in New Delhi, on Sep 22, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport…
UP Congress to Launch ‘Pad Yatras’ on Sonia’s Birthday
Lucknow, Nov 28 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) will launch a series of state wide “pad yatras” or walkathons on Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s birthday on December 9 to highlight public grievances. Chairman…
Grand Alliance a La Bihar Remote in Poll-Bound Bengal
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IANS) It was “rising intolerance” or a “desperate survival bid” that saw old foes Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad join hands with the Congress to trump the BJP-led alliance in the Bihar…
Pakistan Ready for Talks with India Without Preconditions: Sharif
Valletta (Malta), Nov 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said for sustainable peace, Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India without preconditions, Geo News reported. He also said Pakistan intends to maintain friendly relations…
India Will Always Remain a ‘Tolerant’ Nation: Javed Akhtar
Mumbai: Lyricist Javed Akhtar during the special celebrity screening of film Guddu Rangeela in Mumbai on July 2, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) India will always remain a tolerant nation, veteran writer Javed…
YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy Booked for Slapping Air India Official
Hyderabad, Nov 27 (IANS) A YSR Congress Party MP was booked on Friday for allegedly slapping an official of Air India at Tirupati airport, police said. The MP has denied the charge. A case for…
Hyderabad Aims to Attract Rs.2,500 Crore in Aerospace, Defence
Hyderabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Hyderabad attracted about Rs.1,000 crore investment in aerospace and defence during last one year and is looking at the investment of another Rs.2,500 crore with setting up of three aerospace parks…
Modi Praises Nehru, Previous Governments in Ambedkar Debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lavished praise on Jawaharlal Nehru and hailed all previous governments as he struck a conciliatory note after…
No Breakthrough on GST in Modi-Congress Meet, More Talks Soon
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his predecessor Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi to discuss the contentious Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill and though no breakthrough…
Lavish Weddings Contributed to Farmer Suicides: Telangana Govt
The Telangana government triggered an outrage among activists on Friday after it told the High Court in Hyderabad that lavish weddings and fees of private educational institutions contributed to farmer suicides. Responding to a petition filed by…