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Rahul to carry Monsoon momentum into polls

India, Aug. 16 -- Paper leak protests boosted Congress, but controversies and upcoming polls could test its momentum. During the Parliament's Monsoon Session, the opposition, led by the Congress, suc... Read More


Women's reservation, youth welfare to drive BJP's poll pitch

India, Aug. 16 -- PM Modi's Independence Day announcements are expected to shape the BJP's campaign across five poll-bound states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the election agenda for the upc... Read More


Vietnam, US strengthen cooperation to ease suffering of AO/dioxin victims

New York, Aug. 16 -- A delegation from the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin's chapter in Ho Chi Minh City (VAVA HCMC) led by its Chairman Major General Nguyen Hong Son held worki... Read More


Government steps up efforts to preserve Indian languages

India, Aug. 16 -- Centre expands AI, education and research initiatives to strengthen India's diverse linguistic heritage. The Government of India is intensifying efforts to promote, preserve and str... Read More


"Parliament passed it without any discussion, without voting": Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan on National Honour Bill

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 16 -- Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan slammed the central government over the passing of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, criticising the... Read More


Sibal's critique of media, judiciary raises questions about his own record

India, Aug. 16 -- From the Ramaswami case to press restrictions, India's institutional history raises uncomfortable questions. Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal recently raised several s... Read More


"BJP will not tolerate disrespect towards national symbols": Anil K Antony amid Vande Mataram row

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- BJP leader Anil K Antony on Sunday accused the Congress leadership of showing "aversion" to the full version of Vande Mataram, the national song, during the Independence Day cele... Read More


"BJP will not tolerate disrespect towards national symbols: Anil K Antony amid Vande Mataram row

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- BJP leader Anil K Antony on Sunday accused the Congress leadership of showing "aversion" to the full version of Vande Mataram, the national song, during the Independence Day cele... Read More


Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghvi slams Chidambaram over "proud Dimagi Naxal" remark, cites Naxal attacks under UPA

Gandhinagar, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxal" remark on Independence Day has triggered a major political showdown. After senior Congress leader P Chidambaram declared he was "p... Read More


Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi slams Chidambaram over "proud Dimagi Naxal" remark, cites Naxal attacks under UPA

Gandhinagar, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxal" remark on Independence Day has triggered a major political showdown. After senior Congress leader P Chidambaram declared he was "p... Read More