US reacts with dismay over India’s gay sex ruling
By Arun Kumar Washington – Expressing concern over the Indian Supreme Court’s ruling restoring the ban on gay sex, the US has expressed its opposition to “any action that criminalises consensual same-sex conduct between adults”. “The United States places great... read more »
Lt.Governor invites Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung Thursday invited Bharatiya Janata Party’s chief ministerial candidate Harsh Varshan to explore the possibility of forming a government. “Harsh Vardhan is currently in Raipur to attend the swearing in ceremony of Raman Singh as... read more »
On Rajinikanth’s 63rd b’day, dialogues popularised by him
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Chennai – Every time southern supe! rstar Rajinikanth delivered a dialogue in his own trademark style, audiences have cheered and rooted for him in unison. On his 63rd birthday Thursday, IANS lists some dialogues that were made famous by the actor in his over... read more »
Kejriwal unwell, cancels trip to meet Anna
Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra)/New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has cancelled his scheduled visit to Ralegan-Siddhi to meet anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare who is on an indefinite hunger strike, an aide said Thursday. “Arvind Kejriwal sent a message that he cannot... read more »
AIADMK leads in Yercaud
Chennai – The ruling AIADMK was on the winning track Sunday in the Yercaud constituency in Tamil Nadu, with its candidate P. Saroja leading over DMK’s V. Maran by over 4,800... read more »
BJP leads in Delhi, AAP makes waves
New Delhi – The Congress was headed for a rout in Delhi Sunday, with the BJP seemingly on the winning track but the debutant Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) putting up a spectacular show in the... read more »
BJP heads for big win in Rajasthan
Jaipur – The BJP seems to be heading for a big win in India’s desert state of Rajasthan, early vote count trends showed Sunday. Wild celebrations broke out outside BJP offices... read more »
Madhya Pradesh election results: BJP takes lead in early trends
New Delhi – Early trends in 20 seats in Madhya Pradesh show that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in 13 seats while the Congress is ahead in seven seats. Others too take a lead... read more »
Chhattisgarh election results: Congress leading in 36, BJP in 33
New Delhi – Early trends in Chhattisgarh show that the Congress is leading in 36 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in 33 seats. The counting of votes in four states began... read more »
