2014 Lok Sabha elections results: BJP takes big lead in early rounds
NEW DELHI: The BJP took a big lead as millions of votes polled in the Lok Sabha election were counted Friday, with its candidates racing ahead of all others in 71 of the 122 seats. As an army of officials began the mammoth counting process in 989 places across the country, it was clear that a BJP... read more »
AIADMK expels former Rajya Sabha MP Malaisamy
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Thursday expelled former Rajya Sabha MP K. Malaisamy, who had recently said that Narendra Modi was a “good friend” of hers. A party statement said Mr. Malaisamy has been removed from the primary membership of the AIADMK for violating party discipline and... read more »
Sahara case: Justice Khehar recuses from hearing
In a sudden twist in the Sahara Group case, Supreme Court judge Justice J.S. Khehar has recused himself from hearing the matter following which a new bench has been constituted. A “communication dated May 6, 2014 received from Justice J.S. Khehar was placed before the Chief Justice of India on... read more »
Over Three Hours, Rajnath Meets RSS Leaders, Amit Shah Joins In
New Delhi – It’s been a hectic couple of days for BJP president Rajnath Singh, who made a dash to Gujarat to meet prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi last evening and dashed right back to hold strategic meetings in Delhi this morning. There have also been other meetings in the... read more »
Narendra Modi urges India to embrace competition
Mumbai – The opposition party’s candidate for prime minister, Narendra Modi, laid out a broad economic policy for India on Thursday that encouraged family-owned businesses to... read more »
Sahara chief Subrata Roy arrested, son says as law abiding citizen he surrendered
Lucknow – Sahara chief Subrata Roy was today arrested in Lucknow following Supreme Court’s warrant against him for not appearing in court in a case linked to his alleged... read more »
Thai prime minister faces graft charges as standoff slips out of control
Bangkok – Thailand’s anti-corruption agency is to bring charges of negligence against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday as anti-government protesters demand her... read more »
Government’s big dilemma: who should be next Navy Chief
New Delhi – The government is faced with a big dilemma on who to pick as successor to Admiral DK Joshi who resigned as Navy Chief last evening taking “moral... read more »
More Indian voters favour Narendra Modi than Rahul Gandhi: US-bas...
Washington – More than 60 per cent of Indian voters favour the BJP in the general election, due by May, while less than 20 per cent back the ruling Congress, a major American survey released... read more »
