Yadavs fight Women’s Bill, govt offers all-party meet »
Amid protests by Lalu and Mulayam Yadav in the Lok Sabha, the government has said it is willing to hold an all-party meeting on the Women’s Bill. The Lok Sabha was adjourned after the main opponents of the bill, the three Yadavs –Sharad, Mulayam, and Lalu – loudly voiced their objections to the Bill.
Afghanistan Welcomes Pakistani Role In Peace Talks »
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Pakistan has a key role to play in peace talks with the Taliban, a possible attempt to quash speculation that his government was trying to sideline its neighbor.
Huge Aftershock Hits Chile On Inauguration Day »
There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries following the magnitude 7.2 temblor and at least three other aftershocks, which swayed buildings, shook windows and provoked nervous smiles among the dignitaries attending the presidential inauguration in Valparaiso.
Greek Workers Strike Over Austerity Plans »
The major trade unions in Greece went on a national strike to protest the government’s austerity measures Thursday. It’s the second general strike in a month. The latest polls show Greeks deeply divided over the plan to restore the economy and restore confidence in the Euro
Students enjoy Bollywood dance for culture and great workout - Washington Post »
Washington Post Students enjoy Bollywood dance for culture and great workout Washington Post Born of the music and dance styles seen in popular films of India — specifically those produced in Bollywood, a district of Mumbai akin to America's … and more
US court rejects terror suspect Rana’s bail plea, fears he may flee - Times of India »
US court rejects terror suspect Rana's bail plea, fears he may flee Times of India …
UPA may go slow on women’s bill in Lok Sabha »
Rule allows tabling of the bill anytime during the government’s five-year term.
India has only 129 cops per 1 lakh people - Times of India »
India has only 129 cops per 1 lakh people Times of India NEW DELHI: Less than a month after the terror attack on popular German Bakery in Pune , the government on Wednesday admitted that shortage of manpower had … MHA: Pune was on terror radar Times Now.tv all 6 news articles
Tatas make a comeback in Assam »
Guwahati gets a Taj as the Tatas slowly make a comeback to one of their plantation states, well timed with the government readying itself for talks with the ULFA. Some of the country’s most successful business people are getting together to form the Assam Investment Advisory Board. Ratan Tata was also amongst them
Mamata miffed, abstains from voting | PM on Bill »
Party believes the government is ‘bulldozing’ the bill