UPA wants Ansari as vice prez, Trinamool undecided

Incumbent Hamid Ansari is the United Progressive Alliance's candidate for the Vice President's post and he is all set to get a second consecutive term. The name of Ansari, 75, was announced by UPA......

Parl panel on Lokpal seeks more time to give report

The Parliamentary committee examining the Lokpal Bill has sought one more week to submit its report on the subject. The committee, which was to submit its report on December 7, has sought the......

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.  A sadhu plays a damru as he offers prayers at the banks of the Ganga river on the occasion of the annual Hindu festival of 'Karthik......

Indira Gandhi peace prize given to Liberian president

Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was on Thursday conferred the coveted Indira Gandhi peace prize by President Pranab Mukherjee who said India will continue to support the African nation in its......

US against protectionism, says Obama

US President Barack Obama on Monday said his country was against protectionism and would work with India to make global economic recovery strong and durable. In his address to Members of......

Pending bills: Ministers brief Lok Sabha Speaker

Flurry of activities have begun in New Delhi just before the Budget session, with approval of President Pratibha Patil's speech to the joint session and that of discussion of 30 pending Bills.......

Poverty: Politics should interact with policy

In the three decades of its existence, Council of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific has contributed immensely to the implementation of the outcome of the......

Meeting water scarcity challenges

Provision of safe drinking water is considered today as fundamental to good governance to promote good health and welfare of the people. The states strive to resolve the issue involved in making......

PHOTOS: President bestows controversy-marred Arjuna awards

President Pranab Mukherjee, vice-president Mohd. Hamid Ansari and Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge) Sarbananda Sonowal with......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......