Karnataka may head for spell of President's rule

Bengaluru (IANS) Karnataka may have a spell of President's rule till its Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar decides on the resignations of the 15 rebel legislators of the Congress and JD-S, as the BJP is not in a hurry to stake claim to form a…

Trouble spikes for Azam Khan, gets fined Rs 3.27 cr

Rampur (IANS) The troubles for Uttar Pradesh's Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in the Maulana Jauhar University case are increasing by the day. Not only will a part of the building be demolished but Khan has also been fined Rs 3.27 crore.

Elephants and other wild animals should get safe movement passage: Raghubar

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that his government was committed for protection of forest and wild animals and was making special efforts to ensure that the wild animals including the elephants get a safe corridor for movement.

Jharkhand Assembly witnesses war of slogans

Ranchi (IANS) Slogans like "Jai Sri Ram", "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Jai Sarna" were raised in the Jharkhand Assembly on Wednesday when the opposition moved amendment to the 1927 Forest Act.

When Jharkhand Mukti…

Congress hits back in MP, lures away two BJP MLAs

Bhopal (IANS) Two BJP MLAs on Wednesday cross-voted in favour of the ruling Congress to help pass a Bill on prevention of mob lynching in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The House was adjourned sine die after the bill was passed.

Embarrassed Leader…

Changes in anti-terror law to end terror: Shah

New Delhi (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said there was a need for a tough law to end terror and the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill will help the Centre to designate individuals as terrorists without encroaching…

Chinese Army working for peaceful end to Doklam row

Beijing (IANS) The Chinese Army is working for stability and security along the Sino-Indian border and taking effective measures to create favourable conditions for the peaceful resolution of the Doklam stand-off, a white paper issued by China's…

Bill amending bankruptcy law tabled in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi (IANS) Seeking to fill up the gaps in corporate insolvency resolution framework, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday tabled a bill to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

The proposed changes…

Shah as Home Minister raises expectations on Article 370

New Delhi (IANS) Ever since Amit Shah took over as the Union Home Minister nearly two months back, the Centre's policy on Jammu and Kashmir has become tougher, leading to expectations and speculation that there could be a forward movement…

Karnataka BJP to elect Yeddyurappa as legislative leader

Bengaluru (IANS) The BJP in Karnataka will elect its state President B.S. Yeddyurappa as its legislative party leader and stake claim to form government in the state following the exit of the 14-month-old JD-S-Congress coalition government on Tuesday,…