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Maoists kill 16 in attack on Congress rally in Chhattisgarh

Sat, 25 May 2013 23:14:15 +0300

Raipur/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An over 100-strong group of Maoists Saturday attacked a Congress party convoy, carrying out a landmine blast and then opening fire, resulting in the death of 16 people, including two senior Congress leaders and injuries to 25 others.

Maoists attack Congress convoy, two leaders killed; Sonia condemns

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:25:19 +0300

Raipur/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An over 100-strong group of Maoists Saturday attacked a Congress party convoy, carrying out a landmine blast and then opening fire, resulting in the death of two senior Congress leaders, including Mahendra Karma, and injuries to senior party leader V.C. Shukla.

Rahul Gandhi's Maharashtra visit cancelled

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:18:32 +0300

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's proposed visit to Maharashtra Monday to interact with farmers has been cancelled, his office said Saturday.

Mamata lying to people on rural jobs scheme: Congress

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:37:34 +0300

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) The Congress in West Bengal Saturday attacked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on implementation of the rural jobs programme, saying the state has turned out a poor performer in the 100 days work scheme despite tall claims of the Trinamool Congress government.

No decision on Modi as PM: BJP leader

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:37:25 +0300

Panaji, May 25 (IANS) A decision on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will only be taken by the party's parliamentary board "when it is appropriate" and not when the national executive meets here next month, a BJP leader said Saturday.

PM the laughing stock, social media is proof: BJP leader

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:20:40 +0300

Panaji, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has become a laughing stock for the country and comments on the active social media world are proof of it, a BJP leader said here Friday.

BJP launches campaign for Himachal parliamentary by-poll

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:54:14 +0300

Shimla, May 25 (IANS) Taking the lead, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday formally launched its campaign for the June 23 Mandi parliamentary by-election in Himachal Pradesh.

Banerjee's plans to take over Saradha channels triggers controversy

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:46:14 +0300

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Known for her penchant for stoking controversies, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has given fresh fodder to her detractors with her announcement that the government would acquire two television channels owned by the chit fund funded Saradha Group that has gone bust.

Jairam Thakur is BJP candidate for Mandi seat

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:24:17 +0300

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The BJP Saturday announced that former Himachal Pradesh minister Jairam Thakur would be its candidate for the June 23 bypoll to the Mandi parliamentary seat.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Maharashtra May 27

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:11:24 +0300

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will Monday visit Maharashtra for a day to interact with farmers, a party statement said Saturday.

Afghan security forces hailed after Kabul attack

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:57:25 +0300

The Afghan government lauded its security forces Saturday for beating back a Taliban assault on central Kabul that left one policeman, two civilians and all four militants dead.

Japan PM visit boosts huge Myanmar industrial zone

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:06:01 +0300

Japan's premier on Saturday backed the development of a major industrial zone near Yangon on a visit to Myanmar aimed at deepening economic ties with the former junta-ruled nation.

Siddaramaiah expands ministry, inducts one

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:28:17 +0300

Bangalore, May 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday expanded his ministry by inducting senior Congressman S.R. Patil, the first from the legislative council to join the week-old ministry.

Hooda's love for Gujarat, Modi!

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:16:16 +0300

Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his government may not have much to do with Gujarat and its Chief Minister Narendra Modi but they leave no opportunity to show that Haryana and Hooda are way ahead of their Gujarati counterparts.

Friction in Congress as Chandy, Chennithala camps spar

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:24:19 +0300

Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IANS) Is Kerala politics all about camps? The polarisation between V.S. Achuthanandan and Pinarayi Vijayan loyalists in the opposition CPI-M is old news, but the ruling Congress appears to be no better with the increasing friction between the Oommen Chandy and Ramesh Chennithala factions.