Sonia Gandhi backs PM: Is it enough to revive the UPA?
May 23, 2013
The biggest stories of May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013
UPA-II turns four, but will it make it to five?
May 22, 2013
Sonia Gandhi backs PM, slams Opposition
May 22, 2013
IPL is den for gambling: Yashwant Sinha
Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 23, 2013
The BJP leader said that action should be taken against those who are responsible for reducing the game of cricket to a den for gambling.
BJP youth wing workers detained during protest in Delhi
Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 23, 2013
About 30 activists of the BJP's youth wing protesting against the UPA-II government's corruption scandals were detained when they were trying to march towards Connaught Place in central Delhi.
Sonia Gandhi's speech at UPA-II's report card release: full text
NDTV.com | Wednesday May 22, 2013
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi today came down heavily on main opposition party BJP for disrupting Parliament proceedings and preventing crucial legislations from being passed at the UPA-II's report card release.
At UPA-II's report card release, Sonia Gandhi backs Prime Minister, slams BJP
Edited by Mala Das | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Through the day today, his government's fourth birthday, Dr Manmohan Singh's performance as Prime Minster was under intense scrutiny. The BJP questioned his leadership and a minister suggested he had had his run as PM.
UPA II completes four years: Who said what
Edited by Sabyasachi Dasgupta | Wednesday May 22, 2013
As the UPA II government completes four years in office, the Opposition launched a scathing attack on the Centre and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today on its performance. While the BJP raised question over the leadership quality of the PM, the Cong...
Edited by Mala Das (with inputs from PTI) | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Delhi's Lokayukta has indicted Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for misuse of public funds in advertisements meant for a "political purpose" ahead of assembly elections in 2008.
BJP divided over face for 2014
Edited by Mala Das | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Under sharp attack from the BJP on the fourth anniversary of the UPA 2 government it leads, the Congress can draw some solace from the fact that the main opposition party too is struggling with a leadership battle now playing out for all to see.
New Comptroller and Auditor General could have conflict of interest, says BJP
Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today expressed reservations over appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as CAG, saying there could be a "conflict of interest" as he will be auditing defence deals in which he had a role as Defence Secretary.
Highlights: Congress slams BJP, says history will judge for the negative role they have played
Edited by Sabyasachi Dasgupta | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Replying to BJP's charges against PM Manmohan Singh and UPA regime, Congress spokesperson Renuka Chowdhary criticised the opposition for playing a negative role persistently and block passage of crucial bills. Here are the highlights of what she sai...
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been undermined in UPA regime, says BJP
Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today sought to paint a dismal picture of UPA-II holding it responsible for the economic gloom and failure to give the country leadership while accusing it of diminishing the role of the Prime Minister.
Highlights: Nothing to celebrate in UPA-II's four years; govt should apologise, says BJP
NDTV.com | Wednesday May 22, 2013
BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley talk about inflation, security and the economic crisis India is facing.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to present UPA II report card today
Sandeep Phukan | Wednesday May 22, 2013
The UPA-II government celebrates its fourth birthday today and will present a final report card, with the next general elections only months away. It has been a turbulent year for the Manmohan Singh government, with scam after scam rocking it, and th...
Narendra Modi attends his first BJP parliamentary board meeting in Delhi
Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday May 21, 2013
Narendra Modi is attending a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board, a team of 12 top leaders who make the big decisions in the party. He is its newest member.
Narendra Modi to attend BJP's first parliamentary board meeting today
Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday May 21, 2013
The Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board, the party's top decision-making body, will meet in Delhi today. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who was inducted into the board in March this year, will attend the meeting.
Railway bribery case: BJP protests against top CBI officer in Chandigarh
Press Trust of India | Monday May 20, 2013
At least 10 BJP activists were injured today after police used water cannons to stop them from marching towards CBI office in Chandigarh to protest against a top officer whom they accused of shielding former Railway Minister Pawan Bansal in the railw...