Politics

The BJP says it has some reservations in the anti-rape Bill and will voice them in the all-party meet.

Giving examples about the delay in reforms in the key sectors in India, Patel said the power sector has been one of the most neglected ones.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, along with others, is facing trial in a Delhi court in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Parliament on Friday rejected Pakistan Assembly's resolution on Afzal Guru and said that it amounts to interference in India's internal affairs.

The petition had sought a re-look into the judgement which had dismissed the Modi government's plea that the appointment of Lokayukta was illegal as it was done without consulting it.

Referring to hike in fares and freight charges, Bansal said these steps were taken to maintain the rolling stock and generate revenue.

Raj Thackeray had accused BJP state leader Eknath Khadse of a shoot-and-scoot approach on the scams.

Modi had said the Congress appointed a "night watchman" as the PM so that the first family of the Congress could take over easily.

He, however, said the government was conscious of not interfering with judicial independence.

Dr Parveen Azad, the wife of the DSP, has been offered the position of Officer on Special Duty in the police welfare department.

SP MP Jaya Bachchan said there can be no celebration unless the mindset is changed and cited growing incidents of rape.

Singh said the scheme provides a safety net to a very large number of rural families in times of distress.

Ajay Chautala, who is in Tihar Jail since his sentencing, has also moved an application seeking interim bail.

Police said the five men have been booked for assault, rioting and obstructing government servants on duty, among other charges.

Modi set the tone for the BJP ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, while launching a scathing attack on the Gandhis.

It will be the first time that any cabinet minister will use the Internet to interact with citizens.