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Mar 22, 2013 14 day custody to two Maha MLAs: "Two Maharashtra MLAs accused of assaulting a police officer will have to spend at least three days in jail after a court on Friday (March 22) reserved its order on their bail plea till Monday even as both Houses of legislature were adjourned amid ruckus over their suspension and conduct of police in the episode." Mar 22, 2013 Illegal import of cars: CBI continues raids in Chennai: "A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation stopped raids on DMK supremo Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin for illegal car imports, the agency on Friday continued to conduct search operations across Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu. No raids were conducted on the DMK first family." Mar 22, 2013 Is CBI a tool in the hands of the ruling party?: "The CBI on Thursday carried out raids at DMK leader MK Stalin's residence in Chennai. However, the agency called off the investigations after the government came under opposition attack over the timing of the raids." Mar 22, 2013 Chennai car imports scam perhaps the biggest: CBI sources: "The CBI has said that the imported cars scam unearthed in Chennai may perhaps be the biggest of its kind in India. The scam, in which, the CBI says that officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are also involved, reportedly caused a loss of Rs 50 crore to the government exchequer." Mar 22, 2013 Mikes broken in RS as first leg of Budget Session comes to an end: "The Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly action when some AIADMK members broke mikes on the Chairman's table in the last leg of the first part of the Budget Session. The party was agitating over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue. Scenes of bedlam were witnessed when two out of the four mikes on the Chairman's table were wrenched out and broken by AIADMK members. The DMK soon followed suit." Mar 22, 2013 The Dynast In Denial: " Despite Rahul Gandhi’s repeated protestations to the contrary, he is only perpetuating the system he claims to detest. If he truly abhors dynastic politics, here’s what he needs to do" Mar 22, 2013 UP govt showers sops on MLAs; hikes pension, allowances: " the annual railway travel coupon amount was raised to Rs 2.50 lakh from Rs 2 lakh." Mar 21, 2013 Has India betrayed Tamils at the UN Human Rights Council?: "It is perhaps the first time that a resolution pushed by one country, the US, against another country, Sri Lanka, has destabilised the government in a third country. Away from the political heat for the UPA government, is the anger on the streets of Tamil Nadu, against the treatment of Tamils in Sri Lanka. Is the UPA government guilty of ignoring them?" Mar 21, 2013 Why aren't the Maharashtra MLAs who beat up the policeman arrested?: "The policeman was beaten up by five Maharashtra MLAs when Kshitij Thakur moved a privilege motion against being stopped for speeding." Mar 20, 2013 5 Maharashtra MLAs suspended: "The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (March 20) suspended five MLAs for the rest of the current year, for assaulting a police officer in the Vidhan Bhavan premises on Tuesday (March 19)." Mar 20, 2013 Maharashtra: Two MLAs face arrest after policeman assault: "Five MLAs have been suspended till December 31 by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for assaulting a policeman in the Assembly building. Police has booked 16 MLAs for assault and is likely to make some arrests as well." Mar 20, 2013 Maharashtra: Two MLAs face arrest after policeman assault: "Five MLAs have been suspended till December 31 by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for assaulting a policeman in the Assembly building. Police has booked 16 MLAs for assault and is likely to make some arrests as well." Mar 20, 2013 Maharashtra: Two MLAs face arrest after policeman assault: "Five MLAs have been suspended till December 31 by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for assaulting a policeman in the Assembly building. Police has booked 16 MLAs for assault and is likely to make some arrests as well." Mar 20, 2013 Maharashtra MLAs beat up cop: "Proceedings of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (March 19) were stalled following the shocking incident where a group of MLAs beat up a policeman for "misbehaving" with fellow legislator Kshitij Thakur." Mar 20, 2013 Sharad Yadav says stalking women in India a norm: "Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav made a bizarre statement in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that bordered on gender bias and claimed that everyone has stalked women at some point in their lives. The politician went on to say that stalking is the norm in the country where it is only men who approach women if they want to talk to them." Mar 20, 2013 Watch: MLAs thrash policeman inside Maharashtra Assembly: "In the Maharashtra Assembly, a policeman has been injured badly after being beaten up by several MLAs." Mar 20, 2013 Maharashtra: 4 MLAs beat up policeman inside Assembly, probe on: "The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed some unruly scenes on Tuesday as four MLAs ganged up to beat up a policeman. The scuffle happened after one of the MLAs moved a 'breach of privilege' motion against the policeman, saying that he had prevented him from speeding on the road on Monday." Mar 18, 2013 SP leader openly uses muscle power: "Victims of a brutal assault laying almost unconscious outside the house of Deroria's District Magistrate (DM). This is the scene after goons led by a local Samajwadi Party (SP) unleashed brute force to settle a dispute over a fishing pond. Behind this terror is allegedly this man Ramprakash Yadav, Samajwadi Party's District Vice-President in Deoria who has flatly denied his role." Mar 18, 2013 Justice is crumbling, but no one bothers: "India’s Parliament and State Assemblies have many law-makers who have criminal records. Thus, it’s no wonder that few steps have been taken to improve the country’s outdated criminal justice system" Mar 18, 2013 Mulayam vs Beni: Massive war of words: "accusing the Samajwadi chief Mulayam of being a friend of terrorists." Mar 18, 2013 SP leader detained for allegedly sexually harassing woman: "Samajwadi Party leader Chandranath Singh was detained in a sexual harassment case after a woman travelling on the Padmavati Express complained that he harassed her on Sunday night. The SP leader complained of chest pain and has been admitted to hospital now." Mar 18, 2013 Beni Prasad says Mulayam has links with terrorists: "Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday accused Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav in the Lok Sabha of having links with terrorists." Mar 16, 2013 The Sea Boils At Muziris: "Kerala feels the Centre colluded with the Italians" Mar 16, 2013 India has been dwarfed under 'weak' PM: Arun Jaitley: ""Even a small nation in the Indian ocean Maldives defies India. Pakistani soldiers behead our Army jawan and Parliament of that country condemns hanging of Afzal Guru..." Mar 15, 2013 Rs 70,000 cr spent on Maha irrigation project, but no results: "After spending almost Rs 70,000 crore, the government's irrigation plan for Maharashtra seems to reaped no results. CNN-IBN's Smitha Nair travelled to the Nimna Dhudhna irrigation project site set up in 1979, which is still incomplete despite a 50 time cost jump." Mar 15, 2013 Dowry case: Raghunath Mohanty quits as Odisha Law Minister: "Odisha Law Minister Raghunath Mohanty resigned from his position on Friday after his daughter-in-law filed a dowry case against him, his wife Pritilata, son Rajasree and other family members. Raghunath Mohanty met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and submitted his resignation." Mar 15, 2013 'If India Can Be Kicked Around In This Manner Internationally...' Mar 15, 2013 Ten Indian politicians with poor educational background: "Here we give you a random list of 10 Indian leaders who have either pursued education till matriculation or were school drop outs or never went to school." Mar 15, 2013 Govt cornered on foreign policy: "It has been barely 3 months into 2013 and in this span we as a country have been mocked, tricked, duped and snubbed all at one go." Mar 14, 2013 What about their grief?: "Five brave Indian jawans lost their lives defending their country in Srinagar on Wednesday (March 13). The grief of their families are unbearable, but does their martyrdom not matter to the state? The angry families are demanding justice, but the question is whether the politicians will walk the talk and take a tough line on Pakistan." Mar 14, 2013 BJP tears into the Govt: "An angry opposittion tore into the Govt in the Parliament today, questioning the absence of top leaders from the wreath laying ceremony of the 5 martyrs. The BJP also lashed out at the Centre for failing to confront Pakistan, despite clear evidence of Pak hand in Wednesday's attacks in Bemina." Mar 14, 2013 Omar skips martyrs' wreath laying ceremony: "CRPF jawans expressed their anger at the J&K Govt and its policies. CRPF jawans who were a part of the wreath laying ceremony for the 5 martyrs of the Bemina attack questioned Omar Abdullah's absence from the ceremony. But the opposition tore into the Omar Govt questioning the Govt's terror politics and hitting out at the chief minister for skipping the wreath laying ceremony for the martyrs of the Bemina attack. The Parliament witnessed an uproar as well as the BJP accused the centre & the J&K govt of not doing enough to tackle terror in the valley." Mar 14, 2013 J&K terror attack: No govt official at CRPF martyrs' funeral ceremony: "Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rushed to the airport to pay homage to the five CRPF soldiers killed in Wednesday's terror attacks after protests by the Opposition over the absence of government officials from the funeral ceremony of the martyrs. CRPF soldiers were upset after the Jammu and Kashmir ministers failed to attend a homage paid to the five soldiers who died in the terror attack in Bemina. Neither Chief Minister Omar Abdullah nor any of his ministers were present at the funeral." Mar 14, 2013 Maharashtra: Allegations of siphoning off drought relief funds surface: "As the drought situation in Maharashtra worsens, allegations of siphoning off of relief funds have surfaced. The leader of the opposition in the state Assembly on Wednesday claimed bogus beneficiaries of fodder schemes. This came as the Centre granted Rs 1,200 crore as a drought relief package. " Mar 14, 2013 Sushma Swaraj asks Lok Sabha, are we here only to pay tributes to martyrs? Mar 14, 2013 Supreme Court seeks 'enlightenment' on VIPs: "Taking strong exception to rampant misuse of red-beacon lights, sirens, hooters and security cover, the bench headed by Justice GS Singhvi verbally told additional solicitor general (ASG) Siddhartha Luthra and senior counsel Harish Salve to address the court on the issue of what is meant by the word VIP on April 3. Salve is assisting the court as amicus curaie in the matter related to misuse of VIP security." Mar 13, 2013 Foreign conmen deceive India: "It is yet another case of deceit and betrayal and once again India is at the receiving end. The Italian Marines made a mockery of the Indian system quite similar to the way a few other foreigners managed to stay away from the long arm of Indian law in the past few decades. Here is a report." Mar 13, 2013 Watch: Opposition targets govt over Italian marines issue in Parliament: "The government on Wednesday faced criticism from opposition benches over its handling of the entire issue. The opposition charged that the Centre colluded with Italy." Mar 13, 2013 Lokayukta arrests Bangalore Rural DC: "Aiyappa was being investigated for granting land illegally in Hesaraghatta hobli to one Narasimhaiah, who later sold it to the relatives of Yelahanka MLA S R Vishwanath." Mar 13, 2013 Removing Akhilesh wallpaper crashes laptops: ""The machines come with a one-year warranty. In case of glitches one can contact md@uplclko.in or uplclko@gmail.com."" Mar 12, 2013 Corruption India's biggest problem: Dalai Lama: ""Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi sacrificed their lives for country's independence but today politicians are misusing their powers. Common people are facing corruption in there daily life," the Tibetan leader said." Mar 12, 2013 Did India let Italian marines get away with murder?: "India and Italy are set for a diplomatic stand-off after the Italian government refused to send back the two marines charged with the murder of Indian fishermen in Kerala. The Ministry of External Affairs is still processing the statement from Italy." Mar 12, 2013 20 Years since Mumbai blasts: Has India given up on Dawood?: "March 12 is the 20th anniversary of the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, a frightening event that shocked the nation and is also known a Black Friday. On the 20th anniversary of the dastardly attack in which 257 people were killed and 713 others injured as 12 blasts rocked Mumbai, security agencies are yet to apprehend the conspirators of the March 12, 1993, serial bomb blasts including Dawood Ibrahim." Mar 12, 2013 Why does India go soft on foreign criminals?: "Yet another case of deceit and betrayal and once again India being at the receiving end. The Italian Marines made a mockery of the Indian system quite similar to the way a few other foreigners had stayed away from the long arm of the Indian law in the past few decades." Mar 12, 2013 Do the lives of 2 Indians have no value?: "How much does the Govt of India really care about the lives of its citizens if it can let their murderers get off so easily? The Italian marines were given 2 shots at escaping the Indian law. The first when they were allowed to go home for Chirstmas and the second when they were sent to Italy to cast their votes in the ongoing elections. Why is it such a surprise to the Indian Govt then that the 2 Italian marines have refused to come back. Isnt the Indian Govt failing in its fundamental duty towards its citizens?" Mar 12, 2013 CAG unveils Rs 400 cr DLF, HSIIDC land deal scam: "Government auditor CAG has rapped the state-owned HSIIDC for accepting the undervalued rate of land which was sold to real estate giant DLF Ltd for setting up a recreational project in Gurgaon leading to a financial loss of Rs 438.91 crore." Mar 12, 2013 Uproar in Parliament over Vadra's land deals, SL war crimes: "Both the Houses of Parliament had to be adjourned twice on Tuesday after the Opposition took on the government over Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra's land deals. Questions have earlier been raised over Vadra's land deals in Haryana and Rajasthan." Mar 12, 2013 1993 Mumbai blasts: 20 years on, final verdict yet to come: "It has been two decades since a series of 13 bomb blasts rocked Mumbai and left 200 people dead. The March 12, 1993 blasts were one of the worst attacks on the maximum city. The Mumbai blasts investigation spanned months, but the trial has dragged on for years. There's still no verdict from the Supreme Court yet." Mar 12, 2013 दिल्ली सरकार ने आठ दिनों में कराया 8 लाख का नाश्ता: "2012 में शीला सरकार ने तालकटोरा स्टेडियम में भागीदारी वर्कशाप का आयोजन किया था. इसमें करीब 300 लोगों ने हिस्सा लिया. आठ दिन तक चली इस वर्कशाप में नाश्ते में सिर्फ चाय और पकौड़े पर आठ लाख रुपये खर्च कर दिए गए. जहां शीला सरकार ने गरीबों के लिए आठ दिन का खाना 32 रुपये में खिलाने का दावा किया, वही सिर्फ चाय और पकौड़े पर ही एक आदमी पर करीब 2666 रुपये खर्च कर दिए." Mar 11, 2013 House for Pratibha Patil expands from 2,906 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft: "The total size of the plot is 56,239 sq ft and the CPWD tender said it estimated the cost of the entire renovation at Rs 1.03 crore. Officials refused to disclose the value of the final contract. CPWD also issued a separate tender for horticultural at an estimated cost of Rs 6.66 lakh." Mar 11, 2013 No progress in DSP murder case: "Meanwhile, mafia don-turned-politican Raghuraj Pratap Singh, alias Raja Bhaiya, who is suspected to be behind the murder, is yet to even be questioned by the CBI sleuths." Mar 11, 2013 Rajasthan CM defends police inaction: "For seven years, the Rajasthan Police remained clueless on the whereabouts of convicted VVIP rapist Bitti Mohanty; but Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot still managed to defend the inaction. Even as TIMES NOW's tireless investigation led to the recapture of Bitti Mohanty two days ago, the Rajasthan Police are yet to even arrive in Kannur." Mar 11, 2013 Appointment of ex-CBI director as Nagaland governor reveals nexus with govt: MM Joshi: "Senior BJP leader MM Joshi has hit out at the Congress for appointing former CBI director Ashwini Kumar as Nagaland governor. He said that this was an unhealthy nexus." Mar 10, 2013 MP MLA in assembly claims he was offered 50 new vehicles as bribe: "In exchange, Bhadoriya was asked to ignore the inferior quality work on highways which the company was constructing in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation." Mar 10, 2013 Politicians queue up for 'Z-plus' security: "Some of them have been specific in asking for para-military commandos of their choice," Mar 10, 2013 Nitish Katara's brother attacked, DP Yadav named in FIR: "Ajay Katara, key witness in the murder and kidnap case of his elder brother Nitish Katara, has lodged an FIR against unidentified persons alleging that they had made an attempt on his life and named politician DP Yadav as the mastermind of the attack. Ajay is a prime witness in the 2002 murder case." Mar 10, 2013 Women's Day: Political tokenisms abound, real issues remain unaddressed: "Women won't feel safe until the mindsets change - that's what CNN-IBN has been campaigning for. Even as we wait for stronger legislation and better implementation to prevent crimes against women, today, many more promises were made. Almost every woman politician made sure that they were in the public eye on International Women's Day, each one making all the politically correct statements." Mar 10, 2013 Could one man have swindled 72,000 cr?: "Nearly a year ago when the news of the Rs 72, 000 crore irrigation scam first broke - the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar had to step down - only to be reinstated later on. After much uproar a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was set up to probe allegations in the case." Mar 10, 2013 DSP was first beaten up, then shot, says UP IGP: "The IGP of Uttar Pradesh, Rajkumar Vishwakarma, said a single bullet killed Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-Ul-Haque." Mar 10, 2013 Rajasthan sandstone mining: BJP demands JPC probe: "After an IBN7 report showed how sandstone mining licences were given to the relatives of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at throwaway prices, the Opposition targeted the government again in the Rajasthan assembly on Thursday demanding Gehlot's resignation and the setting up of a JPC probe." Mar 10, 2013 It's frustrating to see no action in rapes cases: Jaya Bachchan: "Even as a strong anti-rape law continued to get delayed, more rapes were reported on Thursday. Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan said, 'It's extremely frustrating when I see rapes happening and things not reaching to logical conclusion. I feel as bad as those women who have gone through this." Mar 10, 2013 DSP murder: CBI names Raja Bhaiya in FIR: "The Central Bureau of Investigation has named Kunda MLA Raja Bhaiya in one of the four FIRs filed in connection with the murder of the Kunda DSP, Zia-ul-Haq. According to sources, Raja Bhaiya has been named with five others in the FIR relating to murder, criminal conspiracy, rioting and other charges." Mar 10, 2013 Gehlot under scanner: Do politicians corner public wealth for family benefit?: "A IBN7 expose revealed that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot allegedly awarded sandstone mining contracts to his close relatives at throwaway rates." Mar 10, 2013 Rajasthan CM accused of giving mining contracts to relatives: "As Ashok Gehlot enters his final year as the Rajasthan Chief Minister, he is at the centre of a major sandstone mining scam. He is facing allegations of awarding contracts to his close relatives at throwaway rates. He allegedly even altered mining contract norms in 2012." Mar 10, 2013 Raj sand mining scam spells more trouble for Cong ahead of polls: "There was ruckus in Rajasthan Assembly on Wednesday after IBN Network exposed favouritism by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in granting mining leases to his relatives. Fearing disruption and political embarrassment, Gehlot agreed to a probe led by the opposition leader." Mar 10, 2013 Rajasthan sand mining scam: Opposition asks CM to quit: "There has been uproar in the Rajasthan Assembly as a fallout of an IBN7 revelation on Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's alleged involvement in the sand mining scam. The IBN7 report showed how Gehlot's family were allotted most of the 37 sandstone mine contracts at throwaway prices." Mar 10, 2013 Slain UP DSP was beaten up and shot dead: Post-mortem: "The post-mortem report of slain DSP Zia-ul-Haq has revealed that he was beaten up before being shot dead. The report, a copy of which is with CNN-IBN, reveals that there were injuries on the DSP's eyebrows, fingers and ears. This is in direct conflict with what the Uttar Pradesh ADG, Law and Order, Arun Kumar had said on Tuesday." Mar 10, 2013 Rajasthan sand mining scam: Gehlot orders probe: "Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has now ordered a probe after a sting by IBN7 showed that sandstone mining licenses were given to his family members at throwaway prices. The exclusive report on mining license irregularities in Rajasthan was aired on Wednesday. The report showed how most of the 37 sandstone mining licenses were given to the CM's family members." Mar 10, 2013 Can Manmohan Singh be written off as a politician?: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh went on the offensive on Wednesday as he presented his reply to a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks to the President for his address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament." Mar 10, 2013 Free for all in Akhilesh's UP: "It is a free for all for political goons in Uttar Pradesh. After Raja Bhaiya and Vinod Singh, another Samajwadi Party leader blatantly misused his power. Rashid Hussain, an SP district President in Bijnor is accused of threatening and beating up contractors. Despite his open goondaism, the CM chooses to look the other way." Mar 10, 2013 UP: Will Raja Bhaiya be prosecuted for DSP's murder?: "At around 1.00 pm in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, the state DGP was heckled by angry relatives of the slain DSP Zia-ul-Haque. The inconsolable widow of the Circle Officer demanded a personal assurance from Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and a CBI enquiry into the killing of her husband." Mar 10, 2013 AgustaWestland deal: CBI may quiz Goa Governor Wanchoo: "Former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief SP Tyagi has named former Special Protection Group (SPG) chief Bharat Vir Wanchoo as being one of the men responsible for making alterations to the terms of the AgustaWestland deal. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to question Wanchoo who enjoys constitutional immunity, as the current Goa Governor." Mar 9, 2013 Will India condemn rights violations?: "There is massive pressure on UPA government for support to UN resolution against Sri Lanka on alleged human rights violations." Mar 7, 2013 रॉबर्ट वाड्रा जमीन खरीद-फरोख्त में किया नियमों का उल्लंघन: "'आप एक विक्रेता से जमीन खरीदते हैं और फिर उसी को बेचते हैं. इस तरह से यह लेन-देन का सिलसिला दो लोगों के बीच चलता है और इससे करोड़ों रुपयों का मुनाफा होता है. पैसा एक ही व्यक्ति का है जो इसे खरीद रहा है और जो उसे बेच रहा है. यह फर्जी और नकली लेन-देन का स्पष्ट मामला है." Mar 7, 2013 Why Manmohan-the-mouse should have roared sooner: "his record in office – of looking the other way when scamsters were plundering national assets and of failing to intervene when ruinous economic policies were being implemented – only signals a complete lack of political and moral authority." Mar 7, 2013 Police apathy stemming from political interference: "CNN-IBN's special investigation has exposed the shocking attitudes of police towards women and crimes against them. Police officials claim there is political interference in rape cases and that the force is underpaid, overworked and frustrated at work." Mar 5, 2013 भारतीय राजनीति के 'पाँच दबंग': "जेल में रहते हुए ही उन्होंने पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश के मऊनाथ भंजन से विधानसभा चुनाव लड़ा और जीते.ये उनकी लगातार चौथी जीत है. मुख़्तार अंसारी पर आरोप है कि वो ग़ाज़ीपुर और पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश के कई ज़िलों में सैकड़ों करोड़ रुपए के सरकारी ठेके नियंत्रित करते हैं." Mar 5, 2013 After Raja, another SP leader accused of murder: "The widow of a Hindu Yuva Vahini leader who was shot dead on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar district, 200 km from here, has become the second spouse to blame an SP leader for the killing." Mar 4, 2013 Raja Bhaiya's reign of terror: "This Minister had over 40 criminal cases registered against him when he was sworn in as a cabinet Minister in UP. Now after a top cop was gunned down in a UP village by an irate mob, the wife of the DSP has named Raja bhaiya in the case." Mar 4, 2013 राजा भैया के हाथी घोड़े और सामंती ठाठ-बाट: "उस दौर में हर सुबह राजा भैया अपने महल के बाहर दालान में दरबार लगाते थे. गाँव के मर्द, औरत और बच्चे अपनी शिकायतें और झगड़े लेकर अदालत की बजाए उनके दरबार में पहुँचते थे जहां राजा भैया तुरंत “न्याय” कर देते थे." Mar 3, 2013 Markets give a thumbs down to Budget 2013-14: "Investors sentiments were spooked because rules were tighten in the Budget 13-14 for those based in Mauritius, seeking to avoid double taxes. Overseas investors will also have to provide a certificate that they are the final beneficiaries apart from the residency certificate." Mar 3, 2013 Congress has spread like termites in country: Narendra Modi: "“The Congress gave the country a night watchman by making Manmohan Singh the PM."" Mar 3, 2013 Narendra Modi tears into UPA govt, says 'Cong destroying India like termites': " lashed out at the "commission-seeking" Congress-led UPA government for destroying the nation like a termite and dubbed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a "night watchman" for the Gandhi family." Mar 3, 2013 Rs 270 cr for Union ministers' travel in Budget 2013: "The provision of Rs. 270.05 crore under the head 'Tour Expenses' is for expenditure on travel by cabinet ministers, ministers of state and ex-prime ministers. This also includes provision for maintenance of aircraft used for VVIPs travel." Mar 3, 2013 Narendra Modi: Pranab Mukherjee would have been better as PM than Manmohan Singh: " ".... But if Mukherjee had been successful then the worry of Congress was what will happen to the (Gandhi) family. So they put the country in the hands of somebody as a night watchman,"" Mar 3, 2013 Congress sacrificing nation's interests for Gandhi family: Modi: " sacrificing the nation's interest for the Gandhi family for which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been appointed a 'night watchman'." Mar 3, 2013 Watch: JMM MLA ties man to a tree to 'cure' him of his drinking addiction: "A local Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA on Sunday tied an alleged alcoholic to a tree and said he won't free him till he mends his ways." Mar 2, 2013 NCP careless or just plain insensitive?: "Farmers lugging canisters of water in a bullock cart through arid & parched lands. Hapless citizens crowding around Govt water tankers, fighting for an amenity as basic as water. The pictures reportedly show the stark reality of Maharashtra's agrarian crisis." Mar 2, 2013 School rape incident exposes Delhi's insensitivity: "Rapid Action Force, police in riot gear and water cannons greeted the residents of Mangolpuri on Saturday as violent protests continued over the rape of a minor girl at an MCD school. A day has passed, but the police are yet to identify the rapist." Mar 2, 2013 MNS workers bought the car burnt by them during protests, reveals probe: "The interrogation of four MNS workers has revealed that the car which was set on fire by MNS workers belonged to them. This new development comes following the police probe on four MNS workers." Mar 2, 2013 Jaitley phone tapping case: Who is to blame?: "The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress had a heated exchange in Rajya Sabha on Friday over the issue." Mar 2, 2013 Jaitley phone tapping case: Shinde probably unaware of telegraph rules, says Harish Salve: "Making a statement in the Rajya Sabha on the issue, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde had on Friday said it was not a phone tapping case, but a case of unauthorised access to call records." Mar 2, 2013 Jaitley phone tapping case: The big questions: "Arun Jaitley, Vijay Goel, Sudhanshu Mittal and Nitin Gadkari - all these BJP leaders were allegedly on the radar of private detective Anurag Singh and his aides. Police are investigating whether this could have be done by rival factions within the BJP itself." Mar 2, 2013 NCP raped Maharashtra for 14 years: Raj Thackeray: "Renewing his attack on the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray Saturday accused the Sharad Pawar-led party of "raping" Maharashtra for the past 14 years." Mar 2, 2013 Rahul's Mumbai visit: Will BMC crack the whip on Cong for hoardings?: "Maharashtra is facing one of its worst droughts in the last four decades. But the Congress remains unfazed, as it pulled out all the stops for a red-carpet welcome to party Vice President Rahul Gandhi during his day-long trip to Mumbai." Mar 1, 2013 Cash-strapped govt withholds I-T refunds to make Rs 16,000 crore in four years: "the statistics provided since 2007-08 show the government has earned Rs 43,511 crore as interest on delayed refunds." Mar 1, 2013 Delhi braveheart’s friend speaks: I am shunned by politicians: "Not only have the ministers and political leaders — who were so outraged about the crime — offered little moral or financial support, he is shunned and ignored when he tries to meet them. “They don’t even receive my calls anymore,” he says." Mar 1, 2013 Bail for mining scam main accused Koda: "Jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda and his aide Vikash Kumar Sinha were today granted bail by the Supreme Court for their alleged role in a money laundering case but will remain in prison in connection with bribery and other offences." Mar 1, 2013 CBI arrests Reddy's associate in iron ore scam: "A close associate of mining baron and former minister G Janardhana Reddy has been arrested by the CBI in connection with illegal iron ore export from the Belekeri port in Karwar." Mar 1, 2013 Shinde names rape victims in House: "Yet again, home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde left the government red-faced — this time by reading out the names of three minor girls raped and murdered in Bhandara district of Maharashtra last month."
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