Chidambaram's views on Mullaperiyar dam safety still holds good: TNCC

Chennai:  Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement vouching for the safety of Mullaperiyar dam issue still holds good as he had not completely taken it back, but only part of it, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee said today.

Was Rajya Sabha drama an eyewash to prevent Lokpal Bill?

The act of tearing the copy of Lokpal Bill in Parliament by RJD minister Rajniti Prasad during the debate, has left the public shocked. This ultimately derailed the process of passing the bill in the Rajya Sabha, which many feel was an orchestrated act. Speak Up brings you reactions of citizens

Happy New Year: Over 5 lakh new jobs in 2012

New Delhi: The new year may bring in loads of cheers for job-seekers, as the experts expect the companies to hire more than five lakh new employees during 2012 despite the uncertainties prevailing about the overall economic scenario.

Team Anna defends black flag protest against Manmohan

Team Anna on Sunday defended the black flag protest against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Amritsar saying it was a reflection of people’s demand for a strong Lokpal.

“Showing black flags is within the law. Hence it is a legitimate protest,” Team Anna member Kiran Bedi told PTI when asked whether she approved of the protest against the Prime Minister.

Anna Hazare recovering, should not fast for one month, say doctors

PUNE: Anna Hazare, who has been admitted to a private hospital here after suffering from a viral infection, is recovering and he should not fast at least for the next one month, doctors attending on him said today. 

'Lalu did not tutor me to tear Lokpal Bill'

RJD MP Rajniti Prasad on Sunday rubbished BJP's allegation that Lalu Prasad had "orchestrated" his action of tearing the Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha, saying his party chief had not tutored him to do so. "Laluji had not tutored me to take any such action (tearing the Lokpal Bill),"

Park Street fire under control; Mamata asks people not to panic

A fire broke out at a building in Park Street in the heart of the city here on Sunday – the second major incident to have occurred in the area, which is the hub of New Year festivities in the city, over the past 24 hours. The fire, which raged for about 45 minutes, was brought under control.