Withdrawal of support not discussed: Karat
The Central Committee, Karat said, had authorised the Politburo to take appropriate measures to see that its stand was implemented. Achutanandan, Pinarayi reinducted into PB
The Politburo cracked the whip against two of its senior members on May 26 after holding that their conduct of openly criticising each other through the media was unacceptable.
Sonia Gandhi to address UNGA tomorrow The UPA chairperson will address the UN General Assembly tomorrow morning when it celebrates the International Day of Non-Violence as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary.
Bahadur Shah Zafar's hymn book unveiled
The book contains prayers that are neither drawn from the holy Qur'an nor are found in any other part of the Islamic world as a general body of religious verses. It is a collection of private, custom-made prayers.
Power transfer row: JD(S) meet today
Mr Kumaraswamy skirted the issue when asked what would he do if the party MLAs refused to get convinced. A JD(S) source said that the final decision on the transfer of power would be taken at the JDLP meeting. BJP for no change in power sharing pact
Close on the heels of JDS convening its Legislature party meeting later today, BJP has also summoned a similar conclave tomorrow to discuss the power transfer.
Soldiers continue to block the road leading to detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's house, Saturday, in Yangon, Myanmar. UN envoy back in Myanmar capital for talks
UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari was dispatched by UN chief Ban Ki-moon to intervene after the regime unleashed a military campaign to stop anti-government demonstrations, that have left at least 13 dead and ...
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PM congratulates Anand Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Chess Championship. Sports lovers celebrate India's win in Asia Cup hockey, T20 Cricket World Cup and Vishwanathan Anand's win in world chess championship, in Bikaner on Sunday.
Children, dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, in Patna on Monday. PTI
Olive oil companies eye Indian market International Olive oil industry which has a trade value of more than USD 2, 698, 928 is now eyeing gigantic Indian 12 to 12.5 million tonnes of edible oils market and says it is 'bullish' about its expansion plans in India.
PCB charges Shoaib Akhtar on five counts A PCB official said the five charges also include violating a probation period of six weeks, going to England to play a charity match without board's permission, making accusations against teammate Shahid Afridi and addressing an unauthorised press conference...
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Is Sonia Gandhi trying to promote dynastic rule by appointing her son Rahul as general secretary of the Congress? Will Rahul be able to revive the fortunes of the party in the next Parliament elections? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Rahul has been hailed as a young and promising leader by several readers who have appreciated Sonia’s move. However, there are several others who have questioned the credibility of the Congress party in appointing Rahul, who they say is a novice.
The UPA chairperson will address the UN General Assembly tomorrow morning when it celebrates the International Day of Non-Violence as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Chess Championship.
International Olive oil industry which has a trade value of more than USD 2, 698, 928 is now eyeing gigantic Indian 12 to 12.5 million tonnes of edible oils market and says it is 'bullish' about its expansion plans in India. 
A PCB official said the five charges also include violating a probation period of six weeks, going to England to play a charity match without board's permission, making accusations against teammate Shahid Afridi and addressing an unauthorised press conference...
