General Politics

Several shot, one killed in political violence in South Africa

Several shot, one killed in political violence in South Africa Johannesburg - Several supporters of the South Africa's ruling ANC were shot and one person died in apparently politically motivated violence five days after the country's peaceful parliamentary elections. In addition to the fatality, seven persons were reported in serious condition in the province of KwaZulu-Natal after being ambushed near the city of Pietermaritzburg.

Priyanka Gandhi slams Varun Gandhi over surname use

Priyanka Gandhi slams Varun Gandhi over surname useRae Bareli, Apr 27: Priyanka Gandhi, the daughter of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, on Monday hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi, saying people vote for her family members not due to Gandhi surname but due to the work done by them.

“Many people ask me why do our family members keep on winning from these seats. Some argue we are Gandhis that’s why we win, but this is not true. Whether the name Gandhi is with us or not you would not have promoted us had we not worked,” Priyanka said at an election rally here.

India requests IMF for increase in its quota share; ready to buy $10 billion bonds

IndiaHighlighting the escalating economic importance of India in the world scenario, the Indian government has sought an increase in its International Monetary Fund (IMF) quota share, saying that it would put in nearly $10 billion to enhance the Fund's resources, corresponding to its existing share.

Karunanidhi on fast over Sri Lankan issue

Karunanidhi on fast over Sri Lankan issueChennai, Apr 27 : Pushing forward his demand for an immediate ceasefire in Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has gone on an indefinite fast here on Monday morning.

The 84-year-old Chief Minister sat on fast at the memorial of late C N Annadurai.

"Let me be one of Sri Lankan President Rajapakse''s victims. This is my sacrifice on behalf of all Tamils," Karunanidhi said.

Karunanidhi also said he did not want the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) men to go on a fast.

Buddhadeb expresses confidence of ‘Third Front’ forming government

West Bengal Chief Minister and Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPM) stalwart Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Raigunj (West Bengal), Apr 26 : West Bengal Chief Minister and Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPM) stalwart Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Sunday expressed confidence on Third Front forming a government at the Centre.

Bhattacharjee also said the Front would keep `communal forces' like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at bay.

Now, Jaitley supports Modi as PM

Now, Jaitley supports Modi as PMVadodara, Apr 25: After Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Shourie, party general secretary Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that he would like to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to occupy the top post after Lal Krishna Advani.

"I will be very happy if Shourie''s wishes would come true," he said when asked to comment on Arun Shourie''s comment hinting Modi as next prime ministerial candidate.

Jaitley further said that Gujarat would have the opportunity to elect PM in next general elections also.

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