Politics

Four ministers of state Rajendra Singh Rana, Arvind Singh Gope, Bhagwat Sharan Gangwar and Aruna Kori were also elevated with independent charge.

Ramdev said he was hopeful the Akhilesh government would work honestly and in public interest.

Indicating a major split within the U'khand Congress, Rawat sent in his resignation to Sonia Gandhi as she chose Vijay Bahuguna as the CM.

Tarigami demanded increase in the wages under MGNREGA as well as doubling the work days from 100 to 200.

As talk of a Third Front gets underway, the question is how credible is the idea and could it lead to a coalition of coalitions.

The BSP won 80 seats in the recent UP election, which makes it eligible for two seats in the Upper House.

Vijay Bahuguna, son of former UP CM HN Bahuguna and brother of UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna, is an MP from Tehri Garhwal.

This comes after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the UPA has all the numbers needed in Parliament.

Markandey Katju said he felt that such proceedings against mediapersons jeopardise the freedom of the media.

In the letter from the Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Abdullah clearly recommends that a loan be advanced to Ahsan Mirza.

BS Yeddyurappa also made it clear he would not ask the high command for chief ministership.

Congress MLAs have to decide on their Chief Minister by Monday.

Mamata has decided to send her representatives for the swearing-in ceremonies of Badal and Akhilesh Yadav.

Sources say that the Congress will get the support of three Independents and one Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD) MLA.

Whatever promises that were made in the election manifesto would be fulfilled, Manohar Parrikar said.

SP has not yet formed its government in Uttar Pradesh, PL Punia said.