BJP to rake up 'Missing Coalgate Files Episode' in Rajya Sabha New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Main opposition, BJP is all geared up to rake up the missing of several crucial files relating to the Coalgate Scam controversy in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, in what promises to be another stormy day for Indian Parliament as far as the UPA Government is concerned.
Rupee falls to 62.35, BJP slams clueless UPA for mismanagement New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Even as the Indian rupee fell over 1 per cent on Monday to hit a historic low against the dollar trading at 62.35 surpassing the previous record low of 62.03, the BJP hit out at a clueless UPA Government for mismanagement, holding it responsible for the grim situation.
Third front now inevitable: Naresh Agarwal New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Strongly hitting out at both the Congress and main opposition, BJP, SP Leader Naresh Agarwal on Monday insisted that a third front was now inevitable. He further said that the Central Government was playing partisan politics to cover up for the massive corruption scandals plaguing its tenure.
Naam Tamilar won’t allow Madras Cafe’s screening in Tamil Nadu New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): After attending the special screening of John Abraham’s "Madras Cafe" on Sunday, members of Tamil activist group Naam Tamilar has declared not to allow the film's release in Tamil Nadu contending it portrays LTTE cadres as terrorists. The private screening was attended by Tamil filmmaker along with group chief Seeman, director R.K Selvamani and many others.
Bihar: Almost 15 feared dead as Rajya Rani Express runs over them, mob kills driver New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): At least 15 people are feared dead as the Rajya Rani Express ran over them at the Dhamara station near Saharsa in Bihar on Monday morning. The death toll is expected to rise. After the incident, a violent mob reportedly assaulted the train driver to death and set two trains on fire.