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Assam Legislator arrested for role in ethnic violence
On August 23, 2012 an Assam legislator was arrested for his role in the ethnic violence in the state. Pradeep Brahma is an MLA from the Bodoland People’s Front and has been held after seven cases has been registered against him in Fakiragram...
Yoshihiko Noda holds first meeting with anti-nuclear protestors
Yoshihiko Noda the Prime Minister of Japan on August 22, 2012 meta delegation of the anti-nuclear protestors at his official residence. The prime minister met the representatives from the loosely structured network of groups, who oppose the...
Indian government accuses Pakistan for causing migrant panic
The Home Secretary of India R.K Singh has alleged that the websites in Pakistan are spreading the false rumours which has caused thousands of people from India’s remote northeast to panic. The messages have forced the people to flee from the...
Japanese nationals geared up to sail at disputed islands
More than 150 people which included the Japanese Lawmakers and nationalist campaigners were preparing on August 18, 2012 to sail to the islands at the centre of a row with China. It is expected that up to 20 boats were expected to sail from...
Anti-nuclear protestors remember World War II plight in Japan
The anti nuclear demonstrators in Japan on August 17, 2012 recalled the horror of the World War II days after the region marked the Tokyo’s surrender about seven decades back. There were thousands of marchers who took the streets in Tokyo...
Prime Minister approves deportation of pro-China activists
The Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihiko Noda has approved the deportation of the pro-China activists after they sailed to the disputed islands. The latest development was revealed by a government spokesperson on August 17, 2012.
According to...
Ramdev Baba and supporters asked to vacate Ambedkar Stadium
In a blow to the protesting Yoga guru Ramdev Baba, a team of Delhi Police has on August 14, 2012 reached the Ambedkar Stadium and has appealed to vacate the place. The police has appealed Ramdev and his protestors to vacate the place due to...
Ramdev Baba to protest in front of Parliament
After being ignored by the government, yoga guru Baba Ramdev has decided to take his protests against black money and corruption to the Parliament. Ramdev has also vowed that he would oust the Congress from the next Lok Sabha Polls.
Ramdev...
Sonia Gandhi retaliates on ‘illegitimate’ remarks by LK Advani
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on the first day of the monsoon session on August 8, 2012 became furious when LK Advani termed the 2009 Lok Sabha elections and the UPA II as illegitimate. Gandhi did not leave a moment to react to Advani’s remarks...
Baba Ramdev begins protests at Ramlila Maidan
Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev, has launched another indefinite protest at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The protest has been launched here on August 9, 2012 to demand bringing back the blackmoney stashed aboard.
Ramdev has arrived at the Ramlila...