Politics

Shekhawat's lawyer said that party officials had submitted original papers to the police for verification of the source and the events leading to the seizure.

The apex court had stated that auction was the best way for allocation of scarce natural resources.

The MNS would require the support of at least another 22 corporators in the 122-member house to achieve a simple majority.

The meeting could discuss ways to check flow of illicit funds in various financial markets, especially through banking.

The election to the 145-member NMC was held on Friday and the counting took place on Saturday.

The PM added that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will ensure Congress' victory in UP.

Congress candidates Harshada Sabde and Prashant Dhawad defeated Dehankar and Sawarbandhe respectively.

The EC said the ministers in these states have now been allowed to tour for reviewing and implementing ongoing programmes.

Khanduri is likely to address three rallies in Lucknow on Wednesday to drum up support for BJP nominees.

The EC on Saturday wrote to President Pratibha Patil against Union Law Minister Khurshid's alleged defiance of model code of conduct.

The BJP also moved the Election Commission on Saturday seeking a ban on Khurshid's campaigning in UP.

Ruling BSP, Congress, SP and BJP pulled out all the stops to woo voters in the no-holds-barred fight for the 403-seat House.

Differences continued to dog the political parties in Bihar over naming of the newly-constructed Kosi bridge.

The honour of the country and the armed forces was uppermost, Congress spokesperson Renuka Chaudhary said.

Ordinary men and women showed much more interest in development issues than the temple.

Jaya accused Kerala of persistently engaging in fear mongering about the dam's safety though the SC had held in 2006 that the structure is safe.