We were told all our lives that police is meant for the protection of citizens who cannot protect themselves. This does not hold true in Dantewada. Three villages were torched, 300 homes burned, numerous granaries put on fire. Atleast three men killed and three women sexually assaulted by Special Police officers. thehindu reports that social activist Swami Agnivesh tried to help by providing food, blankets and necessities when a mob attacked him on different occasions. The area’s Collector and SSP has been transfered and a probe has been... Read More

US has expressed concerns over possible terrorist attack in India. This comes at a time when the world cup is at its best with India – Pakistan match just a few days away. Recently at an interview, Robert Blake, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia “We think that groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba are looking for opportunities and countries through which they can infiltrate into India.”... Read More

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief Jayalalithaa has revealed assets worth Rs. 51 crore, both movable and immovable, in her election affidavit. If Jayalalitha was to be believed then she has movable assets worth Rs 13.03 Cr and immovable assets worth Rs. 38.37 Cr. She claims she has 5 cars, grapeyards in Andhra Pradesh, tea estate in Kodand in Nilgiris district. The valuation of her assets DOES NOT include her jewelery and some of her property. The jewelery is in court and the documents of the property is in police custody. There are various cases pending against her in court hence the hold of her... Read More

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The move to increase the number of members in the JPC from earlier 21 to current 30 is taken to accommodate representation of smaller parties. AIADMK had earlier requested Sushma Swaraj, Leader of the Opposition, and L.K Advani, chaiperson NDA, to increase the numbers to adjust AIADMK and hence the move was taken. The compilations of the JPC is 20 members will be from Lok Sabha and 10 members will be from Rajya Sabha. It is estimated that Congress will have 11 members 8 from Lok Sabha and 3 from Rajya Sabha, BJP to have 6 members 4 and 2. BJP has agreed to adjust Shiv Sena in its quota and there is speculation that Akali Dal might get a seat as well. Chairperson of the JPC will be from Congress and P.C Chacko seems like a prospective candidate but a shortlisted list for the chairperson have been sent to the Congress High Command.... Read More

PM Manmohan Singh, has surrendered to the opposition’s demands of a Joint Parliamentary Probe in the 2G spectrum scam, showing concerns that the government cannot afford missing the important Budget session. Prime Minister has further expressed that all possible steps are being taken to root out corruption and all possible measures are being taken to convince the opposition in this regard. Manmohan Singh requested Speaker Meira Kumar to proceed with the process of formation of the JPC and said a formal motion would be moved soon. Sushma Swaraj, leader of the Opposition thanked the Prime Minister and Leader of the House Pranab Mukherjee for the decision, welcoming the government’s move, “We should not see this as a victory or defeat. This is a victory of democracy. We should all work together putting aside any talk of victory or defeat,” she... Read More