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Scandal-hit Keith Vaz quits as Home Affairs Committee chairman

Britain's longest serving Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday resigned from his post as chair of the influential House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee in the wake of being......

India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

'Following these engagements and sustained US pressure, Indian refiners are signalling plans to reduce imports of Russian oil, a consequential shift that directly undermines Moscow's ability to......

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Keith Vaz, Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP was on Thursday re-elected as chair of the British Parliament's influential Home Affairs Select Committee, even as a controversy rages over his......

How Census 2027 Will Be Done

'There will be not less than 31 lakh people working in the census process.' Photograph: ANI Photo The last census in India was in 2011. That was 14 years ago. The 2021 census had to be cancelled......

Unclear Goals Of The 130th Amendment

'Non-BJP state governments and their leaders, navigating today's political landscape, know well they have no clue what awaits around the corner.''The chances of charges pressed and oneself getting......

'British jobs' slogan promotes apartheid: MP

A leading NRI Labour MP has criticised Prime Minister Gordon Brown's slogan "British jobs for British workers," charging that it amounts to "employment apartheid."Keith Vaz, chairman of the Home......

UK minister admits deadlock over visa bond scheme

UK home secretary Theresa May, the driving force behind plans to introduce a controversial 3,000 pound visa bond for visitors from certain countries including India, has admitted the scheme remains......

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that......

PIX: Kareena Kapoor honoured by the British government

Kareena Kapoor Khan was honoured at the House of Commons, for her contribution to the global entertainment industry on October 29. The actress was honoured by Rt Hon Keith Vaz, chairman of the......

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

IMAGE: Mithun Manhas never made it to the India team, but played 157 first-class matches amassing 9714 runs averaging over 45 with 27 hundreds.. Photograph: BCCI Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas......

'Sorry for him...' Ashwin baffled by Sarfaraz's exclusion

'Where will he perform and prove his credentials? The doors have been shut.' IMAGE: In six Tests so far, Sarfaraz Khan has aggregated 371 runs at an average of 37.1. Photograph: ANI Photo Veteran......

Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

IMAGE: India likely to play intra-squad practice game against India A. Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian team is expected to leave for Australia at least two weeks prior to the first Test starting......

Kapil wins Global Diversity Award for Sport 2011

India's first World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has been chosen for the Global Diversity Award for Sports 2011 for his outstanding achievements in cricket and his recent induction into the ICC......

CoA continue Lodha-recommended changes in BCCI

Now, the chairman of selectors, not secretary to convene selection committee meeting at home The chairman of selectors will replace BCCI's general secretary as the convener of selection meetings,......