Rajya Sabha Archives - Frontier India

PJ Kurien should step down- CPI – M, fresh evidence in Suryanelli gangrape case

New Delhi: Citing fresh evidence, the Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI (M) said Congress I’s Kerala MP PJ Kurien should step down from his post of Dy. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. CPM forms the main constituent of LDF, the principal opposition party of Kerala. Congress I is the main constituent of UDF, [...]

Trinamool Congress’s No confidence motion against UPA disallowed, both houses adjourned

New Delhi: The No Confidence motion against the UPA government sponsored by Trinamool Congress (TMC) has fallen through after it was disallowed due to lack of required numbers. When House met after its second adjournment at 1230 hours, Speaker Meira Kumar allowed Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandyopadhyaya to seek permission of the House to move [...]

Oloitiptip, Cherono win TCS World 10K, Suresh Patel, Sudha Singh Indian champs

Bangalore: Kenyans Alex Oloitiptip and Gladys Cherono ran brave races in contrasting weather conditions to win the overall men’s and women’s titles of the Tata Consultancy World 10K Bangalore 2013, the World’s Premier 10K Run, which concluded at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here, on Sunday. The 23-year-old Oloitiptip, not among the pre-race favourites, but with [...]

Nirbhaya effect : Chhattisgarh women to learn self defence from Bollywood trainer

Raipur: The horrific Delhi Gang Rape case has not been forgotten as various states and organisations are gearing up for women empowerment. Spearheaded by Bollywood martial arts trainer Chitah Yajnesh Shetty, women in 12 districts of Chhattisgarh will begin learning self defence programs from May and it will continue through-out June 2013. Yajnesh’s outfit Chitah [...]

Boris Becker launches Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in India

New Delhi: Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday unveiled its new GL-Class in India. Launched by legendary tennis star Boris Becker, the GL-Class sets new standards in comfort, dynamics, safety, elegance and efficiency. In addition to space, comfort, design, and off road capabilities, the new GL-Class features a full 360 degree surround camera. Eberhard Kern, MD and [...]

Second suspect in the rape of a 5-year old Delhi girl arrested in Bihar

Delhi: A second suspect has been arrested in connection of brutal rape and attempted strangulation of a 5 year old girl in the city (read Rapist of Delhi 5 yr old arrested, 3 cops suspended). Pradeep Kumar was arrested from Lakhi Sarai district of Bihar state, in a coordinated effort with Bihar Police. Delhi Police [...]