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Seven killed, three injured in Pak bus attack
At least seven people were shot dead and three others injured when unidentified gunmen attacked a packed passenger bus in Pakistan's southern Sindh province on Friday.
At least seven people were shot dead and three others injured when unidentified gunmen attacked a packed passenger bus in Pakistan's southern Sindh province on Friday.
ATS files charge-sheet in 13/7 Mumbai blasts case
Almost a year after three bomb blasts shook the city killing 27 people and injuring many others, the Anti-Terrorism Squad filed a 4,000-page charge sheet in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court against four accused in the case. The four accused -- Naquee Ahmed, Nadeem Shaikh, Kanwar Pathrija and Haroon Naik -- are facing trial under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, Indian Penal Code and other laws.
Almost a year after three bomb blasts shook the city killing 27 people and injuring many others, the Anti-Terrorism Squad filed a 4,000-page charge sheet in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court against four accused in the case. The four accused -- Naquee Ahmed, Nadeem Shaikh, Kanwar Pathrija and Haroon Naik -- are facing trial under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, Indian Penal Code and other laws.
Advani, Sushma to skip BJP rally in Mumbai
Despite a new found bonhomie between Narendra Modi and Nitin Gadkari, differences in the Bharatiya Janata Party seem to be far from over at its national executive meeting in Mumbai on Friday with leaders L K Advani and Sushama Swaraj set to stay away from a rally scheduled for evening.
Despite a new found bonhomie between Narendra Modi and Nitin Gadkari, differences in the Bharatiya Janata Party seem to be far from over at its national executive meeting in Mumbai on Friday with leaders L K Advani and Sushama Swaraj set to stay away from a rally scheduled for evening.
CBI opposes Yeddyurappa's anticipatory bail plea
A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday adjourned to May 29 a plea filed by former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa seeking anticipatory bail.
A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday adjourned to May 29 a plea filed by former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa seeking anticipatory bail.
Pak not to ink liberalised visa pact in HS-level talks
Pakistan on Friday said an agreement on a new liberalised visa regime with India will not be inked during the ongoing home secretary-level talks in Islamabad, suggesting that the pact should be concluded at the political level.
Pakistan on Friday said an agreement on a new liberalised visa regime with India will not be inked during the ongoing home secretary-level talks in Islamabad, suggesting that the pact should be concluded at the political level.
Anna supports Bharat Bandh against petrol price hike
While corruption and inflation have made life difficult for the common man, the government's decision to hike petrol prices has only added fuel to fire, anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare has said. "My activists will support the Bharat Bandh called by the BJP and Left parties on May 30 to protest the petrol price hike," Hazare said while addressing a public meeting.
While corruption and inflation have made life difficult for the common man, the government's decision to hike petrol prices has only added fuel to fire, anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare has said. "My activists will support the Bharat Bandh called by the BJP and Left parties on May 30 to protest the petrol price hike," Hazare said while addressing a public meeting.
Modi and Sanjay Joshi were never meant to be friends
Vikram Vakil chronicles the decade-long feud between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Sanjay Joshi.
Vikram Vakil chronicles the decade-long feud between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Sanjay Joshi.
Dharun Ravi's month-long sentence may be cut by 10 days
India-born Dharun Ravi, convicted of hate crime for spying on his gay roommate and sentenced to 30 days in jail, could end up spending only 20 days behind bars due to prison regulations in New Jersey that give credit to inmates for good behaviour.
India-born Dharun Ravi, convicted of hate crime for spying on his gay roommate and sentenced to 30 days in jail, could end up spending only 20 days behind bars due to prison regulations in New Jersey that give credit to inmates for good behaviour.
CBI grills Jagan, YSR Congress chalks up Plan B
The Rapid Action Force and a host of police personnel have been deployed across Hyderabad to maintain law and order in view of YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday.
The Rapid Action Force and a host of police personnel have been deployed across Hyderabad to maintain law and order in view of YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday.
REVEALED: The Friday on which Jesus was crucified!
A study on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea has revealed the exact date of Jesus' crucifixion, which has been debated for years.
A study on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea has revealed the exact date of Jesus' crucifixion, which has been debated for years.
Maharashtra's man-made water woes
Why are so many regions in the state facing water scarcity despite normal to excess rainfall? Mahesh Vijapurkar blames the government.
Why are so many regions in the state facing water scarcity despite normal to excess rainfall? Mahesh Vijapurkar blames the government.
DMK calls for state-wide protest against petrol price hike
Joining the chorus against the steepest ever hike in petrol price, key United Progressive Alliance partner Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam on Friday announced a state-wide agitation on May 30, demanding a substantial reduction in the increase. The unprecedented increase of Rs 7.5 per litre of petrol has already sparked "spontaneous" protests by people against the government across the country, the party said.
Joining the chorus against the steepest ever hike in petrol price, key United Progressive Alliance partner Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam on Friday announced a state-wide agitation on May 30, demanding a substantial reduction in the increase. The unprecedented increase of Rs 7.5 per litre of petrol has already sparked "spontaneous" protests by people against the government across the country, the party said.
Egypt polls: Muslim Brotherhood heading towards victory
The Muslim Brotherhood is moving towards a surprise victory in the first round of presidential elections in Egypt.
The Muslim Brotherhood is moving towards a surprise victory in the first round of presidential elections in Egypt.
Agni-V will be BEST missile of 21st century: DRDO chief
Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General Vijay Kumar Saraswat on Friday said the Agni-V missile, which took 30 years to be developed, was the best such thing in the 21st century. Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the DRDO. It is part of the Agni series of missiles, one of the missile systems under the original Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General Vijay Kumar Saraswat on Friday said the Agni-V missile, which took 30 years to be developed, was the best such thing in the 21st century. Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the DRDO. It is part of the Agni series of missiles, one of the missile systems under the original Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
India holds key to deportation of Kairi Shepherd
India holds the key to the deportation of Kairi Abha Shepherd, who is facing the prospect of forcibly being sent back to her country of birth, where she was adopted by an American woman 30 years ago.
India holds the key to the deportation of Kairi Abha Shepherd, who is facing the prospect of forcibly being sent back to her country of birth, where she was adopted by an American woman 30 years ago.
Yeddyurappa leaves for Mumbai to attend BJP meet
Shedding his defiant posture after persuasion by party leaders, former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday left Bangalore for Mumbai to attend the concluding session of the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Executive meeting. "I am leaving for Mumbai to greet Nitin Gadkari on his re-election as the party president for the second successive term," said Yeddyurappa, who had earlier decided to skip the meet as he was apparently upset over being sidelined.
Shedding his defiant posture after persuasion by party leaders, former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday left Bangalore for Mumbai to attend the concluding session of the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Executive meeting. "I am leaving for Mumbai to greet Nitin Gadkari on his re-election as the party president for the second successive term," said Yeddyurappa, who had earlier decided to skip the meet as he was apparently upset over being sidelined.
CBI to file chargesheet in Shehla Masood murder case
The Central Bureau of Investigation will file its chargesheet on Friday against the five arrested accused in the murder case of Madhya Pradesh RTI activist Shehla Masood. The chargesheet will be filed in the Special CBI court in Indore against prime accused Zahida Pervez, Saba Farooqui, Shaquib Ali 'Danger', Irfan and Tabish, CBI sources said.
The Central Bureau of Investigation will file its chargesheet on Friday against the five arrested accused in the murder case of Madhya Pradesh RTI activist Shehla Masood. The chargesheet will be filed in the Special CBI court in Indore against prime accused Zahida Pervez, Saba Farooqui, Shaquib Ali 'Danger', Irfan and Tabish, CBI sources said.
Live Chat: Can BJP win the 2014 election?
There is no doubt that the United Progressive Alliance government is hugely unpopular among the people. But that is not to say that the principal opposition party, the BJP, is reaping a windfall in terms of public acceptance.
There is no doubt that the United Progressive Alliance government is hugely unpopular among the people. But that is not to say that the principal opposition party, the BJP, is reaping a windfall in terms of public acceptance.
TDP suspends ex-MP Mysura Reddy for meeting Jagan
The Telugu Desam has suspended former MP M V Mysura Reddy from the party for "breach of party discipline" after he met YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday morning.
The Telugu Desam has suspended former MP M V Mysura Reddy from the party for "breach of party discipline" after he met YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday morning.
How important is Dr Singh's visit to Myanmar?
Leaders of only a few Asian countries have visited Myanmar in the new era. Notably, China is not among them. Dr Manmohan Singh's visit, the first by a prime minister since 1987, is imbued with larger regional significance, says Rajiv Bhatia.
Leaders of only a few Asian countries have visited Myanmar in the new era. Notably, China is not among them. Dr Manmohan Singh's visit, the first by a prime minister since 1987, is imbued with larger regional significance, says Rajiv Bhatia.
Pervez Musharraf murdered my mother: Bilawal Bhutto
The then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was responsible for the murder of his mother and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, her son and Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said. "He (Musharraf) murdered my mother (Benazir Bhutto). I hold him responsible for the murder of my mother," Bilawal Bhutto said.
The then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was responsible for the murder of his mother and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, her son and Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said. "He (Musharraf) murdered my mother (Benazir Bhutto). I hold him responsible for the murder of my mother," Bilawal Bhutto said.
The tiny nation that is taking on China
China's aggressive posturing over maritime boundaries has caused East Asian countries to look at other powers for support.
China's aggressive posturing over maritime boundaries has caused East Asian countries to look at other powers for support.
In PHOTOS: The bold and beautiful at Kolkata's SlutWalk
With a group of youngsters coming forward to hold a 'SlutWalk' rally today, Kolkata joined the global movement of protest marches against sexual harassment.
With a group of youngsters coming forward to hold a 'SlutWalk' rally today, Kolkata joined the global movement of protest marches against sexual harassment.
Jailing Dr Afridi earns Pak $33 million US aid cut
The unanimous vote by the Senate Appropriations Committee on the amendment moved by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is reflective of the changing mode in the US and growing frustration among US lawmakers on Pakistan.
The unanimous vote by the Senate Appropriations Committee on the amendment moved by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is reflective of the changing mode in the US and growing frustration among US lawmakers on Pakistan.
Modi set to enter New Delhi in 2013
BJP sources claim that before Nitin Gadkari received the nod from Narendra Modi that he would attend the party national executive meeting in Mumbai, the Gujarat leader's intermediaries secured an assurance that if Modi registered an impressive victory in the state assembly election, scheduled for the winter, then BJP leaders would "invite" Modi to perform a bigger role on the national stage.
BJP sources claim that before Nitin Gadkari received the nod from Narendra Modi that he would attend the party national executive meeting in Mumbai, the Gujarat leader's intermediaries secured an assurance that if Modi registered an impressive victory in the state assembly election, scheduled for the winter, then BJP leaders would "invite" Modi to perform a bigger role on the national stage.
India News - Thu, May 24, 2012
Why BJP is the loser in the Modi-Gadkari war
Narendra Modi may have won his battle with Nitin Gadkari in forcing Sanjay Joshi to quit the BJP national executive. But the BJP's political force has been diminished as personalities overtook issues, says Sheela Bhatt.
Narendra Modi may have won his battle with Nitin Gadkari in forcing Sanjay Joshi to quit the BJP national executive. But the BJP's political force has been diminished as personalities overtook issues, says Sheela Bhatt.
Upset Advani may skip Mumbai rally, return to Delhi
Advani is unhappy with the manner in which the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has dominated the show behind the scene to insist on Nitin Gadkari setting a second tenure as the party president.
Advani is unhappy with the manner in which the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has dominated the show behind the scene to insist on Nitin Gadkari setting a second tenure as the party president.
UPA allies are hypocrites: Brinda Karat
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo member Brinda Karat came down heavily on Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and some other UPA allies terming them as 'hyprocrites' on various issues, including the petrol price hike.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo member Brinda Karat came down heavily on Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and some other UPA allies terming them as 'hyprocrites' on various issues, including the petrol price hike.
Cong hints at partial rollback of petrol price hike
Amid growing street protest and unease in the party over the steep hike in petrol prices, Congress on Thursday hinted at a partial rollback as Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy cut short his Turkeministan visit and met Sonia Gandhi's political secretary Ahmed Patel.
Amid growing street protest and unease in the party over the steep hike in petrol prices, Congress on Thursday hinted at a partial rollback as Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy cut short his Turkeministan visit and met Sonia Gandhi's political secretary Ahmed Patel.
Modi and Joshi: Comrades who turned foes
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader Sanjay Joshi may not be seeing eye to eye now, but at one time they were friends and had in fact started their political careers together in Gujarat.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader Sanjay Joshi may not be seeing eye to eye now, but at one time they were friends and had in fact started their political careers together in Gujarat.
Shocking to see Dr Singh mismanage economy: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday ripped apart the United Progressive Alliance government's economic policies, stating that the Manmohan Singh-led administration had chosen to ignore the opposition's concerns about the financial recession.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday ripped apart the United Progressive Alliance government's economic policies, stating that the Manmohan Singh-led administration had chosen to ignore the opposition's concerns about the financial recession.
Patnaik cancels lecture at Sussex University
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has cancelled his participation in a seminar at the Sussex University where he was scheduled to deliver a lecture on Monday amid claims by rights groups that he changed his programme fearing demonstrations against him.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has cancelled his participation in a seminar at the Sussex University where he was scheduled to deliver a lecture on Monday amid claims by rights groups that he changed his programme fearing demonstrations against him.
US now targeting Al Qaeda's cyber propaganda
The Unites States has initiated a cyber warfare to checkmate Al Qaeda's anti-American propaganda, with its experts targeting the terror network's ads on Yemeni websites to replace them with alternate versions of events.
The Unites States has initiated a cyber warfare to checkmate Al Qaeda's anti-American propaganda, with its experts targeting the terror network's ads on Yemeni websites to replace them with alternate versions of events.
Yeddyurappa to attend BJP national executive on Friday
In a U-turn, former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa has decided to attend the Bharatiya Janata Party national executive meet at Mumbai.
In a U-turn, former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa has decided to attend the Bharatiya Janata Party national executive meet at Mumbai.
EC rules out postponing Andhra by-elections
Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Bhanwar Lal on Thursday ruled out the possibility of postponing the June 12 by-elections to one Lok Sabha and 18 assembly constituencies in the state saying the law and order situation was under control.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Bhanwar Lal on Thursday ruled out the possibility of postponing the June 12 by-elections to one Lok Sabha and 18 assembly constituencies in the state saying the law and order situation was under control.
IAF signs Rs 2,800 cr deal for trainer aircraft
The Indian Air Force's long pending requirement of basic trainer aircraft can now be met with the acquisition of 75 Pilatus planes starting later this year under a Rs 2,800 crore deal signed today with the Swiss company.
The Indian Air Force's long pending requirement of basic trainer aircraft can now be met with the acquisition of 75 Pilatus planes starting later this year under a Rs 2,800 crore deal signed today with the Swiss company.
2002 fake encounter: 13 cops get clean chit
Thirteen Delhi policemen, accused of gunning down a notorious criminal in a staged shootout in 2002, were given clean chit on Thursday by a Delhi court which said they had acted in good faith in discharge of their duties.
Thirteen Delhi policemen, accused of gunning down a notorious criminal in a staged shootout in 2002, were given clean chit on Thursday by a Delhi court which said they had acted in good faith in discharge of their duties.
Modi threatened to quit if Joshi didn't step down
Purshottam Rupala, a confidante of Modi, gave the Gujarat chief minister's resignation letter to BJP president Nitin Gadkari at the agenda meeting of the national executive in Mumbai on Thursday.
Purshottam Rupala, a confidante of Modi, gave the Gujarat chief minister's resignation letter to BJP president Nitin Gadkari at the agenda meeting of the national executive in Mumbai on Thursday.
Assets case: No anticipatory bail for Jagan
A Central Bureau of Investigation court on Thursday denied interim anticipatory bail to Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in connection with the alleged disproportionate assets case pending against him.
A Central Bureau of Investigation court on Thursday denied interim anticipatory bail to Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in connection with the alleged disproportionate assets case pending against him.
Gadkari to return as BJP pres, party constitution amended
The Bharatiya Janata Party, on the first day of its national executive meet, unanimously passed a resolution to amend article 21 of its constitution to enable incumbent party president Nitin Gakari get a second term. Prasanna D Zore and Ganesh A Nadar report.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, on the first day of its national executive meet, unanimously passed a resolution to amend article 21 of its constitution to enable incumbent party president Nitin Gakari get a second term. Prasanna D Zore and Ganesh A Nadar report.
AP excise minister's arrest leaves colleagues in jitters
The arrest of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkatramanna by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the disproportionate assets case involving YSR Congress president YS Jaganohan Reddy has the potential to plunge the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh in to a deep crisis.
The arrest of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkatramanna by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the disproportionate assets case involving YSR Congress president YS Jaganohan Reddy has the potential to plunge the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh in to a deep crisis.
Aarushi case: Talwars to be tried for murder
Holding that there is prima-facie evidence, a local court in Ghaziabad on Thursday ordered framing of charges of murder and destruction of evidence against dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, whose daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj were found murdered at their residence four years ago.
Holding that there is prima-facie evidence, a local court in Ghaziabad on Thursday ordered framing of charges of murder and destruction of evidence against dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, whose daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj were found murdered at their residence four years ago.
Honour for Indian American who feeds 2,000 slum kids
Sheela Murthy, founder, president, and managing attorney of the Baltimore County, Maryland-based Murthy Law Firm, will be honoured by the Children's Guild with its 2012 Sadie Award for her philanthropy and humanitarianism.
Sheela Murthy, founder, president, and managing attorney of the Baltimore County, Maryland-based Murthy Law Firm, will be honoured by the Children's Guild with its 2012 Sadie Award for her philanthropy and humanitarianism.
BJP leadership faces uncomfortable questions on Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari's stress on unity and discipline in the party gave fodder to the media to shoot uncomfortable questions, including whether Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the target, during the briefing of the party national executive on Thursday.
Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari's stress on unity and discipline in the party gave fodder to the media to shoot uncomfortable questions, including whether Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the target, during the briefing of the party national executive on Thursday.
Gilani won't be disqualified: Pak parliament speaker
In a reprieve for Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani, Pakistan parliament's speaker on Thursday ruled out his disqualification in the wake of his conviction for contempt by the supreme court for refusing to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
In a reprieve for Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani, Pakistan parliament's speaker on Thursday ruled out his disqualification in the wake of his conviction for contempt by the supreme court for refusing to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
California lawyers honour Indian origin champions
Indian origin lawyers Kalpana Peddibhotla, Neha Sampat, Daljit Dhami, Vineeta Gajwani and Anoop Prasad were awarded at the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California's 19th annual gala held on March 30 in San Francisco, US.
Indian origin lawyers Kalpana Peddibhotla, Neha Sampat, Daljit Dhami, Vineeta Gajwani and Anoop Prasad were awarded at the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California's 19th annual gala held on March 30 in San Francisco, US.
New York consulate launches NRI outreach programme
The outreach initiative has been launched in the wake of a directive from the Indian government asking consulates to have regular interaction with Indian nationals to understand their problems and come up with solutions.
The outreach initiative has been launched in the wake of a directive from the Indian government asking consulates to have regular interaction with Indian nationals to understand their problems and come up with solutions.
BJP rejects Kashmir interlocutors' report
Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nirmala Sitaraman called the Jammu & Kashmir interlocutors' report being published on a website just 36 hours after the conclusion of the budget session of Parliament as UPA II's "backdoor exposure" of a sensitive report.
Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nirmala Sitaraman called the Jammu & Kashmir interlocutors' report being published on a website just 36 hours after the conclusion of the budget session of Parliament as UPA II's "backdoor exposure" of a sensitive report.
Yeddyurappa says BJP should promote Modi as PM candidate
Showering encomiums on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for good governance, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party strongman B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday said the ongoing party national executive at Mumbai should deliberate on promoting him as prime ministerial candidate, among other issues.
Showering encomiums on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for good governance, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party strongman B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday said the ongoing party national executive at Mumbai should deliberate on promoting him as prime ministerial candidate, among other issues.
Politicians of my age should retire, says Digvijay
Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh has said that time has come for politicians of his age to retire from the field.
Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh has said that time has come for politicians of his age to retire from the field.
Interlocutor slams J & K media, suggest training for journos
The interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir have criticised the role of the media and journalists in the state for "inventing events for political game" and suggested a short-term training to hone their reporting and writing skills.
The interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir have criticised the role of the media and journalists in the state for "inventing events for political game" and suggested a short-term training to hone their reporting and writing skills.
Guj: Muslims marry off Hindu girl in riot hit village
In a heart-warming tale of communal amity, a Muslim youth performed 'kanyadan' of a tribal Hindu girl at a village ravaged during the 2002 post-Godhra riots even as her own relatives stayed away.
In a heart-warming tale of communal amity, a Muslim youth performed 'kanyadan' of a tribal Hindu girl at a village ravaged during the 2002 post-Godhra riots even as her own relatives stayed away.
Give blood sample on May 29: HC to N D Tiwari
Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari was on Thursday directed by the Supreme Court to give his blood sample in a paternity suit in which a Delhi-based youth is claiming to be his biological son.
Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari was on Thursday directed by the Supreme Court to give his blood sample in a paternity suit in which a Delhi-based youth is claiming to be his biological son.
Nitish Kumar faces dissent again in Buxar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced protest for the second day on Thursday during his Seva Yatra to Bihar's Buxar district.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced protest for the second day on Thursday during his Seva Yatra to Bihar's Buxar district.
PM to visit Myanmar, invite Suu Kyi
In a first visit in 25 years by an Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh will embark on a three-day trip to Myanmar from Sunday during which he will hold talks with the leadership there and meet opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
In a first visit in 25 years by an Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh will embark on a three-day trip to Myanmar from Sunday during which he will hold talks with the leadership there and meet opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Modi vs Joshi tussle looms over BJP's national meet
Though Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary and spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad labelled it as a 'non-issue', the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi-baiter Sanjay Joshi from the national executive and BJP president Nitin Gadkari's announcement on Thursday morning that Modi will attend the two-day meet hogged all the limelight, even as Prasad spent three-fourths of the press conference convincing the media that there was no infighting in the party
Though Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary and spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad labelled it as a 'non-issue', the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi-baiter Sanjay Joshi from the national executive and BJP president Nitin Gadkari's announcement on Thursday morning that Modi will attend the two-day meet hogged all the limelight, even as Prasad spent three-fourths of the press conference convincing the media that there was no infighting in the party
How Shakeel Afridi nailed Osama bin Laden
Amir Mir reports how a physician became a CIA mole and helped locate the most wanted man in the world.
Amir Mir reports how a physician became a CIA mole and helped locate the most wanted man in the world.
Ashok Chavan to depose before Adarsh panel on June 30
In a U-turn, former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan on Thursday told the two-member inquiry commission probing the Adarsh housing society scam that he is ready to appear before it on June 30. Chavan, an accused in the Adarsh case, had on May 22 sought exemption from appearance before the judicial panel.
In a U-turn, former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan on Thursday told the two-member inquiry commission probing the Adarsh housing society scam that he is ready to appear before it on June 30. Chavan, an accused in the Adarsh case, had on May 22 sought exemption from appearance before the judicial panel.
Sanjay Joshi resigns ahead of BJP National Executive meet
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sanjay Joshi, bete noire of Narendra Modi, on Thursday resigned ahead of the party's National Executive meeting beginning in Mumbai, a move seen as an effort by the party president to buy peace with the Gujarat chief minister."Joshi, who was invitee member of the National Executive, has in a letter to party president Nitin Gadkari said that he is relinquishing his post in the larger interest of the party," BJP sources said.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sanjay Joshi, bete noire of Narendra Modi, on Thursday resigned ahead of the party's National Executive meeting beginning in Mumbai, a move seen as an effort by the party president to buy peace with the Gujarat chief minister."Joshi, who was invitee member of the National Executive, has in a letter to party president Nitin Gadkari said that he is relinquishing his post in the larger interest of the party," BJP sources said.
I'm not a perfect president, says Obama
Conceding that he would never be a perfect president, Barack Obama has told Americans that he is the man who keeps all his promises, citing his decisions to bring back United States troops from Iraq as well as Afghanistan.
Conceding that he would never be a perfect president, Barack Obama has told Americans that he is the man who keeps all his promises, citing his decisions to bring back United States troops from Iraq as well as Afghanistan.
Can't ask govt to withdraw army press release: HC
The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to direct the Centre to take back a press release of the army alleging that Lieutenant General (retired) Tejinder Singh offered a bribe to the army chief in connection with a defence deal. "The Union of India cannot be directed to disown or retract the aforesaid press release," Justice Mukta Gupta said while disposing off a petition by Tejinder Singh seeking withdrawal of the alleged defamatory press release.
The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to direct the Centre to take back a press release of the army alleging that Lieutenant General (retired) Tejinder Singh offered a bribe to the army chief in connection with a defence deal. "The Union of India cannot be directed to disown or retract the aforesaid press release," Justice Mukta Gupta said while disposing off a petition by Tejinder Singh seeking withdrawal of the alleged defamatory press release.
Jagan assets case: Andhra excise minister arrested
In a major operation on Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation officer arrested Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister M Venkatramana in the disproportionate assets case involving YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy.
In a major operation on Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation officer arrested Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister M Venkatramana in the disproportionate assets case involving YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy.
Two CPI-M officials held for RMP leader's murder
The Special Investigation Team probing the murder of Revolutionary Marxist Party leader T P Chandrasekharan arrested two Communist Party of India-Marxist functionaries on Thursday on the charge of helping the assailants, police said.
The Special Investigation Team probing the murder of Revolutionary Marxist Party leader T P Chandrasekharan arrested two Communist Party of India-Marxist functionaries on Thursday on the charge of helping the assailants, police said.
US on Afridi's 33-year sentence: 'Shocking and outrageous'
Strongly reacting to Pakistan jailing a doctor who helped the Central Intelligence Agency find Osama bin Laden to 33 years, the United States has said there was no basis for the verdict and it will raise the issue with the leadership in Islamabad. "We continue to see no basis for (Shakil) Afridi to be held," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters.
Strongly reacting to Pakistan jailing a doctor who helped the Central Intelligence Agency find Osama bin Laden to 33 years, the United States has said there was no basis for the verdict and it will raise the issue with the leadership in Islamabad. "We continue to see no basis for (Shakil) Afridi to be held," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters.
Interlocutors for review of statute provisions in JK
Ruling out a return to the pre-1953 position, Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir have favoured setting up a Constitutional Committee to review all Central Acts and Articles of the Constitution of India to the state extended after 1952.
Ruling out a return to the pre-1953 position, Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir have favoured setting up a Constitutional Committee to review all Central Acts and Articles of the Constitution of India to the state extended after 1952.
4-year-old's father seeks death penalty for accused
The father of a four-year-old girl, who was raped and killed in Quepem town of Goa, has refused to perform the final rites of the body till his demand for justice is met. He demanded that the 22-year-old accused should be given the death penalty.
The father of a four-year-old girl, who was raped and killed in Quepem town of Goa, has refused to perform the final rites of the body till his demand for justice is met. He demanded that the 22-year-old accused should be given the death penalty.
Yeddyurappa to skip BJP National Executive meet
While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that he will attend the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Executive meet, former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa is still adamant about skipping the crucial event. Incidentally, Yeddyurappa has not missed a single executive meeting of his party in the last two decades. Yeddyurappa and his followers, including five colleagues in the Karnataka cabinet, will not attend the meet.
While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that he will attend the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Executive meet, former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa is still adamant about skipping the crucial event. Incidentally, Yeddyurappa has not missed a single executive meeting of his party in the last two decades. Yeddyurappa and his followers, including five colleagues in the Karnataka cabinet, will not attend the meet.
Why India is wary of Myanmar-NSCN-K agreement
The ceasefire agreement between the Naga faction and Myanmar was signed without India being informed. It is likely to have long-term implications not only for the ethnic politics of the Naga-inhabited regions, but also for India's northeast and Myanmar, says Rahul Mishra.
The ceasefire agreement between the Naga faction and Myanmar was signed without India being informed. It is likely to have long-term implications not only for the ethnic politics of the Naga-inhabited regions, but also for India's northeast and Myanmar, says Rahul Mishra.
Varun Gandhi: I'm Akbar of Amar, Akbar, Anthony
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of parliament Varun Gandhi, who was in the thick of controversy for his anti-Muslim hate speech during the 2009 Lok Sabha election, is undergoing an image makeover, or so it seems.
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of parliament Varun Gandhi, who was in the thick of controversy for his anti-Muslim hate speech during the 2009 Lok Sabha election, is undergoing an image makeover, or so it seems.
Here's PROOF: Pakistan's nuclear work on fast track
Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme is considered to be among the fastest growing in the world by Stockholm-based International Peace Research Institute, with the estimates of Islamabad possessing 90-110 nuclear warheads.
Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme is considered to be among the fastest growing in the world by Stockholm-based International Peace Research Institute, with the estimates of Islamabad possessing 90-110 nuclear warheads.
CBI to GRILL Jagan on Friday, Hyderabad tense
An arrest in this case is imminent, but it may not take place immediately, says Vicky Nanjappa
An arrest in this case is imminent, but it may not take place immediately, says Vicky Nanjappa
Surface-to-air Akash missile test fired successfully
Boosting its air defence shield and re-validating operational efficacy, India on Thursday test fired successfully its indigenously-developed surface-to-air 'Akash' missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, nearly 15 km from Balasore. "The user-specific trial, which formed part of the country's routine air defence exercises, was successful," said a Defence Research Development Organisation official associated with the Akash missile project.
Boosting its air defence shield and re-validating operational efficacy, India on Thursday test fired successfully its indigenously-developed surface-to-air 'Akash' missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, nearly 15 km from Balasore. "The user-specific trial, which formed part of the country's routine air defence exercises, was successful," said a Defence Research Development Organisation official associated with the Akash missile project.
Mistrust with Pak yet to be overcome: Top US general
General John Allen, United States commander of the International Support Assistance Force in Afghanistan has acknowledged that the level of mistrust with Pakistan is a major challenge that has yet to be overcome but that the resurrection of this military relationship is underway.
General John Allen, United States commander of the International Support Assistance Force in Afghanistan has acknowledged that the level of mistrust with Pakistan is a major challenge that has yet to be overcome but that the resurrection of this military relationship is underway.
Indian man sentenced in US for treating wife as slave
An Indian man, who had been convicted of sexually abusing his wife and treating her like a slave, will not go to prison for his crimes but has been sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to do over 200 hours of community service.
An Indian man, who had been convicted of sexually abusing his wife and treating her like a slave, will not go to prison for his crimes but has been sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to do over 200 hours of community service.
Author Mahasweta Devi resigns from Bangla Academy
Noted writer and human rights activist Mahasweta Devi has resigned as the chairperson of the Bangla Academy. The Magsaysay Award-winner decided to step down after expressing her disagreement with the government about some of the recipients of the state's prestigious literature awards.
Noted writer and human rights activist Mahasweta Devi has resigned as the chairperson of the Bangla Academy. The Magsaysay Award-winner decided to step down after expressing her disagreement with the government about some of the recipients of the state's prestigious literature awards.
'Detention of marines hurting anti-piracy efforts'
Amid the continued row over the detention of two Italian marines by India, Italy's Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said he expects New Delhi will arrive at a "quick" solution on the issue, which is having a negative effect on the international community's anti-piracy efforts.
Amid the continued row over the detention of two Italian marines by India, Italy's Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said he expects New Delhi will arrive at a "quick" solution on the issue, which is having a negative effect on the international community's anti-piracy efforts.
Petrol price hike: NDA calls BANDH on May 31
Opposing the steep hike in petrol prices and spiralling prices of commodities, National Democratic Alliance has called for a nation-wide bandh on May 31.
Opposing the steep hike in petrol prices and spiralling prices of commodities, National Democratic Alliance has called for a nation-wide bandh on May 31.
'Obama administration jeopardised national security'
A powerful House committee chairman has accused the Obama administration of jeopardising national security by providing classified information to two filmmakers producing a movie on the raid by Navy SEAL that killed Osama bin Laden.
A powerful House committee chairman has accused the Obama administration of jeopardising national security by providing classified information to two filmmakers producing a movie on the raid by Navy SEAL that killed Osama bin Laden.
Concerned over tardy pace of 26/11 case: India to Pak
India on Thursday said it has provided additional evidence against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and other perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks to be used by Pakistani authorities to prosecute them, while expressing concern at the tardy pace of proceedings in the case.
India on Thursday said it has provided additional evidence against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and other perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks to be used by Pakistani authorities to prosecute them, while expressing concern at the tardy pace of proceedings in the case.
No apology for NATO strike, time to move on: US
The White House has ruled out an apology to Islamabad for November 26 incident in which 24 Pakistani soldiers were killed in cross-border fire by the North Atlantic Traty Organisation and said it is time that the two countries move ahead. "I wouldn't have anything new to offer on that beyond what we have said, that we deeply regret the incident. We have thoroughly investigated it. We shared the results of that investigation with the Pakistanis," said a US official.
The White House has ruled out an apology to Islamabad for November 26 incident in which 24 Pakistani soldiers were killed in cross-border fire by the North Atlantic Traty Organisation and said it is time that the two countries move ahead. "I wouldn't have anything new to offer on that beyond what we have said, that we deeply regret the incident. We have thoroughly investigated it. We shared the results of that investigation with the Pakistanis," said a US official.
Obama says US is THE world leader. Do you think so too?
The US is leading the world once more and people across the globe admire America the most as they have developed a "new confidence" in its leadership, President Barack Obama has said.
The US is leading the world once more and people across the globe admire America the most as they have developed a "new confidence" in its leadership, President Barack Obama has said.
Will Modi and Yeddy's absence affect today's BJP meet?
The absence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa could cast a cloud over the Bharatiya Janata Party National Executive beginning in Mumbai on Thursday which is all set to pave the way for a second term to party chief Nitin Gadkari.
The absence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa could cast a cloud over the Bharatiya Janata Party National Executive beginning in Mumbai on Thursday which is all set to pave the way for a second term to party chief Nitin Gadkari.
In PHOTOS: The sweaty, intolerable Indian summer
The heat wave across parts of India, most notably in the northern parts of the country, is taking its toll.
The heat wave across parts of India, most notably in the northern parts of the country, is taking its toll.
Congress a divided house on petrol price hike
A party MP speaking on the condition of anonymity said that such steep hikes will be damaging for the party and that a number of MPs particularly those from Lok Sabha are "unhappy" with it as they will have a tough time in their constituencies explaining the move.
A party MP speaking on the condition of anonymity said that such steep hikes will be damaging for the party and that a number of MPs particularly those from Lok Sabha are "unhappy" with it as they will have a tough time in their constituencies explaining the move.
'Jailing Dr Afridi is proof of Pak being at war with US'
Shocked over Pakistan sentencing a doctor, who helped the CIA to find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, two top American Senators have asked the authorities in Islamabad to pardon and release him immediately.
Shocked over Pakistan sentencing a doctor, who helped the CIA to find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, two top American Senators have asked the authorities in Islamabad to pardon and release him immediately.
Public fury of fuel price hike: 'Is it petrol or gold?'
As the government announced a Rs 7.50 per litre hike in petrol price from midnight, anger was written on the faces of many people.
As the government announced a Rs 7.50 per litre hike in petrol price from midnight, anger was written on the faces of many people.
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An emotional climax to Dharun Ravi's trial
Rediff.com's Rajendran P was present at the Middlesex court in New Jersey as the parents of Dharun Ravi, convicted for webcam spying of his roommate Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide, and the latter's parents, took the stand before the judge sentenced Ravi to 30 days in prison.
Rediff.com's Rajendran P was present at the Middlesex court in New Jersey as the parents of Dharun Ravi, convicted for webcam spying of his roommate Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide, and the latter's parents, took the stand before the judge sentenced Ravi to 30 days in prison.
Day after anniversary dinner, SP slams UPA on scams
In the backdrop of the hype over Mulayam Singh Yadav attending UPA's anniversary dinner, his Samajwadi Party sought to downplay it and went on to attack the Centre over 2G and other scams.
In the backdrop of the hype over Mulayam Singh Yadav attending UPA's anniversary dinner, his Samajwadi Party sought to downplay it and went on to attack the Centre over 2G and other scams.
Chidambaram, Omar review security situation in JK
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and the state chief minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday jointly reviewed the prevailing law and order and security situation at a high level meeting of officers on Wednesday evening.
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and the state chief minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday jointly reviewed the prevailing law and order and security situation at a high level meeting of officers on Wednesday evening.
5 killed in low-intensity blast in Allahabad
Even as top police officials ruled out any terrorist angle to the blast, the state home department has rushed an ATS team from Lucknow to take stock of the blast
Even as top police officials ruled out any terrorist angle to the blast, the state home department has rushed an ATS team from Lucknow to take stock of the blast
Task force on national security submits report to PM
The task force headed by former cabinet secretary Naresh Chandra has made an assessment of the security scenario facing the country and has made recommendations to the government.
The task force headed by former cabinet secretary Naresh Chandra has made an assessment of the security scenario facing the country and has made recommendations to the government.
Pak doctor who helped trace Osama jailed for 33 years
Dr Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani surgeon who helped the US Central Intelligence Agency find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for 'treason'.
Dr Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani surgeon who helped the US Central Intelligence Agency find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for 'treason'.
Jagan to appear before CBI on May 25
It was a major set back for YSR congress chief and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy as the Andhra Pradesh high court refused to entertain his plea to stay his appearance before the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the illegal assets case.
It was a major set back for YSR congress chief and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy as the Andhra Pradesh high court refused to entertain his plea to stay his appearance before the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the illegal assets case.
After release, Fonseka to form his own political party
Sri Lanka's former Army Chief Sarath Fonseka, who had dared to challenge the country's powerful President in the 2010 electoral battle, will now form his own political party.
Sri Lanka's former Army Chief Sarath Fonseka, who had dared to challenge the country's powerful President in the 2010 electoral battle, will now form his own political party.
I have right to confront witnesses, says Sajjan
Veteran Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, on Wednesday told a Delhi court that he has the right to confront a key witness with the evidence on record after the CBI took the stand that it was "not relying" on her statements as they were contrary.
Veteran Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, on Wednesday told a Delhi court that he has the right to confront a key witness with the evidence on record after the CBI took the stand that it was "not relying" on her statements as they were contrary.
Police have cracked murder of Mahantesh: Gowda
Police have cracked the murder of S P Mahantesh, a whistle-blower in controversial land allotments by cooperative societies, and would identify the accused by Thursday evening, Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said in Bangalore on Wednesday.
Police have cracked the murder of S P Mahantesh, a whistle-blower in controversial land allotments by cooperative societies, and would identify the accused by Thursday evening, Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said in Bangalore on Wednesday.
Army chief issues show cause notice to Lt Gen
A day before retirement, Army Chief Gen V K Singh has issued show cause notice to a Lt Gen, who could head the force in two years, for censure on account of lapses on his part in handling a case of a failed intelligence operation in Assam's Jorhat district last year.
A day before retirement, Army Chief Gen V K Singh has issued show cause notice to a Lt Gen, who could head the force in two years, for censure on account of lapses on his part in handling a case of a failed intelligence operation in Assam's Jorhat district last year.
Mahasweta Devi resigns as Bangla Academy chairperson
Upset over the West Bengal government not accepting her recommendation of an author for the Vidyasagar award, activist-writer Mahasweta Devi today resigned as chairperson of Bangla Academy saying she felt humiliated.
Upset over the West Bengal government not accepting her recommendation of an author for the Vidyasagar award, activist-writer Mahasweta Devi today resigned as chairperson of Bangla Academy saying she felt humiliated.
Congress is going, BJP is coming, says Sushma
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said the two-day national executive meet beginning in Mumbai on Thursday will discuss the strategy of the party to prepare itself as a viable alterative in 2014 general elections.
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said the two-day national executive meet beginning in Mumbai on Thursday will discuss the strategy of the party to prepare itself as a viable alterative in 2014 general elections.
Major fire in multi-storey building near Parliament
A major fire broke out in a multi-storey building housing offices of banks, around 300 metres from Parliament House, in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, fire brigade officials said.
A major fire broke out in a multi-storey building housing offices of banks, around 300 metres from Parliament House, in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, fire brigade officials said.
I wasn't looking after technical affairs: Kalmadi
Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, the prime accused in a games related corruption case, on Wednesday told a Delhi court that his job was to look after the "sports affairs" and not the "technical" matters.
Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, the prime accused in a games related corruption case, on Wednesday told a Delhi court that his job was to look after the "sports affairs" and not the "technical" matters.
Produce journalist Kazmi in court physically, says court
A Delhi court has asked jail authorities to produce journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested for his alleged role in bombing of Israeli diplomat's car, to produce him personally before it, and not via video-conferencing for the extension of his judicial custody.
A Delhi court has asked jail authorities to produce journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested for his alleged role in bombing of Israeli diplomat's car, to produce him personally before it, and not via video-conferencing for the extension of his judicial custody.
Junglemahal: Maoists surrender with arms for first time
For the first time, seven hardcore Maoists from junglemahal, including slain Kishenji's bodyguard, on Wednesday surrendered with firearms before West Bengal police chief in West Midnapore district.
For the first time, seven hardcore Maoists from junglemahal, including slain Kishenji's bodyguard, on Wednesday surrendered with firearms before West Bengal police chief in West Midnapore district.
Talwars killed Aarushi and lover Hemraj: CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court in Ghaziabad that Rajesh and Nupur Talwar killed their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in a fit of rage after finding them in a compromising position, a claim strongly refuted by the dentist couple.
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court in Ghaziabad that Rajesh and Nupur Talwar killed their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in a fit of rage after finding them in a compromising position, a claim strongly refuted by the dentist couple.
CPM, Maoists plotting to kill me with foreign help: Mamata
Targeting her Marxist opponents again, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Communist Party of India-Marxist was plotting with Maoists to kill her with the help of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and financed by North Korea, Venezuela and Hungary.
Targeting her Marxist opponents again, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Communist Party of India-Marxist was plotting with Maoists to kill her with the help of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and financed by North Korea, Venezuela and Hungary.
UPA publication, a 'report card of failure': Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Wednesday termed the United Progressive Alliance's publication of its performance, 'The Report to the People,' as a "report card of failure."
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Wednesday termed the United Progressive Alliance's publication of its performance, 'The Report to the People,' as a "report card of failure."
After Mubarak reign, Egypt votes in historic prez election
Egypt, which came under dictatorship 60 years ago, on Wednesday, will vote to choose their president in the first-ever competitive elections to be held.
Egypt, which came under dictatorship 60 years ago, on Wednesday, will vote to choose their president in the first-ever competitive elections to be held.
There's a conspiracy to arrest me: Jagan writes to PM
Even as the Andhra Pradesh high court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to defreeze the bank accounts of beleaguered Kadapa Member of Parliament Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, he has written a letter to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to save him from a Congress-Telugu Desam Party-CBI 'conspiracy' to nail him for alleged irregularities.
Even as the Andhra Pradesh high court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to defreeze the bank accounts of beleaguered Kadapa Member of Parliament Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, he has written a letter to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to save him from a Congress-Telugu Desam Party-CBI 'conspiracy' to nail him for alleged irregularities.
Pak was humiliated at the NATO summit: Qureshi
Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan was humiliated at the NATO Summit in Chicago because of President Asif Ali Zardari's "zero credibility".
Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan was humiliated at the NATO Summit in Chicago because of President Asif Ali Zardari's "zero credibility".
'Lokpal bill sent to RS panel only after consultations'
Rejecting allegations that the government sprung a surprise by referring the Lokpal bill to a select committee of the Rajya Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal said political parties were consulted before taking the move.
Rejecting allegations that the government sprung a surprise by referring the Lokpal bill to a select committee of the Rajya Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal said political parties were consulted before taking the move.
Army pilot killed in Siachen glacier crash
An army pilot was killed and another injured on Wednesday when the Cheetah helicopter they were flying crashed on the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. The crash occurred at 11.45 am near Bhim post of the army in Siachen glacier, in which one of the pilots died and another was injured, an army spokesperson said.
An army pilot was killed and another injured on Wednesday when the Cheetah helicopter they were flying crashed on the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. The crash occurred at 11.45 am near Bhim post of the army in Siachen glacier, in which one of the pilots died and another was injured, an army spokesperson said.
Citizens feel there is no government at the Centre: Jaya
Giving the thumbs down to the three-year-old United Progressive Alliance government, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said the country was in a "state of drift" and the situation was "almost" as if there was no government at the Centre. "The average citizen feels that there is no government at the Centre. The country is in a state of drift," the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief told reporters when asked to rate the UPA's performance.
Giving the thumbs down to the three-year-old United Progressive Alliance government, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said the country was in a "state of drift" and the situation was "almost" as if there was no government at the Centre. "The average citizen feels that there is no government at the Centre. The country is in a state of drift," the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief told reporters when asked to rate the UPA's performance.
We will soon decide: Left Front on Prez candidate
Refusing to spell out their preference, Left parties on Wednesday asked the United Progressive Alliance government to come up with a candidate with the "widest possible acceptance" for the Presidential election. After a meeting of the four Left parties in Delhi, the leaders said they did not discuss any names during the 90-minute-long deliberations though they mentioned that Nationalist Congress Party leader P A Sangma approached them for support.
Refusing to spell out their preference, Left parties on Wednesday asked the United Progressive Alliance government to come up with a candidate with the "widest possible acceptance" for the Presidential election. After a meeting of the four Left parties in Delhi, the leaders said they did not discuss any names during the 90-minute-long deliberations though they mentioned that Nationalist Congress Party leader P A Sangma approached them for support.
Congress tribal leaders step out to oppose Sangma
Congress tribal leaders led by former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi on Wednesday opposed the candidature of PA Sangma for President, saying the Nationalist Congress Party leader was "playing into the hands of communal forces"
Congress tribal leaders led by former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi on Wednesday opposed the candidature of PA Sangma for President, saying the Nationalist Congress Party leader was "playing into the hands of communal forces"
Hazare admitted to Nashik hospital for fatigue, weakness
Anna Hazare was on Wednesday admitted to a local hospital for a medical check-up after he complained of fatigue and weakness. Hazare, 74, had arrived in Nashik on Wednesday morning from Dhule town as part of his state-wide tour for a strong Lokayukta Bill.
Anna Hazare was on Wednesday admitted to a local hospital for a medical check-up after he complained of fatigue and weakness. Hazare, 74, had arrived in Nashik on Wednesday morning from Dhule town as part of his state-wide tour for a strong Lokayukta Bill.
India, Pak walk the extra mile; to ink new visa accord
Continuing with the confidence building measures, India and Pakistan are set to ink a new visa agreement. Amir Mir reports from Islamabad
Continuing with the confidence building measures, India and Pakistan are set to ink a new visa agreement. Amir Mir reports from Islamabad
7-year-old Indian youngest to reach Everest base camp
Overcoming obstacles like cold temperatures and a high wind-chill, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has recorded his name in Mount Everest history by trekking all the way to the mountain's Southern Base Camp in Nepal situated at an altitude of 5,364 metres.
Overcoming obstacles like cold temperatures and a high wind-chill, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has recorded his name in Mount Everest history by trekking all the way to the mountain's Southern Base Camp in Nepal situated at an altitude of 5,364 metres.
70,000 convicted in 6 yrs: Bihar a lawless state no more
Nearly 70,000 criminals, including politicians and lawmakers, have been convicted and punished for various crimes in Bihar -- a state that was once notorious for its lawlessness -- thanks to speedy trials by fast track courts, police officials said on Wednesday. "This is a success story of the state government led by Nitish Kumar, who is serious about containing crime and improving law and order in Bihar since he came to power in November 2005," said a senior police official.
Nearly 70,000 criminals, including politicians and lawmakers, have been convicted and punished for various crimes in Bihar -- a state that was once notorious for its lawlessness -- thanks to speedy trials by fast track courts, police officials said on Wednesday. "This is a success story of the state government led by Nitish Kumar, who is serious about containing crime and improving law and order in Bihar since he came to power in November 2005," said a senior police official.
PIX: Explosives recovered at Guwahati railway station
The Government Railway Police personnel on Wednesday recovered a huge quantity of high power explosives from a person travelling in a general coach of Delhi-bound North East Express at the Guwahati railway station.
The Government Railway Police personnel on Wednesday recovered a huge quantity of high power explosives from a person travelling in a general coach of Delhi-bound North East Express at the Guwahati railway station.
Home secretary heads to Pakistan for talks
The Indian delegation consists of the director of Intelligence Bureau, director-general of the National Investigation Agency and other concerned officials. The broad agenda of the talks would focus on terrorism, fugitives from Indian law, narcotics and humanitarian issues such as of Indian fishermen and civilians in Pakistan jails
The Indian delegation consists of the director of Intelligence Bureau, director-general of the National Investigation Agency and other concerned officials. The broad agenda of the talks would focus on terrorism, fugitives from Indian law, narcotics and humanitarian issues such as of Indian fishermen and civilians in Pakistan jails
Is HuJI training women for suicide attacks?
There have been many reports in the past to show how terrorist outfits have preferred recruiting women into their fold in order carry out subversive activities. It was the Al Qaeda and the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which had started using women for their activities and most of the times it was seen that these women acted as carriers. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
There have been many reports in the past to show how terrorist outfits have preferred recruiting women into their fold in order carry out subversive activities. It was the Al Qaeda and the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which had started using women for their activities and most of the times it was seen that these women acted as carriers. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
All eyes on Naresh Chandra report on natl security today
The Naresh Chandra report is the result of the first-ever focused exercise since the Kargil Review Committee, headed by the late K Subrahmanyam, of 10 years ago after which no such holistic review of all aspects of national security was taken up, reports Sheela Bhatt
The Naresh Chandra report is the result of the first-ever focused exercise since the Kargil Review Committee, headed by the late K Subrahmanyam, of 10 years ago after which no such holistic review of all aspects of national security was taken up, reports Sheela Bhatt
Will US-Pak relations EVER go back to normal?
Pakistan missed a valuable opportunity to create goodwill with the United States and other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members when it failed to announce a reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan at the summit held Sunday and Monday in Chicago, says Lisa Curtis.
Pakistan missed a valuable opportunity to create goodwill with the United States and other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members when it failed to announce a reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan at the summit held Sunday and Monday in Chicago, says Lisa Curtis.
HC stays operation of arrest warrant against Nirmal Baba
The Patna high court on Wednesday stayed the operation of the non-bailable arrest warrant issued by a court against self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba. Justice S P Singh passed the order and fixed June 16 as the next date for hearing.
The Patna high court on Wednesday stayed the operation of the non-bailable arrest warrant issued by a court against self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba. Justice S P Singh passed the order and fixed June 16 as the next date for hearing.
Why are Jayalalithaa and Patnaik rooting for Sangma?
Political parties may be backing P A Sangma to mount pressure on the Congress high command to pick Pranab Mukherjee for the top post, says Neeraja Chowdhury
Political parties may be backing P A Sangma to mount pressure on the Congress high command to pick Pranab Mukherjee for the top post, says Neeraja Chowdhury
Man arrested for raping, killing 4-year-old girl
The Goa police on Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly raping and murdering a four-year-old girl in Quepem town, 80 km away from Panaji. The victim, who hails from Kurla in Mumbai, was on a vacation in Goa at her grandparent's place in Quepem. While the incident happened on Sunday, her body was recovered from an under-construction building in the town on Tuesday.
The Goa police on Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly raping and murdering a four-year-old girl in Quepem town, 80 km away from Panaji. The victim, who hails from Kurla in Mumbai, was on a vacation in Goa at her grandparent's place in Quepem. While the incident happened on Sunday, her body was recovered from an under-construction building in the town on Tuesday.
'India is like a ship whose captain has lost direction'
Ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party's national executive meeting in Mumbai, party president Nitin Gadkari, in an interview with Sanjay Jog, says the Manmohan Singh government has failed to provide relief to the people, who are reeling under corruption and high inflation.
Ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party's national executive meeting in Mumbai, party president Nitin Gadkari, in an interview with Sanjay Jog, says the Manmohan Singh government has failed to provide relief to the people, who are reeling under corruption and high inflation.
Angry villagers pelt stones at Bihar CM's convoy
Protesting against the lack of basic amenities like drinking water, electricity and proper roads, angry villagers on Wednesday pelted stones at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's convoy in Buxar district on Wednesday morning.
Protesting against the lack of basic amenities like drinking water, electricity and proper roads, angry villagers on Wednesday pelted stones at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's convoy in Buxar district on Wednesday morning.
The army is NOT hated in Kashmir: Gen V K Singh
General V K Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff, discusses the Adarsh land scam, AFSPA, China, Pakistan and more... in this exclusive interview with Kalyani Shankar.
General V K Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff, discusses the Adarsh land scam, AFSPA, China, Pakistan and more... in this exclusive interview with Kalyani Shankar.
Egypt heads for polls; Mubarak, son may vote
Over 52 million Egyptians will vote to choose their president in the first-ever competitive elections to be held on Wednesday. The voters will have to choose from 12 candidates, Islamists and secularists, in the two-day elections.
Over 52 million Egyptians will vote to choose their president in the first-ever competitive elections to be held on Wednesday. The voters will have to choose from 12 candidates, Islamists and secularists, in the two-day elections.
US approves $1 billion aid to Pakistan for 2013
A key United States Senate sub-committee has approved $1 billion aid to Pakistan for the fiscal year 2013. The $52.1 billion Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill for the year 2103 was passed by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, during its meeting on Tuesday.
A key United States Senate sub-committee has approved $1 billion aid to Pakistan for the fiscal year 2013. The $52.1 billion Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill for the year 2103 was passed by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, during its meeting on Tuesday.
'Supply routes through Pakistan to be reopened soon'
Pakistan will soon reopen the ground lines of communication to Afghanistan, which were shut down last November following the death of 24 soldiers in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's strike, the White House has said. "We continue to work with Pakistan on this issue. We did not anticipate that the supply line issue was going to be resolved prior to the summit. And our teams continue to meet and we are making diligent progress," said White House Press Secretary Jay Carney.
Pakistan will soon reopen the ground lines of communication to Afghanistan, which were shut down last November following the death of 24 soldiers in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's strike, the White House has said. "We continue to work with Pakistan on this issue. We did not anticipate that the supply line issue was going to be resolved prior to the summit. And our teams continue to meet and we are making diligent progress," said White House Press Secretary Jay Carney.
AWESOME PHOTOS: The beauty of the starry sky
The Earth and Sky Photo Contest, organised recently by The World at Night foundation, Global Astronomy Month, and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, received numerous entries that illustrated how important and amazing the starry sky is, how it affects our lives.
The Earth and Sky Photo Contest, organised recently by The World at Night foundation, Global Astronomy Month, and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, received numerous entries that illustrated how important and amazing the starry sky is, how it affects our lives.
US envoy in Afghanistan starts packing his bags
"Today, Ambassador Ryan Crocker confirmed to the Afghan Government, US Mission Afghanistan, and the ISAF community that he intends to depart his post for health reasons in mid-summer, following the Kabul and Tokyo conferences," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said on Tuesday.
"Today, Ambassador Ryan Crocker confirmed to the Afghan Government, US Mission Afghanistan, and the ISAF community that he intends to depart his post for health reasons in mid-summer, following the Kabul and Tokyo conferences," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said on Tuesday.
US Defence Secretary to travel to India early June
The India trip, the first to the country by Panetta in his capacity as the Defence Secretary, is part of his week-long Asia trip during which he will participate in the Shangri-la Dialogues and travel to Vietnam.
The India trip, the first to the country by Panetta in his capacity as the Defence Secretary, is part of his week-long Asia trip during which he will participate in the Shangri-la Dialogues and travel to Vietnam.
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There was a coterie at work against me: Gen V K Singh
Army Chief General V K Singh speaks to Kalyani Shankar about the age row, the Tatra issue, the letter leak, and his future plans in this two-part freewheeling interview, which was partly broadcast on All India Radio.
Army Chief General V K Singh speaks to Kalyani Shankar about the age row, the Tatra issue, the letter leak, and his future plans in this two-part freewheeling interview, which was partly broadcast on All India Radio.
Mulayam roots for Prez with political background
On the event of the third anniversary of UPA II Samajwadi party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav told the media that he would not support any former bureaucrat for the post of the President. He said that he wanted a person with a political background to hold the top post
On the event of the third anniversary of UPA II Samajwadi party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav told the media that he would not support any former bureaucrat for the post of the President. He said that he wanted a person with a political background to hold the top post
Indian American in California district primary
She was surprised to learn that nobody was running against state Senator Mark Leno, a Democrat from the newly-redistricted Senate District 11. So, Dhillon decided to run.
She was surprised to learn that nobody was running against state Senator Mark Leno, a Democrat from the newly-redistricted Senate District 11. So, Dhillon decided to run.
Two headmasters of govt school beaten to death in Bihar
Two headmasters of government run schools were beaten to death in Bihar allegedly by some powerful people in the last twenty-four hours.
Two headmasters of government run schools were beaten to death in Bihar allegedly by some powerful people in the last twenty-four hours.
BJP says Sonia's comments regrettable, condemnable
Reacting sharply to Sonia Gandhi's remarks on opposition being "irresponsible" and "aggressive", Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said they were "unfortunate and condemnable" and vowed to raise concerns about UPA government policies.
Reacting sharply to Sonia Gandhi's remarks on opposition being "irresponsible" and "aggressive", Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said they were "unfortunate and condemnable" and vowed to raise concerns about UPA government policies.
We achieved much but we need to do better: PM to UPA
The internal security scenario has by and large been satisfactory... Poverty has declined at twice the rate that it did before the UPA government's tenure... Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses coalition partners at the dinner meet commemorating the United Progressive Alliance's three years in power.
The internal security scenario has by and large been satisfactory... Poverty has declined at twice the rate that it did before the UPA government's tenure... Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses coalition partners at the dinner meet commemorating the United Progressive Alliance's three years in power.
North Indian Muslims will keep Modi's ambitions at bay
The BJP's post-Vajpayee succession battle will resolve itself only when it is in a position to form a government. For that it will need to woo regional satraps, many of whom have prime ministerial ambitions of their own.'
The BJP's post-Vajpayee succession battle will resolve itself only when it is in a position to form a government. For that it will need to woo regional satraps, many of whom have prime ministerial ambitions of their own.'
'Even if the numbers are on the BJP's side, many regional leaders can't afford to support a Modi-led government for fear of losing their Muslim vote blocs,' says Shivam Vij.
Pakistan violates truce again
In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Tuesday fired at forward Indian positions in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district disrupting border fencing repair work.
In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Tuesday fired at forward Indian positions in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district disrupting border fencing repair work.
Prestigious US university announces India chair
Virginia Commonwealth University's India Chair in Democracy and Civil Society a first in the United States. Aziz Haniffa reports
Virginia Commonwealth University's India Chair in Democracy and Civil Society a first in the United States. Aziz Haniffa reports
Condition of South Asians in New York grim: Survey
'With the community's rapid growth during the most difficult economic period our country has faced in decades, South Asians are living in severely overcrowded housing conditions, are at high-risk of displacement, and face great barriers to achieving economic growth,' notes the report.
'With the community's rapid growth during the most difficult economic period our country has faced in decades, South Asians are living in severely overcrowded housing conditions, are at high-risk of displacement, and face great barriers to achieving economic growth,' notes the report.
Will Akhilesh's wife make it to LS from Kannauj?
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple is likely to try her luck at the hustings once again. Her name was already being projected as the Samajwadi Party frontrunner for the forthcoming by-election for the Kannauj Lok Sabh seat, vacated by none other than her husband after he became UP chief minister.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple is likely to try her luck at the hustings once again. Her name was already being projected as the Samajwadi Party frontrunner for the forthcoming by-election for the Kannauj Lok Sabh seat, vacated by none other than her husband after he became UP chief minister.
Rajiv Gandhi killers excel in Class XII exams
Perarivalan and Murugan, facing the gallows in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and lodged at the high-security prison in Vellore, have cleared the Class XII state board exams with flying colours, scoring a little over 91 per cent and 81 per cent respectively.
Perarivalan and Murugan, facing the gallows in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and lodged at the high-security prison in Vellore, have cleared the Class XII state board exams with flying colours, scoring a little over 91 per cent and 81 per cent respectively.
Hampi Exp mishap as driver jumped signal: MoS Railways
The train accident in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh occurred as the Bangalore-bound Hampi Express jumped the signal at Penukonda station, the Rajya Sabha was informed.
The train accident in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh occurred as the Bangalore-bound Hampi Express jumped the signal at Penukonda station, the Rajya Sabha was informed.
Adarsh scam: Ashok Chavan seeks exemption as witness
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday sought exemption to appear as a witness efore the two-member commission probing the Adarsh housing scam.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday sought exemption to appear as a witness efore the two-member commission probing the Adarsh housing scam.
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