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Indian Army Chopper Lands in PoK, Army Officers Detained

An Indian Army helicopter was forced to land after it strayed into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir this afternoon. The Pakistani armed forces have detained four Indian army officers on board the chopper for violating the airspace

Oct 23, 2011

Probe Modi's Involvement in Gujarat Riot Case: Amicus Report

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi could be charge-sheeted for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The amicus curiae in the Zakia Jafri case disagrees with the view of the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Oct 23, 2011

Defence Ministry Against Revocation of AFSPA in J&K

The Defence Ministry is against the revocation of AFSPA and DAA in Jammu and Kashmir, even though the Chief Minister hinted on revoking the acts only in selected areas.

Oct 22, 2011

Yeddyurappa's Judicial Custody Extended

The Lokayukta court Saturday extended the judicial custody of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa till November 3.

Oct 22, 2011

2G Scam: Accused Charged With Criminal Breach of Trust

On Saturday, a special court in Delhi charged all 17 accused in the 2G scam, including former telecom minister A. Raja and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi's daugher, Kanimozhi, with criminal breach of trust and cheating.

Oct 22, 2011

Jayalalithaa Arrives in Bangalore, to Appear in Rs. 66 Crores Court Case

Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa arrives in Bangalore to appear at a special court and claims that the Karnataka government has failed to provide sufficient security.

Oct 20, 2011

Yeddyurappa's Journey: From Jail to Hospital and Back Again

Former Karnataka Chief Minister, B. S. Yeddyurappa, who has been hopping from one hospital to another ever since his arrest last Saturday, has been discharged and sent back to prison on Tuesday night.

Oct 19, 2011

Former Karnataka CM Surrenders, Sent to Jail

Former chief minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa surrendered before a session court judge and was remanded to judicial custody on Saturday as the court rejected his bail plea.

Oct 15, 2011

Delhi HC Acquits 3 Accused in Shivani Bhatnagar Murder Case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday acquitted former Haryana cadre IPS officer Ravi Kant Sharma and two others who were accused in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case, giving them the benefit of doubt.

Oct 12, 2011

Supreme Court Affords Kasab Chance to Defend Himself

In a landmark verdict that upholds the spirit of democracy in the country, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the death sentence previously given, by a Mumbai Trial Court and upheld by the Bombay High Court, to Ajmal Amir Kasab, 24.

Oct 10, 2011

Day 17: Economic and Social Perspective of Telangana People's Strike

As the ongoing Telegana 'People's strike' entered the 17th day, the intensity of the strike and the loss to social and economic condition has also increased. In the recent development the JAC (Join Action Committee) has seized the residence of Congress ministers and legislators in Hyderabad. But the public transport and power production are paralyzed due to the ongoing stir which was launched by JAC (Join Action Committee) on Sept. 13 demanding separate statehood for Telangana

Sep 29, 2011