India

The Noose Tightens: HC Orders Notice to Swami Nityananda, Actress Ranjitha

More problems mount for self-styled godman Nityananda as the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered notice to him and others, following a petition filed by the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) alleging immoral activities at the Madurai Adheenam mutt.

Jun 12, 2012

US Exempts India And Six Other Countries From Sanctions For Reducing Iran Oil Imports; China Excluded From Waiver

United States has exempted seven nations, including India, from financial sanctions after these countries showed significant reduction in oil imports from Iran.

Jun 12, 2012

Pranab Mukherjee Dimisses S&P's Warning; Assures Strong Turnaround in Economic Growth

India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday voiced assurance that the government is working towards a turnaround in the sputtering GDP growth, following a warning that that the nation may lose its investment-grade status as an economic powerhouse.

Jun 12, 2012

Nityananda Absconding, Karnataka CM Instructs Police to Arrest Him

In a dramatic development, Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Monday instructed the police officials to arrest self-proclaimed godman Nityananda over the recent attack on newspersons and his alleged sexual abuse of a foreign woman.

Jun 12, 2012

Ambani Hospital Launches 'a Vinci' Robotic Arm Surgery System

The Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical research Institute, Mumbai launched the robotic surgical system, also known as Da Vinci Robotic Surgery, on Sunday.

Jun 11, 2012

UP NRHM Scam: 20 Doctors Suspended; CBI to Begin New Investigation in the Scandal

The Uttar Pradesh government suspended 20 senior doctors for involvement in the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission scam, following the CBI report.

Jun 11, 2012

IIFA 2012 Fashion Watch: Who Looked the Sexiest at Green Carpet? (PHOTOS)

IIFA 2012 Fashion Watch: Who Looked the Sexiest at Green Carpet (PHOTOS)

Jun 11, 2012

Rafa Nadal Enters History by Beating Novak Djokovic in French Open Final

Spain's Rafa Nadal Entered history on Monday by beating the Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 in the final match of the French Open 2012.

Jun 11, 2012

'Rowdy Rathore' Still Going Strong at Box Office, Earns Over Rs 1 Billion

'Rowdy Rathore' movie crew is riding high as the movie making record collections at the box office, which was released early this month.

Jun 11, 2012

BEML Chief Suspended Over Tatra Case on CBI Recommendation

The Defence Ministry suspended Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) Chief V.R.S. Natarajan on Monday following recommendation by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Natarajan is currently facing probe by the CBI in connection with the Tatra case.

Jun 11, 2012

Wedding Bells! Esha Deol To Wed on June 29 in a Mumbai Temple

Bollywood actress Esha Deol will tie the knot with her fiancé Bharat Tahtani on June 29 at a temple in Mumbai. The wedding will be a private affair with not many B-town celebs on the guest list.

Jun 11, 2012

Delhi High Court Blast: Bollywood Actress Laila Khan's LeT Links Exposed?

In a shocking development, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials have indicated a possible terror link between missing Bollywood actress, Laila Khan, and banned Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Jun 11, 2012

Indo-Pak Talks on Siachen Begin; Stalemate Likely To Prevail

Indian and Pakistan officials have begun talks on the military stand-off on Siachen region at the Defence Ministry in the garrison city of Rawalpindi

Jun 11, 2012

Saina Nehwal Wins Thailand Open 2012; Morale Boost to Her Olympics Dream?

In what could be a morale boost to her Olympics dream, India's ace shuttler and top-seed Saina Nehwal won Thailand Open 2012 on Sunday, defeating second seed Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand 19-21, 21-15, 21-10.

Jun 11, 2012

Apple Kick Starts WWDC 2012; Will It Launch Its Own Mapping Application?

As Apple kick starts its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2012 on Monday, expectations are high that it would announce its own mapping application after having dropped Google's Maps application from its iOS devices.

Jun 11, 2012