India

CBI Raids Army Officials' Homes; Crucial Documents Seized

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the homes of two retired Army officials and an official of Vectra Group on Wednesday morning in connection to the procurement scam. It is reported that the CBI seized some crucial documents related to the case from the raids.

Apr 18, 2012

Aarushi Case: Validity of Non-bailable Warrant Against Nupur Extended

A special CBI court trying Aarushi murder case on Wednesday extended non-bailable arrest warrant against accused Nupur Talwar till April 30 as requested by the top investigating authorities.

Apr 18, 2012

Warren Buffett Has Prostate Cancer, Curable

Prudent and greatest investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday announced that he has a stage 1 prostate cancer. However he expressed the confident of overcoming the Big C (cancer). Doctors attending to Buffett said that since the cancer was detected at a very early stage the situation may not be that certain. Furthermore they added Buffett faces good odds, even at his age.

Apr 18, 2012

India to Test Fire Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni-V Today

India is all set to test fire Agni-V, a solid fueled Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Wednesday. It is reported that test fire will take place in Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. The nuclear warhead-enabled Agni-V, with a range of more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles), can reach deep into Asia and Europe.

Apr 18, 2012

Is Mamata Banerjee too Sensitive?

From her looks, anyone will have the impression that Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a tough person, who is not scared of taking tough decisions. Yes, she has taken some bold decisions in the recent past but she seems to be too sensitive on matters related to her image.

Apr 17, 2012

Apple New iPad Arrives In India On April 27, But At A Higher Price

Apple announced the launch of its new iPad in India on April 27. The new iPad for the 16GB model is priced at Rs 30, 500 in India which is about $100 more than the U.S. market priced at $499.

Apr 17, 2012

RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 50 bps, CRR Unchanged; What Experts Have to Say on Policy Move!

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) threw up a big surprise with its annual Monetary Policy for 2012-13 on Tuesday by cutting interest rates for the first time in three years by a sharp 50 basis points. The move of the RBI was to boost the economic growth.

Apr 17, 2012

Army Bribery Case: CBI Grills Vectra Chairman over Army Chief's Bribery Allegation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday interrogated Vectra chairman Ravinder Rishi in connection to the allegation by Army Chief General VK Singh that he was offered Rs 140 million bribe to clear the purchase of 600 sub-standard trucks by an equipment lobbyist.

Apr 17, 2012

NCTC Controversy: Non-Congress CMs Accuse Centre of Trying to Destroy Federal Structure

The amendments moved by the Opposition parties on the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) were defeated in the Lok Sabha recently but the controversy is far from over with political parties including United Progressive Alliance (UPA) alliance up in arms against it.

Apr 17, 2012

Serious Internal Security Challenges Remain; North-East Still Complex, says Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressed on the challenges the country faces from internal forces at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security on Monday.

Apr 16, 2012

Patna to Host Asia's First Dolphin Research Centre

India's Bihar state is planning to set up Asia's first Research Centre dedicated to aquatic mammals in Patna. The project mainly aims at strengthening conservation efforts to save the endangered mammal.

Apr 16, 2012

Blasts, Gun Battle Rock Afghanistan; Taliban Target UK And German Embassies

In a fresh bid to force the western officials out of Afghanistan, The Taliban militants on Sunday carried out attacks on the building occupied by the western embassies.

Apr 15, 2012

Mamata Banerjee To Skip Monday's Special Meeting On NCTC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will skip Monday's meeting convened by the Centre to discuss the solutions to break the impasse over the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre.

Apr 15, 2012

William Boyd To Pen New Bond Thriller

Famous British novelist William Boyd will bring back the never say die agent 007, James Bond, in action once again. Boyd has been invited to write the new Bond novel by Fleming's Estate, which will hit the stands during the 60th anniversary of the first Bond series "Casino Royale" in autumn 2013, reports the Daily Star.

Apr 15, 2012

Maoists Set New Deadline for BJD MLA's Release; Dreaded Maoist Ghasi Not in Demand List

It looks like the stage is set for the release of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka, who was abducted by the Maoists on March 24, as the rebels have excluded dreaded Naxal Chenda Bhusanam alias Ghasi in the new demand list.

Apr 15, 2012