India

AK Antony Confirms VK Singh's Revelation About a Bribe Bid

Responding to the latest controversy that has raised the speculations over corruption in the Indian army, Union Defence Minister AK Antony in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday said that he would go to any extent to veto the contracts tainted with irregularities.

Mar 27, 2012

Court Verdict: Hang Balwant Singh Rajoana on March 31

Balwant Singh Rajoana has been given death sentence for his role in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. A Chandigarh sessions court on Tuesday ruled the hanging of the culprit on March 31.

Mar 27, 2012

Lok Sabha may Move Censure Motion against Team Anna

After being haunted for a few months over Lokpal Bill, it seems politicians have to decided to give Team Anna a piece of their mind. The Lok Sabha is apparently planning to move a censure motion against social activist Anna Hazare and his Team.

Mar 27, 2012

Kingfisher Airlines Likely to Lay-off its Employees: Sources

Kingfisher Airlines has been receiving brickbats from all the directions over its massive cut down in its flight operations, undue payments of salaries and outstanding tax amounts, owing to the debt crisis airlines is now mulling to resize its staff department and closing down of office across India in order to cost cut the expenses, said sources.

Mar 27, 2012

Maharashtra: Naxals Blast CRPF Bus, 16 Killed

At least 16 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra on Tuesday after a landmine blast by the Naxals blew up a bus carrying the army personnel.

Mar 27, 2012

Karnataka Wakf Land Scam: Congress in Rs 2 Lakh Crore Land Scam?

Karnataka is hit by another land scam after the land denomination scam hit the BJP. The State Minorities Commission has accused 38 Congress leaders of encroaching Wakf Board land that's worth Rs 2 lakh crore.

Mar 27, 2012

Samajwadi Party Worker Shoots Government Official, Arrested

A local Samajwadi party worker Monday shot a Block Development Officer (BDO) defying the warnings from the party head and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.

Mar 26, 2012

General VK Singh Baffles Defence Ministry by his Candid Revelation on a Bribe Bid

The Army Chief, VK Singh, has kicked off a fresh controversy by making stunning revelation about a bid to bribe him that ignited an outrage in Parliament on Monday. Meanwhile, visibly perplexed Defence Minister AK Antony had ordered a CBI probe into the charges levelled by Singh.

Mar 26, 2012

ATS Guns Down 2008 Ahmedabad Bombing Suspect, Two Arrested

After four long years of probing into 2008 Ahmedabad bombing Maharashtra ATS team Monday claimed to have gunned down one terror suspect in connection with the terror strike and arrested two. A constable was also injured during the shootout.

Mar 26, 2012

Manmohan Singh Meets Top CEOs of Korea in Seoul

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday met the top CEOs of Korea and sought larger monetary investments in India.

Mar 26, 2012

Bring Lokpal or Taste Defeat in 2014 Elections, Warns Anna Hazare to Government

Anna Hazare on Sunday, held a daylong fast at Jantar Mantar in protest against corruption, reviving anger among the masses and stepping up pressure on the UPA government over the introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill. This fast was for the stronger mechanism under the Lokpal that provides an appropriate security for the whistleblower's life.

Mar 26, 2012

Funeral of Boney Kapoor's Wife To Be Held On Tuesday

Film producer Boney Kapoor's ex-wife Mona Shourie's funeral will be held on Tuesday morning. She was 48.

Mar 25, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Maoists Free One Of The Two Italians

One of the two Italian hostages, Claudio Colangelo, was released on Sunday by Maoists while another remains captive . Meanwhile, rebels have also scaled down their demands from 13 demands to just two to free the hostage

Mar 25, 2012

Kingfisher Airlines Agrees To Clear Rs 10 Crore Of Service Tax Dues

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) chief S K Goel on Sunday said that the ailing Kingfisher airlines had agreed to clear Rs.10 crore of its whopping Rs.76 crore service tax due, in service tax arrears which it has already collected from passengers, by end of this fiscal year.

Mar 25, 2012

Anna Hazare Says Govt Is 'Deaf And Dumb'

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Sunday termed the government as "deaf and dumb."

Mar 25, 2012