India

Sister Valsa John Murder Case: 7 Arrested, Maoist Involved

Police have arrested 7 people in connection to the brutal murder of Sister Valsa John in Jharkhand. They said that the Maoist were involved in the murder.

Nov 20, 2011

Fire Accident in Delhi; 14 Dead, 50 Injured

At least fourteen people are feared death and 50 others injured after a major fire broke out during a congregation of eunuch in Delhi

Nov 20, 2011

Citigroup Forecasts Inflation in India to fall in March

Global financial services giant Citigroup has put the inflation rate of India at 7.7 percent, which is higher than Reserve Bank of India forecast of 7 percent.

Nov 20, 2011

South Asia Visit: Manmohan Singh Invites Greater Investment from Singapore

Describing Singapore as a "valued partner" Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh invited greater investment from the South East Asian nation, while on a two-day state visit to the country. The Prime Minister made the statement on Sunday, at a lunch hosted Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong.

Nov 20, 2011

Advani's Jan Chetana Yatra to End Sunday Evening

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani's 38-day Jan Chetana Yatra will conclude with a public rally at the Ramlila Grounds in Delhi Sunday.

Nov 20, 2011

Former Telecom Minister Sukhram Assaulted and Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment

Former Telecom Minister Sukhram was assaulted in the corridor of the Rohini courts complex by an unknown man, soon after the court sentenced the former Minister to a five-year rigorous imprisonment jail term.

Nov 19, 2011

2G Case: CBI Named Former Telecom Secy., Raids Airtel and Vodaafone Offices

Early on Saturday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named former telecom secretary, Shyamal Ghosh, in a fresh case filed by the investigating body for alleged irregularities in the 2G spectrum allocation.

Nov 19, 2011

Wikipedia's Future is in India, Says Jimmy Wales

The co-founder of the free online encyclopedia, Jimmy Wales, says the future of Wikipedia is in India.

Nov 19, 2011

Indo-Bangla Home Secy Talk Begins

Talks between the Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh, R.K. Singh and Monzur Hussain, respectively, are set to begin today, in New Delhi.

Nov 19, 2011

Bhanwari Case: CBI to Question Maderna

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to resume questioning of former Rajasthan Water Resources Minister, Mahipal Maderna, with regard to the disappearance of Bhanwari Devi, 36, today.

Nov 19, 2011

India Pays Tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 94th Birth Anniversary

The whole nation remembers former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 94th birth anniversary today. Leaders of the country paid floral tribute to the leader.

Nov 19, 2011

Beauty Tips from Top Bollywood Actresses (PHOTOS)

The beauty of Bollywood divas seems to be long lasting. Despite their busy schedule and exposure to the scorching sun light and rough climatic conditions for a long time during shooting, the glow, charm and personal aura never fade away from these B-town beauties.

Nov 18, 2011

Ragging in Army Schools: Apex Child Right Body Asks Defence Ministry to Take Action

In a bid to control the menace of ragging in educational institutions, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), the apex child rights body, has asked the Ministry of Defence to take necessary action.

Nov 18, 2011

Kingfisher Close to Sealing Deal; Shares Down

It is reported that Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya close to sealing a $370 million deal with an Indian private investor to save the airlines but its shares keep falling.

Nov 18, 2011

Indian Diaspora a Partner in Improving Indo-U.S. Relations: U.S. State Department

The growing Indo- Americans communities will play an important role in the bilateral relationship between the two nations with the community increases its influence in the US technology development, service industry and economic activities, says US State department.

Nov 18, 2011