India

Indian Snubs Pakistan PM's Statement On Hafiz Saeed's Trial

The Indian government has snubbed Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilanis's statement about the "substantial evidence" against the Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and alleged mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Hafiz Saeed, to proceed with legal action against him.

Apr 9, 2012

Communal Clashes Terrifies Old City Areas Of Hyderabad; Indefinite Curfew Imposed

The Saidabad and Madannapet areas in Hyderabad were hotspots for the communal clashes on Sunday between two different religious groups, which pressed the state government to impose indefinite curfew.

Apr 9, 2012

2002 Gujarat Riots: A Special Court Convicts 23 In Ode Carnage

A special court on Monday convicted 23 of the 47 accused in the Ode massacre case in which 23 people were burnt alive by a mob during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Apr 9, 2012

Rahul Accepts Bilawal's Invitation To Pakistan

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, son of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, on Sunday invited youth Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to Pakistan, and the latter reportedly accepted the invitation.

Apr 8, 2012

Manmohan-Zardari Meeting 'Fruitful'; PM Raises Saeed Issue

Terrorism topped the one-to-one discussion between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in New Delhi on Sunday.

Apr 8, 2012

Yuvraj Singh To Return To India On Monday

It's homecoming for Yuvraj Singh! After undergoing treatments for a rare cancer in the United States, he will return to India on Monday.

Apr 8, 2012

Vidya Balan's Journey To Stardom (PHOTOS)

In Bollywood the career graph of actors seems to fluctuate so quickly and suddenly, especially for actresses. Yesteryears' actresses like Madhuri Dixit Nene, Karisma Kapoor, Manisha Koirala are some of the good example in this regard. However, "The Dirty Picture" actress Vidya Balan is one such actress who is in a league of her own.

Apr 8, 2012

Avalanche Mishap: Let's Hope For A Miracle, Says Pakistani Official

After 24 hours of search operations, the rescue teams in avalanche-hit areas are hoping for some miracle to happen. On Saturday, a massive avalanche struck a Pakistan military camp along Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier burying as many as 124 Pakistani soldiers and 11 civilians.

Apr 8, 2012

Will Zardari's 'Private Visit' Change India-Pakistan Equations?

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is landing in New Delhi on a "private visit" on Sunday. Zardari will be accompanied by a 40-memeber delegation that includes Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Apr 8, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Govt to Release 5 Maoists; Deadline for MLA Extended

Odisha government has given in to the demands of the Maoists for the release of Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco. The government said on Saturday that it would release five of the six rebels Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda has demanded.

Apr 7, 2012

Infant Death Toll In West Bengal Hospital Rises To 13

The infant death toll in West Bengal's Malda Medical College and Hospital rose to 13 with two more babies dying on Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

130 Pakistani Soldiers Trapped In Avalanche, Rescue Operations Still On In Siachen Glacier

Around 130 Pakistan soldiers were trapped when an avalanche hit a military base camp along the Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

Vijender Singh Is A Leg Away From Entering London Olympics 2012

Young Indian boxer Vijender Singh (75 kg) is now just a win away from clinching an entry into the London Olympics. On Friday, the Beijing Olympic bronze medallist overran Syria's former world No 1 Ishak Waez in Asian Olympic Qualifying event in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Apr 7, 2012

Facebook To Be Available In Regional Languages

The popular photo-sharing website Facebook has done away with language barriers to penetrate deeper into the Indian markets and engulf the users.

Apr 7, 2012

Manmohan, Zardari To Hold Covert Diplomatic Discussion

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will land in New Delhi Sunday accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik and a 40-member delegation. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is also expected to be part of the delegation.

Apr 7, 2012