India

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

Anna Hazare Is Back To The Pavilion, Restores To Fast At Jantar Mantar

After a three-month gap, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare resumed his hunger strike in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday.

Mar 25, 2012

Manmohan Singh Invites Korean Firms To Invest In India

Manmohan, who is on a bilateral tour in the Republic of Korea, encouraged Korean firms for more investments in India and suggested the small and medium sized companies to launch its business in Indian markets.

Mar 25, 2012

India Spared No Effort To Strike Balance In Resolution Against Sri Lankan War Crimes: Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sent a letter to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to mend the seemingly strained links after India had supported the UN resolution on war crimes by the island nation.

Mar 25, 2012

PM Heads for 2012 Seoul Nuclear Summit; Talks on India's Initiatives in Nuclear Safety and Security

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will present India's initiatives towards safety concerns and measures to tackle threats posed by nuclear terrorism at 2012 Seoul Nuclear Summit. Meanwhile, he will take an official visit to the Republic of Korea at the invitation of President Lee Myung-bak.

Mar 24, 2012