India

2G Spectrum Scam: CBI May File Closure Report On Sadiq Batcha Suicide Case

The Central Investigation of Bureau (CBI) is likely to file a closure report on the death of Sadiq Batcha, one of the accused in 2G spectrum scam, who committed suicide last year.

Apr 24, 2012

Aamir Khan's 5-Month-Old Son Azad May Appear on TV

Azad may be featured in the promotional video of Aamir Khan's upcoming TV show.

Apr 24, 2012

Budget Sitting Resumes in Parliament: Fate Of Lokpal Bill Remains Uncertain

The second phase of the Budget sitting started in Parliament on Tuesday as the opposition parties have already lined up a row of controversial topics to storm the session in House and the government desperately wanted to clear few crucial pending bills.

Apr 24, 2012

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CBI Indicts Congress Leader, Police For 1984 anti-Sikh Riots

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday indicted senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for allegedly inciting a mob of miscreants that led to 1984 anti-Sikh riots as the agency finished its investigation. Meanwhile, it also accused a section of Delhi police department of letting rioters having a free run.

Apr 23, 2012

SP Names APJ Abdul Kalam as Next President

A day after Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar expressed his party's stand to elect an non-political person as the next president, Samajwadi Party (SP) has named the former President APJ Abdul Kalam for the top post.

Apr 23, 2012

Sleazy CD Controversy: Abhishek Singhvi Resigns from all Official Posts

Senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi resigned as chairman of the Parliament's Standing Committee on Law and Justice and as Congress party's spokesperson on Monday following the sleaze CD controversy.

Apr 23, 2012

Why Was the 'Dirty Picture' Banned on TV? Bollywood Fans Highly Disappointed

The Dirty Picture was banned from screening on TV by the Censor Board.Sony Entertainment Televsion, that was about to air the movie at 12 pm and 8 pm, did not telecast and instead showed a message on the screen, " For unavoidable reasons we regret to inform The Dirty Picture will not be telecast yesterday. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted."

Apr 23, 2012

'Vicky Donor' - Movie Review: A Complete Entertainer, a Laugh Riot

A review of the Bollywood movie, "Vicky Donor". The movie is hilarious and entertaining and is filled with natural comedy.

Apr 23, 2012

Jewellers Pin Hopes on Akshaya Tritiya: Soaring Gold Prices Not To Affect Business, Traders Feel

The jewellers and traders across India had geared up for the Akshaya Tritiya as the people are expected to throng the gold shops in large numbers on Tuesday for the purchase.

Apr 23, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis Goes Out of Hand; Maoists Place Fresh Demand

The efforts to free Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists have taken a big setback with the rebels making fresh demands.

Apr 23, 2012

Hazare Denies Friction Within His Team

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who is spearheading India Against Corruption's (IAC) anti-corruption movement snubs the media report of a possible friction among his team members.

Apr 23, 2012

Chhattisgarh: CM to Form Sub-committee to Free Abducted DC

To secure the release of Sukma District Collector (DC) Alex Paul Menon, who was abducted by Maoists on Saturday, Chhattisgarh government has decided to form a sub-committee with Chief Minister Raman Singh as the chairman.

Apr 23, 2012

Team Anna To Resolve Friction Within The Team

Amid reports of friction among the core committee members of India Against Corruption (IAC) following the recent tie-up between anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, a core team members are meeting on Sunday in Noida.

Apr 23, 2012

No Mocking Please: A Fresh Cartoon Row On Mamata Banerjee

A fresh controversy has been surfaced over cartoon on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday. Dr Bikram Saha, associate professor of medicine, approached the police station to file a complaint against two, who have allegedly prepared and circulating a cartoon that is allegedly causing insult to Mamata.No Mocking On Mamata Banerjee Please: A Fresh Cartoon Row In West Bengal

Apr 22, 2012

Narendra Modi Takes On Centre's Decision On Sub Quota For Minorities

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Center at a public function on Saturday over its decision to allot 4.5 percent of reservation to the minority from the 27% quota for the Baxi Panch, terming it as "afflictive for the socially and educationally backward class people."

Apr 22, 2012