India

Assam Boat Tragedy: Police Fear Death Toll May Touch 250

The final death toll of the Assam boat tragedy remains unknown with more than 100 people still missing, and police and rescue workers said the death toll could reach 250.

May 2, 2012

Can BlackBerry 10 Alpha Smartphone Revive Fortunes Of RIM Against Apple iPhone 5?

RIM, the Canadian multinational telecommunication company, has crossed the barrier from QWERTY business-end smartphones to high-end smartphones mainly led by Apple and Android-powered handsets.

May 2, 2012

Wipro to Acquire Promax Applications Group

Indian global IT services and consulting company Wipro Limited announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement to acquire Australian analytics company Promax Applications Group (PAG) for Rs 1920 million

May 1, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Court Hearing Nupur's Bail Plea; Will She Walk Free?

Nupur Talwar, who has been sent to jail after the court rejected her bail application, spent a night at Barrack No 13 in Dasna jail. She surrendered before a CBI court on Monday in connection to her daughter Aarushi murder case.

May 1, 2012

Most Awaited Bollywood Films of the Year: (TRAILERS)

It seems that the year 2012 is going to be a houseful year as some of the most anticipating and ambitious films from Bollywood's big names were lined up to hit the silver-screen.

May 1, 2012

"I Was on Maternity Leave": Karisma Kapoor

Actress Karisma Kapoor who is making her comeback trail after a short hiatus on silver-screen with director Vikram Bhatt's "Dangerous Ishq" said she was on a maternity leave.

May 1, 2012

'Excited To Gain a Place In Your Hearts': Rekha

Bollywood actress and Rajya Sabha MP, Rekha said that she was excited to gain a place in the heart of her fans and will continue to entertain them.

May 1, 2012

IAF Aircrafts Upgraded To Enhance Combat Potential: Antony

The Indian Air Force (IAF) undertakes upgrades of its fighter aircraft to enhance their combat potential and to ensure their operational relevance, said Defence Minister A.K. Antony in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

May 1, 2012

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Assam Boat Tragedy: Death Toll May Cross 200; PM Condoles Loss of Lives

At least 100 people were killed and many gone missing after an overloaded ferry carrying over 300 people capsized in Brahmaputra river in Dhubri district, Assam, at 5 pm on Monday night. Sources said that the death toll may cross 200.

May 1, 2012

Anna Hazare Begins Drive On Lokpal; Mass Protest On The Anvil?

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare will embark on a five-week-long tour starting Tuesday to Maharashtra to create awareness about the much-debated Lokpal Bill.

Apr 30, 2012

Nation-wide Protest Demanding Justice for Loitam Richard, Protesters Want Quick Action

Nearly two weeks after a student from Manipur died after allegedly beaten up by two of his hostel mates in Bangalore, protests were held in various parts of the country on Sunday demanding justice.

Apr 30, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Nupur Bail Rejected, Sent To Dasna Jail

In a major setback for Nupur Talwar a special CBI court on Monday quashed her bail application and sent her into judicial custody in connection to her daughter Aarushi and house help Hemraj double murder case.

Apr 30, 2012

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Presidential Election: Karunanidhi Opposes Abdul Kalam's Candidature

The Congress party's efforts to garner the maximum number of supports from its allies and friend parties to put its favourite on the President's chair gets hope as DMK chief patriarch M Karunanidhi apparently sounded his support for the party's nominee.

Apr 30, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Nupur Talwar Surrenders Before CBI, Moves Bail Plea

Nupur Talwar on Monday surrendered before a CBI court in New Delhi in connection with the murder of her daughter Aarushi and was taken into custody by authorities.

Apr 30, 2012

BEML-Tatra Scam: Prime Minister's Close Aide Was Indirectly Bribed?

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's friend and former key adviser TK Nair has caught up in a fresh land row, which runs the nexus with the controversial BEML-Tatra truck deal.

Apr 29, 2012