India

Standard & Poor's Downgrades India's Outlook, Rates Negative; Don't Panic, Says Pranab

Standard & Poor's has cut India's outlook to negative from stable on Wednesday. The ratings agency downgraded the country's outlook on account of large fiscal deficit, not very impressive reforms, fall in stocks and rupee.

Apr 25, 2012

Bofors Whistleblower Reveals Self after 25 Years; Clears Rajiv Gandhi's Name

The mystery man, who shook the Swedish and Indian government 25 years ago by leaking the documents related to Bofors to the media, has finally come out in the open. Former Swedish Police chief Sten Lindstrom said in an interview to thehoot.org that he was the whistleblower who leaked the documents.

Apr 25, 2012

People's Court Rules in Favour of Hikaka; Maoists to Free Abducted MLA

When the hopes of freeing Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists dwindled following fresh demands from the rebels, something dramatic happened. The rebels have decided to release the young legislator on Thursday. People's court ruled in favour of the MLA.

Apr 25, 2012

Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Mediate Between Govt and Maoists; DC's Condition Critical, Say Rebels

Senior Supreme Court lawyer and core Team Anna committee member Prashant Bhushan refused to mediate between Chhattisgarh government and Maoists group in facilitating the release of abducted Sukma District Collector (DC) Alex Paul Menon.

Apr 24, 2012

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