India

Gujarat Riots Case: SC Stays Proceedings Against Modi-Accuser Sanjeev Bhatt

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt gets a reprieve from legal tangles after the Supreme Court issued a stay on all the proceedings by the state government against him in connection to the Gujarat 2002 riots case.

Apr 20, 2012

Retired Army Officer gets Life Imprisonment for Killing a Boy

A fast-track court awarded life sentence to a retired Army officer on Friday after he was found guilty of killing a 13-year-old boy, who strayed into an Army residential compound in Chennai to pick almonds. Dilshan, a boy from a slum colony in Chennai, was shot dead by retired Lieutenant Colonel Kandasamy Ramraj, 58, on July 3, 2011.

Apr 20, 2012

Mamata Targets Media Again: Asks People To Stop Watching News Channels

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is rapidly becoming notorious for her dealings with the media community.

Apr 20, 2012

Twin Blasts in Assam Ahead of Manmohan Singh's Visit

Two blasts rocked Assam on Thursday, a day ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's day-long visit to the state on Friday. However, no casualties were reported from both the blasts.

Apr 20, 2012

India's economy Expected to Recover; More Repo Rate Cut Possible

Just on the heels of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting interest rates for the first time in three years by 50 basis points to boost economic growth, a poll conducted by Reuters expected India's economy to pick up this year. There is also possibility of RBI resorting to more cut in repo rate.

Apr 19, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Maoists Take Abducted BJD MLA To People's Court

A day after the deadline set by the Naxals for the government to meet their demands to release abducted Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka lapsed, the rebels of Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) on Thursday took to the people's court to decide on what to do with the lone political captive.

Apr 19, 2012

BlackBerry Unveils New Curve 9220; Will It Be a Game-Changer For RIM?

The Research in Motion (RIM) on Wednesday unveiled its new Curve 9220 labelling it as the "most affordable" BlackBerry smartphone.

Apr 19, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis Receives Setback; Supreme Court Asks Govt to Provide Details of the Crisis

The attempt to free Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists has received a huge setback with the Supreme Court asking the Odisha government to provide the details of the steps it has taken to solve the hostage crisis.

Apr 19, 2012

Maoists' Deadline for BJD MLA Release Ends; Ex-Army Man Moves Court to Stop Maoists Release

The fate of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka is not known as the deadline set by the Maoists for release ends today at 5 pm.

Apr 18, 2012

CBI Raids Army Officials' Homes; Crucial Documents Seized

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the homes of two retired Army officials and an official of Vectra Group on Wednesday morning in connection to the procurement scam. It is reported that the CBI seized some crucial documents related to the case from the raids.

Apr 18, 2012

Aarushi Case: Validity of Non-bailable Warrant Against Nupur Extended

A special CBI court trying Aarushi murder case on Wednesday extended non-bailable arrest warrant against accused Nupur Talwar till April 30 as requested by the top investigating authorities.

Apr 18, 2012

Warren Buffett Has Prostate Cancer, Curable

Prudent and greatest investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday announced that he has a stage 1 prostate cancer. However he expressed the confident of overcoming the Big C (cancer). Doctors attending to Buffett said that since the cancer was detected at a very early stage the situation may not be that certain. Furthermore they added Buffett faces good odds, even at his age.

Apr 18, 2012

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India to Test Fire Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni-V Today

India is all set to test fire Agni-V, a solid fueled Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Wednesday. It is reported that test fire will take place in Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. The nuclear warhead-enabled Agni-V, with a range of more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles), can reach deep into Asia and Europe.

Apr 18, 2012

Is Mamata Banerjee too Sensitive?

From her looks, anyone will have the impression that Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a tough person, who is not scared of taking tough decisions. Yes, she has taken some bold decisions in the recent past but she seems to be too sensitive on matters related to her image.

Apr 17, 2012

Apple New iPad Arrives In India On April 27, But At A Higher Price

Apple announced the launch of its new iPad in India on April 27. The new iPad for the 16GB model is priced at Rs 30, 500 in India which is about $100 more than the U.S. market priced at $499.

Apr 17, 2012