Politics

Indian Snubs Pakistan PM's Statement On Hafiz Saeed's Trial

The Indian government has snubbed Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilanis's statement about the "substantial evidence" against the Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and alleged mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Hafiz Saeed, to proceed with legal action against him.

Apr 9, 2012

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Communal Clashes Terrifies Old City Areas Of Hyderabad; Indefinite Curfew Imposed

The Saidabad and Madannapet areas in Hyderabad were hotspots for the communal clashes on Sunday between two different religious groups, which pressed the state government to impose indefinite curfew.

Apr 9, 2012

2002 Gujarat Riots: A Special Court Convicts 23 In Ode Carnage

A special court on Monday convicted 23 of the 47 accused in the Ode massacre case in which 23 people were burnt alive by a mob during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Apr 9, 2012

Rebels Take Odisha Govt for a Ride; More Demands for Release of Hostages

The hope that Italian national Paolo Basusco would soon be released after the Odisha government and the Maoists reportedly reached an agreement has been crushed at least for now with the rebels coming up with more demands.

Apr 9, 2012

Rahul Accepts Bilawal's Invitation To Pakistan

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, son of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, on Sunday invited youth Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to Pakistan, and the latter reportedly accepted the invitation.

Apr 8, 2012

Manmohan-Zardari Meeting 'Fruitful'; PM Raises Saeed Issue

Terrorism topped the one-to-one discussion between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in New Delhi on Sunday.

Apr 8, 2012

Avalanche Mishap: Let's Hope For A Miracle, Says Pakistani Official

After 24 hours of search operations, the rescue teams in avalanche-hit areas are hoping for some miracle to happen. On Saturday, a massive avalanche struck a Pakistan military camp along Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier burying as many as 124 Pakistani soldiers and 11 civilians.

Apr 8, 2012

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Will Zardari's 'Private Visit' Change India-Pakistan Equations?

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is landing in New Delhi on a "private visit" on Sunday. Zardari will be accompanied by a 40-memeber delegation that includes Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Apr 8, 2012

Odisha Govt-Maoists Reach Agreement; Italian Hostage Expected to be Released Soon

Italian national Paolo Basusco, who has been in Maoists' captivity for over three weeks, is expected to be released soon as the Odisha government and the rebels have reached an agreement.

Apr 7, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Govt to Release 5 Maoists; Deadline for MLA Extended

Odisha government has given in to the demands of the Maoists for the release of Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco. The government said on Saturday that it would release five of the six rebels Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda has demanded.

Apr 7, 2012

Indian Army Chief Terms 'Unusual Army Movement' Report as 'Figment of Imagination'

Indian Army Chief General VK Singh has taken a potshot at the reports of "unusual army movement" after keeping silent all this while. He said it is nothing but a figment of imagination.

Apr 7, 2012

Manmohan, Zardari To Hold Covert Diplomatic Discussion

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will land in New Delhi Sunday accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik and a 40-member delegation. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is also expected to be part of the delegation.

Apr 7, 2012

Protesting Jewellers Call Off Strike After Talks With Pranab Mukherjee

The striking jewellers on Friday called off their 21 day protest after a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee over the proposed duty hike in budget 2012-13.

Apr 6, 2012

Pranab, Sonia To Meet Jewellers; Govt Likely To Rollback Duty Hike

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Congress party president Sonia Gandhi will meet representatives of jewellery manufacturers from major cities as the strike by jewellery traders entered day 21.

Apr 6, 2012

VK Singh Terms 'Unusual Army Movement' Story 'Stupid'; Shekhar Gupta Unmoved

Army Chief General VK Singh has finally broken his silence on media report of army's suspicious movement, terming it as "stupid". Shekhar Gupta, the Editor-in-Chief of Indian Express that published the news story, too is sure of what they reported.

Apr 5, 2012