Politics

Delhi HC Acquits 3 Accused in Shivani Bhatnagar Murder Case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday acquitted former Haryana cadre IPS officer Ravi Kant Sharma and two others who were accused in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case, giving them the benefit of doubt.

Oct 12, 2011

Supreme Court Affords Kasab Chance to Defend Himself

In a landmark verdict that upholds the spirit of democracy in the country, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the death sentence previously given, by a Mumbai Trial Court and upheld by the Bombay High Court, to Ajmal Amir Kasab, 24.

Oct 10, 2011

Day 17: Economic and Social Perspective of Telangana People's Strike

As the ongoing Telegana 'People's strike' entered the 17th day, the intensity of the strike and the loss to social and economic condition has also increased. In the recent development the JAC (Join Action Committee) has seized the residence of Congress ministers and legislators in Hyderabad. But the public transport and power production are paralyzed due to the ongoing stir which was launched by JAC (Join Action Committee) on Sept. 13 demanding separate statehood for Telangana

Sep 29, 2011

Pak Filmmakers Seek Curbs on Bollywood Movies

In a bid to combat the supremacy of Bollywood films in Pakistan, a petition was filed in a Lahore court by Pakistani filmmakers demanding a curb on the screening of films from India.

Sep 28, 2011

Protesting AFSPA: People Extend Support to Irom Sharmila

In a bid to create nationwide awareness about the decade long fast launched by Manipuri social activist Irom Sharmila Chanu against the Arm Forces Special Power Act- 1958(AFSPA) silent protests were organized in Bangalore and New Delhi.

Sep 25, 2011

Bird Flu Confirmed in West Bengal, Culling Operations Ordered

As bird flu has been confirmed in poultry samples collected from two villages in West Bengal, the central government has asked the local administration to immediately undertake culling operations in the area.

Sep 20, 2011

Sikkim Earthquake Update: 48 Dead, 100 Injured

In an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude with its epicenter in Sikkim, at least 48 people were killed in India, Nepal and Tibet.

Sep 19, 2011

Narendra Modi's Fast to End Today, Top BJP Leaders Line Up

The three-day-long 'Sadbhavna fast' by the chief minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, will end at 5.30 p.m. Monday. Modi will address his supporters while the top BJP leaders are also expected to be present at the Gujarat University Conventional hall where he is fasting.

Sep 19, 2011

Earthquake Hits North, East India

In an unprecedented manner earthquake hit the north and northeast part of India Sunday afternoon.

Sep 18, 2011

Karnataka Government Bans 'La Tomatina Bangalore'

The Karnataka government denied permission to 'La Tomatina Bangalore,' organized by a private firm. The event was scheduled to be held in the city on September 18.

Sep 16, 2011

Azharuddin's Son Succumbs to Injuries

Ayazuddin, the youngest son of former skipper of Indian Cricket Team and Moradabad MP passed away Friday.

Sep 16, 2011

Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, wife split

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abduallah has confirmed rumors that he and his wife have separated but denied speculation that he would marry again.

Sep 15, 2011

14-Year-Old Boy Lands in Trouble for Sending Prank E-mails after Delhi HC Blasts

Prank mails by a 14-year-old gets him in deep trouble. Kolkata police on Tuesday arrested Sunny Shukla for sending mails to NIA and a TV channel claiming that Indian Mujahideen was behind the New Delhi High Court blast that claimed 11 lives.

Sep 14, 2011

Supreme Court Directive Relives Narendra Modi in Godhra Riot Case

In a great relief to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the prime accused of Godhra riots (2002), the Supreme Court of India has directed a lower court to decide on "whether the Chief Minister can be probed in to the case" reported Hindustan Times.

Sep 12, 2011

Khanduri, All Set to Return as Uttarakhand CM

The politics of Uttarakhand will move to square one next week with former chief minister B.C. Khanduri staging a comeback, replacing Ramesh Pokhriyal.

Sep 9, 2011