Politics

MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Says Brother Akbaruddin Will Surrender Before Law for Hate Speech

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said his brother and party MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi will surrender before the Hyderabad police under charges of making "hate speech" against the Hindu community.

Jan 6, 2013

Delhi Gang Rape: Asaram Bapu Holds Victim Responsible, Says Girl Should Have Acknowledged Accused as 'Brothers'

Self proclaimed godman Asaram Bapu on Monday kicked off a controversy by holding the Delhi gang-rape victim responsible for the crime.

Jan 7, 2013

Jharkhand CM Arjun Munda Resigns after JMM Pulls Plug on BJP

Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda announced his resignation a day after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) brokes ties with the ruling BJP government on Monday.

Jan 8, 2013

India Condemns Pakistan's Ghastly Attack on Jawans; Soldier's Body Found Decapitated

India is expected to warn Pakistan at the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meet on Wednesday over the brutal killings of two Indian jawans near the LoC in Kashmir.

Jan 9, 2013

Railway Fares to Increase 2-10 Paise/km from Jan 21

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Wednesday announced a hike in passenger fares that will take effect Jan 21.

Jan 9, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape Case: Family Prefers Open-Court Hearing; In-Camera Trial, Media Ban Order Upheld

The family of the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim said that they preferred an open court hearing in the case, while the Delhi court on Wednesday upheld a local court order to conduct an in-camera trial.

Jan 9, 2013

India-Pakistan LoC Firing: UN Body Seeks to Probe Ceasefire Violation

The UN military observer group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), an establishment of the United Nations peacekeeping mission that mediates issues concerning the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, will launch an investigation into the ceasefire violations along the state's Line of Control (LoC).

Jan 10, 2013

Bomb Weighing 1.5 kg Found in Slain Jawan's Body; Maoist Encounter in Jharkhand Claims 14 Lives

An autopsy performed on the body of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, recovered from the site of Monday's fierce gunfight with Maoists at Jharkhand, detected the presence of an explosive device inside.

Jan 10, 2013

Mobile phone Companies Seek Legal Action Against Govt for One-Time Fee Notice

Indian telecom companies have decided to take legal action against the government following the telecomm department's notice of one-time fee payment on the existing airwaves, according to a new report.

Jan 10, 2013

Widow, Mother of Slain Soldier Hemraj Demand Severed Head Back

The family of Lance Naik Hemraj Singh, a member of the Indian Army patrol who was beheaded by Pakistani troops on Tuesday, has announced a hunger strike demanding the return of his head.

Jan 13, 2013

India, Pakistan Set for Flag Meet on Friday after Fresh Cross-Border Firing

Fresh cross-border attacks were reported along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Kashmir as Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged heavy gunfire late Saturday.

Jan 13, 2013

Sheila Dixit Says Rape Protests a ‘Wake Up ‘Call, Criticizes PM's Delay in Addressing Nation

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit said that the anti-rape protest against the gruesome gang-rape and murder of the 23-year-old physiotherapy student in the Captial was a "wake up" call for the nation.

Jan 13, 2013

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Denies Issuing 6pm Deadline Order for Working Women

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Saturday denied reports about the prohibition of women employees from working after 6 pm in private and government institutions as a precautionary measure against crimes.

Jan 13, 2013

India-Pak Flag Meet on LoC Crisis Ends Without Breakthrough

India and Pakistan on Monday failed to make breakthrough at the brigade-level flag meeting over the cross-border tensions in Kashmir's Pooch sector.

Jan 14, 2013

India, China Hold Third Annual Defence Dialogue

India and China on Monday held its third Annual Defence Dialogue in Beijing to discuss bilateral, regional and international issues of common interests.

Jan 15, 2013