Politics

Over 60,000 Children Abandoned Each Year in India: Report

The Justice Verma Committee report, which looked into the amendments of the present criminal law amendment in the wake of increasing number of crimes against women, included another shocking revelation which stated that "A lakh kids go missing every year. The police must file an FIR, DM should maintain records."

Feb 4, 2013

Why is India Helpless on China's Ambitious Plans on Brahmaputra River?

After years of being in the dark on China's supposed plans to build several hydropower dams on the Brahmaputra river, India is now a mere spectator to the issue.

Feb 5, 2013

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa's Visit Sparks Protest in Tamil Nadu

Several protests broke out in Chennai on Friday against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to India.

Feb 8, 2013

India Developing Agni-VI Ballistic Missile with Multiple-Warhead Capability

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India is said to be developing its next Agni missile which could carry multiple warheads, according to the new reports.

Feb 8, 2013

Parliament Attack Convict Afzal Guru Hanged in Tihar Jail; Curfew Imposed in Kashmir Valley

Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit member Afzal Guru, who was convicted of plotting the 2001 terror attack on the Indian Parliament, was hanged secretly in Delhi's Tihar jail on Saturday morning, according to reports.

Feb 9, 2013

Afzal Guru Execution: Body Buried in Tihar Jail; Family Denies Government Claim, Says ‘They Did Not Tell Us Anything’

The body of 2001 parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was buried in the premises of Tihar Jail.The Jaish-e-Mohammad militant was hanged at 8 am amid high secrecy.

Feb 9, 2013

India to Scrap Italian Helicopter Deal if CBI Probe Reveals Malpractice: Defence Minister

The government on Tuesday ordered a CBI probe into a ₹4000 crore helicopter deal after Italian defence company Finmeccanica's chief executive Giuseppe Orsi was arrested for allegedly bribing Indian officials to secure the 2010 sale.

Feb 13, 2013

India Explores Mauritius Freeport Policy to Tap African, European Markets

In a bilateral meeting with Minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mauritius, Sayyad Abd-Al-Cader Sayed Hossen, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Anand Sharma on Friday said that India and Mauritius have initiated steps towards setting up Mauritius-India Joint Business Council and a Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade and investment.

Feb 17, 2013

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma to Chair First Meeting of High-Level Task Force on Investment with UAE

Union Minister of Commerce Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma left for a two-day visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he will co-chair the much-anticipated first meeting of the high-level Task Force on Investment on Monday.

Feb 17, 2013

It's 'Raining Money' in Nagaland Ahead of Polls; Home Minister Detained For Carrying Arms and Cash

Just a day after a candidate was caught carrying huge unaccounted cash, Nagaland's home minister Imkong L Imchen was detained on Monday for allegedly carrying arms and ammunition, liquor and cash in a vehicle.

Feb 18, 2013

Government Announces Initiatives on Proposed Strike by Central Trade Unions

Senior ministers in the Union Cabinet held a round of discussions with the representatives of the Central Trade Unions on Monday to convey the serious intent of the government to resolve the various issues raised in their charter of demands.

Feb 19, 2013

Three Minor Sisters Raped, Killed; Bodies Dumped in Well

In yet another shocking incident of crime against women, three minor girls - aged 6, 9 and 11 - were raped, killed and their bodies dumped in a well in Bhandara district of Maharashtra.

Feb 20, 2013

WWF Ropes in Leonardo DiCaprio to launch 'Hands off My Parts ' campaign

Leonardo DiCaprio launches a campaign to save endangered wildlife and ban ivory trade in Thailand

Feb 20, 2013

"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail In Reeva Steenkamp Murder Case

Magistrate Desmond Nair has granted bail to Oscar Pistorius in Reeva Steenkamp murder case. Giving his decision in a packed Pretoria court Desmond Nair said none of the factors for refusing bail have been established by the prosecution.

Feb 22, 2013

TMC Supporters Damage Man's Eye for Participating in Nationwide Strike

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters allegedly attacked a brick kiln worker on Thursday for participating in the two-day Bharat Bandh called by the Central Trade Unions. The victim, who was hit in the eye, has been admitted in the National Medical College Hospital, Calcutta.

Feb 23, 2013