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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

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

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

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

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

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President Signs Anti-Rape Ordinance that Moots Death Penalty in Sexual Assault Cases

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday approved the anti-rape ordinance that called for tougher laws and death penalty to criminals in the rarest-of-rare cases.

Feb 4, 2013

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Meet Delhi Gang-Rape Victim’s Family; Congress Chief Turns Emotional

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Delhi gang-rape victim on Saturday, a day after the government cleared the anti-rape ordinance.

Feb 3, 2013

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Government Ordinance Vs JS Verma Committee Recommendations

The ordinance, which was cleared by the government on Friday, surprisingly overlooked a few important recommendations suggested by the Justice JS Verma committee and at the same time took a harsher stand on some.

Feb 2, 2013

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu, January 20, 2010.

India Hits Back at Pakistan Over 'Beheading Soldiers' Claim

India on Friday has hit back at Pakistan over its accusation that Indian troops had beheaded several of its soldiers in the past.

Feb 1, 2013

Telangana Issue: 3 Choices And Their Possible Outcomes

There is no sure solution in sight yet on Telangana statehood issue with the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government failing to announce its decision on the sensitive issue before the January 28 deadline set by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde late last month. However, it is almost obvious that the government will take the decision based on the Srikrishna Committee report.

Jan 31, 2013

Karnataka BJP Govt Could Fall Anytime; More Resignation Will Pull Shettar Govt Down

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Karnataka, which saw 12 of its MLAs resign on Tuesday, could fall anytime if the claim of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa is anything to go by.

Jan 30, 2013

Will Indians Benefit from US Immigration Reform? Uncertainty Remains for Thousands of Indian Professionals

The United States President Barack Obama has come out with his comprehensive immigration reforms that will pave the way for 11.5 million unaccounted immigrants to obtain U.S. citizenship, and over two lakh Indians will benefit from it.

Jan 30, 2013

Telangana Crisis Worsens; Congress Leaders Threaten to Quit Party

With the United Progress Alliance (UPA) government failing to solve the Telangana statehood issue before the deadline it announced last month, agitation in the region intensified on Monday. Congress leaders from the region have threatened to quit the party if their demand for a separate state is not fulfilled.

Jan 29, 2013

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Pro-Telangana Leaders Arrested in Hyderabad; Govt Likely to Delay Decision on Separate Statehood

Hyderabad police on Sunday arrested several leaders of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party for launching a protest demanding a separate statehood.

Jan 27, 2013

Telangana Deadline Extension Could Cause Stir; Ghulam Nabi Azad Hints Delay

Even as the general public and political parties are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the government on the Telangana issue before the set January 28 deadline, Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad has hinted a delay in the decision, thereby enraging pro-Telangana groups.

Jan 24, 2013

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