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Bangalore Blast: Police to Investigate CCTV Footage; Home Minister Says 'Terror Attack' Targeted at BJP

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was reportedly used in the bomb blast that occurred 100 metres away from the BJP's office in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Apr 17, 2013

Naroda Patiya Case: SIT to Seek Death Sentence for Maya Kodnani, Babu Bajrangi and 8 Others

The Gujarat government on Tuesday has given in to Special Investigation Team (SIT)'s death sentence demand for former minister Maya Kodnani and nine others accused of initiating the 2002 Narada Patiya riots.

Apr 17, 2013

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Blocking Pornography Websites

The Supreme Court of India on Monday has sought the Centre's response to a plea on the ban of pornographic sites in the country.

Apr 17, 2013

Akhilesh Yadav Sacks UP Minister over 'Madhuri Cheeks' Sexist Remarks

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akshilesh Yadav dismissed Khadi and Village Industry minister Raja Ram Pandey for his sexist comments, reported Press Trust of India.

Apr 14, 2013

Social Media to Impact 160 Lok Sabha Constituencies in 2014 Elections

A new study revealed that at least 160 constituencies would have social media voters for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Apr 12, 2013

Power Tariff Strike Cripples Life in Andhra Pradesh

Normal life in Andhra Pradesh came to a standstill as several parties called for a strike on Tuesday protesting the rising power tariffs in the state

Apr 9, 2013

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Goa MLA Protests Playboy's Club Venture Citing 'Vulgarity'

Playboy's plans to open clubs in Goa has come under staunch opposition from BJP MLA Michael Lobo, reported Press Trust of India on Tuesday.

Apr 9, 2013

Rajiv Gandhi a Middleman in Swedish Jet Deal, Says WikiLeaks

In a shocking revelation, US cables procured by WikiLeaks in the 1970s revealed former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's role of a middleman in a Swedish jet deal.

Apr 8, 2013

TMC Leader Threatened for Mocking Mamata Banerjee on Facebook, Resigns

A Trinamool Congress youth wing leader resigned after receiving threats for his Facebook post that portrayed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in poor light, reported PTI.

Apr 8, 2013

Nuclear Armed Forces Represent the Nation's Life, Says North Korea

Amid mounting tension in the Korean peninsula and economic turmoil, North Korea on Sunday passed a resolution to continue building nuclear arms, describing it as the "nation's life".

Apr 1, 2013

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Greenpeace Activists Protest over Severe Power Shortage in Delhi

Greenpeace India, an environmental campaigning group, on Monday staged a demonstration in front of Delhi's Vidhan Sabha to protest against poor electricity supply in the city.

Apr 1, 2013

IPL 2013: BJP Leader Opposes Holding Matches in Maharashtra Citing Drought

Two days before the sixth season of Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off, Maharashtra Opposition leader Vinod Tawde on Sunday demanded the game to be moved out of the drought-struck state.

Apr 1, 2013

BJP Announces Team 2014: Narendra Modi Inducted into Parliamentary Board

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has been inducted into BJP's parliamentary board, after a six-year hiatus.

Mar 31, 2013

Why Is UPA So Confident Despite SP’s Threat?

Many may be wondering what made the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government say so confidently that it would last its full term despite the fact that it would fall short of the required numbers to run the government if Samajwadi Party (SP) withdraws its outside support. The answer seems to be - Janata Dal (United).

Mar 30, 2013

Odisha Dowry Harassment Case: Ex-MLA Raghunath Mohanty Arrested

Former Odisha minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife were arrested from West Bengal 15 days after daughter-in-law filed a dowry harassment complaint against his family, said police.

Mar 30, 2013

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