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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar Acquitted; Shoe Hurled at Judge

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been acquitted by a special CBI court on Tuesday in connection with the 1984 anti-sikh riots, following lack of evidence against him.

Apr 30, 2013

Coalgate and 2G Scams: BJP to Hold 2-Day Protest in State Capitals against UPA

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced that it will hold two-day protest at state capitals against the congress led UPA government over Coalgate and 2G scams.

Apr 28, 2013

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Indian Prisoner Sarabjit Singh on Ventilator, Family Hints at Conspiracy

A day after the brutal attack in Pakistan's Lahore jail, Sarbjit Singh's condition remained critical needing ventilator support.

Apr 28, 2013

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Sarabjit Singh’s Condition Critical after Being Attacked by Inmates of Pakistani Jail; Surgery Postponed

Indian citizen Sarabjit Singh, who is facing death penalty in Pakistan, slipped into coma after being attacked by a few inmates of Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore.

Apr 27, 2013

Saradha Chit Fund Scam: Channel 10 Employees File FIR Against TMC MP, Other Companies Under Scanner

Serving yet another blow to the ruling Mamata Banerjee government, employees of a private channel have filed a police complaint naming Tiranamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh and three others on Thursday.

Apr 26, 2013

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Pervez Musharraf Arrested in Benazir Bhutto Assassination Case

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday was officially arrested over charges in the 2007 Benazir Bhutto assassination.

Apr 26, 2013

Saradha Chit Fund Scam Extends to Assam, CM Hints at CBI Probe

The Saradha Group chit fund scam has snowballed into a major controversy with Sudipto Sen, the main accused, pointing finger at an Assam minister.

Apr 25, 2013

Saradha Chit Fund Scam: Why Mamata Reacts, not RBI?

The chit fund company has, no doubt, defrauded thousands of investors, including the poor and to portray herself as pro-poor, Mamata reacted rather abruptly creating a ₹500-crore fund to help these investors. More than helping the poor, the CM's move brings into question how such frauds should be dealt with in future, both by the government and the regulator, here the RBI.

Apr 25, 2013

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Bhutan, The Nation of 'Gross National Happiness' Votes For Second Time

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan began voting Tuesday for the lower house "National Council" only for the second time, five years after the country became a Democratic Monarchy in a historic move that saw the king voluntarily stepping down from his absolute power. The voting will follow the more important election for the National Assembly in June in which a political party will be elected as the new government.

Apr 25, 2013