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Surjeet Singh Returns Home After 31 Years: Yash Chopra's 'Veer-Zara' A Depiction of Singh's Real-life Tragedy

Indian national Surjeet Singh returned to his homeland Thursday morning after three decades of captivity in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail. He has been freed from the Pakistan prison under the orders of President Asif Ali Zardari.

Jun 28, 2012

Surjeet Singh Now a Free Man; Crosses Wagah Border After 31 Years in Pakistan Jail

Surjeet Singh, the Indian prisoner who was jailed in Pakistan for more than 31 years, has been repatriated to India, following the announcement of his release Thursday morning.

Jun 28, 2012

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'Govt Owes Deep Debt of Gratitude to You,' PM writes to Pranab Mukherjee

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has written a letter to Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee after receiving his resignation letter on Tuesday, saying that "the government owes a deep debt of gratitude to him."

Jun 27, 2012

Pakistan Does a U-Turn; Clarifies It's Surjeet Not Sarabjit to be Released

In a shocking twist, Pakistan officials have denied releasing Sarabjit Singh, dashing all hopes held by the Indian prisoner's family who were anticipating the alleged spy's release.

Jun 27, 2012

26/11 Attacks: Mumbai Police Seeks Abu Jindal's Custody, to Probe Him & Kasab Together

Mumbai police moved the court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Vinod Yadav seeking the interrogation custody of Abu Jindal, an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in connection with 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.

Jun 26, 2012

Virbhadra Singh Steps Down as Congress Cabinet Minister Following Corruption Charges

Union Minister for Small, Micro and Medium Industries, Virbhadra Singh, of Congress resigned from the Cabinet on Tuesday after Himachal court framed corruption charges against him and his wife Pratibha Singh over alleged monetary benefits.

Jun 26, 2012

Kashmir revered Sufi Shrine fire accident

Kashmir Shrine Fire: Strike Affects Normal Life In Valley, CM Asks Separatist Groups Not To Exploit Tragedy

Normal life was disrupted across the Kashmir valley on Tuesday as separatist groups called a day-long strike over the fire accident which destroyed the shrine of the 11th century saint, Hazrat Gaus-ul-Azam Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani, in Srinagar on Monday.

Jun 26, 2012

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Srinagar Boils Over Sufi Shrine Fire Accident: Enraged Protesters Show Rage On Police

Srinagar is boiling over the destruction of 11th century revered Sufi shrine in fire accident. Enraged mob resorted to stone pelting, thus forcing the police to lob teargas to control the unruly protesters. At least six people were injured in the clash.

Jun 25, 2012

Jagan's Custody Extended Till July 4; Sangma Reaches AP Jail with President Poll in Mind

In a major setback for YSR Congress Chief and Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy a CBI court on Monday trying disproportionate assets case against him extended his judicial custody till July 4 as his custody ended today.

Jun 25, 2012

Bollywood Actress Laila Khan Alive, Fled to Dubai on Fake Passport

Parvez Ahmed Tak, a friend of missing Bollywood actress Laila Khan, has revealed that Pakistan-born Khan is alive and has fled the country along with five of her family members to Dubai on fake passports.

Jun 24, 2012

Mumbai Mantralaya Fire: Accident or Pre-Planned Conspiracy?

A day after a major fire accident at the Mantralaya building, the political circles were abuzz with the speculations that the fire accident was pre-planned in order to destroy crucial records related to important cases and projects.

Jun 23, 2012

Land Row: Karnataka CM Gowda Refuses to Accept Law Minister's Resignation

In another major embarrassment to the scam-hit Karnataka BJP government, law and urban development minister S Suresh Kumar submitted his resignation after he was accused of securing a residential plot violating rules.

Jun 23, 2012

President Poll: FM Pranab Mukherjee's Resignation Date Confirmed; Left Divided Over His Candidature

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will officially resign his post on June 26, as he has been nominated by the ruling Congress party for the President post.

Jun 22, 2012

West Bengal: Mamata Loses Singur Battle With Tata Motors; Will She Move SC?

In a major disappointment to the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta High Court ruled its verdict in favour of Tata Motors over the Singur land dispute, which has been locked in a legal trouble for about a year.

Jun 22, 2012

Kabul Hotel Siege: Fierce Gun Battle Between Afghan Security Forces And Taliban Militants Ends

The 12-hour long fierce gun battle between the Taliban militants and the Afghan security forces on a popular lakeside resort on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, ended Friday, leaving at least 13 dead, according to officials.

Jun 22, 2012

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