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Mayawati's Move: Uttar Pradesh to Split Into Four States

In a bid to accelerate development and facilitate governance of the state, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, has called for the division of the state into four smaller ones.

Nov 16, 2011

Aishwarya Rai Gives Birth to a Baby Girl; Bachchans Ecstatic

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has given birth to a baby. It was her proud father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan who broke the happy news to the world.

Nov 16, 2011

Kalam Frisking Issue: Indian VIPs will still be Checked at U.S. Airports

In a follow-up development to the issue of former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam being frisked twice, the U.S. government has confirmed that only serving heads of state will be exempt from undergoing security checks.

Nov 14, 2011

Imran Khan Grew Up Hating India

Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician, Imran Khan, said he grew up hating India due to the bloodshed and violence associated with the partition. However, he added, his views changed after he toured the country when playing cricket.

Nov 13, 2011

Education Minister D D Thaisii Escapes Assassination Attempt

Manipur Education and Youth Affairs & Sports Minister D D Thaisii had a providential escape when unidentified militants ambushed his convoy.

Nov 13, 2011

U.S. Apologizes to Kalam and Indian Government

The United States government has apologized to former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and its Indian counterparts, over an incident involving the frisking of Kalam at New York City's JFK International Airport.

Nov 13, 2011

TRS Leader Criticizes Manmohan Singh's Comment on Telangana Issue

K.T. Rama Rao, a Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) Member of Legislative Assembly, was highly critical of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that seemed to favor a consensus in the Telangana issue before action could be taken.

Nov 13, 2011

Kalam Frisked Twice at JFK Airport; India Outraged

Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam was frisked twice at the JFK Airport in New York Sept. 29, Kalam's office confirmed.

Nov 13, 2011

Kiran Bedi Hits Back at Kejriwal, Says He Doesn't Understand Travel Bill Issue

In a fresh rift among the members of Team Anna, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi hits back at Arvind Kejriwal for his remarks over the overstated travel bills, saying that he did not understand the matter fully.

Nov 12, 2011

Speculations Rife on Aishwarya Rai's Baby

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is yet to give birth to her first baby with husband Abhishek Bachchan but speculations are rife that she has delivered a baby boy.

Nov 12, 2011

2G Scam: Reliance Capital Official Retracts His Statement to CBI

In a setback to CBI's investigation, Assistant Vice-President of Reliance Capital Ltd. Anand Subramanium has retracted his earlier statement in the 2G trial case

Nov 12, 2011

Telengana Stir: Supreme Court Issues Notice to AP Government and Seeks Reply

The Supreme Court has issued notice to Andhra Pradesh government and sought reply on a plea challenging that normal activities and administration in the state have been paralyzed due to Telengana stir, on Friday.

Nov 12, 2011

Aishwarya Rai Baby News: Delivery Provokes Nurses' Strike in Hospital

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is pregnant with her first child, is moving closer to her delivery date. However, there are people who seem to be taking advantage of the fact.

Nov 11, 2011

2G Spectrum Scam: Trial of the Accused Begins

Trial of the accused in the 2G spectrum case begun in a special Delhi court on Friday.

Nov 11, 2011

Maderna Admits Having Close Links with Bhanwari

Mahipal Maderna, former Rajasthan Water Resources Minister, confessed to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday that he had close links with Bhanwari Devi, who went missing in September.

Nov 10, 2011