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SC Extends Deadline For 2G Auction; TRAI Deals a Steep Blow For Tele Operators

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline that it set for the government to carry out a fresh 2G action based on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommendations.

Apr 27, 2012

Monsoon Forecast: Avarage Rainfall, El Nino Likely to Re-appear This Year

In a relief to farmers in the country India is likely to receive normal monsoon rains this year, said Earth Sciences Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said on Thursday.

Apr 27, 2012

US Gates Remain Shut For Narendra Modi: "No Change On Visa Policy"

The United States administration has not yet changed its stance on granting visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, in spite of his developing image at the international platforms over his exemplary governance.

Apr 26, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Maoists Free BJD MLA Hikaka

The Odisha hostage crisis ended on Thursday as the Maoists released Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikaka after keeping him in captivity for 33 days.

Apr 26, 2012

Congress Says Bofors Scandal Closed; Opposition Wants to Reopen the Scam

The revelation made by former Swedish Police chief Sten Lindstrom in an interview to thehoot.org that he was the whistleblower who leaked documents to journalist Chitra Subramanian-Duella on Bofors scandal, has opened the otherwise sealed Pandora's box.

Apr 25, 2012

Fake Encounter: UP Records Highest With 42 Cases

Uttar Pradesh (UP) recorded the highest number of alleged staged shootouts by police, defence and central armed police forces in the country.

Apr 25, 2012

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Money Talks in Enrica Lexie Row: Relatives Withdraw Murder Case Against Italian Marines

The families of the two fishermen who were allegedly killed by Italian marines in Feb. have withdrawn their charges against the accused in return of compensation.

Apr 25, 2012

Bofors Whistleblower Reveals Self after 25 Years; Clears Rajiv Gandhi's Name

The mystery man, who shook the Swedish and Indian government 25 years ago by leaking the documents related to Bofors to the media, has finally come out in the open. Former Swedish Police chief Sten Lindstrom said in an interview to thehoot.org that he was the whistleblower who leaked the documents.

Apr 25, 2012

Pakistan Test Fires Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Shaheen-1A

Just a few days after India successfully test fired Agni-V, a solid fueled Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Pakistan also test fired a nuclear capable ballistic missile, Shaheen-1A on Wednesday.

Apr 25, 2012

People's Court Rules in Favour of Hikaka; Maoists to Free Abducted MLA

When the hopes of freeing Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists dwindled following fresh demands from the rebels, something dramatic happened. The rebels have decided to release the young legislator on Thursday. People's court ruled in favour of the MLA.

Apr 25, 2012

Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Mediate Between Govt and Maoists; DC's Condition Critical, Say Rebels

Senior Supreme Court lawyer and core Team Anna committee member Prashant Bhushan refused to mediate between Chhattisgarh government and Maoists group in facilitating the release of abducted Sukma District Collector (DC) Alex Paul Menon.

Apr 24, 2012

2G Spectrum Scam: CBI May File Closure Report On Sadiq Batcha Suicide Case

The Central Investigation of Bureau (CBI) is likely to file a closure report on the death of Sadiq Batcha, one of the accused in 2G spectrum scam, who committed suicide last year.

Apr 24, 2012

Budget Sitting Resumes in Parliament: Fate Of Lokpal Bill Remains Uncertain

The second phase of the Budget sitting started in Parliament on Tuesday as the opposition parties have already lined up a row of controversial topics to storm the session in House and the government desperately wanted to clear few crucial pending bills.

Apr 24, 2012

Norway Custody Row Ends on a Happy Note: NRI Kids Return Home

The long-drawn row over the custody of the Non-resident Indian (NRI) kids in Norway has finally come to an end with the court ruling in favour of the kids' uncle.

Apr 24, 2012

Pakistan to Test Long-range Missile; Is it a Reply to India's Agni-V?

Just a few days after India successfully test fired Agni-V, a solid fueled Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that is capable of reaching deep into Asia and Europe, its neighbour Pakistan has announced its plan to conduct a long-range missile test over the next few days.

Apr 24, 2012