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8.7 Earthquake Hits Indonesia; Tsunami Alert in 28 Countries

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.7 earthquake hit waters off westernmost Aceh province, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Indonesia has issued Tsunami warning following the tremor, which is the largest in 100 years.

Apr 11, 2012

Maoists to Release Italian Hostage through Democratic Process; Govt in a Fix after Armed Forces Expressed Concerns

A breakthrough is in sight for the release of Italian national Paolo Bosusco, who has been held captive since March 14, as the Maoists have issued a new tape on Wednesday saying that they will release Paolo through a democratic process.

Apr 11, 2012

Gulbarg Housing Society: SIT Gives Clean Chit to Narendra Modi

The Supreme Court commissioned Special Investigating Team (SIT) has given clean chit to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 58 others in Gulbarg Housing Society massacre.

Apr 10, 2012

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Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Protest before IOA President

Survivors of the Union Carbide disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy protested outside Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting-chairman V. K. Malhotra's residence in Delhi on Tuesday demanding the IOA to boycott the London Olympics 2012.

Apr 10, 2012

Bribery Case: Indian Army Chief Sends Detailed Complaint to CBI

Following the Central Bureau of Investigation's directive to provide more information on the Rs.14-crore bribery allegations he had made in his letter to the intelligence agency last month, Army Chief General VK Singh sent a detailed complaint on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Naxalite Deadline Ends Today

The Naxal's deadline to the Odisha government to meet their demands that they placed for the heads of two hostages, BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka and Italian Paolo Boscusco, set to end on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2012

Sri Lanka Retaliates India's Vote at UN; Targets Kudankulam Nuclear Plant

The controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu gets a fresh trouble to handle but this time from overseas.

Apr 10, 2012

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India Gold Jewelers Back in Business, Ends 20-Day Nationwide Strike

Gold demand in India remained low after the country's gold bullion traders and jewelers ended their 20-day nationwide strike on Friday, but the gold entrepreneurs remained confident consumer interest on the precious safe haven yellow metal will pick up as the annual wedding season in the country begins.

Apr 10, 2012

More 'NOs' for Narendra Modi in the 2012 TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential Poll

The Time's magazine online global poll to decide on the 100 most influential people in the world disappoints Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and his supporters as the Indian politician garners more 'Nos'.

Apr 9, 2012

Indian Snubs Pakistan PM's Statement On Hafiz Saeed's Trial

The Indian government has snubbed Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilanis's statement about the "substantial evidence" against the Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and alleged mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Hafiz Saeed, to proceed with legal action against him.

Apr 9, 2012