India

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

Supreme Court Relief For Madhur Bhandarkar In Rape Case

In a breather for filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar the Supreme Court on Monday has stayed the criminal proceedings against him in a rape case.

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

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Communal Clashes Terrifies Old City Areas Of Hyderabad; Indefinite Curfew Imposed

The Saidabad and Madannapet areas in Hyderabad were hotspots for the communal clashes on Sunday between two different religious groups, which pressed the state government to impose indefinite curfew.

Apr 9, 2012

2002 Gujarat Riots: A Special Court Convicts 23 In Ode Carnage

A special court on Monday convicted 23 of the 47 accused in the Ode massacre case in which 23 people were burnt alive by a mob during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Apr 9, 2012

Rahul Accepts Bilawal's Invitation To Pakistan

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, son of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, on Sunday invited youth Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to Pakistan, and the latter reportedly accepted the invitation.

Apr 8, 2012

Manmohan-Zardari Meeting 'Fruitful'; PM Raises Saeed Issue

Terrorism topped the one-to-one discussion between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in New Delhi on Sunday.

Apr 8, 2012

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Yuvraj Singh To Return To India On Monday

It's homecoming for Yuvraj Singh! After undergoing treatments for a rare cancer in the United States, he will return to India on Monday.

Apr 8, 2012

Vidya Balan's Journey To Stardom (PHOTOS)

In Bollywood the career graph of actors seems to fluctuate so quickly and suddenly, especially for actresses. Yesteryears' actresses like Madhuri Dixit Nene, Karisma Kapoor, Manisha Koirala are some of the good example in this regard. However, "The Dirty Picture" actress Vidya Balan is one such actress who is in a league of her own.

Apr 8, 2012

Avalanche Mishap: Let's Hope For A Miracle, Says Pakistani Official

After 24 hours of search operations, the rescue teams in avalanche-hit areas are hoping for some miracle to happen. On Saturday, a massive avalanche struck a Pakistan military camp along Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier burying as many as 124 Pakistani soldiers and 11 civilians.

Apr 8, 2012

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Will Zardari's 'Private Visit' Change India-Pakistan Equations?

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is landing in New Delhi on a "private visit" on Sunday. Zardari will be accompanied by a 40-memeber delegation that includes Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Apr 8, 2012