Politics

India 6th Most Favourable Nation for Americans; Pakistan 3rd Least Favourite: Poll

In a poll conducted by Gallup.com, Indian is ranked as the sixth most favourable nation for Americans, while Pakistan is ranked as the third most unfavourable after Iran and North Korea.

Mar 8, 2013

Will Raja Pervez Ashraf Make Land 'Unholy'? Pakistani PM Arrives India Amid Protests

Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Saturday afternoon amid protests from lawyers and Ajmer Dargah Market Association, with the president of the Ajmer Bar Association going to the extent of alleging that the land the PM passes through will turn 'unholy.'

Mar 9, 2013

Kolkata Cop Murder Case: TMC Leaders Asked Accused to Evade Arrest

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) party has landed up in another soup with its councilor Mohammad Iqbal, who is accused of murdering a policeman in February, claiming that his party leadership had asked him to hide and evade arrest.

Mar 9, 2013

President Appoints New Governors for Nagaland, Odisha, Bihar, Tripura and Kerala

President Pranab Mukherjee appointed new governors for five states on Saturday.

Mar 10, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim's Brother Says Ram Singh Punished Himself

The brother of the Delhi gang-rape victim on Monday expressed shocked over prime accused Ram Singh committing suicide. He said that that by taking the drastic step, Singh has punished himself.

Mar 11, 2013

Delhi-Gang Rape Case: Mother Says Ram Singh Not Given Chance to Repent Before Committing Suicide

The death of Ram Singh, prime accused in the 16 December Delhi gang-rape case, has come as a shock to his family who claims that he has not committed suicide.

Mar 11, 2013

Narendra Modi's 'Nightwatchman' Statement An Insult to PM and Chowkidars? Legal Notice Served to Gujarat CM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi recently made a controversial statement, referring India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to a 'nightwatchman', which could be taken as an insult not only to Prime Ministerial post but also to chowkidars across the country. A congress leader has served notice to the Gujarat CM to apologise for the remark on the PM, warning that he would file a defamation case against him if he fails to do so.

Mar 11, 2013

Italy Refuses to Send 'Killer' Marines Back to India; What Twitterati Has to Say

In a major twist, the Italian foreign ministry has refused to send back two marines who are charged with the murder of two Indian fishermen.

Mar 12, 2013

Five Indian Cardinals Part of Papal Conclave to Elect New Pope

As the Papal Conclave begins in Rome's Vatican City, Indian Catholics have their eyes on the five Indian cardinals, who are a part of the election process for the next Pope.

Mar 12, 2013

Fidayeen Attack in Srinagar Claims Seven Lives Including CRPF Jawans

Suspected militants attacked a camp of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) in Srinagar's Bemina area on Wednesday leaving five paramilitary police dead.

Mar 13, 2013

Shiv Sena Hails Ajmer Dargah Diwan for Boycotting Pakistan PM’s Visit

Opposing Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's visit has earned the head of Ajmer Dargah, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, accolade by the pro-Hindutva political parties.

Mar 13, 2013

16 Indian Fishermen Return; Student Protests against Sri Lanka Continue

Sixteen Indian fishermen safely reached safely Tamil Nadu after a Sri Lankan court acquitted them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary on 3 March.

Mar 13, 2013

Online Betting Sites Reveal Top Favourite Contenders for Next Pope

Although the day one of the Papal Conclave did not yield any results, the gambling world has already predicted the next 'possible' pope.

Mar 13, 2013

Indian Railways to Name Train 'Nirbhaya' or 'Beti' after Delhi Gang Rape Victim

Indian Railways is expected to name one of its newly-announced trains after the 23-year-old Delhi gang rape victim.

Mar 14, 2013

Pope Francis I: What Does the Papal Name Hint at?

Former Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio's selection of his papal name as 'Francis I' has left Vatican experts amazed. They are now keen to analyze the way he will carry out his responsibilities.

Mar 14, 2013