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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

Why Was the 'Dirty Picture' Banned on TV? Bollywood Fans Highly Disappointed

The Dirty Picture was banned from screening on TV by the Censor Board.Sony Entertainment Televsion, that was about to air the movie at 12 pm and 8 pm, did not telecast and instead showed a message on the screen, " For unavoidable reasons we regret to inform The Dirty Picture will not be telecast yesterday. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted."

Apr 23, 2012

Indian PM Sends Condolence Message to Pakistani PM on Loss of Precious Lives in Air Crash

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sent condolence message to his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani, expressing sadness on the loss of lives in the air tragedy that happened near Islamabad on Friday.

Apr 21, 2012

Tatra Bribe Bid: CBI Arrives At Army Chief VK Singh's Office For Clarifications

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrived at General Army Singh's office to record his statement further into the alleged bribe bid. Gen Singh sparked a controversy in March when he reviled that an equipment lobbyist offered him a bribe of Rs 14 crore to clear the purchase of sub-standard trucks.

Apr 20, 2012

A surface-to-surface Agni V missile is launched from the Wheeler Island off the eastern Indian state of Orissa.

China Doesn't See India's Agni-V as Arms Race

India is holding her head high with the successful test fire of Inter-continental Ballistic Missile Agni-V which is capable of reaching deep into Asia and Europe. Many see it as a strategic move by India to strengthen its military keeping in mind China. But surprisingly, China doesn't see India's nuclear test as arms race.

Apr 19, 2012

CBI Raids Army Officials' Homes; Crucial Documents Seized

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the homes of two retired Army officials and an official of Vectra Group on Wednesday morning in connection to the procurement scam. It is reported that the CBI seized some crucial documents related to the case from the raids.

Apr 18, 2012

Afghan Gun Battle Ends, Many Militants And Security Forces Killed (PHOTOS)

After 18 hours of fierce gun-battle between militants and security forces in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, 32 insurgents were killed, said official source.

Apr 16, 2012

India to Test Nuclear Warhead-Enabled Agni-V Next Week; Set to Join ICBM Club

India will join the nations with intercontinental defence capabilities as it is set to test fire Agni-V, a solid fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which can reach deep into Asia and Europe.

Apr 15, 2012

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Akhilesh Yadav Meets Manmohan Singh, Seeks Centre's Support

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss various issues and demanded the Central government's support in developing former's state.

Apr 14, 2012

'No Illegality In Allotting Land To President Pratibha Patil'

The President of India's Secretariat in a statement on Thursday rubbished all the allegations against President Pratibha Patil over a land row as "factually incorrect and malicious."

Apr 13, 2012

Google Art Project Launched in India

Google has extended its Google Art Project to India by joining hands with two institutions under the Ministry of culture, namely national museum and National Gallery of Modern Art. The project provide a unique online platform for museums around the world to present their art work.

Apr 13, 2012

3.9 Metres High Tsunami Waves May Hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands, People Evacuated

Thousands of people were evacuated to higher ground in Andaman and Nicobar islands on Wednesday, as tsunami waves up to 3.9 metres high triggered by earthquakes in Indonesia, could hit the islands.

Apr 11, 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

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.