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Odisha Hostage Crisis Receives Setback; Supreme Court Asks Govt to Provide Details of the Crisis

The attempt to free Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists has received a huge setback with the Supreme Court asking the Odisha government to provide the details of the steps it has taken to solve the hostage crisis.

Apr 19, 2012

Maoists' Deadline for BJD MLA Release Ends; Ex-Army Man Moves Court to Stop Maoists Release

The fate of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka is not known as the deadline set by the Maoists for release ends today at 5 pm.

Apr 18, 2012

Maoists Set New Deadline for BJD MLA's Release; Dreaded Maoist Ghasi Not in Demand List

It looks like the stage is set for the release of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka, who was abducted by the Maoists on March 24, as the rebels have excluded dreaded Naxal Chenda Bhusanam alias Ghasi in the new demand list.

Apr 15, 2012

Will Odisha Govt Release Dreaded Maoist to Free BJD MLA?

With attempts to free the abducted Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka proving futile, speculations are doing the rounds that the Odisha government might consider releasing dreaded Maoist Chenda Bhushanam alias Ghasi to secure the release of the MLA.

Apr 14, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis: CM to Meet Police Officials

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to attend a high-level meeting with senior police officers and administration officials on Friday, a day after the Maoists freed its Italian hostage.

Apr 13, 2012

Most Popular Bollywood Debutants In Recent Years (SLIDESHOW)

Many young actors and actresses made their entry into Bollywood in the recent years. Some of the newcomers made a bang with their debut flicks and some disappeared without any notice. However, the changing trends is welcoming one that shows Bollywood is opens to all.

Apr 12, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis: Maoists Free Italian Hostage

Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco (54) was finally freed by the Maoists on Thursday after keeping him in captivity for 29 days.

Apr 12, 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

Rebels Take Odisha Govt for a Ride; More Demands for Release of Hostages

The hope that Italian national Paolo Basusco would soon be released after the Odisha government and the Maoists reportedly reached an agreement has been crushed at least for now with the rebels coming up with more demands.

Apr 9, 2012

Odisha Govt-Maoists Reach Agreement; Italian Hostage Expected to be Released Soon

Italian national Paolo Basusco, who has been in Maoists' captivity for over three weeks, is expected to be released soon as the Odisha government and the rebels have reached an agreement.

Apr 7, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Govt to Release 5 Maoists; Deadline for MLA Extended

Odisha government has given in to the demands of the Maoists for the release of Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco. The government said on Saturday that it would release five of the six rebels Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda has demanded.

Apr 7, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: State Govt To Release 27 Maoist Prisoners

The Odisha government has agreed to meet the demands of Maoists for the release of two hostages.

Apr 5, 2012

Letter Leak Row: Army Chief Slammed over His Letter to PM

Indian Army Chief General VK Singh has come under fire over the leak of his letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stating that the country's armed forces do not have ammunitions to defeat the enemy. In a letter dated March 12, the Army Chief questioned the defence capability of the country.

Mar 28, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Interlocutors Suspend Talks between Govt and Maoists

In a huge setback to the negotiation between the Odisha government and the Maoists to free the two Italians who have been held hostage 11 days ago, the interlocutors have suspended all talks citing atrocities from both the parties.

Mar 24, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Case: CM to Send Ministers to Secure Release of BJD MLA

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has decided to send two ministers to negotiate with the Maoists who abduction Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka on Saturday.