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Actor Vivek Shah Arrested for Sending Extortion Threats to Producer Harvey Weinstein

A 25-year-old struggling Indo-American actor has been accused for allegedly making death threats against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in an attempt to extort millions of dollars.

Aug 24, 2012

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When Kasab Meets his Handler: 26/11 Convict Identifies Jundal as Key Conspirator

In yet another breakthrough in the 26/11 Mumbai attack case, lone surviving terrorist Ajmal Kasab has reportedly identified Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal as his handler in the 2008 terror attacks.

Aug 10, 2012

President of India Pranab Mukherjee a Strong Partner: Hillary Clinton

At a time when US-India strategic ties are smacked with investment policy issues, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday sought to strengthen the relationship between the two biggest democracies, while congratulating Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of his swearing-in ceremony as the 13th President of India.

Jul 26, 2012

Asian Games Gold Medalist Pinki Pramanik Released From Jail, Says She's ‘Being Framed’

Indian female athlete, Pinki Pramanik who was arrested for raping her live-in partner, also a woman, was released from Dum Dum Central prison on Wednesday. Pramanik, who was also accused of being male, walked out of the jail at around 9.30 a.m. a day after West Bengal court granted her bail on a personal bond of Rs. 5000. Pramanik remained in police custody for 25 days.

Jul 11, 2012

Salman Khan Requests Pak People to Support Sarabjit's Pending Release

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has voiced his support for Sarabjit Singh, who is currently imprisoned in Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat Jail since 1990. The actor has urged the people of Pakistan to help him in his efforts to release the Indian national. On Friday, Salman took to Twitter and asked his fans to support him in his cause.

Jun 29, 2012

Surjeet Singh Returns Home After 31 Years: Yash Chopra's 'Veer-Zara' A Depiction of Singh's Real-life Tragedy

Indian national Surjeet Singh returned to his homeland Thursday morning after three decades of captivity in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail. He has been freed from the Pakistan prison under the orders of President Asif Ali Zardari.

Jun 28, 2012

Wife Kills Hubby to Save Her Girl's Modesty- Are Fathers Turning Daughters' Sexual Tormentors?

A father is touted as a teacher, protector and mentor for their children, but in many cases they turn into tormentors of their own children. In one such incident in Tamil Nadu, a wife allegedly hacked her husband to death when he attempted to rape their teenage daughter in a drunken state.

Jun 22, 2012

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Ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak not 'Clinically Dead', But in Critical Condition: Military Officials

Egyptian military officials on Wednesday denied reports that ex-President Hosni Mubarak is "clinically dead" adding that Mubarak is in a critical condition and on life support.

Jun 20, 2012

AP Cash-For-Bail Case: 'Bribe Tainted' CBI Judge Arrested for Granting Bail to Janardhan Reddy

Suspended CBI judge Pattabhirama Rao was arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau officials (ACB) at his Hyderabad residence in connection with Gali Janardhan Reddy's cash-for-bail scam

Jun 19, 2012

After President, It's Race For Next Finance Minster: List of Probable Candidates

In the wake of President poll current Finance Minster Pranab Mukherjee will be official filing his resignation by July 25 as the Congress has nominated him for the top post.

Jun 18, 2012

Gali Janardhan Reddy's Cash-For-Bail Scandal: Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Retired AP District Judge

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials have arrested retired AP district judge TV Chalapathi Rao and T Ravi Chandra, son of the suspended CBI judge T Pattabihi Ramarao, in connection with former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy's cash-for-bail case.

Jun 17, 2012

Rajat Gupta Convicted in Insider Trading Case; Who is Raj Rajaratnam?

Rajat Gupta, a former director of Goldman Sachs Group Inc, was convicted of conspiracy and securities fraud by a federal court jury in Manhattan on Friday.

Jun 16, 2012

AP Judge Suspended For Granting Bail to Janardhan Reddy; Rs 50 Million Bribe Involved?

In a rather shocking twist to the ongoing Bellary illegal mining case Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court Madan Lokur suspended Judge T Pattabihi Ramarao for allegedly taking a whopping Rs 5 crore as kickbacks from Galli Janardhan Reddy, a prime accused in the case, for granting him bail

Jun 1, 2012

Ranvir Sena Head Brahmeshwar Singh Shot Dead; Curfew Imposed in Arrah

Unidentified Gunmen shot dead Brahmeshwar Singh, head of the banned Ranvir Sena, in Bihar. A curfew has been imposed in the town of Arrah after angry supporters protested Singh's killing