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LIVE BLOG: Northeastern Indian Passengers Thrown Out of Train, 2 Killed, 7 Injured

Police arrested three people under section 153 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for attacking three boys from Manipur on Friday. The boys lodged complaint at Wilson Garden police station following the assault.

Aug 16, 2012

India's Independence Day Celebration in Pictures

India marked its 66th Independence Day on Wednesday with people from nook and corner of the country celebrating with great pomp - schools and colleges, organizations and companies hoisting the national tri colour. Check out the pictures of India's Independence Day celebration.

Aug 15, 2012

Ramdev Breaks Fast, Ends Security Concerns Ahead of Independence Day

Baba Ramdev broke his fast with a glass of juice on the sixth day of the protest against black money on Tuesday as the yoga guru sets forth to leave the makeshift jail at Ambedkar stadium.

Aug 14, 2012

Sonia Gandhi visits Assam refugees, Says Vacating Relief Camps Will Take Time

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday arrived in Assam on concerns over the refugees affected by the recent communal clashes, which claimed 77 lives and left over 400,000 homeless.

Aug 14, 2012

Police Cracks Whip on Baba Ramdev: Yoga Guru Arrested [Updates]

Baba Ramdev's procession to Parliment on Monday was brought to a halt by Delhi police, who whisked the yoga guru away into temporary custody.

Aug 13, 2012

Ramdev Set to End Fast But Awaits 'Big Decision' From Govt

As Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev's three-day 'symbolic-fast' against issues like black money and corruption ends on Saturday, the fasting saint has threatened to intensify the agitation if the government failed to respond to his demands.

Aug 11, 2012

India Can Win Gold at Olympics if Medal are Given for Corruption: Ramdev

At a time when the Indian contingent of athletes in London are finding it tough to win an elusive gold medal, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev said on Friday said that India would score the medal if the Olympic Games included the corruption factor.

Aug 10, 2012

Advani Calls UPA-2 'Illegitimate Child'; Sonia Gandhi Loses Her Cool

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani created an uproar in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Parliament's Monsoon Session Wednesday by questioning the legitimacy of the United Progressive Aaaliance (UPA) government, making Congress President Sonia Gandhi lost her cool. He described UPA 2 as an illegitimate child.

Aug 8, 2012

Hamid Ansari Elected Vice President for the Second Term

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Hamid Ansari has been re-elected as the Vice President of India, beating National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee Jaswant Singh.

Aug 7, 2012

Vice President Poll 2012: Hamid Ansari Set for Undisputed Win

The Vice President Poll began Tuesday morning, with all eyes on UPA nominee Hamid Ansari who is set for a clear win against NDA's Jaswant Singh for the esteemed post.

Aug 7, 2012

Team Anna Dismantled: Hazare Says Job Over for Lokpal

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare via his blog on Monday announced that he has dissolved the Team Anna, which was spearheading the protests Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare announced on Monday that he has dissolved Team Anna, which was spearheading the protests across India for Jan Lokpal bill.

Aug 6, 2012