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Justice Katju Asks Maharashtra Governor to Pardon Sanjay Dutt [FULL TEXT]

Press Council of India chief Justice Markandey Katju in a letter to Governor of Maharashtra has appealed to pardon the actor Sanjay Dutt, who was sentenced for five years of jail on Thursday by Supreme Court for illegal possession of a pistol and a rifle during the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Mar 22, 2013

India-Italy Row: EU Warns New Delhi; Has India Violated International Law?

The European Union (EU) has finally intervened in the India-Italy diplomatic row, criticising New Delhi for not allowing Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini from leaving the country in connection with the refusal of his government to send back its two marines accused of murdering Indian fishermen.

Mar 20, 2013

India-Italy Relations Deteriorate: The Most New Delhi Can Do On Marines Case

India's relations with Italy has hit rock bottom with Rome's refusal to send back its marines back to India for further trial in connection with the murder of two Indian fishermen.

Mar 19, 2013

India-Italy Relations: No Country Should Take India for Granted, Says Sonia Gandhi

No country should take India for granted, says Sonia Gandhi on the Italian marines row.

Mar 19, 2013

National Film Awards 2013: ‘Paan Singh Tomar’, ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Kahani’ Lead Feature Film Section [Complete List of Winners]

UTV produced films "Paan Singh Tomar", "Kahani" and "Vicky Donor" bagged the limelight with various awards in the feature film section. A total of 38 films rounded up the Feature film list with films in 14 different languages winning the top slots.

Mar 18, 2013

Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad Airports Among World's Best [PHOTOS, Complete List]

The Airport Council International (ACI), a non-profit organization of the world's airport, on Tuesday revealed the list of winners of its annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards for 2012.

Mar 17, 2013

India-Italy Relations Worsen; New Delhi May Not Forgive Rome For Blatant Betrayal

India-Italy relationship is heading towards a point of no return with the standoff between the countries over Rome's refusal to send back its marines to India for trial in connection with the murder of Indian fishermen getting uglier each passing day.

Mar 16, 2013

Will India Severe all Ties with Italy? New Delhi didn't Learn from Past Mistakes

The Italian government's refusal to send back its marines charged with killing two Indian fishermen is a blatant betrayal has not only shocked the country but also caused a storm in Parliament which is currently in budget session.

Mar 13, 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

Vijender Singh: From Hero to Heroin

In a country where cricketers are most revered, Vijender Singh not only made his presence felt but also brought boxing to the limelight by winning laurels to his country. He became a sort of a national hero when he won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, emerging as the first Indian boxer to win a medal and thus receiving a heroic welcome. Unfortunately, his links to a heroin scandal could come as a big blow to his stardom image.

Mar 11, 2013

International Women's Day: India Raises Salute to its Achievers [PHOTOS]

With the Slogan "A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women" the world celebrated Women's Day on Friday.

Mar 8, 2013

Rahul Gandhi Rejects PM Post and Marriage Plans, Wants to Declassify Elitist Order in Parties

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi cleared his stance on marriage and the prime minister post on Tuesday in an informal conversation with media personnel and Congress MPs.

Mar 6, 2013

International Women's Day 2013: Women's Crisis Strikes Cord with World Powers

International Women's Day (IWD) will be celebrated on March 8 with this year's IWD theme aptly titled "A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women."

Mar 5, 2013

Australia Concede Humiliating Defeat to India; Ashwin Spins Out Aussie Batsmen

India was expected to win the second Test match on Tuesday itself, but nobody would expect Australia to give up so soon and face defeat by adding only 57 runs to their overnight total of 74 for two.