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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

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

Saina Nehwal Recieves Grand Homecoming After Bronze Medal Win

India's badminton player Saina Nehwal returned to her home country on Tuesday, following a historic bronze medal win at the London Olympics 2012.

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

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New President of India 2012: Pranab Mukherjee Takes Oath of Office

Pranab Mukherjee became the 13th President of India on Wednesday after a five decade of political life.

Jul 25, 2012

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Threat to Chavan’s CM Chair: Sharad Pawar Does a Yeddyurappa?

Amid the prevailing uncertainties over NCP continuing its support for UPA government, about 60 Congress MLAs have reportedly written to party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and state unit chief Manikrao Thakre blaming Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan's way of governance.

Jul 24, 2012

Patel Says Pawar not Petty Leader; Slams Congress for Spreading Rumours

Heavy Industry Ministers and NCP leader Praful Patel on Friday slammed speculations that he and Union Agricultural Minister Sharad Pawar have offered to quit their Cabinet posts over the pecking order issue.

Jul 20, 2012

6-Year-Old Girl Killed and Eaten by Leopard in Mulund

In a tragic incident late on Sunday night, a six-year-old girl was killed and partially devoured by a man-eating leopard, which reportedly emerged from the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) near Mulund, located just behind the slum where the child used to live.

Jul 18, 2012

Vice-President Poll: Ansari Files Nomination; Has He Won Half the Battle?

Incumbent Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday filed his nomination for a second term. The vice-president post will go to polls on August 7.

Jul 18, 2012

Battle For Vice-President: Gandhi Disappoints Mamata; Will She Support Ansari?

Former West Bengal Governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi announced on Sunday that he won't be contesting for Vice-President post, disappointing Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who was earlier let down by scientist APJ Abdul Kalam after he backed off from the Presidential race.

Jul 15, 2012

MGNREGA Raised Average Wage by 81 Percent: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recited some statistical information on MGNREGA programme, which has arguable raised over the years and appreciated UPA's governance for making it possible, while releasing the employment scheme for rural people on Saturday.

Jul 14, 2012