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Assam Boat Tragedy: Police Fear Death Toll May Touch 250

The final death toll of the Assam boat tragedy remains unknown with more than 100 people still missing, and police and rescue workers said the death toll could reach 250.

May 2, 2012

Barack Obama in Afghanistan on Osama's Death Anniversary; Taliban Attack Kills 6

The United States President Barack Obama's surprise visit to Afghanistan on Wednesday, which also marks the first death anniversary of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, triggered attacks from the Taliban militants.

May 2, 2012

Aung San Suu Kyi Enters Parliament

Pro-democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday took oath as official member of the Myanmar Parliament.

May 2, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Court Hearing Nupur's Bail Plea; Will She Walk Free?

Nupur Talwar, who has been sent to jail after the court rejected her bail application, spent a night at Barrack No 13 in Dasna jail. She surrendered before a CBI court on Monday in connection to her daughter Aarushi murder case.

May 1, 2012

IAF Aircrafts Upgraded To Enhance Combat Potential: Antony

The Indian Air Force (IAF) undertakes upgrades of its fighter aircraft to enhance their combat potential and to ensure their operational relevance, said Defence Minister A.K. Antony in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

May 1, 2012

Assam Boat Tragedy: Death Toll May Cross 200; PM Condoles Loss of Lives

At least 100 people were killed and many gone missing after an overloaded ferry carrying over 300 people capsized in Brahmaputra river in Dhubri district, Assam, at 5 pm on Monday night. Sources said that the death toll may cross 200.

May 1, 2012

Anna Hazare Begins Drive On Lokpal; Mass Protest On The Anvil?

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare will embark on a five-week-long tour starting Tuesday to Maharashtra to create awareness about the much-debated Lokpal Bill.

Apr 30, 2012

Nation-wide Protest Demanding Justice for Loitam Richard, Protesters Want Quick Action

Nearly two weeks after a student from Manipur died after allegedly beaten up by two of his hostel mates in Bangalore, protests were held in various parts of the country on Sunday demanding justice.

Apr 30, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Nupur Bail Rejected, Sent To Dasna Jail

In a major setback for Nupur Talwar a special CBI court on Monday quashed her bail application and sent her into judicial custody in connection to her daughter Aarushi and house help Hemraj double murder case.

Apr 30, 2012

Presidential Election: Karunanidhi Opposes Abdul Kalam's Candidature

The Congress party's efforts to garner the maximum number of supports from its allies and friend parties to put its favourite on the President's chair gets hope as DMK chief patriarch M Karunanidhi apparently sounded his support for the party's nominee.

Apr 30, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Nupur Talwar Surrenders Before CBI, Moves Bail Plea

Nupur Talwar on Monday surrendered before a CBI court in New Delhi in connection with the murder of her daughter Aarushi and was taken into custody by authorities.

Apr 30, 2012

Lakshmi Mittal Tops UK’s Richest List (SLIDESHOW)

Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal retained his crown as Britain's richest man for the successive seventh year. Despite losing almost a quarter of his wealth over the past year following a fall in the share value of his ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, Mittal retained the top spot with an asset worth 12.7 billion pounds.

Apr 29, 2012

BEML-Tatra Scam: Prime Minister's Close Aide Was Indirectly Bribed?

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's friend and former key adviser TK Nair has caught up in a fresh land row, which runs the nexus with the controversial BEML-Tatra truck deal.

Apr 29, 2012

Rallies Planned Across Indian Cities To Seek Justice For Loitam Richard

Students from Northeast will hold rallies across various cities demanding justice for Loitam Richard, who died after a fight with his hostel mates reportedly for a TV remote while watching an IPL match.

Apr 29, 2012

Presidential Election: Antony Meets Karunanidhi For Consensus; Kalam Says 'Wait'

With Pratiba Patil's term in the President's office ending in July, all the political parties have their own preferences in selecting candidates for the top post.

Apr 29, 2012