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Is Mamata Banerjee too Sensitive?

From her looks, anyone will have the impression that Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a tough person, who is not scared of taking tough decisions. Yes, she has taken some bold decisions in the recent past but she seems to be too sensitive on matters related to her image.

Apr 17, 2012

I Tried to Prevent Mumbai Terror Attack: Headley's Ex-Wife

Faiza Outalha, ex-wife of David Coleman Headley, who was one of the main conspirators of Mumbai terror attack, has claimed that she was aware of the 26/11 and tried to prevent the carnage that claimed 166 lives on November 26, 2008.

Apr 17, 2012

Who is the Other Shah Rukh Khan? Indian Mujahideen Founder Puts SRK in Trouble

There was huge outcry over the detention of popular Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan at New York's White Plain airport by the American immigration authorities last week. Now, sources said that the incident happened because of the other Shah Rukh Khan from Ranchi, who is wanted by Interpol. And the person is Riyaz Bhatkal, founder of the terror group Indian Mujahideen (IM).

Apr 17, 2012

Gandhi's Memorabilia To Be Auctioned In UK, Activists Urge PM, President To Stop Immediately

Blood-stained grass and samples of soils that were picked up from the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated and other rare memorabilia belonging to the Father of the Nation will be auctioned in the UK on Tuesday.

Apr 17, 2012

RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 50 bps, CRR Unchanged; What Experts Have to Say on Policy Move!

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) threw up a big surprise with its annual Monetary Policy for 2012-13 on Tuesday by cutting interest rates for the first time in three years by a sharp 50 basis points. The move of the RBI was to boost the economic growth.

Apr 17, 2012

Army Bribery Case: CBI Grills Vectra Chairman over Army Chief's Bribery Allegation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday interrogated Vectra chairman Ravinder Rishi in connection to the allegation by Army Chief General VK Singh that he was offered Rs 140 million bribe to clear the purchase of 600 sub-standard trucks by an equipment lobbyist.

Apr 17, 2012

NCTC Controversy: Non-Congress CMs Accuse Centre of Trying to Destroy Federal Structure

The amendments moved by the Opposition parties on the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) were defeated in the Lok Sabha recently but the controversy is far from over with political parties including United Progressive Alliance (UPA) alliance up in arms against it.

Apr 17, 2012

Afghan Gun Battle Ends, Many Militants And Security Forces Killed (PHOTOS)

After 18 hours of fierce gun-battle between militants and security forces in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, 32 insurgents were killed, said official source.

Apr 16, 2012

Serious Internal Security Challenges Remain; North-East Still Complex, says Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressed on the challenges the country faces from internal forces at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security on Monday.

Apr 16, 2012

Patna to Host Asia's First Dolphin Research Centre

India's Bihar state is planning to set up Asia's first Research Centre dedicated to aquatic mammals in Patna. The project mainly aims at strengthening conservation efforts to save the endangered mammal.

Apr 16, 2012

The Week That Was: Zardari Visits India, Quake Rocks Indonesia

Here are some of the major events happened in India last week.

Apr 15, 2012

Blasts, Gun Battle Rock Afghanistan; Taliban Target UK And German Embassies

In a fresh bid to force the western officials out of Afghanistan, The Taliban militants on Sunday carried out attacks on the building occupied by the western embassies.

Apr 15, 2012

Mamata Banerjee To Skip Monday's Special Meeting On NCTC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will skip Monday's meeting convened by the Centre to discuss the solutions to break the impasse over the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre.

Apr 15, 2012

Sri Sri Calls For Creating A Stress-Free Society

Amidst escalating tension in the Eastern Asiatic regions due to North Korean's rocket launch on Friday, Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called for creating a stress-free and violence-free society.

Apr 15, 2012

Maoists Set New Deadline for BJD MLA's Release; Dreaded Maoist Ghasi Not in Demand List

It looks like the stage is set for the release of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka, who was abducted by the Maoists on March 24, as the rebels have excluded dreaded Naxal Chenda Bhusanam alias Ghasi in the new demand list.

Apr 15, 2012