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Gujarat Massacre Verdict: 18 Get Life Term, 5 Get 7 Years Jail Term

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday sentenced on 18 people to life imprisonment and five others to seven years jail term in the 2002 Ode village massacre case.

Apr 12, 2012

Lokpal Bill: Government Likely To Give In To The Demands Of Opposition And Opposing Allies

The Union Cabinet on Thursday is likely to discuss the amendments to the much-debated Lokpal Bill, which has been haunting the government over the corresponding period last year.

Apr 12, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis: Maoists Free Italian Hostage

Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco (54) was finally freed by the Maoists on Thursday after keeping him in captivity for 29 days.

Apr 12, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Is Nupur Talwar Evading CBI Capture?

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear the plea seeking to annul the warrant against Nupur Talwar, who was reportedly absconding, sources said. The apex court will take up the hearing on Nupur's plea on Friday.

Apr 12, 2012

India Lifts Tsunami Warning; Indonesian President Declared No Threat

Following a massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude hit the Aceh Province of Indonesia on Wednesday India has ruled out of any likelihood of Tsunami anywhere in its coastal areas.

Apr 11, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Non-bailable Warrant Against Nupur Talwar For Skipping Trial

Skipping a hearing proves costly for Nupur Talwar who has been a prime suspect of CBI in her daughter's and domestic servant double murder case.

Apr 11, 2012

3.9 Metres High Tsunami Waves May Hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands, People Evacuated

Thousands of people were evacuated to higher ground in Andaman and Nicobar islands on Wednesday, as tsunami waves up to 3.9 metres high triggered by earthquakes in Indonesia, could hit the islands.

Apr 11, 2012

Battered Baby Afreen Dies of Cardiac Arrest

A three-month old baby, Afreen, who was admitted in the hospital, after her father brutally tortured and attempted to kill her for being a girl, died of cardiac arrest

Apr 11, 2012

Indonesia Earthquake 2012: Aftershock Measuring 6.5 Richter Scale Felt

Following an earthquake of 8.7 Richter scale hit the Aceh Province of Indonesia on Wednesday, Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported a 6.5 magnitude earthquake at around 4.30 pm.

Apr 11, 2012

Indian States on Tsunami Alert; People Asked Not to Panic

India has issued tsunami warning for coastal regions following the massive earthquake that hit Indonesia on Wednesday. Coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been put on alert on fear that 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia could trigger tsunami in the Indian Ocean.

Apr 11, 2012

8.7 Earthquake Hits Indonesia; Tsunami Alert in 28 Countries

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.7 earthquake hit waters off westernmost Aceh province, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Indonesia has issued Tsunami warning following the tremor, which is the largest in 100 years.

Apr 11, 2012

Maoists to Release Italian Hostage through Democratic Process; Govt in a Fix after Armed Forces Expressed Concerns

A breakthrough is in sight for the release of Italian national Paolo Bosusco, who has been held captive since March 14, as the Maoists have issued a new tape on Wednesday saying that they will release Paolo through a democratic process.

Apr 11, 2012

Gulbarg Housing Society: SIT Gives Clean Chit to Narendra Modi

The Supreme Court commissioned Special Investigating Team (SIT) has given clean chit to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 58 others in Gulbarg Housing Society massacre.

Apr 10, 2012

Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Protest before IOA President

Survivors of the Union Carbide disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy protested outside Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting-chairman V. K. Malhotra's residence in Delhi on Tuesday demanding the IOA to boycott the London Olympics 2012.

Apr 10, 2012

Bribery Case: Indian Army Chief Sends Detailed Complaint to CBI

Following the Central Bureau of Investigation's directive to provide more information on the Rs.14-crore bribery allegations he had made in his letter to the intelligence agency last month, Army Chief General VK Singh sent a detailed complaint on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2012