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5 LeT Militants Killed in a Fierce Gun Battle in Kashmir

Five Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed by Indian security forces after a fierce gun battle in North Kashmir on Wednesday.

Mar 28, 2012

Mamata Bans Major Newspapers in State Libraries, Invites Public Wrath

The Mamata Banerjee government has invited the wrath of the public by deciding to go ahead with its decision to ban the largest circulated dailies from the libraries in West Bengal. Politicians have criticised the ban of some newspapers from state libraries.

Mar 28, 2012

Tibetan Man Dies from Self Immolation

The Tibetan protester, who set himself on fire earlier this week to protest the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to India later this week for BRICS Summit on March 29, died on Wednesday.

Mar 28, 2012

Suspected IM Militant Arrested in Delhi; Explosives Recovered

The Dehli police arrested a suspected militant belonging to the Indian Mujahideen (IM) in Delhi on Wednesday.

Mar 28, 2012

Letter Leak Row: Army Chief Slammed over His Letter to PM

Indian Army Chief General VK Singh has come under fire over the leak of his letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stating that the country's armed forces do not have ammunitions to defeat the enemy. In a letter dated March 12, the Army Chief questioned the defence capability of the country.

Mar 28, 2012

Rajoana Hanging: Security Beefed Up on Punjab Bandh, CM to Meet President

Punjab has come to a standstill after a Chandigarh sessions court on Tuesday ruled the hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.

Mar 28, 2012

TRAI Issues Guidelines to Stop Misleading Tariff Advertisements

Do you think your telecom service provider has been playing an unfair game with you? Have you fallen prey to his exiting advertisements and opted to a plan that you never want to? However, henceforth, this might not happen with you again.

Mar 27, 2012

AK Antony Confirms VK Singh's Revelation About a Bribe Bid

Responding to the latest controversy that has raised the speculations over corruption in the Indian army, Union Defence Minister AK Antony in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday said that he would go to any extent to veto the contracts tainted with irregularities.

Mar 27, 2012

Court Verdict: Hang Balwant Singh Rajoana on March 31

Balwant Singh Rajoana has been given death sentence for his role in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. A Chandigarh sessions court on Tuesday ruled the hanging of the culprit on March 31.

Mar 27, 2012

Lok Sabha may Move Censure Motion against Team Anna

After being haunted for a few months over Lokpal Bill, it seems politicians have to decided to give Team Anna a piece of their mind. The Lok Sabha is apparently planning to move a censure motion against social activist Anna Hazare and his Team.

Mar 27, 2012

Kingfisher Airlines Likely to Lay-off its Employees: Sources

Kingfisher Airlines has been receiving brickbats from all the directions over its massive cut down in its flight operations, undue payments of salaries and outstanding tax amounts, owing to the debt crisis airlines is now mulling to resize its staff department and closing down of office across India in order to cost cut the expenses, said sources.

Mar 27, 2012

Maharashtra: Naxals Blast CRPF Bus, 16 Killed

At least 16 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra on Tuesday after a landmine blast by the Naxals blew up a bus carrying the army personnel.

Mar 27, 2012

Karnataka Wakf Land Scam: Congress in Rs 2 Lakh Crore Land Scam?

Karnataka is hit by another land scam after the land denomination scam hit the BJP. The State Minorities Commission has accused 38 Congress leaders of encroaching Wakf Board land that's worth Rs 2 lakh crore.

Mar 27, 2012

Indian Officers Tutor Election Commission of Maldives on Free & Fair Polls

The Maldives that was recently thrown into a political turmoil after a military coup has now sought India's training to carry out a free and fair trial in the small- inland tourist state.

Mar 27, 2012

Shed The Nuclear Weapons To Get Rid of Terror Threats: Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh presented India's initiatives in regards to terror threats and safety concerns surrounding the nuclear programmes at the Plenary of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on Tuesday.

Mar 27, 2012