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Samajwadi Party Worker Shoots Government Official, Arrested

A local Samajwadi party worker Monday shot a Block Development Officer (BDO) defying the warnings from the party head and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.

Mar 26, 2012

General VK Singh Baffles Defence Ministry by his Candid Revelation on a Bribe Bid

The Army Chief, VK Singh, has kicked off a fresh controversy by making stunning revelation about a bid to bribe him that ignited an outrage in Parliament on Monday. Meanwhile, visibly perplexed Defence Minister AK Antony had ordered a CBI probe into the charges levelled by Singh.

Mar 26, 2012

ATS Guns Down 2008 Ahmedabad Bombing Suspect, Two Arrested

After four long years of probing into 2008 Ahmedabad bombing Maharashtra ATS team Monday claimed to have gunned down one terror suspect in connection with the terror strike and arrested two. A constable was also injured during the shootout.

Mar 26, 2012

Ban Ki-moon Urges All Nations to Protect UN Personnel

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged all nations to join forces to protect the thousands of United Nations personnel who risk their lives to help people in need around the world.

Mar 26, 2012

Kandahar Massacre: US Pays $50,000 Each to Victims

The American government on Saturday paid a compensation of $50,000 each to the families of victims who were killed in an alleged massacre carried out by a U.S soldier in Afghanistan this two weeks ago.

Mar 26, 2012

Manmohan Singh Meets Top CEOs of Korea in Seoul

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday met the top CEOs of Korea and sought larger monetary investments in India.

Mar 26, 2012

Bring Lokpal or Taste Defeat in 2014 Elections, Warns Anna Hazare to Government

Anna Hazare on Sunday, held a daylong fast at Jantar Mantar in protest against corruption, reviving anger among the masses and stepping up pressure on the UPA government over the introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill. This fast was for the stronger mechanism under the Lokpal that provides an appropriate security for the whistleblower's life.

Mar 26, 2012

Tibet Issue: Protester Sets Himself on Fire

In a fiery anti-Chinese protest rally organised by the Tibetan Youth Congress a Tibetan protester set himself on fire in New Delhi ahead of a visit by China's president.

Mar 26, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Maoists Free One Of The Two Italians

One of the two Italian hostages, Claudio Colangelo, was released on Sunday by Maoists while another remains captive . Meanwhile, rebels have also scaled down their demands from 13 demands to just two to free the hostage

Mar 25, 2012

Anna Hazare Says Govt Is 'Deaf And Dumb'

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Sunday termed the government as "deaf and dumb."

Mar 25, 2012

Anna Hazare Is Back To The Pavilion, Restores To Fast At Jantar Mantar

After a three-month gap, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare resumed his hunger strike in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday.

Mar 25, 2012

UN Chief Asks North Korea To Reconsider Rocket Launch Plan

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to reconsider the plan to launch a long-range rocket.

Mar 25, 2012

Manmohan Singh Invites Korean Firms To Invest In India

Manmohan, who is on a bilateral tour in the Republic of Korea, encouraged Korean firms for more investments in India and suggested the small and medium sized companies to launch its business in Indian markets.

Mar 25, 2012

India Spared No Effort To Strike Balance In Resolution Against Sri Lankan War Crimes: Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sent a letter to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to mend the seemingly strained links after India had supported the UN resolution on war crimes by the island nation.

Mar 25, 2012

PM Heads for 2012 Seoul Nuclear Summit; Talks on India's Initiatives in Nuclear Safety and Security

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will present India's initiatives towards safety concerns and measures to tackle threats posed by nuclear terrorism at 2012 Seoul Nuclear Summit. Meanwhile, he will take an official visit to the Republic of Korea at the invitation of President Lee Myung-bak.

Mar 24, 2012