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Rajat Gupta Surrenders before FBI, Arrested

Rajat Gupta, former Goldman Sachs director and ex-global head of McKinsey & Co, surrendered before the federal authorities Wednesday in connection to a hedge fund scam. He has been arrested and is in FBI custody.

Oct 26, 2011

J&K: 5 terrorist attacks in 2 days

Just on the heels of the statement made by Omar Abdullah that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Disturbed Areas Act would be revoked in some parts of the state, five terrorist attacks have taken place.

Oct 26, 2011

India Expresses Concern over Travel Advisories by US, Other Countries

India is concerned about the travel advisories some countries have issued to their citizens. The US, UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia have asked their citizens to be cautious while travelling to India, citing threats of terrorist attacks. This has prompted the country to raise its voice against the advisory.

Oct 26, 2011

Diwali Disturbs Man's Best Friend

Horrifying time for pets, especially man's best friend, has arrived. You may hear dogs bark every night but not during Diwali season. With people bursting firecrackers everywhere - on the streets, by-lanes and terraces, stray animals bear the worst brunt of Diwali celebrations.

Oct 25, 2011

Mass Rape in Kashmir: SHRC Calls for Fresh Probe

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has called for a fresh probe into a decade-old alleged mass rape incident in two villages in Jammu and Kashmir. The government has been asked by the SHRC to set up a special team to re-investigate claims that as many as 31 Kashmiri women were raped by members of the Indian Army in 1991.

Oct 25, 2011

Armed Forces Special Power Act: Ajit Seth Meets Omar Abdullah

A high-level team from the Centre has met with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, and his top bureaucrats, to resolve issues regarding the proposed withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from selected areas in the state.

Oct 24, 2011

Indian Army Chopper Lands in PoK, Army Officers Detained

An Indian Army helicopter was forced to land after it strayed into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir this afternoon. The Pakistani armed forces have detained four Indian army officers on board the chopper for violating the airspace

Oct 23, 2011

Probe Modi's Involvement in Gujarat Riot Case: Amicus Report

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi could be charge-sheeted for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The amicus curiae in the Zakia Jafri case disagrees with the view of the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Oct 23, 2011

'Namma Metro': 15-Minute Ride From Byappanahalli to M.G. Road

Enjoying the fifteen minutes ride, commuters are travelling the 6.7 km long metro ride between the eastern suburbs of Byappanahalli to MG road with all smiles in their faces.

Oct 23, 2011

Defence Ministry Against Revocation of AFSPA in J&K

The Defence Ministry is against the revocation of AFSPA and DAA in Jammu and Kashmir, even though the Chief Minister hinted on revoking the acts only in selected areas.

Oct 22, 2011

Yeddyurappa's Judicial Custody Extended

The Lokayukta court Saturday extended the judicial custody of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa till November 3.

Oct 22, 2011

2G Scam: Accused Charged With Criminal Breach of Trust

On Saturday, a special court in Delhi charged all 17 accused in the 2G scam, including former telecom minister A. Raja and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi's daugher, Kanimozhi, with criminal breach of trust and cheating.

Oct 22, 2011

AFSPA, DAA to be Revoked in J&K: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has assured the people of the state that the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act and the Disturbed Areas Act would be revoked in some parts of the state very soon.

Oct 21, 2011

Saif to be Crowned New Nawab

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan will soon be crowned the new Nawab of Pataudi, following the death of his father - Mansoor Ali Khan.

Oct 20, 2011

Jayalalithaa Arrives in Bangalore, to Appear in Rs. 66 Crores Court Case

Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa arrives in Bangalore to appear at a special court and claims that the Karnataka government has failed to provide sufficient security.

Oct 20, 2011