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2G Scam: High Court to Hear Kanimozhi's Bail Plea Today

The Delhi Court will hear the bail plea of DMK MP Kanimozhi, who has been in jail since April 2011 in connection to 2G spectrum scam.

Nov 25, 2011

Maoist Leader Kishenji Killed in Police Encounter

Elusive Maoist leader, Koteshwar Rao (alias Kishenji) was killed on Thursday evening, in an encounter between the rebels and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in West Bengal's West Midnapore region.

Nov 24, 2011

Bhanwari Devi Case: CBI Submits Second Report

Significant developments are expected in the Bhanwari Devi case, following the submission of the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) second report, on Thursday.

Nov 24, 2011

IFFI: Madhuri Dixit Inaugurates Indian Panorama Section

Bollywood actress, Madhuri Dixit, inaugurated the Indian Panorama section of the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), on Thursday, in Panaji, Goa.

Nov 24, 2011

Winter Session of Parliament Adjourned for Three Successive Days

It appears that disputes over the resolution of the inflationary spiral will stall the winter session of the Indian Parliament.

Nov 24, 2011

Lakshmi Mittal is Britain's Most Influential Asian for 2011

According to weekly newspaper Eastern Eye, 61-year-old Lakshmi Mittal, a Non-Resident Indian and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ArcelorMittal, is the most powerful Asian in Britain, for the year 2011.

Nov 24, 2011

Tamil Nadu Bans 'Dam 999' Release

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the release of "Dam 999", with immediate effect. The film was due to release on Nov. 25.

Nov 24, 2011

Youth Slaps Union Minister Sharad Pawar

Union Minister for Agriculture and Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar was slapped by a youth in New Delhi Thursday.

Nov 24, 2011

Maoist Violence in Left Wing Extremist States Declines: Report

Incidents of Maoist violence have declined in all Left Wing Extremist (LWE) states, except Bihar and Maharashtra, in 2011, according to data provided by Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Wednesday's Rajya Sabha session. The figures are accurate up to Nov. 14, 2011.

Nov 24, 2011