Monday, April 25, 2011

US charges 4 more Pakistanis in 2008 Mumbai attack case

US charges 4 more Pakistanis in 2008 Mumbai attack case

US charges 4 more Pakistanis in 2008 Mumbai attack case

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 06:32 PM PDT

Four Pakistanis have been charged as co-conspirators in the 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people, including six Americans, US prosecutors said on Monday.

'Bengal worst governed state, CPM made it a killing field'

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 05:09 PM PDT

Union home minister P Chidambaram, on Monday, tore into the CPM-led Left Front government in Bengal, accusing it of turning the state into a "killing field" and leaving its finances in a "precarious" condition.

Aruna Shanbaug showing signs of life

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 04:13 PM PDT

Aruna Shanbag, the longest incumbent of KEM Hospital, whom SC didn't grant euthanasia showed signs of life on Monday.

OC staffers get talking after chief lands in jail

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 04:02 PM PDT

After months of inactivity, there was a buzz in the NDCC building where the organizing committee (OC) is functioning. News of the arrest of former CWG 2010 head, Suresh Kalmadi seemed to have infused those still working in the OC with life.

Suresh Kalmadi: An ex-pilot who flew high in networking, politics

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 04:00 PM PDT

Three-time Lok Sabha MP from Pune and boss of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) since 1996, Suresh Kalmadi is regarded in political and sporting circles as a go-getter and a survivor.

They can't believe the 'undisputed king' of sport is behind bars

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:59 PM PDT

The endgame for Suresh Kalmadi has begun, or so it seems. His arrest on Monday was greeted with muted celebration within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), though some of his supporters said the development has come as a "shock".

Achuthanandan on fast seeking endosulfan ban

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:56 PM PDT

Kerala chief minister V S Achuthanandan led a day-long fast demanding nation-wide ban on the polluting pesticide, endosulfan, on Monday with even the BJP backing the demand.

ED to charge Kanimozhi for money laundering

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:54 PM PDT

Enforcement Directorate is all set to slap charges under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against DMK leader Kanimozhi, who was chargesheeted by the CBI on Monday as a co-conspirator in the 2G scam.

CWG scam: Host of babus, politicos remain in line of fire

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:42 PM PDT

The V K Shunglu committee pinned down the culpability of various agencies and also recommended prosecution and investigation in some cases.

Despite violence, 80% turnout in Kashmir panchayat polls:

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:41 PM PDT

The fourth phase of panchayat polls in 11 blocks of Jammu & Kashmir on Monday saw 80.31% turnout despite violence in Baramulla's Ruhama village.

Kanimozhi: A shy poet who turned into scam co-conspirator

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:13 PM PDT

In January 2007, inaugurating the folk extravaganza Chennai Sangamam conceived by his daughter, an overwhelmed M Karunanidhi acknowledged that Kanimozhi was his literary heir.

In Tamil Nadu first family, Kanimozhi stands alone

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:11 PM PDT

Kani, as the 43-year-old is called in family circles, never had many well-wishers within the Karunanidhi clan.

Karunanidhi used Kalaignar TV to check Maran empire

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:09 PM PDT

Kalaignar TV was started by chief minister M Karunanidhi's family in 2007 to counter the growing clout of Maran brothers—Kalanithi and Dayanidhi—and their business empire centred around Sun Network.

Sai darshan: VVIP rush leaves devotees out in heat

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:03 PM PDT

As thousands of devotees poured into Puttaparthi for a last glimpse, huge winding lines extending 2-3 km marked the scene. Devotees stood on the road in sweltering heat for up to 4 hours.

Sachin breaks down on seeing Baba's body

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 03:02 PM PDT

Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar couldn't control his emotions and wept like a child while paying homage to Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Sai Kulwant Hall on Monday.

Crude bombs found inside Kolkata-Delhi Rajdhani

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:53 PM PDT

Three crude bombs were recovered on 12313 Sealdah-Rajdhani Express between Asansol and Dhanbad on Monday evening, sending security officials into a tizzy.

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust to meet soon on way forward

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:52 PM PDT

While the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust will meet soon to take 'key decisions' after Sai Baba's last rites on Wednesday, a sense of anxiety pervades the 400-acre Prasanthi Nilayam.

Five-in-one vaccine to be introduced soon

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:46 PM PDT

After years of discussion and a recent promise to Bill Gates, India is now rolling out the country's first pentavalent vaccine.

SC raps Centre for anti-naxal militias

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:42 PM PDT

The SC Court on Monday questioned the legality of recruitment of tribals as Special Police Officers (SPOs) in the anti-naxal operations terming it as a policy to divide the locals and arm one against the other without accountability.

Less than half of India's population have access to iodised salt

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:40 PM PDT

Just about 1 in 3 people consume iodised salt in Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.

CBI noose tightens around 2G big guns

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:39 PM PDT

A third, and possibly the last, chargesheet in the 2G scam could detail a couple of other money trails that the CBI is investigating and it could also name more telecom companies, agency sources said on Monday.

CBI refuses info on Balakrishnan under RTI

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:37 PM PDT

The CBI has admitted that it received two complaints against former CJI K G Balakrishnan but refused to give details under RTI.

Antony, forces stress on unconventional threats rather than China, Pakistan

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:27 PM PDT

Rather than full-blown conventional wars with Pakistan or China, India at this point in time is faced more with unconventional threats like jihadi outfits getting hold of "dirty" nuclear bombs, crippling cyber-attacks and "hybrid forms of warfare".

Timing of expose into Bhushans' plot allotment questioned

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:25 PM PDT

Senior SC lawyer Vikas Singh's alleged expose against noted lawyer Shanti Bhushan and his son Jayant on the Noida plot allotment came only days after the Allahabad HC had refused to entertain his petition in which allegations were made.

CBI relies on Radia tapes in 2G investigation

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:19 PM PDT

Terming Kanimozhi the "active brain" behind operations of Kalaignar TV, the CBI's supplementary chargesheet also makes indirect reference to the Niira Radia tapes.
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