Monday, October 31, 2011

Malegaon blasts: Additional chargesheet against nine accused

Malegaon blasts: Additional chargesheet against nine accused

Malegaon blasts: Additional chargesheet against nine accused

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 07:50 AM PDT

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday informed a court hearing the 2006 Malegaon bomb blast case that it would file additional chargesheet against the nine accused on November 4.

Meet Nargis, the seven billionth baby, born in UP

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 06:58 AM PDT

A baby girl named named Nargis who was born early this morning at a village in Uttar Pradesh has been declared one of the world's symbolic "seven billionth" babies.

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session on 2G deferred amid sharp differences

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 06:48 AM PDT

A parliamentary committee studying the telecom scam had to cancel an important session today after there was total chaos among its members.

'Is Indian Army more powerful than America's?' asks Imran Khan

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 06:24 AM PDT

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan led a massive gathering of his supporters in Lahore on Sunday as he sought to galvanise his fledgling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf party by raking up the issue of the rights of Kashmiris and seeking withdrawal of Indian troops from Jammu and Kashmir.

Driver steals employer's credit card, goes on shopping spree

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 05:46 AM PDT

Gold jewellery worth one lakh purchased with a stolen credit card was recovered from one Jaspreet Singh Bhatia, 25, from his hideout in Uttam Nagar.

Supreme Court notice to Omar govt on 'custody' death

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 05:44 AM PDT

The death of a National Conference worker in Jammu and Kashmir, after he was handed over to the police by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, continues to be a major controversy for Mr Abdullah.

J&K custodial death: Supreme Court issues notice to Omar Govt

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 05:27 AM PDT

The Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government on the alleged custodial death of National Conference worker Syed Mohammad Yousuf.

Live Blog: Saif takes over as 10th Nawab of Pataudi

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 05:23 AM PDT

Actor Saif Ali Khan went through an inauguration ceremony of sorts - one which makes him the tenth Nawab of Pataudi. Saif's father, Mansoor Ali Khan, who was also on of India's most celebrated cricketers, died recently. Today's ceremony was presided over by senior residents from 52 villages. Pataudi lies on the outskirts of Delhi.

Jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh stolen from Nainital bank locker

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 05:12 AM PDT

Gold jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh has reportedly been stolen from a locker of Nainital Bank. The victim is a retired deputy general manager (DGM) of Food Corporation of India (FCI). The incident has been reported from Shalimar Bagh area of northwest Delhi.

Will India stand by Team Anna despite controversies?

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 04:48 AM PDT

Will the supporters of Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement's supporters remain engaged as it wades into the choppier waters of Indian politics? Rallying huge numbers of Indians to fight corruption is one thing. But persuading them to join in a broader, politically inflected movement to transform public life may prove much tougher.

Cash-for-votes scam: High Court seeks police response on bail pleas

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 04:31 AM PDT

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from the police on the bail pleas of four accused, including Sudheendra Kulkarni, a former aide of BJP leader LK Advani, and two ex-BJP MPs in the cash-for-vote scam.

Narendra Modi to showcase Gujarat in China

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 03:56 AM PDT

Narendra Modi is likely to visit China November 8 and is expected to make a pitch for greater Chinese investment in Gujarat and showcase his state as a hub for foreign investment. In particular, Modi is likely to discuss the prospects of Huawei, China's biggest telecom company which has a considerable presence in India, investing in Gujarat.

Reddys' judicial custody ends today

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 03:54 AM PDT

The judicial custody of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law B V Srinivas Reddy ends on Monday.

India remembers Indira Gandhi on 27th death anniversary

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 03:35 AM PDT

The country fondly remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 27th death anniversary today with President Pratibha Patil leading the nation in paying rich tributes to the departed leader.

Will an Indian baby be the world's seven billionth?

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 02:42 AM PDT

7 billion population: Today is a historic day as according to the United Nations, the world will reach the seven billion population milestone. Given the fact that India contributes to 51 babies every minute, chances are the 'milestone baby' can be born in India. The UN also predicts that India's population will outnumber China by 2025.

Karnataka High Court to hear Yeddyurappa's bail plea today

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 02:25 AM PDT

The Karnataka High Court will resume hearing the bail plea of former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa today. The BJP leader was arrested on October 15 after a special Lokayukta court charged him in alleged irregularities in denotifying government land.

Kerala minister dies of a heart attack

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 01:55 AM PDT

Kerala Food & Civil Supplies Minister TM Jacob died of a heart attack late Sunday night.

Mirchpur Dalit killings: Court verdict likely today

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 01:15 AM PDT

A Delhi trial court on Monday is likely to deliver its verdict on the quantum of sentence against 15 people, convicted for burning alive a 70-year-old Dalit man and his physically-challenged daughter.

Revisiting India's billionth baby, Aastha

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 01:14 AM PDT

When India's billionth baby, Aastha was born on May 11, 2000, she was promised free education, free travel and medical facilities. But even after 11 years, she is still waiting like the rest of India's nearly 1.2 billion population. Getting the government to deliver these basic facilities is still is a challenge.

Won't tolerate corruption in BJP-ruled states: Advani

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 04:21 PM PDT

With land and mining scams dogging the BJP government in Karnataka, party's veteran leader L K Advani, today, said the BJP will not make any compromise with corruption in the states ruled by it.

Thousands cheer as Metallica rocks Bangalore

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 03:30 PM PDT

A day after heavy metal giant Metallica's debut gig in Gurgaon was called off, the band rocked Bangalore today, amid tight security. Thousands of fans were seen screaming, cheering and head-banging as one of the world's best-known rock band sang some of their most iconic songs. The group performed at the Palace Grounds in the city.

Maruti: Trouble at the Plant

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 01:51 PM PDT

On the ground, at Manesar hundreds of workers sitting on strike, has been the reality of the past 5 months. These are workers from Maruti's car making plant.

Right time to move decisively against corruption: PM

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Underlining the urgency to fight corruption in public life, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said it is the right time to move decisively in this direction.
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