INDIA NEWS - Page 12537

Journalist held for raping girls after filming them in ‘sting’Subscriber Only

April 19, 2009 16:36 IST

A freelance journalist was arrested in the national capital for allegedly raping two girls after filming them as victims of immoral trafficking in a sting operation,police said.

I do not regret hitting back at Advani: ManmohanSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 16:04 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said he does not regret having hit back at L K Advani,accusing him of indulging in "mudslinging" for the last five years.

India Inc optimistic on revival: PHDCCISubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 13:57 IST

India Inc is cautiously optimistic about the chances of a substantial economic recovery in this financial year.

Jat plays decisive role in Rajasthan’s SikarSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 13:51 IST

The all important Jat factor has always played a major role in the fortunes of political parties in this western Rajasthan constituency of Sikar.

Subways to come up near underground Metro stationsSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 13:24 IST

DMRC to construct subways near underground metro stations

Two security men killed in gunbattle in JKSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 12:54 IST

Two security personnel,including an army jawan,were today killed in a fierce gunbattle between militants and security forces in Doda.

Priyanka says she doesn’t feel need to enter politicsSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 11:19 IST

Star Congress campaigner Priyanka Gandhi says that she does not feel the need to enter politics as there are many ways to serve the people.

‘Varun’s speech much worse than what you saw on TV’Subscriber Only

April 18, 2009 17:44 IST

Defending the action taken against Varun Gandhi,CEC N Gopalaswami said that his controversial speeches in Pilibhit were virulent and 'much more than' what was shown on the television.

Lalu should tell-all about Cong: NitishSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 16:46 IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said the Railway minister should bare all facts about UPA before the country.

Tharoor granted bail in national anthem ‘insult’ caseSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 16:14 IST

Former UN diplomat-turned-politician Shashi Tharoor was granted bail on Saturday by a local court in Kochi in a case relating to alleged disrespect of the national anthem.

BJP’s Kandhamal nominee Sahu released from jailSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 16:14 IST

BJP candidate from Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency Ashok Sahu,who was sent to jail for his alleged hate speech,was released today,prison officials said.

Flag of secularism not safe in Cong hand: BrindaSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 16:14 IST

Claiming that the "flag of secularism is not safe in Congress' hand",CPI(M) politburo member Brinda Karat stressed the need for an alternative secular central government.

Third and Fourth Fronts formed to grab power: SoniaSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 16:12 IST

Lashing out at the Third and Fourth Fronts,Congress President Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that these were formed to 'grab power and chair'.

Amethi is family,says Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 15:34 IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Amethi was more like a family to him than a mere political arena where he goes to garner votes.

Advani might have ‘alerted’ black money depositors: PCSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 15:31 IST

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram described BJP leader L K Advani's 100-day plan to bring back illegal money stashed in foreign tax havens as a 'smokescreen' and wondered whether he was 'unwittingly' alerting those who have deposits outside.

Jagdish Tytler granted bail in defamation caseSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 13:11 IST

Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler was granted bail on Saturday by a Delhi court for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the lawyer of the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Maneka Gandhi files nomination from AnolaSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 12:27 IST

BJP candidate Maneka Gandhi filed her nomination papers from Anola parliamentary constituency without any fanfare.

Cong too responsible for Babri demolition: LaluSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 12:20 IST

In controversial remarks,RJD chief Lalu Prasad has said the Congress too was responsible for the demolition of the Babri mosque as it did nothing to prevent it.

Two terrorists gunned down in DodaSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 12:01 IST

Two LeT terrorists were gunned down and a woman over ground worker,providing shelter to them,was injured an encounter in Doda district.

Antulay’s ‘conspiracy theory’ might lead to his downfallSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 11:36 IST

'Hemant Karkare killing-conspiracy' missile fired by Union Minority Affairs Minister Abdul Rehman Antulay now threatens to hit him in the Lok Sabha polls.

ASI takes initiative on World Heritage DaySubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 10:43 IST

To celebrate the World Heritage Day on Saturday,the Archaeological Survey of India is organising a photo exhibition at the Pari Mahal in the foothills of Zabarwan.

SC chides IA for abrupt termination of air hostessSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 19:28 IST

The Supreme Court chided the Indian Airlines for abruptly terminating the services of nine air hostesses for being overweight.

BJP demands anti-tax haven laws to trace ‘black money’Subscriber Only

April 17, 2009 19:20 IST

BJP demanded specific anti-tax haven laws to bring back black money worth thousands of crores of rupees,stashed away by Indians abroad and asked the government not remain mute spectator to the efforts of G-20 to deal with the corrupt practice.

Sajjan Kumar smiles as brother gets his ticketSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 19:04 IST

Jat strongman Sajjan Kumar had the last laugh with Congress nominating his brother Ramesh Kumar for South Delhi seat from where his candidature was withdrawn.

Kasab retracts confession,says it was ‘forced’Subscriber Only

April 17, 2009 18:48 IST

The trial in the Mumbai terror attack case opened on Friday with the sole surviving terrorist Mohammed Amir Ajmal Kasab seeking retraction of his confession and the prosecution hinting at Pakistan army's involvement in training him and the other terrorists,who were killed.