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PM Modi denounces Hatred, bats for Religious Freedom
In the wake of rising attacks on religious places of worship in the country and derogatory remarks used by leaders of all religious communities against each other, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally broke his silence and warned the vested…
Swine Flu Death Toll rises to 603 across India
The Swine Flu death toll in India has now gone up to 603 with six more deaths being reported from Gujarat, eleven from Rajasthan and one from Mumbai. The death toll has now reached 150 in Gujarat. The total number of cases in Gujarat, has…
Barkha Dutt steps down as Group Editor of NDTV
Senior Journalist Barkha Dutt has resigned as the Group Editor of NDTV after serving the news channel for over 20 years, but will continue as the Consulting Editor till she sets up her own media venture.
Barkha Dutt will set up her own…
NCP Leader RR Patil dies of Cancer at 57
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Deputy CM and Home Minister of Maharashtra, RR Patil died at the age of 57. He was suffering from oral cancer. Patil, who was known for his controversial, yet straightforward talks,…
Not recommending President’s Rule: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Monday denied having any intention of dissolving the assembly or recommending President's rule in the state. "I have no intention of dissolving the assembly or recommending President's rule," Manjhi…
Saradha Scam: Trinamool’s Rajat Majumdar gets Bail
The Calcutta High Court Monday granted bail to Rajat Majumdar, the first Trinamool Congress leader to be arrested in the multi-crore rupee Saradha scam. Majumdar, a former IPS officer, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation…
India, Sri Lanka sign Nuclear Deal in New Delhi
India and Sri Lanka have signed a civil nuclear deal, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. "The bilateral agreement on civil nuclear cooperation...It is the first such agreement which Sri Lanka has signed," said Modi after holding…
Trinamool wins, but BJP rises to 2nd Spot in West Bengal
As expected, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress retained the Bongaon Lok Sabha seat with Mamatabala Thakur defeating her nearest rival Subrata Thakur of the BJP by over one lakh votes. In Krishnaganj Assembly seat, Trinamool candidate…
Veteran Communist Leader Govind Pansare Attacked
Veteran communist leader Govind Pansare and his wife were shot at near their home in Sagarmala in Kolhapur this morning. According to preliminary information, around 8 AM, two unidentified assailants accosted the couple on their morning…
Dawood’s Man Wanted in 1993 Mumbai Blasts arrested
A "D Company" sharpshooter wanted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts that killed more than 250 people has been arrested in Goa, police said Sunday. Superintendent of Police Karthik Kashyap said Sham Kishor Garikapatti alias 'Black Scorpion', 50,…