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Pawar is Protecting Raj Thackeray: Abu Azmi

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:17:36 GMT

Claiming that he himself had not made any provocative speech in 2000, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi today alleged that Union Minister Sharad Pawar was shielding Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray.

Chishti Reunites With Family in Karachi After 20 Years

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:44:34 GMT

Pakistan's ailing virologist Khalil Chishti today reunited with his family after nearly two decades amidst moving and tearful scenes at the Karachi airport where hundreds of people gathered to welcome him.

Jagan Case: Land Acquisition Cost Cooked Up, Says CBI

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:31:29 GMT

Industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad, arrested by CBI in an alleged disproportionate assets case involving Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, has exaggerated to the tune of Rs 300 crore the land acquisition cost for Vanpic Project, initiated during the tenure of former chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, CBI claimed today.

Aarushi Case: Lady Cop's Behaviour Infuriates Judge

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:29:08 GMT

A special CBI judge, hearing the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case, today took exception to the behaviour of a woman police officer, who repeatedly laughed during the hearing.

Pak Denies Pilgrim Visa to Sikhs: SGPC

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:17:14 GMT

The SGPC today alleged the Pakistan High Commission had denied pilgrim visa to a group of Sikh devotees without assigning any reason.

Efforts to Bring All Parties On Board on Lokpal: Govt

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:13:00 GMT

The government today said it intends to get the Lokpal Bill passed in both Houses of Parliament for which it is trying to bring all political parties on board.

Western Embassies Get Threat Parcels in Pak: Police

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:06:48 GMT

Police in the Pakistani capital today said several Western embassies had received parcels containing a mysterious poisonous powder and a warning against the reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan that were closed nearly six months ago.

Pak Directs Officials to End NATO Blockade Fast

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:02:23 GMT

The Pakistan government has directed officials to finalise an agreement "as soon as possible" with the US to end a nearly six-month blockade of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said today.

Govt Considering Moving Certain Ads to Late Night Slots

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:59:25 GMT

Government is considering moving certain advertisements, which contain content not fit for unrestricted viewing, to slots outside family viewing hours following recommendations by the Administrative Standard Council of India (ASCI).

Media Making Free and Fair Trial Difficult: Jaitley

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:58:27 GMT

BJP leader and eminent lawyer Arun Jaitley today opposed any guideline to regulate the media but asked it to "discipline" itself when it comes to coverage of criminal cases where it is in the habit of passing judgments.