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July 30, 2012 8:48 PM

2002 Gujarat riots: 21 get life imprisonment

In Gujarat, a special court in Mehsana has pronounced life imprisonment to 21 convicted in the Dipda Darwaja 2002 riots case. All were found guilty of rioting and attempt to murder. A Police Inspector has been given one year imprisonment for dereliction of duty, shielding accused and destruction of ...

July 30, 2012 8:38 PM

Rescue ops on in train fire incident in AP, 32 killed

In Andhra Pradesh, 32 people were killed in a train fire accident near Nellore this morning. 26 people sustained injuries. The accident occurred when a bogey of the Chennai bound Tamil Nadu Express caught fire between Nellore and Vedaypalem on Vijayawada-Gudur section.An official press release says ...

July 30, 2012 8:18 PM

Fire on Tamil Nadu Express; 32 killed 26 wounded

In Andhra Pradesh, 32 people were killed in a train fire accident near Nellore this morning. 26 people sustained injuries. The accident occurred when a bogey of the Chennai bound Tamil Nadu Express caught fire between Nellore and Vedaypalem on Vijayawada-Gudur section. An official press release says...

July 30, 2012 5:58 PM

Gagan Narang wins India first medal at London Olympics

Ace Shooter Gagan Narang has won India its first medal at the London Olympics. Gagan clinched a bronze medal in the 10 metre air rifle event with an overall score of 701.1. Alin George Moldoveanu of Romania won the gold with an overall score of 702.1 while Niccolo Campriani of Italy won silver with ...

July 30, 2012 2:06 PM

Fire on Tamil Nadu express; 35 killed 26 injured

In Andhra Pradesh, 35 persons have been charred to death and 26 injured when the Chennai bound Tamil Nadu express caught fire between Nellore and Vedaypalem on Vijayawada-Gudur section during the early hours today. 28 Bodies have been recovered so far. The train had left New Delhi railway station at...

July 30, 2012 1:51 PM

22 convicted in a Gujarat riots case; 61 including ex- BJP MLA acquitted

In Gujarat, a special court in Mehsana has convicted 22 people for the killing of 11 persons of minority community in Dipda Darwaja area of Visnagar town during 2002 post Godhara riots. Court has also acquitted 61 persons including Prahalad Gosa former BJP MLA of Visnagar. Convicted 22 people includ...

July 30, 2012 12:59 PM

PM sets up committee to review taxation of development centres & IT sector

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has constituted a Committee to review taxation of development centres and IT sector. The Committee will engage in consultations with stakeholders and related government departments to finalise the Safe Harbour provisions announced in Budget 2010 sector-by-sector. It ...

July 30, 2012 12:52 PM

Fire on Tamil Nadu express; 30 killed 25 injured

In Andhra Pradesh, at least 30 persons were killed and 25 injured when the New Delhi-Chennai, Tamil Nadu express caught fire between Nellore and Vedaypalem on Vijayawada-Gudur section during the early hours today. Fire broke out at around 4.15 hrs in the S-11 compartment after the train left Nellore...

July 30, 2012 11:59 AM

Power Minister forms 3 member committee to probe Northern Grid failure

Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has constituted a three member Committee to probe into the failure of Northern Grid. Talking to media persons in New Delhi today, Mr. Shinde said, power to essential services has already been restored and overall supply of electricity will be restored soon. T...

July 30, 2012 11:08 AM

Fire on Tamil Nadu Express; 30 killed, 22 injured

At least 30 persons were killed and 22 injured when the New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu express caught fire between Nellore and Vedaypalem on Vijayawada-Gudur section in Andhra Pradesh in the early hours today. Fire broke out at around 4.15 hrs in the S-11 compartment after the train left Nellore Railw...

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