September 1, 2012
A court in Delhi has issued warrants against five Sikh militants who were earlier charged and found guilty of hijacking an Air India plane to Pakistan. The five already served jail terms in Pakistan, but court noted that the new charge sheet by the Delhi police included accusations for additional crimes.
August 31, 2012
Maya Kodnani was sentenced to 28 years in prison for instigating the killing of 97 Muslims in 2002. Over 30 people were convicted this week of murder and taking part in the riots.
August 31, 2012
By Sam Prasad Jillella - Special to MYDOSTI.COM
WASHINGTON DC — The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is a dynamic 23-year old organization.
August 31, 2012
Washington: Majority of Americans believe that President Barack Obama will win the November presidential elections, even as series of latest opinion polls have thrown out a virtual statistical tie between him and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
Will Obama get a second term?
August 31, 2012
Tehran: The 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit opened in Tehran Thursday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying that Iran is "not after nuclear weapons".
August 31, 2012
Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo struck first-half goals as Real Madrid beat 10-man Barcelona 2-1 to lift the Spanish Super Cup before a full house at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
August 31, 2012
Mumbai — Renowned music director Anandji Shah, of the Kalyanji-Anandji duo, was Thursday named recipient of the Lata Mangeshkar Award of the Maharashtra government.
Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan made the announcement selecting Anandji (79) for the honour for his over four decades' contribution to music and film industry.
The award, instituted in 1992, carries a case prize of Rs.500,000 and a citation, and will be conferred on the next birthday of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.
August 31, 2012
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed underscores the importance of Arunachal Pradesh, an area in the South China Sea at the center of a territorial dispute. Beijing, among other countries, has laid claim to it.
August 30, 2012
The US has placed sanctions on eight alleged leaders of Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e Taiba. LeT has been labeled a terrorist group by the US due to its strong links to Al-Qaeda, the Taliban and the Haqqani network.
August 30, 2012
NEW DELHI: There is a belief in certain sections that Yuvraj Singh's selection for World T20 Championships to be held in Sri Lanka next month was an emotional decision.
