Indian officials say Maoists rebels have kidnapped a lawmaker in the eastern state of Orrisa, where two Italians were abducted by rebels last week. Authorities say a group of armed men snatched state legislature member Jhina Hikaka from his car early Saturday. Police say the men left leaflets in Hikaka’s car, listing the same 13 […]
Maoists Kidnap Indian Lawmaker Amid Italian Hostage Talks
Posted March 24th, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
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India May Back UN Resolution Against Sri Lanka Alleged War Crimes
Posted March 19th, 2012 at 3:45 pm (UTC-5)
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says his government may support a United Nations resolution criticizing Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes in the final stages of the country’s civil war. During a speech to parliament Monday, Mr. Singh said New Delhi is “inclined to vote in favor of the resolution that will, hopefully, advance our […]
India Pursuing Fourth Iranian in Delhi Bombing
Posted March 17th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Indian authorities are going after a fourth Iranian in connection with a plot to attack Israeli diplomats. The Press Trust of India reports Indian authorities Saturday issued an arrest warrant for Masoud Sedaghatzadeh. Malaysian authorities arrested Sedaghatzadeh last month in connection with a failed bomb plot in Bangkok. Indian police said Friday that they believe […]
India Pursuing Fourth Iranian in Delhi Bombing
Posted March 17th, 2012 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Indian authorities are going after a fourth Iranian in connection with a plot to attack Israeli diplomats. The Press Trust of India reports Indian authorities Saturday issued an arrest warrant for Sedaghatzadeh Masoud. Malaysian authorities arrested Masoud last month in connection with a failed bomb plot in Bangkok. Indian police said Friday that they believe […]
India’s Tendulkar Scores Cricket’s Only 100th Century
Posted March 16th, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar has become the only man in the history of the sport to score 100 international centuries. Tendulkar had waited more than one year to reach the milestone of scoring 100 or more runs in either a Test match or a one-day international. He achieved the landmark figure on Friday in […]
Evidence Shows Tehran Connection in New Delhi, Bangkok Bombings
Posted March 16th, 2012 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
India is seeking international arrest warrants for three Iranians suspected of being part of a plot to attack Israeli diplomats. New Delhi Police Chief Brijesh Gupta said Friday India has contacted Interpol about warrants for the three men, thought to be behind last month’s bombing of a car belonging to the Israeli embassy. He said […]
India Parliament Wants Govt. to Take Stand on Alleged Sri Lanka War Crimes
Posted March 13th, 2012 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
India’s parliament on Tuesday tried to pressure the New Delhi government to take a firmer approach to allegations of war crimes in Sri Lanka in the final stages of the country’s civil war. Instead of debating scheduled budgetary issues, the parliament had to be suspended for several hours after lawmakers demanded action on an upcoming […]
Indian Officials Pledge Return to Economic Boom
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
India’s flagging economy showed signs of recovery in the first two months of 2012 as industrial output in January grew at its fastest pace in 7 months and car sales hit a record high in February. Indian officials on Monday sought to reassure the public that Asia’s third-largest economy will soon regain its high-growth momentum. […]
Paint Poisoning Suspected in Indian Death
Posted March 9th, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
Indian officials say a teenage boy has died and nearly 200 people have been hospitalized in Mumbai after suffering suspected allergic reactions to contaminated powder paint used in Holi, an Indian festival of color. Vast amounts of paint are sprinkled on revelers during Holi, a Hindu festival which celebrates the victory of good over evil. […]
India Police Arrest Iran-Linked Journalist for Attack on Israeli Diplomat
Posted March 7th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Indian police say they have arrested a local journalist working for an Iranian news agency for possible connections to last month’s bombing of an Israeli diplomatic vehicle. Mohammed Kazmi appeared in a New Delhi court Wednesday, a day after his arrest. Authorities claim Kazmi had been in touch with a suspect they believe may have […]
