India’s home minister said Friday that investigators trying to track down those responsible for this week’s deadly bomb blast at New Delhi’s High Court have turned up some “promising” leads, but nothing more. Palaniappan Chidambaram told reporters investigators are working non-stop but that none of the leads are conclusive. He also said India is working […]
New Delhi Blast Leads Not ‘Conclusive’
Posted September 9th, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Blast Claim Suspect Detained in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Posted September 9th, 2011 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir said Friday they have detained a man suspected of sending an e-mail claiming responsibility for a bomb blast at New Delhi’s High Court that killed at least 12 people. Earlier Friday, police detained five other people for questioning as they probe rival claims of responsibility for Wednesday’s attack. Police arrested the […]
Indian Police Detain 5 in Court Bomb Investigation
Posted September 9th, 2011 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Indian police said Friday they have detained five people for questioning as they probe rival claims of responsibility for Wednesday’s bomb attack outside a New Delhi courthouse that killed 12 people. Police investigating an email claim of responsibility arrested the owner of an Internet cafe in Indian-controlled Kashmir, his brother, and an employee. Later, two […]
Indian Police Detain 3 in Court Bomb Investigation
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Indian police have detained three people for questioning as they probe rival claims of responsibility for Wednesday’s deadly bomb attack outside a New Delhi courthouse that killed 12 people. Police investigating an email claim of responsibility arrested the owner and two employees of an Internet cafe in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Authorities received an e-mail attributed to […]
Indian Police Detain 3 in Court Bomb Investigation
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
Indian police have detained three people for questioning and released sketches of two suspects in connection with Wednesday’s deadly bomb attack outside the High Court building in New Delhi. At least one of those in police custody is the owner of an Internet cafe in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Police are investigating whether al-Qaida-linked militants used his […]
India’s Sonia Gandhi Returns Home after US Surgery
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
The head of India’s ruling Congress party, Sonia Gandhi, has returned home after undergoing surgery in the United States for an undisclosed illness. A party spokesman said the 64-year-old returned home Thursday and was “fine” after spending about a month abroad recovering from surgery. Party officials announced on August 4 that Gandhi had undergone a […]
Indian Police Detain 3 in Court Bomb Investigation
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Indian police have detained three people for questioning and released sketches of two suspects in connection with Wednesday’s deadly bomb attack outside the High Court building in New Delhi. At least one of those in police custody is the owner of an Internet cafe in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Police are investigating whether al-Qaida-linked militants used his […]
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Indian Capital
Posted September 7th, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Indian capital, New Delhi, late Wednesday, jolting residents out of their beds. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Witnesses say the tremors, which lasted several seconds, shook buildings in and around the city just before midnight. The earthquake was also felt in New Delhi’s suburbs.
Earthquake Shakes Indian Capital
Posted September 7th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
An earthquake hit the Indian capital, New Delhi, late Wednesday, jolting residents out of their beds. Witnesses say the tremors, which lasted several seconds, shook buildings in and around the city just before midnight. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Indian media report that the quake’s magnitude measured 6.6.
Court Bombing Kills 11 in Indian Capital
Posted September 7th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
A powerful bomb exploded outside the High Court building in the Indian capital Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and injuring some 76 others. Police say the “medium intensity bomb” was hidden in a briefcase near a main gate to the courthouse in New Delhi, where people were waiting to enter the building. Authorities say […]
