Indian police say an explosion outside the High Court building in New Delhi Wednesday morning has wounded at least 24 people. Officials say they are not yet sure what caused the blast. Indian television showed images of ambulances taking victims from the scene. This blast is the second explosion at the High Court this year. […]
Explosion Wounds 24 Outside Indian High Court
Posted September 7th, 2011 at 1:41 am (UTC-5)
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India, Bangladesh Sign Border Deal
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
Indian and Bangladeshi leaders have agreed to a deal that would settle their countries’ long-running border dispute. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh signed the agreement demarcating the 4,000 kilometer border between the two nations, during a visit Tuesday to Bangladesh. The deal allows for the exchange of 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 51 Bangladeshi […]
Indian Politician: Send WikiLeaks Founder to Insane Asylum
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
A leading Indian politician says that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be sent to an insane asylum, angrily dismissing allegations contained in a series of U.S. diplomatic cables leaked by the organization. U.S. officials allegedly described the chief minister of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh as a “first-rate egomaniac” who has “institutionalized corruption.” The […]
India Police Arrest Lawmaker on Bribery Charges
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
Police in India have arrested a federal lawmaker for allegedly bribing other lawmakers during a crucial confidence vote three years ago. Amar Singh was arrested Tuesday after being accused of bribing three members of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. At the time of the 2008 confidence vote, Singh was a member of the Socialist Party, […]
Indian Politician: Send Wikileaks’ Head to Insane Asylum
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
A leading Indian politician says that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be sent to an insane asylum, angrily dismissing allegations contained in a series of U.S. diplomatic cables leaked by the organization. Mayawati , chief minister of India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state, said Tuesday that Assange has either “gone mad,” or is being used by […]
Reports: Gandhi May Soon Return to India
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
One of India’s most powerful politicians may soon return home after undergoing surgery in the United States for an undisclosed illness. Local media reports say that Sonia Gandhi, the 64-year-old president of India’s ruling Congress party, could return as early as Tuesday. Party officials announced on August 4 that Gandhi had undergone a successful operation […]
India’s PM Visits Bangladesh
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is in Bangladesh for a two-day visit aimed at improving bilateral relations. Mr. Singh is holding talks with his Bangladesh counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, on a wide range of issues. Indian officials say the trip is likely to produce agreements to give India expanded access to two major Bangladeshi ports and […]
Two-Day Separatist Strike Begins in Indian Kashmir
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
A general strike to demand the release of political prisoners in Indian Kashmir has shut down much of the region. Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani, currently under house arrest, called for the two-day work stoppage to begin on Tuesday. Local media report businesses and public transportation were largely shut down in Srinagar, the capital of […]
India to Consider Land Acquisition Reform Bill
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
India’s parliament is set to debate legislation aimed at providing greater compensation for farmers whose land is purchased for industrial development. Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh says the bill attempts to balance the need for faster urbanization with the need to protect the interest of landowners. Ramesh says the cabinet approved the land acquisition reform […]
India’s PM Visits Bangladesh
Posted September 5th, 2011 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh begins a two-day visit to Bangladesh Tuesday aimed at improving bilateral relations. It is the first such visit by an Indian leader to the neighboring country since 1999. Mr. Singh is due to hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, on a wide range of issues. Indian officials say […]
