Dowry case against Arjun Singh

A dowry case has been registered against Union Minister Arjun Singh on a complaint from the father of his grand daughter-in-law Priyanka.
Reacting to the reports Arjun Singh told newsmen: 'It has nothing to do with me. I stay away from family matters.'

Major setback to congress as Himachal's minister resign

It seems that the stars are not favouring Congress these days as senior cabinet minister GS Bali resigns from the ministry following a TV channel’s sting operation showing him dancing with call girls in Dharamshala last week.

One killed in Nandigram clashes

Nandigram once again witnessed violence resulting one dead and three injured after clashes erupted between supporters of the Bhumi Uchched Pratirodh Commitee and CPI-M cadres. A 12-hour-long bandh has also been called in the area by BUPC after police lathicharged its members in a rally, injuring 36 people including its leader.

A "goal" can bring happiness

Strong determination, commitment and passion to do a specific task can provide a perfect equation to achieve any goal. But a 'goal' can bring smiles on various feared and pessimistic massess. This is what happened in the war torn Iraq. The massess heard loud and continuous gun shots, fired by security personnel and other fellow men, but nobody was fearful, just because all of them were celebrating their country's victory over Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup Football final. The goal by Captain Younis Mahmoud, gives his citizen a chance to cheer up and enjoy the power of unity.

This glorious victory can help a lot in improving the situation in Iraq, since the team comprising of all the factions like Shias, Sunnis and Kurds won its maiden Asia Cup despite their proper training and other basic amenities. Lets hope that the only goal by Younis Mahmood, may bring peace in the war torn nation.

Andhara Cabinat okays 4% Muslim quota

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has accepted recommendations of the BC Commission on providing four per cent reservations to ‘socially and educationally backward Muslims’ in education and employment. It proposes to soon bring an Ordinance to give effect to the decision. The reservations will come into force from the current academic year itself.

India, Pak agree to free fishermen and prisoners

Reiterating the commitment to combat terrorism in either side of the border, India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to release fishermen in each other’s custody as also prisoners who have completed their sentences by their respective independence days on August 14 and 15.

Abducted BBC journalist freed in Palestine

Allan Johnson, the BBC correspondent who was abducted by the militia men at Gaza, was freed by captives in the early hours of Wednesday. The journalist was abducted on March 12.

Woman army officer commits suicide in Jammu

In yet another case of stress, a woman army officer, Captain Megha Razdan of 113 Engineering Regiment (Electrical and Mechanical Engineer) committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her official residence in Kunjawani army camp in the outskirts of Jammu, on Monday.

Yuvraj leads India for a series win

An unbeaten 61 by Yuvraj Singh has helped India to beat South Africa by six wickets and clinch a rare cricket series triumph abroad on Sunday.

Chasing 149 to win in 31 overs in the rain-curtailed series decider in Belfast, India faltered and fumbled before picking themselves to post 152 for four in 30.2 overs.