» Ex-MLA gave Delhi bombers Rs 8000, ex-minister promised help

Investigators are zeroing in on politicians who helped Indian Mujahideen terrorist Shahzad alias Pappu after his escape from the Batla House encounter, with the role of a former MLA from Uttar Pradesh, currently based in Noida, coming under close scrutiny.

» West Bengal is 'university' of Maoist activities, says Lalu

Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday described West Bengal as an 'university of Maoist activities' where the ultras get training and launch armed strikes in other parts of the country.

» Half of world's hungry live in India

India is high on the hunger map. Despite the government's tall promises on the food security bill, nearly 50 per cent of the world's hungry live in India and the global economic crisis may add more as food prices decline. Nutritional and health indicators are also extremely low.

» India rushing more troops to Chinese border with modern weapons

Indian government indicated that it is planning to strengthen troop posts along the borders with China and acquire modern weaponry and specialised vehicles for soldiers guarding the icy frontier.

» 100 relatives on Prez's Gujarat trip

More than 100 persons form part of President Pratibha Patil's ongoing entourage during her visit to Saurashtra.

» Andhra in chaos: Cong arrests its own MP

Congress MP L Rajagopal was taken into preventive custody on Monday ahead of his proposed fast to protest against creation of a separate Telangana state.