Serial Explosions Blow up Assam, 61 Dead, 470 Injured

Blowing the covers off governmental indifference to terror, growing partisanism and spiraling impunity of terror perpetrators, 13 high intensity blasts ripped through the north eastern state of Assam Thursday. At least 61 have already been reported killed in the near simultaneous explosions that targeted commercial areas of the state capital three other districts.

Car Bomb Rips Spanish University

A powerful car bomb ripped through a university Thursday in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona, wounding at least 15 people and setting a building on fire in an attack blamed on Basque separatists ETA, the bombings follow the arrest of at least four secessionist rebels last week

Opposition Blasts UPA for Assam Bombings

With repeated explosions chipping away at its anti-terror credentials and intentions, the ruling UPA coalition came in for blistering attacks from Opposition parties that attributed the Assam bombings to governmental indifference, vote bank politics and failures in the security apparatus and the intelligence system.

Sound Bytes: Leaders Condemn Assam Blasts

Condemnations for the ghastly serial bombings in Assam that killed 61 and injured another 470, continue to pour in. Strongly worded statements, flaying terrorism and expressing solidarity with those aggrieved in the blasts were issued by several leaders and nations Thursday.

“Bullying Powers” Near Collapse, Ahmadinejad

Known for his staunch criticism of the United States and its allies, hardheaded Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that the world's "bullying powers" hated globally and are near collapse, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.

No Forgiveness for Rajiv’s Assassins, TN Cong

More loyal than the king, sparking controversy amid mounting pressure from allies in the southern state, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Thursday said, the party will not forgive the Tamil Tigers for its role in the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi and asserted the Centre would act against forces threatening India’s unity.

Rajnath Defends Malegaon Accused

Lending credence to an editorial carried on this website, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajnath Singh broke his silence and defended Sadhvi Pragya Singh, earlier arrested from Indore for alleged involvement in the Malegaon blasts. Singh accused investigators of framing the former ABVP office bearer.

Jetiquette: Rival Airliner Leads Qantas Boeing to Safety

Averting another air tragedy involving the Australian flag carrier, an Air New Zealand plane guided a Qantas Boeing 747 to safety after its weather radar failed. Airline officials say no danger was caused to the 284 passengers on board the jet that remained blissfully unaware of the imminent danger.

Leaders Call for Raj Thackeray’s Arrest under NSA

The anti-North Indian campaign by MNS chief Raj Thackeray came under severe attack at the Union Cabinet meeting on Thursday night with strong demands made for his arrest under National Security Act as also a judicial inquiry into the killing of two youth from Bihar and UP youth in the state.

Cross LoC Trade a Breakthrough, Ban Ki Moon

Terming the launch of cross-LoC trade between India and Pakistan as the first step towards the beginning of a new era, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon Thursday encouraged the two countries to build on the initiative as it may lead to bigger changes in the years to come.