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Mumbai attacks: Police to file chargesheet in 60 days
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 18:01.Maharashtra's Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said that the state police will club all the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack cases together and chargesheet would be filed within two months. Visit this link to read more: Mumbai attacks: Police to file chargesheet in 60 days
Our Politicians Are Still Not Listening
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 18:01.<strong> By Colin Gonsalves</strong><br>In a knee-jerk reaction to the Mumbai terror attacks, Government of India proposes to enact The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2008. Under section 15, the prosecution is to be granted upto 180 days to file a chargesheet (it is a 90 day limit today after which the accused is granted bail mandatorily), the provisions for bail are stricter, and if arms or explosives are proved to be recovered from the accused, then the court is entitled to presume that the accused has committed a terrorist act Visit this link to read more: Our Politicians Are Still Not Listening
Indias New Anti-Terror Laws Draconian Say Activists
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 18:01.<strong> By Praful Bidwai</strong><br>Following the late November terror attacks in Mumbai, India has passed two tough laws being seen by rights activists as potentially eroding the countrys federal structure and limiting fundamental liberties Visit this link to read more: Indias New Anti-Terror Laws Draconian Say Activists
<![CDATA[Image: Taj Hotel memorial mourns terror victims ]]>
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 17:02.The Taj Mahal Tower hotel, when it reopened on Sunday evening, unveiled a poignant memorial to the victims of the terror attack in its lobby atrium among lit Christmas trees, candles for the victims, reindeers and fairy lights. Visit this link to read more:
<![CDATA[Emotional reopening for Hotel Trident ]]>
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 17:02.Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal arrived at the Trident Hotel to attend its opening ceremony on Sunday.Amidst tight security, curious onlookers gathered outside to be a part of the ceremony of the hotel, which opened its doors three weeks after the terror attack. A multi-religious prayer meeting was organised in the lobby of the hotel with staff members, media persons and guests participating in it. Visit this link to read more:
<![CDATA[Image: Taj Hotel memorial mourns terror victims]]>
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 17:02.The Taj Mahal Tower hotel, when it reopened on Sunday evening, unveiled a poignant memorial to the victims of the terror attack in its lobby atrium among lit Christmas trees, candles for the victims, reindeers and fairy lights. Visit this link to read more:
<![CDATA[A solemn, emotional reopening for Hotel Trident ]]>
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 16:01.Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal arrived at the Trident Hotel to attend its opening ceremony on Sunday.Amidst tight security, curious onlookers gathered outside to be a part of the ceremony of the hotel, which opened its doors three weeks after the terror attack. A multi-religious prayer meeting was organised in the lobby of the hotel with staff members, media persons and guests participating in it. Visit this link to read more:
<![CDATA[A solemn, emotional reopening for Hotel Trident]]>
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 16:01.Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal arrived at the Trident Hotel to attend its opening ceremony on Sunday.Amidst tight security, curious onlookers gathered outside to be a part of the ceremony of the hotel, which opened its doors three weeks after the terror attack. A multi-religious prayer meeting was organised in the lobby of the hotel with staff members, media persons and guests participating in it. Visit this link to read more:
<![CDATA[Trident Hotel reopens after prayer meet]]>
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 10:02.Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal arrived at the Trident Hotel to attend its opening ceremony on Sunday.Amidst tight security, curious onlookers gathered outside to be a part of the ceremony of the hotel, which opened its doors three weeks after the terror attack. A multi-religious prayer meeting was organised in the lobby of the hotel with staff members, media persons and guests participating in it. Visit this link to read more:
<![CDATA[Islamabad must act, says Pranab]]>
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 10:02.Taking a tough stance, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said that Pakistan had been given enough evidence regarding the Mumbai terror attacks and 'Islamabad must act'."We can deal only with the government of the day. Therefore, all arguments which are coming from the other side (Pakistan) are not really convincing," Mukherjee said. Visit this link to read more:
Islamabad must act, says Pranab Mukherjee
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 10:01.Taking a tough stance, external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee said Pakistan has been given enough evidence regarding the Mumbai terror attacks and now "Islamabad must act". Visit this link to read more: Islamabad must act, says Pranab Mukherjee
Railways to procure 3,000 AK-47 rifles
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 09:02.With trains and railway stations becoming soft targets of ultras, the Railways will procure 3,000 AK-47 rifles for its security personnel to combat terror attacks. Visit this link to read more: Railways to procure 3,000 AK-47 rifles
LeT financier confesses to role in Mumbai terror attacks
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:01.LeT financier in India, Sabauddin, has confessed to have helped Fahim Ansari to reece the Mumbai terror targets. He was trained at the same LeT camp as Kasab. Visit this link to read more: LeT financier confesses to role in Mumbai terror attacks
‘26/11 was a cold and calculated plan’: Pranab
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 05:02.NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday stated that the horrific Mumbai terror attacks were well-planned. “The terror attack Visit this link to read more: ‘26/11 was a cold and calculated plan’: Pranab
Mumbai hotels to reopen 3 weeks after attacks
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 15:01.The two luxury hotels targeted in the Mumbai terror attacks prepared Saturday to reopen with tightened security, welcoming guests again for the first time since the rampages that killed 164 people and left the Oberoi and Taj Mahal in tatters last month. Visit this link to read more: Mumbai hotels to reopen 3 weeks after attacks
Iran urges Pakistan, India to cooperate
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 12:01.The Islamic Republic says both India and Pakistan should cooperate to bring the culprits of the Mumbai terror attacks to justice. Visit this link to read more: Iran urges Pakistan, India to cooperate
Taj and Trident hotels in Mumbai to reopen after terror attacks
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 11:01.The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower and Trident Hotel reopen on Sunday after repairs following terrorist attacks last month. Visit this link to read more: Taj and Trident hotels in Mumbai to reopen after terror attacks
Some positive steps by Pak., but not enough: Rice
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 11:01.WASHINGTON: Pakistan has taken some "positive steps" after the Mumbai terror attacks for which India has blamed a Pakistan-based group but "they are n Visit this link to read more: Some positive steps by Pak., but not enough: Rice
<![CDATA[India set to mount diplomatic offensive on Pak]]>
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 10:02.Both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will interact with ambassadors and high commissioners stationed in Delhi and discuss with them the problem of the repeated terror attacks planned and executed by their masters sitting in neighbouring countries. Visit this link to read more:
India gets set to mount diplomatic offensive on Pak
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 10:01.Both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will interact with ambassadors and high commissioners stationed in Delhi and discuss with them the problem of the repeated terror attacks planned and executed by their masters sitting in neighbouring countries. Visit this link to read more: India gets set to mount diplomatic offensive on Pak
US offers India package on terrorism
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 08:02.The US is working on a package for India on dealing with the situation in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks for which a Pakistan-based terror group has been blamed, Admiral Timothy Keating, the head of the US Pacific Command, said.. Visit this link to read more: US offers India package on terrorism
Anti-terror law matter for people and govt of India: US
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 07:01.The United States has said India's move to bring in a new anti-terror law in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks was a "matter for the people and the government" of the country. Visit this link to read more: Anti-terror law matter for people and govt of India: US
Arrested man in 26/11 terror attack is Pakistani: Sharif
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 01:01.Nawaz Sharif, chief of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), said the entire country system seems to be collapsing and slammed the government for presenting a picture of a "failed state" in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Visit this link to read more: Arrested man in 26/11 terror attack is Pakistani: Sharif
Mumbai attacks: Bombay HC sets up panel
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 00:02.The Bombay High Court today constituted an interim committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge B N Srikrishna to recommend measures to the government with a view to preventing recurrence of last month's terror attacks in the city. Visit this link to read more: Mumbai attacks: Bombay HC sets up panel
Chidambaram calls meeting of CMs to discuss terror
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2008 - 20:01.The Centre has called a meeting of chief ministers on January 6 to discuss the country's preparedness to prevent terror attacks. Visit this link to read more: Chidambaram calls meeting of CMs to discuss terror
How Google Earth helped Mumbai attackers
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2008 - 12:01.Lashkar terrorist Ansari, arrested earlier this year with maps and details of the spots hit during the recent terror attacks, has conceded his masters showed him maps on Google Earth to pin-point specific targets. Visit this link to read more: How Google Earth helped Mumbai attackers
26/11 doesn't give worry about nuke safety in India: US
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2008 - 02:01.US has said it not worried over the vulnerability of atomic facilities in India in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks. Visit this link to read more: 26/11 doesn't give worry about nuke safety in India: US
BSF personnel on high alert
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 20:01.Amid heightened security in the country following the Mumbai terror attacks, has put its personnel, deployed along both western and eastern border, on high alert. Visit this link to read more: BSF personnel on high alert
Security of nuclear power plants under review: Kakodkar
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 16:01.The security of the nuclear power plants across the country was being reviewed in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, AEC chairman Anil Kakodkar said. Visit this link to read more: Security of nuclear power plants under review: Kakodkar
No live coverage of terror attacks
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 15:01.No live reporting of hostage crises, avoiding live contact with victims - these were some of the guidelines unveiled by India's News Broadcasters Association. Visit this link to read more: No live coverage of terror attacks
