Events which led to execution of Afzal Guru

Events which led to execution of Afzal Guru It's been more than 11 years since five terrorists attacked Parliament and opened indiscriminate fire killing nine people on December 13, 2001. While police succeeded in killing all the terrorists on the spot, five Delhi policemen, a woman CRPF constable, two members of the watch and ward staff and a gardener also lost their lives in the attack. One video journalist, who was injured in the attack, also succumbed to...
08:52 PM, Feb 09, 2013

Delhi rape: Punish my son if he's guilty, says juvenile's mother

Delhi rape: Punish my son if he's guilty, says juvenile's mother As the juvenile justice board tries to determine the age of the sixth accused in the brutal Delhi gangrape-murder case, his family in Badaun in western Uttar Pradesh is shocked to know that he is still alive. The accused had left home five years ago and had been untraceable since then. His family now says he should be punished if found guilty. ...
08:27 AM, Jan 15, 2013

Delhi doesn't take care of its workers, rue the city's homeless

Delhi doesn't take care of its workers, rue the city's homeless Lakhs of people come to Delhi everyday in search of a good job, better life and a brighter future. But lack of economic or social support for the urban poor in the capital forces a large percentage to live on the streets. ...
08:30 AM, Jan 04, 2013
Over 3 lakh homeless braving winter chill on Delhi streets

Over 3 lakh homeless braving winter chill on Delhi streets

Over three lakh people in Delhi live on streets braving extreme weather, economic hardship and government apathy. Though there are arrangements of night shelters for homeless people, many don't prefer going there citing the transport cost involved in reaching the shelters. There are others who allege that police isn't sensitive towards them and abuse them. ...
11:47 AM, Jan 02, 2013

Delhi homeless brave winter chill worsened by state apathy, police abuse

Delhi homeless brave winter chill worsened by state apathy, police abuse Cold, hungry, and homeless - over three lakh people in Delhi live on the streets, braving extreme weather, economic hardship and government apathy. A basement near central Delhi's Hanuman Mandir has been home to Ram Sagar Pandey for the last 25 years. He says, "I am telling you. I have voted for Sheila Dikshit, without even having a ration card or an identity card." Ram Sagar Pandey sells trinkets at...
07:44 AM, Dec 31, 2012
30 Minutes: Brand Ramdev

30 Minutes: Brand Ramdev

This week on '30 Minutes', Divya Iyer highlights Ramdev's journey from yoga guru to a brand against corruption. ...
09:14 PM, Jun 18, 2011

UP teen case: Oppn steps up pressure on UP govt

UP teen case: Oppn steps up pressure on UP govt New Delhi: Five days after the controversial murder of a minor girl in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati finally broke her silence on Wednesday promising stern action. Mayawati said, "What happened in Lakhimpur is regretful... We are taking strict action. The government is ready for a CBI probe if the family of the victim want it. However, I fear that if the CBI took over the case it...
09:25 PM, Jun 15, 2011

Ramdev declares assets, doesn't disclose all

Ramdev declares assets, doesn't disclose all New Delhi: Baba Ramdev on Thursday made an attempt to silence his critics by giving details of his business empire. The yoga guru listed capital and expenses of his trusts but remained silent on companies run by his trusts. In the end he ended up hiding more than what he revealed. A smiling Acharya Balkrishna declared the overall worth of Brand Baba Ramdev - an empire estimated to be worth...
09:52 PM, Jun 09, 2011

Ramdev's aide denies charges, says he is Indian

Ramdev's aide denies charges, says he is Indian Haridwar: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's close aide Acharya Balkrishna surfaced in Haridwar on Tuesday, three days after he went missing following the police crackdown at the Ramlila Maidan on Ramdev's supporters, claiming that he was an Indian and not a citizen of Nepal as was being alleged by a Congress leader. Balkrishna claimed that all allegations made against him are false and he had not appeared in public as he...
07:11 PM, Jun 07, 2011
Is Baba Ramdev's campaign losing steam?

Is Baba Ramdev's campaign losing steam?

Baba Ramdev resumed his protest against corruption from Haridwar on Monday. ...
12:15 AM, Jun 07, 2011
Ramdev's fast: satyagrah or a political stunt?

Ramdev's fast: satyagrah or a political stunt?

CNN-IBN asked citizens across the nation whether Baba Ramdev's fast is a satyagrah or just a political stunt? ...
09:17 PM, Jun 06, 2011

Enraged Ramdev continues fast in Haridwar

Enraged Ramdev continues fast in Haridwar New Delhi: From the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi to his yagyashala in Patanjali Peeth in Haridwar, in his home turf Uttarakhand, yoga guru Baba Ramdev's movement against corruption was cruelly cut short. But the feisty new age yoga guru is undeterred. The midnight crackdown by the government may have broken up the massive crowd, but not his spirit. Baba Ramdev is in no mood to back off and has...
07:31 AM, Jun 06, 2011

What makes Baba Ramdev so influential

What makes Baba Ramdev so influential New Delhi: Baba Ramdev's threat of an indefinite hunger strike has left the government jittery. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Cabinet colleagues got into a huddle on Wednesday to try and resolve the crisis. So what is it about Baba Ramdev that makes him seem so influential, not just among politicians and celebrities, but also the aam aadmi. He cracks jokes, recounts stories and yes he also teaches yoga...
08:08 AM, Jun 02, 2011
As allegations fly, fear rules Bhatta-Parsaul

As allegations fly, fear rules Bhatta-Parsaul

Greater Noida: The National Council for Women has challenged the Uttar Pradesh Police forensic report that there were no human remains in the mounds of ash found at Bhatta and Parsaul villages. CNN-IBN revisited the villages to find out what the people have to say. The mounds of ash in Bhatta village in Greater Noida became the bone of contention between Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and the Mayawati government. ...
02:10 PM, May 21, 2011

Bhatta-Parsaul: did Rahul mislead PM?

Bhatta-Parsaul: did Rahul mislead PM? New Delhi: Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi seems to have misled Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the nation on alleged rape and killings at Bhatta-Parsaul. A CNN-IBN report finds that several of Rahul's claims are not backed by evidence. Rahul misquoted: Congress But the Congress stands by Rahul with the party maintaining that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati should order a judicial inquiry into the Bhatta-Parsaul violence. "What happened in...
12:58 PM, May 18, 2011