New Delhi: Congress on Wednesday distanced itself from party leader Shakeel Ahmed's remarks that the blast near BJP office in Bangalore will help the Opposition party politically and said it does not view the problem of terrorism in terms of political benefit or loss. "We all know terrorism is a national issue or problem. And not only that to some extent an international problem. We do not view the problem...
06:33 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Around 16 people were injured in a blast that took place just 100 meters from the BJP office in Malleshwaram, Bangalore on Wednesday. ...
05:36 PM, Apr 17, 2013
After his party colleague Shakeel Ahmed's controversial tweet on Bangalore blast came under fire, Congress leader and Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh said Ahmed's tweet was his personal opinion and that Congress party does not politicise terror attacks. ...
05:28 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Bangalore: A loud bang and the next moment three cars went up in flames and a bike blown to smithereens, recounted witnesses to a terror strike outside the Bharatiya Janata office in Bangalore buzzing with activity ahead of the May 5 Assembly polls. "All of us were sitting in a police van in front of which the cars and a motorbike were parked. I heard a deafening sound and when...
05:14 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Ahmedabad: An alert has been sounded across Gujarat in the wake of the blast near the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Bangalore on Wednesday, a top police officer said. "We have sounded alert to police commissioners and district police heads in the state following the bomb blast in Bangalore," state police chief Amitabh Pathak said. When asked whether security at state BJP office in Ahmedabad and other offices in...
05:00 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Bangalore: The capital of Karnataka once again faced a terror strike when a bomb exploded near the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Malleshwaram on Wednesday morning injuring at least 16 people including 11 police personnel. Two temples are also located near the blast site and at the moment of explosion, several devotees were on their way to the places of worship. Fortunately there were no deaths even as the...
04:41 PM, Apr 17, 2013
New Delhi: BJP on Wednesday termed as unfortunate the bomb blast outside its office in Bangalore and maintained that this "terror act" appeared to be the job of some sleeper cells active due to "lack of efforts" in fighting terror by the Centre. BJP President Rajnath Singh refused to react to Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed's contention that the blast would help the right-wing party in the forthcoming Assembly elections in...
04:35 PM, Apr 17, 2013
A medium-intensity blast took place near the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Malleshwaram in Bangalore. Sixteen people have been injured in the blast in the area that is close to two major temples. ...
02:47 PM, Apr 17, 2013
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday found itself in a spot after party spokesperson Shakeel Ahmad posted a controversial tweet on the Bangalore blast. Ahmad tweeted, "If the blast near BJP's office in Banglore is a terror attack,it will certainly help the BJP politically on the eve of election." Reacting to the tweet, BJP Spokesperson Shahnawaaz Husain said, "This is an unfortunate comment. Congress takes benefits from blasts, we don't."...
01:59 PM, Apr 17, 2013
A blast near the BJP office in Malleshwaram in Bangalore on Wednesday left many injured. The explosion took place near a temple just metres away from the BJP headquarters. Approximate location of the blast site (indicated by the green arrow): ...
01:16 PM, Apr 17, 2013
3:40 pm: The Home Ministry confirms that the Bangalore blast was a terror attack. 2:39 pm: 11 policemen have been injured in the Bangalore blast, say sources. 2:30 pm: Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde says, "Have constituted an enquiry into the Bangalore blast under the Special Secretary of Home department. I will have interaction with the Karnataka government and the police." 2:16 pm: Mumbai put on high alert after Bangalore...
12:48 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has said that the West Indies all-rounder Ravi Rampaul made all the difference in their nail-biting win over Delhi Daredevils in the Super Over here. "When we were buying players this year, I specially told the team management that I want Ravi (Rampaul) in the side because he can be deadly with the bat. And if we didn't have that six (he had...
12:26 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Bangalore: The sixth season of the Indian Premier League saw another match decided in a Super Over on Tuesday when AB de Villiers' two late sixes helped Royal Challengers Bangalore pip Delhi Daredevils, but the South African says Super Overs are not enjoyable for players. "It might be entertaining for the viewers but I tell you, it's not very enjoyable when you're out there with so much pressure and only...
11:50 AM, Apr 17, 2013
Bangalore: A blast near the BJP office in Malleshwaram in Bangalore on Wednesday left 16 people injured including eight policemen. The explosion reportedly took place near a temple just metres away from the BJP headquarters. Bangalore Police said that several cars have been damaged in the low intensity blast including a police vehicle. The police added that the cause of the blast in not known yet. The blast comes weeks...
11:08 AM, Apr 17, 2013
Bangalore: This IPL stuff is not for the faint-hearted. Match 21 of the league ended in a tie, forcing the second Super Over of the season which resulted in Ravi Rampaul striking twice to secure Royal Challengers Bangalore a thrilling win that moved them to top of the IPL 6 leaderboard. What looked a straightforward chase, with RCB on 129 for 2 needing 24 runs in 25 balls with eight...
11:57 PM, Apr 16, 2013
Live updates from Game 21 of IPL season 6 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. The bottom-ranked Delhi Daredevils are desperately chasing their first victory after four outings, but it will not be easy against a mighty Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home ground. Delhi, the most consistent team in 2012, are sinking fast and will be up against the second-ranked team in IPL...
07:20 PM, Apr 16, 2013
A look back at the first two weeks of the IPL and what has been notable about it, in particular the way teams have been dependent on certain individuals. Chris Gayle scoring = RCB winning Ravi Rampaul and R Vinay Kumar can say otherwise, but Royal Challengers Bangalore's success is interlinked with Chris Gayle. The big-hitting West Indian has clicked big time in two of RCB's four matches, and both...
01:14 PM, Apr 16, 2013
Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Ravi Rampaul Monday said the team has the firepower to win matches even without any contribution from explosive opener Chris Gayle. "Even when Gayle doesn't perform, there are other young Indian players waiting for the opportunity to prove themselves. They haven't got a chance yet because Virat Kohli and AB de Villeirs are performing well. Our batting has not really gone down to the tail....
09:24 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Bangalore: The bottom-ranked Delhi Daredevils are desperately chasing their first victory after four outings, but it will not be easy against a mighty Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home ground. Delhi, the most consistent team in 2012, are sinking fast and will be up against the second-ranked team in IPL 6 which boats a batting line-up that includes Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in its top four....
07:47 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Saisudha, who has been living in Bangalore for 18 years, turns CJ to talk about the potholed state of the city's roads. ...
12:35 PM, Apr 15, 2013
