India
» IT conduct raids on homes of realtor, hotel owners
Bangalore | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Income Tax officials today conducted simultaneous raids on homes and offices of a prominent realtor, who is also a member of the Congress party, and on two hotel owners in the city.
» Nitish reiterates demand for Kosi rehabilitation package
Patna | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today reiterated his demand for approval of Rs 14,800 crore rehabilitation package by the Centre for flood-affected Kosi area in North Bihar.
» MP Ass'ly passes 5 Bills
Bhopal | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly today passed five Bills, including Indian Forest (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, in the House.
» Chasing cat proves costly
Ratlam | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
A tribal accidentally burnt his hut while trying to chase away a cat in this district's Chhawni Dodiya village this morning, police said.
» Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch
Jammu | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Security forces today foiled an infiltration bid from across the border in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources here said.
» Attack on IBN was spontaneous : Shiv Sena
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut today said ''the attack on the offices IBN network channels in Mumbai and Pune news channels was spontaneous.'' In an interview to a TV channel, Raut said the IBN had been critical of Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and that was intolerable to his party. Raut, who is also Executive Editor of Senas newspaper Saamna, said, ''Media is not God -- criticism of Balasaheb Thackeray will not be tolerated, and criticism of Sena is also criticism of Marathi Manoos.'' A group of 20-25 Shiv Sena activists attacked journalists and damaged property at the offices of IBN7 and IBN Lokmat, the Hindi and Marathi news channels of the IBN Network, in north-east Mumbais Vikhroli today.
» PM, Moily, Advani discuss names for new CIC
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha L K Advani and Law Minister M Veerappa Moily held this evening to finalise the name for new Chief Information Commissioner, could not reach any decision.
» Centre asks states to protect railway properties
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Centre today directed state governments to take effective measures for the protection of railway properties and ensuring smooth running of trains. According to an official release issued here, to ensure the smooth running of trains, the Centre has started providing pilot engines to run before vulnerable trains as per the advise of police authorities.
» Consumer price for agri, rural labourers up by 7 points
Shimla | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and Rural Labourers (RL) for October 2009 increased by seven points each to stand at 522 points for AL and 521 points for RL.
» TN storms into semis
Shimoga | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Defending Champion Tamil Nadu Boys stormed into the semi-finals defeating Punjab in straight sets 3-0, while hosts Karnataka defeated Rajasthan 3-0 to join their neighbours in the last four stage of the National Sub-Junior Volleyball Championship here today.
» Bhatt's ton fetches three points for Gujarat in drawn tie
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Rajul Bhatt hammered 186 as Gujarat piled up a massive 536 in its first innings against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Cricket Super League Match At the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium which ended in a tame draw today.
» WB, Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra enter semi
Kannur | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Hosts Kerala crushed Madhya Pradesh (11-0), West Bengal trounced Andhra Pradesh (5-0), Jammu and Kashmir drubbed North East-2 (7-0), Orissa beat Uttar Pradesh (2-0) and Maharashtra beat Punjab (1-0) on the third day of the group league matches of the 1X All India BSNL Football tournament being played here today.
» BPCL and IOC split points
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Bharat Petroleum Corporation snatched a point from the Indian Oil Corportion as they played a one-all draw in their Group B quarter-final league match in the 46th Jindal Steel Nehru Hockey Tournament being played at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium here today.
» Germany pickup first gold in Table Soccer
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Torben Merz gave Germany their first gold medal as he overcame a stiff resistance in the junior singles category, from Indian Harvinder Singh Johal by 5-4, 5-3 in the final of the India Open Master International Table Soccer Series being organised by Table Soccer Federation of India at the Manav Mangal Smart School hall in Mohali today. Torgen recorded a goal average of +36 by playing five matches and maintaining an unbeaten record.
» R Bhatt 186 takes Gujarat 536 in a drawn match against Hyderabad
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Rajul Bhatt Hammered 186 as Gujarat piled up a massive 536 in the first innings against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Cricket Super League Match At the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium with ended in a tame draw today.
» Happy with overall bowling performance, says Dhoni
Ahmedabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said overall he is happy with the way his spinners bowled but added that they could have bowled tighter line. Speaking to the media after the first Test was drawn, Dhoni said,''I am satisfied with our spinners. If you see Muralitharan was in the opposition side, he is the greatest we will see, even he didn't get the bounce or turn he is known for. It was difficult for our bowlers to bowl.'' ''It was a placid track and the Sri Lankan side really play the spinners well,'' he added.
» Sangakkara rules out any psychological advantage for second Test
Ahmedabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara today ruled out any psychological advantage going into the second Test, saying that,''It is going to be even when we go to next location. We all have to start fresh. It was a good team effort and there were few very good individual performances in which we can take confidence in though.'' Speaking to mediapersons after the first Test ended in a draw here today, Sangakkara described the wicket as one,''If you were a batsman you would like it. I don't think anyone expected this wicket to be this flat. Last time around South Africa dominated the entire Test Match on a seaming wicket. We had our best chance when we had them 32 for four, but we gave it away after lunch. There was not much for the guys on the last two days. Those few chances early on, but those are all ifs and buts. But it was a good Test Match for both sides, especially for us.'' Speaking about the rookie pace bowler Chanaka Welegedara, the Sri Lankan captain said the hardest thing to do is do is not to expect to play the match and to be told five minutes before the toss that you are going to play. ''The way he responded showed he has lot of character and lot of hunger. He has been out of cricket and he was bowling really well. For some reason he was out for a while and he has now comeback and he has got a long way to go,'' he stated.
» NCC shooters excelled in National Shooting championships
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Shooters from Chandigarh NCC Directorate returned to the city today after reaping a rich haul of 10 medals at the 53rd National Shooting Championship which concluded yesterday at Jalandhar. Total medal tally of the shooters was three gold, three silver and for bronze.
» Rookie Nicollet runs Mehra close at Classic Golf Resort
Gurgaon | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Sharmila Nicollet, making her bow as a professional, nearly upstaged the experienced Smriti Mehra before the latter birdied her final hole to win by a solitary stroke at the Rs 168,750 first Leg of the Womens Professional Golf Tour here today. Mehra, who played to par today, tallied two-under 214 for the event to pocket the winner's cheque of Rs 50,468. Nicollet finished with an aggregate of 215 to take home Rs 30,468. Nalini Singh Siwach who finished third at 221 and earned Rs 20,470 for her effort.
» Mens compound team wins gold medal
Kolkata | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
India won a gold and two silver medals in the team championship of the 16th Asian Archery championship at Bali today.
» Goa earn 3 points against Rajasthan in drawn match
Margao | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Goa had to be content with three points by virtue of their first innings lead over Rajasthan when the four-day Ranji plate ''A'' group cricket match ended in a tame draw on the last day, today, at the MCC ground in South Goa.
» RBI to launch polymer currency soon
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
One hundred crore pieces of polymer currency notes of Rs 10 will be introduced in the country soon, government said today.
» Azad: India projected to have 80 million diabetics by 2030
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today said though the exact number of diabetics in India was not known, it is projected that India would have largest 80 million in the world by 2030. According to ICMR, WHO estimates suggest that there were 32 million diabetics in India in 2004, he said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
» 1067 rooms registered by Delhi Govt under Bread & Breakfast scheme
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Delhi Government has registered 346 establishments with 1067 rooms under the 'Bread and Breakfast' scheme to provide accommodation for foreign tourists arriving in the city during the Commonwealth Games next year, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
» Foreign tourists increased in J and K in 2008: Selja
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
There was an increase in the number of foreign tourist to Jammu and Kashmir in 2008 over 2007, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
» Issue of lifting travel advisory taken up from time to time: Selja
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Ministry of Tourism takes up the matter regarding lifting of travel advisories as and when issued by different countries to avoid any adverse impact on tourism to the country, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
» 35 monuments untraceable, admits Govt
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Out of 3675 monuments and sites of national importance coming under the control of ASI, 35 of them across the country are found to be untraceable, the Rajya Sabha was informed.
» AP to launch intensive multisectoral campaign on AIDS
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today directed the officials to launch a renewed intensive campaign in the State to make people aware of the seriousness of HIV/AIDS. Mr Rosaiah reviewed the issues, activities and efforts being made for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the state by the A P State AIDS Control Society. The Chief Minister said AIDS had to be wiped out from the state with a systematic campaign and effective preventive steps.
» HC judges declare assets on website
Chennai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
All the 54 judges of the Madras High Court, including Chief Justice H L Gokhale, today made their assets public by hosting them on the court's website.
» Congenital heart defects common among children
Tirupati | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
One in every 125 babies is born with congenital heart defects, a common birth defect among children.
» CBI launches raids at offices of Steel Rolling Mills
Chennai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Special Crime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today raided the offices of four city-based Steel Rolling Mills, after it came to light that they evaded central excise, running into several crores of ruppees.
» With AIADMK back in fray, fierce tussle ahead in two bypolls
Chennai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The by-elections to two Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu on December 19 would witness a fierce tussle with opposition AIADMK deciding to contest and take on the ruling DMK in the bypoll.
» National Book Fest (from Feb 7)
Mysore | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
A week-long National Book Festival will be held at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds here from February 7, Kannada Book Authority Chairman Siddhalingaiah. Addressing a meeting at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in connection with the State-level Kannada Book Festival, he said the festival had not been held in the last 20 years. The book festival would be of international standard with a touch of modern technology. Cultural programmes would be held on all seven days, he added. The festival will be held in association with the Kannada Book Authority, Mysore District Administration, Department of Public Instructions, Department of Collegiate Education, Mysore Zilla Panchayat, University of Mysore and Karnataka University, Dharwad. More than 1,000 publishers from National Book Trust, New Delhi, Kasargod, Tulunadu Prakashana of USA, Karnataka Natak Akademi, Karnataka Yakshagana Academy and Kannada Sahitya Parishat will participate.
» K'taka CM admits delay in rehabilitation work
Gulbarga | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
State Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today agreed with Governor H R Bhardwaj's statement saying flood relief operation was affected due to political infighting in the ruling BJP.
» Bangalore Metro's cost may reach Rs 12,000 Cr: Official
Bangalore | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
With the extension of the line and escalation of realisation estimates, the total cost of the Bangalore Metro may reach Rs 11,500 to Rs 12,000 crore from the present Rs 8,300 crore, Bangalore Metro Railway Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Managing Director Sivasailam said here today. Speaking to the FKCCI members, he said the total length of the Metro from the present South to North and East to West corridor would be extended from the 33 km to 42 km stretch.
» Research centre for radioisotopes, radiation technology
Mangalore | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Board of Research and Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), a wing of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), will fund Mangalore University to set up a Centre for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology, Vice Chancellor K M Kaveriappa said today.
» AP Assembly bypolls scheduled on Dec 19
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The by-elections to Pulivendula Assembly Constituency at Kadapa District in Andhra Pradesh would be held on December 19, State Election Officer I V Subba Rao said today.
» Security to be tightened for municipal poll
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Police today made elaborate security arrangements for smooth conduct of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation(GHMC) elections scheduled on November 23.
» Yeddyurappa rules out CBI inquiry into illegal mining
Gulbarga | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today ruled out recommending to the Centre CBI inquiry into the illegal mining in Bellary district on the lines of Andhra Pradesh Government. Addresssing a press conference at Surpur, about 120 KM from here, he said there was no need for a CBI inquiry on the illegal mining activities as no such activity was taking place here. ''I do not think there is a need for an inquiry by the CBI in to the mining activities in the State as no such illegal mining being taken place,'' Mr Yeddyurappa added.
» BSNL launches 3G mobile services
Chennai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) today announced the commercial launch of its 3G mobile services.
» Radioactivity threat from Malta ship turns out to be hoax
Chennai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Ending nearly six-hours of high anxiety, an anonymous call that a Malta-registered ship ''MV Garland'' , which docked at the outer anchorage off Chennai Port was carrying radioactive material, turned out to be a hoax. Tension mounted at the Chennai Port, when an anonymous caller warned the Traffic Manager of the Port that the ship, with 29 crew members, including 24 Iranians and five Filipinos, was carrying radioactive material.
» Case on cops in suicide case
Cuddalore | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
A case has been registered against five police constables attached to the Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) in connection with the death of a woman in 2004.
» 3 killed, 6 hurt badly as van hits lorry
Villupuram | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Three persons were killed and six seriously injured when the van in which they were travelling to Sabarimala in Kerala hit a stationary lorry at Valakur near Tindivanam in this district.
» New low pressure to bring rains
Chennai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
A new trough of low pressure area has formed over the South West Bay promising to bring rainfall for the next 24 hours.
» RDO probe ordered into quarry mishap
Kancheepuram | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Police today arrested two employees of the stone quarry here where five workers were killed and 11 others injured IN A jelatin sticks explosion when lightning struck them last evening.
» Kartheeka Brahmotsavams at Tiruchanoor temple
Tirupati | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Thousands of devotees participated in the `Rathothsavam,' part of the annual'' Kartheeka Brahmotsavams,'' at the Tiruchanur Temple here this morning.
» NCC cadets celebrate Raising Day
Kozhikode | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
As many 75 Naval NCC Cadets from various colleges and schools participated in a 'Run for Fun' and other programmes organised as part of National Cadet Crops Raising Day.
» Revenue Minister asks Governor to specify work not done
Davanagere | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Karnataka Minister for Revenue Karunakar Reddy today said if the Governor brings to the knowledge of the government any specific work which was not attended to in the flood affected areas it would be looked into.
» CTD cancels registration of 9 petrol bunks
Puducherry | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Commercial Tax Department(CTD) of the Territorial Administration today cancelled the registration of nine petrol bunks which failed to clear the sales tax arrears to the Government.
» Haritha to be launched on Nov 21
Visakhapatnam | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority(VUDA)Vice-Chairman V N Vishnu today said the prestigious and much awaited Singapore Class Township Project 'Haritha' would be launched on November 21.
» 1 held for breaking temple hundi
Puducherry | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Police today arrested the thief who broke the hundi of the Jayamkonda Mariyamman temple at Nellithoppe here two days back.
» Civilian injured in blast near CRPF bunker in Kishtwar
Jammu | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
A civilian today got injured in a blast in a bunker in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, sources here said.
» Connecting tribals to mainstream a big challenge: Sharma
Bhopal | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Doordarshan Director General Aruna Sharma today said connecting tribals with mainstream of development while preserving their traditions and culture, has been a big challenge before the media.
» 3 children die in road mishap
Guna | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Three school-going children were killed and seven others injured today when a milk tanker collided head-on with a truck near Binaganj on Agra-Mumbai national highway here.
» Tehsildar caught taking bribe in Punjab
Kapurthala Nov 20 | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The vigilance staff today arrested the Kapurthala Tehsildar for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant for a correction in a Girdawari.
» Two injured in group clash in judicial court complex
Phagwara | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Panic gripped the Phillaur Judicial Court complex today, when about a dozen armed assailants belonging to one group, attacked and seriously wounded two members of a rival group just outside the court room here.
» Chautala calls for closing of malls in Haryana
Karnal | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Haryana Assembly, Om Prakash Chautala has advocated closure of all malls in the state ''as they impinge on the rights of small time shopkeepers and traders''.
» Babbar Khalsa militant brought to Rupnagar from Tihar Jail
Rupnagar | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Punjab Police today brought Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Baljit Singh Bhau, who was lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail, to Rupnagar for interrogation in a case registered at Sadar Police station here a few days back.
» UP govt announces Rs 1 lakh on Thokia's member
Lucknow | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Uttar Pradesh police has hiked the reward on the head of Sudesh Patel alias Balkhad, the member of dreaded Thokia syndicate, to Rs 1 lakh.
» Ajay Chautala challenges Hooda to debate on inflation
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) has challenged Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for public debate on rising prices, government corruption, horse-trading of MLAs and other relevant public issues.
» Guv and CM mourn death of labourers on Rohtang
Shimla | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Himachal Pradesh Governor Prabha Rau and Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal have expressed grief over the death of eight labourers, who died after being caught in a high velocity 'snow storm' (spin drift) at Rani Nalla near Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft) in Kullu district today.
» Unclaimed bag leads to Panic in rly station
Raigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Panic prevailed among passengers this morning after a bag was found abandoned on the tracks at the local railway station under the Eastern Railway.
» Haryana emerging as educational hub: Guv
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia today said the state was emerging as an education hub in the country.
» GNDU win NZ inter varsity youth festival trophy
Kurukshetra | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar bagged the overall championship running trophy, whereas the runner up trophy was won by Kurukshetra University in 25th North Zone Inter University Youth Festival which concluded here today.
» Amar Singh seeks stay on arrest
Allahabad | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh today filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court, seeking stay on his arrest in connection with Rs 500 crore money laundering case registered against him.
» Tragedy averted as army defuses IED in Rajouri
Jammu | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Timely detection of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted at Saaj on Rajouri-Thannamandi road by the Armys Road Opening Party (ROP) averted a major possible tragedy today, official sources said.
» Action to be taken against CEO: Min
Bhopal | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Madhya Pradesh Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargava today said in the Assembly that action would be taken against Khargone district's Janpanchayat Badwah's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) if he was found guilty in a case related to indiscpline.
» Haryana to observe Armed Forces Flag Day
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Haryana Government has decided to observe Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7, throughout the state to commemorate the bravery and supreme sacrifices of soldiers in protecting the honour of the motherland.
» UP cabinet approves PPP model in technical and medical education
Lucknow | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
In a major decision to give impetus to technical education, Uttar Pradesh government has decided to establish and run technical education institutions on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
» Mad dog barges into class room, bites students
Nahan | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
A mad dog created a scare when it barged into a class room in government high school in Dhanduri village in Sirmour district and bit two students today.
» Haryana ready to bear cost of metro to Bahadurgarh
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Member Parliament from Rohtak Deepender Hooda today said the Haryana Government has offered to bear the expenditure of connecting Bahadurgarh with metro rail and he has got a Rs 25 crore project sanctioned from the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) to construct a link road from Gijodaud mode to Gwalison on National Highway No 71.
» Cold wave conditions grip North West
Chandigarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Cold wave conditions prevailed over the plains of the North West region as cold winds swept across Punjab and Haryana, leading to a further dip in the night temperatures.
» Dengue kills 86 in MP
Bhopal | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Anup Mishra today admitted in the Assembly that the expected improvement had not taken place in health services but added that responsibilities were bestowed and accountability fixed from the level of the Minister to those of Principal Secretary, Secretary, Commissioner, Director and other officials with a view to betterment.
» Dy Speaker directs probe
Bhopal | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker Harvansh Singh today directed Home Minister Umashankar Gupta to initiate a probe into the incident of alleged misbehaviour with a dalit woman and registering of a false case against a local MLA who came to rescue her in Balaghat district's Warasivni village.
» Couple found dead in Azamgarh
Azamgarh | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
A couple was found dead under mysterious circumstances in their house in Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh today.
» Shun violence and doors for dialogue open: Sonia to Maoists
Ranchi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
As Maoists struck in various parts of poll-bound Jharkhand state today, Congress president Sonia Gandhi asked the ultras to eschew violence, asserted that nothing could be achieved through such acts and that the doors of dialogue were always open.
» Have learnt a lot from India: Dalai Lama
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Praising India's culture of peace and non-violence, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama today said he has learnt a lot from the country.
» PM condoles death of B Shankaranand
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the passing away of veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister B Shankaranand. ''We have lost a leader whose contribution to the cause of the poor and the downtrodden will long be remembered,'' he said. He noted that Shankaranand was a veteran Congress leader who served his country and people with great distinction in a long public career -- he was a Minister in the Centre under three Prime Ministers and distinguished himself as a Member of Parliament for seven consecutive terms.
» Advani agrees with SP for early decision on Liberhan: Amar Singh
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Demanding early tabling of the Liberhan Commission Report and speedy trial of culprits of the Babri Masjid demolition, Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh today said he had spoken to BJP veteran L K Advani over the issue and he was also in agreement with him.
» SC issues notice to Delhi Govt on plastic ban
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Delhi Government on a petition challenging the ban imposed on polythene bags in the city.
» Remember India while talking about Asia: Dalai Lama
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Referring to the US-China Joint Statement in Beijing related to Asian issues, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama today said everybody should remember India while talking about the continent.
» SC rejects petition seeking ban on idols emersion in rivers
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Supreme Court today declined to enteratin a petition seeking ban on emersion of idols of Gods and Goddesses in rivers.
» Railway technicians to protest on Nov 23
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Technical Employees Association of Railways (TEAR) today called for a protest on November 23 to demand pay scale at par with the technicians of other departments.
» No objection to Mirwaiz's China visit: India
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
India today said it had no objection to Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Omar Farooq visiting China and that it had not prevented any Kashmiri leader from travelling abroad.
» Decision on Sugarcane Control Order victory of all parties: Sushma
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Deputy Leader of the BJP in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj today welcomed the Government decision to accede to the Opposition demand for deleting the clause in the recently promulgated Sugarcane Control order which provided that the difference between the State Advised Price(SAP) and the Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane will be paid by the state governments.
» No meeting scheduled between Indian, Pak Fn Mins at CHOGM
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
No meeting is scheduled ''as yet'' between External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM) at Port of Spain.
» One's liberty can't be curtailed on mere suspicion: SC
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The Supreme Court has ruled that a mere suspicion that a person cannot survive in the country without indulging in smuggling activities is not the ground to curtail the liberty of such a person.
» 44 new H1N1 cases in Delhi
New Delhi | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Forty four new and confirmed cases of H1N1 Flu were identified in various hospitals and under home quarantine in the capital today. Delhi government's Nodal Officer for H1N1 Dr Anjan Prakash told UNI here that of these 44 new cases, 34 were children. With this, 4182 cases have been reported in the capital so far, of which more than 90 per cent patients had been successfully treated and discharged, she added. Till date, the figure of H1N1-affected children became 2298. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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