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Pranab to control the ‘nuke button’ till PM recoversSubscriber Only

January 25, 2009 11:00 IST

A day before PM Manmohan Singh got admitted into AIIMS for his heart-bypass,he signed a document delegating the vital Nuclear Command Authority powers to External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee. Besides,the PM appointed Mukherjee as the Finance Minister till he is fully recovered to take the charge back.

Manmohans 14-hr long by-pass surgery successfulSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 21:28 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday underwent a successful coronary by-pass surgery at AIIMS,a complex beating-heart operation that took nearly 14 hours.

26/11 attack: ‘Narendra Modi trying to help PakistanSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 18:25 IST

Gujarat CM Narendra Modi came in for a sharp criticism from state leaders in BJP and Opposition Congress for his controversial remarks on evidence gathered in Mumbai terror attack which has given handle to Pakistan to counter India's position.

India,Kazakhstan sign nuclear pactSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 16:46 IST

India signed a civil nuclear pact with Kazakhstan under which the uranium-rich Central Asian country will supply much-needed fuel to atomic plants in the country.

Manmohan’s surgery: No need to worry,say doctorsSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 15:04 IST

Though Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is undergoing a complex bypass surgery,leading cardiologists said it is a routine operation performed at AIIMS and there is nothing to worry.

Cong rules out change of leadership in GovtSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 13:45 IST

Congress ruled out any change of leadership in the Government in view of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's illness.

Antony to perform PM’s customary duties on R-daySubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 13:22 IST

Defence Minister A K Antony will perform all the customary duties of the Prime Minister during Republic Day.

Railways pump in Rs 250-cr to beef up securitySubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 12:19 IST

Following the Mumbai terror attacks,the Central Railways has decided to install a Rs 230 crore Integrated Safety System to beef up security.

Hit-and-run: Four killed in BangaloreSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 12:08 IST

Four persons were killed and another was another injured when a car lost its control and ran over them in Indiranagar area in Bangalore.

India not facing recession: ChidambaramSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 11:31 IST

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that India is not facing recession but only a slowdown.

History of previous Indian PMs ailmentsSubscriber Only

January 24, 2009 11:22 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is not the only one to face health problems while holding the most powerful post in the country.

My Ayodhya Rath Yatra was not anti-Muslim,says AdvaniSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 20:35 IST

Senior BJP leader L K Advani has used his urdu website to reach out to Muslims to say he is in no way related to the Babri Masjid demolition.

Judges free to make public their assets: CJISubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 19:18 IST

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan made it clear that it was up to the judges to make public their wealth and it was not an issue of his willingness.

Bal Thackeray turns 83; has simple,quiet birthdaySubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 18:47 IST

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray who turned 83 had a quiet birthday without his customary address to party workers.

Manmohan to undergo heart surgery,Pranab to officiateSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 18:36 IST

With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set to undergo heart surgery on Saturday to remove cardiac blockages,Congress sources indicated that External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will officiate in his absence.

Karunanidhi warns UPA over Lanka Tamil issueSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 17:39 IST

Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi moved a resolution in the State assembly,urging the Centre to take tougher steps to ensure a cease fire in Sri Lanka.

Only committed celebrities should enter politics: Rajpal YadavSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 17:25 IST

Noted Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav said that there was nothing wrong in celebrities and film stars entering politics.

We are worried,wish PM speedy recovery: AdvaniSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 16:46 IST

Senior BJP leader L K Advani said everyone was worried over the health condition of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and wished him a speedy recovery.

PM cardiac surgery: Mukherjee meets Sonia GandhiSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 16:12 IST

External Affairs Minister met Cong Prez Sonia Gandhi and is also expected to meet Prime Minister.

Lavalin case: Vijayan listed as 9th accused by CBISubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 15:53 IST

CBI has sought permission from Kerala HC to arraign CPI-M state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan as ninth accused in SNC Lavalin case.

Body of PoK resident handed over to Pak at LoCSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 15:41 IST

The body of a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was handed over to Pak officials on Friday at the Line of Control.

Fresh test of BrahMos within a month: AntonySubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 14:50 IST

Defence Minister A K Antony said that the DRDO will carry out a fresh trial of the new missile system within a month.

Police demand most bribes: SurveySubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 14:46 IST

Policemen in India have found themselves in the list of those who demand the most bribes,according to a survey.

Muslim vote intact despite Kalyan’s induction: SPSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 14:46 IST

Mulayam Singh said Ayodhya dispute is a thing of past and Kalyan Singh's induction into SP would have no bearing on Muslim vote bank.

Delhi HC summons police chief over trafficking of maidsSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 14:36 IST

The Delhi High Court summoned the Commissioner of Police for giving an explanation regarding alleged human trafficking of maids by placement agencies.