INDIA OTHERS NEWS - Page 1665

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.

Another Ballistic missile defence test next monthSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 14:21 IST

India will conduct another test of its Ballistic Missile Defence next month.

SC Judge recuses from Ansals bail plea hearingSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 13:51 IST

Supreme Court judge B N Agrawal on Friday recused himself from hearing the bail plea of real estate tycoons Sushil and Gopal Ansal in the Uphaar fire case.

Statement attributed by ATS a ‘pack of lies’: SavarkarSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 13:10 IST

Abhinav Bharat President Himani Savarkar said ATS was making 'misleading' statements based on her questioning.

India needs action and results,not words: AntonySubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 12:57 IST

India has asked the world community to cooperate in its efforts to get Pakistan act against terror outfits operating from its soil.

New generation of dacoits emerging in Chambal ravinesSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 10:46 IST

Uttar Pradesh Police has a new task in hand in the restless Yamuna-Chambal ravines - a new generation of dacoits.

India hopes for stronger ties with US: PM to ObamaSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 08:27 IST

In a letter of congratulations,PM has told President Obama that he hopes ties between the two countries will 'strengthen further'.

People have right to use natural resources: SCSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 19:38 IST

Natural resources are for uninterrupted and unhindered use of the general public and even the State cannot deprive them of their natural rights,the Supreme Court has held.

Indian doctor gets prestigious Cambodian awardSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 18:30 IST

Chinkholal Thangsing,a doctor from India,who is currently Asia Pacific bureau chief of AIDS Healthcare Foundation,has been honoured with a prestigious Cambodian award.

Avoid equating perpetrators and victims of terror acts: PranabSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 18:08 IST

India said the tendency to equate perpetrators and victims of terrorist acts should be avoided.

Malegaon blast: Invoking MCOCA valid,says courtSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 18:07 IST

A special MCOCA court upheld invoking of tough MCOCA against the 11 arrested accused in Malegaon blast.

Madrasas not terror hubs,says JamiatSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 18:03 IST

Denying charges that Madrasas were terror hubs,Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind general secretary Maulana Hakimuddin Qasmi has said that Darul Uloom or any Madarasa in the country never harboured terror activities.

50,000 youths apply for 5,000 army vacancy in J-KSubscriber Only

January 22, 2009 17:36 IST

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed an overwhelming response against an army recruitment drive in which over 50,000 youths have applied against a vacancy of 5,000.