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India’s provisional CO2 cut target at 24 pct by 2020Subscriber Only

December 2, 2009 09:19 IST

India estimates a 24 per cent cut by 2020 in its carbon intensity - the amount of carbon dioxide emitted for each unit of GDP - compared with 2005 levels.

Four jawans killed in battery blast in Jalandhar CantonementSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 22:13 IST

Four jawans were killed in a blast in a battery in the motor transport section of Jalandhar Cantonment area.

Slightest penetration sufficient to constitute rape:SCSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 20:27 IST

The Supreme Court had held that in rape cases even slightest penetration without rupturing the hymen or other private parts of the victim amounts to rape.

Wanted: Newer pedagogy for 21st century studentsSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 20:13 IST

Talking about the educational reform and not mentioning the role of our great teachers will be a big blunder.

Nuclear installations on terrorists’ target,says GovtSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 20:11 IST

Govt said there are reports that nuclear installations of the country are on the target of the terrorists.

SC upholds BEST’s decision on Mumbai outdoor advertising issueSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 20:10 IST

The SC set aside the Bombay High Court judgement that quashed BEST's decision to award contract for upgrading bus queue shelters in Mumbai.

China asks India to stop construction activity along borderSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:55 IST

After objecting to construction of a road in Ladakh,China asked India to stop building activities along their disputed boundary.

ACB finds Rs 2-cr worth disproportionate assets of engineerSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:53 IST

Officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today unearthed disproportionate assets worth over Rs two crore belonging to an executive engineer working in Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.

No question of change in foreign policy over NPT: CongSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:32 IST

Congress dismissed reports suggesting that India would be signing an amended NPT to ensure a de jure nuclear power status for itself.

Ansals cant escape liability for Uphaar cinema tragedy:SCSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:26 IST

The Supreme Court said the Ansals,owners of Uphaar Cinema,cannot escape liability for the gruesome June 1997 fire mishap in which 59 people perished.

Day 4: IIM-A submits report on CAT,tests disrupted againSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:21 IST

IIM Ahmedabad submitted a report to the govt on the disruption of the Computer-based CAT exams which continued to be affected for the fourth day in a row.

Maoists behind violence aided by Trinamool: Left FrontSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:18 IST

The ruling Left Front in West Bengal alleged that the Trinamool was preparing the ground for Maoists and using them for perpetration of violence in the state.

India cant handle big industrial disasters: NDMASubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:12 IST

The country is not prepared enough for large-scale industrial accidents,the National Disaster Management Authority said.

Gangster Abu Salem opposes framing of extortion chargesSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:04 IST

Abu Salem opposed framing of extortion charges in a Delhi court on the ground that the Indian government did not mention about his impending prosecution under harsher penal provision.

‘Maha DGP didnt share IB,RAW inputs with state intelligence’Subscriber Only

December 1, 2009 18:37 IST

The Maharashtra DGP received inputs from Central snoop agencies like IB and RAW on possible terror strikes prior to the 26/11 attacks but it was not shared with the state intelligence chief.

Gafoor flouted SOP during Mumbai terror attack: PradhanSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 18:13 IST

Former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Hasan Gafoor had flouted the SOP during the 26/11 terror attacks by making Joint Commissioner Rakesh Maria incharge of the control room.

Engine of Bihar-Delhi Garib Rath derails,nobody hurtSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 16:42 IST

The engine of the Bihar-Delhi Garib Rath derailed after hitting a road roller at an unmanned railway crossing in Gonda.

Agents involved in illegal migration to be dealt sternly: RaviSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 16:35 IST

The Centre said that travel agents involved in illegal migration and duping job-seekers would be dealt with iron hands.

India can table national climate plan at Copenhagen: PachauriSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 15:37 IST

Leading environment expert R K Pachauri said India could table its domestic plans on climate change at the Copenhagen meet in case rest of the world agrees for collective commitments on emission cuts and ensures funds and technology to combat the threat.

No information on Headley-Rana from Pakistan: PCSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 15:31 IST

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said Pakistan has not given any inputs on the two terror suspects who were planning to target key installations in the country.

Budget for protecting Indo-Pak border tripled: MHASubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 15:30 IST

The Centre has increased the budget for road construction and fencing on Indo-Pak border by nearly 300 per cent,the Lok Sabha was informed.

UPA miser with peaceful Himachal: DhumalSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 15:27 IST

Alleging step motherly treatment by the Centre,Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said 'peaceful' states are being discriminated against by the Union government.

K’tka police for joint probe into Kaiga incidentSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 15:24 IST

Police that the complaint made by Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant officials is not enough to initiate probe into the incident.

Info on foreigners to be shared on real-time basis: PCSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 15:09 IST

Post Tahawwur Rana fiasco,govt has decided to link all offices dealing with providing travel documents to foreigners to ensure sharing of info on a real-time basis.

Central team to visit violence-hit districts in Bengal: PCSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 15:05 IST

The Central team visiting West Bengal to assess the law and order situation will also visit a few districts which have witnessed clashes between workers of the Trinamool Congress and the ruling CPI(M).