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Northern Railway to introduce smart cardSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 19:03 IST

Daily commuters no more need to stand in long queues to purchase tickets for local trains as Northern Railway has decided to introduce smart card-based ticketing system in 30 stations in the NCR.

Karkare was killed due to defective bullet proof vest: PILSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 18:29 IST

The bullet proof vests,worn by slain ATS Chief Hemant Karkare during 26/11 attacks belonged to a batch of 110 defective pieces purchased by the police in 2002.

SC asks Cops to protect widow who married Hindu manSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 18:23 IST

The SC asked the Delhi Police to provide protection to a Muslim woman of J-K whose Hindu husband was found dead in police custody.

Maoists torch road construction vehicles in JharkhandSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 18:14 IST

Suspected Maoists set ablaze three vehicles engaged in road construction work at Kodaiburu village in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Key aide admitted to Koda’s financial network: ED sourcesSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 17:55 IST

ED sources said that Vikash Sinha,a key aide of Madhu Koda,has admitted to large financial irregularities done by him and his brother Binod at the behest of Koda.

Koda effect: Union Bank CMD summoned by tax deptSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 17:45 IST

The Income Tax department will question the Union Bank of India CMD why the bank did not do the due diligence while accepting deposits of more than Rs 991 crore from an alleged frontman of former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda.

Army jawan commits suicide in J-KSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 16:27 IST

Sepoy Sandeep Singh shot himself with his service rifle inside a forward post at Kachal,165 km from here,they said.

‘Abducted’ by Maoists,RJD candidate returns unharmedSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 16:26 IST

A search is on for RJD candidate for the Jharkhand Assembly polls,Ramchandra Singh,who along with an aide was abducted on Thursday night by suspected Naxalites.

Headley stayed in a Delhi hotel before Mumbai attacksSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 15:58 IST

Suspected American terrorist David Headley had stayed in a hotel in the national capital just months before the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.

No clean chit to Rahul Bhatt yet: Govt sourceSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 15:54 IST

No clean chit has been given to film producer Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul,whose name has cropped up in investigations relating to terror suspect David Headley,revealed a govt source.

Stamp paper scam: Telgi gets 7-year jailSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 15:48 IST

The main accused in the fake judicial stamp case Abdul Karim Telgi has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment each in two separate cases.

250 more CISF men for Noida metro securitySubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 15:42 IST

At least 250 CISF personnel along with additional Quick Reaction Teams will provide security to the newly-inaugurated Metro train link to Noida.

IITs want to be accredited by statutory bodySubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 14:46 IST

As the govt wants to make accreditation mandatory for all institutions,the IITs have said they would like to be accredited by a statutory body.

Two coaches of Mumbai local train derail; traffic disruptedSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 14:40 IST

Two coaches of a local train derailed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai on Friday,disrupting rail services on the central line.

HC dismisses PIL challenging Prasar Bharati CEO’s extensionSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 14:30 IST

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging extension given by the government to Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer B S Lalli.

India,Australia to step up anti-terror cooperationSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 14:15 IST

India and Australia have decided to take their relationship to the strategic partnership level as they agreed to work closely on security matters.

BJP call for Delhi bandh against price rise has partial impactSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 13:41 IST

A BJP-sponsored bandh to protest hike in bus fares and skyrocketing prices of essential commodities had partial impact with only some markets remaining closed.

Vaishnodevi pilgrimage creates recordSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 13:00 IST

As many as 74,20,910 pilgrims have visited the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi here so far this year and the authorities expect the number to cross the eight-million mark.

Chinese jet for Pak: IAF unperturbed,says ‘nothing to worry’Subscriber Only

November 13, 2009 12:57 IST

Unperturbed by reports of China selling advanced fighter jets to Pak or plans to launch an intelligence satellite,the IAF on Friday said Indian armed forces were capable of protecting country's interest.

Relief to Kashmiris as temperature goes upSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 12:48 IST

People in Kashmir got some relief from the severe cold as no fresh snow or rainfall was reported in the Valley and night temperatures also went up.

Mahesh Bhatt’s son knew Chicago plotter HeadleySubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 12:44 IST

Son of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt,Rahul,has been linked to Lashkar operative David Coleman Headley,although subsequent investigation has given him a clean chit.

President Patil to fly fighter jet only if fit: IAF chiefSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 12:10 IST

President Pratibha Patil will undertake the planned sortie in a Sukhoi jet only if found fit on the day of the flight,said IAF chief.

Huge cache of arms recovered from Reasi districtSubscriber Only

November 13, 2009 11:42 IST

One AK 47 rifle,44 rounds,one IED wire,one bundle charger wire,four IED charger busters,two 6 volts battery,a binoculars,one wireless set,a gelatine stick,three torches,one kilogram of IED splinters,two kilogram explosives and some other documents and material were recovered.

Witness celestial fireworks in Kolkata on Nov 17-18Subscriber Only

November 13, 2009 11:28 IST

Brilliant celestial firework will be on display in Kolkata on November 17 and the night following when the Leonid meteor would shower startling streaks of light.