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Gorshkov price talks may extend beyond PM’s visit to RussiaSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 11:19 IST

No end seems to be in sight in the protracted price negotiation for Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier,which is likely to extend beyond Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Moscow next month.

Anti-naxal operations to be launched in states: GovtSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 10:57 IST

As Maoists menace continued to be unabated,the government is all set to launch the much-awaited full-fledged anti-naxal operations at three different areas.

Govt can regulate recruitments in minority institutions: SCSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 10:37 IST

The Supreme Court has ruled that government can regulate recruitment of staff in aided minority educational institutions and such restrictions cannot be termed as "unconstitutional".

India warns Pak of strong retaliation against terror attacksSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 10:29 IST

Taking a tough stance,Home Minister P Chidambaram has warned Pakistan against meddling in India's affairs and said any more terror attack from that country will be retaliated "very strongly".

Manipuri girl commits suicide after fight with boyfriendSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 19:56 IST

A 21-year-old nursing student hailing from Manipur allegedly committed suicide at her hostel room in Lady Hardinge Medical College.

Indira Gandhi proved India is not a soft stateSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 19:29 IST

Nation remembers the former Prime Minister of India,Indira Gandhi on the day of her martyrdom on October 31,1984.

IOC fire: Flames die down in 5 of 11 tanks,toll 9Subscriber Only

October 31, 2009 19:10 IST

Two days after a massive fire broke out at the IOC fuel depot near Jaipur,the flames died down in five of the 11 storage tanks even as three more bodies were recovered.

8,500 to run Delhi Half Marathon on SundaySubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 18:24 IST

Olympian Deriba Merga of Ethiopia would look to exploit his familiarity of the track to defend his title when over 8,500 people,including 266 foreign athletes,brave a chilly Sunday morning to run at Airtel Delhi Half Marathon here tomorrow.

AFSPA is ineffective: Meghalaya governorSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 15:15 IST

The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act came under the scanner of Meghalaya Governor R S Mooshahary

Indira Gandhi remembered on her 25th death anniversarySubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 14:13 IST

The nation remembered late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 25th death anniversary with leaders paying homage to her.

J-K undertakes beautification and conservation of Dal lakeSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 14:10 IST

Close on the heels of PM expressing concern about the deteriorating condition of the famous Dal Lake,the J-K government began beautification and conservation drives for the water body.

K Radhakrishnan takes over as ISRO chiefSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 12:48 IST

Avionics expert K Radhakrishnan took over as the Chairman of the ISRO from G Madhavan Nair.

Goa police arrests two in Margao blast caseSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 12:41 IST

Two persons were arrested in connection with the blast in which two members of a right-wing Hindu group were killed in the commercial town of Margao in Goa.

J-K govt protests pre-paid mobile banSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 12:35 IST

The ban came in the wake of reports that proper verification is not being done while providing such connections.

LeT militant arrestedSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 11:46 IST

Police arrested a militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba and recovered a AK rifle and three magazines from him.

Bush favours UNSC seat for IndiaSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 11:29 IST

Former US President George W Bush favoured a UNSC seat for India,saying it has 'arrived' as a strong democratic country in the world.

Encounter between security forces and ultras in SoporeSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 10:20 IST

Acting on specific information about presence of militants,police assisted by army launched an operation to flush out the ultras from Chinkipora.

Militants attack girl who killed LeT terroristSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 09:47 IST

In a revenge attack,militants hurled two grenades at the house of Rukhsana Kausar,the woman who took on armed terrorists of Lashar-e-Toiba and killed one.

Give states incentive for retaining forest cover: RameshSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 09:21 IST

MoS for Environment and Forests,Jairam Ramesh,has said that the primary responsibility for reducing global warming lies with the developed countries.

Govt decides to shift oil depots beyond city limitsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 21:20 IST

In the wake of the devastating IOC depot fire,the Government of Rajasthan decided to shift oil depots situated in densely populated localities beyond the citys limits.

IAF signed contract for 5th generation fighter jet with RussiaSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 21:16 IST

In a bid to add more teeth to its existing armoury,Indian Air Force has signed a contract with Russia recently to procure the fifth generation fighter aircraft under its modernisation programme.

Not against dialogue on Kashmir issue: GeelaniSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 20:13 IST

Chairman of Hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani today said he was not against the dialogue process on Kashmir issue but it should be aimed at finding a permanent solution.