INDIA NEWS - Page 12385

Delhi govt mulling separate deptt for overseeing MCD functioningSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 18:40 IST

The department will oversee the functioning of matters relating to finance,health and education of MCD.

India,Russia,China for comprehensive reform of UNSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 18:22 IST

Foreign Ministers of India,Russia and China pressed for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations with a view to making it more effective.

PAC discusses ‘undue favours’ given in Scorpene dealSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 18:21 IST

The alleged financial 'advantage' given to a French company while concluding the Rs 18,798-crore Scorpene submarine deal came up for discussion at a meeting of the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee.

Rajdhani standoff: Maoists demand cease fire from policeSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 18:10 IST

Maoist leader Kishenji demanded security forces stop it as a condition for the release of two abducted drivers of Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani.

CPM silence on anomalies voters list a confession: ChandySubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 17:54 IST

CPI-Ms 'silence' on allegations of irregularities in voters lists ahead of November 7 Kannur assembly bypoll could be viewed as a confession of the ruling party,Opposition leader Oommen Chandy alleged.

SC allows Ketan Parekh to travel abroadSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 17:44 IST

The Supreme Court has allowed stock broker Ketan Parekh,alleged mastermind of the securities scam of 1990s,to travel abroad for the treatment of his daughter.

India against militarisation of space: IAF chiefSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 17:32 IST

Air Chief Marshal P V Naik said that India was against the militarisation of space but the country should aim to be the front-runner in the field of aerospace.

‘Cop released by Naxals violated rules by speaking to media’Subscriber Only

October 27, 2009 17:19 IST

Police officer Atindranath Dutta,kidnapped by Maoists on October 20 in West Midnapore and subsequently released unharmed,violated service conduct rules by speaking to media.

Russia,China join hands with India to fight terrorSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 17:18 IST

India,Russia and China pressed for strict observance of sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council against persons and entities by the countries concerned.

Foreign Ministers of India,China meetSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 17:15 IST

In the backdrop of conciliatory efforts after the verbal spat between India and China,Foreign Ministers of the two countries met here on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations.

DoT,MoD differences over spectrum persistSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 16:35 IST

Telecom Minister A Raja has sought Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's help to resolve persisting differences with the Defence Ministry.

Kashmir’s lonely Mother is deadSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 16:18 IST

Mughli's relentless struggle to trace her only son had become the epitome of the struggle of the mothers of Valley's missing.

Kanpur police to investigate case against Amar SinghSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 16:11 IST

The Kanpur police has been asked to investigate the charge of money laundering against Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh and some others which had recently been returned by the Kolkata police.

No place for Gandhi memorabilia?Subscriber Only

October 27, 2009 15:47 IST

Indian government has not yet decided where it will keep Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia,which will be received by President Pratibha Patil in London.

Stolen pilot vehicle of Rajya Sabha Dy chairman foundSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 15:07 IST

The stolen pilot vehicle of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K Rahman Khan was found abandoned near a prominent hotel in south-west Delhi early on Tuesday,police said.

Technology has made terrorism trans-national: Vice PrezSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 15:06 IST

Globalisation and technology have made terrorism trans-national in reach and devastating in its impact,Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday said.

Dont travel to Pak: Home Ministry advises Indian pilgrimsSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 14:59 IST

As Pakistan witnesses a spurt in terror attacks,the Government issued a travel advisory asking Indian pilgrims against visiting that country.

CRPF procures 1,000 GPS sets for operationsSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 14:19 IST

The CRPF,which is all set to launch a major anti-naxal offensive across the country,is procuring 1,000 GPS sets to be primarily provided to its combat teams.

Maoists blow up two schools in JharkhandSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 12:48 IST

Maoists blew up two schools in the Giridih district in the wee hours on Tuesday. There was no loss of life in the incident.

Centre clears Dalai Lamas visit to Arunachal PradeshSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 12:46 IST

The Union Government on Tuesday cleared the Dalai Lamas visit to Arunachal Pradesh next month,dispelling speculation over the Tibetan spiritual leaders trip.

Hideouts busted in Rajouri,Kishtwar; 3 Hizb supporters arrestedSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 12:37 IST

Security forces have busted two hideouts in Rajouri and Kishtwar districts and arrested three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen supporaters,police said in Jammu.

Brigadier escapes ambush by militants in Pak capitalSubscriber Only

October 27, 2009 12:05 IST

Suspected motorcycle-borne militants made a brazen attempt to assassinate another senior Pak army officer,raking his vehicle with indiscriminate fire.