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Detained US plane to leave Mumbai todaySubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 10:06 IST

The US military plane,which was grounded in Mumbai for flouting Indian aviation rules has been cleared to leave after hectic parleys with Ministry of External Affairs and US authorities.

Developed nations should lead in combating climate change:AzadSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 09:40 IST

India has asked developing countries to maintain "steadfast unity" on the issue of climate change to ensure that developed nations take due responsibility for scaling down greenhouse gas emissions.

Cleared US plane unlikely to take off todaySubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 18:57 IST

A chartered US plane with American marines among 205 passengers was ordered by authorities to land at Mumbai airport for flying over Indian airspace without getting the mandatory military clearance.

Goa govt forms SIT to probe Margao blastSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 18:00 IST

Goa government on Sunday formed a special investigating team (SIT) to probe the Margao blast in which two members of a Hindu right-wing organisation,allegedly involved in the explosion,were killed.

Much of data from western sources biased: Jairam RameshSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 16:54 IST

Union Minister for Forest and Environment Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said there was need for setting up India's own research initiatives to measure and monitor climate change.

Margao blast: ATS searches Sanatan Sanstha officeSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 16:21 IST

Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) sleuths on Sunday conducted searches at an office here run by Sanatan Sanstha,a Hindu right-wing organisation allegedly linked with the Margao blast.

Naroda Patiya riot case unparallelled in modern society: HCSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 16:14 IST

Terming the killing of 95 people in Naroda Patiya area of the city during 2002 riots as "unparallelled in modern society",the Gujarat High Court has said such incidents "undermine the very foundation of law".

India to send evidence in 26/11 case to PakSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 13:35 IST

Statements of key witnesses in the 26/11 case in an anti-terror court here will be forwarded by India to Pakistan to be used as evidence in the trial there.

Maoists blow up store roomSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 13:12 IST

Maoists blew up a store room of the irrigation department at Sonua in Jharkhand's extremist-hit West Singhbhum district on Diwali night.

US says ‘in touch’ with authorities to resolve plane issueSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 12:41 IST

The US on Sunday said it was in touch with relevant officials to resolve the issue of an American chartered aircraft being forced to land at Mumbai airport for alleged violation of the Indian airspace.

Autonomous body to look into broadcasting sector: SoniSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 12:22 IST

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni on Sunday categorically said the government is mandated to set up an independent mechanism,which would look at all aspects of the broadcasting sector.

Hindutva connection in Margao blasts under scannerSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 12:12 IST

Was the Margao blast Goa's brush with Hindutva terrorism or it was just an act of two individuals,who coincidently had connection with the Hindu Right wing organisation?

Delhi streets to undergo Rs 270-cr makeover for 2010 GamesSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 11:24 IST

Call it the Games effect. Adjoining streets of the Games Village and stadia in the capital will be dotted with specially designed street furniture,new look telephone booths and sleek info kiosks.

NSG to set up high frequency signals centre for CWGSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 11:19 IST

The NSG will set up an exclusive "high frequency" signals centre for the upcoming Commonwealth Games here as part of its strategy to secure the sporting extravaganza.

Unique Identification Number could become mandatorySubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 11:13 IST

The 16-digit Unique Identification number that the government proposes to give you could become mandatory for opening a bank account,getting your passport or even your driving licence,among others.

Diwali tragedy: 6 firefighters die of suffocation in a liftSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 11:06 IST

Six firefighters working with the city fire services died due to suffocation after they got stuck in a lift in a housing complex where they had gone to put out a blaze in the wee hours of the day.

India not competing with China in Africa: TharoorSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 11:03 IST

India's relationship with African countries is independent of China's activities in the continent and competition with Beijing does not determine its policies for Africa,Shashi Tharoor has said.

Three CRPF jawans suspended for molesting womenSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 15:39 IST

Three CRPF personnel were suspended for alleged molestation,assault and threat to three women passengers and conductor of a bus.

Margao blast toll rises to 2; two suspects arrestedSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 14:49 IST

Two persons belonging to a religious group were detained in connection with the explosion in Margao town in Goa in which two members of the outfit were killed.

Suspicious items seized from Hindu right wing outfit’s ashramSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 14:47 IST

Goa police recovered suspicious items from the outfit's ashram at Ramnathi in Ponda town,25 kms from Panaji.

Manmohan meets Prez,discusses internal security issuesSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 13:19 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met President Pratibha Patil and discussed various national and international issues.

Diwali fever grips DelhiSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 13:16 IST

Excitement of Diwali festivities gripped the capital as people exchanged greetings and thronged temples to offer prayers on the occasion.

Toll in TN cracker shop fire rises to 32; two arrestedSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 12:52 IST

At least 32 people were killed and ten others injured when fire swept through a cracker godown at Pallipat,90 kms from Chennai.

Pallipat fire tragedy: People abstain from celebrating DiwaliSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 12:49 IST

An eerie calm prevailed in this town on Diwali as grief-stricken people abstained from celebrating the festival of lights a day after a deadly fire at a cracker godown killed 32 people.

Blast in Margao kill one,Sanatan Saunstha hand suspectedSubscriber Only

October 17, 2009 10:18 IST

Two persons were critically injured and three vehicles gutted when an explosive hidden in a scooter went off on a busy street in the heart of Margao town,30 kms from here....