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I am unaware of Chhatradhar’s Maoist identity: MahaswetaSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 15:52 IST

Magsaysay awardee writer Mahasweta Devi said that she was not aware of Chhatradhar Mahato's Maoist connections.

Despite improvement in AP flood situation,toll mounts to 55Subscriber Only

October 6, 2009 14:41 IST

Though the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh showed marked improvement,the death toll in the deluge on Tuesday shot up to 55.

Warrant against Raj: MNS to comment after getting copySubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 14:09 IST

A Bihar court issued an arrest warrant against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for making 'hate speeches' against Biharis.

Flood situation in river Krishna easingSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 12:11 IST

The flood situation in river Krishna is gradually easing with the inflow to Prakasam Barrage remaining constant and outflow from upstream Nagarjuna Sagar Dam drastically coming down.

SC orders contempt proceedings against UP Chief SecySubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 11:43 IST

The apex court took major step in the ongoing statue row in UP by initiating contempt proceedings against the UP chief secy.

‘Indo-China border is one of the most peaceful and tranquil’Subscriber Only

October 6, 2009 11:24 IST

Talking about tensions on the India-China border,External Affairs minister SM Krishna said that it was the most tranquil and peaceful border.

Karnataka turns focus on relief operations after floods recedeSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 11:00 IST

Karnataka government has now turned its focus on marshalling resources to take up relief and rehabilitation operations.

Jayalalitha recalls help to Maha,seeks support in pollSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 10:41 IST

J Jayalalitha has appealed to voters in Malad and Sion-Koliwada Assembly constituencies to elect her party's candidates.

Hizbul militant killed in encounterSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 10:37 IST

A self-styled section commander of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit was shot dead by security forces in Doda district.

Police constable most abused part of force: ChidambaramSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 21:10 IST

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today sympathised with the ordinary police constable saying he is the 'most abused' part of the force.

Compensation for flood victims in Andhra doubledSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 20:41 IST

Andhra Pradesh Government decided to double the compensation to Rs two lakh for those who have lost their lives in the floods.

We do not know Capt Sharma: NSG to courtSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 19:46 IST

NSG informed a special court that they do not know Captain R K Sharma,whom a witness had testified of leading an NSG team during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

UP govts incentives for inter-caste,inter-religion marriageSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 17:49 IST

UP govt will give cash incentive and interest-free loan to couples opting for inter-caste or inter-religion marriages.

AI crew scuffle: Air hostess approaches NCWSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 17:33 IST

Air India air hostess Komal Singh moved the National Commission for Women in the case of her alleged molestation and assault by two pilots.

Statue issue: Don’t play politics with courts,SC to Maya govtSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 17:19 IST

The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Mayawati government for constructing memorials despite its order and warned the state that it cannot play politics as it does with other parties.

SC challenges HC order on judges’ assets declarationSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 16:41 IST

The apex court filed an appeal against the HC judgement which stated that the CJI is a public authority and his office comes within the purview of the transparency law.

All our judges are declaring assets before CJI: SCSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 16:39 IST

Five days after the deadline given by the Delhi High Court,the Supreme Court on Monday said all its "sitting" judges are declaring their assets before the Chief Justice of India.

Asset row: K’taka Chief Justice presides over courtSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 16:34 IST

Chief Justice of Karnataka HC P D Dinakaran has been alleged to have acquired property in illegal ways.

Central team reaches J-K to review projects ahead of PM visitSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 15:49 IST

A 20-member central team reviewed various infrastructural projects in J-K ,ahead of Pm's visit to the state later this month.

Rain fury claims 240 lives in 3 states,millions affectedSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 15:23 IST

Heavy rains and floods over the past week have wreaked havoc in Karnataka,Andhra Pradesh,Maharashtra and claimed over 240 lives and displaced over a million people.

40 villages submerge in Guntur districtSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 15:14 IST

Krishna river floods have submerged about 40 villages and so far 30,000 flood victims have taken shelter in 64 relief camps in Guntur district.

Sonia undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit areas in APSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 15:08 IST

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi undertook an aerial survey of Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts which bore the brunt of torrential rains and devastating floods.

Villagers protest firing by NDFB militants,toll rises to 12Subscriber Only

October 5, 2009 15:06 IST

Angry residents went on a rampage setting ablaze houses and blocking roads to protest the indiscriminate firing by NDFB insurgents in their village.

Five injured in clash as shutdown continues in BaramullaSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 14:47 IST

Five persons were injured on on Monday when locals protesting the killing of a 12-year-old boy clashed with police in Baramulla town of North Kashmir.

Six students injured after fire breaks out in Delhi schoolSubscriber Only

October 5, 2009 13:29 IST

Fire broke out in an electric meter at an MCD school in SW Delhi due to a suspected short circuit and six students standing near the meter suffered injuries.