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Fearing rape,man keeps daughters locked in house for 7 yrsSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 19:14 IST

In a bizarre incident,a woman and her three daughters were kept locked in their house for years on end with little food and electricity.

Maya Govt misled & confused SC on statues row,allege affidavitSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 18:48 IST

Petitioner charged that the recent affidavit filed by the state govt had deliberately coined new names for some of the structures to claim that they were not the subject.

Several areas in South Delhi continue to face power cutsSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 18:22 IST

Several areas in South Delhi continued to face power cuts for varying durations today as a major distribution line had to be shut down.

China’s claim on Arunachal does not arise: PranabSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 17:58 IST

Rejecting China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh,Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday asserted that there was no question of India surrendering its sovereign rights over the state.

India committed to promoting ties with China: PMSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 17:47 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India was fully committed to further promoting relations with China in an "all-round manner".

Court acquits three accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riotsSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 17:42 IST

A Delhi court acquitted three persons accused of leading a mob that lynched a man during 1984 anti-Sikh riots in New Delhi.

Fresh affidavit in Ishrat case,Centre ready for new probeSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 16:57 IST

The Centre on Wednesday filed a fresh affidavit in the Gujarat High Court in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case,saying it never justified the action of Gujarat police and had no objection to an independent inquiry in the case.

SC refuses to direct CBI to lodge FIR on Subbas citizenshipSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 16:52 IST

The SC refused to direct CBI to register a case against ex-Cong MP Mani Kumar Subba,whose citizenship has come under cloud.

Pak probe concludes LeT behind 26/11 attacks: NYTSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 16:42 IST

Pakistan's investigation into the 26/11 attacks has concluded 'beyond any reasonable doubt' that it was LeT which carried out the attack,reports the New York Times.

Court issues notice to police,Tihar on Kobad Gandhy’s pleaSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 16:32 IST

A Delhi court sought response from city police and Tihar jail authority on arrested CPI (Maoist) Politburo member Kobad Gandhy's plea which seeks a direction to them to refer him to a specialised hospital for treatment.

No video conferencing trial for Abu SalemSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 16:06 IST

A city court admitted gangster Abu Salems plea for not holding his trial through video conferencing in an extortion case.

Bodies of slain CRPF men sent homeSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 15:58 IST

Bodies of three CRPF personnel,killed by militants,were on Wednesday flown to their respective home towns after a wreath laying ceremony.

5 bogies of train torched by angry locals in HaathrasSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 15:48 IST

Angry locals on Wednesday torched five bogies of Delhi-bound Mahananda Express here,injuring 13 people,including a circle officer,in protest against abolition of a nearby railway station.

Moily defends Govt decision to drop case against QuattrocchiSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 15:30 IST

Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily has backed the Centres decision to drop the case against Quattrocchi admitting that there was nothing left to do in the case.

IAF plans to induct lethal killer drones by 2011Subscriber Only

September 30, 2009 15:19 IST

Israeli-made 'Harop' drones will provide IAF with the capability to hit high value targets such as enemy missile and radar sites,and even terrorist hideouts.

26/11 trial: Kasab confessed to magistrate,wanted to inspire othersSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 15:15 IST

A city Magistrate told the 26/11 trial court that prime accused Ajmal Amir Kasab had confessed before her voluntarily,his role in the terror attacks.

Probe ordered into conduct of doctors who conducted autopsySubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 14:47 IST

Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered a departmental inquiry into the conduct of two teams of doctors who carried out autopsy of the two women allegedly raped and murdered in Shopian.

Hardcore ULFA militant surrendersSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 14:23 IST

A hardcore militant,Manav Handique,surrendered with a Italian made 7.65 MM pistol with one magazine,two hand grenades and 21 assorted ammunition.

Report for duty by 5 pm or face action: Govt to pilotsSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 14:18 IST

Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel warned that the management would be 'free to take stern action' if any section of the agitators did not resume work forthwith.

IAEA chief honoured with Indira Gandhi peace prizeSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 14:05 IST

Mohammad ElBaradei,Director General of IAEA,was honoured with the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace.

Obama to host first state dinner for Dr Singh on Nov 24Subscriber Only

September 30, 2009 13:28 IST

The honour of being President Barack Obama's first state dinner guest would go to Prime minister Manmohan Singh.

N-energy benefits should not remain confined to few: PMSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 13:18 IST

India said benefits of atomic energy should not remain confined to a privileged few as it was vital to meet power requirements of developing countries.

State to take steps to promote horticultureSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 13:18 IST

J-K Finance Minister A R Rather said adequate steps will be taken to give a boost to the state's horticulture sector that had kept the economy going during the tough times of militancy.

Bihar boat capsize: 35 more bodies fished out,death toll rises to 56Subscriber Only

September 30, 2009 13:03 IST

With the recovery of 35 more bodies,the toll in the boat capsize in Bihar's Khagaria district rose to 56.

India,Pak yet to finalise currency for tradeSubscriber Only

September 30, 2009 12:58 IST

While India and Pakistan are yet to finalise currency for cross LoC trade,traders on both sides of the border have started trading their goods after valuing them in Indian currency.