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Carrying the ‘Jinnah’ bogey,Jaswant getting more isolatedSubscriber Only

August 18, 2009 09:10 IST

Senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh found himself increasingly isolated within the party which openly dissociated itself from his book.

Nine Pakistanis held in Sir Creek in KutchSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 21:56 IST

Nine Pakistanis have been arrested and their boat seized from the Sir Creek area near the Kutch sea border by BSF.

Migrant SCs,STs,OBCs not entitled to reservation: SCSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 20:21 IST

SCs,STs and OBCs cannot claim the benefits of reservation if they migrate from one state to another if the caste/tribe to which they belong are not recognized as a reserved community in the adopted state,the Supreme Court has ruled.

Security forces,Maoists exchange fire at LalgarhSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 18:34 IST

Maoists-backed tribals and security forces exchanged fire at two places in restive Lalgarh where People's Committee Against Police Atrocities convenor Chhatradhar Mahato was to address a rally.

RSS disapproves of Jaswant Singhs views on JinnahSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 17:53 IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) expressed disapproval of the views of former External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh on Pakistans founder,Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Deployment of central forces in states ‘matter of concern’: MayaSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 17:42 IST

Mayawati apprehended that Centre was contemplating direct deployment of its forces in states facing long-term law and order problem.

UPA’s ‘neo-liberal’ policies will destroy PSUs: YechurySubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 17:32 IST

Alleging that India has lost 50 lakh jobs due to the global economic recession,Sitaram Yechury said the centre's bailout packages only helped big companies.

Centre,states to act together in fighting insurgency: PCSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 17:19 IST

Home Minister P Chidambaram said though country has faced no terror strike since 26/11 attacks 'it doesn't mean that threat of terror has vanished or receded.'

Jet Airways plane skids off runway in DhakaSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 16:46 IST

A Delhi-bound Jet Airways aircraft carrying 139 persons skidded off a runway just before its take off from Dhaka but no one was hurt in the accident.

4 members of President’s Bodyguards convicted in rape caseSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 16:41 IST

A Delhi Court on Monday convicted four members of prestigious President's Bodyguards (PBG) in the six-year-old Buddha Jayanti Park gang rape case.

Omar seeks partial withdrawal of AFSPA from J-KSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 16:21 IST

J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed to the Centre and political parties to take a 'pragmatic view' on lifting AFSPA from the districts where terrorist activities are 'minimal'.

‘Muslim NSCN (I-M) operatives in touch with HuJI’Subscriber Only

August 17, 2009 16:01 IST

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio said there was strong possibility of Islamic extremists establishing 'sleeper cells' in the state.

PM warns of fresh attacks by Pak militantsSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 15:18 IST

Terming cross-border terrorism a 'most pervasive threat',Prime Minister said that there was 'credible information' that terrorist groups in Pak were planning to carry out fresh attacks on India.

BJP opposes HSRP project; Government to continue with itSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 13:57 IST

Despite BJP deciding to launch a statewide agitation to oppose high security registration plates (HSRP) project from Tuesday.

Detained North Korean ship may be booked under Maritime ActSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 13:02 IST

The detained North Korean ship MV Mu San is likely to be booked under the Indian Maritime Act for illegally entering in to the Indian waters.

Gay rights: SC issues notice to Centre on pleas challenging HC verdictSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 12:38 IST

The apex court's notice came on two petitions filed by Christian Apostolic Churches Alliance and S K Tijarawala,a disciple of Baba Ramdev.

Mayawati meets PM,demands Rs 2000 crore for power supplySubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 12:25 IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded Rs 2000 crore to pay for the 10 hours of power supply in 58 drought-hit districts of the state.

Hizbul militant killed in J-K gunbattleSubscriber Only

August 17, 2009 09:27 IST

A top Hizbul Mujahideen militant was shot dead by security forces during an encounter in Reasi district.

Operations to continue in Lalgarh: Bengal Home SecretarySubscriber Only

August 13, 2009 18:54 IST

A week after admitting that the anti-Maoist operations by joint forces at Lalgarh were a failure,the West Bengal government said the personnel would not be pulled back and the next phase to flush out the Naxalites would begin soon.

China cites technical hitches for not supporting ban on JaishSubscriber Only

August 13, 2009 16:09 IST

China continues to remain reluctant about supporting India's proposal at the United Nations to place sanctions on the Jaish-e-Mohammad.

NIA looking into nexus of NE politicians,officials,militantsSubscriber Only

August 13, 2009 15:47 IST

Anti-terror federal agency NIA is looking into the nexus between militants,politicians,officials and contractors in the Northeast in siphoning off of Govt funds meant for development.

Indefinite curfew relaxed for 12 hours in ImphalSubscriber Only

August 13, 2009 15:36 IST

Indefinite curfew in Manipur's Imphal East and Imphal West districts was today relaxed for 12 hours.

PM to address CMs regarding drought situation on MondaySubscriber Only

August 13, 2009 15:36 IST

Concerned over drought conditions in several parts of the country,Prime Minister will address the Chief Ministers of all states in ew Delhi on measures to salvage the situation.