INDIA NEWS - Page 12466

Patil seeks bail in Nimbalkar case,says evidence is weakSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 18:14 IST

Incarcerated NCP MP Padamsinh Patil on Tuesday sought bail in a sessions court,contending there was hardly any material to implicate him in the murder of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar barring statements of co-accused.

PM gets rare honour as Chief Guest on French DaySubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 16:56 IST

PM Manmohan Singh was the Chief Guest of Honour at French National Day celebrations witnessing a magnificent parade in which a contingent of Indian soldiers also marched to the soul stirring music of 'Saare Jahan Se Achchha'.

Brigadier faces inquiry for misbehaviour against officer’s wifeSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 16:35 IST

Army has ordered an inquiry against a Brigadier after the wife of a recently married junior officer alleged that he had allegedly misbehaved with her.

Swine flu vaccination compulsory for Haj pilgrims: TharoorSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 16:26 IST

Haj pilgrims from India this year will have to compulsorily get themselves vaccinated against swine flu to avoid getting quarantined in Saudi Arabia.

Shaken by back-to-back accidents,DMRC workers want to quitSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 16:09 IST

A number of migrant labourers working at Delhi Metro sites now want to go back home as they are shocked and worried over mishaps.

Heavy rains cripple normal life in MumbaiSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 15:20 IST

The heavy down pour accompanied by gusty winds since last evening led to traffic snarls at various places in Mumbai.

NCW to probe virginity case,unconvinced by Govt’s reportSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 14:49 IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has found "unsatisfactory" the report of Madhya Pradesh government into the alleged virginity tests conducted on brides during a state-sponsored mass marriage.

HC uphold notification banning use of plastic bagsSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 14:33 IST

Delhi High Court on Tuesday upheld a city government's notification banning use of plastic bags in specified areas of the capital.

Noisy scenes mark MP Assembly session over virginity testsSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 14:33 IST

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday witnessed unruly scenes over the issue of alleged virginity tests of brides during a state-sponsored mass marriage in Shahdol district.

Reshuffle in top brass of J-K PoliceSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 14:27 IST

Jammu and Kashmir government transferred over 50 officials,including Director General (CID) Ashok Bhan.

Delhi Metro mishap is a setback,concedes Kamal NathSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 13:36 IST

Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath said that it is for the appropriate authority to fix responsibility for the Delhi Metro mishap.

J-K govt blames centre for food grain ‘shortage’ in stateSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 11:38 IST

J-K is reeling under an acute shortage of food grains as the Centre has not responded to the request of state CM to increase the monthly ration quota.

Hizbul militant shot dead in J-KSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 10:36 IST

A Hizbul Mujahideen militant was shot dead in an encounter with security forces in Reasi district on Tuesday morning.

After Delhi,Metro blues strike MumbaiSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 10:33 IST

A metallic structure supporting main concrete pillars at Mumbai under-construction Metro line collapsed in the suburb of Sakineka following gusty winds.

Metro mishap: Debris clearance ops on,one-way traffic opensSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 10:31 IST

Debris clearance operations continued at Metro accident site in south Delhi even as one-way traffic in the area was thrown open on Tuesday.

New Delhi’s Morning in ParisSubscriber Only

July 14, 2009 08:58 IST

Parisians cheered as 400 Indian soldiers from Maratha Light Infantry,Navy and Air Force marched in tribute to the sacrifices of their predecessors in the two World Wars.

Dikshit’s letter made Sreedharan to continue in officeSubscriber Only

July 13, 2009 21:59 IST

It was a late night letter from Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit that apparently led E Sreedharan to change his decision and continue as the DMRC chief.

Normal life affected at Metro bridge mishap siteSubscriber Only

July 13, 2009 18:39 IST

The slow pace of debris clearance operations at the Delhi Metro accident site in south Delhi has affected normal life in the locality.

Delhi man gets 10 years RI for raping two daughtersSubscriber Only

July 13, 2009 18:13 IST

A Delhi court awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment to a man for raping his two daughters at their home for a year.

‘Clean chit to Vijayan shows true character of Left’Subscriber Only

July 13, 2009 18:01 IST

Congress said that the Left considers itself a notch above the rest and is supposedly cadre based,more disciplined and has been preaching others on issues of corruption.

Govt not to dilute Army presence in J-KSubscriber Only

July 13, 2009 17:51 IST

Government will "not dilute" the presence of Army in Jammu and Kashmir till the situation did not stabilise there,said Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju.