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Govt to set up 71 more courts for quick trial of CBI casesSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 19:51 IST

The government said that its endeavour is to set up 71 additional special courts exclusively for trial of CBI cases in various states.

Chidambaram leaked letter on Varuns security,breached proprietySubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 19:47 IST

Sushma Swaraj sought to embarrass Home Minister P Chidambaram on the Varun Gandhi security issue accusing him of leaking a letter.

UP govt still looking for ‘missing’ files of Ayodhya disputeSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 19:28 IST

The Uttar Pradesh government said that it was making all out efforts to trace 23 missing files related to Ayodhya title suits.

Global warming behind Malaria in Kolkata: Bengal minSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 19:12 IST

A West Bengal minister named global warming as one of the major reasons for rise in number of Malaria cases.

Orissa govt disburses Rs 42.3 lakh for church repair in KandhamalSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 19:07 IST

The Orissa government said on Wednesday that it has disbursed Rs 42.3 lakh as assistance for repair of church and prayer houses.

Police can’t put person under surveillance after acquittal: HCSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 18:47 IST

The Delhi High Court has said the police cannot keep a person under surveillance after his or her acquittal in criminal cases.

At 11%,Haryanas growth rate highest during 2005-08Subscriber Only

July 8, 2009 18:42 IST

Haryana's economy grew by 11 per cent,highest among all the states,followed by Goa and Bihar between 2005-06 and 2007-08.

Death toll rises to 32 in Guj hooch tragedySubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 18:23 IST

The death toll in the hooch tragedy rose to 32 after seven more died in Majoor Gam and Odhav areas of the city,police said.

New anti-terror Acts to be in line with UAPA Act: GovtSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 16:59 IST

Centre said anti-terror Acts like GUJCOCA,enacted by state govts,should be in line with Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act.

Violent protests rock Srinagar after youth’s body foundSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 16:58 IST

Six days after a youth went missing in Srinagar leading to violent protests,his throat-slit body was recovered on Wednesday.

Uttarakhand recommends CBI probe into Ranbir’s ‘encounter’Subscriber Only

July 8, 2009 16:42 IST

Uttarakhand Govt has finally recommended that the case pertaining to the police encounter of 24 year old youth from Ghaziabad be probed by the CBI.

Amartya,Nooyi,Mittal in PM’s panelSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 16:13 IST

Amartya Sen,L N Mittal and Indra Nooyi are among the members of a high-level panel headed by PM to draw upon experience of the best Indian minds abroad.

Gross injustice done to Bihar in budget: NitishSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 16:06 IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleged that the cause of Bihar has been deliberately ignored in the Union Budget.

Recruitment scam: Fresh SC notice on Maya Govt’s pleaSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 15:57 IST

UP Govt contended before SC that 80 pct constables appointed during Mulayam Singh regime were not eligible for the police service.

Govt taking action on Varun’s security: ChidambaramSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 15:15 IST

Home Minister P Chidambaram said that action has been initiated on Varun's protection taking into account the inputs provided by intelligence agencies.

NCP keen on poll alliance with Cong in MaharashtraSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 15:15 IST

NCP's Maharashtra unit chief R R Patil on Wednesday said the party intends to fight the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections in alliance with Congress.

No proposal to talk directly with Naxals,says GovtSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 15:10 IST

The Centre on Wednesday said there was no proposal to hold direct talks with Naxals but it would welcome such a dialogue between the Left wing extremists and any state government.

IAF to have 230 Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter planes by 2015Subscriber Only

July 8, 2009 14:27 IST

Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter - one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world - is best suited for Indian conditions.

Kashmiri women lift veil,eye career in the skiesSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 12:55 IST

Far from the violence and unrest that have marred the capital of disputed Kashmir,a group of young women swap their burqas for smart suits and stilettos and dream of a career in the skies.

India to take up ‘spoofing of terror phones’ with PakSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 12:31 IST

India indicated that it would take up with Pakistan the issue of spoofing of terrorists' satellite phones which hamper efforts to track them.

Justice Punchi holds meeting with J-K,Uttarakhand and HP officialsSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 12:06 IST

Justice MM Punchi has asked the Uttarakhand,J-K and HP govts to come up with a report regarding the requirements of these states.

Muslim priests serve at 900-year old Shiva templeSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 11:27 IST

Situated on the banks of the icy Lidder river,a 900-year old Shiva temple is the only Hindu shrine in the Kashmir valley which has Muslim priests.

Orissa struggles to protect wildlife in Naxal-hit areaSubscriber Only

July 8, 2009 10:49 IST

In absence of the promised Central paramilitary forces,the Orissa Govt is struggling hard to protect precious wildlife from poachers backed by Maoists.

Youth shot at in East DelhiSubscriber Only

July 7, 2009 22:04 IST

A young man was shot at in east Delhi this morning with police suspecting his sister-in-law's brother to be behind the incident,police said.

SC pulls up Maya on plea of transfer of casesSubscriber Only

July 7, 2009 19:43 IST

The Supreme Court pulled up the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh for seeking transfer to the apex court a batch of writ petitions pending in the Allahabad High Court.