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Difficult terrain extending Poonch encounter: Army ChiefSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 14:09 IST

The Army Chief said the encounter at Poonch is taking time because of the difficult terrain and the force's strategy to avoid casualty.

Delhi Police to get 130 more PCR vans,plans to put CommandosSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 13:59 IST

Delhi Police will soon get an additional 130 Police Control Room vehicles in its fleet to help people in need and maintain law and order in the city.

Goa rape: Charges against minister may be droppedSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 13:47 IST

Goa police are likely to drop charges against State Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte in the German minor rape case involving his 21-year-old son Rohit.

SC stays non-bailable warrant against Raj ThackeraySubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 13:27 IST

SC stayed the non-bailable warrant issued by a Jharkhand court against Raj Thackeray for his alleged statements and hate campaign against North Indians.

Holed up militants from Jaish,says ArmySubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 11:32 IST

Militants exchanging heavy gunfire with security forces in Poonch are suspected to be from Pak-based JeM,said the Army.

NIA has become a matter of joke: ModiSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 09:58 IST

CMs of various NDA constituents expressed their reservations over the new investigating agency saying it would disturb India's federal set-up.

Indian astronauts to go in the ‘big league’ with AstrosatSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 09:47 IST

India's space agency along with astronomers from across the country will launch a 'unique' satellite later this year to study distant galaxies and black holes.

FBI to visit Pak for Mumbai attacks investigationSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 09:29 IST

Maintaining that the Mumbai attacks were 'managed' from Pakistan,the US said an FBI team will be going to Pak to carry on the probe.

26/11 attackers have links in Pakistan: BoucherSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 09:09 IST

Supporting India's views on involvement of Pakistan-based terror outfits in Mumbai attacks,the US has said those involved in the strikes have links in Islamabad.

I would contest LS polls if health permits: ShekhawatSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 20:11 IST

Ex-Vice-Prez Bhairon Singh Shekhawat created flutters in his party BJP when he said that he would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections if his health permits.

Delink religion from terrorism,says OmarSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 19:42 IST

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said there was a need to defeat the ideology of terrorism which could be achieved only after delinking religion from it.

India briefs more countries on Pak role in Mumbai attacksSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 18:38 IST

Building up its campaign to mobilise the world,India shared evidence linking Pakistan-based elements to the Mumbai attacks with around 50 more countries.

PC for proactive approach against potential terroristsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 18:19 IST

The Home Minister stressed the need for a 'proactive' approach to root out threats from 'potential' terrorists operating in India.

Mulayam’s assets case: SC pulls up CBI for flip-flopSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 18:01 IST

Attacking CBI for its flip-flop over its decision to change its stand in the disproportionate assets case against Mulayam Singh Yadav,the SC said it would not like the agency to become an instrument of the government.

India optimistic about 2009: StudySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 17:32 IST

Indians are looking forward to 2009 and around 42% of people feel that 2009 will be better than 2008,says a study.

India weather report,January 6Subscriber Only

January 6, 2009 17:24 IST

Rain/thundershowers are likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh,West Bengal,Sikkim,Orissa,Jharkhand. Mainly dry in Assam,Meghalaya,Nagaland,Manipur,Mizoram,Tripura and Bihar.

Rane considering CMs proposal to join cabinet in MaharashtraSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 17:17 IST

Suspended Congress leader Narayan Rane said he was considering a proposal by the new Chief Minister Ashok Chavan to join his cabinet.

MBA student gangraped in Noida,5 arrestedSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 16:55 IST

A 24-year-old MBA student was kidnapped and allegedly raped by a group of youngsters,five of whom were arrested by the police on a complaint filed by the girl's friend.

Pak aided 26/11,says PM; Pak calls it ‘unfortunate’Subscriber Only

January 6, 2009 15:38 IST

Accusing Pakistan of using terror as an instrument of state policy,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that evidence showed that some 'Pakistani official agencies' must have provided support to the Mumbai terror attack given their sophistication and military precision.

26/11: Ajmal remanded to police custody till Jan 19Subscriber Only

January 6, 2009 14:19 IST

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman,the lone terrorist arrested for his involvement in the November 26 Mumbai terror attacks,was remanded to police custody till January 19.

Bihar flood scam accused Gautam Goswami diesSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 13:53 IST

Gautam Goswami,a 1991 batch IAS officer and winner of prestigious Time Magazine's 'Young Asian Achiever Award' died of pancreatic cancer at a private nursing home in Patna.

Poonch encounter enters 6th daySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 13:20 IST

As the gunbattle in Bhati Dhar forest in Poonch district entered the sixth day,the army has adopted a 'wait and watch' strategy to take on the holed-up terrorists in caves.