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‘Maoists were banned after recommendation from WB govt’Subscriber Only

June 24, 2009 17:08 IST

The Centre banned the CPI (Maoist) on the basis of a recommendation from the West Bengal government,revealed a union minister.

MCD sacked library employees stage violent protestSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 17:04 IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi struck off 799 library employees from its roll.

Police register case against Aparna sen,othersSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 16:15 IST

Police registered a case against eminent film-maker Aparna Sen and others for violating prohibitory orders by visiting the troubled areas in Lalgarh.

Sarabjit is ‘innocent’,Govt should intervene: FamilySubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 15:44 IST

Family of Sarabjit Singh pleaded with the Indian government to work with Islamabad for his release,saying he is 'innocent'.

Talks with PCPA possible only if it lays down arms: GovernmentSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 15:19 IST

West Bengal government on Wednesday ruled out talks with the People's Committee against Police Atrocities.

Govt might disband UGC,AICTE; to implement Yash Pal report in 100 daysSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 14:47 IST

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said the Govt will try to implement in 100 days the Yash Pal committee's recommendations for setting up of a national commission in higher education and research.

Rath Yatra begins in PuriSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 14:30 IST

The world famous weeklong Rath yatra of Lord Jagannath started this morning in Puri in Orissa. The thousand-year-old annual chariot festival is one of the world''s largest surviving holy celebrations.

SS protest against power tariff hike: 200 held,trucks torchedSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 14:29 IST

Over 200 Shiv Sena workers were arrested here on Wednesday for carrying out violent protests and burning trucks against power tariff hike.

CRPF to take ISRO help for precision-guided ops against MaoistsSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 14:04 IST

The CRPF will soon approach the ISRO for expeditious satellite imaging and video mapping of all Naxal-infested areas.

Protests against power cuts,water shortage in DelhiSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 13:54 IST

Protests against power cuts and water shortage in the national capital saw people pelting stones at buses in a south Delhi locality.

Uttarakhand BJP MLAs meet to elect new leaderSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 12:56 IST

Uttarakhand BJP MLAs began a crucial meeting here on Wednesday to elect their leader after Chief Minister B C Khanduri quit yielding to pressure from dissidents.

26/11: ‘India to urge Interpol to execute arrest warrants’Subscriber Only

June 24, 2009 12:55 IST

Trial court hearing 26/11 terror attack cases issued non-bailable warrants against 22 absconding accused,including Hafeez Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.

Udhampur: 25 die as bus plunges in deep ‘khud’Subscriber Only

June 24, 2009 12:32 IST

At least 25 passengers were killed and over 40 passengers were injured in a major road accident,as a bus,carrying them,rolled down into a deep khud in Reasi district.

Amarnath yatra suspended from JammuSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 12:27 IST

Owing to large number of devotees stranded at transit base camp at Baltal,Amarnath yatra has been suspended from Jammu base camp.

Sporting drug can save soldiers from chemical attackSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 12:14 IST

An anti-cyanide agent,used as a dope by athletes to improve performance levels,can now be utilised to save lives of security personnel.

Kerala CM hospitalised,condition ‘stable’Subscriber Only

June 24, 2009 12:12 IST

Kerala CM V S Achuthanandan was admitted to a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram following a slight variation in his blood pressure.

J-K cabient expasnion in next few daysSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 11:16 IST

After being deferred several times in the past,the much-awaited Cabinet expansion of the Omar Abdullah-led coalition government is likely to take place in next few days.

Maoists raid CPM leader’s house,set liquor shop on fireSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 11:10 IST

CPI(Maoists) raided the house of a local CPI(M) leader and set a country liquor shop on fire at Kurni village in Purulia district,police said.

Lord Jagannath yatra beginsSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 10:44 IST

132nd 'rathyatra' of Lord Jagannath began on Wednesday morning from Jagganath temple in Jamalpur area here amidst tight security arrangements.

Air India gets PMs promise of help but told to tone upSubscriber Only

June 24, 2009 09:13 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured Air India that the government would put its entire weight behind it,but this 'help' comes with a condition.

Kandhamal rape case: Nun identifies the third accusedSubscriber Only

June 23, 2009 22:20 IST

The catholic nun,allegedly raped during the Kandhamal riots identified a third person in an identification parade.

Pak High Commissioner meets Foreign SecySubscriber Only

June 23, 2009 21:22 IST

Pakistan High Commissioner Shahid Malik met Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon.

Shopian stir spearhead threatens to intensify agitationSubscriber Only

June 23, 2009 21:12 IST

Majlis-e-Mushawarat,spearheading the ongoing stir in Shopian over the alleged rape and murder of two women there,on Tuesday threatened to intensify.

Widow gets husband’s termination quashed after a decadeSubscriber Only

June 23, 2009 19:51 IST

After a decade-long legal battle,the widow of a government employee has managed to get her husband's dismissal from service quashed by the Supreme Court.