INDIA NEWS - Page 12494

Hurriyat calls off strike,protests to continueSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 13:07 IST

A Hurriyat spokesman said that although they have not extended the strike any further,demonstrations will continue in the valley.

No comprehensive info on freedom fighters,martyrs: MHASubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 12:33 IST

Govt does not have a comprehensive list of freedom fighters despite a full division of Home Ministry devoted to the subject.

Man arrested for killing IIPM student in DelhiSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 12:06 IST

A fortnight after murder of a 26-year-old MBA student from IIPM,police arrested a former student of the institute for allegedly bludgeoning the victim to death for having a relationship with his ex-girl friend.

Activist threatens to sue Victoria Memorial authoritiesSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 11:57 IST

Grease trickling down the central dome of Victoria Memorial Hall has invited the wrath of environmentalists.

Govt set to revamp madrassasSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 11:32 IST

Education system is set to witness a restructuring with HRD Ministry saying these institutions will impart professional training along with religious teachings.

PM ‘appalled’ at attacks on Indian students in AustraliaSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 11:05 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he was 'appalled' at the attacks on Indian students in Australia,some of which are 'racist' in nature.

Krishna asks Indian students in Australia to show restraintSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 11:05 IST

Concerned over reports of some Indian students in Australia retaliating in the wake of spate of attacks on them,Government asked them to exercise restraint.

Hinduism is not a religion,but a way of life: RSS chiefSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 10:40 IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said one should have respect for other religions and hurling abuses at others faith was not good.

Sheetal Mafatlal granted bailSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 04:08 IST

Businesswoman and socialite Sheetal Mafatlal was granted bail by a Mumbai court in a case of alleged evasion of duty on jewellery worth Rs 53 lakhs.

Will meet Pak more than half way if it acts to end terror: PMSubscriber Only

June 9, 2009 04:03 IST

Underlining that India has vital interest in trying to make peace with Pakistan,Manmohan Singh promised to meet its leadership 'more than half-way'.

UGC sets up committee to probe issue of capitation feesSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 22:08 IST

The UGC today appointed a committee to probe into the allegations of huge capitation fee demanded by two Tamil Nadu-based institutes...

Two cases of swine flu confirmed in DelhiSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 20:37 IST

Two cases of swine flu were confirmed in the capital,bringing the total number of persons suffering from the viral ailment across the country to 11.

Major reshuffle in Delhi PoliceSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 19:49 IST

Delhi Police effected a major reshuffle among senior and middle-level officers.

Govt to spruce up measures against swine fluSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 18:14 IST

Sprucing up measures to contain swine flu,the government will set up state-level rapid action forces of medical personnel to deal with the viral ailment.

UP transfer serious matter: SC seeks explanation from MayaSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 18:07 IST

Terming the transfer of IAS and IPS officers in Uttar Pradesh as a serious matter,the Supreme Court sought an explanation from the state Government on the allegation that Chief Minister Mayawati was resorting to arbitrary shift of the officers following her party's poor show in the elections.

Maoists blow up police stations in OrissaSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 18:02 IST

Heavily armed Maoists launched a series of attacks blowing up two police stations and an outpost in Orissa.

‘Terror boat’ Kuber to resume fishing from DiwaliSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 17:56 IST

Marine vessel 'Kuber',hijacked by terrorists to reach city coast on Nov 26 last year for terror strikes,will resume fishing activities on Diwali this year.

Nimbalkar case: Sena demands resignation of Maha Home MinisterSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 16:58 IST

Shiv Sena on Monday demanded the resignations of Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil and state NCP president R R Patil over the arrest of NCP leader Padamsinh Patil.

G E Vahanvati appointed as Attorney GeneralSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 16:38 IST

Senior advocate Goolam E Vahanvati was appointed as the new Attorney General of India.

‘Cautious’ Sibal seeks consensus on quota in pvt edu institutesSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 16:23 IST

HRD Minister said a consensus needed to be evolved through consultations with all stakeholders on the issue of OBC quota in private educational institutions.

Mamata to go for rail security,shrugs regional tagSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 16:02 IST

Passenger amenities,safety and security will have priorities in the next Railway budget which is likely to be presented on July one,Railway minister Mamata Banerjee has said.

Man kills five children,tries to commit suicideSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 14:31 IST

An 'alcoholic' driver allegedly bludgeoned his five children to death before critically injuring his wife and attempting suicide in Ghaziabad.

Multi-billion rupee scam during Musharrafs regime unearthedSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 14:06 IST

A billion-rupee contract was given to an influential contactor on fake bank guarantees for setting up of water filtration plants in the NWFP during Musharrafs regime.

Curfew-like situation; protest march to Shopian calledSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 13:51 IST

Curfew-like situation prevailed across Kashmir as authorities imposed restrictions on movement to thwart protest march Shopian Chalo against the alleged rape and murder of two women in Shopian.

Fast-track acquisition: US offers its CG choppers to IndiaSubscriber Only

June 8, 2009 13:37 IST

The US has offered to lease out 12 of its Coast Guard's twin-engine helicopters to India which is looking to strengthen its coastal security following the Mumbai terror attacks.