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Binayak accuses C’garh govt of exercising violence on adivasisSubscriber Only

May 31, 2009 11:26 IST

Civil rights activist Binayak Sen has accused the Chhattisgarh government of "exercising structured violence" on poor adivasis to transfer their land to industries.

Govt likely to rope in two more central forces against naxalsSubscriber Only

May 31, 2009 11:09 IST

In a signal that naxalism will be tackled with an iron hand,the Centre may soon rope in the services of two more para-military forces to counter Left-wing extremism along with the CRPF,which is already deployed to deal with the menace.

My son killed in racist attack in Aus: Harbhajan’s cousinSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 22:19 IST

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh's cousin allege that an Australian taxi driver killed his son in Melbourne.

‘Global warming causes 300,000 deaths a year’Subscriber Only

May 30, 2009 19:06 IST

Climate change is responsible for 3,00,00 deaths a year and is affecting 300 million people,a study has claimed.

J-K CM Omar meets Sonia,AzadSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 18:49 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Shibu Soren resigns from assembly seat,retains LS seatSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 18:05 IST

JMM president Shibu Soren resigned from Jamtara assembly seat,which he had won in a bypoll,to retain his Dumka Lok Sabha seat.

Kolkata: 4 members of a family found deadSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 15:20 IST

Four members of a family were found dead under mysterious circumstances at Belghoria area in the suburbs of Kolkata.

Protests in Patna after kidnapped boy found murderedSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 14:25 IST

A nine-year-old boy was murdered by his two teenaged neighbours who kidnapped him after taking a cue from a Hindi film.

UP imposes additional tax on selective commoditiesSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 14:05 IST

The UP Govt has decided to impose an additional tax up to one per cent on a number of commodities.

J-K CID rejects surrender appeal of militantsSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 13:53 IST

J-K CID has rejected the surrender appeal of two hard core militants.

Hillary calls Krishna,likely to visit India in JulySubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 12:23 IST

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called External Affairs M minister SM Krishna for the first time after he assumed office.

HC dismiss petition against conduct of prayer outside templeSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 11:57 IST

The Madras HC has dismissed a writ petition challenging the conduct of 'yagasala pooja' outside the famous Tiruchendur Sentil Andavar temple.

Krishna’s first big assignments: Hillary,RajapaksaSubscriber Only

May 30, 2009 10:30 IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to visit New Delhi next week,while the US State Secretary Hillary Clinton is expected to arrive next month.

Daughter-in-law of former MP minister diesSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 22:18 IST

Preeti Singh,daughter-in-law of a former Madhya Pradesh Minister died under mysterious circumstances after sustaning bullet injuries,police said.

Atrocities against Dalits on rise in UP: ReportSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 21:55 IST

Asian Center for Human Rights said the cases of atrocities against dalits and tribals increased in UP by 4.47% in 2008.

Delhi: Man gets 10 years RI for raping minorSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 20:46 IST

A Delhi court sentenced a man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl.

Man dies defending girl from eve-teaser in DelhiSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 20:43 IST

A 59-year-old man died in a city hospital after a scuffle with a person who was teasing a girl in a central Delhi locality,police said.

Bihar school student kidnapped for ransomSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 20:08 IST

The nine-year-old son of a trader has gone missing from his residence in Patna.

Flood situation grim in AssamSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 18:13 IST

The overall flood situation in Assam continued to be grim on the third day with over two lakh people affected in five districts,official sources said.

Tamil Nadu: Karuna appoints Stalin as Deputy CMSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 17:53 IST

Long groomed as his heir to the Chief Minister's throne and to head the DMK,Karunanidhi appointed his son M K Stalin as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Priorities listed in manifesto to reflect in Budget: MeenaSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 16:55 IST

New Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena said priorities listed in the Congress manifesto will reflect in the Budget.

My portfolio is bigger than me: AbdullahSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 16:47 IST

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah on Friday brushed aside rumours about his unhappiness over relatively low profile portfolio being handed over to him.

UPA to quantify climate benefits from NREGASubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 16:44 IST

The UPA government has started a pilot project to quantify climate benefits from the NREGA.

Bansal: Opposition’s viewpoint will be consideredSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 16:34 IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Bansal assured the opposition that the government will give full consideration to its viewpoint.

Manmohan’s Cabinet takes chargeSubscriber Only

May 29, 2009 13:39 IST

India's place in the world is of great importance. India has had an honoured place in the world. I wish to make my own contribution to strengthening that,said Shashi Tharoor.