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CPM bandh cripples life in KolkataSubscriber Only

January 28, 2009 12:27 IST

A 12-hour-long bandh,called by the CPM in protest against the killing of two of its members,crippled life in the northern suburbs of Kolkata.

Corporal punishment to take a beating in ChhattisgarhSubscriber Only

January 28, 2009 12:15 IST

Chhattisgarh government is planning to enact a law to ban corporal punishment in schools in the wake of increasing torturous incidents.

Bhelpuri,panipuri tingling taste buds of MalayaleesSubscriber Only

January 28, 2009 11:57 IST

The snack with an iconic status in north India and other chats are tingling the Malayalee taste buds,mainly due to push cart street vendors.

World to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Indian rosesSubscriber Only

January 28, 2009 09:52 IST

Lovers across the globe,including in Europe and Australia,will exchange 'I Love You' greetings with 'Made in India' roses on Valentine's Day.

BJP expels 38 party workers in Rajasthan for indisciplineSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 18:16 IST

BJP's Rajasthan unit has expelled 38 party workers and office bearers for six years for indiscipline.

Lalu flays Mayawati for politicising developmentSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 18:10 IST

Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav asked UP CM Mayawati to keep development work away from politics.

German rape case: 5 convicted by Chandigarh courtSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 18:01 IST

In quick disposal of a rape case,a local court convicted five accused of raping a 20-year-old German tourist in September.

Sonia hints at fuel price cutSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 16:39 IST

Congress President Sonia Gandhi indicated towards a reduction in the prices of petroleum products.

BJP on backfoot,calls pub attack ‘act of hooliganism’Subscriber Only

January 27, 2009 16:32 IST

Faced with mounting criticism over the attack on women in a Mangalore pub,the BJP termed it as an 'unacceptable act of hooliganism' while regretting that its political opponents were levelling allegations against the Sangh without verifying facts.

M’lore pub attack: 8 more nabbed,25 held so farSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 16:22 IST

Police have nabbed eight more members of a right wing group Sri Ram Sene,taking the total number of arrested persons to 25.

Cops pick up Ram Sene chief for a small reasonSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 16:18 IST

Amid the growing outrage over the Mangalore pub assault,Pramod Muthalik,chief of Sri Ram Sena was arrested.

Sriram Sene not part of Sangh: Ktaka CMSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 16:18 IST

Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa has said that the Sriram Sena blamed for the Mangalore incident is not a Sangh Pariwar outfit.

Former President R Venkataraman passes awaySubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 16:11 IST

R Venkataraman skilfully guided the country through a testing period of coalition politics that saw three PMs in two years.

India to provide evidence of terror group to BangladeshSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 16:06 IST

Pranab Mukherjee will provide documentary evidences to Bangladesh Govt of Indian based terror groups using their soil to carry out anti-India attacks.

Heroin worth Rs 70 cr seized in Samjhauta ExpressSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 15:48 IST

About 14 kg of heroin being smuggled from Pak in the Samjhauta Express was seized and four passengers arrested.

Cong-NCP seat sharing talks to begin next weekSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 15:33 IST

The seat sharing talks between the democratic front allies -- the Congress and the NCP -- for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will begin next week.

PM continues to make excellent progressSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 13:18 IST

PM Singh continues to maintain excellent progress and has had breakfast with his wife and daughters.

India has no sympathies for LTTE: PranabSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 12:49 IST

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee made it clear that India has no sympathy for LTTE but added that he'll ensure security of civilian Tamils.

Now,a unique identity card for Indian citizens!Subscriber Only

January 27, 2009 12:07 IST

Observing that illegal immigration into the country was posing a serious threat to national security,a Govt panel has strongly recommended a unique identity card for citizens.

Scientists to unravel key Chandrayaan data on Jan 29Subscriber Only

January 27, 2009 11:50 IST

Preliminary findings from the data generated by three instruments on board Chandrayaan-1 are encouraging.

UPA’s economic bubble has literally burst: BJPSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 11:37 IST

Rajnath Singh said that all economic indicators have 'dramatically' slowed down under Congress' 'paralysed and directionless' regime.

Delhi Metro service disrupted as woman attempts suicideSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 11:27 IST

The Delhi Metro services in the Vishwavidyalaya-Central Secretariat line were disrupted for nearly 30 minutes this morning after a woman allegedly attempted suicide by jumping on the track.

26/11 was ‘open war’,now retaliate: BJP to CentreSubscriber Only

January 27, 2009 11:13 IST

The 26/11 incident in Mumbai was not just another terrorist incident. It was nothing less than an open war on India and this should be dealt with in the same spirit,said BJP President Rajnath Singh.