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No takers for MPs anti-cow slaughter schemeSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 03:05 IST

Besides being a communally sensitive issue,cow slaughter is punishable with a seven-year jail term in Madhya Pradesh,and yet the BJP government expects people to own up to that crime if they want to benefit from a rehabilitation scheme

Unfit cartoons out,heres what is fitSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 03:04 IST

Base them on themes,not personalities,and test how students react: panel

Rahul Gandhi takes HP leaders to taskSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 03:04 IST

Gandhi snubbed partys top leadership saying party lost Assembly election due to infighting.

Kripashankar: Govt files second probe report in apex courtSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 03:02 IST

The Maharashtra government submitted in the SC a second status report on the investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets

Vaghela remarks at minorities meet leave Congress red-facedSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 03:01 IST

Remarks made by Gujarat Congresss campaign in-charge Shankersinh Vaghela at the partys minorities cell convention at Preksha Bharti in Gandhinagar have upset certain Muslim leaders

Coal blocks: Explain irregularities: Ministry to allotteesSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 03:00 IST

The coal ministry has asked for an explanation from Nagpur-based Veerangana Steels Ltd,which changed its name to Topworth Urja and Metals Ltd

Followed Deshmukh line,acted on secy advice,says ChavanSubscriber Only

February 6, 2014 15:08 IST

Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan again blamed his predecessor and Union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh for the Adarsh housing society irregularities

Electing the PresidentSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:54 IST

Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to call on Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray at his residence in Mumbai on July 13 to thank him for backing his candidature

Supported Pranab for his stature: NitishSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:53 IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reiterated his stand on secular prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections

Naveen questions packages for Bihar,Bengal,UPSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:51 IST

Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has questioned the financial packages announced for Samajwadi Party,JDU and Trinamool Congress-led state governments

High-tech robotic toys launchedSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:51 IST

Texas-based Innovation First International,producers of Hexbug range of toys have launch a family-focused product line of high-tech robotic toys in the Indian market. The company has joined forces with Anacra Merchandise,a local company for this venture. The product line was kicked off at the 6th Toy Biz International 2012,the largest toy tradeshow in South Asia,being hellip;

BJP CMs to accompany Sangma in his campaignSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:51 IST

Having extended support to P A Sangmas bid to the office of the President,the BJP held a high-level meeting with all its chief ministers

Sangma says Pranab holds office of profit,govt deniesSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:50 IST

Opposition nominee seeks cancellation of Pranabs candidature; govt says ex-FM resigned from ISI chairmans post on June 20

2G hearing deferred till new dateSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:49 IST

The resumption of hearing in the 2G spectrum allocation case after summer vacation was deferred today as Aesla Vinod Goenka,wife of Swan Telecom promoter Vinod Goenka,who was to testify as a witness failed to appear before the court. Special Judge OP Saini has postponed her deposition till a new date is fixed.

Monsoon CloudsSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:49 IST

While it became known only that NCP chief Sharad Pawar had recused himself from an Empowered Group of Ministers

Steel makers call for resuming mining in BellarySubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:47 IST

Karnatakas steel producers have called for resuming mining in the Bellary district,saying that there may be social unrest as lakhs of workers would be unemployed.

GJM picks Tamang murder accused as GTA candidateSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:47 IST

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has fielded the prime accused in the Madan Tamang murder case as its candidate for the Gorkha Territorial Administration election

Adani Ports signs pact with Kandla portSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:46 IST

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone,a multi-port operator and part of the Adani Group,today said its subsidiary Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal Pvt Ltd has signed a concession agreement with the Kandla Port Trust to set up a dry bulk terminal at the Kandla Port on build,operate and transfer basis.

Antony reviews readiness,Army may get attack coptersSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:45 IST

Army is on its way to get the much desired attack helicopters that it has been pitching for.

All clear,anchored US ship awaits SC word nowSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:44 IST

Following legal advice in view of the pending Supreme Court case,the Gujarat Maritime Board has said it will not allow the MV Oriental N,formerly Exxon Valdez,to beach for dismantling before the next hearing on July 9

RPower files for arbitration against 11 discomsSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:44 IST

Reliance Power Ltd has filed for arbitration against 11 state distribution companies to resolve a tariff dispute that is threatening a Rs 17,500 crore ultra-mega power project in Krishnapatnam,Andhra Pradesh.

Cautious Cong says tribals shouldnt be victims of cross-fireSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:43 IST

Amid conflicting reports about the identity of the 19 alleged Maoists who were killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh,the Congress sought to tread cautiously saying tribals should not become victims in the cross-fire between Naxals and security forces

Air Marshal Joshi appointed DGAFMSSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:42 IST

Air Marshal D P Joshi has been appointed as Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services,the highest posting in the medical services of the three armed forces

NHPC in talks to tap Arunachals hydropowerSubscriber Only

July 3, 2012 02:42 IST

In a move aimed at progressively harnessing the hydropower potential of Arunachal Pradesh,state-owned NHPCs chairman and managing director ABL Srivastava held a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki and other state representatives here on June 28.