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From Speaker to likely Deputy CM: Tara Chand steers Cong ship in J038;KSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 10:35 IST

He may prove to be a saving grace for the Congress which was looking for a Hindu face for the post of Deputy Chief Minister.

Encounter into day 6,security forces ring alarm bells on use of bunkersSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 10:34 IST

As the encounter between security forces and militants in the dense Batidhar forest in Mendhar area of Poonch district entered day six on Monday.

Papa kehte hain bada naam karega,sings FarooqSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 10:33 IST

Former chief minister Farooq Abdullah was a doting father on Monday and could not help hum a lilting tune from a popular Hindi film.

Away from swearing-in,Hurriyat explains polls mean nothingSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 10:32 IST

On the day Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the new Jamp;K CM,the Hurriyat Conference held a seminar in the Valley.

Business bigwigs add star power on Omar daySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 10:32 IST

Hopes of economic and political stability for Jamp;K were kindled on Monday as Omar Abdullah took oath as states youngest chief minister.

Logitech to layoff 15 pct salaried staffSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 10:06 IST

Logitech International has about 3,500 salaried employees in total work force of about 9,000.

Truckers strike enters second daySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 09:50 IST

Transport Secretary threatened that if strike continues,law of land would take its course.

Obama expects to sign a bill to create 3 mn jobsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 09:24 IST

Within weeks of being sworn in as President of the United States,Barack Obama hopes to sign a bill that would create three million jobs in the US.

FBI to recruit 850 new agentsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 09:22 IST

At a time when US is experiencing its worst layoffs,FBI announced its largest ever hiring blitz.

Focus on human intelligence,new SWAT teams as CMs brainstorm on terror todaySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 04:24 IST

In a paradigm shift,the Centre has urged Chief Ministers to reactivate human intelligence networks in their states without reducing emphasis...

I convinced my wife to leave GazaSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:09 IST

When the first blast sounded,on Saturday at just past 11 a.m.,I hardly took notice.

Take govt official hostage,kill Jews to spoil India-Israel ties: Pak handlers told attackersSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:04 IST

Directions from Pakistan-based handlers to try and take hostage some important government functionary...

Chiefs of sick PSUs may get turnaround prizeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:51 IST

The government is waking up to the merits of rewarding performance instead of merely infusing funds into sick state-owned companies...

Seven more hooch deaths in Bengal,Govt orders probeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:40 IST

The number of deaths following the consumption of spurious liquor continued to rise in Kolkata with seven more deaths reported

AI terminates services of nine overweight air hostessesSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:38 IST

Air India has served termination notices to nine of its air hostesses in the northern region after they failed to prove themselves...

Bihar leaders wont jump gun,mum on terrorSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:35 IST

While terror is tipped to be the biggest political issue in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls...

Mumbai response: NDA says Centre hurting federalismSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:33 IST

The meeting of Chief Ministers of the NDA-ruled states at L K Advanis residence here on Monday unanimously agreed...

After BSP ticket,Dumpy loses his security coverSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:29 IST

THE state Government has withdrawn the security cover provided to Azamgarhs BSP MP Akbar Ahemad Dumpy....

Real to reel: Bihar cartoonist comes up with Lalu ToonzSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:26 IST

When a mediaperson chases Lalu Prasad Yadav right up to his bathroom,he shoots back...

Woman sets fire to hubby genitalsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:26 IST

An Indian-born Australian woman who allegedly set fire to her husband's genitals suspecting his fidelity...

What the world is readingSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:25 IST

Israels New York consulate conducted a news conference through Twitter,the micro-blogging site...

Engineer murder: Tiwaris Tata Safari recoveredSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:25 IST

The Auraiya police on Monday recovered BSP MLA Shekhar Tiwaris Tata Safari which was allegedly used in the murder of PWD engineer M K Gupta on December 23...

Rocking for godSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:21 IST

Shahjehan Khan,a 25-year old Pakistani American,grew up in a Boston suburb where he played soccer...

Nandigram bypoll peaceful,says DM but CPM claims silent terror by TrinamoolSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:19 IST

Nandigram in East Midnapores district witnessed an unexpected voter turnout in the by-election on Monday...

Nitish alleges lack of Central aid,offers cash for Kosi victimsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:11 IST

The row between the Centre and Bihar over post-Kosi deluge relief measures re-surfaced on Monday with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcing monetary help for victims