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Ten new ministers inducted in Rajasthan cabinetSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 18:09 IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expanded his Cabinet to 23 members by inducting ten more ministers -- two Cabinet and eight state ministers -- on Saturday morning at the Raj Bhavan in Jaipur.

Sri Lanka should seize LTTE’s ceasefire offer: IndiaSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 18:00 IST

Noting with grave concern the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka,India asked Colombo to seize the opportunity provided by LTTE's ceasefire offer to bring about a pause in hostilities and work for safe passage for trapped civilians.

Pub attack: Girls can have their own way,says AdvaniSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 17:24 IST

L K Advani said there can be no compromise on the issue of last month's attack on girls at a Mangalore pub as the act was against Indian culture and ethos.

‘Terror bigger issue than unemployment,inflation’Subscriber Only

February 28, 2009 17:14 IST

BJP's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani said that the security of the common man is a bigger issue than unemployment and inflation.

Navy to oversee maritime security,says AntonySubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 15:48 IST

In the backdrop of the Mumbai terror attacks exposing the chinks in coastal security,Govt designated the Navy as the central authority responsible for the country's overall maritime security.

Delhi serial blasts: Peerbhoy sent to 10-day police custodySubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 15:43 IST

Mohammed Mansoor Ashgar Peerbhoy,the computer engineer,accused of sending emails on behalf of Indian Mujahideen about several blasts in the country,was sent to ten days police custody by a Delhi court.

‘Nothing personal in NCW member Nirmala’s sacking’Subscriber Only

February 28, 2009 14:30 IST

A day after the Government removed Nirmala Venkatesh from the NCW,Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Chowdhary defended the move saying the former had violated her mandate.

India joins club of nations capable of building warshipsSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 13:54 IST

India joined an elite club of nations capable of building large warships,with the keeling of the indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) at the Cochin Shipyard.

Antony rubbishes Pak Navy chief’s commentsSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 13:52 IST

India said that its investigation has conclusively proved that they came from the neighbouring country through maritime route.

Shortage of IPS officers in IB,CBI to be looked intoSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 13:42 IST

The Home Ministry has appointed a former IPS officer to draw up a recruitment plan to fill up vacancies in agencies like Intelligence Bureau and CBI.

Gujarat riots: Missing people to be declared deadSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 12:40 IST

Those who are missing since the 2002 post Godhra communal riots in Gujarat will be declared dead by the authorities taking the toll beyond 1000.

We are ready to go into polls: AntonySubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 12:20 IST

Union Defence Minister AK Antony said that the Congress is ready to face the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Court makes Andhra CM accused in corruption caseSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 12:06 IST

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has been ordered to register a case against AP CM and nine other ministers for alleged misappropriation of public funds.

Accidents kill more people in J-K than militancySubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 11:35 IST

With the number of deaths due to road accidents in J-K being more than those who are killed in militancy,state government is roping in CRRI to prepare a detailed report.

One lakh youth are jobless in J-KSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 11:25 IST

State government said in the legislative assembly that the total number of unemployed in the state has reached 1 lakh.

Advani goes in poll mode,promises sops,securitySubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 11:04 IST

BJP's PM candidate L K Advani has said the NDA would launch a farm income guarantee scheme for small farmers and give pension to aged farmers if it is voted to power.

Zardari is sincere but should do more: PranabSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 10:19 IST

As India continues to push Pakistan to eliminate terrorism,External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said he believes President Asif Ali Zardari is sincere about ending the menace but underlined that his desire should be backed by actions by Islamabad.

India will oppose protectionism: PranabSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 10:10 IST

India has said it is against any protectionist move as it would affect its IT industry after Obama in his maiden budget speech said the US government would do away with tax breaks for firms outsourcing jobs to overseas destinations,including India.

Valley hospitals’ ambulances lack basic life supportSubscriber Only

February 28, 2009 09:21 IST

Mirs father is writhing in pain as he bleeds profusely and there are little chances that he may survive in absence of the emergency medical aid.

Sun launches a portal for participative innovationSubscriber Only

February 27, 2009 20:32 IST

Sun Microsystems,extending its belief in Open Source,as a catalyst to encourage innovation launched the first ever Open Innovation Portal.

Delhi serial blasts: Police accuse LeT man in two chargesheetsSubscriber Only

February 27, 2009 19:04 IST

Delhi Police accused a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba operative,along with suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists,of executing the September 13 serial blasts in the Capital.