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Steps by Pak have not ended terror threat: USSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 20:22 IST

Voicing its determination to ensure elimination of terror threat emanating from Pakistan,the US said the steps taken by Islamabad so far were not sufficient in this direction and there is a long way to go.

Paswan’s supporters manhandle airlines’ staffSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 20:11 IST

Supporters of Ramvilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party allegedly manhandled staff of a private air-carrier at Patna airport after the Union Minister missed a flight.

Gangster Act imposed on 6 Noida gangrape accusedSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 20:05 IST

Six youths arrested in connection with the gangrape of a MBA student have been booked under the stringent Gangster Act.

Shibu Soren loses bypoll,tries to delay resignationSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 19:13 IST

More than four months after becoming Jharkhand CM,Shibu Soren was defeated in an assembly bypoll plunging the state's ruling UPA into a crisis and threatening his continuance at the helm even as he tried to delay his resignation.

We must re-adjust military preparedness to meet new threats: PMSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 19:04 IST

Warning of new terror threats from the seas,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the country needed to re-adjust its military preparedness to meet the menace.

NRI professionals can practice in India: PMSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 17:45 IST

Billed to serve as a virtual think tank,'Global Indian Network' was launched by PM Manmohan Singh in Chennai.

Who will follow Rajnath’s orders,quips ShekhawatSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 16:58 IST

Ex-Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat has rejected BJP president Rajnath Singh's advice not to contest in 2009 general elections.

Truckers strike: Vegetable prices in Delhi shoot upSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 15:58 IST

The nation-wide transporters strike entered the fourth day with both truckers and government refusing to budge.

It’s Bal Thackeray vs the Karkares over Ajmal KasabSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 15:41 IST

In a veiled criticism of slain ATS chief Hemant Karkare's wife and daughter,Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has said that the country does not share their stance.

Day not far when Rahul becomes PM: PranabSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 15:38 IST

The day is not far when Rahul Gandhi will become the prime minister,External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said.

Shyam Saran proposes ‘private nuke-plants’ in IndiaSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 15:23 IST

India may consider allowing private players to set up nuclear power plants only after they gain experience through collaborative projects with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd,said Shyam Saran.

Noida rape case: NCW writes to MayawatiSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 13:52 IST

NCW Chairperson Girija Vyas has said being a woman the UP CM was in a better position to understand the problems being faced by women in her state.

8-yr-old Indian boy may be ‘world’s youngest lecturer’Subscriber Only

January 8, 2009 13:50 IST

An 8-yr-old Indian boy is teaching adult students computer-generated animated film at Dehradun's College of Interactive arts.

Pranab slams Pak for flip-flop over Kasab’s nationalitySubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 12:30 IST

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee told a gathering at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Chennai that India is disappointed with 'consistent flip-flop in the reaction of the government in Islamabad' on Kasab's identity.

Heavy exchange of fire continues in PoonchSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 12:06 IST

Militants and security forces exchanged fire overnight as the gunbattle in Bhati Dhar forest in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir continued for the eighth day.

Won’t allow terrorism to destroy polity: PMSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 11:26 IST

Dr Manmohan Singh said that India will work with the international community to ensure there is no safe haven or launching pads for terrorists.

PM condemns Gaza strikes,supports PalestiniansSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 10:47 IST

PM Manmohan Singh voiced India's strong condemnation of the Israeli strikes in Gaza and expressed hope that normalcy will be restored soon.

Sub-inspector rises to become CBI’s Joint DirectorSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 20:36 IST

History was made at CBI after one of its officer,who joined the agency as sub-inspector,was promoted as a Joint Director,the first such incident in the 67 years of its existence.

Noida gangrape: ‘What kind of people are we?’Subscriber Only

January 7, 2009 19:55 IST

The Noida gangrape case gave fresh ammunition to Union Minister Renuka Chaudhary to take on Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati and the fiery Congress leader also favoured death sentence to the accused.

Dalit employee accuses boss of rape attempt in LucknowSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 19:13 IST

Police registered a case against UP Groundwater Department Director M M Ansari after a Dalit woman colleague lodged a rape attempt case against him.

Rs 8,000 cr fraud hits Satyam; Raju may get 7-yr jailSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 18:41 IST

In the country's biggest corporate fraud involving about Rs 8,000 crore,iconic IT company Satyam was hurtling towards disaster following the shocking disclosure of accounts fudging by its founder Ramalinga Raju,who then quit as chairman - leaving an uncertain future for the company and its 53,000 employees.

Mumbai issue: SP threatens to withdraw support to UPASubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 18:23 IST

Charging the UPA Govt with failing to take decisive action against Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai terror strikes as promised,Samajwadi Party threatened to consider withdrawing support to the government.

India upgrading fighters for strike capabilitiesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 17:03 IST

India is upgrading its MiG-27 fighters to sharpen their strike capabilities even as the recent Mumbai attacks have exposed the country's defence.

Delhi govt to issue smart card for poor peopleSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 17:02 IST

Economically weaker sections of the national capital will be issued a smart card by the Delhi government by the end of the year.

Looking for a life partner? Begin with a video,chatSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 16:57 IST

The online market is looking up with many matrimonial websites introducing new features like video interviews,chat and regional languages.

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BJP releases 2nd list of candidates for Bihar polls, fields folk singer Maithili Thakur

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BJP releases second list of 12 candidates for Bihar polls, including folk singer Maithili Thakur. Her popularity in Mithilanchal expected to boost voter turnout. List includes mix of new and experienced leaders. Polls for 243 seats in November. BJP's early campaign push reflects focus on local leaders and social media outreach.

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