INDIA NEWS - Page 12535

No extension in DTC drivers’ retirement age: HCSubscriber Only

February 8, 2009 13:49 IST

DTC drivers who suffer from disability while in service cannot seek extension of their retirement age from 55 to 60 years under the Disabilities Act.

In poll mode: Sonia accuses BJP of divisive politicsSubscriber Only

February 8, 2009 12:55 IST

Kickstarting the Cong campaign for the elections,Sonia Gandhi has accused the BJP of indulging in divisive politics.

Surgical strikes are feasible militarily: Army ChiefSubscriber Only

February 8, 2009 12:44 IST

Against the backdrop of much-debated option of surgical strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan post-Mumbai terror attack,Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor has said that such strikes are very much feasible militarily.

Congress dynastic politics threat to Indias future: BJPSubscriber Only

February 8, 2009 02:35 IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has said that a conspiracy has been hatched to promote the Gandhi-Nehru family.

9 arrested in 2008 Bangalore blasts case: PoliceSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 18:37 IST

Nearly six months after serial bomb blasts rocked the IT city killing one and injuring eight,nine persons belonging to a radical group in Kerala have been arrested in connection with the case.

One killed,seven injured in police firing in ChuruSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 18:23 IST

One person was killed and seven were injured in police firing today at Sidhmukh village in Rajasthan's Churu district following violence over the murder of a local BSP leader Virendra Singh Nyangali.

Vajpayee continues to be on ventilatorSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 18:07 IST

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee continued to be on ventilation with his respiratory track infection remaining a cause of concern.

‘Terror infrastructure in Pak existing and active’Subscriber Only

February 7, 2009 17:46 IST

Terror infrastructure in Pakistan is 'existing and active',says Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor,who puts the number of terror camps between 30 and 50.

Bapu’s ethos found only in Sangh Parivar: BJPSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 17:02 IST

In an ironic twist of history,the BJP sought to appropriate the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.

In biting Kashmir cold,hospital forces patients outdoorSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 16:45 IST

One of Kashmir's top hospitals forced its patients - some of them operated recently - out into the corridor,leaving them to battle the chill.

Diagnostic facilities in shambles at SKIMS hospitalSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 16:44 IST

The diagnostic facilities at Kashmir's premier tertiary care hospital Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences are in total collapse.

Want to get operated in SKIMS? Threaten suicide!Subscriber Only

February 7, 2009 16:44 IST

It was a suicide threat by a desperate patient that finally got the authorities at Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical sciences to listen to his plea and act.

Shortage of basic life saving medicines in valley hospitalSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 16:44 IST

Each ward in the valley's premier hospital is bereft of basic medical amenities like resuscitation equipment,BP apparatus and basic dressing materials.

India weather report,February 7Subscriber Only

February 7, 2009 15:34 IST

Rain/Thundershowers are likely at a few places in Uttarakhand,Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

MeT dept issues an advisory to govt,predicts snowfallSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 15:21 IST

The Metrological department has issued an advisory to the state govt to be ready for any eventuality that might arise due to the snow and rain.

Muslims will never forgive Kalyan: Shia clericSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 14:59 IST

Muslims will never forgive Kalyan Singh despite his owning moral responsibility for the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992,said a noted cleric.

Talibanisation is happening in Karnataka: RenukaSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 14:41 IST

Coming down heavily on the BJP government in Karnataka in the wake of Mangalore incidents,Renuka Chowdhury said there was a breakdown of law and order in the state.

No one can shake BJP’s faith in Lord Ram: RajnathSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 14:20 IST

Raking up the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections,BJP chief Rajnath Singh declared that nobody could shake the party's faith in Lord Ram,for whom a magnificent temple will be built at Ayodhya.

Youth arrested for firing at cops in CSTSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 12:23 IST

A 19-year-old youth was arrested on Saturday for firing at police personnel at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the wee hours.

SIT planning next step against ‘absconding’ Guj ministerSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 12:14 IST

SC appointed SIT,investigating some post-Godhra riot cases,is studying the court order granting anticipatory bail to Gujarat Minister Maya Kodnani.

BJP condemns attack on MLAs daughter in MangaloreSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 11:30 IST

Terming the attack on an MLA's daughter in Mangalore as 'heinous',the BJP said that there was a need for a thorough inquiry into the incident.

Youths run over allegedly by actor/politicians cavalcadeSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 10:48 IST

Locals allege that Manoj Tiwaris,Bhojpuri singer and SP candidate from Gorakhpur,cavalcade was involved in the accident that killed the boys.

Ban the use of nuclear weapons,proposes IndiaSubscriber Only

February 7, 2009 10:09 IST

India has proposed an international convention for 'complete prohibition' of the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

Manmohan to be Prime Ministerial face of UPA: SoniaSubscriber Only

February 6, 2009 20:12 IST

Breaking her silence and scotching all speculation,Sonia Gandhi has virtually made it clear that Manmohan Singh would continue to be the Prime Ministerial face of the party.