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Cyclone ‘Phyan’ crosses western coast,spares Mumbai,weakensSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 21:03 IST

Cyclone Phyan crossed the western coast on Wednesday evening just close to Mumbai but spared the metropolis and weakened without causing any major damage.

Most of stranded fishermen return; alert continues in GujaratSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 21:00 IST

Most of the 400 fishermen stranded in 60 boats,some 40 nautical miles off the Daman coast,returned to the shore,even as reports indicated that cyclonic storm 'Phyan' will weaken in the Arabian sea.

HC expresses displeasure over the slow process of inducting low-floor busesSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 20:29 IST

The Delhi High Court expressed displeasure over the slow process of inducting low-floor buses in the national capital and asked the state government to file a status report on it.

Advani to remain leader of Opposition: SushmaSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 19:51 IST

L K Advani will not step down from the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha,said his party colleague Sushma Swaraj.

No reprieve to blacklisted defence firms till CBI probe reportSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 19:51 IST

The Defence Ministry has decided that the fate of deals with seven blacklisted firms in the case involving former Ordnance Factor Board chief Sudipto Gosh would be decided only after the CBI probe 'clears them of all charges'.

AFSPA should be withdrawn from Manipur: MahaswetaSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 19:50 IST

Noted social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi today demanded immediate withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

26/11 attackers used hotel guest’s phone to talk to Pak menSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 19:42 IST

A Swedish national,whose cell phone was used by terrorists to speak with their Pakistan handlers told an anti-terror court here that she had checked into a room at hotel Oberoi Trident.

Minissha Lamba gets vulgar messages,lodges FIRSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 19:25 IST

Minissha Lamba has lodged a complaint with the police against an unidentified person for allegedly stalking her.

DGCA de-rosters six pilots,one ATC over Mumbai mishapSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 19:19 IST

Six pilots of Kingfisher Airlines,GoAir and Air India have been de-rostered by the DGCA.

Montek for phasing out stimulus from next fiscalSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 18:41 IST

PC Dy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia pitched for phasing out of the stimulus package from next fiscal.

Seek CEC’s opinion before disclosing info: CIC to Prez officeSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 18:33 IST

The CIC has directed President Secretariat to seek the opinion of CEC Naveen Chawla before disclosing the letter written by former incumbent R Gopalaswami to the President.

New Act to give quality education to 160 million children: SibalSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 18:29 IST

The recently passed Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act will give an estimated 160 million children access to education,said HRD minister.

600 fishermen missing or stranded in Arabian SeaSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 18:16 IST

As many as 400 fishermen from Gujarat are stranded in the Arabian Sea,40 nautical miles of Daman coast,due to the cyclonic storm advancing towards the state.

Australian PM in IndiaSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 18:07 IST

Economic and trade ties,besides the issue of racial attacks on Indian students are expected to figure prominently during meetings between Indian leaders and Australian PM Kevin Rudd,who arrived in India.

Security list of VIPs pruned; Maya,Lalu,Mulayam untouchedSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 17:44 IST

Home Ministry has pruned the security list of VIPs in the Z and Z-Plus categories and has removed kins of former minister Shivraj Patil besides shifting some retired bureaucrats to Y Category.

India and France to finalise civil-nuclear contractSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 17:39 IST

India and France are expected to finalise by next year the contract for setting up of two civil-nuclear power plants in Maharashtra through a joint venture.

Anti-Maoist operations at Lalgarh to continue: PranabSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 17:32 IST

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the drive to flush out Naxalites will continue till the situation was brought under control in Lalgarh.

Yahoo CEO meets PM,offers help in UID projectSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 17:16 IST

Internet giant Yahoo offered to be part of Indias plan to provide citizens with unique identity numbers,a project headed by IT czar Nandan Nilekani,but said it was not looking for commercial gains.

Bypoll results show people want TC-Cong alliance in WB: PranabSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 16:57 IST

The results of the 10 assembly by-elections in West Bengal once again proved that the people wanted the Trinamool-Congress alliance,said Pranab Mukherjee.

If India has to grow,lets put religion on one side: AbdullahSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 16:55 IST

Religion should be put aside for the progress of the country,Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday.

Kashmir witnesses improvement in night temperatureSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 16:29 IST

People in Kashmir valley heaved a sigh of relief with improvement in night temperature,Met department officials said.

Over 35 trawlers missing off from Goa coastSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 15:57 IST

More than 35 trawlers carrying 200 crew members from Goa have been missing after gusty winds lashed the western coast during last two days.

Hurriyat should come forward to solve Kashmir issue: FarooqSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 15:49 IST

Farooq urged Hurriyat Conference to participate in dialogue process to find a solution to Kashmir problem.

Cyclone Phyan: Centre sending NDRF to Western statesSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 15:08 IST

With cyclonic storm 'Phyan' approaching coastlines,the Centre has alerted Maharashtra,Gujarat,Goa and two Union Territories and is sending disaster response force for their assistance.

Cyclone Phyan: BMC shuts down Mumbai offices,schoolsSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 13:58 IST

With cyclonic storm 'Phyan' menacingly approaching north Maharashtra and south Gujarat,the govt has asked all educational institutions and offices in Mumbai to close down.