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IOC depot fire rages for 4th day,death toll rises to 10Subscriber Only

November 1, 2009 19:57 IST

The fire at the IOC fuel depot in Jaipur raged for the fourth day on Sunday spreading to the roof of a nearby private building even as two more bodies were recovered.

Dengue cases climb to 366 in DelhiSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 19:19 IST

The spurt of dengue cases in the national capital in the last one month has taken the number of confirmed cases to 366.

Nigerian found dead in friend’s houseSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 18:47 IST

A Nigerian national was found dead in his friend's rented accommodation in the capital with police suspecting it to be a case of drug overdose.

Ban on prepaid mobile phones annoys J-K publicSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 18:37 IST

The ban on prepaid mobile phones in J-K has not only left people of the state annoyed,but the security forces deployed in the state are distressed over getting disconnected from their families.

Bachchan gets clean chit in Barabanki land rowSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 17:55 IST

A five-member committee constituted by Barabanki district administration has given a clean chit to Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan in a case of alleged land forgery.

Margao blast: Three suspects detainedSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 16:31 IST

Three suspects have been detained in connection with the Margao blast from Baramati district of Maharashtra and brought to Goa,police said on Sunday.

No report of Taliban presence in J-K: Top army commanderSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 15:18 IST

There were no reports of presence of the Taliban in J-K,a top army commander has said,but maintained that the troops remain well-prepared to tackle threats of any nature from any terrorist group.

Top LeT commander killed in encounter in J-KSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 13:44 IST

An area commander of LeT militant outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces in Reasi district of J-K.

President Patil seeks prompt action against terroristsSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 11:46 IST

Pratibha Patil has asked international community to work together to combat the menace of terrorism and sought prompt action against those responsible for causing wanton destruction across the globe.

Ready to be back if Chidambaram calls: M F HusainSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 11:38 IST

As the government plans to approach the Supreme Court for speedy disposal of all cases against him,renowned painter M F Husain on Sunday said he is ready to return to India at the earliest.

Need to check religious conversions in India: RajnathSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 11:24 IST

BJP has advocated for amendment of the constitution to check large scale religious conversions allegedly being carried out by foreign forces through inducements.

Gorshkov price talks may extend beyond PM’s visit to RussiaSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 11:19 IST

No end seems to be in sight in the protracted price negotiation for Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier,which is likely to extend beyond Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Moscow next month.

Anti-naxal operations to be launched in states: GovtSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 10:57 IST

As Maoists menace continued to be unabated,the government is all set to launch the much-awaited full-fledged anti-naxal operations at three different areas.

Govt can regulate recruitments in minority institutions: SCSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 10:37 IST

The Supreme Court has ruled that government can regulate recruitment of staff in aided minority educational institutions and such restrictions cannot be termed as "unconstitutional".

India warns Pak of strong retaliation against terror attacksSubscriber Only

November 1, 2009 10:29 IST

Taking a tough stance,Home Minister P Chidambaram has warned Pakistan against meddling in India's affairs and said any more terror attack from that country will be retaliated "very strongly".

Manipuri girl commits suicide after fight with boyfriendSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 19:56 IST

A 21-year-old nursing student hailing from Manipur allegedly committed suicide at her hostel room in Lady Hardinge Medical College.

Indira Gandhi proved India is not a soft stateSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 19:29 IST

Nation remembers the former Prime Minister of India,Indira Gandhi on the day of her martyrdom on October 31,1984.

IOC fire: Flames die down in 5 of 11 tanks,toll 9Subscriber Only

October 31, 2009 19:10 IST

Two days after a massive fire broke out at the IOC fuel depot near Jaipur,the flames died down in five of the 11 storage tanks even as three more bodies were recovered.

8,500 to run Delhi Half Marathon on SundaySubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 18:24 IST

Olympian Deriba Merga of Ethiopia would look to exploit his familiarity of the track to defend his title when over 8,500 people,including 266 foreign athletes,brave a chilly Sunday morning to run at Airtel Delhi Half Marathon here tomorrow.

AFSPA is ineffective: Meghalaya governorSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 15:15 IST

The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act came under the scanner of Meghalaya Governor R S Mooshahary

Indira Gandhi remembered on her 25th death anniversarySubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 14:13 IST

The nation remembered late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 25th death anniversary with leaders paying homage to her.

J-K undertakes beautification and conservation of Dal lakeSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 14:10 IST

Close on the heels of PM expressing concern about the deteriorating condition of the famous Dal Lake,the J-K government began beautification and conservation drives for the water body.

K Radhakrishnan takes over as ISRO chiefSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 12:48 IST

Avionics expert K Radhakrishnan took over as the Chairman of the ISRO from G Madhavan Nair.

Goa police arrests two in Margao blast caseSubscriber Only

October 31, 2009 12:41 IST

Two persons were arrested in connection with the blast in which two members of a right-wing Hindu group were killed in the commercial town of Margao in Goa.