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Nitish asks Sibal to reconsider new criterion for IIT-JEESubscriber Only

October 20, 2009 12:07 IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the new proposal will discriminate against students with poor socio-economic status.

Goa blast: Second injured man dies in hospitalSubscriber Only

October 20, 2009 12:05 IST

A second man injured in a scooter bomb blast in Madgaon on October 16,Yogesh Naik,died on Tuesday morning.

Army redeployed in J-K ahead of PM’s visitSubscriber Only

October 20, 2009 12:02 IST

The UPA Government has ordered the redeployment of troops in Jammu and Kashmir to plug gaps in security along the border and the Line of Control.

Deal firmly with China: Ex-Foreign SecySubscriber Only

October 20, 2009 10:49 IST

India should shed its "submissive" and "timid" attitude towards China and show firmness in dealing with it on the boundary dispute,Former Foreign Secretary A P Venkateswaran said.

Three killed in Maoist attack in JharkhandSubscriber Only

October 20, 2009 09:41 IST

Three persons,including the head of a naxal outfit,were killed and six others critically injured when Maoists attacked at Rajpur in the district in the wee hours on Tuesday.

India,SAARC not to move away from Kyoto Protocol: RameshSubscriber Only

October 20, 2009 09:40 IST

India and other South Asian nations made it clear that climate change negotiations in Copenhagen should adhere to the Kyoto Protocol that imposes emission cuts on developed countries.

IIT entrance: Sibal wants higher minimum in 12th Board examsSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 21:33 IST

The minimum marks required for IIT-JEE next year could be raised up to 80 to 85 per cent,according to HRD Minister Kapil Sibal.

No ransom demand for release of kidnapped engineerSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 21:26 IST

The employer of an engineer,who was kidnapped by suspected NDFB militants in Assam,said they had not received any ransom demand.

Two arrested for trying to kidnap young girlSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 20:17 IST

Two men were arrested in the national capital for allegedly attempting to kidnap a young girl,working in a five-star hotel,with an intention to rape her.

India to tackle boundary issue with China bilaterally: PMSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 20:03 IST

Against the backdrop of the war of words with China over Arunachal Pradesh,PM Manmohan Singh said India will 'tackle' the boundary question with the neighbouring country bilaterally.

Ambani brothers gas dispute set for SC dateSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 19:26 IST

Two of the top corporate houses headed by estranged industrialist brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani are set for a showdown in the SC on Tuesday.

IAF,USAF train in counter-terror,anti-piracy opsSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 17:15 IST

With vast experience in operating behind enemy lines in Afghanistan and Iraq,the US air force has brought its commando expertise to this year's joint exercise with India.

Govt looking into reports of contaminated US ship at Guj coastSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 16:13 IST

A Central team began a probe into allegations that a radioactive contaminated US ship has been anchored at the Alang coast in Gujarat.

Goa police probing foreign links of right-wing outfitSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 15:24 IST

Goa Police is probing the foreign links of Hindu right-wing organisation Sanatan Sanstha,allegedly involved in the Margao blast in which two of its members were killed.

Goa Home Minister making charges to hide failure: SanatanSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 15:20 IST

Denying any involvement in the Margao blast,Hindu right-wing organisation Sanatan Sanstha on Monday alleged that Goa Home Minister Ravi Naik is falsely implicating the outfit to hide his failure.

US ready to support India to modernise its armed forces’Subscriber Only

October 19, 2009 15:04 IST

Pitching for a robust Indo-US military ties,US Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer on Monday said that America is ready to support India's drive to modernise its armed forces.

American Hindu monk opens India’s first surfing ashram near MangaloreSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 14:58 IST

The worlds first surfing swami has set his sights on popularizing the pursuit across the Indian subcontinent,a land he claims has waves as attractive as those in the surfing mecca of Hawaii.

Armed forces will give befitting reply to Taliban: Army ChiefSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 14:21 IST

Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor said security forces would give a befitting reply to Taliban whenever they try to carry out destructive activities in our country.

India ready to meet any challenge: AntonySubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 14:20 IST

Warning that the situation in Pakistan is very serious,Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday said terrorism is "spreading" in that country and asserted that India is prepared to meet any challenge from Taliban militants.

World large enough for both India and China: TharoorSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 11:34 IST

Describing the recent verbal spat between China and India as "irritants," Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has said the two countries shared a healthy relationship.

Margao blast: Goa Police arrest one Hindu right-wingerSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 10:24 IST

Police in Margao,Goa,have arrested a man with alleged links to a Hindu right-wing group ''Sanatan Sanstha'' in connection with the recent blasts in the area in which two persons were killed.

Detained US plane to leave Mumbai todaySubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 10:06 IST

The US military plane,which was grounded in Mumbai for flouting Indian aviation rules has been cleared to leave after hectic parleys with Ministry of External Affairs and US authorities.

Developed nations should lead in combating climate change:AzadSubscriber Only

October 19, 2009 09:40 IST

India has asked developing countries to maintain "steadfast unity" on the issue of climate change to ensure that developed nations take due responsibility for scaling down greenhouse gas emissions.

Cleared US plane unlikely to take off todaySubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 18:57 IST

A chartered US plane with American marines among 205 passengers was ordered by authorities to land at Mumbai airport for flying over Indian airspace without getting the mandatory military clearance.

Goa govt forms SIT to probe Margao blastSubscriber Only

October 18, 2009 18:00 IST

Goa government on Sunday formed a special investigating team (SIT) to probe the Margao blast in which two members of a Hindu right-wing organisation,allegedly involved in the explosion,were killed.