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PDP welcome PCs statement on Kashmir issueSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 18:34 IST

The Opposition PDP in Jammu and Kashmir welcomed Union Home Minister P Chidambarams statement that the Centre is ready to hold talks with every section of political opinion in the state.

Report on Prasar Bharati functioning sent to PM: SoniSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 18:31 IST

Information and Broadcasting ministry has sent a detailed report to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the functioning of Prasar Bharati.

Rs 20 cr each to AP,Karna for restoring water supply systemSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 18:22 IST

The Centre on Thursday sanctioned the release of Rs 20 crore each to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka for restoration of damaged rural drinking water supply system in the two states.

Govt warns striking docs of action; agitators refuse to relentSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 17:13 IST

The J-K government warned striking doctors of stern action if they continued their strike which paralised medical services in the state,even as agitators gave no sign of relenting on the 12th day of the stir.

Wife sets husband ablaze in TNSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 17:06 IST

Unable to bear her husbands harassment,a woman set him ablaze in Gobichettipalayam Taluk in the district,police said .

Nitish asks officials to take immediate steps to fight corruptionSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 16:37 IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed top officials to take immediate measures to check corruption.

France says EPR ideal choice for India’s nuclear programmeSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 16:35 IST

French energy major AREVA's European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) would be an ideal choice for India's ambitious nuclear power programme.

CPI-M in J-K for setting up of state planning commissionSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 16:14 IST

The J-K unit of CPI(M) suggested the setting up of state Planing Commission and reorientation of Planning and Development department to meet the development needs of the people.

Tharoor visits UN,feels like being at homeSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 15:56 IST

It was a homecoming of sorts for Union Minister Shashi Tharoor who visited the United Nations headquarters in New York.

India,Russia to launch fifth generation fighter jetsSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 15:46 IST

India and Russia will launch the joint fifth generation fighters by year end and have agreed to collaborate to develop heavy lift cargo helicopters and futuristic infantry combat vehicles.

US universities are keen on investing in India: SibalSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 15:17 IST

Ahead of his visit to the US next week,HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said on Thursday that a number of American institutes are keen on investing in India and that both countries will set up a joint council to take forward bilateral cooperation in education. Sibal held a meeting with visiting US Under Secretary for Political […]

India-Russia to extend millitary co-operationSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 15:15 IST

With an aim to extend their military and technical cooperation till 2020,India and Russia will sign an inter-governmental agreement during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Moscow this December.

Arunachal Cong wants more surveillance on ChinaSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 14:55 IST

Congress in Arunachal Pradesh demanded 'improved infrastructure' in the state to ensure better surveillance over Chinese activities.

2 murders in 3 days leave people scared in OrissaSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 14:22 IST

Two murders in three days in public places over gang rivalry in Kendrapara has left people of this coastal town and its adjoining areas panicky.

Goa serial deaths: Police claims breakthrough in 4 deathsSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 13:56 IST

Goa police on Thursday claimed that eight out of ten dead bodies found across the state in the span of three days were murders,and said it has made an important breakthrough in at least four deaths.

Delhi blasts: Plea for preserving TV news footage dismissedSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 13:53 IST

A Delhi court refused to direct TV channels to preserve footage of news items relating to the 2008 serial blasts in New Delhi.

Repolls: Naxals exchange fire with police at KotmiSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 13:34 IST

Naxalites opened fire at Kotmi polling station in Gadchiroli district where repolling commenced on Thursday morning.

Trains collide on platform,two employees suspendedSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 13:31 IST

Two Rajdhani Express staff were injured when the train collided with Swaraj Express at the railway station here due to signalling error.

Tragedy averted on Indo-Pak border,landmine defusedSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 12:04 IST

A major tragedy was averted when security forces detected and defused a landmine at Indo-Pak border in Samba district of J-K.

Hookah is back in vogue,says studySubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 12:00 IST

Hookah,a piped smoking instrument which many consider as an option to reduce potential harm from smoking,is getting revived in India and around the world,a study reveals.

HC’s notice to Delhi Police on Vikas Yadav’s bail pleaSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 11:57 IST

The Delhi High Court issued notice to city police on Nitish Katara murder case convict Vikas Yadav seeking interim bail for the marriage of his sister.

Cruelty against women; Court concerned over misuse of lawSubscriber Only

October 15, 2009 11:02 IST

A Delhi court has expressed concern over growing propensity to rope in innocent persons as accused in cases relating to cruelty against married women.

Solution to Kashmir issue lies in tripartite talks: GeelaniSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 20:53 IST

Rejecting union Home Minister P Chidambaram's offer of talks,the pro-Pakistani hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said that solution to the Kashmir issue lies in the tripartite talks.

Mamata demands withdrawal of joint forces from LalgarhSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 20:09 IST

Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee demanded immediate withdrawal of joint security forces from Lalgarh.

US confident of peaceful settlement of Arunachal issueSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 19:28 IST

The U.S. termed China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh as a bilateral issue with India and expressed confidence that the two countries would peacefully resolve the matter.