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PM rules out use of armed forces against NaxalsSubscriber Only

October 11, 2009 14:11 IST

Refusing to bracket Naxals with terrorists,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday ruled out use of armed forces against them and said that the government is willing to hold talks with them if they abjured violence.

Justice Dinakaran’s elevation to SC hits roadblockSubscriber Only

October 11, 2009 12:40 IST

Karnataka HC Chief Justice P D Dinakaran's appointment as a SC judge has hit a roadblock with a collegium headed by CJI K G Balakrishnan understood to have put on hold the decision on his elevation.

Naxal violence claims 2,600 lives in three yearsSubscriber Only

October 11, 2009 11:42 IST

The Naxalites,who have become the gravest internal security threat forcing the Centre to plan an all-out offensive against them,have killed more than 2,600 people,including civilians,in the last three years.

Buddha meets Chidambaram,discusses Maoist violenceSubscriber Only

October 11, 2009 11:29 IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Sunday met Home Minister P Chidambaram here and discussed problems relating to tackling of Maoist violence.

IAF commandos may guard Delhi during Commonwealth GamesSubscriber Only

October 11, 2009 10:54 IST

IAF helicopters carrying combat commandos armed with snipers and assault rifles are likely to be roped in to keep a hawk-eye vigil over Delhi during the next year's Commonwealth Games.

Armed operations against Maoists won’t solve problem: MamataSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 20:51 IST

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said Armed operations against the Maoists will not solve the solve problem.

IAF set for govt nod to open fire during anti-Naxal opsSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 20:10 IST

Defence Minister A K Antony said the IAF was all set to get permission to open fire in self-defence during anti-Naxal operations.

Female software engineer found murdered in PuneSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 19:29 IST

A 28-year-old female software engineer was found murdered at Rajgurunagar.

Obama emails Delhi lawyer,ex-classmate,about NobelSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 18:50 IST

It was a surprise email for Supreme Court lawyer Surat Singh from his friend US President Barack Obama,saying that he honestly did not feel that he deserved to be a Nobel laureate.

ISI trying to revive terror in Punjab: DGPSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 17:49 IST

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligency Agency is making all-out efforts to revive terrorism in Punjab,state Director General of Police Paramdeep Singh said.

India hints at Pak link to Kabul embassy attackSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 17:11 IST

India said that Afghanistan faces threat from terrorists and their 'patrons residing across the border'.

Fiza ‘misbehaves’ with reporter,gets banned from Chandigarh Press ClubSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 16:08 IST

Fiza Mohammed,the estranged wife of ex-Haryana deputy CM Chander Mohan,allegedly misbehaved with a reporter in Chandigarh Press Club.

Junior doctors’ strike enters sixth daySubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 15:20 IST

The health care system remained paralysed throughout Jammu as junior doctors' strike entered its sixth day on Saturday.

Mudasir Ahmad Shah,a local militant killedSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 15:17 IST

When a large contingent of J-K police and CRPF surrounded a thick forest on Khrew hillock in south Kashmir last Tuesday,they were following a group of militants.

Centre dispatches 3,700 BSF men to take on NaxalsSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 15:10 IST

The Centre is dispatching 3,700 BSF personnel to nab the Maoists responsible for killing 20 policemen in Gadchiroli district.

Separatists divided over talks with Centre ahead of PM visitSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 15:02 IST

Ahead of PM's visit to Kashmir,separatists in the valley are divided over talks with the Centre as moderate Hurriyat leaders say he should unveil a firm policy on the vexed issue while militants and hardliners oppose any dialogue.

Main accused in jr cricketers killing arrested from MeerutSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 15:01 IST

The Meerut police arrested a person identified as Rahul Chaudhary,allegedly the key accused in the murder of India's Under-19 cricketer Gangandeep Singh.

Sharma cremated; wife alleges her parents’ role in the deathSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 14:54 IST

The youth who died in police custody allegedly due to torture,was cremated here with over 300 people,including activists of BJP and VHP,joining the funeral on Saturday.

Kabul attack: Sarkozy writes to PM to express solidaritySubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 13:16 IST

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has written to PM Manmohan Singh expressing solidarity and desire to work more closely with India in fight against terror.

Advani says he dreams of ‘grand’ Ram templeSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 13:08 IST

Despite the Hindutva issue failing to cut much ice during the Lok Sabha elections,senior BJP leader L K Advani has renewed his commitment to build a grand Ram Temple at Ayodhya.

PM announces Rs 1,000 crore assistance to KtkaSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 12:05 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Rs 1,000 crore assistance to Karnataka to take up flood relief works.

Infiltration bid foiled; three militants killedSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 11:16 IST

Three heavily-armed militants were shot dead as the army foiled an infiltration bid from across the border in Gurez Sector of Bandipora district on Saturday.

Flood has taken off most private vehicles off Kurnool roadsSubscriber Only

October 10, 2009 10:59 IST

Sheik Karimullah and three of his co-workers haven't slept for three days now. Their hands are full these days as is their tiny garage near the bus station in Kurnool town,with more than 25 two-wheelers lined up for repair.