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Gujjar leaders meet Rajasthan Governor over job-quota demandSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 18:13 IST

A delegation comprising State ministers and Gujjar leaders of the farmer community of Rajasthan,on Wednesday met the State Governor S.K. Singh to request his assent on the Reservation Bill relating to job quotas.

Adopt carrot and stick policy to get money from Swiss banks: Rahul BajajSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 18:13 IST

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj said the government should adopt a carrot and stick policy to bring back Indian money stashed in Swiss banks.

Teacher removes clothes of Tribal girls,takes measurementsSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 18:11 IST

A teacher allegedly removed upper clothes of eight Adivasi girl students of fifth standard of a government school in MP.

Nothing will wash away the shame of Sharm-al-Sheikh: BJPSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 17:24 IST

BJP said that India has completely reversed its position on terrorism emanating from Pakistan and warned that mention of Balochistan in the joint statement would trouble the country.

19 IIIT-A invite Rs 50,000 fine for raggingSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 17:23 IST

In a bid to stem ragging,the Indian Institute of Information Technology,Allahabad has slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 each on 19 female students for allegedly harassing the first year students.

BMW case: SC upholds conviction of advocate R K AnandSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 17:18 IST

Apex court upheld the conviction of advocate R K Anand for contempt of court by attempting to influence controversial witness Sunil Kulkarni in the infamous BMW hit-and-run case.

Will be delighted if Left regards me as a comrade: AmartyaSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 17:17 IST

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said he Sen would be 'delighted' if the Left parties in India regard him as a friend despite his support for Indo-US nuclear deal.

R K Anand to decide future action after reading verdictSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 16:51 IST

Noted criminal lawyer R K Anand on Wednesday preferred not to comment on the Supreme Court verdict upholding his conviction and stripping him off the status of senior advocate for contempt of court

Rajmata Gayatari Devi passes awaySubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 16:45 IST

Once listed among the 'World's Ten Most Beautiful Women' and a style icon during her time,Rajmata Gayatri Devi died at the age of 90 following prolonged illness.

BJP demands declaration of Jharkhand as “drought-hitSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 16:35 IST

Jharkhand BJP president Raghuvar Das demanded that the state be declared "drought-hit" immediately and relief operations begin at the earliest.

32 MiGs crashed in last five years: AntonySubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 15:54 IST

Thirty-two MiG series aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in the last five years killing eight pilots,Defence Minister A K Antony said in Parliament.

No compromise on climate change stand: Jairam RameshSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 15:50 IST

Environment Minister said in LS that India will not accept any legally binding cap on Green House Gas emissions.

Orissa gets battle ready to counter NaxalismSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 15:41 IST

The Govt of Orissa has appointed 2100 Special Police officers and raised four battalions of the India Reserve Police to fight Maoists in the State.

A jinxed assembly complex?Subscriber Only

July 29, 2009 15:10 IST

Ever since the inauguration of the new J-K Assembly complex on July 7,2008,two Chief Ministers have resigned and a speaker was assaulted.

Repeated Pak claims a little tiresome: PC on 26/11Subscriber Only

July 29, 2009 15:02 IST

India told Pakistan not to ask any more questions as enough proof has been provided in the dossiers on Mumbai attacks.

Govt to assess CAG criticism on Gorshkov cost escalationSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 13:55 IST

India had bought the 45,000-tonne Gorshkov from Russia in January 2004 at a total cost of USD 974 million,which included its refit and repair.

Legal fraternity hails conviction of R K AnandSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 13:34 IST

The legal fraternity said the Supreme Court verdict on criminal lawyer R K Anand was good for the profession and would help clean up the system.

Two Trinamool leaders killed; CPM cadres blamedSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 13:15 IST

Two Trinamool Congress leaders were killed and four others injured allegedly by CPM cadres at Kharjut in Bardhaman district.

PDP rejects CBI clean chit to Omar in sex scandal caseSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 13:02 IST

Opposition PDP rejected the clean chit given by CBI to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the infamous 2006 sex scandal case and demanded a judicial probe into the issue.

Pandemonium reigns in J-K Assembly for 3rd straight daySubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 12:10 IST

Accusing CBI of defending Omar Abdullah,senior members of PDP tore up a letter issued by CBI in connection with their investigation of 2006 sex scandal.

Two brothers cross over to PoK,returned by PakSubscriber Only

July 29, 2009 11:39 IST

Nine-year-old Nikhil and his seven-year-old brother Natish of Sarah village in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district had gone for grazing their cattle in nearby forest.