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Court defers its order on dropping MCOCA charges against SalemSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 18:17 IST

A Delhi court deferred its order on a plea by the city police to drop charges under stringent MCOCA against underworld don Abu Salem.

Pollution in Ganga gives Uttarakhand govt a headacheSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 17:42 IST

The Uttarakhand government was put on the defensive on the issue of the rising levels of pollution in the river Ganga in the state assembly.

Uranium sale: Oz to stand by its decision unless India signs NPTSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 17:36 IST

Australia said it will stand by its decision of not allowing export of uranium to India unless New Delhi signs Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Court to give ruling on Kasab’s statement on ThursdaySubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 17:28 IST

The court will decide as to whether it would accept lone surviving gunman Mohammad Ajmal Kasab's statement admitting his guilt or not.

NHRC gives clean chit to Delhi police in Batla encounter caseSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 16:53 IST

National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday gave clean chit to Delhi police in Batla House encounter case.

Things on the mend in J-K: Omar AbdullahSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 15:41 IST

Omar Abdullah described the two-month period,which followed the Shopian incident as very difficult for his administration.

Prosecution sees larger motive in Kasab’s confessionSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 15:14 IST

Prosecution in 26/11 terror attack case refused to accept completely Kasab's confession of his role and said he was not telling the whole truth.

Nilekani set to take charge of UID authoritySubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 15:03 IST

Nandan M Nilekani will take charge as the head of the Unique Identification Authority of India on Thursday.

Continental apologises to Kalam for frisking fiascoSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 14:55 IST

The Continental Airlines has apologised to former President APJ Abdul Kalam for frisking him.

Tender for setting up AIIMS-like institutions this month: GovtSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 14:53 IST

The government will invite bids this month for setting up at least five AIIMS-like medical institutions and colleges by 2012 in the country.

Govt knew about Kalam incident,had issued show cause noticeSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 14:50 IST

A day after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security filed an FIR against Continental Airlines for frisking former President A P J Abdul Kalam,the government on Wednesday said it knew about the incident and had issued a show cause notice to the airline on July 9.

Special flight provides lifetime experience to eclipse chasersSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 13:26 IST

Around 30 astronomy enthusiasts boarded a chartered plane at the IGI Airport to chase the total solar eclipse up to Gaya.

CPM leader shot dead by Maoists in West MidnaporeSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 12:57 IST

A CPI(M) leader was shot dead by Maoists when he was working in his fields this morning in Belpahari in West Midnapore.

Sarabjit Singh files fresh application in Pak SCSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 11:15 IST

A fresh application has been filed before the Pak Supreme Court seeking review of its decision to dismiss Sarabjit Singhs petition challenging his death penalty.

1 dead,13 hurt in stampede at Varanasi ghat during solar eclipseSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 11:08 IST

Stampede occurred due to the heavy rush of pilgrims who had gathered to take a holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of solar eclipse.

Total solar eclipse wows millionsSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 11:08 IST

People burst into an applause as darkness descended soon after sunrise as the moon came in between the earth and the the longest total solar eclipse of the century.

15 lakh pilgrims take holy dip on solar eclipseSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 10:26 IST

Nearly 15 lakh pilgrims from various parts of the country took a dip in the sacred pond in Kurukshetra early on Wednesday during the solar eclipse.

Kasab latest: if you doubt me,hang meSubscriber Only

July 22, 2009 08:43 IST

The lone terrorist on trial for the 26/11 terror attack,Ajmal Amir Kasab told a special court in Mumbai that he had not been forced to confess his guilt and was under no pressure.

Bank official commits suicide in DelhiSubscriber Only

July 21, 2009 21:50 IST

An assistant manager of a private bank allegedly committed suicide in the national capital,police said.

Bus accident kills 10,injures 29 in DehradunSubscriber Only

July 21, 2009 19:38 IST

At least 10 people,including five school students,were killed and 29 others injured in a bus accident in the city.

Max 2 years jail term for death in road accident: HCSubscriber Only

July 21, 2009 18:16 IST

Section 304A of the IPC deals with death caused by rash and negligent act and carries a maximum punishment of up to two years.

Three CRPF jawans killed as ammunition explodesSubscriber Only

July 21, 2009 18:04 IST

Three CRPF jawans were killed in Chhattisgarh after the ammunition they were carrying exploded.

Kasab confession continues,trial adjourned till WednesdaySubscriber Only

July 21, 2009 17:59 IST

Ajmal Kasab on Tuesday said his mandate was to open fire indiscriminately at CST and take people "hostage" on the upper floor.

Kasab’s statement not confession but admission of guilt: JudgeSubscriber Only

July 21, 2009 17:46 IST

The special court trying the lone surviving terrorist in 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes,Mohammed Ajmal Kasab,on Tuesday said the Pakistani gunman's statement pleading guilty before it was not a confession but an admission of guilt.

Trial will go on despite Kasab’s confession: ProsecutionSubscriber Only

July 21, 2009 17:43 IST

The 26/11 terror attack trial may not conclude soon despite confession by Kasab in the court as he has only 'partially' admitted to his guilt,said special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.