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RPF constable kills colleague in MumbaiSubscriber Only

June 28, 2009 16:46 IST

A Railway Police Force constable allegedly shot dead his colleague at suburban Nirmal Nagar.

Religious leaders oppose repeal of Section 377Subscriber Only

June 28, 2009 15:29 IST

Even as gay communities rejoice over the news that the Government is considering the repealing of the IPC section that criminalises homosexuality,religious leaders have expressed their reservations over the move.

Gay parade in Delhi for decriminalisation of homosexualitySubscriber Only

June 28, 2009 13:16 IST

Hundreds of homosexuals and transgenders marched on the streets of the national capital demanding decriminalisation of homosexuality.

Another attack in Oz: Two men hit by beer bottleSubscriber Only

June 28, 2009 13:10 IST

In a fresh case of assault in Australia,two men reported to be Indians,were allegedly attacked and struck with a beer bottle by two juveniles in Sydney.

A data bank on Indians abroad soon says MOIASubscriber Only

June 28, 2009 12:46 IST

Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) has launched an ambitious project to create a data bank of all those going abroad to ensure their well-being,a move triggered by incidents of attacks on Indians abroad.

Centre asks WB govt to ban CPI(Maoist) under 1908 ActSubscriber Only

June 28, 2009 11:06 IST

The Centre has asked the Left Front government in West Bengal to declare the CPI (Maoist) as an "unlawful association" under a 1908 Act.

WB: Two killed,two injured in bomb blastSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 21:33 IST

Two persons were killed and two women injured seriously in a bomb blast inside a house at Baduriahat in Dum Dum area in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

Maoists flee as security forces capture RamgarhSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 17:45 IST

Security forces began heading towards Mohultol village on the way to the naxal stronghold of Ramgarh.

Pandith clan feels exalted over Farah’s achievementSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 17:15 IST

Pandith clan of Kashmir feels exalted following the appointment of Farah Pandith as US Special Representative to reach out to the Muslim world.

Foreign tourists’ inflow jumps four times in BiharSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 17:12 IST

The footfall of foreign tourists in the state has gone up by nearly four times in two years.

NBW against ex-Jharkhand ministers in corruption caseSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 16:55 IST

A special vigilance court issued non-bailable arrest warrants against two former Jharhand ministers,Hari Narayan Rai and Enos Ekka,in connection with disproportionate assets case.

Dalit,Muslim bodies for sub-quota for women in billSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 15:26 IST

Dalit and Muslim bodies demanded a sub-quota for women from weaker sections to ensure fair representation.

Kerala: Court order to raid Kodiyeri,DGP housesSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 15:07 IST

Acting upon a private petition,the Thiruvananthapuram CJM court (II) on Friday ordered raid at the residences of Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan and DGP Jacob Punnoose to recover an intelligence report.

Terrorists gun down couple near JammuSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 12:39 IST

A couple was killed in a terror attack by a group of militants in Kandi belt of Rajouri district on late Friday night.

Scrapping of AFSPA in J-K a must,says PDPSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 11:15 IST

The People's Democratic Party demanded the scrapping of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Jammu and Kashmir.

Praful Patel bats for pre-poll Cong-NCP alliance in MahaSubscriber Only

June 27, 2009 10:11 IST

NCP would be happy to fight forthcoming state Assembly elections with a pre-poll alliance with Congress,Praful Patel said.

5 more pilgrims die of cardiac arrest enroute to AmarnathSubscriber Only

June 26, 2009 20:26 IST

Five more pilgrims,including a woman,died of cardiac arrest enroute to the 3,880 metre high shrine of Amarnath in Kashmir.

Govt is not mute on Oz race attacks: Centre to SCSubscriber Only

June 26, 2009 19:28 IST

The Centre told the SC that the Australian Govt was exploring the possibility of amending its existing laws to enhance punishment for racism-related offences.

Labourer from Assam found dead in KargilSubscriber Only

June 26, 2009 18:19 IST

A labourer hailing from Assam was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Kargil district of Ladakh region on Friday,police said.

Strike disrupts normal life in ManipurSubscriber Only

June 26, 2009 18:14 IST

Normal life was affected in five hill districts of Manipur due to a 24-hour general strike call given by a local committee.

Karna opposes Sibal’s education reforms planSubscriber Only

June 26, 2009 18:07 IST

BJP-ruled Karnataka opposed Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal's plans for introducing a uniform syllabus and making Class 10th board examination optional.