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Militant’s bid to target Amarnath yatra foiled; IED defused on NHSubscriber Only

June 22, 2009 12:22 IST

Army foiled militants bid to target Amarnath yatra by detecting and defusing an improvised explosive device on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

Post 26/11,Taj security staff get extensive security lessonsSubscriber Only

June 22, 2009 11:17 IST

Post 26/11 Mumbai attacks,which targeted its premier heritage hotel,the Taj group has prepared a comprehensive safety plan and sent its security staff abroad for "extensive training" under organizations which are experts in anti-terror operations.

Centre repeats: CPI-Maoist a terror outfit,CPM insists on ‘political’ fightSubscriber Only

June 22, 2009 09:03 IST

The Centre on Monday banned the CPI (Maoists) as terrorist organisation under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Dausa: Girl trapped in borewell rescued after 19 hoursSubscriber Only

June 21, 2009 14:25 IST

After a 19-hour ordeal,a four-year-old girl was taken out in an unconscious state from a 48-ft deep open borewell in a Rajasthan village and rushed to a hospital.

Red Fort to get face-lift with fancy toilets,marketsSubscriber Only

June 21, 2009 13:02 IST

The historic Red Fort will undergo a major face-lift with the Archaeological Survey of India beginning work on an ambitious multi-crore plan,which will see construction of audio-visual guides,fancy toilets and new markets.

Full-fledged COBRA operation to start soon in naxal-hit statesSubscriber Only

June 21, 2009 12:02 IST

The full-fledged operation of the special anti-Naxal force,the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) battalion,in naxalite affected states is set to start soon to combat the growing Left-wing extremism in the country.

Troops advance from Lalgarh towards 17 Maoist-held villagesSubscriber Only

June 21, 2009 11:51 IST

After reclaiming control of key Lalgarh police station area,security forces on Sunday pushed deeper to break the Maoist siege of 17 villages considered strongholds of the ultras and tribals backed by them.

Addresses of absconding accused pave way for issue of non-bailable warrantsSubscriber Only

June 21, 2009 11:03 IST

After obtaining addresses of 35 absconding accused,including JuD chief Hafeez Muhammad Saeed,in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case from the Centre,the prosecution is all set to move a special court for issue of non-bailable warrants against them.

11 killed,11 injured in Naxal attack in ChhattisgarhSubscriber Only

June 21, 2009 00:47 IST

Eleven CRPF personnel were killed and as many injured when the truck in which they were travelling was blown up by naxals in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh....

Patient paraded with ‘HIV positive’ label in Guj hospitalSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 21:25 IST

A 40-year-old pregnant woman was today paraded with a sticker on her forehead saying 'HIV positive' at a local Government hospital where doctors refused to treat her,the victim alleged.

Two brothers,friend held for gang rape of college girlSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 19:36 IST

Two brothers were arrested along with their friend on charges of gang-rape of a 19-year-old college girl at a lodge in Mira Road here last month,police said on Saturday.

Man beheads daughter in Rampur districtSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 19:00 IST

In a suspected honour killing,a man allegedly beheaded his daughter who was insisting on marrying her lover in Rampur district.

Mumbai belongs to all Indians,says Maha CM ChavanSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 18:28 IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said that Mumbai 'belongs to every Indian citizen who lives in the city legally'.

Deshmukh asks Cong to re-think on NCP allianceSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 17:48 IST

Vilasrao Deshmukh demanded that the state unit president convene the executive committee to discuss the matter.

Mumbai likely to receive showers in a couple of daysSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 15:27 IST

Mumbaikars who are grappling with 20 per cent water cut starting,have a reason to cheer up.

Uttarakhand Police starts preparations for Kanwar MelaSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 15:26 IST

The Uttarakhand Police has prepared a blue print for the Kanwar Mela that starts from July 7 at Hardwar.

Jaya asks Karuna to press Centre to retrieve KatchatheevuSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 15:11 IST

AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa asked Karunanidhi to immediately prevail upon the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu.

Intruder US-hired plane to be let off after Govt clearanceSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 14:57 IST

A US-hired military cargo aircraft that intruded into Indian airspace and was forced to land at Mumbai intl airport,will take off to Khandahar in Afghanistan.

Amendments will take away GUJCOC’s ‘teeth and nails’: ModiSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 14:37 IST

Gujarat CM Narendra Modi rejected the amendments suggested by the Centre to GUJCOC,saying it would amount to taking away the 'teeth and nails' of the legislation.

West Bengal Govt may ban Maoists: BuddhadebSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 14:22 IST

West Bengal Government is considering banning the CPI (Maoists) after the Centre's suggestion to the state government in this regard following the Naxal violence in Lalgarh.

TRS leaders out to placare Chandrasekhar RaoSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 14:01 IST

TRS leaders are making desperate attempts to placate K Chandrasekhar Rao to withdraw his resignation as party president.

Alochibagh Killing: SOG officer dismissedSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 12:36 IST

'Inspector Khursheed has been fired after he was found guilty of unauthorizingly summoning Beig.'

Buddha meets PM,Chidambaram,apprises them about LalgarhSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 11:52 IST

WB CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee met Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister P Chidamabaram and apprised them of the situation in Lalgarh.

Maoist leaders speak to Sri Sri Ravishankar,ready for negotiationsSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 11:52 IST

Maoist leaders at Lalgarh are willing to come to the negotiation table if the government agrees to accede to their demands.

Lalgarh Maoists ready for talks,asks Govt to suspend opsSubscriber Only

June 20, 2009 11:52 IST

Maoist leader Koteswar Rao said that the state govt should stop the police operation in Lalgarh and hold talks with the people to find a solution to their problems.