INDIA NEWS - Page 12504

Govt officer fined for delay in providing info under RTISubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 13:38 IST

The CIC has slapped a maximum penalty of Rs 25,000 on an employee of the Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions for not providing information to an RTI applicant on time.

J-K Govt to present annual budget in SrinagarSubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 13:33 IST

The J&K coalition government will present annual budget for the current fiscal year in the Assembly session being convened in Srinagar.

Three LeT militants killed in Doda in J&KSubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 12:55 IST

Three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in a remote village in Doda district.

Women’s death: Life remains paralysed in Kashmir ValleySubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 12:31 IST

As the situation remained tense,security personnel were patrolling the deserted streets of Srinagar and major towns of the valley to maintain law and order.

Minority Affairs Ministry mulling more teeth for NCMSubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 11:52 IST

The Minority Affairs Ministry headed by Salman Khurshid is contemplating giving more teeth to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM),which is so far only a recommendatory body.

Monsoon seen advancing in next 48 hoursSubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 09:46 IST

Annual monsoon rains may further advance to more parts during the next 48 hours,India Meteorological Department said.

One FIR,Govt blacklists 7 firms,hits artillery upgradeSubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 03:47 IST

Cracking down on corruption in defence deals,India has blacklisted seven companies,including those from Israel,Poland and Singapore,and put on hold all acquisition from them.

26/11: Advani demands probe panel,Govt says noSubscriber Only

June 5, 2009 03:43 IST

Describing the Mumbai attacks as an 'invasion of India' LK Advani demanded setting up of an inquiry commission at central level to determine what went wrong.

Ensure smooth passage ofs women’s bill,BJP tells govtSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 21:16 IST

Extending support to UPA on the women's reservation bill,BJP asked the government to ensure a cordial atmosphere at the time of voting .

Pak’s commitment on Mumbai essential:FranceSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 21:07 IST

In the backdrop of release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohd Saeed,France said a determined commitment by Pak is absolutely indispensable for Mumbai attackers to bring to justice.

Deputy Speaker election on MondaySubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 20:58 IST

BJP leader Karia Munda is all set to become Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha when the election to the post is held on Monday.

Pavement-dweller gangraped in MumbaiSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 20:50 IST

Two rag pickers have been arrested for allegedly raping a woman near Chhtrapati Shivaji Terminus in south Mumbai,police said on Thursday.

CBI raids ex-minister’s house in BhopalSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 20:45 IST

CBI raided the official residence of former Madhya Pradesh minister Kamal Patel in connection with a case of a missing boy.

NIA to probe fake currency case in MumbaiSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 20:38 IST

The Centre has directed the National Investigation Agency to investigate a case relating to recovery the fake notes in Mumbai.

Ganguly lends helping hand for cyclone victimsSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 20:38 IST

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly promised to raise about Rs 60 lakh for the cyclone affected people of Bengal.

Anti-Bajrang Dal posters trigger tension in KandhamalSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 20:26 IST

Orissa police have started a probe into the recovery of threat posters against the newly-elected BJP MLA from G Udaigiri,Manoj Pradhan.

Youth’s death triggers fresh violence in valley,35 hurtSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 19:43 IST

At least 35 people were injured in fresh violence that broke out in strike-hit Kashmir Valley on Thursday.

SC turns down firm’s mental harassment claim against insurerSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 19:34 IST

The Supreme Court has rejected a paper company's claim for compensation on account of 'mental harassment' from state-owned National Insurance Company.

Naveen can’t shirk responsibility by snapping ties with BJP: CPI (ML)Subscriber Only

June 4, 2009 19:05 IST

CPI(ML) sought an explanation from the state government on the communal violence in Kandhamal which claimed 42 lives.

Karat played ‘double role’ during last UPA rule: AmarSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 19:01 IST

SP accused CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat of playing a 'double role' during the previous UPA government.

Withdraw charges against Binayak Sen: Rights groupSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 18:58 IST

A group of human rights organisations have decided to launch a mass movement to demand withdrawal of the charges against Binayak Sen.

24-hour bus service from Delhi airport to citySubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 17:48 IST

The Delhi Govt will soon launch a high-quality 24-hour bus service linking the airport to multiple points in Delhi and its suburbs.

Patna HC allows jailed JMM MP to take oath in LSSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 17:19 IST

Patna HC allowed a newly-elected undertrial JMM MP to go to New Delhi with police escorts to attend the special session of Lok Sabha for taking oath.

HC notice to EC on plea for not accepting ration card as ID proofSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 16:11 IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras HC has issued notice to Election Commission on a petition seeking to permit ration cards as a proof of identity.

Mamata plays good Samaritan at Vijay ChowkSubscriber Only

June 4, 2009 16:05 IST

Help came from an unexpected quarter for a motorcyclist who fell from his vehicle and got injured after being hit by a speeding car at the busy Vijay Chowk.