INDIA NEWS - Page 12581

Security forces to be redeployed for Lok Sabha electionsSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 10:10 IST

Central security forces will soon be moved again to Jammu and Kashmir for poll security during the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Budget or vote on account? Cash-strapped J&K wondersSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 10:06 IST

Faced with the problem of cash crunch,NC will take the views of its ally Congress in the state on whether to present a full budget or to go for vote on account in the state

Delhi,Mumbai to ‘switch off’ to save the planetSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 10:01 IST

New Delhi and Mumbai are part of a 371 city initiative which will see cities switching off their lights completely for an hour at 8.30 pm IST.

Rs 1,000 cr worth public land under grab,SC toldSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 09:45 IST

Squatters have eaten into several acres of prime land in the heart of the Capital,the Supreme Court was told on Wednesday.

‘Urs was another target of Abhinav Bharat’Subscriber Only

February 18, 2009 21:22 IST

Abhinav Bharat had identified many more similar targets including the Urs festival in Panipat,if the witness statements in the Malegaon blast case are to be believed.

Pawar-Uddhav meet sets tongues waggingSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 21:02 IST

Pawar met Uddhav Thackeray in New Delhi,setting off speculation that the two parties may join hands before the elections.

Pak situation complex,will keep up pressure: IndiaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 20:46 IST

Citing Islamabad's admission that a part of the Mumbai conspiracy was planned in Pakistan as a success of Indian diplomacy,External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out military retaliation against India's western neighbour -- especially given the complex situation in that country.

Ruckus at kids talent show,parents complain of fraudSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 18:59 IST

A children's talent hunt contest in New Delhi turned into a ruckus with one of the bouncers employed by the NGO organisers allegedly hitting a parent with a revolver.

Sanjay wanted to quit films for politics: AmarSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 18:36 IST

Actor Sanjay Dutt,SP nominee for Lucknow LS seat,wanted to quit cinema for politics but was persuaded not to do so,SP leader Amar Singh said in Lucknow.

IM members learnt hacking,purchased devices from AmericaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 18:16 IST

In an 1,800-page chargesheet filed before the MCOCA Court,the Mumbai police has charged 21 alleged terrorists of the Indian Mujahideen group of being involved in the planning and execution of bomb blasts across the country,of forming an organised crime syndicate for terror-related activities,and of hacking into WiFi accounts to send emails claiming responsibility for the Ahmedabad and Delhi blasts and for Surat's unexploded bombs.

Govt disapproves of CEC’s recommendation on ChawlaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 18:13 IST

Government sought to disapprove of Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami's recommendation for removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla.

India,US should jointly fight terror: US Naval commanderSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 18:04 IST

A top US naval officer called for joint efforts of both India and America to defeat the 'common enemy'.

Drop bill on SC/ST posting curbs in IIT: Maya asks CentreSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 17:42 IST

Mayawati said that the proposed bill removing reservation in teaching posts for SC/STs in IITs will spoil quota benefits of such communities.

J-K Govt employees defer strike by a daySubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 17:35 IST

J&K Govt employees decided to defer their strike by a day after the State government agreed to their demand to give them the pay hike in accordance with the sixth pay commission.

Ahead of LS polls,47 IPS officers transferred in GujSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 17:30 IST

Modi Government has transferred 47 IPS officers,including Police Commissioner of Surat and Rajkot,ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Pappu Yadav gets bail in CPM MLA murder caseSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 17:22 IST

The Patna HC granted bail to RJD MP from Madhepura who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of CPI-M MLA Ajit Sarkar over a decade ago.

Mangalore court directs cops to file FIR against RenukaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 17:08 IST

A Mangalore magistrate's court ordered the filing of an FIR against Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Renuka Chowdhury in a case registered by the Mangalore mayor,BJP's Ganesh Hosabettu,against her.

100 RJD activists killed in 2 yrs in Bihar: SpokespersonSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 16:38 IST

Charging the ruling NDA in Bihar with being "biased" against Opposition activists,the RJD alleged that around 100 partymen had lost their lives in incidents of violence during the past two years in the state.

JD-U not to project Advani as PM during poll campaignSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 16:17 IST

The BJP's crucial ally Janata Dal (United) has decided not to project L K Advani as prime ministerial candidate. The decision is in keeping with the view that Advani will not find favour with a majority of the Muslim population in Bihar despite all the benefits extended to the minority community by the state Government.

Centre alive to possible biological,chemical strikesSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 16:05 IST

The Centre said it is alive to the possibility of biological and chemical attacks by terrorists and has taken steps to effectively respond to any such situation.

Chand,Fiza summoned by Chandigarh copsSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 15:21 IST

Fiza and her husband Chand Mohammed,whom she accused of many crimes including rape,have been asked to appear before police.

N-weapons could be brought through sea: NavySubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 15:16 IST

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta warned that cargo containers could be used to transport nuclear weapons.

SP never gave clean chit to Kalyan on Babri: AmarSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 15:03 IST

Amar Singh said they never gave a clean chit to Kalyan Singh on the Babri demolition issue and blamed the Congress for being 'equally responsible' for it.

Pranab upsets allies,says cant force sovereign LankaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 14:47 IST

Centre virtually turned down demands of two Tamil parties,saying it cannot force a sovereign govt of another country to take a particular line.

No intent to control news content: GovtSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 14:26 IST

Government said it had at no point intended to control content of news on television channels and favoured self-regulation by media houses in live coverage of sensitive incidents.