INDIA NEWS - Page 12586

Kandhamal relief camps set to shut downSubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 12:12 IST

Six months after they were started in the aftermath of the riots,the relief camps in Kandhamal district are all set to be shut down.

Every third Indian has a phone connection: GovtSubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 12:08 IST

Every third Indian today owns a phone connection,thanks to a number of steps taken by the government to foster affordable telecom services.

Cong MLA ‘supporting’ SASS for pardoning wanted preacherSubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 11:32 IST

SASS claimed support of Congs Sham Lal Sharma in its agitation for withdrawing the case against Dinesh Bharti,who is wanted by J&K police for inflaming the passions of people.

Govt providing ‘backdoor’ entry to foreign investors: CPMSubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 11:23 IST

The Left asserted that the Govt's decision to liberalise the guidelines for foreign direct investment was in violation of the FDI ceiling norms.

Heavy fog delays flights at IGISubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 10:09 IST

Flight movement was badly affected at IGI,with about 20 domestic and international flights disrupted and one cancelled.

Budget Session of Parliament beginsSubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 10:08 IST

The Interim Railway Budget for 2009-10 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The Interim General Budget for 2009-10 will be presented on February 16. The session will provide ten sittings spread over a period of 15 days.

I’ve donated my body,will go with the scar: SomnathSubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 08:34 IST

As Somnath Chatterjee begins what could very well be his last session as LS on Friday tomorrow,there is no hiding his anguish at being expelled from CPM.

Pandher,Koli held guiltySubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 03:37 IST

A CBI special court convicted the main accused - Moninder Singh Pandher and his domestic help Surinder Koli - in the brutal killings in the Nithari village in Noida.

From Pakistan,says PakistanSubscriber Only

February 12, 2009 02:26 IST

Denial after denial later and barely weeks after it sacked its National Security Advisor for saying that the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks could be from Pakistan,Islamabad took the first step today towards admitting the facts.

Kasab: Media says charges filed,Pak Govt denies itSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 21:03 IST

Geo News earlier had reported that a case had been filed against Ajmal Amir Kasab,and 12 others in connection with the terror strikes. However,later Dawn News reported quoting Interior Ministry chief Rahman Malik as denying that any case was filed by FIA against anyone in connection with the Mumbai attacks.

Pak’s nukes not a deterrent: AntonySubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 20:23 IST

Antony has dismissed suggestions that Pak's nuclear capabilities may be a factor in any hesitation by India.

Run-away lovers want HC help on court marriageSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 20:03 IST

The lovers,both in their early twenties,pleaded before the court that the marriage officer be restrained from sending a notice of intended marriage to their families.

NSG Chief names Al-Qaeda behind Mumbai terror; clarifies laterSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 19:11 IST

NSG Director General J K Dutt's explained that his comments were in the context of global scenario of terrorism.

PC lost his cool and questioned Modi’s contention: BJPSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 18:53 IST

BJP Defended Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi's demand for an inquiry into the local support angle to the Mumbai terror attack.

1 militant killed,3 held in ManipurSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 18:19 IST

One militant was killed in an encounter with police in Thoubal district and three suspected PREPAK militants were arrested.

Advani can never become PM in coalition eraSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 18:09 IST

Govindacharya ruled out BJP's chances of coming to power after the elections saying the party's existing strength in Parliament will further reduce.

Mehbooba becomes J&Ks first woman head of oppositionSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 17:02 IST

J&Ks main opposition Peoples Democratic Party vowed to play the role of constructive opposition after electing its President as the leader of the party in the assembly.

J-K road blockage: Prices in Doda and Kishtwar shoot upSubscriber Only

February 11, 2009 16:50 IST

Prices of essential commodities have shot up in Doda and Kishtwar districts as they remain cut off following heavy landslides on the Assar-Batote national highway 1B.