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Maoists contest elections in JharkhandSubscriber Only

November 30, 2009 12:34 IST

After waging a war from the forests,Maoist rebels have joined mainstream politics and are contesting this year's assembly election in Jharkhand. At least six rebels are in the poll fray.

ISRO to launch 8 foreign satellites; also eyes acquisitionsSubscriber Only

November 30, 2009 12:09 IST

India's space agency has in its pipeline eight foreign satellites for launch and is scouting to acquire such spacecraft from abroad to expand capacity in the field of communication transponder back home.

No compromise on carbon emission cut stand: IndiaSubscriber Only

November 30, 2009 09:19 IST

Ahead of the Copenhagen meet,India made it clear that there will be no compromise on its position on carbon emission cuts and will preserve its economic interest at all cost.

Kaiga leakage: Kakodkar calls it deliberate,probe onSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 16:31 IST

In a case of sabotage,Atomic Energy Commission chief Anil Kakodkar on Sunday said somebody "deliberately" put radioactive tritium in a water cooler at the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant.

Kaiga incident serious,inquiry will reveal answers: ChavanSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 16:26 IST

Taking the Kaiga power plant incident "very seriously",Government on Sunday said that an inquiry into the "malevolent act" is already in progress and answers will be found soon.

Two PoK residents escape from Uri police stationSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 14:35 IST

Two residents of POK waiting for deportation for nearly two months,escaped from protected custody in Uri sector of Baramulla district.

India,US expected to finalise reprocessing pact soonSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 14:29 IST

India and the US are expected to finalise a crucial agreement on reprocessing under the civil nuclear deal in two weeks,with all but one issue being resolved and negotiations entering the last lap.

FBI team to give India details of Headley-Rana plansSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 13:49 IST

India is expected to get information about the plans and network of LeT operatives David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana when an FBI team visits New Delhi with "all details" of their probe.

Maoists blow up railway station,tracks,utility structuresSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 13:01 IST

Maoists began their two-day statewide shutdown on Sunday by blasting a small railway station,tracks and utility buildings at various places in Jharkhand.

Omar favours triangular talks among India,Pak,separatistsSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 12:32 IST

Omar Abdullah favoured triangular talks among India,Pakistan and separatist leadership and also offered to be a facilitator if militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen wanted to come to the negotiating table.

Radiation leak at Kaiga nuke plant leave employees sickSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 12:15 IST

A radiation leak at the Kaiga Nuclear Plant in Karnataka's north Kannada district has left 55 employees in the maintenance unit falling sick in the suspected radiation poisoning.

Senior IAS officer commits suicide in UPSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 12:06 IST

A senior IAS officer allegedly committed suicide at his official residence here by shooting himself early on Sunday,police sources said.

Maoists blast panchayat hall,school ahead of bandh in JharkahandSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 12:02 IST

Maoists today blew up a panchayat hall and a school building in Jharkhand's Palamau district,hours before enforcing a 48-hour statewide bandh from Saturday night.

2 injured in Jharkhand blast by naxalsSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 12:01 IST

Two persons were injured on Sunday in a bomb blast suspected to have been triggered by Maoists at Amjore village in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district.

50 CAT exam centres closed today after technical gliches disrupt examsSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 11:34 IST

The computer-based Common Admission Test in around 50 centres across the country were on Sunday rescheduled to allow necessary repairs to be completed at the labs.

Major reforms Bills in higher education likely in Parliament sessionSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 11:02 IST

Aimed at taking its reforms process on a fast track,the HRD Ministry plans to introduce three Bills on higher education,including one on setting up of a national accreditation body during the current parliament session.

India-Canada clinch civil nuclear dealSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 10:42 IST

India and Canada have reached a landmark agreement on civil nuclear cooperation after months of hectic negotiations,paving the way for supply of Canadian atomic technology,equipment and uranium to New Delhi.

Navy’s hunt for new carrier-operated fighters beginsSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 10:16 IST

The Navy has launched a hunt for a new set of fighter jets to operate from the aircraft carriers it will have in service five to six years from now.

Explosion in garbage heap in Agra: One killed,3 injuredSubscriber Only

November 28, 2009 21:23 IST

One person was killed and three others were injured in an explosion in a garbage heap that was set on fire in Agra district.

Toll in Nalbari blasts rises to eightSubscriber Only

November 28, 2009 21:14 IST

The toll in the twin bomb blasts in Assam's Nalbari town on November 22 rose to eight with a person succumbing to injuries on Saturday,official sources said here.

BSF arrests seven Burmese crossing over to PakSubscriber Only

November 28, 2009 20:14 IST

BSF jawans deployed along the International Border arrested seven Burmese nationals who were trying to cross over to Pakistan.

Nothing illegal or unlawful in Manu Sharma parole: DikshitSubscriber Only

November 28, 2009 19:24 IST

After her government was reprimanded by HC for granting parole to Manu Sharma,Sheila Dikshit said nothing 'illegal or unlawful' was done in extending the benefit to the prisoner.