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No record of Headley’s visit to UP: policeSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 18:08 IST

Uttar Pradesh police said that it has found no record of the visit by American terror suspect David Coleman Headley to the state.

Will use full force to protect Indian students: RuddSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 18:05 IST

Australian PM Kevin Rudd said his government is committed to taking every 'physically possible' step to ensure that all international students in his country remain safe.

Maya defends Noida statuesSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 17:56 IST

UP CM Mayawati said that the controversial memorial for BR Ambedkar and BSP founder Kansi Ram being built in Noida was a symbol of respect for the Dalit icons.

UPSC favours Aptitude Test over Civil Service Prelim ExamSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 16:36 IST

With a view to focus on aptitude of candidates to meet challenges of demanding life in civil services,the UPSC advocated replacing the existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination with an Aptitude Test.

Elite B-school students back in radar of finance cosSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 16:34 IST

After a year long slump due to global meltdown,first year students of elite B-schools are back in the radar of companies in finance and banking sectors which are now hiring them for summer internship programmes.

Australian govt not ensuring safety of Indian students: FISASubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 16:17 IST

A prominent organisation championing the cause of safety of Indian students in Australia has alleged that the government there was not taking prompt action to check such incidents.

Constellation of satellites needed for disaster management: ISROSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 15:37 IST

There is a need of a constellation of satellites with multisectoral sensors to predict,mitigate and manage disasters.

J-K BJP demands arrest of Kashmir University VCSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 15:31 IST

BJP demanded immediate arrest and dismissal of VC of Kashmir University,alleging that the campus had become a den of anti-national activities.

10 injured in police action in JammuSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 15:13 IST

Ten employees of Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation,who were in a rally demanding implementation of sixth pay panel,were injured on Thursday when police resorted to lathicharge and tear gassing to disperse them.

45 quintals of explosives meant for Maoists seizedSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 15:01 IST

About 45 quintals of explosives meant for Maoists were seized by the Special Task Force of Bihar police from two places in naxal-hit Gaya district.

‘Russia keen to build more nuclear reactors for India’Subscriber Only

November 12, 2009 14:49 IST

Russia,currently assisting India in the construction of two 1,000 MWe nuclear power reactors at Koodankulam nuclear plant in this district,is negotiating with New Delhi to build more reactors.

Many Naxalites have joined us: MamataSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 14:04 IST

Welcoming the return of a section of Naxalites to main stream politics,Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the role reversal would strengthen the democratic system in the country.

Assam,Meghalaya to resolve boundary disputeSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 13:28 IST

Meghalaya and Assam have agreed for a policy of "give and take" to resolve the long-pending boundary dispute without hurting the sentiments of the people of both the states.

Srinagar continues to reel under intense coldSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 13:12 IST

Kashmir valley continued to shiver under the grip of intense cold as night temperatures further dipped by a few notches after a day's respite.

Help us in developing India: Vayalar Ravi to Indian AmericansSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 12:21 IST

Union Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has urged the Indian American community here to lend their elping hand in developing the country.

Australian PM Rudd to meet Manmohan Singh todaySubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 12:08 IST

Australian Prime Minister (PM) Kevin Rudd will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and will discuss issues of bilateral and international importance.

Chinese team calls on SM KrishnaSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 11:43 IST

A Communist Party of China (CPC) delegation led by Liu Qibao met External Affairs Minister SM Krishna here on Wednesday.

Rampant use of children in arms smuggling in MungerSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 11:35 IST

Children are increasingly being used in the smuggling of arms in Bihar's Munger district,notorious for manufacturing illegal firearms.

TN ministers brief CM on Nilgiri rain situationSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 11:26 IST

A team of Ministers deputed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi to visit the rain-ravaged parts of the hilly Nilgiris district apprised the CM of the relief work.

India’s food dilemma: High prices or shortagesSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 11:10 IST

Agricultural farms are failing to attract capital or talent,either from rich landlords or the 21,000 students who graduate from India's 50 agricultural and veterinary universities.

Leopold perpetrators looked calm before unleashing deathSubscriber Only

November 12, 2009 09:25 IST

Business at Leopold cafe,one of the best known backpackers' hangouts in Mumbai,has grown manifold since the terror onslaught.

Cyclone ‘Phyan’ crosses western coast,spares Mumbai,weakensSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 21:03 IST

Cyclone Phyan crossed the western coast on Wednesday evening just close to Mumbai but spared the metropolis and weakened without causing any major damage.

Most of stranded fishermen return; alert continues in GujaratSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 21:00 IST

Most of the 400 fishermen stranded in 60 boats,some 40 nautical miles off the Daman coast,returned to the shore,even as reports indicated that cyclonic storm 'Phyan' will weaken in the Arabian sea.

HC expresses displeasure over the slow process of inducting low-floor busesSubscriber Only

November 11, 2009 20:29 IST

The Delhi High Court expressed displeasure over the slow process of inducting low-floor buses in the national capital and asked the state government to file a status report on it.