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Hoax call disrupted CR local service in MumbaiSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 18:22 IST

Suburban train services on Central Railway were disrupted not because of agitation by the motormen but due to a hoax call received at a suburban railway station.

Efforts on to rescue Indian sailors,says RaviSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 16:44 IST

The Govt said efforts are on to rescue the 26 sailors,including 24 Indians,who were on board M V Al Khaliq,the Panamanian-flagged vessel hijacked by Somalian pirates.

NCP MLAs authorise Pawar to name their leaderSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 16:09 IST

A meeting of NCP legislature party authorised president Sharad Pawar to name the new leader,who would be Maharashtras Deputy CM.

PhD student from IIT murders Manipur teen in MunirkaSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 16:09 IST

A girl from Manipur was strangulated and her body burnt at her home in Munirka in South Delhi. Police officers said she was murdered on Saturday after she resisted the advances of her neighbour.

IIT scholar is a ‘pervert and maniac’: policeSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 16:08 IST

The IIT PhD scholar,who allegedly murdered a teenaged girl from Manipur,is a 'pervert and maniac' who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder,said police.

India concerned over diversion of US aid by Pak: TharoorSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 15:20 IST

Asserting that India wants peace,Shashi Tharoor said that every effort towards this has come from New Delhi,while every such gesture has been thwarted by Pakistan.

Three Hizbul Militants shot dead in Shopian gunbattleSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 14:14 IST

In a pre-dawn operation,security forces on Monday shot dead three Hizbul Mujahideen militants,including two most wanted self-styled commanders,in Shopian.

Naxal killings wanton,pre-mediated: Home ministrySubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 14:14 IST

The Centre termed as wanton,mindless and pre-mediated the landmine attack by Naxals in Chhattisgarh that left four CISF personnel dead.

NGOs voice concern over workers’ deaths at CWG sitesSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 13:51 IST

The alarming number of deaths of construction workers in absence of proper safety norms and adequate compensation has become a cause of concern.

British tourist in Goa may have died of heart attackSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 13:41 IST

Goa police are investigating into the death of a British tourist in this beach destination with initial reports suggesting he might have died of cardiac arrest.

DTC hikes bus ticket prices,minimum fare @Rs 5Subscriber Only

October 26, 2009 13:35 IST

The minimum fare of Rs 3 for up to four kilometres has been increased to Rs 5,while the Rs 7 and Rs 10 tickets have been increased to Rs 10 and 15 respectively.

ULFA ready for negotiation but not to give up armsSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 13:20 IST

ULFA Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa said in a statement that the outfit was ready for negotiation with Centre but would not give up arms.

Army special forces to be equipped with GPS wrist watches in J-KSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 12:55 IST

Army is all set to equip its special forces with Global Positioning System wrist watches to help them in operations against militants in Jammu & Kashmir.

Sibal keen to forge alliance with US varsitiesSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 12:18 IST

With the government deciding to set up 14 innovation universities,HRD Minister Kapil Sibal expressed keeness to forge an alliance with leading US varsities in shaping the structure of the proposed institutes.

Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman’s pilot vehicle stolenSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 11:58 IST

A pilot vehicle of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman,which has a radio frequency tag allowing its entry into Parliament,was stolen from the residence of his driver.

Naxals kills villager in Gadchiroli districtSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 11:35 IST

A 36-year-old man was killed by a group of naxalites in Bengunda village in Gadchiroli district.

President Pratibha Patil leaves for UK,Cyprus tourSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 11:31 IST

President Pratibha Patil is visiting the United Kingdom at Queen Elizabeth's invitation.

Hizbul militant arrestedSubscriber Only

October 26, 2009 10:41 IST

A top Hizbul Mujahideen militant was arrested by security forces in Mahore area of Reasi district.

British tourist found dead in GoaSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 21:23 IST

A British tourist was found dead in a hotel at Colva beach in South Goa today,police said.

Border issue with China complex: PMSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 19:41 IST

Describing the boundary question with China as a "complex issue",Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said it cannot be "wished away" and both sides have an obligation to maintain peace pending a solution.

Prove majority within week: Governor to HoodaSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 19:16 IST

Bhupinder Singh Hooda,was sworn-in as Chief Minister for the second consecutive term.

Omar government is non-existent in J-K: BJPSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 17:44 IST

Criticising the NC-Congress government for its failure to properly manage the affairs in the state,J-K BJP alleged that Omar Abdullah government is non-existent as chaos and confusion reign supreme.

Pandit organisation demands commission on eruption of militancySubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 17:18 IST

An organisation of Kashmiri Pandits demanded a commission be set up to fix responsibility for the eruption of militancy in J-K and the mass exodus of most of the community from the valley.

‘Troops must be more proactive to foil infiltration’Subscriber Only

October 25, 2009 17:08 IST

To foil infiltration attempts from across the border and maintain law and order,troops must be more proactive in Jammu and Kashmir,a top army officer has said.

Event organised for Dal lake preservationSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 17:05 IST

A run was organised on the banks of Dal lake to raise awareness about the need to protect the world famous water body from the onslaught of pollution which is threatening its existence.