INDIA NEWS - Page 12536

Assam woman Cong candidate richer than BJP counterpartSubscriber Only

April 21, 2009 09:18 IST

Ranee Narah of the Congress and Bijoya Chakraborty of the BJP share the distinction of being the sole women candidates of their respective parties in Assam,but that is about all they have in common.

Telgi convicted in fake stamp paper scamSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 20:20 IST

A Delhi court convicted the kingpin of multi-crore fake stamp paper scam Abdul Karim Telgi and six others.

Navin Chawla takes over as CEC on TueSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 19:43 IST

Navin Chawla will take over as the Chief Election Commissioner on Tuesday succeeding N Gopalaswami who not long ago had recommended his removal from Nirvachan Sadan sparking a huge political controversy.

TV channel gets e-mail threatening blasts during LS pollsSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 18:56 IST

A TV channel in Mumbai has received an e-mail threatening to carry out blasts during the LS election.

Karuna soft-pedals remarks on PrabhakaranSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 18:06 IST

DMK chief M Karunanidhi,whose remarks that he did not see LTTE leader V Prabhakaran as a terrorist created a flutter.

Kasab does a u-turn,now says can’t follow EnglishSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 18:00 IST

Prime accused and lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks,Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab,departed from his earlier stand,saying he could not understand the proceedings of the court conducted in English.

I’m shocked by what is in store for loyalty,says ArjunSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 17:21 IST

Upset over denial of tickets to his children,Congress veteran Arjun Singh hit out at his party.

Australian tourist found dead in Delhi hotelSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 13:49 IST

A 33-year-old Australian tourist was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hotel in Central Delhi.

PDP to field candidate from LadakhSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 13:03 IST

IN A decision likely to go in favour of the ruling Congress-NC coalition,the PDP People's Democratic Party has ruled out an alliance with the Ladakh Union Territory Front and decided to field its own candidate for Ladakh parliamentary seat.

Banarasi Saree set to be intellectual propertySubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 11:59 IST

The Banarasi saree,famous worldwide for its intricate work and design,is waiting to get the intellectual property right.

Five militants killed in encounter with ArmySubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 09:49 IST

Five militants were killed in an encounter with army in lower Assam's Sonitpur district in the wee hours on Monday.

India successfully launches surveillance satelliteSubscriber Only

April 20, 2009 08:37 IST

Giving a big boost to its defence surveillance capabilities,India on Monday successfully launched an all-weather Israeli-built spy satellite that will help security agencies keep a vigil on the country's borders.

PM,Advani,Tata,Ambanis among India’s most powerfulSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 18:37 IST

PM Manmohan,L K Advani,Mukesh and Anil Ambani,and Ratan Tata have been named among the 50 most powerful people in India by American magazine BusinessWeek.

Slumdog child star for sale? father deniesSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 18:28 IST

The father of 'Slumdog Millionaire' actress Rubina allegedly tried to sell her for adoption.

Parents beat 7 year old to death in AllahabadSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 17:59 IST

A seven-year-old girl was today beaten to death allegedly by her parents who suspected her of stealing Rs 1,000 from the house

Journalist held for raping girls after filming them in ‘sting’Subscriber Only

April 19, 2009 16:36 IST

A freelance journalist was arrested in the national capital for allegedly raping two girls after filming them as victims of immoral trafficking in a sting operation,police said.

I do not regret hitting back at Advani: ManmohanSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 16:04 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said he does not regret having hit back at L K Advani,accusing him of indulging in "mudslinging" for the last five years.

India Inc optimistic on revival: PHDCCISubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 13:57 IST

India Inc is cautiously optimistic about the chances of a substantial economic recovery in this financial year.

Jat plays decisive role in Rajasthan’s SikarSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 13:51 IST

The all important Jat factor has always played a major role in the fortunes of political parties in this western Rajasthan constituency of Sikar.

Subways to come up near underground Metro stationsSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 13:24 IST

DMRC to construct subways near underground metro stations

Two security men killed in gunbattle in JKSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 12:54 IST

Two security personnel,including an army jawan,were today killed in a fierce gunbattle between militants and security forces in Doda.

Priyanka says she doesn’t feel need to enter politicsSubscriber Only

April 19, 2009 11:19 IST

Star Congress campaigner Priyanka Gandhi says that she does not feel the need to enter politics as there are many ways to serve the people.

‘Varun’s speech much worse than what you saw on TV’Subscriber Only

April 18, 2009 17:44 IST

Defending the action taken against Varun Gandhi,CEC N Gopalaswami said that his controversial speeches in Pilibhit were virulent and 'much more than' what was shown on the television.

Lalu should tell-all about Cong: NitishSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 16:46 IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said the Railway minister should bare all facts about UPA before the country.

Tharoor granted bail in national anthem ‘insult’ caseSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 16:14 IST

Former UN diplomat-turned-politician Shashi Tharoor was granted bail on Saturday by a local court in Kochi in a case relating to alleged disrespect of the national anthem.