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Jagdish Tytler granted bail in defamation caseSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 13:11 IST

Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler was granted bail on Saturday by a Delhi court for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the lawyer of the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Maneka Gandhi files nomination from AnolaSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 12:27 IST

BJP candidate Maneka Gandhi filed her nomination papers from Anola parliamentary constituency without any fanfare.

Cong too responsible for Babri demolition: LaluSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 12:20 IST

In controversial remarks,RJD chief Lalu Prasad has said the Congress too was responsible for the demolition of the Babri mosque as it did nothing to prevent it.

Two terrorists gunned down in DodaSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 12:01 IST

Two LeT terrorists were gunned down and a woman over ground worker,providing shelter to them,was injured an encounter in Doda district.

Antulay’s ‘conspiracy theory’ might lead to his downfallSubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 11:36 IST

'Hemant Karkare killing-conspiracy' missile fired by Union Minority Affairs Minister Abdul Rehman Antulay now threatens to hit him in the Lok Sabha polls.

ASI takes initiative on World Heritage DaySubscriber Only

April 18, 2009 10:43 IST

To celebrate the World Heritage Day on Saturday,the Archaeological Survey of India is organising a photo exhibition at the Pari Mahal in the foothills of Zabarwan.

SC chides IA for abrupt termination of air hostessSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 19:28 IST

The Supreme Court chided the Indian Airlines for abruptly terminating the services of nine air hostesses for being overweight.

BJP demands anti-tax haven laws to trace ‘black money’Subscriber Only

April 17, 2009 19:20 IST

BJP demanded specific anti-tax haven laws to bring back black money worth thousands of crores of rupees,stashed away by Indians abroad and asked the government not remain mute spectator to the efforts of G-20 to deal with the corrupt practice.

Sajjan Kumar smiles as brother gets his ticketSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 19:04 IST

Jat strongman Sajjan Kumar had the last laugh with Congress nominating his brother Ramesh Kumar for South Delhi seat from where his candidature was withdrawn.

Kasab retracts confession,says it was ‘forced’Subscriber Only

April 17, 2009 18:48 IST

The trial in the Mumbai terror attack case opened on Friday with the sole surviving terrorist Mohammed Amir Ajmal Kasab seeking retraction of his confession and the prosecution hinting at Pakistan army's involvement in training him and the other terrorists,who were killed.

Hurriyat slams Jehad Council for poll boycott callSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 18:11 IST

The moderate faction of separatist Hurriyat Conference and conglomerate of militant outfits -- United Jehad Council -- crossed swords for the first time over calls for poll boycott in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sikkim: 12 labourers killed in dam collapseSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 17:54 IST

At least 12 labourers were killed when a dam being constructed by a private firm collapsed near Rongli in East Sikkim district

Shekhar Suman files nomination for Patna SahibSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 17:35 IST

TV star and Congress candidate Shekhar Suman filed his nomination for the prestigious Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency.

Jagdish Mukhi declares assets worth Rs 2.32 croreSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 17:00 IST

Prof Jagdish Mukhi,the BJP candidate for West Delhi seat,owns assets worth around Rs 2.32 crore.

I’ll continue to raise my voice against anti-nationals: VarunSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 15:45 IST

Varun Gandhi said that he was not in favour of violence as a tool in politics but would continue to raise his voice against anti-national forces.

Advani calls Osama ‘Obama bin Laden’Subscriber Only

April 17, 2009 15:16 IST

Osama became Obama for a few minutes for L K Advani at a press conference but an embarrassed BJP's prime ministerial candidate corrected himself in no time.

‘Tortured’ Varun has emerged stronger: BJPSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 14:56 IST

Varun Gandhi,released on two-week parole,will campaign for BJP while not resorting to any hate-speech tactics,party chief Rajnath Singh has said.

Punished,11-yr-old student dies in hospitalSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 13:55 IST

An 11-year-old girl died after her teacher severely punished her for failing to answer a question in class.

Abdul Karim Telgi sentenced to 7 yrs imprisonmentSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 13:43 IST

Abdul Karim Telgi and seven others were sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment by the CBI special sessions court in Bangalore.

UP town wants Rahul to revive Rajiv’s lost dreamSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 13:32 IST

Twenty five years ago,they were promised a new dawn of jobs and development by their MP Rajiv Gandhi,and now people here want their candidate Rahul to revive the lost dream of his father.

BSF jawan killed,3 injured in Jharkhand Naxal attackSubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 12:42 IST

A BSF jawan was killed and three others injured when naxals detonated an IED in Latehar district of Jharkhand.

Hang Kasab publicly near Gateway of India: ThackeraySubscriber Only

April 17, 2009 10:27 IST

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray said Mumbai attack terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Kasab should not be provided any legal help and be hanged publicly.

Varun Gandhi arrives in DelhiSubscriber Only

April 16, 2009 23:08 IST

BJP candidate from Pilibhit Varun Gandhi reached New Delhi on Thursday night after being released from Etah jail.

Pak asks India to avoid DNA-report goof upsSubscriber Only

April 16, 2009 19:27 IST

Pakistan said that the probe into the Mumbai terror strikes was a serious matter and it is imperative to avoid lapses like providing identical DNA reports for captured gunman Ajmal Amir Kasab and another terrorist killed in the incident.

Next govt won’t be Cong-led: Amar SinghSubscriber Only

April 16, 2009 18:55 IST

Congress has lost its clout among its allies and will be in a weaker position after the Lok Sabha elections while it will be too difficult for Manmohan Singh to return as PM,Samajwadi Party has said.