INDIA NEWS - Page 12582

Pappu Yadav gets bail in CPM MLA murder caseSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 17:22 IST

The Patna HC granted bail to RJD MP from Madhepura who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of CPI-M MLA Ajit Sarkar over a decade ago.

Mangalore court directs cops to file FIR against RenukaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 17:08 IST

A Mangalore magistrate's court ordered the filing of an FIR against Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Renuka Chowdhury in a case registered by the Mangalore mayor,BJP's Ganesh Hosabettu,against her.

100 RJD activists killed in 2 yrs in Bihar: SpokespersonSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 16:38 IST

Charging the ruling NDA in Bihar with being "biased" against Opposition activists,the RJD alleged that around 100 partymen had lost their lives in incidents of violence during the past two years in the state.

JD-U not to project Advani as PM during poll campaignSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 16:17 IST

The BJP's crucial ally Janata Dal (United) has decided not to project L K Advani as prime ministerial candidate. The decision is in keeping with the view that Advani will not find favour with a majority of the Muslim population in Bihar despite all the benefits extended to the minority community by the state Government.

Centre alive to possible biological,chemical strikesSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 16:05 IST

The Centre said it is alive to the possibility of biological and chemical attacks by terrorists and has taken steps to effectively respond to any such situation.

Chand,Fiza summoned by Chandigarh copsSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 15:21 IST

Fiza and her husband Chand Mohammed,whom she accused of many crimes including rape,have been asked to appear before police.

N-weapons could be brought through sea: NavySubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 15:16 IST

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta warned that cargo containers could be used to transport nuclear weapons.

SP never gave clean chit to Kalyan on Babri: AmarSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 15:03 IST

Amar Singh said they never gave a clean chit to Kalyan Singh on the Babri demolition issue and blamed the Congress for being 'equally responsible' for it.

Pranab upsets allies,says cant force sovereign LankaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 14:47 IST

Centre virtually turned down demands of two Tamil parties,saying it cannot force a sovereign govt of another country to take a particular line.

No intent to control news content: GovtSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 14:26 IST

Government said it had at no point intended to control content of news on television channels and favoured self-regulation by media houses in live coverage of sensitive incidents.

Court orders police to attach Raj’s propertiesSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 12:22 IST

A Jamshedpur court has sent a notice asking Maharashtra Police to attach properties of MNS chief Raj Thackeray.

NC-Congress to contest in all council seatsSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 12:22 IST

After sweeping the Rajya Sabha polls,NC-Congress coalition has decided to contest all the 11 legislative council seats in Jammu and Kashmir.

MIM faces challenge as journalist jumps into poll fraySubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 12:21 IST

MIM has been the dominant minority party in Hyderabad,however,that looks set to change with the party facing a challenge from within the community.

J-K government makes fresh effort to woo BollywoodSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 11:55 IST

After Rahul Dholakia's successful Kashmir sojourn,the J-K government has urged the filmmakers of the country to revive the old bonds with scenic state.

Indian church council against move to ordain women bishopsSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 11:31 IST

Recent move by Church of England to allow ordination of women as bishops has caused ripples among traditionalists in Indian church.

J-K govt agrees to hold talks with striking employeesSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 11:09 IST

Jammu and Kashmir government is holding talks with the employees representatives in Jammu to find a settlement to the issue.

BSF plans meetings with villagers J-K police’s linesSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 11:09 IST

Taking a cue from the J-K Police's police-public meetings to increase coordination with public the BSF has also decided to take up public meetings with border villagers to check cross-border infiltration.

Tourists rush to J-K; hoteliers charge exorbitant ratesSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 11:08 IST

The Jammu and Kashmir government is facing a serious lack of infrastructure and absence of rate control on the charges being made by hoteliers in the state from the tourists.

Global recession hits Lalu’s pet projectsSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 11:00 IST

Lalu's plan to start work on greenfield locomotive factories in Bihar before model code of conduct for LS polls comes into force has run into an unforeseen wall - the global economic slowdown.

One caught in J-K cross-border narcotics smugglingSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 10:44 IST

As investigations progress into the cross border narcotics smugglers racket operating in the state,the Narcotics Control Bureau picked up another man for questioning from Kathua.

Lawyers strike cripples traffic in DelhiSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 10:30 IST

Work in the district courts across the capital and the national capital region will be affected as the lawyers have announced an all India strike.

Prominent tribal MLA quits BJP in OrissaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 10:26 IST

BJP in Orissa suffered its first pre-poll jolt after a prominent tribal MLA from western Orissa quit the party to join a newly floated party.

Ex-RAW official to appear in court over expose on classified infoSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 10:15 IST

V K Singh,a former RAW officer was charged with disclosing classified information on working of the intelligence agency in his book.

CP’s Sarvana Bhavan closedSubscriber Only

February 18, 2009 09:58 IST

Delhi HC directed the restaurant to hand over the property to its owner,after its deed expired in Sept 2008.

Whats wrong if a boy goes out with a girl: MurthySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 20:18 IST

Strongly denouncing the attack on the daughter of a CPM MLA in Mangalore recently,N R Narayana Murthy said he found nothing wrong if a boy goes out with a girl from a different community.