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Business as usual for Indian companies in Maldives

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:40:21 +0530

It is business as usual for Indian companies and the economic interests of India are safe in the Maldives, wracked by political tumult and violence after the deposition of former president Mohamed Nasheed, diplomats and others said.

Samjhauta Express blast: Key accused arrested

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:09:09 +0530

In a big breakthrough in the Samjhauta express blasts investigation, the National Investigation Agency on Sunday arrested the man who allegedly placed the bomb on the train that linked India and Pakistan.

ISRO row not affected space programmes: Radhakrishnan

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:05:16 +0530

ISRO Chief K Radhakrishnan on Sunday rejected suggestions that the row with his predecessor G Madhavan Nair and his indictment over the Antrix-Devas deal has dented its image and cast a shadow on the country's space programme.

UK-India to deepen bilateral ties

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:49:35 +0530

India and the UK will seek to deepen bilateral ties during a crucial five-day visit of Jeremy Browne, the British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to New Delhi from on Monday.

Gujarat riots: Court to hear SIT report on Monday

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:37:06 +0530

A local court will on Monday hear the closure report filed by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has reportedly given a clean chit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi among others for their role in 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Militant module busted, kingpin held in J&K

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:31:30 +0530

Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed to have busted a militant module in Srinagar with the arrest of its kingpin and recovery of arms and ammunition. Omar Zargar was arrested from the old city, locally known as downtown, a fortnight ago after investigations revealed that he was trying to revive militancy in the city, official sources said on Sunday.

TWTW: Cyrus's take on UP Assembly polls

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:17:28 +0530

Cyrus Broacha also talks about BJP ministers caught watching porn in Karnataka Assembly, Lalit Modi, Cricket and much more.

Killer wife freed on grounds of private defence

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:11:58 +0530

In a rare instance, a woman who killed her husband after he attacked her in an inebriated state and also attempted to rape their daughter, has been set free by police on grounds of private defence.

Govt mulling study on living patterns of tribals

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:58:24 +0530

The government is planning to rope in health and nutrition experts to study living pattern of tribals, including Jarawas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in an effort to reduce their susceptibility to diseases.

Devas deal: Government mulls probe by ED, I-T

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:12:22 +0530

The government is mulling a probe by the Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax department into the role of two Mauritius-based entities to identify their stakes in Devas Multimedia Pvt Ltd which executed the controversial S-band deal with the ISRO.

UK: Visa granted to Praveen Reddy's family

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:24 +0530

The family of stabbed Indian student from Hyderabad, Praveen Reddy, was granted visa to visit the UK on Sunday. Praveen Reddy, doing an MBA at the London Business School was stabbed on Friday in the London borough of Newham.

'India, Pak determined to normalise trade ties'

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:47:53 +0530

Pakistan and India are determined to normalise trade and economic ties and discussions are on to introduce multiple-entry visas for businessmen, Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim said today as he inaugurated the largest ever India-specific trade exhibition in Pakistan.

Delhi HC denies minor to live with boyfriend

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:40:17 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Friday denied permission to a Class 9 girl to live with her boyfriend, a student of Class 12 of the school she was in, and handed over her custody to her parents.

Delhi: 3 girls kidnapped, 2 raped and 1 untraced

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:21:44 +0530

A 13-year-old student kidnapped and raped by a 30-year-old after she snubbed his friendship request; a teenaged girl gang-raped by two men in a car and another yet to be traced after being forced into a car by two young men.

Kerala coir industry gets Rs 100 cr boost

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:09:07 +0530

The age-old coir industry of Kerala got a major boost on Saturday with business deals worth crores being signed at the second edition of the Coir Kerala International Marketing Exhibition, held in Allapuzha - the Venice of the East. The representatives of Kerala's coir industry say that valued added products like coir pith and coco lawn will bring in nearly Rs 10 billion after exports.

Baramulla: Massive protests after youth killing

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:57:57 +0530

Massive protests erupted in Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday after the killing of a 20-year-old youth. The protests have been overnight as the youth was killed on Friday night.

Delhi Police arrest man who abandoned Falak

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:41:48 +0530

The Delhi Police has arrested Rajkumar, the prime accused in the baby Falak case. The police managed to arrest the man while he was trying to flee from Delhi.

AP: Junior docs to boycott Govt hospitals today

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:55:12 +0530

The Junior Doctors' Association will be boycotting emergency services in 10 government medical colleges and hospitals across Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

K'taka to provide Indian medicine at hospitals

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:37:55 +0530

Government hospitals in districts and local bodies across Karnataka will provide the Indian system of medicine as an alternative treatment, Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda said on Friday.

EU asks India to help bring Iran to nuclear talks

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:46:03 +0530

The European Union wants India to draw Iran into talks over its nuclear programme but said strong sanctions are also needed, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Friday, as Asia's third-largest economy aims to increase trade with Tehran.

India, EU to expedite free trade talks

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:28:23 +0530

India and the European Union (EU) have agreed to expedite talks for a broad-based trade and investment agreement and hope to conclude the deal soon, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday.

India @ 9 with Veeraraghav and Suhasini Haidar

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:58:55 +0530

Catch the day's top stories on India at 9 with Veeraraghav and Suhasini Haidar.

What's at stake for India in Maldives?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:54:11 +0530

India has stepped up its diplomacy has sent a special envoy as tension escalated in Maldives.

Newsmaker of the day: Subhash Ghai

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:51:39 +0530

Bollywood director Subhash Ghai says he will appeal in the Supreme Court for the Whistling Woods land.

Gen VK Singh should quit: Lt Gen (Retd) Raj Kadyan

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:42:59 +0530

Former deputy Army chief Lieutenant General (Retired) Raj Kadyan said General VK Singh's position was untenable and he should quit.

Pipili rape victim's AIIMS report submitted to HC

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:42:11 +0530

The crime branch of Odisha Police probing the sensational Pipili Dalit rape case on Friday submitted a medical examination report prepared by experts from AIIMS to the Orissa High Court.

Delhi: 3 girls kidnapped; 2 raped, one untraced

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:46:55 +0530

A 13-year-old student kidnapped and raped by a 30-year-old after she snubbed his friendship request, a teenaged girl gang raped by two men in a car and another yet to be traced after being forced into a car by two youths.

No amnesty scheme to recover black money: Moily

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:28:49 +0530

The Government on Friday said an amnesty scheme for bringing back black money is not on the cards though it is working on regulatory mechanisms to eliminate its root cause in the face of 'lots of legal impediments' to target those funds stashed abroad.

Gen Singh backs down in age war; Govt has its way

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:20:32 +0530

Army Chief General VK Singh lost the battle over his age as the Supreme Court on Friday said that 1950 will be treated as the Army Chief's year of birth. Following this, General VK Singh withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court after the court decided that 1950 will be treated as his year of birth for all service matters.

New 360: Army Chief loses age battle

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:10:19 +0530

General VK Singh withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court after the court decided that 1950 will be treated as his year of birth for all service matters.

16 million children still out of school: Sibal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:56:46 +0530

Over 16 million children are not attending schools in the country and the government has taken all possible steps to make them literate within this decade, Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said.

Army Chief loses age war: what are the implications?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:49:15 +0530

Has the controversy over the Army Chief's date of birth ended in the government's favour or is it an outcome that suits both the sides equally?

2G: DoT may send licence termination letters

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:31:33 +0530

Following Supreme Court order that cancelled 122 2G licences terming them as illegal, the telecom ministry is likely to send letters to new operators for termination of their licences.

Govt praises scientists after ISRO controversy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:08:56 +0530

Seeking to soothe ruffled feathers in the wake of ISRO row, the Government on Friday described the scientific community as a national asset that cannot be taken lightly, even as it appeared to soften its stand against the blacklisted four ex-functionaries of the space department.

2003 blasts: Bombay HC upholds death penalty of 3

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:31:05 +0530

Eight years after the twin blasts that left 57 people dead at the Mumbai's Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazar, the Bombay High Court upheld the death sentence of three LeT terrorists in 2003 twin Mumbai blasts case.

Snapshot: The largest human-made 'smiley face'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:02:53 +0530

The formation will broken the previous record 2,961 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Canada set on July 2011.

Falak off ventilator, shows marginal improvement

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:57:26 +0530

Two-year-old Falak was taken off the ventilator on Friday and the doctors at AIIMS say the baby girl has shown marginal improvement in last 24 hours. But the survival chances are dimming for Falak.

Odisha: Four BSF officers killed in Naxal attack

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:37:08 +0530

Four BSF officers, including a Commanding Officer, were on Friday killed in an IED blast by suspected Maoists in Malkangiri district of Odisha.

We want peace in Maldives: Manmohan Singh

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:29:57 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed that an envoy has been sent to Maldives to assess the situation and we will use our influence in this direction.

India sends special envoy to crisis-hit Maldives

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:06:36 +0530

As the crisis in Maldives deepened, India on Friday sent its special envoy to Male to assess the situation in the island where former President Mohamed Nasheed has been insisting that he was ousted in a coup.

Age dilemma resolved amicably: Gen Singh's counsel

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:45:56 +0530

Puneet Bali, the counsel for General VK Singh in the age row, said on Friday that the matter had been resolved very gracefully. "It is a victory for everybody. This matter has been resolved very gracefully." He said that it was very hurting to see "certain sections" reporting that the General perhaps wanted to cling on to the post.

HC verdict in 2003 Mumbai twin blasts likely

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:52:31 +0530

The Bombay High Court is likely to pronounce on Friday its verdict on confirmation of death sentence to three people, including a woman, convicted in the 2003 Mumbai twin bomb blasts case.

General Singh loses age war, withdraws plea

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:44:47 +0530

Army Chief General VK Singh has had to back down in his confrontation with the government on the controversy over his date of birth. The two-judge bench of Justice RM Lodha and Justice HL Gokhale on Friday upheld the government decision on his age while hearing General Singh's petition and directed him to accept May 10, 1950, entered in his Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission to the National Defence Academy, as his date of birth for service matters.

Maldives: India steps up diplomatic efforts

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:19:20 +0530

India on Friday stepped up its diplomatic efforts with Maldives for a resolution of the ongoing crisis there, with the Indian ambassador planning an all-party meet in the country. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sent a senior MEA official to the country as a special envoy to assess the situation.

India will not interfere in Maldives: Hardeep Puri

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:57:53 +0530

The Indian Envoy to the UN, Hardeep Puri, on Friday categorically ruled out any unwarranted interference by the Indian Government in the Maldives.

Accept May 10, 1950 as DoB: SC to Army Chief

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:42:50 +0530

In a major setback to Army Chief General VK Singh, the Supreme Court, while hearing his petition on the controversy surrounding his age, on Friday directed him to accept May 10, 1950 as his date of birth and asked him to withdraw his plea of else the court would pass an order on it.

Tremors felt in parts of north India

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:54:17 +0530

An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale shook parts of Punjab, Haryana and Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand in the wee hours on Friday.

Govt withdraws order rejecting Army Chief's plea

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:42:51 +0530

In a temporary relief for Army Chief General VK Singh in the controversy over his date of birth, the government withdrew its December 30, 2011 order, which fixed General Singh's date of birth as May 10, 1950.

India test fires interceptor missile successfully

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:20:57 +0530

As part of its plan to deploy a two-layer ballistic missile defence system, India on Friday successfully test-fired indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha coast.

Baby Falak may be taken off ventilator today

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:18:42 +0530

Three weeks since she was abandoned in a battered state at Delhi's AIIMS hospital, Baby Falak may be taken off ventilator on Friday. The two-year-old child is responding well to medication and her lung and blood infection has receded.

K'taka illegal mining: CEC to submit report

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:50:53 +0530

The Central Empowered Committee is all set to file its report in the Karnataka illegal mining scam on Friday. Sources say that the Supreme Court appointed Committee has reportedly recommended that 45 lessees be allowed to resume their mining operations.

Objectionable content: HC to hear Yahoo plea today

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:53:52 +0530

Online search engine Yahoo India's plea challenging the summons issued to it by a magistrate for allegedly allowing objectionable content on its site, will come up for hearing at the Delhi High Court on Friday.

Why is Maldives important for India?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:23:37 +0530

There are thousands of Indians working and living in Maldives, and there are large Indian investments there as well.

Govt to reply on Army Chief's age row plea in SC

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:14:27 +0530

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea from Army Chief General VK Singh to maintain his birth date as May 10, 1951, instead of 1950, and against the orders of the defence ministry rejection of his statutory complaint in this regard.

Kandhamal riots: SC to examine raped nun's plea

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:02:57 +0530

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to look into the appeal of a Christian nun allegedly raped by religious fanatics during the infamous Kandhamal riots in Odisha, challenging the State High Court's rejection of her plea for cross-examination of a sub-divisional magistrate.

Delhi: Boy dies imitating TV suicide scene

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:03:35 +0530

A 12-year-old boy died in New Delhi when he reportedly tried to imitate a suicide scene he had seen in a movie, police said on Thursday.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:25 +0530

A 15-year-old Chennai schoolboy allegedly stabs his teacher to death inside the classroom of a leading city school.

Did India go wrong on Maldives?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:29:22 +0530

India has military deployment plans in place for exigencies in the neighbourhood. Provided the Maldivian government requested such assistance, India could have intervened.

News 360: Student stabs teacher to death in Chennai school

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:50 +0530

Upset with the teacher for pulling him up, a class 9 student stabs his teacher inside the classroom in front of his classmates.

Falak critical, but responding to treatment

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:02:20 +0530

Doctors at AIIMS on Thursday said two-year-old Falak continues to remain in a critical state but was responding well to treatment. Admitted in a battered state at the AIIMS Trauma Centre here 23 days ago, her infection levels have receded, neurosurgeon Deepak Agarwal said.

Chennai: Student stabs teacher to death in school

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:53:02 +0530

Reports say the student was upset with the teacher for pulling him up for poor performance in his studies.

Chennai murder: What message do such incidents send out?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:30:50 +0530

A 15-year-old Chennai school boy allegedly stabbed his teacher to death inside the classroom.

Sadhvi Pragya allowed to travel to Bhopal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:51:46 +0530

In a relief for sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the September 2008 Malegaon blast case, the Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed her to travel in second class AC compartment to Bhopal for appearance in another trial there.

Policeman identified in Jarawa video suspended

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:20:41 +0530

A policeman, identified in the video footage depicting members of Jarawa tribe of Andaman and Nicobar Islands dancing semi-naked, has been suspended. A departmental enquiry has also been initiated against him, police said.

Cold wave hits North India, Mumbai

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:53:20 +0530

The mercury plunged to 4 degrees in Delhi making it the coldest day in February in 30 years.

Psychiatrist speaks on Chennai school murder

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:43:22 +0530

Cosultant Psychiatrist Dr Sandeep Vohra speaks on how to deal with rage and aggression in students.

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI questions Congress MP

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:41:59 +0530

Congress MP from Pali Badri Jakhar was on Thursday questioned by the CBI in connection with the Bhanwari Devi murder case.

Concerns on food bill to be addressed: Thomas

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:36:00 +0530

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government on Thursday said it will address the concerns expressed by the states over the proposed National Food Security Bill.

MHA seeks report on terrorist meeting Osama

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:19:48 +0530

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday sought a report from the Maharashtra Police on the claim that an arrested accused of the 13/7 Mumbai blasts case had met former al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan in 2001.

India concerned over Chinese presence in PoK

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:57:39 +0530

Concerned over the Chinese troop presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, India has taken up the issue with the top leadership here. The matter was raised by visiting External Affairs Minister SM Krishna during his talks with the Chinese leaders on Wednesday.

Land row: Subhash Ghai to appeal in SC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:38:52 +0530

Owner of Whistling Woods and filmmaker Subhash Ghai speaks on HC order to surrender land allotted to him.

2G: Essar, Loop move SC against CBI-court trial

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:36:23 +0530

Essar and Loop group, charge sheeted along with its promoters, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the criminal proceeding against it before the special CBI court in the 2G case.

North India battles a fresh cold wave

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:21:25 +0530

Mercury plunged five degrees below normal on Thursday morning bringing back cold conditions in the city which was experiencing a spell of relatively pleasant weather over the last few days.

Antrix moves court against Devas

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:59:20 +0530

Antrix, the commercial arm of ISRO has moved a local court seeking directions to restrain Devas Multi-media from proceedings with the arbitration it has filed against it in an international court in Paris on cancellation of agreement on S band spectrum allocation.

Nine government websites defaced: NIC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:25:57 +0530

Nine official websites including that of the Power Ministry, Maharashtra, Kerala and Uttarakhand Governments were defaced in the recent past, forcing the authorities to strengthen cyber security safeguards.

Chennai: Student kills teacher inside school

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:17:01 +0530

A Class 9 student has allegedly killed a teacher inside the classroom of a Chennai school on Thursday. The 40-year-old teacher Uma Maheshwari died inside the classroom.

Chinese Saris threaten ancient Indian art

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:12:27 +0530

Weavers have been making Saris for generations, but an influx of Chinese made copies is threatening to put an end to it.

HC pulls up Modi govt for not tabling NHRC report

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:58:51 +0530

Castigating the Narendra Modi government for not placing reports of NHRC on damages and compensation for destruction of religious places before the state assembly, the Gujarat High Court has termed it as a "grave lapse", violative of human rights.

Mumbai civil polls: potholes and promises

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:50:16 +0530

A RTI filed by CNN-IBN reveals Rs 60 crore meant to fix the Mumbai's potholes has gone down the drain.

Government approves JVs by defence PSUs

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:46:16 +0530

The government on Thursday approved Defence Ministry guidelines for its public sector units (PSUs) to establish joint ventures with private firms, a step that will increase opportunities to obtain advanced technologies from foreign sources.

Govt approves centre for cold chain development

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:05 +0530

The government on Thursday approved setting up of a national centre for cold chain development and allocated a one-time grant of Rs 25 crore for its corpus fund.

Court rejects plea for FIR against Anna, team

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:06:28 +0530

A Delhi court has refused to direct the Delhi Police to register an FIR against Anna Hazare and his team members for allegedly disrespecting the national flag.

Gulbarg case: Jafri's wife says she'll fight back

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:20:01 +0530

After reports suggesting that the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has not found enough evidence against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the Ehsan Jafri killing case, the former Congress MP's wife Zakia Jafri has expressed her disappointment.

India committed to N-deal with US: Ranjan Mathai

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:06:25 +0530

India underlined its commitment to implementing the landmark civil nuclear deal when Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai on Wednesday met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and held a series of meetings.

Cuttack hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 30

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:37:03 +0530

The death toll in the Cuttack hooch tragedy has gone up to 30 while 12 others continue to be in a critical state. As many as 67 people had fallen sick after consumption of a dubious medicinal concoction.

GoM to meet over FDI in aviation sector today

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:28:18 +0530

A Group of Ministers on Civil Aviation, headed by Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, is likely to meet on Thursday to decide on allowing foreign direct investment in the Aviation sector.

India concerned over Chinese presence in PoK

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:21:15 +0530

India's concern over the presence of Chinese troops in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) was raised by External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Wednesday in his talks with leaders.

MNREGA scam: 65-year-old RTI activist attacked

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:59:13 +0530

On February 2, even as Sonia Gandhi was speaking out against corruption in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, a 65-year-old RTI applicant from Bikaner was brutally attacked after he tried to expose corruption in the MNREGA work. The ex-Sarpanch was allegedly beaten up by supporters of the current Sarpanch.

J&K: Amnesty supports Omar on AFSPA removal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:31 +0530

Human Rights group Amnesty International on Wednesday demanded that security personnel facing serious charges like rape and murder should stand trial and not hide behind Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

Bring intel-based approach to combat Maoists: PC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:42:02 +0530

The CRPF, a key force in anti-Maoist operations, will have to acquire an intelligence-based strategy to combat Maoists who have organised themselves as a "regular fighting army", Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday.

30 die after consuming spurious liquor in Cuttack

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:21:36 +0530

The toll in the hooch tragedy mounted to 30 on Wednesday with the death of 24 more ailing persons in different hospitals in Odisha.

HC slams Govt for denying certificate to blast victim

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:57:21 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the central and Delhi governments for denial of a medical certificate to a non-resident Indian victim of the 2011 bomb blast outside the court complex, which was preventing him from visiting his family in Toronto, Canada.

Shirdi Sai Baba temple gets Rs 401 cr in cash in 2011

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:59:41 +0530

The famous Shirdi Saibaba shrine in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district has received 36 kg of gold and Rs 401 crore in cash towards donations in year 2011, a top official said on Wednesday.

India upgrades its military with China in mind

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:41:44 +0530

India has decided to buy 126 fighter jets from France, taken delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia and prepared for its first aircraft carrier in recent weeks as it modernizes its military to match China's.

Centre extends ban on SIMI for two years

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:56:10 +0530

The Centre has extended by two more years the ban imposed on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), which has links with Pakistan-based terrorist outfits including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its front, Indian Mujahideen.

Watch India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:20:19 +0530

Catch all the big news of the day on India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai.

News 360: All the news of the day

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:01:45 +0530

The three Karnataka ministers caught watching porn inside the state Assembly were forced to resign.

Jet-Indigo collision averted at Mumbai airport

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:22:27 +0530

An Air Traffic Control staff at the Mumbai airport averted a tragedy on Wednesday evening by aborting the takeoff of Jet Airways' Goa-bound flight carrying 158 passengers when another plane was about to touch down.

Is India losing its economic shine in 2012?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:13:50 +0530

Could the depressed state of the Indian economy put off foreign investors and could the 2G judgement then add to their concerns?

2G: CBI moves SC for clarification of earlier orders

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:54:00 +0530

The CBI on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court for seeking a clarification whether the special court can conduct a trial of companies which are not charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the case arising out of the probe in the 2G spectrum scam case.

Mumbai: Men paid Rs 40,000 to throw acid on girl

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:39:26 +0530

With two more arrests, Crime Branch claims to have cracked a recent acid attack case in which a 22-year-old woman was injured at Goregaon station.

Sheila discusses MCD trifurcation with PC

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:45:45 +0530

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday met Home Minister P Chidambaram and is understood to have briefed him about the ongoing process of trifurcating the municipal corporation.

Shirdi Sai Baba temple gets 36 kg gold in 2011

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:21:58 +0530

The famous Shirdi Sai Baba shrine in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district has received 36 kg of gold and Rs 401 crore in cash towards donations in year 2011, a top official said on Wednesday.

Age row: General VK Singh files Army list in SC

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:30:01 +0530

Indian Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh has filed the Army list in the Supreme Court to support his claim that his date of birth is May 10, 1951. The Supreme Court will hear General Singh's plea on his date of birth on Friday.

Chidambaram fires LMG at CRPF range

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:22:07 +0530

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram fired a couple of rounds from a Light Machine Gun (LMG) to give a sound start to the opening of a shooting drill.

Lakshya-1 test flown successfully

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:32:29 +0530

India's indigenously developed micro-light pilot-less target aircraft Lakshya-1 was successfully test flown from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near Balasore.

What goes on inside a rave party

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:54:31 +0530

Raves typically feature music, colourful light shows, drugs and dancing.

Trial of interceptor missile, Agni-V soon

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:58:16 +0530

As part of its plan to deploy a reliable two-layer ballistic missile defence (BMD) system, India is gearing up to conduct another trial of its interceptor missile very soon.

BMW hit-and-run: Appeal against Nanda in SC today

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:03:51 +0530

The appeal of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the enhancement of Sanjeev Nanda, convicted in the BMW hit-and-run case of 1999, is slated to come up at the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

26 die after consuming spurious liquor in Cuttack

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:58:24 +0530

At least 26 people have died and 25 are serious after consuming spurious liquor in Cuttack. Most of the victims were daily wage earners and worked in a brick kiln in Cuttack.

'Cancelling 2G licences was not a difficult decision'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:11:37 +0530

Nearly a week since the Supreme Court cancelled 122 telecom licences, Justice Ganguly - the man who passed the landmark order - has spoken out. In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, he says he was under no pressure, and courts don't need to protect foreign interests.

Falak case: Abused, raped teen took frustration out

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:01:41 +0530

While the nation prays for 2-year-old Falak, who is receiving treatment for severe injuries at AIIMS, it is the story of the 14-year old teenage girl who brought the baby to the hospital that exposes the dismal state of a girl child in India.

Team Anna begins anti-graft campaign in UP

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:47:23 +0530

After touring Uttrakhand and Punjab, Team Anna has begun its campaign in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh for educating voters on the anti-graft Jan Lokpal Bill, a statement said on Tuesday.

FTN: Does the Indian society see cancer as a curse?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:53 +0530

As Yuvraj Singh battles cancer, experts discuss how India's healthcare has been fighting the challenge of cancer.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:02 +0530

Catch all the big stories of the day with Rajdeep Sardesai.

Tax evasion: India, Mauritius want early pact

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:10:45 +0530

Amidst concerns over Mauritius being used as a major route for avoidance of taxes on investments by Indian companies, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Tuesday agreed on early conclusion of an agreement aimed at tackling this menace.

News 360: All the news of the day

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:10:38 +0530

Former IPL chief Lalit Modi has lashed out at the BCCI for its running of the lucrative Twenty20 league.

Bank employees call for strike on February 28

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0530

A section of bank employees has decided to observe one-day nationwide strike on February 28 in support of their various demands. All-India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), which claims five lakh membership, has given the strike call.

Chinese companies not invited for Defexpo

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:25 +0530

Chinese companies are not being invited for the Defence Ministry's biennial military exhibition 'Defexpo' here next month but there will be an official delegation from that country for the event.

Deforestation a serious concern: Govt report

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:51:47 +0530

Deforestation in some states has remained a serious concern, according to the the Environment Ministry's India forest report. The report says India's forest cover is down by 367 square kilometre as compared to the last survey in 2009.

Srinagar: IAF airlifts 313 stranded passengers

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:04:48 +0530

Over 300 stranded passengers were on Tuesday airlifted between Leh town of Ladakh region and Srinagar by special Indian Air Force (IAF) sorties arranged by the Jammu and Kashmir government, officials said.

Child rights panel questions Bengal on infant deaths

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:59:15 +0530

Taking cognizance of deaths of new-born babies in various hospitals of West Bengal, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Tuesday said it has asked the state government to spell out, in detail, the steps taken to tackle the situation.

MHA issues advisory to track missing children

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:21:55 +0530

Union Home Ministry has issued a country wide advisory to states and enforcement agencies to track missing children and step up anti-trafficking drills. The advisory came on a day when the Home Ministry took serious note of the plight of two-year-old battered baby Falak and sought a report from Delhi Police on the probe related to the child, terming it a case of human trafficking.

13/7 accused met Osama in 2001: ATS sources

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:10:58 +0530

Maharashtra Anti Terror Squad (ATS) sources on Tuesday said that July 13, 2011 Mumbai serial blast accused and Indian Mujahideen member Haroon Naik met slain terrorist Osama bin Laden in August 2001 in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Andhra woman seeks euthanasia for paralysed son

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:44:02 +0530

Unable to take care of him due to poverty, a 64-year-old widow in Andhra Pradesh has sought euthanasia for her son, a 36-year-old graduate in aeronautical science who has been in a vegetative state for 15 years.

Baby Falak a case of human trafficking, says MHA

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:38:47 +0530

Taking serious note of plight of two-year-old baby Falak, the Union Home Ministry on Tuesday sought a report from the Delhi Police and termed it as a case of human trafficking.

SL Naval men 'pelt stones' at Indian fishermen

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:32:31 +0530

Indian fishermen in more than 600 fishing boats returned without fishing at Rameswaram after Sri Lankan Naval personnel allegedly pelted stones and bottles to prevent them from crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line near Katchatheevu,fisheries department officials said on Tuesday.

CBSE to introduce international curriculum in schools

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:24:38 +0530

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon introduce its international curriculum, CBSE-I, in schools in India on trial basis, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said on Tuesday.

CBI chief meets CVC on 2G spectrum probe

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:51:29 +0530

CBI Director AP Singh on Tuesday met Central Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar to discuss further probe in the 2G spectrum allocation scam as instructed by the Supreme Court in its recent order.

Railways extends ticket booking period to 120 days

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:44:36 +0530

To cope with the demand for tickets, the Railways has decided to increase the advance reservation period from 90 days to 120 days from March 10. Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS) will make the necessary changes in the software for this purpose.

Devas inquiry not conducted, it's a lie: Nair

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:36:37 +0530

The ISRO row showed no signs of abating as former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair on Tuesday hit back at his successor K Radhakrishnan dubbing as 'another lie' the latter's claim that an inquiry was conducted into charges and lapses relating to the Antrix-Devas deal.

CBI steps up probe in 2G allocation by NDA govt

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:52:47 +0530

The CBI has intensified its probe in 2G spectrum allocation during the NDA regime when late Pramod Mahajan was the telecom minister and asked the Department of Telecom (DoT) to provide license agreements with all telecom providers between 2001 and 2007.

Jet fuel import allowed, airlines stocks rise

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:46:49 +0530

Scrips of three listed domestic carriers, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and SpiceJet rallied after the government on Tuesday allowed airlines to import jet fuel directly.

Lawyers drag DCP to court for 'inhuman' behaviour

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:51:25 +0530

Lawyers at Patiala House court complex on Tuesday filed a complaint in New Delhi against an Additional DCP for "inhuman and derogatory" behaviour with a constable.

Baby Falak's health improving: Doctors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:19:47 +0530

In the latest development concerning Baby Falak, the two-year-old child who has been in coma ever since she was abandoned in a battered state in Delhi in January, finally seems to recovering.

Airline companies to import jet fuel directly

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:02:27 +0530

In what comes as good news for the aviation sector, the airline companies will soon be allowed to import jet fuel directly.

Baby Falak critical, 'mother' can't meet her yet

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:31:10 +0530

Battered baby Falak continues to be critical at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where she has been battling for survival for over two weeks.

Azamgarh mosques double up as primary schools

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:57:19 +0530

Amid the mushrooming convent schools, mosques still continue to be popular centres of learning at least up to the primary class level in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district.

Assailants paid Rs 40,000 to throw acid on girl

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:52:07 +0530

With two more arrests, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch claims to have cracked a recent acid attack case in which a 22-year-old woman was injured at Goregaon station.

Baby Falak case: Police arrest two more

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:16:53 +0530

The Delhi Police on Tuesday picked up two more people for allegedly assaulting the 14-year-old teenager who brought baby Falak to AIIMS for treatment. Police sources say the two are being questioned at the moment.

Falak case: Police trace Munni's second child

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:27 +0530

In the latest development in the baby Falak case, the police have traced the second child of the mother, Munni, in Muzaffarpur in Bihar. The three-year-old child has been identified by the police as Sanobar.

26/11: Prosecution files appeal for early hearing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:37:18 +0530

The prosecution in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case has filed an application before an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan asking it to decide the fate of the Pakistani Judicial commission which was supposed to come to India last week.

Best Bakery: HC to hear Yasmeen's plea today

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:19:41 +0530

The Bombay High Court is all set to hear the appeals filed by Yasmeen Shaikh and 9 others convicted in the 2002 Best Bakery case on Tuesday.

Examgate: J&K police to submit report today

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:58:18 +0530

The Jammu and Kashmir police crime branch is likely to submit its report on the shocking examgate scandal involving a Congress minister on Tuesday. Several education officers have been questioned and documents seized in connection with the case.

Falak's mother to visit her at AIIMS today

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:26:15 +0530

Abandoned baby Falak's mother seems to have been identified and she is slated to visit the two-year-old at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Tuesday.

Superbugs 'rampant' in India: German news report

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:42:05 +0530

Two years after the NDM 1 superbug was first detected in the country, a new report suggests between 100- 200 million Indians might be carrying two deadly forms of superbug, ha-MRSA and ca-MRSA - said to be resistant to all available antibiotics, except for one that has never been tried, because of its potentially fatal side effects.

Govt to keep watch on tour operators in Andamans

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:41:50 +0530

In the backdrop of fresh video of exploitation of Jarawa tribes in the Andamans, the government on Monday said it has decided to keep a close watch on tour operators many of whom are believed to be involved in such malpractices so that action can be taken against the guilty.

India, Russia prepare for INDRA-2012 military drills

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:17:32 +0530

Russia and India on Monday started preparations for the joint INDRA-2012 military exercises scheduled to be held in Russia this summer, a Russian official said.

India struggle to stable rating outlook: S&P

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:27:11 +0530

India is facing challenges to keep its stable rating outlook with high inflation, weak fiscal position and slower economic growth weighing, Standard and Poor's rating service said on Monday.

Telenor says will fight Indian licence cancellation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:26:59 +0530

Norway's Telenor ASA plans to fight an order by the Supreme Court to cancel 22 telecoms licences held by its Indian joint venture, but has not ruled out abandoning the country altogether, the head of the company's Asian operations said.

Tata Teleservices to seek review of 2G decision

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:33:21 +0530

With the Supreme Court ordering the cancellation of three of its licences, Tata Teleservices Ltd. (TTL) on Monday said it will be filing a review petition against the decision as the company had applied for these licences in 2006 which were delayed and given to them in 2008.

Websites should operate within Indian laws: Pilot

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:10:01 +0530

All websites, including social media sites, would have to operate within the India laws and be responsible for hosting any content, Minister of State for Communications & IT Sachin Pilot said on Monday.

India introduces new policy to curb drugs trafficking

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:29:43 +0530

India on Monday introduced a comprehensive national policy to help curb trafficking in narcotic drugs.

Eurofighter better than Rafale: Britain

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:15:30 +0530

Days after four-nation European consortium EADS including UK lost the bid for 126 fighter deal with India, Britain on Monday took up the matter with authorities in New Delhi insisting that its combat aircraft Eurofighter was better than the selected one - Rafale.

Maharashtra: Man held for raping daughter-in-law

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:59:20 +0530

A 47-year-old man was held on Monday along with his wife for raping his daughter-in-law in Kalyan town of Thane district, in Maharashtra, police said.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:54:06 +0530

Catch the day's top stories on India at with Rajdeep Sardesai.

PMO can't distance itself from Devas deal: experts

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:47:00 +0530

The Antrix-Devas controversy has been showing no signs of blowing over. Portions from a report by a former chief vigilance commissioner have been made public. It says there are discrepancies in the way ISRO attempted to sell the precious radio wave spectrum to a private company.

News 360: All the news of the day

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:55:59 +0530

The Congress's first family visits poll-bound UP; doctors said Yuvraj Singh's cancer is curable; US shuts down its embassy in Syria.

Is the ISRO row an example of PMO's poor decision making?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:43:31 +0530

The Centre has banned four ISRO scientists, including former chief Madhavan Nair, from government jobs over their alleged involved in Devas deal.

2002 riots: NGOs write to CJI seeking justice

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:48:28 +0530

NGOs in Gujarat have written to the Chief Justice of India, after some media reports said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2002 riot cases plans to file a closure report.

2G case: HC reserves order on Chandolia's plea

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:11:15 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea of RK Chandolia, an accused in the 2G spectrum case and former Private Secretary of prime accused A Raja, against the lower court's decision refusing to direct CBI to produce certain documents related to the case.

Always appreciative of foreign aid: India

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:27:35 +0530

Playing down media reports in the UK seeking stoppage of aid to India on the basis of a reported Rajya Sabha proceeding in 2011, India on Monday said it has always been appreciative of foreign assistance.

Falak remains critical, police arrests 2 more

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:16:17 +0530

While two-year-old baby Falak continued to battle for her life at the AIIMS trauma centre on Monday, a woman claiming to be Falak's mother has come forward. Two more women, Kanta and Lakshmi, have been arrested in the case.

SC issues notice to Centre on illegal drug trials

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:07:27 +0530

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on conducting an independent inquiry into alleged illegal clinical trials of untested drugs by pharmaceutical companies in various states.

Man throws girl out of train after rape attempt

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:59:51 +0530

Police in Chhattisgarh's Korba district launched a search on Monday for a man who threw out a minor girl from a running train after a failed rape attempt.

Treat our companies fairly: Norway IT Minister to India

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:52:01 +0530

Norwegian IT Minister Rigmor Aasrud has sought an appointment with her Indian counterpart to discuss the 2G verdict.

NCTC to be formed by March 1 to curb terrorism

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:56:14 +0530

The National Counter Terrorism Centre will be formed by March 1, the Home Ministry said on Monday. While it will be a part of the Intelligence Bureau initially, options of making it a statutory body are open.

Devas deal junked for national security: Govt

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:32:26 +0530

The central government cancelled the Antrix Corporation-Devas Multimedia deal for reasons of national security and not for purported loss of revenue in sale of spectrum, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V Narayanasamy has said.

Was being forced into prostitution: Falak's mother

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:21:27 +0530

A 22-year-old woman who may be the mother of Falak, the battered baby who is fighting for survival at AIIMS, has claimed that her husband was forcing her into prostitution and she had run away from her home, police say.

WB hooch tragedy: HC puts compensation on hold

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:10:55 +0530

The Calcutta High Court has put the compensation for the families of the hooch tragedy victims on hold for eight weeks.

WB: Irritated by wailing, father kills baby girl

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:53:12 +0530

Enraged by the continuous bawling of his infant daughter, a man allegedly flung the two-month-old baby down a drain resulting in her death in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, police said on Monday.

2G: Norway to discuss SC verdict with India

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:46:57 +0530

Concerned over the impact of the recent Supreme Court verdict cancelling 122 2G licences, Norwegian IT Minister Rigmor Aasrud has sought an appointment with her Indian counterpart to discuss the issue as the government braces itself up for diplomatic parleys.

No question of censoring websites: Sachin Pilot

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:29:41 +0530

The government on Monday said there was no question of blocking or censoring social networking and other websites hosting content but maintained that they should operate within the ambit of Indian laws and be accountable.

SC issues notice to Centre on clinical trials

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:11:35 +0530

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the central government on a plea seeking investigation into illegal and unethical clinical trials of drugs which are yet to be approved by the drug controller.

Delhi police arrests 2 women in Falak case

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:01:12 +0530

Two women have been arrested on Monday in connection with baby Falak abandonment case. Delhi Police has arrested Kanta and Lakshmi. Meanwhile, police is also questioning Falak's mother Munni. Munni's statement is being recorded in front of a magistrate. Delhi Police team had traced down Munni from Rajasthan and brought her to Delhi on Monday morning.

HC rejects plea to probe Pandya's murder again

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:59:57 +0530

Baby Falak suffering from brain infection: AIIMS

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:36:35 +0530

The condition of Baby Falak remains critical with doctors at the AIIMS detecting brain infection. AIIMS trauma centre chief Dr MC Misra said that the brain infection was a cause for concern and added that Falak was still suffering from meningitis.

No vendetta behind banning Nair: ISRO chief

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:30:22 +0530

Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Radhakrishnan says there is no vendetta politics in the blacklisting of former chief G Madhavan Nair following his indictment in the Antrix-Devas deal. Radhakrishnan on Monday spoke out for the first time on the Antrix-Devas deal investigation report, which indicted Nair and three other senior scientists.

2G: Somnath's criticism disappoints ex-SC judge

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:26:58 +0530

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice A K Ganguly has hit back at former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee over the scrapping of the 2G licences.

India to settle for a GDP growth of 7 pc: Pranab

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:52:56 +0530

With the budget session round the corner, Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that India may have to settle for a GDP growth of 7 per cent in the coming year.

Nair should not cry foul, says Narayanswamy

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:47:19 +0530

Union Minister Narayanswamy says Nair should not cry foul as he had met Prityush Sinha before the report was prepared.

Woman claims to be Falak's mother, cops to verify

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:50:03 +0530

In a big possible breakthrough in the search for the parents of Baby Falak, the 2-year-old who was abandoned in a battered state in Delhi, a woman named Munni has admitted that she is the mother of the child.

Pune bus driver to be produced before court today

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:07:31 +0530

Santosh Mane, the bus driver whose road rage claimed 9 lives in Pune in January this year, will be produced before a Sessions court on Monday.

Karnataka government regulates school fees

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:23:49 +0530

As school admission fees are becoming a burden on the parents, the Karnataka government has fixed a 30 per cent profit margin for private schools. This after parents protested against the alarming rise in the admission costs.

Israel approves rail link of 'interest' to India

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:31:53 +0530

Israel on Sunday approved the construction of the first rail link between its Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts, offering a new Asia-Europe trade route to compete with the Suez Canal, a project in which India is also said to have evinced interest.

Will be glad to help Yuvraj Singh: Ramdev

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:19:09 +0530

Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday said he would be "glad" to offer his expertise to ailing cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment in the US.

Farooq Abdullah stresses need for N-power

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:57:30 +0530

Amid the raging row on the Kudankulan nuclear plant, Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah on Sunday stressed the need for nuclear energy and said the country ought to have all types of power.

Pakistan cannot afford war over Kashmir: Gilani

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:39:13 +0530

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday acknowledged that the Kashmir issue would have to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as Pakistan "cannot afford wars" in the 21st century.

Iran issues ultimatum to India over gas field

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:03:13 +0530

Iran has given a one-month ultimatum to an Indian consortium over the development of a gas field whose delay by India has been attributed to western pressure, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday.

Mathai arrives to hold key talks with US officials

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:23:31 +0530

India and the US will discuss a host of bilateral and regional issues during talks between top American officials and Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai, who arrived on Sunday.

CVC, CBI to devise joint mechanism for 2G probe

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:08:27 +0530

Following a Supreme Court order, anti-graft watchdog Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will soon finalise the roadmap for further probing the 2G scandal.

Ex-ISRO chief misled nation: Narayanasamy

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:32:15 +0530

Minister of State in the PMO V Narayanasamy on Sunday accused former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair of misleading the nation by saying he was not given a chance to explain his case before the high level panel which indicted him and three other space scientists in the Antrix-Devas deal.

Second phase of telecom revolution yet to come: Sam Pitroda

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:57:52 +0530

On Devil's advocate, the father of Indian telecommunication Sam Pitroda said that Supreme Court's verdict on 2G will not affect the telecom revolution.

Don't blame govt for 2G mess: Sam Pitroda

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:19:05 +0530

Father of Indian telecom revolution Sam Pitroda said that we should not blame any government for the cancellation of the 122 2G licences by the Supreme Court as it was part of a process. He also said that the court order will not make any difference to the Indian growth story in telecom and IT.

WB: Maoist leader killed in gun battle

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:11:14 +0530

A Maoist squad leader was killed on Sunday in an exchange of fire with joint security forces in Jamtal jungle in West Midnapore district, police said.

Probe Devas operations since inception: Panel

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:02:09 +0530

The Pratyush Sinha-chaired High Level Team (HLT) has not just indicted former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair and three other space scientists, but has recommended investigation into the functioning and operations of Devas since its inception.

Preview: CNN-IBN's new show 'Dimensions'

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:44:03 +0530

Vijay Amritraj will speak to sports stars, Hollywood celebrities, fashion divas and business tycoons in a special show called 'Dimensions'.

Probe report was not shared: Ex-ISRO scientist

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:36:22 +0530

A Bhaskar Narayana, Ex-ISRO Scientific Secretary, said that the findings are committee's own conclusions.

WB: 2 more infants die at Malda Medical College

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:07:56 +0530

In West Bengal, two more deaths have taken place at the Malda Medical College. Over a 100 babies have died in the region this year itself. As always, doctors claimed that the infants were malnourished and critical when brought to the hospital.

J-K highway closed for 2nd day due to snowfall

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:40:02 +0530

Snowfall and heavy rains forced the 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to remain closed for the second consecutive day on Sunday.

2G: CVC chief, CBI Director to prepare blueprint

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:32:02 +0530

Central Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar has convened a meeting with CBI Director AP Singh to discuss the modalities and prepare a blue print for further investigations into the 2G scam.

Two new videos of 'human safaris' in Andaman

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:48:56 +0530

Two more videos have surfaced showing the protected Jarawas being made to dance for tourists in exchange for food. The latest videos show something even more disturbing. Men in uniform are heard speaking Hindi and ordering the tribal to perform.

Baby Falak may undergo fourth surgery: Doctors

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:31:49 +0530

Two-year-old baby Falak, who has been battling for life at the AIIMS, has been put on ventilator support intermittently since Saturday night. Doctors at the AIIMS hospital are monitoring her brain fluid levels.

2G: DoT examining legal implications of SC order

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:07:49 +0530

The Department of Telecom will study the legal implications of the Supreme Court order cancelling 122 2G telecom licenses before deciding on the future course of action.

500 mn Indians need new homes: FICCI

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:45:08 +0530

As many as half a billion Indians would need new homes in the country's various cities over the next decade, a requirement equivalent to all of China, North America and Western Europe put together, a report on Sunday said.

'PAN will be most potent tool against tax evasion'

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:12:22 +0530

Come next financial year, the PAN card is likely to become the most potent tool for the Income Tax Department to unearth black money, tax evasion and instances of criminal financing in the country.

Jarawas need to be immunised:Minister

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:58:58 +0530

The government has stressed on the need to immunise members of the Jarawa tribe of Andaman and Nicobar Islands against diseases and genetic disorders to ensure that their numbers do not dwindle further.

Court advocates harsh punishment for drunk drivers

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:20:38 +0530

Coming down heavily on drunken drivers, a Delhi court has advised harsh sentences to the guilty saying it would not be possible for the city traffic police alone to curb the menace.

ISRO report on Antrix-Devas is one-sided: Nair

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:41:50 +0530

Former Indian Space Research Organisation chief Madhavan Nair on Sunday said that the ISRO report on the Antrix-Devas deal is one-sided and claimed that the report does not bring out the facts.

Notice to AIIMS for scrapping PG entrance test

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:16:18 +0530

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has been asked by the Delhi High Court to respond to a plea for scrapping this year's entrance examination for post graduate medical course, held last month, in the wake of reports of copying at some centres.

Nair, 3 scientists behind S-band deal: ISRO report

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:48:12 +0530

Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief G Madhavan Nair and three other scientists who were primarily behind the Antrix-Devas deal were indicted on Saturday night. The ISRO on Saturday released details of the report of two government-appointed Committees on the controversial deal between its commercial wing Antrix and Devas Multimedia.

Two more Jarawas 'abuse' videos surface

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:12:34 +0530

What are being called 'Human Safaris' and India's shame, two more videos have surfaced showing members of the protected Jarawa tribe being made to dance before tourists in exchange for food.

Australia pitches for boosting trade with India

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:40:44 +0530

Australia on Saturday called for boosting bilateral trade with India, saying that business ties can be strengthened in a host of areas such as infrastructure, construction and skills development.

Kingfisher puts oneworld alliance plans on hold

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:20:27 +0530

Kingfisher Airlines Ltd has put on hold plans to join the global oneworld alliance, in the latest blow to the financially troubled carrier.

Nair, 3 other indicted for Antrix-Devas deal

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:31:45 +0530

Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief G Madhavan Nair and three other scientists who were primarily behind the Antrix-Devas deal were indicted on Saturday night. ISRO on Saturday night released details of high powered review committee on Antrix-Devas deal.

India seeks French expertise in technology

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:53:18 +0530

The Union Minister of State for Planning, Science and Technology Ashwani Kumar has sought French cooperation in technology-related areas where France has a high level of expertise.

TWTW: upcoming Assembly Elections in five states

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:59:04 +0530

Cyrus Broacha also talks Sharad Pawar's decision to retire from politics, Team India's poor performance and much more.

Has the political sting been taken out of the 2G scam?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:41:21 +0530

The BJP says that the verdict isn't the final word on P Chidambaram's role in the 2G scam.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:30:17 +0530

Catch the day's top stories on India at 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai.

Odisha: Bird flu resurfaces; culling begins on Sunday

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:31:35 +0530

Odisha government on Saturday decided to go for culling of fowls in the state capital from Sunday in the wake of detection of avian influenza in a farm of the Central Poultry Development Organisation (CPDO) in Bhubaneswar.

TN: Medical expenses force couple to commit suicide

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:58:49 +0530

Unable to raise money for a surgery, a 57-year-old man and his wife allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Ramanathapuram on Saturday.

Man uploads obscene images of woman colleague

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:49:08 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a man for allegedly opening a fake Facebook account of his former woman colleague and publishing obscene pictures.

India Positive: Stories that make a difference

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:10:13 +0530

On this episode we focus on people and organisations which made India a better place for all of us.

2G: Investigation was thorough, says CBI

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:21:31 +0530

Even as a special court dismissed a plea to make P Chidambaram a co-accused in the 2G case, CBI on Saturday said it had not found any evidence of criminal culpability on his part during its probe.

Moderate intensity quake in Kashmir Valley

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:19:35 +0530

A moderate intensity earthquake rocked the Kashmir Valley on Saturday morning, disaster management officials said. No damage to life or property has been reported so far.

India's military build up may not be enough

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:19:22 +0530

India's 1.3 million-strong armed forces, hobbled by outdated equipment and slow decision-making, are undergoing an overhaul as defence priorities shift to China from traditional rival Pakistan.

Congress plays safe on Army chief age row

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:16:21 +0530

A day after Army Chief General VK Singh won the first round against the government on his age row, the government walked the safe line, remaining cautious and refraining from commenting on the issue. Congess troubleshooter Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee refused to discuss details of his meeting with General Singh on Thursday evening.

Towards childrenising the world

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:43:59 +0530

The world belongs to children of today, but there is little done to save this world for them. Instead, children are nailed to produce essential commodities such as food items, textiles and electronics, with everyone's support, assuming that wealth is being created.

Aarushi case: Court adjourns hearing till Feb 29

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:48:37 +0530

The Ghaziabad court hearing the Aarushi murder case on Saturday adjourned the hearing till February 29. Meanwhile, the counsel for Dr Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, the prime accused in their 14-year-old daughter's murder, Mr Tamta, said that the Talwars had moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of their case from Ghaziabad to Delhi.

Give equal rights to women: Sri Sri

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:23:42 +0530

Sri Sri Ravishankar's Art Of Living Ashram looked like a conglomerate of foreign embassies on Friday as representatives from over 55 countries had assembled there to exchange their ideas and experience in various fields at the International Women's Conference.

11 states ignored by domestic carriers: Report

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:31:34 +0530

A latest report prepared by the civil aviation ministry has made some startling revelations. The report indicates that a mere 14 per cent of scheduled flights which operate in the country cater to a mammoth 55 per cent of the nation's total population.

Students assault family at cinema over item song

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:01:13 +0530

A movie outing for a family turned ugly when they had a heated argument with a group of school students, who allegedly thrashed them outside the theatre to avenge their ouster from the hall, resulting in eight arrests police said on Friday.

Man cuts wife's dead body, burns at home

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:59:18 +0530

A 72-year old man and his daughter allegedly tried to dispose of the body of his wife, who had apparently died due to ill health, by burning it in their house on Malavyaji Road in Valsad, Gujarat Police said.

Starlet made sex video to 'blackmail' senior citizens

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:37:01 +0530

A Sewri fast track court has acquitted two senior citizens accused of repeatedly gang-raping a 28-year-old aspiring actress, who had presented as evidence a CD of one of the men in a compromising position with her.

Aarushi case hearing in Ghaziabad court today

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:22:22 +0530

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ghaziabad will take up the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case on Saturday.

Judge OP Saini: The man in the 2G hot seat

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:52:44 +0530

Judge OP Saini is the man in the 2G hot seat. Saini will decide if Chidambaram could be pronounced a co-accused in the scam. The 57-year-old was handpicked after the Supreme Court ordered that a special court be formed for the day-to-day hearing in the 2G scam.

Ponty Chadha linked to UP mining mafia?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:52:29 +0530

The Income Tax department has been trying to establish links between liquor baron Ponty Chadha and Uttar Pradesh's Orai-based mining mafia head Sukhdev Singh.

Malegaon blast: Pragya's bail hearing today

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:47:19 +0530

A Mumbai sessions court will resume its hearing of Sadhvi Pragya Thakur's bail plea on Saturday. Thakur is the prime accused in the 2006 Malegaon bomb blast case.

IAF plans to induct more drones in fleet

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:40:04 +0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to induct more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones in its fleet for surveillance and reconnaissance on the borders as an effective weapon for deterrence, a senior official said.

Should Army Chief and Govt settle the age row out of court?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:54:56 +0530

The government says the age of the Army Chief is 1950, and 1951 which the Army Chief believes is his rightful age.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:47:53 +0530

Catch the day's top stories on India at 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai.

India's military build up may be too little too late?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:07:29 +0530

India's 1.3 million-strong armed forces, hobbled by outdated equipment and slow decision-making, are undergoing an overhaul as defence priorities shift to China from traditional rival Pakistan.

Founder member of Indian Mujahideen arrested

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:49 +0530

The Delhi Police on Friday arrested one of the founder members of the Indian Mujahideen from Bihar. He was identified as Tariq.

Age row: SC questions govt over General's plea

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:42:18 +0530

The Supreme Court on Friday admitted Army Chief General V K Singh's petition on the age row and questioned the manner in which his complaint was rejected by the Defence Ministry.

13/7 accused Haroon got training in Pakistan

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:26:57 +0530

Terming the arrested 13/7 accused Haroon Naik as "a very, very important member of Indian Mujahideen", Maharashtra ATS on Friday said he had undergone rigorous terror training in Pakistan and fought alongside al Qaeda in Afghanistan against "enemies" in the name of jihad.

Aarushi case: Talwars seek transfer of trial

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:16:18 +0530

The parents of murdered teenager Aarushi Talwar have approached the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of their case from Ghaziabad to Delhi citing security concerns.

HIV-infected kids get free treatment: Gujarat to HC

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:11:35 +0530

The state government has informed the Gujarat High Court that 21 thalassemia-affected kids from Junagadh, who allegedly contracted HIV during blood transfusions, could get free treatment in four state-run hospitals.

Hafiz Saeed was not vigorously prosecuted: Tharoor

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:21:08 +0530

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, was not 'sufficiently and vigorously prosecuted' as both Pakistani Government and Judiciary had taken the line of 'least resistance'.

'India not preparing for limited conflict with China'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:40:44 +0530

Air Marshal Dhiraj Kukreja on Friday indicated that the armed forces were not strengthening themselves for a 'limited conflict' with China, as claimed by the US intelligence.

Karnataka govt wants to ban 'made snana'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:37 +0530

Karnataka Government is moving in the direction of banning the 'made snana', a ritual of rolling by lower caste people on plantain leaves left by Brahmins after partaking lunch in some temples, Minister for Religious Endowments VS Acharya told the state assembly.

Indian-American Preet Bharara on Time cover

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:03:52 +0530

Eminent Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara has made it to the cover of the prestigious Time magazine for his crusade against Wall Street corruption and irregularities including insider trading.

Falak better, may need more surgeries: AIIMS

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:37:57 +0530

Two-year-old Falak, who has been fighting for life at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), was taken off ventilator on Friday morning. Doctors at AIIMS said that Falak was stable but still critical.

WB: 10 infants dead in Bankura in 48 hours

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:11:34 +0530

Barely a week after 40 babies were reported dead in Malda, there have been more deaths. Ten infants have been reported dead in Bankura district over 48 hours. The West Bengal government has cited malnutrition and under-weight as the reasons for the deaths.

Kokila wants Dhirubhai Memorial to be a tourist spot

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:46:12 +0530

The matriarch of the Ambani family, Kokilaben, on Friday expressed her desire to see the Dhirubhai Hirachand Ambani Memorial (DHAM) appear on the tourist radar in Gujarat.

Army Chief age row: What next?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:49:03 +0530

The Defence Ministry may have to go back to the drawing board and take a fresh look at how it handled the case after the Supreme Court questioned the manner in which General VK Singh's complaint about his age was rejected by the Ministry in December last year.

Forcing Army Chief to move SC is not good: Ex-Army Chief

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:38:56 +0530

Former Army Chief General Shankar Roy Chowdhury said that the system forcing General Singh to go to the SC wasn't right.

Army Chief's counsel on SC observations in age row case

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:55:51 +0530

Army Chief General VK Singh's counsel Puneet Bali said that the court's observation was neither an advantage nor a disadvantage for them.

Talwars seek case transfer from Ghaziabad to Delhi

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:43:40 +0530

Parents of murdered Noida teenager Aarushi, Dr Rajesh and Nupur Talwar have approached the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the case from the Ghaziabad court, where the matter was up for hearing on Saturday, to Delhi, citing security concerns.

Govt committed to fight corruption: PM

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:24:24 +0530

Finding his government embroiled in controversies, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh came out in his government's defence, saying it is doing all it can to battle corruption.

Army Chief age row a disciplinary issue: Ex-IAF officer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:03:40 +0530

Retired Air Marshal PS Ahluwalia said Army Chief General VK Singh should settle the matter amicably.

Age row: Round 1 to Gen Singh as SC slams govt

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:51:09 +0530

Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh's petition on his date of birth has been adjourned by the Supreme Court till February 10, giving the General and the Central Government more time to resolve the controversy.

Army Chief age row and its implications

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:58 +0530

General Vijay Kumar Singh (Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Meda, Aide-de-camp) is the 26th Chief of the Army Staff. In an unprecedented move General Singh on January 16, 2012 moved the Supreme Court to resolve the controversy over his date of birth.

Train mishap in Assam; 2 dead, 50 injured

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:19:07 +0530

A passenger train derailed on Friday morning in Kamrup (Rural) district of Assam, after hitting an earth-cutting vehicle on its track, leaving two people dead and 50 injured.

26/11: Pak commission cancels India visit

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:03:45 +0530

In a major turnaround on Thursday, the Pakistan judicial commission probing the 26/11 Mumbai attacks called off its India visit without giving any apparent reason. The commission was supposed to record the statements of the 26/11 witnesses.

J&K police's de-addiction centre a hit with the youth

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:34:23 +0530

The police in Jammu and Kashmir, mostly in the news for all the wrong reasons, are in the limelight this time. They have set up a drug de-addiction centre in the valley to help the youth.

Baby Falak taken off ventilator

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:21:53 +0530

2G: SC ruling a serious attack on us, says Telenor

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:42:37 +0530

Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor on Friday came out strongly against the Supreme Court ruling ordering all 2G licenses to be scrapped saying that the order was a "very serious attack" on the firm's investments.

Antrix deal: Devas petition to be heard in SC

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:22:25 +0530

Private firm Devas Multimedia's petition to allow arbitration in the cancelled ISRO's Antrix deal is set to come up for hearing in the Supreme Court on Friday. Devas filed the petition under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law after its controversial deal with Antrix on scarce S-band spectrum was cancelled by the Government in February last year.

Not schooling, reading refined me more: Rajini

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:14:00 +0530

Anyone who saw the posters for a felicitation to writer S Ramakrishnan would have definitely been puzzled by the mention of one person among the writer guests - Rajinikanth.

MSMEs set for defence expo in Bangalore

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:09:00 +0530

Defence gurus from Ordinance Factories, experts from Defence Public Sector Undertakings, specialists from indigenous cells of Indian armed forces and technology practitioners from micro, small and medium enterprises are set to flock Bangalore in the first week of March.

Doctors to try to take Falak off ventilator

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:50:56 +0530

Two-year-old Falak has been fighting for life at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Doctors at AIIMS have said that Falak was stable but still critical. However, they will try and take her off the ventilator to see how she responds.

Army Chief age row hearing in SC today

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:21:51 +0530

The Supreme Court is all set to hear Army Chief General VK Singh's plea on the age row on Friday. Ahead of that, a late night meeting on Thursday between the General and Congress trouble-shooter Pranab Mukherjee sparked off speculation of a fresh compromise.

5 per cent hike in power tariff in Delhi

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:39:35 +0530

People in the city will have to shell out more for electricity with power regulator DERC effecting a five per cent hike in tariff to adjust the power purchase cost of the distribution companies.

F-16, F-18 unbeatable, no F-35 offer for India: US

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:05:04 +0530

After losing out to the French, the US asserted its F-16 and F-18 fighter jets would have provided India unbeatable platforms with proven technologies, but said it had not offered India more advanced F-35 Joint Strike Fighters (JSF).

'Small enterprises can collaborate in defence sector'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:48:06 +0530

Stating that India lacked the industrial capability to manufacture high-end and high-tech equipment for defence requirements, a former army chief on Thursday called for enhanced collaboration among smaller enterprises in the defence sector.

Fire in Kolkata paper godown, no casualties

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:29:27 +0530

A fire broke out in a paper Godown off Chittaranjan Avenue in Central Kolkata on Thursday night. The godown is located on Dongzel lane near central metro station. Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:58:19 +0530

Catch the day's top stories on India at 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai.

Can the UPA govt shirk responsibility for the 2G mess?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:54:15 +0530

The Supreme Court cancelled all 122 telecom licences allotted under the 2G spectrum on or after January 10, 2008.

Kolkata: AMRI Hospital MD granted interim bail

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:11:23 +0530

A city court on Thursday granted interim bail to renowned doctor Mani Chettri, arrested in connection with the fire at AMRI hospital that claimed 93 lives.

Army Chief meets Pranab ahead of SC hearing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:26:38 +0530

On the eve of the Supreme Court hearing of his petition on age, Army Chief General V K Singh on Thursday met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who has been informally acting as a trouble-shooter in the controversy.

CWG: ED files complaint against Kalmadi

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:59:07 +0530

The Election Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a complaint under FEMA against sacked CWG Organising Committee (OC) Chief Suresh Kalmadi and 4 others in the Queens Baton Rally case.

Always tried to play with straight bat: Justice Ganguly

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:25:29 +0530

On his final day in office, Supreme Court Judge Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly, who along with Justice G S Singvi, delivered a major blow to the government by quashing the 122 2G telecom licenses, said he "always tried to play with a straight bat."

2G case: A Raja completes one year in jail

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:43:54 +0530

Former Telecom Minister A Raja, the prime accused facing trial in the 2G case, on Thursday completed one year in jail since his arrest in the high-profile scam.

SC verdict on 2G perfectly correct: KTS Tulsi

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:21:40 +0530

Senior advocate KTS Tulsi has welcomed the SC verdict on the 2G scam calling it perfectly correct.

B'lore: Ex-principal of Trio World arrested again

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:46:44 +0530

The former principal of international school, Trio World, of Bangalore has been arrested again on charges forging documents.

No SIT for 2G scam, SC seeks assistance of CVC

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:07:55 +0530

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to appoint an SIT for further probe in 2G spectrum scam but sought the assistance of Central Vigilance Commission to help it monitor the investigation done by different agencies in view of involvement of several influential persons in the scam.

Anna discharged from Medanta, heads to Bangalore

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:58:48 +0530

Anna Hazare was discharged from Medanta Hospital earlier on Thursday. The 74-year-old anti-corruption activist was undergoing medical treatment for various ailments.

13/7 blasts: Custody of 2 IM operatives extended

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:47:27 +0530

A local court on Thursday extended the police custody of two suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, arrested in connection with July 13 triple blasts, till February 10 after Maharashtra ATS sought to probe into the source of explosive materials and possible future terror targets.

Court dismisses Kalmadi's plea to visit Pune

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:37:47 +0530

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed sacked CWG Organising Committee (OC) Chairman Suresh Kalmadi's plea seeking exemption for two days from appearing before the court in order to visit Pune for a medical check-up and to meet his family members.

Oil firms stop jet fuel supplies to AI over dues

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:55:33 +0530

State-owned oil companies on Thursday snapped supplies of jet fuel (ATF) to Air India after the national carrier failed to honour payments even after 90-day credit period.

Glad that 2G matter is progressing: CVC

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:26:38 +0530

The Central Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the progress in 2G issue and said the Commission will give a prompt response after studying the Supreme Court judgement.

Baby Falak case: Police make fourth arrest

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:40:24 +0530

The police has made a fourth arrested in the baby Falak case. A woman named Aarti has been arrested for pushing the 15-year-old, who got Falak to AIIMS, into prostitution.

167 Telangana agitators get reprieve

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:53:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: The state government issued a GO on Wednesday for withdrawing cases filed against students for taking part in the agita..

AIIMS doctors awaiting Falak's culture report

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:31:46 +0530

Doctors at AIIMS are expecting a new culture report on Thursday to see how 2-year-old baby Falak has been responding to new antibiotics. Doctors said on Wednesday that her survival chances are less than 50 per cent and the next 3 days will be critical.

Ponty Chadha raid: jewellery worth Rs 4 cr found

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:30:18 +0530

Ahead of the crucial Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls that begin next week, the Income Tax department raided liquor baron Ponty Chadha's premises across Delhi and UP.

Punjab DSP's body found near Ludhiana

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:28:57 +0530

Punjab's DSP Balraj Singh Gill's body has been found on Thursday at a farm house near Ludhiana along with a woman's body.

Censoring web content: HC to hear final arguments

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:02 +0530

The Delhi High Court will hear final arguments in the objectionable online content case. Several social networking websites, including Google and Facebook, had approached the court requesting it to quash the trial court's order, which summoned them earlier.

Pune land scam: CBI to open lockers of ex-armymen

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:47:34 +0530

The CBI will on Thursday open lockers of two retired officers, Lt General Thamburaj and former Defence Estate Officer SR Nayyar, in the Pune land scam case. Sources have told CNN-IBN that the CBI is examining documents seized from their homes.

WB: Two AMRI directors to be produced in court

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:26:40 +0530

Two AMRI board members Mani Chhetri and Pranab Dasgupta will be produced in court on Thursday over the AMRI fire tragedy. They were arrested last week.

UK teacher held for forging documents for job

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:51:43 +0530

A British national, who heads an international school in Bangalore, was arrested tonight for allegedly forging documents to get the job. Head Master of British international school Trio World, Paul Francis Meekins, was apprehended on late Wednesday night, Sahakarnagar Sub-Inspector Jagadish said in Bangalore.

Pay KWA's power charge dues: HC to Kerala Govt

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:37:48 +0530

Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to pay Kerala Water Authority's outstanding electricity charges to the tune of Rs 250 crore to the Electricity Board and then proceed against the authority.

Bangalore: Infant abandoned in a carton box

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:05:04 +0530

As baby Falak battles for life in Delhi, another infant was found abandoned in a carton box on Wednesday by garbage pickers in Bangalore. After being informed, the police immediately took the baby to a nearby hospital.

Iron ore scam: Two IAS officers arrested in WB

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:03:16 +0530

Two Indian Administrative Service officers, one retired and another on compulsory waiting, in West Bengal were arrested for their alleged involvement in an iron ore export scam in 2004-05.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:57:15 +0530

Catch the day's top stories on India at 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai.

Should Govt employees be prohibited to go on strike?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:33:58 +0530

Mamata Banerjee has introduced a proposal to debar employees from forming trade unions.

Nithari case: Next hearing on February 14

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:33:59 +0530

A police officer on Wednesday gave his testimony before a special CBI court in one of the cases of the sensational Nithari killings of 2006.

British PM: Will urge India to change mind on jets

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:24:55 +0530

A "disappointed" British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said he would do "everything he can" to "encourage" India to reconsider its decision to acquire 126 French-made Rafale fighter jets instead of the UK-backed Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Rafale-IAF deal: What it means

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:09:01 +0530

A day after the bid was finalised, CNN-IBN looks at what the fighter jet will mean for the Indian Air Force.

Vinod Mehta calls it a day at 'Outlook'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:47:51 +0530

Vinod Mehta on Wednesday relinquished the charge as Editor-in-Chief of 'Outlook' after being in the post for 17 years. He will continue as advisor of the magazine.

Clash between army officers, cops; probe ordered

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:59:34 +0530

A clash broke out between army officers from the College of Military Engineering and traffic policemen in Pune on Tuesday night.

Ministry shielding officers in Airbus deal?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:38:27 +0530

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has doggedly refused to grant sanction to the CBI to prosecute six people who were responsible for signing a deal with Airbus to procure 43 aircraft for Air India (AI) and cause a loss to the exchequer.

Falak case: 3 arrested including teen's father

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:05:57 +0530

The Delhi Police on Wednesday three people arrested on the basis of statements given by the 14-year-old teenaged girl who dumped baby Falak at AIIMS on January 18. On of the arrested includes the teenager's father.

CBI files chargesheet in Emaar land scam

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:18:59 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a chargesheet in a special court in Hyderabad in connection with the Emaar land scam.

Delhi Metro station ransacked, 2 arrested

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:04:11 +0530

A metro station in west Delhi was ransacked allegedly by two groups following an eve-teasing incident on Tuesday night and two people have been arrested in this connection.

Stamp duty evasion: HC dismisses Bhushan's plea

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:54:04 +0530

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday turned down a writ petition filed by Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan challenging an order of Assistant Stamp Commissioner here which held him guilty of evading stamp duty to the tune of about Rs 1.35 crore on a property.

Delhi Govt promises action on schools flouting norms

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:26:06 +0530

The Delhi Education Minister has taken note of the CNN-IBN expose showing schools flouting norms in nursery admissions.

Marc Quinn, Subodh Gupta at India Art Fair

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:52:43 +0530

Artists Marc Quinn and Subodh Gupta speak about their works which were displayed at India Art Fair held at New Delhi.

IOC seeks action-taken report against Kalmadi

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:26:42 +0530

Former CWG Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi's troubles refuse to die down. Now, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has written to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Acting President VK Malhotra asking what action he is contemplating against Suresh Kalmadi, who is accused in the Commonwealth Games scam.

'Chances of Falak's survival less than 50 pc'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:52:08 +0530

Two-year-old baby Falak's condition was very critical, but stable on Wednesday. Doctors attending to her said that it was getting difficult to control her infection. "We are giving anti biotics but dont think we can control the infection," Dr Deepak Agarwal said. He also said that the chances of Falak's survival were now less than 50 per cent.

HC seeks record of Vikas Yadav's AIIMS visits

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:50:25 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Tihar Jail authorities to produce medical records of Vikas Yadav, serving life term along with two others in the Nitish Katara murder case, on a plea that he had visited hospitals 87 times by misusing his financial and political influence.

I am unfazed by Nair's allegations: ISRO chief

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:11 +0530

A day after ISRO indicated that it will release two probe reports on the controversial Antrix-Devas deal, ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan has spoken out on the controversy, saying he is unfazed by the allegations made by Madhavan Nair.

Liquor baron Ponty Chadha raided by I-T Dept

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:11:05 +0530

Liquor baron Gurpreet Chadha alias Ponty Chadha, known to be very close to UP Chief Minister Mayawati, has been raided by the Income Tax Department on Wednesday morning.

India most dangerous for the girl child: UN data

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:02:28 +0530

The United Nations has released new data, which shows that India is the most dangerous place in the world for the girl child.

Lighting the lives of school drop-outs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:50:16 +0530

Nalini Gangadharan, who started her work on empowering the youth through education in Andhra Pradesh in 2005, has now educated more than 10,000 students across the country. Lighting the lives of dropout kids, Nalini Gangadharan is awakening the society. She is raising a ray of hope in dark lives of pupils who were unfortunate to get formal education.

Pune: CBI files case against 2 retd Army officials

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:46:27 +0530

The CBI has filed a case against two retired Army officials including a Lt Gen and a private builder for alleged cheating and criminal misconduct in settling a dispute involving defence land in Pune. The CBI case comes after a complaint by the Defence Ministry.

Baby Falak still critical; next 48 hours crucial

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:49 +0530

Two-year-old baby Falak continued to remain critical on Wednesday with meningitis and brain fluid infection. Though her vitals are still strong, she remains on a ventilator. Doctors have said that the next 48 hours will be critical for her. Doctors will decide on Wednesday on a new set of antibiotic treatment, depending on her reaction to the antibiotics given so far. Her chances of survival have dipped considerably with the infection in her brain spread and she may also need a fourth surgery.

WB: Infant found abandoned in train

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:10:10 +0530

As baby Falak battles for life in Delhi, another infant was found be abandoned in a train in West Bengal. Authorities were informed after some passengers found the six-month-old in a coach of the Howrah-New Delhi Toofan Express at Asanol station raised an alarm.

Expert panel gives Kudankulam project a go ahead

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:43:57 +0530

In a setback for the Tamil Nadu Government, an expert panel appointed by the Centre has given a thumbs-up to the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear power project saying it meets current safety standards and blamed activists for creating fear in the minds of locals.

CWG scam: Charges against Kalmadi to be framed

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:14:34 +0530

Arguments on framing of charges against the sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and others will begin on Wednesday in the CWG scam. Kalmadi was released on bail last month.

Delhi: Violence at Tilak Nagar metro station

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:42:42 +0530

Violence erupted at Delhi's Tilak Nagar Metro station late on Tuesday night. The incident occurred after a group of men allegedly misbehaved with a woman on the train.

Pune: Army jawans clash with traffic policemen

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:12:48 +0530

A major clash took place between some Army personnel and traffic policemen in Pune on Tuesday night. Two jawans on a motorcycle allegedly beat up traffic policemen after they were stopped from going into a no-entry zone.

India to buy 126 Rafale jets for $ 10.4 billion

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:41:49 +0530

The race for the world's biggest fighter jet deal which ended on Tuesday saw the French Rafale fighter emerge as the winner. The Indian Air Force will buy 126 fighters from France for Rs 52,000 crores.

70 per cent Tihar inmates are undertrials

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:10:09 +0530

A total of 73.5 per cent inmates of Tihar Jail are undergoing trial, which is much above the national average of 66.4 per cent undertrials in Indian jails, an official said on Tuesday.

India revises 2010-11 economic growth down to 8.4 pc

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:35:27 +0530

The Indian government on Tuesday revised economic growth for 2010-11 down to 8.4 per cent from the earlier estimate of 8.5 per cent.

Airport Authority says Air India owes Rs 12 bn

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:48:40 +0530

State-run Air India owes the Airports Authority of India (AAI) 12 billion rupees while debt-laden private carrier Kingfisher Airlines owes 2.35 billion rupees, AAI Chairman VP Agrawal told.

'France's Rafale deal to include tech transfer'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:29:25 +0530

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday said that he welcomed a decision by India's government to enter into "exclusive negotiations" with France's Dassault for the purchase of 126 Rafale jet fighter planes.

We did not pose threat to Rushdie: Muslim bodies

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:13:29 +0530

Muslim organisations in Rajasthan on Tuesday said they had not posed a life threat to controversial author Salman Rushdie during his proposed visit to the recently concluded Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF).

I was denied legal help, Kasab tells apex court

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:58:58 +0530

The 2008 Mumbai terror attack convict and Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab Tuesday told the Supreme Court that he was denied fair trial as he was not provided legal assistance during the initial stages as mandated under the Indian constitution.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:29:53 +0530

Catch the day's top stories on India at 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai.

Army jawans allegedly assault policemen in Pune

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:05:59 +0530

Tension prevailed in a central area of the city on Tuesday evening as a group of army jawans clashed with police following an altercation over traffic violation.

Is corruption in nursery admissions inevitable?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:43:25 +0530

An investigation by Network 18 has revealed that Delhi schools are charging illegal fee for nursery admissions.

80-yr-old raped; redefine rape laws, says court

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:20:35 +0530

A Delhi court on Tuesday wanted the legislature to redefine the offence of rape while sentencing a youngster to 10 years in jail for assaulting an 80-year-old woman in 2011.

Bhanwari case: CBI questions Bishnoi's mother

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:26:36 +0530

The CBI on Tuesday questioned 80-year-old mother of absconding Indra Bishnoi, an accused in Bhanwari Devi murder case, even as the judicial custody of her brother Malkhan Singh Bishnoi and others were extended till February 14.

70 per cent Tihar inmates are undertrials

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:17:24 +0530

A total of 73.5 percent inmates of Tihar Jail are undergoing trial, which is much above the national average of 66.4 percent undertrials in Indian jails, an official said Tuesday.

Anil Ambani was not a director of Swan: Witness

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:03:57 +0530

One of the witnesses of the 2G spectrum allocation case Tuesday said in a special CBI court that Anil Ambani, chairman of Reliance Group, was not a director of Swan Telecom and Tiger Traders.

Delhi schools demand cash for nursery seats

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:33:23 +0530

Despite the government laying down strict guidelines about nursery admissions on the basis of a point system, several schools in the Capital are openly flouting the norm.

2G: SC pulls up PMO for delay, lays guidelines

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:13:59 +0530

In a major embarrassment for the Government in the 2G scam, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that any decision concerning whether a private citizen had permission to prosecute a public servant, must be taken within four months.

Kudankulum N-plant safe for operations: Panel

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:34:28 +0530

An expert group constituted by the government on Kudankulum Nuclear Power Project on Tuesday submitted it's supplementary report.

Land scam: CBI files case against retied armyman

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:27:59 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against two retired army officials, including a Lt Gen and a private builder, for alleged cheating and criminal misconduct in settling a land dispute matter out of court.

Kandhamal riots: Court sentences 8, acquits 19

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:23:51 +0530

A fast track court in Phulbani, Orissa, on Tuesday sentenced eight accused in the 2008 Kandhamal communal riots to five years imprisonment. Nineteen others were, however, acquitted by the court.

HC to hear Salem's plea of dropping of MCOCA

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:53:32 +0530

The Delhi High Court would hear on March 29 a city police plea for dropping stringent MCOCA charges against gangster Abu Salem whose extradition was terminated recently by the Portuguese Supreme Court on the ground of alleged violation of extradition terms by India.

AIIMS exam paper leak: Accused to remain in jail

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:51:17 +0530

The judicial custody of seven accused, including three doctors, arrested for their alleged role in the recent leak of post graduate medical entrance exam papers of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), was on Wednesday extended till February 14 by a Delhi court.

Jet fuel prices slashed by over 3 per cent

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:49:19 +0530

State-owned oil companies on Tuesday slashed jet fuel prices by over 3 per cent as an appreciating rupee made imports cheaper.

Anna Hazare's condition improves: doctors

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:41:22 +0530

The condition of Anna Hazare has improved considerably and the anti-corruption activist has been shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital, doctors said on Tuesday.

13/7: Maharashtra ATS arrest fourth accused

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:10:37 +0530

The Maharashtra ATS has arrested the fourth accused in the 13/7 blasts case. The accused, who hails from Ghaziabad, has been sent to police custody till February 10.

Agneepath It Is!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:57:48 +0530

Network18 organised a blog writing competition to mark the Republic Day on the topic "63rd Republic Day India in 1950 vs 2012". The bloggers had to describe how India has evolved since being declared a Republic in just 500 words. Some of the best have been featured here.

Girl who admitted Falak won't go back to her father

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:53:56 +0530

The Child Welfare Commission (CWC) on Tuesday ordered that a case would be registered against the teenaged the father of the teenaged girl, for crulety and child abuse, who had brought a battered two-year-old Falak to AIIMS on January 18.

India's 63rd Republic Day

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:42:01 +0530

This December, Jeremy Clarkson of the BBC, flashed an India special edition of his famous motoring show Top Gear. He drove around a Jaguar sports car in our slums. Attached to the boot was an open air toilet.

Rafale wins IAF's $ 10.4 bn deal to supply 126 jets

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:35:01 +0530

French company Dassault Aviation's Rafale has won the $10.4 billion deal to supply 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) to the Indian Air Force.

C'garh Naxals can marry but can't have kids

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:47:26 +0530

Naxals in Chhattisgarh are allowed to get married but they are forced by their senior leaders in undergoing vasectomy surgical procedure to prevent them from having children.

Baby Falak suffering from meningitis: AIIMS

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:40:48 +0530

Two-year-old Baby Falak, who was admitted to AIIMS with severe injuries and is battling for life, continues to be in critical condition. Doctors at AIIMS said that the toddler is suffering from meningitis.

Adnan case: 4 acquitted released from jail

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:36:19 +0530

Four accused, acquitted by a local court in the case of kidnap and murder of teenager Adnan Patrawala, were on Tuesday released from the Arthur Road jail in South Mumbai after they spent over four years behind the bars.

Kudankulam protesters assaulted in TN

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:21:50 +0530

A civil group spearheading the protest against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) called off talks with the central government-appointed experts panel after the former's members were assaulted in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, an activist said.

Antony, General Singh blame Army for the age row

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:52:26 +0530

As the Supreme Court gets ready to hear the Army Chief age row, both Defence Minister AK Antony and Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh on Tuesday blamed the Army for the mess. Both Antony as well as General Singh said that the Army sat on the problem for 36 years and that the problem should not recur.

IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:43:09 +0530

A Kiran Trainer Aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday crashed on the outskirts of Chennai during a routine training sortie, but both the pilots ejected to safety.

Kasab not given fair trial: Amicus curiae to SC

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:13:32 +0530

The sole convict in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, on Tuesday contended before the Supreme Court that he was not given a free and fair trial in the case.

Radia tapes were tampered with: Centre to SC

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:01:12 +0530

The Centre has argued before the Supreme Court that the Nira Radia tapes that were leaked to the media were tampered with. The tapes contained conversations between lobbyist Nira Radia and various industry leaders.

AI to offer only snack on short-haul flights

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:51:23 +0530

Artist assaulted over painting actors in nude

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:38:15 +0530

In yet another blot on artistic freedom of expression in the country, five unknown men, miffed with kitsch paintings put on show at a gallery, assaulted artist Pranava Prakash on Monday.

ISRO retaliates, to release Devas deal reports

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:24:45 +0530

The fight between former ISRO chief Madhavan Nair and current chief Dr K Radhakrishnan is now out in the open. ISRO has now released a press note saying that it is getting clearance for the release of probe reports on the Antrix-Devas deal.

Why did Raj Thackeray say sorry to MNS workers?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:53:01 +0530

Party insiders allege MNS list of BMC poll candidates has clear stamp of senior party workers biased to kin and cronies. That's why Raj Thackeray, contrary to his disposition, apologised to those who did not make the list.

SC order on Gen Singh's DoB will be final: Antony

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:48:58 +0530

Defence Minister AK Antony said on Tuesday that the Supreme Court verdict on the controversy surrounding the date of birth of Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh will be final. Refusing to see the controversy as a civil-military conflict, Antony said that people responsible for maintaining the records will take the decision on General Singh's date of birth.

Trial against Salem can't be halted: CBI

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:06 +0530

The CBI on Tuesday said that they don't accept Portugal Supreme Court's verdict which recently confirmed the decision to terminate the extradition of underworld don Abu Salem to face trial in various cases in India.

Asia's first woman commercial pilot on literacy mission

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:16:45 +0530

After achieving a successful career in the aviation industry, Asia's first woman commercial pilot Captain Indrani Singh has been molding the lives of many children and women, helping them to be self-sufficient and earn a life of respect. She started the NGO, Literacy India, which is helping more than 25 thousand women and children.

Symbiosis postpones seminar on J&K after protests

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:45:04 +0530

Pune's Symbiosis University has postponed a seminar on Jammu and Kashmir after the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) youth wing ABVP and some NGOs raised objections.

No music during Bangalore Fashion Week: HC

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:32:54 +0530

In a setback to the organisers of the upcoming Bangalore Fashion Week (BFW), the Delhi High Court has restrained them from playing music or videos in which the copyright rests with Phonographic Performance Ltd, a society of music firms.

Rajiv killers' pleas adjourned till March 27

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:06:23 +0530

The Madras High Court adjourned till March 27 the hearing on the petitions by the three men convicted for assassinating former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to commute their death sentences, while the Tamil Nadu government filed an additional affidavit in support of their pleas.

Media, Twitter abuzz with Adnan Patrawala verdict

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:52:12 +0530

All four accused of kidnapping and murdering Adnan Patrawala were acquitted by a trial court due to lack of evidence.

Ujjain: Man beaten to death inside courtroom

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:14:02 +0530

In a bizarre incident in an Ujjain court, a man accused in 2 murder cases died after he was beaten up inside the courtroom on Monday.

Police search continues for Baby Falak's mother

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:55:34 +0530

Two-year-oOld Baby Falak who was found battered and abandoned, continues to be critical and has been put on the ventilator again by the doctors at AIIMS. As doctors perform surgery after surgery on the two-year-old, there are still no concrete leads to who the child's biological parents are.

2 killed, 7 injured in Nagpur building collapse

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:49:17 +0530

Two people are dead and seven labourers were injured in Nagpur when a multi-storey building collapsed on Monday night. The building was housing a small industrial unit.

26/11: US asks court to reject Rana re-trial plea

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:49:42 +0530

The US government has asked a court to deny Pakistan-born Canadian Tahawwur Rana's plea for a new trial in cases related to the Mumbai and Denmark terror plots, arguing that he has failed to demonstrate that the court erred in convicting him for aiding Lashkar-e-Taiba.

TN to set up Infra Development Board

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:08:03 +0530

Tamil Nadu government will introduce a bill in the ensuing budget session of the state legislative assembly for setting up of the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board and Infrastructure Development Fund for giving a fillip to core sector projects, said Governor K Rosaiah on Monday.

Anti-outsourcing move will hurt India, US: Pranab

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:47:14 +0530

The anti-outsourcing measures US President Barack Obama announced last week are unacceptable and will hurt both American and Indian economies, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said.

2 killed, 9 injured in Nagpur building collapse

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:30:25 +0530

Two labourers were killed and nine others, including two women, were injured when a four-storey building housing a small scale industrial unit on Monday night collapsed in Chikhli area on the city outskirts at Kalamna.

Bhanwari murder: CBI interrogates Kusum Bishnoi

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:58:34 +0530

Ahead of filing its final chargesheet in the Bhanwari Devi murder case, the CBI on Monday interrogated Kusum Bishnoi, considered to be close to accused Congress MLA Malkhan Singh Bishnoi. Kusum, pradhan of Bilara constituency to which Bhanwari belonged and a relative of Malkhan, was taken to the agency's office here late this evening.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:35:55 +0530

Former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair writes to Prime Minister. Imran Khan says Sachin should have retired after World Cup.

Will ISRO controversy affect morale of Indian scientists?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:30:28 +0530

Former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the Antix-Devas controversy.

TripAdvisor rates many Taj Hotels as world's best

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:53:13 +0530

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces on Monday said several hotels from its portfolio have been rated as best in Asia and the world in the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards 2012.

Deliberate power-cut at Imran's media interaction

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:38:11 +0530

Darkness descended midway through former Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan's interaction with the media at a venue during the Kolkata Literary Meet on Monday but the organisers of the programme said it was a deliberate act to fend off media chaos.

Prepared to face an inquiry, says Nair

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:52:38 +0530

Former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to put the order banning him and other scientists on hold.

Baby Falak's health deteriorating: Doctor

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:36:08 +0530

The 2-year-old Falak underwent a second brain surgery on Monday and has been put back on ventilator.

Bangalore: IAS officer's wife, woman cop exchange blows

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:22:44 +0530

A woman police officer stopped an IAS officer's wife from entering the Chinnaswamy stadium, leading to a scuffle.

Justice delayed, justice denied: Adnan's father

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:21:35 +0530

Aslam Patrawala, father of murdered Mumbai boy, Adnan Patrawala, said on Monday that justice was denied to him even after a long wait of 5 years and that he would take the investigations to the next level. Four people accused in the Adnan Patrawala murder case were let off by a Mumbai court on Monday.

Delhi: Baby Falak critical, undergoes 2nd surgery

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:14:37 +0530

In the national capital, two-year-old Falak, who was found battered and abandoned, continues to be critical and has been put on the ventilator again by the doctors at AIIMS. As doctors perform surgery after surgery on the two-year-old, there are still no concrete leads to who the child's biological parents are.

Mumbai: Adnan's alleged killers walk free

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:10:17 +0530

It was a huge disappointment for the family of teenager Adnan Patrawala, who was murdered in 2007, as after a four year long trial, a sessions court acquitted the key accused in the case.

Nair fights for 'honour', wants ban revoked

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:09:55 +0530

As voices get stronger against the government's decision to bar four scientists of ISRO from holding government posts, including former chairman G Madhavan Nair, the heat is on the Prime Minister's Office. It is now a question of honour, says Nair, who wrote a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh earlier on Monday, asking him to revoke the ban.

Delhi: Suspect's photo released, Falak still critical

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:49:53 +0530

Delhi Police on Monday released the picture of Rajkumar, a suspect in the baby Falak case. While releasing the picture the police claimed definite leads about the people who had kidnapped two-year-old Falak and later abandoned her.

J Dey murder: Judicial custody of accused extended

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:15:41 +0530

A Mumbai court on Monday extended the judicial custody of the accused in journalist Jyotirmoy Dey's murder case till February 14. Journalist Jigna Vora was among those who appeared in the court on Monday.

India to ask US, Pak to extradite 26/11 accused

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:03:53 +0530

India is all set to ask the United States and Pakistan to extradite nine persons involved in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack that include Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley, LeT founder Hafiz Saeed and two ISI officers.

India should boycott London Olympics: Vaiko

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:16:06 +0530

MDMK leader Vaiko demanded on Monday that India boycott the London Olympics if the organisers did not cancel the sponsorship contract with Dow Chemicals, which has links to Union Carbide - the company responsible for the Bhopal gas disaster in 1984.

Delhi HC blast accused Dev's custody extended

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:46:16 +0530

A Delhi court on Monday extended till February 13 the judicial custody of suspected terrorist Amir Abbas Dev who was arrested for his alleged role in the September 7, 2011 blast outside the Delhi High Court premises.

ISRO row: Nair writes to PM, says ban regretable

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:10:23 +0530

Former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking a withdrawal of the ban on him and three other colleagues over the controversial Antrix-Devas deal.

Uphaar: HC seeks file to try former IPS officer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:05:03 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to submit a file on the Uphaar theatre fire victims' plea for grant of sanction to prosecute former IPS officer Amod Kanth for allegedly allowing an extra row of seats in the hall, leading to closure of one of its crucial exits.

MP: Drunken teacher makes school girls dance

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:59:44 +0530

In a shocking incident, a government primary school teacher under the influence of liquor, forced little school girls to dance and also sent a boy to fetch alcohol for him at Devchowki village.

Hazare's condition fairly stable: Doctors

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:42:31 +0530

The condition of Anna Hazare admitted to a hospital in Gurgaon with complaints of breathlessness and high blood pressure is 'fairly stable', doctors said on Monday.

Close to solving baby Falak case: Police

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:23:40 +0530

The Delhi Police on Monday claimed that it is close to cracking the case of a two-year-old battered baby admitted in AIIMS here as it questioned a woman who got the child from her biological mother.

Adnan Patrawala murder: Four accused acquitted

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:03:54 +0530

All four accused in the Adnan Patrawala murder case have been acquitted by a Mumbai court on Monday. The accused Sujit Nair, Amit Kaushal, Ayush Bhat, Rajeev Dhariya were acquitted after the prosecution failed to produce evidence in the court linking the five to Adnan's murder.

Delhi: Baby Falak critical, put on ventilator again

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:16:58 +0530

Two-year-old Falak, who was found battered and abandoned, continues to be critical and has been put on the ventilator again by the doctors at AIIMS. Doctors, who operated on her for the second time on Monday, said that her condition has deteriorated after some fluids entered her brain. The operation was performed to clear the fluids.

Lack of facilities behind crib deaths in Malda

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:09:51 +0530

It's being called West Bengal's shame. Over 100 infants have died in state-run hospitals in January alone in Malda district. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who also holds the health portfolio, had promised to act, but the tragedy continues.

Mumbai: 25,000 volts to 'shock' rooftop travellers

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:04:19 +0530

The WR will be completing the DC to AC power-conversion project by February 5, after which high-voltage electricity will be flowing through the overhead cables that supply power to the trains.

Pune bus horror: victims' kin blame cops

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:57:01 +0530

Experts, victims' kin allege that damage could have been minimised if cops were better trained at shooting moving targets while constable Deepak Kakade, who fired 10 rounds at the killer bus, says crowd blocked his vision.

Allow me to kill myself: cop begs senior officer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:22 +0530

The 34-year-old constable gave a letter to his senior inspector seeking permission to commit suicide, saying that he was fed up of the mental torture the latter put him through, but the inspector allegedly laughed on his face.

Nation pays homage to Bapu on his death anniversary

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:33:56 +0530

On his 64th death anniversary, the nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi, the leader who led India's freedom movement.

My signature was forged to close case: RTI activist

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:14:49 +0530

Activist Sudhir Singh complains that after failing to respond to his RTI query about illegal construction at a restaurant in Vikhroli, two S Ward engineers closed the file after faking his presence at a phoney hearing.

Custody of Bhanwari accused ends on Monday

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:38:45 +0530

The judicial custody of Congress MLA Malkhan Singh Bishnoi and four others, arrested in the Bhanwari Devi case, ends on Monday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to file its final report in the case later this week.

ISRO row: Nair wants his honour restored

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:09:37 +0530

Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman G Madhavan Nair says that he is ready to talk to the government to resolve the controversy over the decision to ban him and three other senior former ISRO scientists from government jobs. Nair made the statement after the government indicated that it could reach out to the banned scientists soon.

Efforts on to save endangered Ghariyals

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:38:11 +0530

Wildlife experts are trying to enure in Hastinapur that the endangered Ghariyaal returns to its original home - the Ganga.

Manipur-Karnataka join hands for cultural treat

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:00 +0530

BANGALORE: To enhance the growing bond between Manipur, hailed as the jewel of India, and Karnataka, Manipur Government will be or..

HRW criticises India on human rights in 2011

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:43:15 +0530

India's human rights record in 2011 got a thumbs down from a leading global rights group for its 'failure' to protect vulnerable communities and rapped the government for custodial killings, police abuses, including torture.

Adnan Patrawala murder: Verdict likely today

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:36:58 +0530

A Mumbai Court is likely to give its verdict in the 2007 Adnan Patrawala kidnapping and murder case on Monday. 16-year-old Adnan was allegedly murdered by 5 of his friends on August 19, 2007.

ISRO row: Govt may speak to former scientists

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:21:40 +0530

The government has showed signs of blinking in the stand-off with former ISRO scientists. Sources have told CNN-IBN that the government will speak to Madhavan Nair and the other 3 former ISRO scientists soon.

J Dey case: Judicial custody of all accused ends

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:30 +0530

Journalist Jigna Vora and others accused in the J Dey murder case are likely to be produced in a Mumbai court as their judicial custody ends on Monday.

Baby Falak continues to struggle for life

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:47:30 +0530

As baby Falak continues to battle for her life, the father of the teenager who brought Falak to AIIMS now wants her custody. But the Delhi Women's Commission has stepped in saying they will oppose his demand.

Oxford University Press completes 100 years in India

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:21:08 +0530

With a series of new publishing initiatives, which includes releasing of Jim Corbett's unpublished writings, the Oxford University Press (OUP) is celebrating 100 years of operations in India this year.

ICSI corporate governance awards 2012

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:57:43 +0530

Indian business tycoon Azim Premji was honoured with the lifetime achievement award.

Jains to be accorded minority status in Haryana: Hooda

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:37:52 +0530

The Haryana Government announced on Sunday that the Jain community will be accorded minority status in the state. "The Jain community would be included in the list of minority communities," Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said, addressing a gathering of Jain devotees at a function organised to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira at Gannaur near Panipat.

Shining Business schools of India

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:24:41 +0530

On this episode we take a look at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management.

Husain to Rushdie: India's index of intolerance

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:01:43 +0530

The recent blot on the right India grants to its citizens to free speech is one in a long line of incidents of intolerance. Here is a list.

Corrupt are becoming role-models for youth: Murthy

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:53:58 +0530

Are India s corrupt and the dishonest becoming role-models for youngsters of the country? Software icon NR Narayana Murthy believes so.

Women's Commission offers aid to battered baby

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:22:33 +0530

As the 2-year-old Falak continues to battle for her life, the father of the teenager who brought Falak to AIIMS now wants to take the 15-year-old back, who is now in a children's home. But Delhi Women's Commission has stepped in and says that looking at the father's past they will oppose his custody demand. The Delhi Women's Commission says she has been abused too.

TWTW: 63rd Republic Day celebrations

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:34:08 +0530

Cyrus Broacha also talks about the upcoming Assembly Elections in the five states.

Pak commission to arrive in Mumbai on Feb 3

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:31:03 +0530

A Pakistani judicial commission will arrive in Mumbai on February 3 to record the statements of key persons involved in Mumbai attack probe. Official sources said that officers of the crime branch have been asked to provide assistance to the Pakistani commission during their visit here for which the Bombay High Court had recently given a go-ahead.

Army to hold 20 war games with friendly nations

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:20:06 +0530

In its bid to have greater engagement with foreign militaries, Indian Army will this year hold between 15 to 20 bilateral war games with friendly nations like the US, Russia, France and Britain, apart from neighbours Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal, officers said on Sunday.

Anna undergoes medical tests at Medanta Medicity

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:51:31 +0530

Anna Hazare, suffering from persistent cough and back pain, on Sunday underwent a check-up at a super-speciality hosptial in Gurgaon before he heads to Bangalore for naturopathy treatment in the next couple of days.

13/7 bomber who enrolled in gyms identified

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:35:29 +0530

One of the bomb planters wanted in connection with the 13/7 blasts case, who had enrolled himself at two gymnasiums including the one owned by the family of underworld don-turned-politician Arun Gawli, had mentioned his name as "Waqas" while joining the gyms, Maharashtra ATS said.

Pune bus driver admitted to mental hospital

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:28:18 +0530

The Pune bus driver who went berserk on the city roads has now been admitted to a mental hospital.

Govt to rethink on ban on former ISRO scientists

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:18:47 +0530

There are some signs of a thaw in the stand-off between the government and former ISRO scientists. The PMO has hinted at a rethink on the ban on former ISRO chief Madhavan Nair and 3 other former space scientists.

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:04:05 +0530

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Sunday reached Delhi for further treatment in a super-speciality hospital as he was suffering from persisting cough and back-pain.

Antrix-Devas row: Kakodkar backs Madhavan Nair

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:33:23 +0530

Former Atomic Energy Commission Chief Anil Kakodkar said if there is a tendency to penalised people for taking bold steps, then new technology can't be developed in the country.

Pakistan Navy captures 22 Indian fishermen

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:46:10 +0530

Twenty two Indian fishermen have been arrested for fishing in Pakistani territorial waters off the coast of Karachi, reports say.

Govt's letter asks for change in Gen VK Singh's DoB

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:30:25 +0530

The Defence Ministry has written a letter to the Army Adjutant General's branch, advising change in Army Chief Gen VK Singh's date of birth record.

A crash course in art with a curator

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:46:34 +0530

CNN-IBN's Netra Agarwal in conversation with noted curator Priya Pall giving a crash course in art.

Anna heads to Delhi for medical treatment

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:00:08 +0530

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare is heading to Delhi from his village Ralegan Siddhi for medical treatment. Anna is expected to undergo a medical check-up in the national capital.

Rail passenger fare hike inevitable?

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:20:33 +0530

The Railways appears to have firmed up plans to raise passenger fares in AC classes in face of depleting financial resources and little options available to generate funds.

Mild tremor in Delhi, NCR; no reports of damage

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:46:43 +0530

A mild tremor measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck parts of Delhi, NCR and Haryana on Sunday. The tremor was felt at 4:55 am.

9 infants dead in last 48 hrs at WB Govt hospital

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:31:27 +0530

After Malda, infant deaths were reported from the state-run Behrampore Hospital in Murshidabad district, where nine babies have died during the last 48 hours. They were suffering from Pneumonia.

Delhi: Baby Falak continues to battle for life

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:17:41 +0530

The two-year-old baby who was brought to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) with severe head injuries, fractures and bite marks on her body continues to battle for life even 9 days after she was abandoned by a teenager.

No police pressure on Rushdie: JLF organiser

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:56:16 +0530

Jaipur literature Festival organiser Sanjoy roy has claimed that JLF organisers chose to call off controversial author Salman Rushdie's video link even after the Rajasthan police promised protection.

Madhavan Nair thrown out like 'garbage': CNR Rao

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:32:05 +0530

Former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair and three fellow space scientists against whom Government has taken damning action in the controversial Antrix-Devas deal were "thrown out like garbage", said Prof CNR Rao, Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.

India, EU say making good progress on trade pact

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:19:50 +0530

India and the European Union (EU) on Saturday said they are making steady progress towards concluding the ambitious bilateral trade opening pact on goods, services and investment.

Mining scam: CBI officials visit Reddy's residence

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:14:47 +0530

CBI court officials on Saturday visited the residence of former Karnataka minister G Janardhana Reddy in connection with the chargesheet that has been filed against him in the illegal mining case involving his firm Obulapuram Mining Company.

Delhi: Abandoned baby stable, parents untraced

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:00:36 +0530

The two-year-old baby who was brought to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) with severe head injuries, fractures and bite marks on her body continues to struggle for her life.

Four Vidarbha farmers commit suicide in 72 hours

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:59:12 +0530

Four cotton growers here committed suicide in the last three days as the local administration stopping relief aid to crisis-ridden farmers because of the code of conduct in place for coming local bodies elections, a local organisation fighting for farmers' cause alleged on Saturday.

500 Russian tourists stranded at Goa airport

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:32:21 +0530

Around 500 Russian tourists have been stranded at Goa airport as a result of a sudden suspension of operations by Russia's biggest tour operator Lanta Tur Voyage due to its "financial collapse".

Act against TOI office attackers: Katju to Chavan

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:16:01 +0530

Condemning the attack on Times of India's office in Mumbai as "unacceptable", Press Council chief Markandey Katju has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithvi Raj Chavan asking him to ensure that action is taken against the hooligans who were part of the act.

IAF team led by woman adjudged best in parade

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:55:57 +0530

Indian Air Force's (IAF) Republic Day parade contingent, which was led by a woman officer for the first time in its 63-year-old history, has been adjudged he best marching team this year.

IMF chief Lagarde to visit India in March

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:30:33 +0530

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde will visit India in March. After meeting Lagarde on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting here, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma told reporters, "We had free exchange of views and we have known each other for a long time. When she comes to India in March, we will take forward the talks."

Pune driver who killed 9 sent to mental hospital

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:15:03 +0530

The bus driver who had killed nine people and injured 27 in Pune on Wednesday morning was on Saturday sent to the Yerawada mental hospital till February 1.

Gilani wants India to share info to combat terror

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:03:08 +0530

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday refused to be drawn out on the issue of another Mumbai-like attack originating from Pakistani soil but said India should share any information it has on terrorist activities so that they can be countered by his government.

Kashmiri writer turns down award by JK govt

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:30:35 +0530

Veteran writer and poet Agnishekhar on Saturday turned down award for best book announced by Jammu and Kashmir government's State Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (SAACL) as a "protest against exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley".

'Morally bound' Nair quits as IIT-P chairman

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:41:56 +0530

Former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair, who stepped down as the chairman of the Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Technology-Patna, on Saturday said that it was a matter of prestige for him and that he was morally bound to leave all government positions.

Govt apathy forces blind children out of home

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:35:44 +0530

At a time when the Supreme Court has asked the state governments to provide shelter to the homeless, a group of visually challenged students in Delhi have been forced to live out in the open, after their shelter in the Virender Nagar area near Janakpuri in west Delhi was sealed without notice by the authorities.

Delhi cops look for abandoned baby's parents

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:17:57 +0530

Delhi Police is trying to trace the parents of two-year-old Falak, who is fighting for her life at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Falak was brought to the AIIMS in a very serious condition by a 15-year-old girl, who claimed to be her mother, on January 18.

Secret Kitchen: Old Delhi's delicacies

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:15:14 +0530

This week on Secret Kitchen, watch delicious recipes from Old Delhi's Paharganj's by-lanes.

Snakes are the new guests at Mumbai 5-star hotels

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:29:31 +0530

Officials from the Haffkine Institute are receiving requests from swanky resorts across the city to rid their premises of the menace of venomous reptiles.

Anna to be shifted to Delhi for medical treatment

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:08:07 +0530

Social activist Anna Hazare would be shifted to a hospital in Gurgaon, near Delhi, on Sunday, his associates said on Saturday.

Delhi: Abandoned toddler's kidnapper in Mumbai?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:46:13 +0530

The Delhi Police have sent teams to Mumbai to nab Rajkumar - the man who is believed to have handed over the baby to the 15-year-old girl who got her to AIIMS.

Ex-ISRO chief quits as IIT-Patna Chairman

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:59:19 +0530

In the eye of a storm, former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair has stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT-Patna.

SC stays Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy's bail

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:41:02 +0530

The Supreme Court on Friday suspended the Andhra Pradesh High Court order granting bail to Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy, accused of being involved in the Aug 15, 2005 bomb attack that killed the then assembly deputy speaker Narsi Reddy and 10 others.

UIDAI: Duplication will be avoided, says Nilekani

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:31:32 +0530

Nandan Nilekani said there the data collected by UIDAI is secure as this system only gives one number per person.

Abandoned baby critical; hunt for kidnappers on

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:16:19 +0530

The police on Friday started investigating the alleged role of a man involved in the baby brutality case. Police teams have been sent to Mumbai to trace and nab Rajkumar, the man who is believed to have handed over the two-year-old Falak to a teenaged girl, in Delhi.

London games: MP CM writes to PM over Dow

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:04:32 +0530

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan has written to the PM, demanding that Dow should pay compensation or India should withdraw from the Olympics.

Monorail in East Delhi to cover more areas: Sheila

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:37:35 +0530

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday said the proposed monorail service in East Delhi will be extended to more areas against the earlier plan of covering around 11 kilometres.

FM to visit US for future investment possibilities

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:20:42 +0530

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Chicago on Saturday to look for future investment possibilities between India and United States.

India's agri sector needs right leadership: Premji

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:21:39 +0530

Wipro Chairman Azim Premji on Friday said India's agriculture needs right leadership and a drive from Prime Minister because the sector is key to the country's economy.

Pipili rape: Reinstate suspended cop, demands OPA

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:24:17 +0530

Even as the state government on Friday indicated that there is no scope to review the decision of dismissing former Pipili police inspector, the Odisha Police Association (OPA) has threatened to step up its protest for revocation of the dismissal order.

India Positive: Stories that make a difference

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:17:22 +0530

This week on India Positive, stories about technology for farmers, gadgets for blind and saving endangered species.

Notify RTE rules at the earliest: Sibal tells states

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:52:08 +0530

The Centre has asked states like West Bengal, Gujarat and Karnataka, which are yet to notify Right To Education (RTE) rules, to do so at the earliest. HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has written letters to these states asking them to notify the rules in the larger interest of the students, sources in the HRD Ministry said.

Politicians, journalists can't be friends: Vinod Mehta

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:42:58 +0530

Expressing his opinion on the legendary question of whether scribes and politicians can remain friends, senior journalist Vinod Mehta said on Friday that was "not possible."

Supreme Court stays Kobad Ghandy's bail

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:30:21 +0530

The Supreme Court on Friday suspended the Andhra Pradesh High Court order granting bail to Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy, accused of being involved in the August 15, 2005 bomb attack that killed the then assembly deputy speaker Narsi Reddy and 10 others.

Bhanwari murder case: One more surrenders

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:23:25 +0530

One more proclaimed offender has surrendered in the sensational Bhanwari Devi case, even as the family of the missing nurse today demanded more security. After Pukh Raj Bishnoi and Dinesh Bishnoi surrendered before the CBI on Wednesday, another wanted in the case, Reshma Ram Bishnoi, surrendered before the CBI on Thursday.

Highly educated girls stepping into sex trade: SC

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:56 +0530

The Supreme Court on Friday said even highly-educated girls from very good families were stepping into sex trade "driven with desire of high lifestyle" and asked the government to spell out its rehabilitation programme for sex workers.

Civil Aviation Ministry working on new policy

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:05:18 +0530

The Civil Aviation Ministry has started working overtime to formulate a new policy to cater to the latest concerns of the aviation industry, especially issues relating to its sustainability like jet fuel pricing, infrastructure, airfare pricing, safety and security.

Taj Mahal's minaret tilting: ASI tells SC

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:02:34 +0530

Is the Taj Mahal, India's most iconic monument, on its last legs? The Archaeological Survey of India has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court saying that in the last 30 years, the south-west minaret of the monument has tilted 3.57 centimetres.

India Art Fair, a window to the unusual

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:17:11 +0530

The 4th edition of India Art Fair is not just about brushing up on the Picassos and Husains, it is also about looking beyond the canvas.

Abandoned child at AIIMS may have been kidnapped

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:15:41 +0530

The police on Friday launched its investigations into the alleged role of the man involved in the baby brutality case. 2-year-old Falak was brought in a battered condition to AIIMS on January 18 by a 15-year-old girl who claimed to be her mother.

Nilekani, PC strike deal; UID back on track

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:15:41 +0530

A compromise was reached on Thursday on the Unique Identification Number (UID) project by Home Ministry and the Planning Commission, Home Minister P Chidambaram said. The Home Minister said that there will be no duplication of work between the UIDAI and the National Population Register (NPR). The NPR is collected by the Home Minister.

Never advocated violence or slapped anyone: Anna

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:06:48 +0530

After courting controversy over his 'slap for corruption' remarks, Anna Hazare on Friday distanced himself from it saying that he has never advocated violence and accused section of politicians of conspiring to brand him as a 'big criminal'.

US expects 14 pc more Indians to apply for visa

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:44:10 +0530

The US is expecting nearly 14 per cent annual increase in visa applications from the country following implementation of streamlining of the application process as part of President Barack Obama's strategy to boost tourism from emerging countries like India and China.

Kalmadi should be sacked immediately: Tytler

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:41:50 +0530

ndian Olympic Association (IOA) Vice President Jagdish Tytler has come down heavily on former CWG chief Suresh Kalmadi, saying he should be sacked.

2G scam: Fresh summons for Ruias, Khaitans

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:57:27 +0530

Fresh summons have been issued to top executives of Essar and Loop Telecom, accused in the 2G spectrum scam case, after they didn't appear before a Delhi court on Friday. The CBI has chargesheeted the two companies and five executives for criminal conspiracy and cheating to get the 2G license.

Food inflation in negative zone at -1.03 pc

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:16:05 +0530

Food inflation remained in the negative zone for the fourth week in a row, at (-)1.03 per cent for the week ended January 14, on account of cheaper vegetables.

2G: Essar, Loop officials fail to appear in court

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:03:37 +0530

Top executives of Essar and Loop Telecom accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam failed to appear before a Delhi court on Friday. The five executives - Essar Promoter Director Anshuman Ruia, Essar Vice Chairman Ravi Ruia, Essar Group Director (Strategy & Planning) Vikas Saraf, Loop Telecom's Kiran Khaitan and IP Khaitan - were issued summoned by the special Central Bureau of India (CBI) judge OP Saini in December 2011.

WB: 5 more infants die in Malda hospital

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:55:54 +0530

Five more infants died at Malda Sadar Hospital on Friday, taking the death toll in one week to 39.

Delhi: AIIMS doctors say 2-year-old is still critical

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:49:41 +0530

A doctor at AIIMS Deepak Aggarwal said the abandoned toddler is off the ventilator but still continues to be critical.

UP: Large cache of arms and ammunition recovered

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:46:29 +0530

A large cache of arms and ammunition recovered in Lucknow's Krishna Nagar area on Friday.

WB: 2 more AMRI directors held in hospital fire case

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:31:58 +0530

Two more AMRI directors were held in hospital fire case on Friday. Kolkata police arrested Dr Moni Chhetri, the MD of the company and Dr Pranab Dasgupta, a member of the AMRI Board.

India Art Fair: Hussian, Raza, Subodh Gupta's work on display

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:10:33 +0530

Art fair is growing every year and will soon become one of India's biggest hot spots.

Baby brutality: Doctors say chances of survival 30-40 pc

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:47:03 +0530

Police have registered an FIR in the case and are on the lookout for the parents of this 2-year-old girl who was battered and dumped in AIIMS.