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FTN: Are fast cars turning into urban killers?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:50:45 +0530

A young man died in Delhi last Sunday after his Lamborghini lost control and crashed into a road divider, injuring a cyclist seriously.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:10:19 +0530

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

News 360: Saif Ali Khan held in assault case

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:56:52 +0530

The actor was arrested on Wednesday on charges of assaulting a businessmen at Mumbai's Taj Hotel.

2G scam: ED presents status report to CVC

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:20:42 +0530

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday presented a status report of its probe into the 2G spectrum allocation case to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

Government notifies direct import of jet fuel

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:50:13 +0530

Meeting a key demand of the cash-strapped airline industry, the government on Wednesday issued the notification allowing private airlines to import jet fuel or ATF directly.

'Norway NRI children not orphans, send them soon'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:13:30 +0530

India has reportedly asked Norway to expedite the return of the children of NRI couple Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya, urging it to do so keeping in view the "humanitarian dimension".

Let other airlines run Kingfisher: Chetan Bhagat

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:43:44 +0530

Author Chetan Bhagat and former investment banker, who was a victim of cancellation of Kingfisher flight to Perth, on Wednesday gave vent to his frustration, suggesting that other airlines should take over running the cash-strapped carrier to avoid disruptions.

Pay Rs 25 lakh to leave port, HC tells Italian crew

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:57:01 +0530

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday said that the Italian ship Enrica Lexie, whose crew members had killed two Indian fishermen near Kochi port, could leave Kochi after paying Rs 25 lakh. The court maintained that the ship could not leave the port without paying the guarantee.

Govt to withdraw additional charges against Salem

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:38:25 +0530

In a setback for India, the government has decided to withdraw the additional charges slapped by the TADA court against underworld don Abu Salem.

Italian Consul General meets Kerala DGP

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:58:46 +0530

The Italian Consul General met the Kerala DGP on Wednesday asking him to make proper arrangements in jail for the accused. The Italians reiterated the need for a joint investigation, but the Kerala police have said the court will decide.

Bank bailout for Kingfisher hangs in balance

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:49:45 +0530

Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have not agreed to extend further loans to the debt-crippled carrier, three banking sources said on Wednesday after reports that State Bank of India had agreed on a bailout loan package.

Need to analyse the incident: Italian Dy FM

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:40:32 +0530

Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Staffan De Mistura said that a proper dialogue was needed to have a proper solution.

It's a conspiracy of NIA: Aseemanand on Samjhauta

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:51:31 +0530

Samjhauta train bombing case accused Aseemanand on Wednesday denied knowing Kamal Chauhan, a disgruntled RSS worker arrested by the NIA recently in connection with the case. "I don't know Kamal Chauhan," Assemanand told reporters outside the special NIA Court.

Top Italian envoy negotiates release of 'killer' guards

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:10:03 +0530

A five-member Italian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Staffan De Mistura met Indian officials in Delhi to secure the release of the two naval officers in custody for allegedly killing two fishermen.

Send records of mercy petitions: SC tells states

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:40:40 +0530

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over delay in handling mercy petitions of death row convicts by the Centre and the states.

Kerala govt to give job to killed fisherman's widow

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:34:23 +0530

Dora, the widow of fisherman Gelastine who was killed by Italian securitymen last week, will be given a government job, the Kerala cabinet decided on Wednesday.

Indian cardinal caught in fishermen deaths row

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:20:11 +0530

The row over the alleged killing of two Indian fishermen by Italian naval guards has escalated. Italy is not only engaging diplomatically, but also working the Catholic channels through the Vatican to secure the release of the two guards accused of killing two Indian fishermen, according to reports.

Panel projects 7.5-8 pc growth rate for 2012-13

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:16:00 +0530

The Prime Minister's economic advisory panel on Wednesday projected 7.5 - 8 per cent growth rate for the next fiscal and said the country can achieve a higher economic expansion if the global environment turns favourable.

Adarsh scam: Maha govt seeks interim report

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:49:29 +0530

A year after an inquiry commission was set up to probe the scam-tainted Adarsh Housing Society, the Maharashtra Government has sought an interim report from the panel.

Indian cardinal caught in fishermen deaths row: Reports

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:40:09 +0530

A report claimed that Indian cardinal George Alencherry had appealed to the Kerala govt not to 'precipitate action'.

Malayali scientist discovers new amphibians

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:23:00 +0530

Malayali scientist SD Biju, working at the University of Delhi, has done it again. This time around, he has discovered a whole family of legless amphibians from Northeast India, with ancient links to Africa, a research finding that has just been published in a journal no less than the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London.

26/11: SC to hear Kasab's phone intercepts

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:54:32 +0530

The Supreme Court will hear intercepted conversation of Pakistani terrorists involved in 26/11 Mumbai attack with their handlers in Pakistan during the carnage.

2G: Essar, Loop promoters skip court again

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:27:42 +0530

The promoters of Loop Telecom and Essar Group failed to appear in court yet again on Wednesday. IP khaitan, Kiran Khaitan, Anshuman Ruia and Ravi Ruia have sought exemption from the proceedings.

Satara: Man kills daughter for refusing marriage

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:16:16 +0530

A 55-year old man who killed his daughter and surrendered to the police on Monday will be produced in court again on Wednesday.

J&K: 1 militant killed in Sopore encounter

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:05:08 +0530

A militant was killed and an army jawan wounded in a gunbattle between security forces and ultras in Sopore town in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday.

Pratibha Patil most merciful President in 30 yrs

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:32:24 +0530

President Pratibha Patil seems to be the most merciful of all presidents during the last three decades. She has commuted death sentences of 23 petitioners to life imprisonment, which is over 90 per cent of the total pardons granted since 1981.

Modern artist SH Raza turns 90 today

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:03:17 +0530

Syed Haider Raza, the grand old man of modern art, turned 90 on Wednesday. Raza set an auction record for modern Indian art when one of his paintings 'Saurashtra', sold for almost USD 3.5 million in London.

SC to hear plea on homosexuality today

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:59:52 +0530

The Supreme Court is expected to hear a petition challenging decriminalisation of homosexuality. It has asked anti-gay groups to explain why they believe homosexual acts are against the 'order of nature'.

Real Hero Girish educates children of sex workers

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:55:13 +0530

Girish Kulkarni has changed the face of the brothels of Ahmednagar. Through his tireless efforts he has ensured that no minors girls are bought and sold in Ahmednagar. He has also set up schools for the children of sex workers.

A new family of legless amphibians discovered

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:40:32 +0530

It's a great moment for conservation science. A group of Indian scientists has discovered an entire new family of amphibians in North East India.

2G: Loop, Essar promoters to appear before court

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:19:52 +0530

The promoters of Loop Telecom and Essar Group have been summoned to appear before the 2G court in Delhi on Wednesday. This comes a week after the Supreme Court refused to grant interim stay on the summonses issued against them and their officials by a special CBI court to appear before it on February 22 for their alleged involvement in a 2G spectrum scam offshot case.

Bhullar's plea hearing over death penalty today

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:41:28 +0530

The Supreme Court is expected to hear a petition challenging the death penalty given to militant Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. His mercy plea was rejected last year after he was given death penalty in a 1993 car bombing case.

Italy makes all efforts for release of naval guards

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:33:27 +0530

Italy has gone on a diplomatic offensive to rescue its nationals who have been accused of killing two Indian fishermen. A top Italian envoy will be in Delhi on Wednesday to negotiate their release, while the accused naval personnel will seek relief from the Kerala High Court.

CWG: District judge sends file back to trial court

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:46:16 +0530

The Delhi district judge on Tuesday sent the file of a corruption case releated to the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) to the trial court for hearing on February 23 and deferred the proceedings on a defence counsel's allegation doubting a fair trial.

Delhi: Man kills wife nagging him to give up drugs

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:21:32 +0530

A 36-year-old property dealer in west Delhi was arrested for murdering his wife, who was repeatedly urging him to give up his drugs habit, said police on Tuesday.

Rajasthan: 3 cops booked for 'custody death'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:42:03 +0530

Three policemen in Rajasthan's Bikaner city were on Tuesday booked for the death of a Dalit youth after he was detained and allegedly tortured at a police station last week, officials said.

'Right to Reject' on campaign agenda: Bedi

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:42:33 +0530

Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Tuesday said that the anti-corruption campaign's next step will be to demand the inclusion of a 'Right to Reject' button in EVM machines.

'Global slowdown, high interests affecting growth'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:24:47 +0530

High interest rates, coupled with adverse global situation, are impacting investment and economic growth, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.

FTN: Do the disabled continue to be discriminated against?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:58:31 +0530

Jeeja Ghosh, a woman suffering from cerebral palsy, was allegedly asked to deplane a SpiceJet flight at the Kolkata airport.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:42:06 +0530

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

Quantity of oil purchased from Iran maintained

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:26:06 +0530

India has not asked its refiners to cut crude oil purchases from Iran, which is facing tough US and European sanctions over its nuclear programme, a top Oil Ministry official said on Tuesday.

Family blames school for 6-year-old boy's death

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:50:53 +0530

The death of 6-year-old Pankaj in Karnal has pitted the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), yet no answers are forthcoming. Pankaj's family alleges that he was locked up for several hours in a small room by his kindergarten teacher in December for not doing homework.

Sanitation as important as defence: Jairam

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:59:53 +0530

In the upcoming budget to be presented on the March 16, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation may see a hike in allocation that could be anything between 40 to 60 per cent, which means that the allocation could go up from approximately 9500 crore. Rupees to at least Rs 14,000 crore.

Will India bend to Italian pressure?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:50:40 +0530

Italy is pulling out all the stops to rescue its nationals accused of murder of two Indian fishermen.

News 360: PM steps in to resolve NCTC row

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:33:10 +0530

Facing opposition from states and even his allies, the PM stepped in on Tuesday to resolve the Centre-state row over the National Counter Terror Centre. He wrote to 6 chief ministers claiming the NCTC will only be a co-ordination hub.

15,000 die each year crossing rail tracks

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:43:29 +0530

About 15,000 people die every year trying to cross the tracks of India's mammoth rail network, a 'massacre' that a government committee said was being ignored by railway authorities.

Kolkata rape: Suspect's fiancee offers to help

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:18:01 +0530

A Bengali actress and fiancee of Kader Khan, the prime accused in the alleged rape of an Anglo-Indian woman in Kolkata earlier this month, said on Tuesday she would help police in bringing the guilty to justice.

Sex scandal hits UIDAI, top officer transferred

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:17:05 +0530

The high profile Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is in the news once again and for all the wrong reasons. An IRS officer working for the project has moved court against a colleague, an IAS officer at the authority's Hyderabad office, over alleged sexual harassment.

HuJi link to Israeli Embassy attack?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:03:05 +0530

Investigators probing the Feb 13 bombing on an Israeli embassy car are tracking a possible Bangladeshi terror link to the attack blamed by Israel on Iran, sources said Tuesday.

Suspected ISI agent arrested in Delhi

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:21:57 +0530

A suspected ISI agent was arrested in the national capital from near the New Delhi Railway Station.

Jarawa video: Andaman police arrests constable

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:44:28 +0530

The Andaman & Nicobar police has arrested a constable in the case of the Jarawa tribes allegedly being exploited.

Act against teacher who traumatised 6-yr-old: NCPCR

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:38:15 +0530

The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights has expressed shock over the child's death in Haryana.

Delhi HC bombing: NIA detains one person

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:10:23 +0530

One person has been detained by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Delhi High Court bombing last year.

SC slams Gujarat Govt for case against Teesta

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:05:20 +0530

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Gujarat government for initiating a probe against social activist Teesta Setalvad for her alleged role in a case of illegal exhumation of the bodies of the 2002 riot victims, saying it is a "spurious" case to victimise her.

Dey murder case: Jigna Vora charged under MCOCA

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:59:21 +0530

Journalist Jigna Vora on Tuesday was booked under sections of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), Arms Act and Bombay Police Act in J Dey murder case. The Crime Branch filed a supplementary chargesheet detailing the role allegedly played by Vora in the murder of Mumbai-based journalist.

Ship probe: Italian guards move HC to quash FIR

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:39:54 +0530

The Italian navy guards of Enrica Lexie on Tuesday moved the Kerala High Court and filed a plea to quash the FIR against the two accused in the fishermen killing case. Sources said that a senior Supreme Court lawyer is likely to represent them.

Ship probe: Italian guards move HC to quash FIR

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:39:54 +0530

Kolkata rape case: Suspend policemen, says report

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:27:12 +0530

The Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, has submitted his report on the alleged misconduct of the Park Street Police personnel with the victim of alleged rape to the police commissioner.

Bhanwari case: Raj HC asks CBI to file affidavit

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:18:20 +0530

Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday directed CBI to file an affidavit supporting their petition for closure of the habeas corpus petition filed by Amarchand in the Bhanwari Devi case. The next date for hearing in Bhanwari Devi habeas corpus petition is on February 27.

Aarushi murder: CBI opposes transfer of case

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:05:27 +0530

The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it had opposed to transfer of the case of slain Noida teen Aarushi Talwar from Ghaziabad to Delhi.

Police train Bihar tribals to fight Maoists

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:08:42 +0530

In the densely forested Kaimur hills in Rohtas, villagers are now the Bihar Police's first line of defence against Maoists. The tribal in Rohtas district in Bihar who till yesterday didn't know much beyond sowing fields or grazing cattle are now being taught to pick up guns and shoot. The police are providing soft loans to the tribal to help them procure weapons and also training them to shoot for self-defence.

Dey murder: Police to file supplementary chargesheet

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:23:34 +0530

The Crime Branch is likely to file a supplementary chargesheet detailing the role allegedly played by journalist Jigna Vora in the murder of Mumbai-based journalist J Dey.

Real Hero Vijay's 'slum soccer' transforms lives

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:22:43 +0530

A sports teacher in Nagpur has been giving hope to slum dwellers. Vijay Barse has given young runaways and former drug addicts a new identity by setting up slum soccer.

Ship probe: Italian guards' arms to be seized

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:51:54 +0530

The Kerala police is likely to take the two Italian naval personnel back to their ship Enrica Lexie to seize the arms that were allegedly used to to fatally shoot two Indian fishermen on February 15.

Aarushi case: SC to hear Talwars' plea today

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:27:12 +0530

The Supreme Court is likely to hear the petition of parents of slain Noida teen Aarushi Talwar on Tuesday.

Indore: 11 arrested for gangrape of two girls

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:58:37 +0530

Eleven persons have been arrested for allegedly gangraping two teenaged girls at Betma town in the district, police said on Monday.

SC order on prosecution: Govt to seek review

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:54:43 +0530

The government is set to file a review petition against a recent Supreme Court order that set a deadline for granting sanction to prosecute public servants.

Kingfisher crisis: CEO to appear before DGCA

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:29:47 +0530

As Kingfisher Airlines feels the heat from the ongoing crisis, CEO Sanjay Aggarwal is expected to appear before the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday to explain why flights are being cancelled.

Olympus official found dead in Gurgaon: report

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:09:52 +0530

A top executive of Japan's scandal-ridden Olympus Corp has been found dead in a park outside New Delhi, an apparent suicide, a newspaper report said on Tuesday, quoting police.

Haryana: Traumatised 6-year-old student dies

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:11:12 +0530

Pankaj, a traumatised 6-year-old student who was allegedly locked up for several hours by his kindergarten teacher last month for not doing home work died on Sunday night. He was recovering at the PGI Rohtak hospital for a month.

Air India refutes charges of US airline industry

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:49:09 +0530

National carrier Air India on Monday refuted claims by US airline industry that financial support by the US Export Import bank to it for buying 27 aircraft will hurt the US carriers.

Dey murder: Chargesheet against Vora likely today

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:34:19 +0530

Mumbai police are likely to file a charge sheet against woman journalist Jigna Vora on Tuesday in the murder of senior scribe J. Dey who was shot dead in June last year, an official said.

First all India retail inflation data today

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:12:04 +0530

Starting from Tuesday the government will release the nation-wide Consumer Price Index (CPI) on a monthly basis for better reflection of retail price movement and to help the Reserve Bank take effective monetary policy steps to deal with inflation.

Eurocopter writes to Army Chief over delays in deal

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:52:59 +0530

Expressing "concern" over delays in finalising the deal for procuring 197 light helicopters for the defence forces, European defence major Eurocopter has written a letter to Army chief Gen VK Singh in that regard.

FTN: Does Indian society subject a rape victim to a morality test?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:58:22 +0530

The victim who was allegedly raped in a moving car earlier this month in Kolkata is determined to fight for justice.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:48:01 +0530

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

Should the government bail out Kingfisher?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:29:58 +0530

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has said that the government cannot give a bailout to private airlines, however, the banks can give money to the airlines under RBI norms.

Newsmaker of the day: Vijay Mallya

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:46:55 +0530

The Kingfisher Airlines on Monday virtually blamed the I-T authorities for the flight disruptions.

News 360: Kingfisher Airlines in dire straits

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:15:09 +0530

The cash strapped airline has been cancelling flights without even informing the travelers and this has prompted the DGCA to initiate an inquiry. The KFA is already crippled after tax authorities attached its bank accounts over non-payment of dues last week. Unpaid employees also went on a flash strike in Kolkata. Services in other metros and tier 2 cities have been hit as well.

34 Kingfisher pilots quit in Feb: sources

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:37:48 +0530

At least 34 pilots of struggling Kingfisher Airlines have quit earlier this month, with the total number rising to about 80 since last October, industry sources said on Monday.

Italy criticises India for arresting its naval guards

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:02:40 +0530

Criticising the Kerala Police for arresting servicemen acting to protect a cargo ship from pirates. Italian foreign ministry on Monday said that Italian authorities should be allowed to deal with allegations its forces killed two Indian fishermen.

Air fares rise due to Kingfisher cancellations: agents

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:38:02 +0530

Cashing in on Kingfisher's flight cancellations, major airlines have jacked up their fares on many busy air routes by 10-25 per cent over the past few days.

27 injured in roof collapse at IFFCO plant

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:27:11 +0530

At least 27 workers were injured, 11 of them seriously, when the roof of a silo caved in at an Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative Limited (IFFCO) plant in Paradip on Monday.

Over 22 new projects in 2012: Shipping Minister

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:24:29 +0530

The Shipping Ministry proposes to undertake over 22 new projects worth about Rs 16,000 crore in 2012, Shipping Minister GK Vasan said on Monday.

Govt invites applications for TRAI chief's post

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:18:27 +0530

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has invited applications for TRAI Chairperson's post, which will fall vacant on the retirement of JS Sarma in May.

Cop in video footage on dancing Jarawa identified

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:52:32 +0530

Andaman and Nicobar Island police have identified one of its personnel who was allegedly involved in the controversial 'human safari' episode where members of Jarawa tribe were made to dance in return for food by foreign tourists.

I-T may get to re-open returns beyond 6 years

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:47:44 +0530

Government may grant the Income Tax department powers to re-open tax returns of beyond six years in specific cases of black money where "foreign assets" are involved.

Deplaned Jeeja wants public apology from SpiceJet

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:37:22 +0530

42-year-old Jeeja Ghosh, a woman suffering from cerebral palsy, was allegedly asked to deplane a SpiceJet flight at the Kolkata airport on Monday. A report in the national daily 'The Indian Express' said that the pilot mistook the passenger for a mentally challenged patient.

Firing probe: Italian crew sent to police custody

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:57:31 +0530

A Kollam court on Monday remanded the two Italian Naval guards, accused of killing two Indian fishermen, in judicial custody for two weeks till March 5 and sent them to police custody for three days.

PM conferred honorary doctorate by IARI

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:36:40 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Monday conferred honorary doctorate by the country's premier agriculture research body Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in recognition of his contributions to the development of the farm sector.

Cleaner takes out MEA official's car, runs over 2

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:32:12 +0530

A joyride by a cleaner ended up snuffing out the life of two men when he rammed the car, owned by a senior External Affairs Ministry official, into them in south Delhi on Monday, police said.

Firing probe: Italian crew produced in court

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:19:11 +0530

Five days after two Indian fishermen were killed in firing from their cargo ship off Kerala coast, two Italian Naval guards were on Monday produced at the House of Magistrate in Kollam. Youth Congress and BJP workers were seen protesting outside the magistrate's residence in Kollam.

'Guilty' Italian sailors can't be pardoned: Vasan

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:48:49 +0530

The killing of two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast in firing allegedly by two Italian marines on board an oil tanker is an 'unpardonable crime' and the guilty would be punished, Shipping Minister GK Vasan said in Chennai on Monday.

Anna to get Rs 25 lakh award for rural development

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:48:47 +0530

Social activist Anna Hazare will receive an award of Rs 25 lakh from a Delhi-based organisation for his contribution to rural development.

MP STF to probe journalist's murder

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:05:47 +0530

A day after a local journalist, along with his family members, was found allegedly murdered in his house; the Madhya Pradesh government on Monday announced an STF-level probe into the incident.

Border areas need to be developed: Antony

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:24:21 +0530

Stating that all border areas need to be developed, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday said secure and non-porous international borders must remain the topmost priority of the Centre.

JJ Valaya closes WIFW with Kangna Ranaut

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:23:21 +0530

Valaya's collection named 'Azrak', meaning rare and uncommon, showcased a cultural partnership and pact that bore a tradition of rich visual craft.

Fishermen case: crew to request for probe in Italy

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:16:00 +0530

Italian lawyers claim that they have begun a separate probe into the alleged killings of two Indian fishermen in Italy and will ask Indian authorities to allow them to continue the probe in Italy itself.

New telecom policy likely to be cleared by April

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:51:14 +0530

The Department of Telecom has chalked out a timetable for implementation of new telecom policy - NTP2011 - according to which it would be cleared by the end of April this year.

Israeli embassy attack: Police still in the dark

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:55:03 +0530

A week into the car bomb attack on Israeli embassy car in New Delhi, investigators are yet to find any breakthrough in the case as the wild goose chase for the attacker on a red motorcycle has yielded nothing.

Kolkata rape: Mamata didn't interfere, claim police

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:51:38 +0530

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bnaerjee is meeting top police officials in Kolkata to discuss Park Street rape case. Mamata had earlier claimed that the incident was a "fabricated story" intended to malign her government. Mamata came under severe criticism for her comments from all political circles. The woman was allegedly raped at gunpoint after being picked up in a car from outside a night club at Park Street on February 5.

High-level probe ordered into Junagadh stampede

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:34:24 +0530

The Gujarat government has ordered a high-level inquiry into the stampede at the Bhavnath Temple's annual Mahashivratri fair in Junagadh, which left six pilgrims dead and over 40 injured.

Kerala: temple treasure evaluation begins

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:27:22 +0530

The mammoth task of sorting out and documenting all the treasure found in Kerala's Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple began on Monday on the orders of the Supreme Court.

Differently abled asked to deplane SpiceJet flight

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:03:28 +0530

A woman suffering from cerebral palsy was allegedly asked to deplane a SpiceJet flight at the Kolkata airport. A report in the national daily 'The Indian Express' said that the pilot mistook the passenger for a mentally challenged patient.

HC relief for man who killed wife over cooking

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:05:16 +0530

The Bombay High Court has reduced the life sentence awarded to a man, who killed his wife for not cooking food for him, to ten years in jail saying the crime was not pre-planned.

Italian naval guards to appear before magistrate

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:32:49 +0530

Two naval guards of the Italian ship Enrica Lexie, charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast, will be produced before a local magistrate in Kollam on Monday afternoon.

Sindhutai, a mother of many abandoned children

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:03:38 +0530

Beaten up and thrown out of her house by her husband at a very young age, Sindhutai Sapkal lived on the streets till she found her calling in life. She is now a mother to many abandoned children and runs four homes in Pune.

Evaluation of Kerala temple treasure today

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:31:33 +0530

The mammoth task of sorting out and documenting all the treasure found in Kerala's Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple will begin on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court.

More Kingfisher flights cancelled, DGCA acts

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:28:45 +0530

The trouble for the Kingfisher Airlines failed to end on Monday as 16 more flights were cancelled in Mumbai and Bangalore while two others were rescheduled in the morning. This came a day after as many as 28 flights were cancelled on Sunday.

Junagarh: Stampede at Mahashivratri fair, 6 dead

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:56:53 +0530

Six people including two children died in a stampede in the Junagadh district in Gujarat on Sunday night and 20 others were injured.

Criticism won't deter me: Kolkata rape victim

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:25:13 +0530

The 37-year-old mother of two who was allegedly raped in a moving car earlier this month in Kolkata is determined to get justice. Speaking to CNN-IBN, she said that caustic remarks won't stop her in her fight for justice.

Italian crew to be brought to Kollam today

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:22:40 +0530

The two Italian Navy personnel who allegedly shot two Indian fishermen dead were taken into custody on Sunday and will be brought to Kollam on Monday. They were earlier taken on shore and detained by the Kerala police. They will face a possible murder charge, even as the diplomatic standoff in New Delhi continues.

Fresh woes for Kingfisher as it cuts flights

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:44:54 +0530

Kingfisher Airlines, faced with mounting losses and starved of cash, said it had reduced operations but promised to return to full service within days.

Indo-Pak border saw $154,000 trade on single day

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:20:19 +0530

Goods worth more than $154,000 (Rs 14 million) were traded through the Pakistan-India border in Rawalakot on a single day on Thursday, officials said.

Kolkata: Fire engulfs cotton and foam factory

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:21:00 +0530

A fire engulfed a cotton and foam factory in Kolkata on Sunday night. There were no reports of any injuries, however.

Junagarh: 6 die in Mahashivratri fair stampede

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:02:04 +0530

At least six people were confirmed dead and several others injured in a stampede that took place at a Mahashivratri fair in Junagarh, Gujarat.

Raja acted on his own in 2G case: Justice Ganguly

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:22:02 +0530

Former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly says that former Telecom Minsiter A Raja acted unilaterally in the 2G spectrum mess and that his Cabinet colleagues are not to be blamed.

BCCI owes Rs 373 cr in taxes for 2009-10: I-T dept

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:06:19 +0530

The Income Tax department has demanded over Rs 413 crore as tax from the world's richest cricket body, the BCCI as per its income assessment for the year 2009-10, of which only Rs 41 crore have been paid. This was revealed in response to an RTI query.

Losing sleep over subsidy leakage: Pranab

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:16:12 +0530

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said it is the subsidy leakage that makes him lose his "sleep", and not the quantum of subsidy itself.

Passengers suffer as Kingfisher crisis worsens

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:45:40 +0530

The Kingfisher Airlines is already crippled after tax authorities attached its bank accounts over non-payment of dues last week.

Ship probe: Italian delegation meets MEA officials

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:09:16 +0530

Police on Sunday questioned two Italian crew members over the killing of the Indian fishermen, but their surrender is delayed.

Road accidents cost India $ 20 bn every year

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:32:10 +0530

India suffers a staggering hit of Rs 1 lakh crore ($20 billion) every year due to road accidents, according to the International Road Federation (IRF), which says the country lacks "political will" to tackle the menace.

Indians killed: Police questions Italian ship crew

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:18:02 +0530

Kochi Police on Sunday began questioning crew members of Italian ship Enrica Lexie over the killing of two Indian fishermen near Kochi port on February 15. The interrogation was started by the police using interpreters said sources.

Maldives: What prompted India to back early polls?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:55:57 +0530

Initially in support of the coup in Maldives, India has now changed it's position and wants early elections in the island nation. But initially, the speed with which the largest democracy in the world abandoned the youngest democracy in Maldives has left many bewildered. what has prompted this change?

Italian ship crew to be in police custody soon

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:32:04 +0530

The Kochi Police Commissioner is on the Italian ship who's crew is wanted for killing of 2 Indian fishermen.

Kochi: Police Chief on board Italian ship

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:58:00 +0530

The Italian Consul General and his team are at the Kochi harbour and will be going to the ship shortly.

Kolkata rape case: Will Mamata apologise?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:40:27 +0530

The West Bengal government has a lot to answer in the Park Street rape case after Kolkata police who had earlier ridiculed her, are now saying that CCTV camera footage shows the victim was indeed telling the truth. The victim of the brutal rape was first mocked by the police, even the Chief Minister rubbished her complains as a conspiracy to malign her government. A state minister questioned the morality of the victim. Now it turns out that the victim was telling the truth. The police now say that she was raped at gunpoint as she claims.

Raja solely responsible for 2G mess: Justice Ganguly

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:25:08 +0530

Former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly says that former Telecom Minsiter A Raja acted unilaterally in the 2G spectrum mess and that his Cabinet colleagues are not to be blamed.

Warrant against Azhar in cheque bounce case

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:58:27 +0530

A Delhi court on Friday issued a non-bailable warrant against Congress MP and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin for his repeated failure to appear before it in connection with a cheque bounce case.

Indians killed: Ship to hand over 2 guards?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:06:23 +0530

Time is running out for Italian ship Enrica Lexie to hand over two marines for questioning in connection with the killing of two Indian fisherman. The deadline expires at 8 am on Sunday.

Fishermen killed: Ship to hand over 2 guards

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:27:50 +0530

Italian authorities have agreed to hand over two guards of Enrica Lexie to Kerala Police for questioning after Minister of External Affairs SM Krishna on Saturday talked to his Italian counterpart Giulio Maria Terzi di Sant'Agata regarding the Indian fishermen killing incident.

Justice Shah refuses to head Guj encounters probe

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:54:24 +0530

Former Supreme Court judge MB Shah, who had been entrusted with the task to look into the alleged fake encounters between 2002 to 2006 in Gujarat, has informed the apex court that he cannot head the inquiry as he is already 'overburdened' with other probes.

Kolkata: Police say woman was raped, arrest 3

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:35:48 +0530

The Kolkata Police took a complete U-turn on Saturday in the Park Street rape case, saying that the accused used different names and that there were reasons to believe that this was not their first alleged act of criminality. The police also confirmed that the victim had, indeed, been raped.

Crew will face probe for killing fishermen: India

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:30:17 +0530

Minister of External Affairs SM Krishna on Saturday told his Italian counterpart Giulio Maria Terzi di Sant'Agata that Indian law will have to be followed in the fishermen killing incident and the crew of Enrica Lexie will have to face probe.

Kerala elated as Alencherry ordained cardinal

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:55:23 +0530

Catholics in Kerala were elated as Mar George Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly diocese of the Syro-Malabar Church, was on Saturday ordained a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Many of the Catholics, who form 50 per cent of the over seven million Christians in Kerala, were glued to the live coverage from the Vatican as Alencherry was ordained by the Pope along with 21 other bishops from various countries.

Fishermen killed: Italian, Indian officials to talk

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:30:51 +0530

Italian authorities are scheduled to talk to the Indian officials on Saturday night regarding the killing of two Indian fishermen allegedly by the crew members of Italian ship Enrica Lexie.

Really Inspiring Person: Twitter and the RIP bug

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:40:44 +0530

There is a new kind of death doing the rounds on social networking sites. Created by the 'Twitterati' RIP or Really Inspiring Person has successfully managed to cause mass confusion by talking about (and thus trending) the deaths of celebrities, who in real life, are perfectly hale and hearty.

Kolkata rape case: Police arrest two persons

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:34:33 +0530

Two days after hinting that the four accused in the alleged rape of a woman in Kolkata had alibis, the police have now arrested two of those accused. The police now say the victim was assaulted by the four men.

Norway NRI case: Grandparents to stage protest

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:06:17 +0530

A day after the Indian couple in Norway were allowed to meet their children for the first time in 3 months, their families in India have decided to fight on. They plan to stage a dharna outside the Norwegian Embassy to demand the custody of the kids.

Goa bus accident: Police arrest driver, 7 dead

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:54:23 +0530

The Goa Police has arrested the driver of the school bus that met a fatal accident on Saturday morning after he lost control of the vehicle, plunging it into the Kalvi river near Aldona village near Panaji. The police confirmed that 7 people were dead, of whom 4 were students. One person is still said to be missing.

Goa Carnival off after school bus accident

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:06:23 +0530

The Goa Carnival was called off on Saturday after a terrible accident involving a school bus, in which 4 people reportedly died, of whom 2 were students. Initial reports suggest that the driver lost control over the vehicle and it fell into the Kalvi river. The incident happened near Aldona village, 15 kms from Panaji.

Major fire in Hyderabad, at least seven dead

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:04:33 +0530

Seven persons, including four children, were burnt alive after a fire broke out in a colony of construction workers in Medchal mandal of neighbouring Ranga Reddy district this afternoon.

Teesta water sharing: Foreign secy meets Mamata

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:23:56 +0530

Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai is reportedly meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a bid to settle the Teesta water sharing agreement. The West Bengal CM had earlier written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raising objections over the Farakka Barrage water-sharing with Bangladesh.

Goa: School bus falls into river, 15 missing

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:55:30 +0530

A school bus on Saturday plunged into a river at Aldona village, 15 kms away from Panaji, leaving over 12 students missing.

26/11: Court accepts chargesheet against Headley

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:18:57 +0530

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has accepted a chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Toiba agent David Coleman Headley in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case.

Here's what led to Sena-BJP victory in Mumbai

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:36:19 +0530

MiD DAY digs deep to explain the factors that led to the Sena-BJP combine's victory, and the city's dismal turnout, yet again in the BMC polls.

Mumbai: CNG to cost more from today

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:32:36 +0530

The prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) used by 1.04 lakh auto rickshaws and 42,000 taxis in Mumbai have been increased from Sunday.

Mr Thackeray, here's what Mumbai wants

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:21:41 +0530

Poor voter turnout or no, Mumbaikars expect the Sena-led Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to turn the dismal state of affairs around, and fulfil their aspirations of making Mumbai, if not Shanghai, at least, more liveable.

Real Heroes: Ordinary people, extraordinary services

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:26:32 +0530

In the last five years, CNN-IBN has brought you stories of courage, heroism, of ordinary people who have dedicated their lives to extraordinary service.

'Italian ship firing unfortunate, unacceptable'

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:17:29 +0530

Terming as "unfortunate" the killing of two Indian fishermen by gun shots from an Italian ship, Shipping Minister GK Vasan on Saturday said appropriate punishment should be given to the guilty.

Indian IT cos employ over 100,000 people in US

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:55:15 +0530

Indian companies have invested more than $ 26 billion in the US in the last five years and the IT companies employ more than one lakh people in that country, New Delhi's top diplomat in Washington has said.

Fishermen killed: Probe faces location hurdle

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:53:44 +0530

No arrests have been made even two days after the two Indian fishermen were killed allegedly by the crew members of Italian ship Enrica Lexie. As the issue has taken a diplomatic turn, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be consulted and advice of Ministry of External Affairs will also be taken in this regard.

Air India staff caught stealing at IGI airport

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:53:16 +0530

Two baggage assistants of Air India were apprehended while they were allegedly trying to steal laptops and mobile-phones inside the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said on Friday.

Indian fishermen killed: Big questions

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:32:18 +0530

Two days after two Indian fishermen were shot dead by security officials of Italian cargo vessel Enrica Lexie after being mistaken for pirates near Kochi port, there has been no headway in the proceedings.

Indians killed: No arrests yet, PM to intervene

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:20:30 +0530

Over 48 hours since two Indian fishermen were killed allegedly by the crew members of Italian ship Enrica Lexie, no arrests have been made despite orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Timeline: Attacks on Indian fishermen in 2011

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:08:36 +0530

Two fishermen in a fishing boat were shot dead on February 15 by security officials of an Italian cargo vessel in the deep sea after being mistaken for pirates near Kochi port. The sources said that the crew of Enrica Lexie is not cooperating with the investigations. The Indian authorities say there is nothing to suggest that the fishermen were in the wrong in fact it appears the ship was reckless in opening fire.

Sikhs oppose release of 1984 riots accused

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:49:42 +0530

Following widespread protests by the Sikh community, the Lieutenant Governor has reversed the decision to grant premature release to Kishori Lal, who is one of the main convicts in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Fishermen deaths: Italian crew avoids questioning

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:32:23 +0530

The captain of the ship says a final decision will be taken only after diplomats from his country arrive in India.

New Russian helicopters inducted in IAF

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:17:18 +0530

The Indian Air Force has formally inducted its latest aerial weapon, the Russian MI-17 V5 helicopter.

26/11: order on Headley chargesheet today

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:43:00 +0530

It has been close to three months after the National Investigative Agency filed its chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Toiba agent David Coleman Headley; an NIA court is likely to pronounce its order on the chargesheet on Saturday.

Indians killed: No arrests yet despite MHA order

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:21:24 +0530

The crew on the Italian ship Enrica Lexie that shot two Indian fishermen are yet to be arrested despite orders from the home ministry. The sources say crew members are not cooperating with the investigations.

'Indo-Russia space ties can overwhelm developed nations'

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:43:04 +0530

The joint efforts of India and Russia can overwhelm many developed nations in space technology, a senior Russian official said on Friday.

Rural area retail inflation highest in Maharashtra

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:26:22 +0530

The government on Friday said that the rate of inflation for rural workers moved up in a majority of states during January, with Maharashtra witnessing the highest level of price rise and Tripura the lowest.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:48:06 +0530

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

News 360: Bal Thackeray rules Mumbai

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:18:29 +0530

In Pune, the NCP is likely to emerge as the single largest party, but will be able to take the control of the civic body only with the help of the Congress.

Now, Kolkata police say rape must have occurred

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:08:02 +0530

The alleged rape of an Anglo-Indian woman took another curious turn on Friday with the police, who had earlier found "discrepancies" in her statement, conceding that an offence must have occurred, though the West Bengal government with a woman as chief minister maintains it is a cooked up case.

Baby Falak's brain infection starts subsiding

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:31:31 +0530

Two-year-old Falak on Friday showed some signs of improvement with doctors saying the infection in her brain has started subsiding. Doctors are waiting for the infection to come down further to conduct another life saving surgery on her.

Army to issue retirement note to Gen Singh

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:20:32 +0530

The Army will issue the retirement note about his tenure ending on May 31, 2012 to General VK Singh next week. The Army has decided to send the notice after the Army Chief withdrew his petition over the age controversy from the Supreme Court.

I-T official who led raids on Ponty transferred

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:47:31 +0530

A senior income tax officer, S S Rana, who led raids on the businesses of Uttar Pradesh liquor baron Gurpreet Chadha alias Ponty Chadha, was on Friday transferred. The transfer of the official has come after reports that information on the raid was leaked to Chadha.

Balwa pursued 2G licence issue of Swan: witness

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:40:28 +0530

A prosecution witness in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case on Friday told a Delhi court that Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa, an accused in the case, was pursuing the licence and spectrum issue of the firm and co-accused Vinod Goenka had nothing to do with it.

Soon, Railways to charge you for keeping you safe

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:53:34 +0530

Pay more if you want to travel safe is what a high level committee on railway safety has recommended. The panel has suggested that a safety cess of Rs 5000 crore per annum should be levied from passengers.

Vodafone case: Centre moves SC seeking review

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:49:22 +0530

The Centre on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its verdict holding that the Indian Income Tax Department does not have jurisdiction to levy Rs 11,000 crore as tax on the overseas deal between Vodafone International Holdings and Hutchison Group.

AMRI director gets bail, pleas of 4 others rejected

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:18:24 +0530

The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted bail to AMRI director RS Agarwal but rejected similar pleas of four other board members of the private hospital, where over 90 people suffocated to death in the December 9 fire tragedy.

CBI seeks global help to recover black money

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:09:20 +0530

The CBI on Friday stressed the need for cooperation with international law enforcement agencies to trace and recover illegal wealth stashed abroad.

We take fishermen death incident very seriously: Antony

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:46:40 +0530

The Defence Minister, refused to give more details in the incident, in which guards on an Italian ship fired at and killed two Indian fishermen.

1993 Mumbai blasts: SC stays case against Salem

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:53:50 +0530

The Supreme Court stayed the TADA proceedings in two cases against alleged gangster Abu Salem in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case in view of Portugal court's order terminating his extradition to India.

Firing by Italian crew error of judgement: Coast Guard

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:22:18 +0530

The firing by crew of the Italian merchant vessel that left two Indian fishermen dead was an "error of judgement", the Coast Guard said. The vessel, Enrica Lexie, had not reported the incident.

Dow should not sponsor Olympics: Jayanthi Natarajan

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:10:59 +0530

A day after the International Olympic Council (IOC) turned down the Indian Olympics Association's (IOA) request to drop Dow as a sponsor for the Olympics, Enviroment Minister Jayathi Natarajan on Friday slammed the decision. Jayanthi said, "Someone who is responsible for such a tremendous environmental disaster should not sponsor Olympics."

AMRI fire: HC verdict on directors' bail plea today

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:19:55 +0530

The Calcutta High Court is expected to give its verdict on the bail plea of 5 directors of the AMRI hospital on Friday. A total of 9 directors and four employees were arrested in connection with the fire that claimed over 90 lives.

Perspective on homosexuality should change: SC

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:51:44 +0530

Homosexuality should be seen in the context of changing society as many things which were earlier unacceptable have become acceptable with passage of time, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday.

Norway NRI case: Parents to meet children today

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:16:14 +0530

In a breakthrough in the Norway custody row involving Indian couple Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya and their children, an agreement has been reached with the Norwegian child welfare services to allow the couple to meet their children on Friday.

Italian guards to be arrested over fishermen deaths

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:27:11 +0530

The armed guards on the Italian merchant navy ship are facing murder charges and will be arrested after they allegedly killed two Indian fishermen on Wednesday. The ship docked at Kochi port will be allowed to leave soon, while the crew members will be granted Consular visits.

'Ban Gita' court battle restarts in Russia

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:31:43 +0530

Hindus in Russia are bracing for a fresh court battle against attempts in the Siberian city of Tomsk to get their sacred 'Bhagavad Gita' branded as "extremist literature" and banned, after the state prosecutors filed an appeal against an earlier judgment in December last year throwing out their case.

India may allow Pakistani investments

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:55:20 +0530

In a major step forward towards normalising business ties, the Indian government plans to bring changes in the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to allow investments from Pakistan, a senior government official said on Thursday.

Hunger deaths: Assam CM asks for detailed report

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:32:19 +0530

After CNN-IBN exposed hunger deaths in Silchar, Assam CM Gogoi has asked for a report from the district administration.

The age controversy is behind me: VK Singh

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:14:02 +0530

The Army Chief General said that he was happy with the way things were dealt with in the age row.

BMC polls: Why do the elite stay away from voting?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:59:33 +0530

Only 46 per cent of Mumbaikars turned out to elect the people to run the maximum city.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:51:56 +0530

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

News 360: Italians shoot down Indian fishermen

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:32:28 +0530

The BCCI has agreed to various demands raised by the Sahara Group who had cut its ties with the cricket governing body.

Police will interrogate the crew: Kerala minister

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:11:47 +0530

Police waiting for permission from Home and External Affairs Ministries and Italian embassy to summon the cargo ship crew, said Minister of Fisheries and Ports K Babu.

The Last Word: India, a friend of two enemies

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:57 +0530

As the enmity between Iran and Israel escalates, we ask - which is the better long term friend for India?

Are our fishermen soft targets in international waters?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:54:52 +0530

Two Indian fishermen have been shot dead by an Italian navy personnel on board a merchant ship.

Deadlock in water: Police yet to question Italian crew

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:54:47 +0530

The crew of the Italian ship Enrica Lixie is likely to be questioned on Friday as the ship began moving from its current location, slated to be anchored at the Kochi harbour by 1 am. All the agencies have been put on alert.

TRAI report ruled out 2G auction: witness

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:03:46 +0530

A Department of Telecommunication (DoT) official on Thursday testified before a Delhi court, trying the 2G spectrum case, that the 2010 TRAI report said that it was not "feasible" to auction the spectrum.

IAF to induct latest Russian armed helicopters

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:46:24 +0530

India will induct its latest Mi-17 V5 armed helicopters from Russia that will greatly enhance its capabilities to carry troops and cargo at higher altitudes.

UIDs to help in getting LPG, phone connections

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:39:40 +0530

The Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI) has begun two-pilot projects that would allow public sector oil marketers to make LPG transfers as well as getting mobile connectivity easier and transparent for consumers, its chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday.

Italian crew to be booked for killing Indian fishermen

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:48:06 +0530

The Indian government has decided to register a case against the security personnel on board Italian ship Enrica Lexie, which did not report the shooting incident off Kerala cost that that left two fishermen dead to maritime authorities.

West Bengal: Ex-Dunlop employee dies of hunger

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:31:24 +0530

Retired employee Kailash Harijan succumbed to ailments generating from malnutrition and abject poverty at the closed Sahagunj unit of Dunlop tyre factory in Hooghly district or West Bengal.

Thomas Cook India Q4 revenue grew by 31 pc

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:25:34 +0530

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd revenue in Q4 grew by 31 per cent, with a corresponding increase of 20 per cent for the year ended December 2011. The Outbound Leisure and MICE businesses have been key contributors, with an impressive revenue growth of 52 per cent for Q4 and 53 per cent over the previous financial year.

Black money estimates lack proof: Switzerland

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:07:50 +0530

Days after CBI Chief's statement that Indians are the largest depositors in Swiss banks, Switzerland on Thursday said such estimates and statistics lack evidence and are uncorroborated.

Different explosives used in India, Thailand

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:52:00 +0530

Investigations seem to suggest that the nature of explosives used in attacks in Thailand and India, where an Israeli diplomat's wife was targeted, are different. According to Home Ministry sources, while C4, which is a military explosive, was used in Thailand, nitrate and potassium based bomb was used in Delhi.

Mumbai world's 2nd cheapest city, Delhi 4th

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:16:48 +0530

A high rate of inflation may be pinching hard on day-to-day life of people in the country, but a global survey has named two Indian cities - the financial hub Mumbai and the national capital New Delhi - among the four least expensive places across the world.

Delhi's per capita income highest in country

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:03:34 +0530

In reflection of growing economic prosperity, the per capita income of Rs 1.16 lakh in 2009-10 in Delhi is highest in the country. The monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) of Delhiites living in urban areas has increased from Rs 2,078 in 2008 to Rs 2,905 in 2010, which is also highest in the country.

Human safaris: UN panel appealed to take up issue

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:50:18 +0530

Amidst concern and inquiries in India, a London-based tribal rights group on Thursday appealed to a UN committee to renew its call to close the key Andaman Trunk Road to stop "human safaris" in the islands.

V-Day drug: youngsters get high on cobra venom

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:55:54 +0530

It wasn't just heart-shaped chocolates and bright red roses that saw a spurt in sales this Valentine's Day. A deadly drug prepared from cobra venom gave a new high at parties in the national capital and surrounding areas.

Fishermen killed: India summons Italian envoy

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:44:02 +0530

The Italian Embassy on Thursday claimed that the Italian navy personnel on board Enrica Lexie fired warning shots after they were allegedly attacked in international waters by the men on the Indian fishing vessel. Two Indian fisherman died in the shooting by the Italian merchant vessel off the coast of Kerala on Wednesday night.

Mumbai airport ranked third for 'service quality'

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:06:27 +0530

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), Mumbai, has been adjudged among the top three performing airports of last year in the airport service quality survey, by the Airport Council International.

Radia tapes: Centre to reply on Tata's plea

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:02:45 +0530

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the government on whether it could share the probe report on leakage of controversial Radia tapes with Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata.

Himachal court summons Karmapa over currency row

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:59:18 +0530

Tibetan religious head and the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje has been summoned by a Himachal Pradesh court in March over the seizure of foreign currency worth Rs.70 million from his monastery in 2011.

Police questions Kolkata rape victim overnight

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:46:24 +0530

The Kolkata rape victim, who claims to have tracked down her rapists on Facebook, was allegedly questioned overnight on Wednesday by the police. Her questioning began in the police station on Wednesday night and continued till 5 am on Thursday, according to sources.

Mumbai polls: why 24,000 cops can't vote today

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:28:37 +0530

Police personnel and election officers will be unable to vote as they haven't received postal ballots. Some senior cops say subordinates should have taken the initiative themselves.

CBDT to probe who leaked Ponty Chadha raids info

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:23:08 +0530

The Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) will investigate how information on the Income Tax department's raids on liquor baron Gurpreet Chadha alias Ponty Chadha was leaked earlier this month.

Mumbai: Woman jumps off building with son

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:06:06 +0530

A 32-year old woman committed suicide by jumping off the 12th floor of a building along with her 3-year-old son.

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2012: A curtain raiser

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:28:25 +0530

The Autumn-Winter edition's curtain raiser was presented by designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil and for their part they went the whole 9 yards.

Indian fishermen mistaken for pirates, shot dead

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:04:22 +0530

Two fishermen, one each from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, in a fishing boat were on Wednesday shot dead by security officials of an Italian cargo vessel in the deep sea after being mistaken for pirates, an official said.

Bangkok blasts linked to Delhi car blast?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:15:36 +0530

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected to attend a counter-terrorism conference in Pakistan on Thursday. This came three days after the blasts in Delhi and Bangkok. Investigations now seem to suggest that there are numerous similarities in both attacks.

HP: India's highest sex ratio in Lahaul, Spiti

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:05:01 +0530

Tribal Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest sex ratio in the country with 1,017 females for every 1,000 males, Chief Minister PK Dhumal said on Wednesday.

1984 Sikh riots: Release of accused stayed

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:06:46 +0530

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna has reversed a decision of commuting life sentence of a convict in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and asked Delhi's Sentence Review Board to give it a relook following protests by a section of Sikh community.

Police mocked me: Kolkata rape victim

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:44:45 +0530

A mother of two who was allegedly raped at gunpoint inside a moving car in Kolkata tracked down her rapists on social networking website Facebook and took snapshots of their photographs to file a complaint against them.

24 per cent Indian kids go hungry daily: survey

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:53:46 +0530

India may be an economic success story. But a 'Save the Children' study says around a quarter of Indian kids in the 0-6 age group go without food every day.

2 Indian fishermen mistaken for pirates, shot dead

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:02:02 +0530

India-Pakistan visa rules to be eased

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:48:54 +0530

India and Pakistan on Wednesday took a big step forward in strengthening trade relationship by easing visa rules. The move is aimed at normalising trade ties by the end of the year.

How serious is the starvation problem in tea gardens?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:57:50 +0530

Tea garden workers get lower than minimum wage, inedible rations and don't even get proper medical facilities.

Israel envoy was target of car blast: Thai official

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:55:14 +0530

Thailand has claimed that the Israel embassy car blast was linked with the blasts in Bangkok.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:45:44 +0530

CNN-IBN exposes hunger deaths in tea gardens of Assam. Iran loads a new generation of nuclear reactors on live television.

Assam: Medical help eludes starving workers

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:26:15 +0530

The malnourished and starving workers of the tea garden of Silchar don't get the essential medical help as the area has a non-functional national rural health mission with no qualified doctors, electricity and water supply.

Hunger deaths haunt tea gardens of Assam

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:13:36 +0530

In a shocking revelation from the northeastern part of the country, CNN-IBN has exposed hunger deaths in the tea gardens of Silcher even as the state government has rubbished the claims of it and reopened the garden.

News 360: Iran reveals new indigenous uranium centrifuge

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:24:31 +0530

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, however, said his country's nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes.

Car blast probe: Israel team joins Delhi Police

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:19:04 +0530

In the latest development in connection with the probe into the Israel embassy car blast, the Delhi Police on Wednesday found an abandoned motorcycle which they suspect could be the one used in the attack.

New spectrum regime to augur well for telecom sector: TRAI

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:32:54 +0530

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal unveiled new norms for the telecom sector. India will allow mergers and acquisitions in the telecoms sector that create combined market share of up to 35%, under a quick and simple process.

Tiwari paternity row: Sharma not Rohit's father

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:17:26 +0530

A DNA report, placed before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, said that Rohit Sekhar, who claimed to be veteran Congress leader ND Tiwari's biological son, was not fathered by the man whom his mother had married.

Telcos can have more spectrum, to pay uniform fee

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:40:12 +0530

The government on Wednesday announced the new telecom policy (NTP) allowing operators to hold higher spectrum, pay uniform license fee across services besides permitting liberal merger and acquisition, with a view to provide quality services at affordable prices.

Designer duo Shantanu-Nikhil open WIFW 2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:22:52 +0530

Models sashayed down the runway in metallic hued dresses and gowns with bright colors like pink and green thrown in.

Kolkata woman tracks down rapists on Facebook

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:16:11 +0530

A 37-year-old woman who was allegedly raped at gunpoint inside a moving car in Kolkata tracked down her rapists on social networking website Facebook and took snapshots of their photographs to file a complaint against them.

Illegal outflow of Rs 66,085 cr prevented: Pranab

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:11:32 +0530

The Government's efforts to deal with the menace of black money helped in checking tax evasion as alert revenue officials prevented illegal outflow of over Rs 66,000 crore by MNCs during the last fiscal.

Israeli forensic team reaches Delhi, examines car

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:10:32 +0530

Two days after bike-borne terrorists carried out a bomb blast in an Israeli embassy car in New Delhi, an Israeli forensic team on Wednesday reached the national capital to help in the probe.

2G: SC not to grant protection to Essar, Loop

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:52:04 +0530

In a setback to Essar group and Loop Telecom, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim stay on the summonses issued against them and their officials by a special CBI court to appear beore it on February 22 for their alleged involvement in a 2G spectrum scam offshot case.

No SIT report for Zakia in Gujarat riots case just yet

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:02:54 +0530

A Gujarat trial court on Wednesday rejected Zakia Jafri's application asking for a copy of the SIT report on the Gulbarg Society Massacre case. The Metropolitan court has asked SIT to submit all the relevant documents before the court by March 15. The trial court may decide on February 29 if the lawyers of Zakia Jafri and other NGOs can see the report.

Zakia getting the SIT report a victory for us: Teesta Setalvad

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:14:12 +0530

Activist Teesta Setalvad said that she was happy with the court order to give the SIT report to Zakia Jafri.

Zakia still can't see the report: SIT Counsel

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:57:41 +0530

The Gujarat court has directed the SIT to give its report in the Gulbarg Society Massacre within a month.

Police commandos for Israeli embassy staff

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:20:07 +0530

Delhi Police has tightened the security of Israeli embassy staff in Delhi.

Iran has no role in Israel embassy attack: Envoy

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:07:27 +0530

Iranian Ambassador to India Mehdi Nabizadeh on Wednesday denied Iran's role behind the Israel embassy car attack.

India set to harvest 250mn tons foodgrains: PM

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:53:12 +0530

Exceeding target, the country is set to harvest a record 250 million tonnes of foodgrains this year, as efforts to push farm growth seem to be paying off, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday.

Trainee pilots are only allowed to observe: Ex-DGCA official

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:40:44 +0530

A Jet Airways pilot allowed a trainee pilot to take over from the co-pilot and land the aircraft.

Security tightened for Israel embassy officials

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:34:29 +0530

Two days after the blast in an Israeli embassy car in the national capital, the Delhi Police has tightened the security of the Israeli embassy staff in Delhi according to sources.

Mumbai: 105 Scotch bottles hidden in lingerie

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:22:23 +0530

Excise officials were taken by surprise yesterday when they found 105 Scotch bottles hidden in suitcases filled with ladies undergarments and other clothes. In the run-up to the BMC elections, the excise department had tightened their vigil, in an attempt to avoid any alcohol smuggling. However, during one of their raids, they found the expensive alcohol in the bags of four people returning to the city from Goa.

Seven visually impaired to be inducted into IAS

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:13:45 +0530

Seven visually impaired candidates who had in 2008 cleared the IAS examination but were denied induction, have finally received their orders following intervention by the Prime Minister, a representative group for persons with disabilities said on day.

Trainee pilot lands Jet Airways in trouble

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:59:26 +0530

The DGCA sources said that the trainee pilot who landed the flight had only 50 hours of training on Boeing 737.

Kasab's rights not violated: Maha govt to SC

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:52:14 +0530

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday opposed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Ajmal Kasab's plea for leniency in the Supreme Court. Placing arguments in the court, the Maharashtra government said, "Kasab's rights have not been violated."

India, Saudi Arabia to augment defence cooperation

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:49:14 +0530

India and Saudi Arabia have decided to set up a joint committee on defence cooperation to work out the contours of the relationship and give a boost to military ties between the two nations, as well as explore ways of cooperation in fighting piracy in the Indian Ocean.

Safety mock-drills help Delhi prepare for disaster

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:46:23 +0530

The exercise is being carried out by the National Disaster Management Authority at more than 300 locations.

Delhi ignores own quake peril warnings

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:48:24 +0530

The ramshackle neighbourhoods of northeast Delhi are home to 2.2 million people packed along narrow alleys. Buildings are made from a single layer of brick. Extra floors are added to dilapidated buildings not meant to handle their weight. Tangles of electrical cables hang precariously everywhere.

Embassy attack: Forensic report submitted to MHA

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:40:12 +0530

The forensic report of Monday's Israeli embassy car blast has been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs and another copy was being sent to the Delhi Police special cell. The details of the report were awaited.

Delhi: Baby Falak's 5-year-old brother found

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:10:44 +0530

aby Falak's five-year-old brother was found in Uttam Nagar in Delhi on Wednesday. He will be handed over to Munni, who has claimed to be the two-year-old's mother. The boy had been missing for months and a search was launched in Delhi and Bihar after Munni's story came to light.

SRK is West Bengal's brand ambassador

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:41:12 +0530

Gujarat may have the Big B, but Bengal has King Khan. Not to be outdone by Narendra Modi in roping in tourists, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has enlisted the help of Shah Rukh Khan by making him the state's brand ambassador.

Trainee lands Jet Airways plane; pilot suspended

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:24:48 +0530

A Jet Airways pilot and two cockpit crew members have been suspended for two and a half months for allowing a trainee pilot to take over from the co-pilot and land the aircraft in Mumbai, endangering the lives of all on board.

Israel embassy attack: no breakthrough in probe

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:17:20 +0530

It's been 48 hours since terror struck the heart of the capital's high-security diplomatic area, leaving four people including a diplomat's wife injured and there has still been no breakthrough in the case. The four were injured after an explosion in an Israeli embassy car on Monday.

Delhi: Disaster management mockdrill today

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:50:36 +0530

Delhi will witness one of the biggest coordinated mockdrills on Wednesday through which preparedness of various agencies will be checked by creating simulated situations across the city involving schools, colleges, metro network, malls, markets, hospitals and road transport.

26/11: SC to hear Kasab's plea for leniency

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:39:06 +0530

The Supreme Court is set to hear Ajmal Kasab's plea to commute his death sentence in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. The 24-year-old was the only Pakistani terrorist to be caught alive and convicted on four counts. He has appealed for leniency citing his age. The Maharashtra government will oppose his plea.

Pakistan defers MFN status to India

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:43:09 +0530

Pakistan on Tuesday deferred its decision to finalize a list of goods it does not want to import from India, an important step towards granting it the most favoured nation (MFN) status.

RBI to buy govt securities worth Rs 10,000 cr

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:16:38 +0530

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced that it will purchase government securities worth Rs 10,000 crore through open market operations on Friday to ease the current liquidity crisis.

Infosys should realise WB stand on SEZ: Chatterjee

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:32:49 +0530

West Bengal Industries and Commerce Minister Partha Chatterjee on Tuesday said IT major Infosys Technologies should "realise" the position of the state government on special economic zones (SEZs).

India launches WTO cotton complaint against Turkey

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:19:14 +0530

India has launched a trade complaint against Turkey's policies on imports of cotton yarn, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on its website on Tuesday.

'Timely action saved illegal transfer of Rs 66k cr'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:32:07 +0530

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said timely action by revenue authorities prevented illegal transfer of Rs 66,085 crore by multinational companies in 2010-11.

US hopes India will import less Iran oil

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:51:09 +0530

The United States on Tuesday hoped that India would join other countries of the world in importing less oil from Iran.

'Cyber crime increasing in India at fast clip'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:54 +0530

The Union Home Ministry would like to work with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) in the area of cyber crime, which is growing very fast, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said.

Jet suspends pilot for allowing trainee to be copilot

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:16:03 +0530

Jet Airways had suspended the pilot of one of its flights and another cockpit crew for two and half months for allowing a trainee pilot to take over from co-pilot to land the plane in Mumbai, endangering all those onboard.

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:43:24 +0530

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

Is our VIP secure area not so secure?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:31:32 +0530

The attack on the Israel embassy car has raised fresh questions on VIP security in India.

Newsmaker of the day: Alon Ushpiz, Israel's Ambassador

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:12:52 +0530

Israel's Ambassador to India Alon Ushpiz said he has more than 100 per cent faith on Indian investigators.

News 360: India goes diplomatic over Israel-Iran terror war

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:39:06 +0530

Home Minister P Chidambaram confirmed that the attack on an Israeli embassy car was sophisticated and the bomber well trained.

The Last Word: Is India caught in Israel-Iran crossfire?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:18:20 +0530

Israel blames Iran for the embassy car blast while India says it's too early to blame anyone.

Israel embassy car blast: Complex probe ahead

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:54:30 +0530

The investigators say the attack on the wife of an Israeli embassy official was a well planned and sophisticated operation carried out by a highly trained bomber. The explosive used was a stick-on palm sized bomb, with a self triggering mechanism, never used in India before.

India worried over Israel-Iran battle on its soil

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:49:59 +0530

India suddenly finds itself caught in the crossfire between Israel and Iran - two enemies, which are New Delhi's friends. So worried is India that within hours of Monday's attack it had asked both Israel and Iran to ensure their covert war isn't played out on its soil.

Embassy car attack raises VIP security scare in Delhi

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:26:49 +0530

The first of its kind stick-on bomb attack raises questions about VIP security in the national capital.

Eyewitness describes the Israel embassy car blast

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:06:43 +0530

Manjeet Singh, who received mild injuries in the blast, was behind the Innova car but on a different lane.

Delhi Police grope for clue, no help from CCTV

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:05:45 +0530

Delhi Police on Tuesday groped for clues in the terror attack on an Israeli Embassy car in New Delhi and CCTV footage did not provide much help even as investigators recovered magnetic pieces from the device used for exploding the sticky bomb.

Thorough probe needed in embassy car attack: BJP

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:45:01 +0530

The BJP on Tuesday cautioned that the bomb attack on an Israel embassy vehicle in New Delhi should not be viewed as a one-off incident and needed thorough investigation even as it slammed the government over "failure" to solve the nine terror strikes since 26/11.

Israeli experts to join embassy car blast probe

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:37:10 +0530

More than 24 hours after the car blast outside the Israel embassy in New Delhi which injured four people, investigators have said that it was a sophisticated attack carried out by a trained person.

26/11 attack: Ajmal Kasab pleads for life in SC

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:46:31 +0530

The sole convict in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, on Tuesday pleaded with the Supreme Court to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment.

Bihar grew at 11.3 pc in last 5 years: Deputy CM

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:26:25 +0530

Bihar's average economic growth rate in the past five years stood at 11.3 per cent, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi said on Monday.

Veena Malik denies spying for ISI: Delhi Police

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:50:56 +0530

Controversial Pakistani actress Veena Malik has denied allegation of spying for the ISI, Delhi Police on Tuesday told a court in New Delhi which had asked it to look into a complaint seeking lodging of an FIR against her after her alleged nude photographs appeared in an Indian magazine.

Plea of 2G accused against IOs' presence rejected

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:32:00 +0530

A plea by two 2G case accused challenging the presence of the CBI investigating officers in the court room during the trial of the case was on Tuesday dismissed by the Delhi High Court.

Unfazed by US, India to step up ties with Tehran

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:31:32 +0530

Unfazed by US sanctions and Israel linking Tehran to the attack on an Israeli embassy car in New Delhi, India is set to ramp up its energy and business ties with Iran, with a Commerce Ministry team heading to Tehran to explore fresh business opportunities.

Israel, India to step up engagement to fight terror

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:58:44 +0530

Undeterred by the attack against its diplomat in New Delhi, Israel on Tuesday vowed to step up ties with India to jointly fight against the menace of terrorism.

Delhi's IGI Airport ranked second in the world

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:37:06 +0530

Indira Gandhi International Airport has been ranked second in the 25-40 MPPA category in the Airport Service Quality awards given by the Airports Council International for 2011. IGI Airport has steadily improved its quality levels and ranking over the last five years after management was transferred to DIAL.

Delhi: Metro smart cards may soon be used in buses

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:06:14 +0530

Very soon, Delhi Metro commuters can use their 'smart cards' for travel in DTC and cluster bus services in the city that would eventually be integrated with the national common mobility card.

Cong pledges to turn Nagpur into Singapore

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:06:18 +0530

The Congress-NCP led alliance is locked in a tough battle in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation with the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena combine which is facing anti-incumbency factor as well as allegations of misrule and corruption ahead of the civic polls in Maharashtra.

Reddy rules out deregulation of diesel prices

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:57:53 +0530

Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy on Tuesday ruled out deregulation of diesel prices and said he had demanded that the government compensate state-owned oil firms for the losses they made on not raising prices of petrol.

Blast a terror strike, target was envoy's wife: PC

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:33:09 +0530

The attack on an Israeli embassy car in New Delhi on Monday afternoon was a terror strike and carried out by a very well-trained person, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Tuesday. It was the first time that the Indian government had admitted that the Israeli embassy car blast was a terror attack.

Inflation will cool down further: Pranab

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:10:38 +0530

Inflation fell to a two-year low of 6.55 per cent in January as compared to 7.41 per cent in December, 2011.

Thane: Traffic cop beaten up by rickshaw driver

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:04:06 +0530

A traffic constable of the Thane district rural police was allegedly bashed up by a rickshaw driver at the Dahisar check post, police said on Tuesday.

The perfect look for Valentine's Day

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:51:20 +0530

For many middle-aged men and women, it means turning over a new leaf. Cosmetologists assert that clinics have been abuzz with a steady stream of middle-aged men and women in the run up to the day earmarked for celebrating love.

Israel may target Iran after embassy car attack

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:18:12 +0530

As tension mounts following Monday's attack on an Israeli embassy car in New Delhi, Israel may hit Iran where it hurts the most, by targeting its oil and nuclear facilities. Israel may strike Iranian targets using its F-16 and F-15 fighters and bombers crossing the Iraqi airspace.

Iran's role being probed in Israel embassy blast

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:56:08 +0530

Iranians residing in Delhi are being investigated in connection with Monday's attack on an Israeli embassy car that left four people injured, including a diplomat's wife. The Delhi Police has intensified checking of hotels in the Pahar Ganj area of Delhi while photo identities and passport copies of all Iranians have been taken by the police.

RDX not used in Israeli embassy car attack

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:50:38 +0530

The preliminary investigation into the attack on the Israeli Embassy car in Delhi on Monday afternoon has ruled out the use of RDX. Sources say that the damage to the car was caused due to the fire and not because of the explosion.

Inflation drops to 2-year low of 6.55 pc in Jan

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:35:09 +0530

Headline inflation fell to an over two-year low of 6.55 per cent in January on cheaper food items, which may prompt the Reserve Bank to cut policy rates in the coming months.

Car blast not an intelligence failure: SM Krishna

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:25:14 +0530

External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Tuesday said that Monday's Israel embassy car blast in Delhi was not an intelligence failure. "India has not failed, this kind of an isolated incidence can happen in any democratic country of the world," Krishna said in an interview with CNN-IBN.

Norway NRI case: Krishna to meet grandparents

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:24:54 +0530

Foreign Minister SM Krishna will be meeting the grandparents of Abhigyan and Aishwarya, the children of the Norway NRI couple Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya, on Tuesday at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The children were taken away by Norway's Child Welfare Services in May 2011 on grounds that the parents were not taking care of the children properly.

Israeli embassy attack: US offers help to investigators

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:37:15 +0530

The US on Monday said it condemned the attack on the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered assistance to investigators. She said, "We condemn all forms of terrorism and we stand ready to assist in investigations of these acts and others because of the importance we place on having a strong international front against terrorism."

Embassy car blast: MHA holds review meeting

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:27:32 +0530

The Ministry of Home Affairs held a review meeting on Tuesday following Monday's blast in an Isreali embassy car, that left four people injured.

Guilty will be brought to book: SM Krishna

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:26:16 +0530

Foreign Minister SM Krishna said on Tuesday that those involved in the attack on the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi will be brought to book. He added that he was in touch with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Avigdor Lieberman.

Israel embassy blast: device used first of its kind

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:03:58 +0530

Investigations into the explosion outside the Israeli embassy in Delhi's high-security area that left four people including a diplomat's wife injured, are on. Investigators are waiting for the Central Forensic Lab report, which will reveal the exact nature of the explosive used in the attack.

Petition filed against Gen Singh at Chandigarh AFT

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:56:08 +0530

Trouble seems to be brewing up for Army chief General VK Singh yet again as the Chandigarh bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal is all set to hear a petition against him, filed by Major General TS Handa. Maj Gen Handa filed an appeal against Singh saying his "annual confidential report" had been "spoilt" as he could not change the Army chief's date of birth.

India a battleground for others' wars?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:40:53 +0530

Monday's attack near the Israeli embassy in the national capital has far reaching implications. This is not the first time Israel has come under attack in India. What could become an alarming warning is that Israel's war against Islamists in the world can find a battlefield in India as well.

Iran says Israel itself staged attack in India

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:33:20 +0530

Investigation into the the explosion outside the Israeli embassy in Delhi's high-security area that left four people including a diplomat's wife injured, is on.

Israel embassy attack: Device used worries police

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:29:04 +0530

Investigation into the the explosion outside the Israeli embassy in Delhi's high-security area that left four people including a diplomat's wife injured, is on. Sources have told CNN-IBN that an incendiary explosive device was used in the attack. That is a device that can itself start a fire.

2G licences: SBI's loss could be Rs 100 cr

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:52:49 +0530

State Bank of India on Monday said the loss to it could be Rs 100 crore, in the worst case scenario, following the Supreme Court order cancelling 122 second generation mobile licences.

Israeli diplomat undergoes 2 surgeries; critical

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:29:13 +0530

The Israeli woman diplomat, who was injured in a suspected terror attack on an embassy car in New Delhi, on Monday night underwent two major surgeries and her condition was stated to be "critical but stable".

India, Pakistan agree to dismantle trade barriers

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:23:43 +0530

India and Pakistan are committed to dismantling all non-tariff barriers to boost bilateral trade and strengthen business and economic relations, commerce ministers of the two countries said on Monday.

Oil cos ask govt to compensate them for losses

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:08:57 +0530

Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm, on Monday said it along with other state-owned fuel retailers has asked the government to compensate them for revenue losses incurred on selling petrol below imported cost.

European Union hopeful of higher FDI in India

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:46:05 +0530

The European Union, India's leading partner in terms of trade and investment, is hopeful of higher foreign direct investment in India in the coming years.

FTN: Is it difficult to get successful prosecutions in riot cases?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:57:01 +0530

The Ahmedabad court hearing the 2002 riot cases will decide on the special investigation team's final report on February 15.

India @ 9 with Veeraraghav, Suhasini Haidar

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:48:38 +0530

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

Eight bogies of Durg-Puri Express derailed

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:35:57 +0530

At least eight bogies of the Durg-Puri Express jumped off the track between Nuapada-Lakhna in Bolangir district of Odisha on Monday but there was no report of any loss of life, railway sources said.

Should Salman Khurshid apologise to the EC?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:33:05 +0530

Action against Khurshid as demanded by the Election Commission for his defiance on the subquota issue appears unlikely.

Aligarh: Noted Urdu poet Shahryar dies at 76

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:28:43 +0530

Noted Urdu poet and Jnanpith awardee Akhlaq Mohammed Khan, who shot to fame for penning Ghazals in Bollywood classics like 'Umrao Jaan', passed away in Aligarh on Monday after a protracted illness at the age of 76.

News 360: Israeli embassy car blast leaves 4 injured

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:52:30 +0530

Wife of a diplomat is taken into surgery with shrapnel injuries to her spine. Israel blames Iran for the attack.

Embassy car blast is Iran sponsored terrorism: Israel envoy

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:42:41 +0530

Israel Ambassador to India, Alon Ushpiz, said that the country had full faith on Indian authorities.

Maoist torch Tata Steel vehicles, equipments

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:17:14 +0530

Maoists shot dead a man suspecting him to be a police informer and torched two vehicles and three drilling machines belonging to private steel major Tata Steel in East Singhbhum district, police said.

Israel PM blames Iran for embassy car blast in India

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:06:07 +0530

An explosion in an Israeli embassy car in the heart of New Delhi left a diplomat's wife, Tal Yeshova, and three others injured on Monday. While the diplomat's wife was taken into surgery with shrapnel injuries to her spine, the other three suffered superficial injuries.

LeT method used in Israeli embassy car blast?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:27:43 +0530

Was the modus operandi of Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda put to use by terrorists who carried out an explosion in an Israeli Embassy car in New Delhi on Monday?

25 greatest poetry quotes as SMS on V-Day

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:16:44 +0530

If your own words did not quite hit the mark - take a hint from the masters of this art. We give you 25 best poetry quotes that you can use as SMS on Valentine's Day.

10 bizarre things to do on Valentine's Day

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:09:04 +0530

This Valentine's Day will be special for Manuel Uribe, the world's heaviest man - he will tie the knot with longtime girlfriend Claudia.

Device used to trigger blast: Delhi Police

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:58:57 +0530

The Delhi Police on Monday confirmed that a blast took place in the Israel embassy car. However, the police refused to comment if it was a terror attack.

'Foreign substance' in Israel embassy car: Govt

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:55:17 +0530

Initial investigation suggested that "foreign substance" was attached to an Israeli embassy car leading to the explosion in the vehicle, Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry Ajay Chadha said on Monday night.

Car explosion: Krishna speaks to Israeli minister

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:52:30 +0530

In the wake of an explosion in a car belonging to the Israeli embassy here, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart and told him that a probe had begun and the law of the land will take its course.

Quiz: How well do you know 'Valentine's Day'?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:29:07 +0530

'Def Ministry spent 70 pc modernisation funds'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:06:53 +0530

Ahead of the Union Budget, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday said his ministry has spent over 70 per cent of the modernisation funds allocated to it for the current fiscal.

Terror timeline: Delhi blasts since 1997

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:06:42 +0530

A car belonging to the Israeli Embassy caught fire after a minor explosion in Delhi's Tughlak Road on Monday injuring two people. It is the 17th blast that rocked Delhi since 1997.

SC stays trial of Kandhamal nun rape case

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:52:37 +0530

The trial of a case involving rape of a Christian nun allegedly by religious fanatics during the 2008 Kandhamal riots in Orissa was stayed on Monday by the Supreme Court.

Moral brigades to keep off this Valentine's Day

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:21:15 +0530

This Valentine's Day, couples can snuggle up on park benches and corners unhassled. Moral brigades who crack down on love-struck couples on Valentine's have no intention to play spoilsport on Feb 14, an activist of a right wing group said.

Sonata Investment Ltd was part of RADAG: witness

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:17:31 +0530

A 2G case prosecution witness on Monday told a Delhi court that Sonata Investment Limited, allegedly involved in transfer of funds between Swan Telecom and Reliance ADA Group, was a part of the latter but Anil Ambani was not on its board of directors.

$500 billion black money stashed abroad: CBI

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:44:32 +0530

Speaking on the issue, CBI Director AP Singh said the largest depositors in Swiss Banks were reported to be Indians.

Full text of the CBI Director's speech on black money

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:36:32 +0530

Indians are the largest depositors in banks abroad with an estimated $ 500 billion (nearly Rs 24.5 lakh crore) of illegal money stashed by them in tax havens, the CBI Director AP Singh said on Monday.

Delhi: blast in Israeli Embassy car, 4 injured

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:24:17 +0530

A car belonging to the Israeli Embassy caught fire after a minor explosion in Delhi's Tuglak Road on Monday injuring four people. An Israeli Embassy spokesman said that the car was near the embassy when the incident occurred and added that one of those injured was a woman diplomat.

Shivani murder: SC issues notice to RK Sharma

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:34:58 +0530

The Supreme Court on Monday sought dismissed IPS officer RK Sharma's response on a Delhi police plea challenging his acquittal in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case.

Indians have stashed over $ 500 bn abroad: CBI

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:19:36 +0530

Indians are the largest depositors in banks abroad with an estimated $ 500 billion (nearly Rs 24.5 lakh crore) of illegal money stashed by them in tax havens, the CBI Director said on Monday.

Mumbai: 4 electrocuted during poll campaign

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:11:51 +0530

A party worker's flag accidentally touched an overhead high-tension wire during canvassing for NCP. Three others who tried to set him free were also electrocuted in Thane district.

Age row a closed chapter: Antony

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:52:54 +0530

Defence Minister AK Antony, however, remained speculative on whether Army chief General VK Singh could resign.

Mumbai: no desi daru, only whisky for votes

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:37:43 +0530

Workers gripe that the money slum dwellers are getting from redevelopment has made their palate more discriminating, and costly. Also, women voters can't be courted with just sarees; they want accessories as well.

SC asks Centre about action taken against ex-CJI

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:54:54 +0530

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to apprise it on the action taken against former Chief Justice KG Balakrishnan. The Supreme Court's view pertains to charges of amassing disproportionate assets by Balakrishnan.

Wary of V-day, Vellore park to stay closed

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:51:00 +0530

VELLORE: Lilting instrumental songs play on mobile phones as hot pakodas and appalams are passed around this is a usual scene wit..

Japan to invest more in Tamil Nadu: Jaya

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:46:00 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday announced that major Japanese investment would be coming to Tamil Nadu very soon since the State has emerged as a key recipient of Japanese Foreign Direct Investment in recent times.

Antony wants row closed on army chief's age

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:24:38 +0530

A.K. Antony expressed happiness that the controversy over Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh's age had been resolved and hoped that everyone would work together to strengthen national security.

Close Army Chief age row chapter, says Antony

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:11:43 +0530

Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday expressed happiness that the controversy over Indian Army chief General VK Singh's age had been resolved and hoped that everyone would "work together to strengthen national security".

ASEAN nations to meet in Delhi today

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:23:05 +0530

Economic integration, non-traditional security challenge and evolving security will be discussed at a high-level dialogue which will be attended by delegates from 10-member countries of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the national capital on Monday.

Army Chief sticks to schedule, to leave for UK

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:20:04 +0530

Army Chief General VK Singh is leaving for the UK on Monday on a five-day official visit as scheduled that could ward off speculation about his resignation soon after he lost the legal battle on his age row in the Supreme Court.

Samjhauta blast: NIA arrest key accused

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:23 +0530

In a possible breakthrough in the Samjhauta Express blast investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed to have arrested the man who allegedly placed the bomb on the India-Pakistan train in February 2007.

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.