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Major security lapse in issuing visa to Rana couple

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:12:28 +0500

An inquiry has revealed that the Indian Consulate in Chicago was guilty of a major security lapse while issuing visas to Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani- Canadian arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting terror strikes in India, and his wife.

Mulayam turns 71 cuts 71 kg laddoo

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:55:42 +0500

The 71-kg laddoo looked apt, but the guitar shaped fluffy birthday cake appeared slightly out of place. These were the two that party workers made the Samajwadi Party supremo, Mulayam Singh Yadav cut on his birthday at the party's state headquarters' lawn on Sunday morning, reports HT Correspondent.

Nainital s slumdog Millionaire girl on a mission to spread education

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:52:45 +0500

It may not be as thrilling as `Slumdog Millionaire’ but this real life saga is far more inspiring than Danny Boyale’s Oscar winning flick. It’s about a slum girl who dreams it big, not for herself alone but for all the ``rag picker’’ children of the town she lives in. And she is zealously trying to realise that dream by spreading education among them, reports Deep Joshi.

Three injured in firing in Ahmedabad

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:51:27 +0500

Three persons were injured when some people fired at them using country-made pistols in Sabarmati area here early this morning, police said.

VHP demands action against Raj Thackeray for anti Hindi stance

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:41:34 +0500

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has severely criticised MNS president Raj Thackeray for his stance against Hindi saying he is indulging in vote bank politics and dividing the country.

Geelani freed on bail

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:35:11 +0500

Hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who was arrested last week to prevent him from addressing students of a medical college here in connection with his campaign for withdrawal of troops from the state, has been released on bail.

Hideout busted in Kishtwar three rifles recovered

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:33:01 +0500

Army on Sunday busted a hideout and recovered three rifles in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, Army officials said.

ULFA denies hand in Nalbari blasts

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:12:22 +0500

Banned militant outfit ULFA has denied involvement in Sunday's twin bomb blasts in Nalbari, which claimed six lives and left more than 54 injured.

Three Lashker activists arrested in J K

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:07:03 +0500

Security forces today arrested three activists of militant outfit Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) in Kishtwar and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

India China join hands on more representation in WTO

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:05:21 +0500

The political differences between India and China notwithstanding, the two countries are working in unison at the World Trade Organisation.

Plastic wholesale market under scanner

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:02:10 +0500

Stepping up its drive against use of hazardous plastic bags in the capital, Delhi government has asked the enforcing agencies to crack down on the owners of the shops selling the items within the market areas, including those in the walled city.

Certain people actually lobbying in mills favour Pawar

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:58:39 +0500

Under attack from the opposition for its "industry friendly" sugarcane pricing policy, Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said it was complete scrapping of the sugarcane ordinance that would, in fact, help mill owners.

Home Secy to probe Gaffoor s remark issue

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:56:17 +0500

Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil has asked State Chief Secretary (Home) Chandra Iyengar to conduct an inquiry on the issue of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Hassan Gafoor being quoted by a news magazine, accusing four senior officers of dereliction of duty during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Bofors case CBI refuses to reveal info on Q under RTI

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:29:47 +0500

The CBI, which has decided to close the case against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, has refused to reveal information about him relating to Bofors payoff case under the RTI Act on the ground that it will "impede" the prosecution of the accused.

Peace Run in Mumbai to demand zero tolerance against terror

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:23:03 +0500

Demanding zero tolerance against terrorism, thousands of people including renowned wrestler Khali and Kashmiri girl Rukhsana, who killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in J-K, on Sunday participated in a 'Peace Run' organised in Mumbai.

National Investigation Agency files chargesheet in its first case

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:03:18 +0500

Moving swiftly in its first case, the National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet against 14 people, including politicians and bureaucrats, in connection with the alleged siphoning off developmental funds allotted to North Cachar Hills in Assam in nexus with militants.

Koda converted J khand into a milch cow Modi

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:56:16 +0500

Jharkhand which had been "a golden goose" during the RJD regime in undivided Bihar has been converted into a milch cow after its creation as a state, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi said on Sunday.

Over 25 000 working at Metro sites trained to avoid mishaps

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:53:29 +0500

After 14 people lost their lives in mishaps involving the Delhi Metro in the past six months, DMRC has trained over 25,000 people engaged in its construction activities on how to avoid accidents during work.

Harshad Mehta s family alleges judge biased

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:52:06 +0500

Family members of Harshad Mehta, accused in the 1992 stock market securities scam, have filed an application before the trial judge in the Bombay High Court alleging that he was biased and should recuse himself from hearing matters.

Bail denial for 180 days even if arrest comes before group ban

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:20:32 +0500

One can be denied bail for upto 180 days though the organisation the accused worked for at the time of the arrest might not have been a banned group, the Supreme Court has held.

6 killed 54 injured in Assam twin blasts

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:47:23 +0500

Six people were killed and 54 others injured in two blasts suspected to have been triggered by ULFA near a police station in Nalbari town of Assam, five days ahead of the banned militant outfit's raising day. See map

Now NSUI to pick up office bearers through election

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:41:59 +0500

As part of its efforts to ensure that deserving leaders get prominence, the NSUI will now elect its office bearers, dumping practice of selection under which the organisational heads were handpicked by the leadership.

BSP to contest all assembly seats in Jharkhand

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:37:29 +0500

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said here that her party would contest all assembly seats in Jharkhand.

Detectives may be used to check IPR violations during CW Games

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:10:35 +0500

Private snooping agents may be used to carry out special checks on violation of Intellectual Property Rights on official trademarks and brand merchandise of the Commonwealth Games next year to avoid monetary loss to the tune of crores of rupees.

32 yrs in power CPI M still not a role model for Left FB

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:05:50 +0500

A CPI(M)-led Left Front government may be in the saddle for 32 years in West Bengal, but one of its constituents Forward Bloc feels that the dispensation has "failed" to act as a role model of Leftism and attract others to their stream of ideology.

Soumya murder case accused seeks discharge

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:57:13 +0500

One of the accused in the sensational murder case of TV scribe Soumya Vishwanathan has approached a Delhi court seeking discharge on the ground that police have failed to link him with the offence.

No record on Syama Prasad Mookerjee s death available

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:55:15 +0500

Does any document exist pertaining to the death of Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee in a Jammu and Kashmir prison 55 years ago?

Journos demand ban on Saamna

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:09:45 +0500

A protest led by the Press Club of India on Saturday against the Shiv Sena attack on offices of IBN Lokmat asked the Election Commission to de-recognise the party and demanded a ban on it's mouthpiece Saamna.

Policeman killed five injured in landmine blast

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:20:40 +0500

A policeman was killed and five others were critically injured in a landmine blast by Maoists near Maker police station in Bihar's Saran district on Sunday.

US shares info with India on Headley s ISI links

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:21:07 +0500

The US disclosed to India new information linking the anti-terror plot hatched by expatriates David Coleman Headley and Tahawuur Rana with some elements in the ISI and said it will reveal the name of a key Pakistani national linked to the Mumbai carnage in a week's time.

Underworld possibly involved in Irla firing

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:40:55 +0500

The two men who shot at an Irla businessman on Wednesday could possibly belong to some gang, police have said, reports HT Correspondent.

Is Raut setting Sena s agenda

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:38:30 +0500

His brother is the suspect in the attack on Marathi channel IBN Lokmat’s office in Mumbai on Friday, reports HT Correspondent.

Rana lived near Gujarat police chief s bungalow

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:33:24 +0500

The National Investigation Agency and the Gujarat police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad have found that alleged Lashkar-e-Tayyeba operative Tahawwur Rana had visited Ahmedabad three months after 21 synchronised bomb explosions rocked the city, reports Stavan Desai.

Driver of cash van detained

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:30:12 +0500

The Amboli police on Friday night detained the driver of a cash-transport van who fled with the van and stole Rs 40 lakh of the Rs 83 lakh in cash it contained, reports Shahkar Abidi.

Co operative Court has 3 000 cases pending

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:26:32 +0500

Kamla Shah (name changed) has been doing the rounds of the Co-Operatives Act court since 1987, reports Vignesh Iyer.

Help at your doorstep

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:23:39 +0500

They will pick up your laundry and your children, pay your bills, plan your taxes and your holidays, organise your poojas and parties, update your files and your wardrobe, and accomplish almost every annoyingly banal but necessary thing on your to-do list, save finding true love. What you can’t do or don’t want to do, simply outsource, reports Tasneem Nashrulla.

Gafoor may face action

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:21:44 +0500

Former Mumbai police commissioner Hasan Gafoor could face disciplinary action for accusing senior police officers of not willing to take on terrorists on 26/11, reports HT Correspondent.

Bombay Chamber Orchestra to pay tribute to 26 11 victims

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:20:06 +0500

The Bombay Chamber Orchestra (BCO) will pay a tribute to the victims of 26/11 at the National Centre for Performing Art (NCPA), Nariman Point, on Sunday, reports Aarefa Johari.

State puts up report on website

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:16:09 +0500

The state government put up the entire report of its fee recommendation committee on its website on Saturday, requesting parents to submit suggestions by December 10, reports HT Correspondent.

The studio s secrets

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:14:09 +0500

Nargis Dutt in a resplendent sari wearing a rather agonised expression stares down from several of Mehboob Studio’s ageing walls. Posters of Mother India abound at this half a century old film studio and iconic Bandra landmark, reports Purva Mehra.

Judiciary EC slow to act against poll misconduct

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:08:20 +0500

The government on Saturday slammed the Election Commission and the judiciary for “going slow” on cases of electoral misconduct registered against candidates and political parties during elections, reports Nagendar Sharma.

New guvs for Assam Gujarat Tripura

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:04:56 +0500

Former Orissa Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Janaki Ballabh Patnaik was on Saturday appointed the governor of Assam while Dr Kamla has been transferred to Gujarat from Tripura, reports HT Correspondent.

Politicos funded Assam rebel group

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:04:42 +0500

The National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) maiden chargesheet has exposed the nexus militants in the Northeast enjoy with politicians, bureaucrats and contractors, report HT Correspondents.

No decision on Kalyan yet says BJP

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:02:15 +0500

BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi has indicated that a decision on re-inducting former chief minister Kalyan Singh into the party might have to wait till the new BJP president takes charge in December, reports HT Correspondent.

Don t talk to Centre aide tells Mirwaiz

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:59:56 +0500

National Front leader Nayeem Khan, an associate of moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has asked for an end to the quiet diplomacy with the Centre, reports Peerzada Ashiq.

Rana visited Taj Mahal last November

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:57:18 +0500

After Mumbai, Kochi, and Ahmedabad, intelligence agencies have traced the link of Lashkar- e- Tayyeba (LeT) operative Tahawwur Hussain Rana to West Uttar Pradesh, reports Rajesh Kumar Singh.

Saudi envoy walks out

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:53 +0500

An international jurists’ conference on terror in the capital on Saturday witnessed high drama when Saudi Arabia’s ambassador Faisal-al-Trad walked out protesting comments by noted jurist Ram Jethmalani blaming Muslim nations for the spread of terrorism, reports Harish Nair.

The Indian rape trick

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:49 +0500

For many years, I understood rape to be a kind of oilseed, like mustard, til or soya. I had of course heard of the Rape of Good Hope and was familiar with “As you sow, so shall you rape.”

Kudd for you

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:51:38 +0500

A fat tomcat is enjoying a siesta on the spiral staircase in Dhobitalao’s Jer Mahal building, which houses Kayani, one of Mumbai’s best-known Irani cafés, reports Mini Pant Zachariah.

Centre keeps distance from Azhar drive

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:51:04 +0500

The Centre on Saturday sought to distance itself from a campaign to get the Board of Control for Cricket in India ban on Mohammed Azharuddin over match-fixing revoked, reports HT Correspondent.

India US N deal near finish line

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:50:55 +0500

An Indian negotiating team in Washington “is in the final stretches of arriving at a nuclear fuel reprocessing agreement” with the United States. The pact is likely to be announced during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s five-day state visit to the US beginning on Sunday, reports Varghese K George.

Police can now track your e mails

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:14 +0500

The police can now read your e-mails without prior permission from the home department.

Editors Guild condemns assault

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:48:59 +0500

The Editors’ Guild of India on Saturday condemned the attack on the IBN-Lokmat offices in Mumbai and Pune by Shiv Sena activists, demanding that the government immediately identify the perpetrators and take action against them.

Mumbai kids score on memory in new IQ test

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:44:54 +0500

City children score better on memory skills than the world average, a study of more than 200 children using the latest version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) found. It was published earlier this year in the Bombay Psychologist, a respected Indian journal, reports Kiran Wadhwa.

Sena MP kin in TV attack glare

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:43:40 +0500

In a definite stand against attacks on the media, all 17 Shiv Sainiks arrested for Friday’s attack on a television news channel’s offices have been charged with attempted murder, reports HT Correspondents.

Rail exam on same day across India

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:41:36 +0500

The railways will hold recruitment examinations on a single day across India, Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday, reports HT Correspondent.

Metro civic body in Jantar Mantar tangle

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:25 +0500

A prime property at a prime location has become a bone of contention between the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), reports Nivedita Khandekar.

In recession rubble Left looks for revival

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:36:54 +0500

The upside of the downturn is that Left parties now see a chance for socialism, with faith in free markets faltering, reports Zia Haq.

Of no fixed address

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:36:09 +0500

In a small, asbestos room in Madhya Pradesh’s Amarkantak town, a group of students is busy debating the merits of English as a medium of instruction. Most of them speak for the motion. Very few speak against it, reports Swaha Sahoo.

Ridge comes in way of housing project

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:20:44 +0500

The first public private partnership housing project of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Capital’s largest land owning and developing agency, is in trouble, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.

Snag hits Metro again trains delayed

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:12:45 +0500

Delhiites travelling on the metro had a tough time on Saturday morning when electrical failure of a train disrupted services for more than two hours, reports HT Correspondent.

Weekend chaos at trade fair

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:09:15 +0500

Visitors had a hard time at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) on the first weekend since it opened doors to the general public on November 19, reports Jatin Anand.

Chucking cushy job to turn street vendor

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:03:12 +0500

Last August, when management graduates were panicking under the cloud of an economic recession and jostling for job offers, one such student did the unthinkable, reports Sanjeev K Ahuja.

Building dreams for millions

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:20 +0500

Navjeet Singh Dhillon, aka Bob Dhillon, was in his teens when his family migrated to Canada from Liberia, where they had suffered business losses. It was the mid-seventies and the future was uncertain, writes Pankaj Vohra.

Law makers turn law breakers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:14:52 +0500

When law makers decide to take the law into their own hands, they turn law breakers. We saw this in all its naked vulgarity at the oath-taking ceremony in the Maharashtra Assembly, writes Khushwant Singh.

Not like good old Bush

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:45 +0500

The Obama administration's priority in South Asia is Afghanistan, not India, says Fareed Zakaria, a foreign policy expert and one of the most prominent Indian Americans in an interview with Hindustan Times.

www philately com

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:43:01 +0500

Hobby horse Internet, the medium that killed stamps, is now fuelling interest in them. But not everyone who logs on is a hobbyist, writes Amitava Sanyal.

Showing you around in style

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:37:21 +0500

The image of a tourist guide in India has essentially been that of ‘Raju Guide’, a foxy local who accosts tourists at famous monuments and makes a quick buck by spewing bits of history, reports Shalini Singh.

The boy from Bhiwani

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:32:00 +0500

A regular villager to a million-dollar brand, boxing champ Vijender Singh straddles two very different worlds, writes Praveen Donthi.

Controversial games people play

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:26:32 +0500

Sex & violence, ever since their advent, video games have made news for one reason or another.

From Daood to David

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:13:58 +0500

Information collected by investigative agencies has uncovered tantalising glimpses into David Coleman Headley’s bizarre journey, report Stavan Desai and Debasish Panigrahi.

The shadow of a friend

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:10:45 +0500

With exclusive accounts from people who knew him, HT pieces together David Coleman Headley. Neelesh Misra brings you the inside story of the man who is currently India’s most wanted.

Headley case Prime Minister replies to Mahesh Bhatt s letter

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:10:45 +0500

Noted filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt today said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured him of looking into the matter after the former had in a missive to him alleged improper handling of the American terror suspect David Headley case and thus projecting his son in bad light.

Priyanka attends a wedding

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:02:26 +0500

Mewa Lal (55) could not believe his eyes when Priyanka Gandhi Vadra turned up at the wedding reception of his son Phool Chand Sahu (25) this afternoon at his residence in Chitaipur village about 30 km from here, reports Umesh Raghuvanshi.

LeT operative Tahawwur Hussain Rana visited West UP

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:55:19 +0500

After Mumbai, Kochi, Ahmedabad the intelligence agencies have traced the link of Lashkar- e- Taiyebba (LeT) operative Tahawwur Hussain Rana to West Uttar Pradesh, reports HT Correspondent.

IRI seeks quick action against all Kodas

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:50:14 +0500

The India Rejuvenation Initiative (IRI) today shot off a letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh demanding fair and prompt investigation in corruption cases against former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Madhu Koda,

Two year old child detected with polio

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:34:45 +0500

Set back to government’s polio free India campaign, a two year old baby boy was detected with Polio in Baddi area of Solan district on Saturday, reports Ravinder Vasudeva.

Hold simultaenous elections to cut cost Advani

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:01:40 +0500

Leader of Opposition L K Advani today again favoured simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state Assemblies to save money.

I am useless as a professor says the Dalai Lama

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:36:47 +0500

Not many would know that Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is an honorary professor at Delhi University. On Saturday, however, not only did he reveal the little known fact to hundreds of students and others at a conference here, but also admitted that he was a "lazy" person and "useless" as a professor.

Rly exams in regional languages simultaneously Mamata

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:32:11 +0500

Against the backdrop of MNS attacking candidates from North India appearing in railway exams in Maharashtra, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the tests will be conducted in regional languages simultaneously.

Congress may hush up Koda scam like Bofors scam Rajnath Singh

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:18:55 +0500

"Congress can cross all limits to patronise corruption. Congress can hush up the Madhu Koda scam case like Bofors kickback case. In Madhu Koda case several Congress leaders could land in trouble and the case could be hushed up," alleged the BJP president Rajnath Singh.

Rahul Advani campaign in Jharkhand

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:18:47 +0500

Hitting the campaign trail in Jharkhand, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi appealed to people in Jamtara to vote for the party, saying only the Congress could ensure that money sent by the central government reaches the people of the state.

Bundelkhand package elongates battle line between Rahul and Maya

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:58:28 +0500

There is a question mark and a certainty about the Rs 4,000-crore Bundelkhand drought mitigation package announced by the Central government for the UP’s area of the region. Question mark is--how much drought proofing the package brings about, reports Pankaj Jaiswal.

Mirwaiz s aide opposes dialogue with New Delhi asks him to quit quiet diplomacy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:55:18 +0500

Senior separatist leader Nayeem Khan, who heads the National Front, one of the significant constituent of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), has asked the Mirwaiz to withdraw from the dialogue process and quit quiet diplomacy approach on resolution of the Kashmir issue, reports Peerzada Ashiq.

China US have no role in India Pakistan issues Yechury

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:49:53 +0500

The Left parties are opposed to any third party intervention -- be it by the US or China -- in India and Pakistan issues, a Communist Party of India-Marxist Politburo member said on Saturday.

Bihar made a strong pitch for Rs 14 800 crore special package

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:45:36 +0500

Bihar made a strong pitch for Rs 14, 800 crore-special package for the reconstruction of Kosi area, ravaged by floods last year, and rehabilitation of the affected people, reports Vijay Swaroop.

700 terrorists operating in J amp K says DGP Kuldeep Khoda

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:31:55 +0500

There are nearly 700 terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir and the infiltrating militants in the state are getting funds and equipment from Pakistan, J&K Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said today.

MNS asks SEBI to provide Marathi option on its website

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:31:21 +0500

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena today asked Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to provide all the information in Marathi on its newly launched website.

Now Maharashtra CM asks railways to recruit locals

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:19:00 +0500

"Locals must be given importance. Whoever is a domicile of Maharashtra must first get an employment opportunity
irrespective of the language the people of Maharashtra speak or the belief they follow", Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan said while urging Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee to keep this in mind in railway recruitment.

Railways to build museum in memory of those killed in 26 11 attack

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:09:56 +0500

The Railways will build a museum soon in memory of all those who were killed in the terror attack in Mumbai on November 26 last year.

Junior doctors call off 12 day strike

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:02:35 +0500

The agitating junior doctors of Bihar on Saturday called off their 12-day strike over stipend following intervention of the Indian Medical Association and Bihar State Health Services Association, reports HT Correspondent.

CJI against pervasive media coverage of terror attacks

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:42:10 +0500

"Pervasive" media coverage of terror attacks came in for sharp criticism by Chief Justice of India Justice K G Balakrishnan who said it could provoke a disproportionate level of anger and irrational desire for retribution.

Bullets did not pierce Karkare s bullet proof vest report

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:38:48 +0500

Setting at rest the controversy that slain Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare died because of defective bullet-proof jacket, post mortem report have revealed that he received five bullets in and around his neck.

Congress members wrench off Speaker s mike in Orissa assembly

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:36:48 +0500

For the fourth consecutive day today, Opposition members in the Orissa assembly demanded obituary reference to farmers who committed suicide due to alleged crop loss and loan burden and wrenched off the Speaker's microphone when they were stopped from going to his podium.

Police probes Sudhakar s links with Rana Headley

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:34:39 +0500

Bihar police has stepped up its investigations into the alleged links Sudhanshu Sudhakar, dismissed army soldier suspected to be spying for Pakistan, had with an ISI module member in Kathmandu identified as Rana and LeT operative David Coleman Headley.

Parambir Singh to move court against Gafoor s outburst

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:31:29 +0500

Inspector General of Police (Konkan region) Parambir Singh is planning to take legal recourse against former Commissioner of Police Hassan Gafoor, for his remarks that he and other senior officers dithered from "responding to the situation" during the 26/11 attack.

Hermaphrodite turns man under surgeon s scalpel in Kolkata

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:44:52 +0500

Hasibul Mullick won’t have any boyhood memories; ‘he’ never had a boyhood. Instead, the 14-year old from Rameswarpur village in Bengal’s Howrah district is waking up directly to a surgery-assisted manhood in a government hospital in Kolkata after years of gender ambiguity, reports Soumen Datta.

End political patronage to vandalism Governor

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:56 +0500

Maharashtra Governor S C Jamir on Saturday strongly condemned the ransacking of the office of television channel IBN-Lokmat and attack on media-persons, saying these incidents receive overt and covert political patronage.

MNS asks SEBI to provide Marathi option on its website

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:03:08 +0500

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Saturday asked Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to provide all the information in Marathi on its newly launched website.

Mutual sensitivity between India China necessary VP

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:53:08 +0500

In the backdrop of recriminations between India and China over host of issues including Arunachal Pradesh, Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday said "mutual sensitivity" to each other’s concerns was necessary for stability and security in the region.