LeT terror plot mastermind held

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:40:19 PM IST

Bangladeshi security forces on Sunday arrested a top operative of Pakistan-based LeT who is suspect to be a mastermind in the terror plot targeting the Indian High Commission and US embassy in Dhaka, officials said.

Talks with New Delhi yet to start: Mirwaiz

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:36:07 PM IST

Facing allegations of holding a "quiet dialogue" with the Centre, Hurriyat moderates, headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Sunday said talks with New Delhi for resolving the Kashmir issue were yet to start.

US sleuths believe ISI had links with David Headley

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:31:32 PM IST

The US investigators believe some elements in Pakistan's ISI could be linked to American terror suspect David Headley, who is currently in FBI custody for trying to plot attacks in India. The investigators made this assessment on the basis of the arrest of "two key persons" in Pakistan, sources said.

Advani crashes out of World Snooker C'ship

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:30:09 PM IST

Indian hopes in the World Snooker championship received a big jolt with reigning national champion Pankaj Advani going down against Cyprus' Anthony Brabin in the second round of the men's event in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Pakistan troops repulse militant attack, kill 11

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:22:47 PM IST

Pakistani troops on Sunday repulsed an attack by militants on one of their posts in a lawless tribal region, killing 11 rebels, officials said.

Pak troops kill 5 militants in operations in South Waziristan

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:20:53 PM IST

Pakistani troops killed five militants while a soldier was injured during operations against the Taliban in South Waziristan, the military said on Sunday.

Messi injury adds to Barca woes

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:19:33 PM IST

Barcelona's Argentine striker Lionel Messi faces missing his club's crucial Champions League meeting with Inter Milan after picking up a thigh injury in Saturday's draw with Athletic Bilbao, the club said.

Major fire at shoe factory, no casualties

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:17:36 PM IST

A major fire broke out at a shoe factory in West Delhi area on Sunday. It took about two hours for 18 fire tenders to douse the flames in the factory in Keshvapuram area, the fire department said.

Teen charged with NRI's murder

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:12:12 PM IST

An Indian-origin teenager has been charged with the murder of a compatriot, a week after the mother-of-two was found mutilated on the streets of London and dying of severe head injuries.

Bachelor MLAs and their marriage plans!

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:06:03 PM IST

For all the young girls who fancy marrying lawmakers, here's an alert: Single and eligible Bihar MLAs are flying off the shelves. Soon, the only ones that will still remain available will answer to the description of 'chronic bachelor'.

'Sugar ban may be lifted after crushing season'

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:58:53 PM IST

The state government on Sunday made it clear that the ban on import of unprocessed sugar would be lifted only after the completion of present crushing season.

87 dead in China's coal mine gas blast

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:52:12 PM IST

Rescuers were racing against time and Siberian cold to reach 21 miners still trapped underground as the death toll from a massive gas explosion in China's deadliest coal mine disaster in two years more than doubled to 87, local officials said.

Dolphin found dead in Patna, FIR lodged

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:48:49 PM IST

Barely a month and a half after the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared the dolphin as the national aquatic animal, a 1.16-metre long young dolphin was found dead near the Collectorate Ghat in the State capital on Saturday.

CBI refuses to divulge any information on Quattrocchi probe

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:22:25 PM IST

The CBI, which has been investigating the Bofors gun payoff scandal, has refused to reveal any information sought under the Right to Information about Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, stating that it "would impede the process of apprehension and prosecution of the accused".

Mussolini 'had 14 lovers at a time'

Sunday, November 22, 2009 4:31:19 PM IST

Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini had 14 lovers at a time, de-classified diaries of his mistress have revealed. Claretta Petacci, a Vatican doctor's daughter, met Mussolini in 1932 at the age of 20, and became his lover four years later.

Major security lapse in issuing visa to Rana couple

Sunday, November 22, 2009 4:12:28 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:55:42 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:52:45 PM IST

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 years on, Nepal peace pact fails to achieve goals

Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:48:47 PM IST

The historic peace pact that ended 10 years of Maoist-led civil war in Nepal turned three on Saturday. But the changes it promised to usher are yet to be witnessed in the Himalayan nation, reports Utpal Parashar.

'Indian dope cases still in process of being confirmed'

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:57:04 PM IST

The "strong action" it has promised against repeat dope-offender India is a only a position statement as of now because the country's six dope cases are still in the process of being confirmed, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) said on Sunday.

Three injured in firing in Ahmedabad

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:51:27 PM IST

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

Pirates hijack Greek-owned bulk carrier off Yemen

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:50:41 PM IST

Pirates hijacked a Greek-owned bulk carrier on Thursday in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen, a Kenyan maritime official said on Sunday.

Mandela and wife voted 'heroes' by world's children

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:48:38 PM IST

Former South African president Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel have been voted Decade Child Rights Heroes by 7.1 million children, the World's Children's Prize foundation said on Friday.

VHP demands action against Raj Thackeray for anti-Hindi stance

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:41:34 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:35:11 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:33:01 PM IST

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

Obama to accord red carpet welcome to Manmohan Singh

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:19:44 PM IST

A red carpet welcome awaits Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as he lands at the Andrews Air Force Base today as the first state guest of President Barack Obama for a visit that is expected to take the Indo-US strategic relationship to the next level.

ULFA denies hand in Nalbari blasts

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:12:22 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:07:03 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:05:21 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:02:10 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:58:39 PM IST

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.

Scientists 'developing body tissue'

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:56:42 PM IST

British scientists are on track to soon manufacture body tissue -- new skin, blood and even bones, a groundbreaking development which will benefit people suffering from damaged eyes, broken bones or scarred skin.

Home Secy to probe Gaffoor's remark issue

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:56:17 PM IST

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.

620,000,000-year-old tubular animal fossil found in NKorea

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:52:29 PM IST

North Korean researchers have discovered a 620,000,000-year-old fossil of a tubular animal, the first organism with skeletal structure on Earth, the state media reported on Sunday.

Bofors case: CBI refuses to reveal info on 'Q' under RTI

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:29:47 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:23:03 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:03:18 PM IST

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.

US helping Afghanistan build anti-Taliban militias: report

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:00:54 PM IST

In an bid to involve locals in the war against the Taliban, the United States is now helping a number of militias in several parts of Afghanistan, prompting hopes of a large-scale tribal rebellion, a report said on Sunday.

Koda converted J'khand into a milch cow: Modi

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:56:16 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:53:29 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:52:06 PM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:20:32 PM IST

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.

Pakistan city hospital in war-time crisis

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:15:38 PM IST

Doctors and nurses battle round the clock to save lives in Pakistan's war against the Taliban, threatened with death and struggling to treat horrific injuries at a colonial-era hospital.

SKorean serial killer commits suicide

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:10:43 PM IST

A South Korean serial killer on death row for murdering 13 people in a two-year killing spree committed suicide in his cell today, officials said.

Inter stroll to win, go eight clear

Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:36:21 AM IST

Inter Milan got back to winning ways in Serie A on Saturday with a convincing 3-1 win over Bologna at the Dall'Ara stadium extending their lead at the top to eight points ahead of Sunday's games. In the late match, Parma beat Fiorentina 3-2 to move temporarily up to third spot.

Headley said: 'We'll retaliate against India'

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:50:31 AM IST

David Headley, a Pakistani origin American citizen at the centre of a global terrorism investigation on charges of plotting terror attacks in India and Denmark, has been portrayed as a man "with feet in East and West." He also wrote in e-mail messages about retaliation against India.

6 killed, 54 injured in Assam twin blasts

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:47:23 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:41:59 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:37:29 AM IST

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

Benitez backs Reds to secure top four finish

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:31:34 AM IST

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez brushed aside his team's stuttering form to insist that they will finish in the top four. The defiant Spaniard watched from the sidelines as Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Manchester City left last season's Premier League runners-up with just one win in 10 games in all competitions.

Ferguson looks ahead to New Year duel with Chelsea

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:24:19 AM IST

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United can take charge of the title race if they reach the New Year in touch with leaders Chelsea. Goals from Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Antonio Valencia completed a 3-0 victory for Ferguson's side over Everton that kept them within five points of Carlo Ancelotti's side.

Barca slip up hands Real initiative in 'El Clasico'

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:12:01 AM IST

Barcelona dropped two costly points in a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday to fall a point behind new leaders Real Madrid ahead of next Sunday's eagerly-anticipated 'El Clasico' at Camp Nou. Real produced a nervy 1-0 home win over Racing Santander on Saturday thanks to a Gonzalo Higuain strike and supplant their rivals at the summit.

Detectives may be used to check IPR violations during CW Games

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:10:35 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:05:50 AM IST

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.

Four perish in Japan bar blaze

Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:01:34 AM IST

A fire broke out in a bar in downtown Tokyo on Sunday, killing four people and injuring 16 others, both customers and staff, a fire department official said.

Soumya murder case: accused seeks discharge

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:57:13 AM IST

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?

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:55:15 AM IST

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

Japan to admit secret nuclear pact: reports

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:48:09 AM IST

A Japanese government team has found documents on an alleged secret pact with the United States to transport nuclear weapons through its territory, after decades of official denial, reports said on Sunday.

Journos demand ban on Saamna

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:09:45 AM IST

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.

Pak silent on 26/11 terror duo held in Italy

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:03:17 AM IST

The Pakistani government has chosen to keep silent over the arrests of the father-son duo of Pakistani nationality arrested in Italy on Saturday.

Taliban suffocate Pakistan Buddhist heritage

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:00:27 AM IST

Archaeologists warn that the Taliban are destroying Pakistan's ancient Gandhara heritage and rich Buddhist legacy as pilgrimage and foreign research dries up in the country's northwest.

China says it favours direct Indo-Pak talks

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:17:10 AM IST

After being snubbed, China has conveyed to India that it has no intention of playing a broker in Indo-Pak relations and favours direct talks between them.

Obama's health care bill clears Senate

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:11:55 AM IST

Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united on Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare.

1000 people evacuated after Colombia volcano erupts

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:09:19 AM IST

A thousand people were evacuated and traffic was stopped after the Galeras volcano erupted in southern Colombia without causing casualties, officials said.

Sri Lanka opens Refugee camp ahead of polls

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:34:56 AM IST

Sri Lanka on Sunday bowed to international pressure and announced plans to close the internment camps that are home to more than 130,000 people locked up since the end of the country's bitter civil war six months ago.

MJ's moonwalk glove sells for $350K

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:28:09 AM IST

The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 has been auctioned off for $350,000. As the glove's price soared on Saturday, fans roared and squealed with pleasure.

Death toll in China mine disaster rises to 87: state media

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:25:21 AM IST

The death toll from a coal mine blast in northeast China has risen to 87, with 21 other miners still trapped, state media reported on Sunday.

Policeman killed, five injured in landmine blast

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:20:40 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:21:07 AM IST

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.

Swine flu kills first Hajj pilgrims

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:56:49 AM IST

Swine flu has killed four pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj, health authorities said on Saturday only a few days before the massive Muslim gathering reaches its peak.

1000 evacuated after volcano erupts

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:52:23 AM IST

A thousand people were evacuated and traffic was stopped after the Galeras volcano erupted in southern Colombia without causing casualties, officials said.

‘Underworld possibly involved in Irla firing’

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:40:55 AM IST

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?

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:38:30 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:33:24 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:30:12 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:26:32 AM IST

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

Help at your doorstep

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:23:39 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:21:44 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:20:06 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:16:09 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:14:09 AM IST

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’

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:08:20 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:04:56 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:04:42 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:02:15 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:59:56 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:57:18 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:54:53 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:54:49 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:51:38 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:51:04 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:50:55 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:49:14 AM IST

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

Editors’ Guild condemns assault

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:48:59 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:44:54 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:43:40 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:41:36 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:40:25 AM IST

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:36:54 AM IST

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