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2G: Chidambaram gets clean chit

Congress heaves sigh of relief

Saturday's verdict major boost for home minister; party in upbeat mood, ready to take on oppn in Parliament. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

Court to give order on Swamy's plea against Chidambaram tomorrow

The suspense over home minister P Chidambaram's alleged role in the 2G scam is likely to be over by Saturday when a Delhi court would decide the plea of Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy to make him an accused in the case.

No evidence to show Praful Patel took bribe: Canadian scribe

In a series of tweets through the day, The Globe And Mail scribe, Stephanie Nolen, made it clear that she had written only on allegations made against Patel by an Indian-born Canadian citizen, Nazir Karigar.
Canadian accused of bribing Praful Patel | Cong, NCP back Praful
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Cross border smuggling on rise in Indo-China border

For second time in past 13 months police has detected cross border smuggling on “porous” border with China in remote Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. This has once again raised serious questions about the security along the border Gaurav Bisht reports.
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North India

Sealing sword on thousands of shops

Thousands of shops across Delhi are facing the threat of sealing by the MCD for defaulting on conversion charges - a mandatory payment when commercial or mixed land use is permitted on roads in residential areas.
West

Woman burns self after spat over son’s tuitions

A 34-year-old woman suffered 90% burns after she poured kerosene on herself and struck a match in Malabar Hill in the wee hours on Wednesday. Her husband and two children also sustained burn injuries while try to douse the fire.
East

Passengers oppose rat ride, stall train

Having paid a premium price to travel in air-conditioned comfort, passengers aboard the Hapa-Howrah Express took offence after discovering freeloaders of the furry and scurry variety in the coaches.
South

Phone porn: 3 Karnataka ministers quit

Caught watching a pornographic film inside the assembly, three Karnataka ministers resigned on Wednesday. According to party sources, the ministers were not willing to resign, but their hand was forced.
North East

Nearing 80s, these ex-babus still full-time members of NE panel

Having retired from active government service nearly two decades ago, two former bureaucrats, who have a mandate to frame development plans for the North East (NE) states, continue to be the full-time members of the North Eastern Council (NEC) enjoying the minister-of-state status and perks and amenities that come with it.
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World

Focus India

Hindu doctors gunned down in Pakistan

Four Hindu doctors have been gunned down in Pakistan's southern Sindh province sparking fears and panic among the minority community. The doctors were gunned down on Monday at their clinic in Chak town.
Europe

World's oldest paintings of seals 'found in Spanish cave'

Scientists claim to have discovered in a Spanish cave the world's oldest paintings -six artworks of seal which are at least 42,000 years old and are the only known images created by Neanderthals.
Rest Of Asia

67 killed, Russia presses for talks with Assad

Syrian forces thrusting into the rebellious city of Homs on Wednesday killed at least 67 civilians, including three families slain in their homes by militiaman loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, activists said.
America

Gurdwara defaced with anti-Muslim graffiti in US

An under construction Gurdwara in the American State of Michigan has been vandalised and defaced with anti-Muslim graffiti, the police and community leaders have said.
Africa

Clashes rage through the night in Cairo

Protesters and police clashed again overnight outside Cairo's security headquarters in the wake of deadly football violence and amid calls by activists for civil disobedience in Egypt.
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indians abroad

Two Indian-origin men among 10 'heroes' in South Africa

Two Indian-origin men, including a journalist, are among South Africa's 10 heroes who contributed to the public life in 2011.
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