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Wed,08 Feb 2012

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MP can't be disqualified for mere breach of Constitution: SC

The Supreme Court has held that mere breach of Constitutional provisions does not invalidate an election and quashed Patna high court's judgement disqualifying JD(U) MP Mangani Lal Mandal, for "suppressing" details about his two wives, children and their assets.

Congress vows to unseat Sena-BJP, make Mumbai 'livable'

Vowing to end the "misrule" of Shiv Sena-BJP combine in the civic body, Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan today said the Congress-NCP coalition was committed to making Mumbai a "livable city".

DNA profiling centre for armed forces set up

A state-of-the-art DNA profiling centre was opened in Pune on Wednesday to help the armed forces in identifying mutilated or charred dead bodies during a war or mishap.

UP battle begins

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World Cancer Day

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BJP president Gadkari's stage collapses

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Aakash 2 can cost US $ 100 following IIT-Rajasthan recommendations

The world’s cheapest tablet Aakash with enhanced specifications may not come cheap. The price of water and shock proof Aakash 2 with four time faster processor and better battery life than the original may cost about US $ 100.

Porngate: Cong demands Karnataka CM's resignation

Opposition Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday demanded the resignation of chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda-led BJP government on moral grounds in the wake of three of its ministers being caught watching porn video clippings in the state assembly.

Porn in assembly: 3 BJP ministers resign in Karnataka

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.

Congress vows to unseat Sena-BJP, make Mumbai 'livable'

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.

Classical Act: How Prasar Bharati has immortalised Living Legends

Once upon a time, there was only All India Radio and Doordarshan. Even now, the goodwill these two broadcasters enjoy is unrivalled. Using this goodwill as a platform, Prasar Bharati, since last month, has embarked on an outstanding effort to preserve for posterity the brilliance of the living legends of the Indian classical music tradition.

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.

Finally NCW to have full strength, Mamta Sharma tipped to head body

Reeling in the aftermath of a spate of rapes being reported in the media, an overburdened National Women's Commission is looking at a complete overhaul. Sanjib Kr Baruah reports.

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Congress vows to unseat Sena-BJP, make Mumbai 'livable'

DNA profiling centre for armed forces set up

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