CPM resolution says N-deal 'unacceptable'
Turning up the heat on the government, the CPM Politburo passed a resolution describing the deal as "unacceptable" and demanding that the government should not proceed further on the deal...
Five die in South Mumbai building collapse
A portion of first and second floor of five-storeyed Girdhar Niwas collapsed around 10.30 pm on Friday in which five members of a family lost their lives.
Firemen recover the body of a child from the debris
Hijackers of Turkish plane surrender Two men hijacked a plane heading for Istanbul from northern Cyprus today, but gave themselves up and released their hostages after forcing the plane to land in southern Turkey...
Flood-hit South Asia in for food shortage: UN
The South Asian nations have suffered heavy loss of animals and recently planted crops have been damaged, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said.
'India has made impressive progress since independence'
Now that it is independent, it has to put its progress on the fast track to catch up with the rest of the world and that creates difficulties sometimes, he emphasised...
Legislation likely on Public Records Act
Such a legislation is necessary to bring in increased transparency and accountability, Karnataka Chief Information K K Mishra said.
SC dismisses CBI plea in Telgi case The Supreme Court has dismissed a CBI petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to former DCP, Mumbai police, involved in Telgi fake stamp paper scandal...
Bangalore's growth distorted: C N R Rao
Eminent scientist C N R Rao today expressed dismay over "distorted" growth of Bangalore, primarily driven by the IT sector, terming the city "disgusting and terrible".
'Janata Darshan' 70 per cent success, says Kumaraswamy
Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy claimed on Saturday that by taking the administration to the doorstep of people he was able to solve their problems directly...
CIA, Vatican edit Wikipedia entries
US hacker Virgil Griffiths 'Wikiscanner' points to CIA computers as the sources of 300 edits to subjects including Irans president and Chinas nuclear arsenal...
An Army soldier stands guard as the new version of Dhruv helicopter flies behind him at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited headquarters in Bangalore on Friday. The new Dhruv comes with the high-power Shakti engine that was jointly designed by HAL and France's Turbomeca to meet the power requirements at high altitudes. AP Photo
Laxman Vs Warne: Another duel on cards Warne, the Hampshire captain, was at the receiving end of Laxman's magical wrists during the last three encounters between India and Australia...
ICL makes Rs 100 million bait for Asif
"The ICL has offered Asif Rs 100 million for a three-year contract and the pacer is carefully assessing the various aspects of the offer before taking a decision," the 'Dawn' reported...
Army Chief J J Singh calls on Col Vasanth's family
Col Vasanth, who was conferred Ashok Chakra posthumously, was commissioned into nine-Maratha Light Infantry battalion in June 1989. Gen Singh, accompanied by his wife, spent more than 30 minutes at the residence of Ms Subashini.
ILLUMINATED BEAUTIES
Left: India Gate Top right: Parliament House and Bottom: Delhi Secretariat illuminated on the occasion of 60th Independence Day in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Rahul Dravid has drawn much flak for not enforcing follow on in the Oval test. But some ex-cricketers have also supported him. Was his decision justified?
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Two men hijacked a plane heading for Istanbul from northern Cyprus today, but gave themselves up and released their hostages after forcing the plane to land in southern Turkey...
Warne, the Hampshire captain, was at the receiving end of Laxman's magical wrists during the last three encounters between India and Australia...
100 million for a three-year contract and the pacer is carefully assessing the various aspects of the offer before taking a decision," the 'Dawn' reported...
