Taslima welcome in West Bengal: Basu
'"If she wants to return to Kolkata or elsewhere in West Bengal, she is welcome. But the Centre will have to ensure her security", Jyoti Basu said.
Modi sworn in as Gujarat CM Narendra Modi was administered the oath of office by Governor Nawal Kishore Sharma before a huge crowd of party workers, his supporters and dignitaries from all over the country. He took the oath at 1.50 pm in the name of God. Modi was sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister for the third straight term
Vajpayee celebrates 84th birthday
The BJP patriarch, who had not been attending public functions because of health reasons, spent the first half of the day receiving greetings from his friends, admirers, party leaders and people from all walks of life at his residence.
India, China joint military drill concludes
Enacting a real combat scene, Indian and Chinese troops today carried out a mock anti-terrorism drill in a hilly terrain in Yunnan province, marking the climax of the first-ever joint military exercise between the world's two largest armies that took their ties to a new high.
Kashmir siege ends, Hostages freed All five people who were taken hostage by the militants were rescued. Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in the encounter. No damage was done to the mosque.
Hope, cheer replace gloom in the Holy LandThe streets, which remained forlorn for the past seven years because of the deadlock over Jerusalem, showed signs of revival with Palestinian scouts adorning colourful outfits marching through them, and vendors scattered all around. Children in Santa Claus outfit could be seen strolling all over the place shaking hands with tourists and wishing them 'Merry Christmas'.
Defense funds remain unspent under shadow of past scams
Modernization of the armed forces suffered as Rs 21,000 core remained unspent in the past five years with procurement deals slowed down by past controversies about defense kickbacks.
Participaints of snow cycling competition in action during a snow festival at Ski resort Gulmarg, organised by Jammu and Kashmir tourism department on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Force India ropes in Shah Rukh Khan for campaign
Force India, the first ever Formula One outfit owned by an Indian, will soon unleash a massive multimedia campaign in the country with Shah Rukh Khan lending his presence...
Prime Minister wishes Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 84th birthday in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Actor Aamir Khan celebrates Christmas with children at an FM radio station in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Sainik School to get MiG
The aircraft, which has seen action in war, will be arriving in the school next month, school Principal Col. Sunil Chandra said at a meeting of the Past Students Association. The school is also likely to get a battle tank, probably a Vijayant tank, as a souvenir within the next few months
CRICKET CAPSULE: INDIA DOWN UNDER
BCCI to present trophy to Ganguly on playing 100 Tests
BCCI has sent across a trophy to be presented to Ganguly on the first day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in acknowledgement of the services which the 'Prince of Kolkata' has rendered to Indian cricket.
Indian batsmen Sachin Tendulkar (L) and Zaheer Khan (R) chat before batting during training at the MCG in Melbourne, 25 December 2007. India is continuing their preparations for the first Test against Australia which starts 26 December 2007. Aussies unhappy with MCG pitch
'"Let's hope they can do something about it and make it more competitive for everyone, not just low and slow and how the batters want it,'" said Australian pacer Stuart Clark..
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Narendra Modi was administered the oath of office by Governor Nawal Kishore Sharma before a huge crowd of party workers, his supporters and dignitaries from all over the country. He took the oath at 1.50 pm in the name of God. Modi was sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister for the third straight term
The streets, which remained forlorn for the past seven years because of the deadlock over Jerusalem, showed signs of revival with Palestinian scouts adorning colourful outfits marching through them, and vendors scattered all around. Children in Santa Claus outfit could be seen strolling all over the place shaking hands with tourists and wishing them 'Merry Christmas'.
