NDA to work out common minimum programme The NDA constituents on Tuesday endorsed the leadership of BJP's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani and agreed to work out a common minimum programme to face the next Lok Sabha polls.
Centre upset, seeks outside help to curb WB bird flu Unhappy with the progress of culling operations and the further spread of the bird flu to two additional districts, the Centre on Tuesday decided to "supplement" the efforts of the state to contain the disease.
'Child survival in India still a concern' Not happy with India's efforts at ensuring child survival, the UNICEF on Tuesday said that the average annual rate of reduction of under-five mortality rate needs to double if the country is to fulfill its commitment for the welfare of its future citizens.
Krishna eyes Cabinet berth Is Maharashtra governor S M Krishna eyeing a position in the Union government in Delhi ?
Speculation is rife in the capital over this since it is now almost certain that he cannot return to State politics to take over KPCC presidentship as incumbent Mallikarjun Kharge is set to continue.
Shivers are back in north India The winter shivers are back after a brief period of warmth, as cold wave conditions swept through north India on Tuesday with temperatures dropping considerably below normal.
There are reports that suggest extension of the President's Rule in Karnataka. Is that a right move or should the elections be held sooner?
Readers were invited to express their opinion. Most felt that the polls should be held preferably in April or May, in the interest of democracy so that the BJP may be given a chance to form the government. Some readers said that the elections should be deferred as no party has a majority and another coalition government would be a big mistake.
