Mahatma Gandhi's grandson found dead Son of Devdas Gandhi, Ramchandra (70) was found dead in room no 15, where he was staying, at the India International Centre this morning by the house-keeping staff.
HIV-AIDS bill by this year: Ramadoss "The HIV/AIDS bill has been delayed because we are still carrying out discussions with more NGOs on the issue," said Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss.
Railways to handover rail hotels' operations to RLDA After floating initial bids for the operation and maintenance of 'Rail Yatri Niwas' and 'Rail Ratna' hotels, Railways are understood to be having a second thought about it now.
Yashraj teams up with Walt Disney The first co-production will be 'Roadside Romeo', written and directed by Jugal Hansraj. The production has already begun and will be released in the summer of 2008.
HC seeks explanation from Delhi Govt over Tihar deaths A public interest litigation (PIL) was today filed in the Court seeking judicial inquiry into the deaths and challenging jail officials' claim that the deaths had taken place only due to prevailing heat wave condition.
BANGALORE BEAT
State mulling elevated rail project The project, providing connectivity from BRV Police Parade Grounds to the airport, is expected to cost Rs 3,500 crore to Rs 4,000 crore.
Infosys wins DaimlerChrysler's award Infosys was one of three non-production material/services suppliers from North America that were presented awards for outstanding performance last year
INTERNATIONAL
US for lifting ban on indoor politics in Bangladesh
"The longer the ban is kept in place, the more difficult it will be to enact reforms, it is as simple as that," says US ambassador in Dhaka Patricia Butenis.
Woolmer: Seshaiah defends his findings "I am confident he was murdered. Woolmer is not a first for me, I have been doing autopsies here since 1995," Seshaiah said.
A total of 150 people, including 20 international doping control experts, will work in the centre during the Games to be held from August 8 to 24 in Beijing.
A rickshaw driver walks his passengers through a flooded street of Kolkata, on Wednesday. Heavy monsoon downpours have seriously affected daily life in the city and adjoining districts hitting road, rail and air traffic. AFP
President election on July 19
Counting of votes for the election to the 13th President is scheduled on July 21, three days before Kalam demits office.
Are decks cleared for Patil ? Loyalty to Sonia Gandhi, seniority in the party, a successful stint as the Speaker of Lok Sabha, erudition and clean image add to the prospect of Mr. Patil becoming the next Indian President.
Some vice chancellors are facing corruption charges, but they are refusing to resign. Should they continue in their posts until they are proved guilty? We invite our readers to express their opinion in 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
Taking a tough line against the striking 'Indian' employees, Government today warned them of a lock-out in Indian Airlines and said 23 staffers have been served suspension notices.
