Four policemen shot in Nandigram
Four police personnel were seriously injured in Nandigram when they were fired upon allegedly by members of the Bhumi Uchhed Pratirodh Committee that is opposing the acquisition of farm land for industry.
Sena hails choice of Pratibha Patil 'Saamna', the party mouthpiece, said the candidature of Ms Patil was the first ever opportunity for a Maharashtrian and a woman to be the President.
India to ratify amendment to IAEA convention The amended Convention will make it legally binding for state parties to protect nuclear facilities and material in peaceful domestic use, storage as well as transport
Pratapsingh Rane elected Goa Assembly Speaker Former Chief Minister of Goa and congressman Pratapsingh Raoji Rane got elected as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly today at a special session convened for the purpose.
India, US talks on nuclear proliferation concludes Discussions covered a wide range of issues, including global nuclear non-proliferation challenges, export controls and regional and global efforts to prevent proliferation.
Indians in Gaza safe Even if some of the Indians living in Gaza left for Tel Aviv or Ramallah, all those remaining in the Palestinian city are safe, according to Sister Alphonso of Mother Teresa's Missionaries and Charities.
ETAS forays into Indian market, opens subsidiary in Bangalore ETAS Chief Executive Officer M Klauda said the company had presence in Asia pacific countries and the Indian office would offer sales, marketing and technical support activities to both Indian and multinational component and auto manufacturers in India.
Indo-US Engineering Faculty Institute in the offing The four thrust areas of the Institute would be curriculum and delivery, quality and accreditation, research and development, and innovation and entrepreneurship.
'Sivaji' in Bangalore "The film is being screened in 10 theatres and three multiplexes in the city and we have ensured full police protection in all these areas," said ACP (Law and Order) Bipin Gopalakrishna.
US gives full marks for Abbas "President Abbas has exercised his lawful authority as president of the Palestinian Authority and leader of the Palestinian people," Condoleezza Rice told reporters, defending Abbas's decision.
Nine killed in Pakistan attack The ambush allegedly by a Balochistan separatist group, hours after the visit of top US envoy Richard Boucher to the troubled Balochistan province, killed nine people including six Army men.
US sends firmer signal to Pakistan on democracy The White House stressed on the importance of democratic freedoms and omitted its typical emphasis on Pakistan's importance in fighting terrorism.
Blackwill to be feted The historic transformation in US-Indian relations could not have occurred without the presence of Mr Blackwill in New Delhi, according to Bridging Nations, a non-partisan, non-profit organisation in Washington.
A Palestinian militant from Hamas stands over pictures of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the late Yasser Arafat inside Abbas' personal office after it was taken over by Hamas in fighting in Gaza City on Friday. AP
I would have loved to stay on at Real, says Beckham "I have not won anything during my four years here but I hope that will change on Sunday however I don't regret my decision to leave," the 32-year-old said.
Talking ahead of Sunday's U S Grand Prix, the British rookie dismissed talk of winning the championship and instead outlined his plans to keep improving his understanding of life in Formula One.
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"I have not won anything during my four years here but I hope that will change on Sunday however I don't regret my decision to leave," the 32-year-old said.
Talking ahead of Sunday's U S Grand Prix, the British rookie dismissed talk of winning the championship and instead outlined his plans to keep improving his understanding of life in Formula One.
