India-specific safeguards in 123: US official
The proposed Indo-US nuclear agreement provides undefined "India-specific" safeguards and fails to explicitly state whether the US nuclear trade would terminate if India conducts nuclear test, a senior arms control specialist has said.
Uphaar tragedy case: Court defers verdict
Additional Sessions Judge Mamta Sehgal said the court would decide the date for pronouncement of verdict in the case on October 22 as she had not gone through the complete voluminous records as yet.
Australia appeals against Haneef's visa
The Australian government on Wednesday launched an appeal against a judge's decision to restore the work visa of Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, who was cleared of terrorism charges...
Government's reaction slow
Intel bypasses India; goes to China, Vietnam
World's largest chip maker Intel said its decision to bypass India for setting up a semiconductor manufacturing unit was on account of the government's delay in announcing a policy for the sector.
Cauvery project: K'taka-TN talks in Delhi
The Union Power Ministry will convene a Secretary-level talks between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in New Delhi regarding a dispute over sharing of electricity under the Cauvery Hydro Power Project.
Paes in mixed doubles final; Sania out
Leander Paes and Meghann Shaughnessy fought back from a set down to beat Liezel Huber of USA and Jamie Murray of Britain and storm into the finals of the mixed doubles competition of US Open.
Passengers jostle to enter the Underground station at Waterloo in central London. Commuters battled with severe transport disruption to get to work on Tuesday as some 2,300 workers from the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers' union (RMT) began 72 hours of industrial action on Monday evening over fears over job losses and pension cuts after the collapse of a tube maintenance firm. Nine out of the capital's 12 underground lines are totally shut down, leaving commuters having to use bus, overland trains or simply walk to get to work. AFP PHOTO
The Chief Election Commission wants to limit the number of political parties in the country. Will it be a wise move?
Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Most responses favour restricting the number of political parties, as it is believed to check horse-trading and divisiveness of the nation based on region, religion and caste. Few others assert that the move will be impractical, as coalition and regional parties are now calling the shots.
