POWER TRANSFER ROW BJP ministers stay away from work The BJP ministers, led by Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, had handed over their resignations to Kumaraswamy last night, in tune with the party's decision to quit the ministry if JD(S) delayed power transfer beyond October three. Venkaiah Naidu confident on forming Govt
Mr Naidu expressed hope that Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy would hand over power to BJP's B S Yediyurappa as per the pact reached between two parties 20 months ago. Yediyurappa still hopeful
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with senior party colleague Venkaiah Naidu, Yediyurappa said he was confident that Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy would hand over the reins to him. Clear picture will emerge on Oct 5: Gowda
The cloud of uncetainty over power transfer would be cleared by the Party National Executive meeting in New Delhi on October Five, says JD (S) supremo H D Devegowda.
Thirteen women dead in stampede at Mughalsarai station
The incident occurred while they were climbing the stairs at the railway station around 1.45 pm for changing platforms as two trains had arrived at the station around the same time.
Govt bans Red FM for seven days
The ban would be subject to the outcome of the channel's appeal against the showcause notice by the Ministry in the TDSAT, which will take up the matter tomorrow.
Play a watchdog role: PM to media
"Modernisation is not westernisation. It is not a rejection of all the values that define our culture. Modernisation should be viewed as a means of dealing with the world as it is changing," Singh said.
IMFC top post: India out of the race
Media reports have suggested that in the second round of voting for the post of International Monetary and Finance Committee's chairman, a group of Anglo-African countries, led by Nigeria, left the Indian camp in favour of Italy.
Graphic on an award scheme supporting projects around the world that help reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. For an AFP feature package on practical and innovative schemes that are bringing sustainable energy to the local level across Asia.
The first Pakistani trucks, filled with dry fruit, cross over the India-Pakistan Wagah Border on Wednesday. For the first time since the border was created in 1947 a truck containing goods from Pakistan to India crossed the border, as part of measures to boost Indo-Pak trade ties. AFP
Sonia Gandhi lights a lamp as she opens an exhibition entitled "Gandhi and Global Non-violent Awakening" at UN headquarters Tuesday. Canadian project brings Gandhi closer to children
The Mahatma's ideas are being popularised among school students in Toronto through a pilot project launched by the World Literacy of Canada charity to coincide with the International Day of Non-Violence. Italian PM takes part in Gandhi Jayanti celebrations
CRICKET FEVER CATCHES ON IN HYDERABAD
Left: A student writes on a 50-feet (15.24 metre) greeting card put up by a school to welcome the Indian cricket team ahead of the India-Australia One-Day International scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on Friday, Oct 5. The photograph pasted on the centre is of Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Centre: Indian cricket enthusiasts crowd to purchase tickets. Right: A fan displays her tickets triumphantly.
These pictures of a tree full of bats were taken on Oct 2 at around 7.30 pm on the road to Rupatungabeta. A whole tree of bats is a rare sight for the eye. Photos sent byLeon D'Souza, Hubli
Is Sonia Gandhi trying to promote dynastic rule by appointing her son Rahul as general secretary of the Congress? Will Rahul be able to revive the fortunes of the party in the next Parliament elections? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Rahul has been hailed as a young and promising leader by several readers who have appreciated Sonia’s move. However, there are several others who have questioned the credibility of the Congress party in appointing Rahul, who they say is a novice.
The BJP ministers, led by Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, had handed over their resignations to Kumaraswamy last night, in tune with the party's decision to quit the ministry if JD(S) delayed power transfer beyond October three. 
