'US trying hard to convince NSG' The US, which has been seeking early conclusion of the Indo-US nuclear deal, on Friday said it wanted to "speed up" the process and was "trying hard" to convince the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to allow nuclear commerce with India.
Stamp scam: SC grants bail to ex-B'lore jailer The Supreme Court on Friday ordered for the release of Telgi stamp scam accused and former Bangalore Central Prison Senior Superintendent Jaya Simha on bail saying that the trial was taking too long.
Unions reject social security bill The Central Trade Unions have rejected the Unorganised Sector Workers' Social Security Bill alleging that it was "mere expression of pious intent" without any substantive social security measure and appropriate funding arrangement.
Cong book backs N-deal The ruling Congress, increasingly becoming aware of the inevitability of early General Elections against the backdrop of the Left's strident opposition to the 123 Agreement, has decided to take the issue to the people through a booklet that stoutly defends the deal.
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government move justified? 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 latest by 2 pm on Saturday. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
