Goa: Hectic parleys on to solve deadlock
Leaders of both the Congress and its ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) held hectic parleys on Thursday to save the seven-month-old Digambar Kamat government, which was plunged into a minority after the resignations of four legislators. NCP withdraws support to govt
The Congress-led coalition government in Goa was reduced to a minority when its constituent NCP and an Independent MLA withdrew support, sparking a fresh political crisis which saw three ministers resigning.
Thousands of poultry culled in Bengal Culling of poultry continued for the second day on Thursday in West Bengal amid reports of the deadly avian flu surfacing in new areas. Health workers halted the culling operations for a while over a tiff with the police.
CPM full of praise for PM's China visit
The CPM has praised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's China visit, saying that stronger economic relationship between the two countries could move the centre of economic gravity of the world towards Asia.
KARNATAKA
BJP urges Centre to hold elections soon
The saffron party urges upon the Centre not to delay holding of assembly elections in Karnataka and demands it should be held as early as possible.
Deadlock over 'Sarvajnapeeta', continues
Sugunendra Thirtha Swamiji announced that the talks held between himself and Sri Vishvesha Thirtha Swamiji of Pejavar Mutt, under the mediation of Suyamindra Acharya of Mantralaya Raghavendra Mutt, was 'satisfactory.'
Musharraf on nine-day European tour from Jan 20
Musharraf, who will be accompanied by members of the caretaker cabinet and senior officials, will first travel to Brussels, the seat of the European Union's institutions. He will also address the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee.
Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur felicitate Prime Minister of Hungary Ferenc Gyurcsany with a traditional Mysore Turban on his arrival to the city at Bangalore on Thursday. PTI
INDIA-AUSTRALIA CRICKET : Day Two, Third Test at Perth
India turn up the heat on a dramatic day
India bowled the Australians out for 212 in 50 overs then added 52 runs for the loss of one wicket, reaching stumps with an overall lead of 170 at the WACA. SCORE-BOARD Kumble becomes third bowler to claim 600 Test wickets
Kumble's 600 wickets came in 124 matches at an average of 28.68. He is the third bowler after Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (723) and Shane Warne (708) of Australia to reach the milestone. (LEFT): Kumble successfully appeals for catch at slip for his 600th wicket of Australia's Andrew Symonds.(CENRE): Raul Dravid celebrates catching out Andrew Symonds off the bowling of Kumble.(RIGHT): Kumble holds up the ball as he celebrates after taking his 600th test wicket. Anil Kumble is being congratulated by Australia's Adam Gilchrist after taking his 600th test wicket, that of Australia's Andrew Symonds. India in strong position: Kumble
Indian skipper Anil Kumble said his team were in a great position to beat Australia in the third Test after dominating the second day at the WACA on Thursday with the seamers bowling superbly on a baking hot day. India gave Australia a taste of their own medicine: Ranatunga
Having been a thorn in Australia's flesh during his playing days, former Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga cannot hide his glee as India gives Ricky Ponting and his men a taste of their own medicine. Yuvraj injured during warm-up session
Yuvraj was playing soccer with his teammates when he collapsed clutching his left knee and was later taken to a local hospital for scans.
Snowstorm on the first day of the new year. More than 20 centimetres of snow turned the Hamilton neighbourhood scenery into a mystical one. Photos sent by R V Prasad from Hamilton, Ontario (Canada).
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Culling of poultry continued for the second day on Thursday in West Bengal amid reports of the deadly avian flu surfacing in new areas. Health workers halted the culling operations for a while over a tiff with the police.
Musharraf on nine-day European tour from Jan 20
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