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Saturday 21 November 2009
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 Major powers meet for Iran's nuke snub     China overtaking India in English usage: study     Mirwaiz free to travel anywhere he wants: Krishna     One year after 26/11- Kasab's lawyer wilts under harsh spotlight     8 militants killed in US drone attack in Pak tribal belt     Obama interacts with Cuban blogger, assures increased respect for human rights     Pakistan has nothing to fear from India: Manmohan     UP wooing expatriates with 'Discover your Roots' scheme     Union Commerce Ministry will not force SEZs in Goa: Kamat     PM, Advani to choose new Information Chief today     New deal for sugar cane farmers     US reopens probe into Watergate scandal     PM's state visit to showcase strong Indo-US relationship     Air Canada begins in-flight internet service     Cross border fertilisation of terrorism in Pakistan: Hillary Clinton     BBMP deploys IT for solid waste management     Shankaranand passes away    
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Knell sounded for neutrino observatory in Nilgiris
The site of the proposed neutrino project at Singara, Nilgiris. After keeping hundreds of scientists on tenterhooks for three years, the Centre on Friday finally sounded the death knell for the Indian Neutrino Observatory, which was to showcase India's science prowess to the world.
Balloons to monitor Delhi traffic
Keeping a close watch. Tizzy over Delhi’s traffic during for the Commonwealth Games when it is likely to go haywire, Delhi Police is going ballistic. Or you may just call it a flight of fancy. Come the Commonwealth Games, balloons will keep watch on Delhi’s chaotic and...
Child rights deprivation high in India, says Unicef
Unicef representative Karin Hulshof with children at the release of 'The State of World's Children' in New Delhi on Friday. PTI Each year, one million newborns die in India during the first month of birth. Almost 55 million children under-five are underweight, and more than 20 million kids of primary school age are not attending school.
India, US look beyond nuclear deal
Looking beyond the landmark nuclear agreement, India and the US are set to explore newer areas to expand the bilateral strategic partnership in defence, counter-terrorism, education, clean energy, health and agriculture – during Prime Minister...
SC favours plea for provision of cancer drug
A 70-year-old cancer-stricken woman on Friday approached the apex court, seeking direction to her estranged husband, a retired IPS officer, to provide her with drugs under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
CEC slams AP decision on mining activities
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) was highly critical of the Andhra Pradesh government’s conclusion that OMC was not involved in any illegal mining in the forest areas.
Advisory to TV channels on 26/11 anniversary
With just six days remaining for the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, the government on Friday advised television channels to ‘display a high degree of maturity and sensitivity’ while showing programmes relating to the incident.
All judges of Madras HC disclose assets
Transparency in the judiciary got a big boost on Friday, as the Madras HC Judges led by its Chief Justice Hemant Laxman Gokhale, a former judge of the Bombay High Court and former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, put up their assets...
Sena men vandalise IBN office
The scene at the office of IBN-Lokmat after it was allegedly attacked by Shiv Sena activists in Mumbai on Friday. PTI A group of 20-25 men, claiming to be Shiv Sena activists, attacked journalists and damaged property at the offices of IBN7 and IBN Lokmat, the Hindi and Marathi news channels, respectively, of IBN Network, at Vikhroli in northeast Mumbai on...
Priyanka is 'driver' in Amethi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with brother Rahul Gandhi at the latter's constituency Amethi in Lucknow on Friday. PTI Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday took charge of the wheel and drove her brother Rahul when the duo arrived in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency in the morning to make an assessment of various developmental projects.
Gateway of India cleared of cops, belongings
Toy commandos on sale at the Gateway of India, as the Mumbai terror attacks completing one year on 26th November, on Friday. PTI Policemen along with their belongings were cleared of the Gateway of India on Friday, bringing to an end a year-long problem over lack of proper housing for securitymen.
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