India News

BJP protests Thomas’ appointment as CVC
08-09-10

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday boycotted the swearing-in ceremony of Mr P J Thomas who has been sworn-in as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner.

BJP, JMM join hands to form govt in Jharkhand
08-09-10

RANCHI: Over three months after it parted ways with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday again came together with Mr Shibu Soren’s party and staked claim to form a new government in Jharkhand which has been under President’s Rule since June 1.

Explain structures at eco-park: SC to Maya
08-09-10

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought an explanation from the Mayawati government for allegedly constructing unauthorised structures at the old jail premises in Lucknow in violation of its order.

Quota for poor kids in private schools mandatory: Sibal
08-09-10

BANGALORE:  Reserving 25 per cent of seats for children of poor families in private schools would be mandatory and its violation would be punishable, the Human Resource Development Minister, Mr Kapil Sibal has said.

30 legislators suspended from Haryana assembly

08-09-10

CHANDIGARH: Twenty-nine legislators of the main opposition Indian National Lok Dal  and one from the Shiromani Akali Dal were on Tuesday suspended from the Haryana  assembly following a ruckus they created demanding resignation of  Minister of State for Home, Mr Gopal Kanda.

Chandrayaan-2 will try out new ideas, technologies
08-09-10

BANGALORE:  Chandrayaan-2, the proposed second Indian mission to moon, would undertake “extremely good” experiments and try out new technologies but accommodating foreign payloads on board does not appear to be a possibility at this stage.

PM rules out early retirement
07-09-10

NEW DELHI: Ruling out early retirement, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday rejected suggestions of a “disconnect” between his government and the Congress party while making it clear that he would not ask every cabinet colleague to “shut up.”

4 killed in Kashmir firing
07-09-10

SRINAGAR: Four protestors, including two teenagers, were killed Monday in firing by security forces - the first fatalities after a week of relative peace - and more than 15 others injured during clashes in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Abducted cops freed, no deal with Maoists: Nitish
07-09-10

PATNA: There was no deal with Maoists to secure the release of three policemen abducted over a week ago, Bihar Chief Minister, Mr Nitish Kumar said on Monday and asserted that the government has been “firm on unconditional talks” with the rebels.

EC announces 6-phase poll in Bihar
07-09-10

NEW DELHI: Bihar will have a six-phase poll from October 21 to November 20, the first major poll exercise that would test the mood of the people after the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.