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Blast brings back focus on unsolved cases of explosions

The terror attack outside Delhi high court this morning brings back focus on the investigation carried out by Delhi Police in unsolved cases of explosions in the capital in the past six years. Government has already handed over the case to

Over one lakh people affected by flood in Orissa: officials

One person was swept away as swollen rivers submerged over 150 villages and affected more than one lakh people in Orissa where the water level of river Mahanadi was on the rise today, officials said. Major rivers including Mahanadi, Brahma

Guj HC asks govt to find out who leaked Modi`s letter to PM

Gujarat high court, hearing contempt petitions against chief minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday asked the state government to find out who leaked a letter written by him to prime minister Manmohan Singh which had confidential information on the

Clarify on usage of Sindh in national anthem: HC to Centre

Observing that the Supreme Court had in its order five years back held that the word `Sindh` is correctly used in the national anthem, the Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the union government to clarify about the correct usage of the word.

Hearing of complaints against Yeddyurappa adjourned to Sep 13

A Lokayukta court on Wednesday adjourned to Sept13, hearing of private complaints alleging irregularities in denotification of government land by former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family, on which he had been issued summons last month.

3 CMs raise objections on method of fixing BPL ceiling

Chief ministers of Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have raised certain objections on the method adopted for fixing the ceiling for qualifying in the below poverty line category, parliament was informed on Wednesday. "According to

India`s interest protected in boundary pact with Bangla: Govt

Allaying concerns over boundary agreements with Bangladesh, the government on Thursday said India`s interest has not been sacrificed and a comprehensive statement will be made in parliament after return of prime minister Manmohan Singh from Dhaka.

Jharkhand to frame stringent anti-corruption law

While a nationwide debate is going on to table an effective anti-graft Lokpal bill in parliament, Jharkhand government is set to introduce such a bill in the next assembly session to weed out corruption. The state`s chief minister, Arjun M

Bill in LS to strengthen nuclear safety measures

A bill to establish a legal framework to regulate nuclear and radiation safety and establish an authority to carry out the task was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill, 2011, introduced by minist

Within hours of blast, HC resumes proceedings

The Delhi high court, along with several benches of the supreme court, suspended proceedings on Wednesday after a powerful blast rocked its premises, but resumed its functioning within hours to send a strong message that it "will not be cowed

HC order on Kumaraswamy`s pre-arrest bail plea on Thursday

Karnataka high court will on Thursday pronounce its orders on the anticipatory bail petitions of former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and his MLA-wife who apprehended arrest in two corruption cases filed against them in a special court in Bangalo

Land Acquisition Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Government on Wednesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill that provides for just and fair compensation and makes it compulsory for consent of 80 per cent people of any area where land is to be acquired for developmental purposes. The much

HuJI responsible for Delhi HC blast

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was on Thursday handed over the probe of the bomb blast outside the Delhi high court which has killed nine people and injured nearly 50 people and a special team of 20 members was formed to investigate the t

Teesta: PM says he has asked officials to find `viable` formula

Seeking to salvage his maiden visit to Bangladesh from the damage caused by 11th-hour scrapping of a deal on Teesta river water-sharing, prime minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said he has asked officials to intensify efforts to find a "vi

PM, Chidambaram condemn blasts

On a day when Delhi was rocked by a powerful blast, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh voiced concern over forces of extremism and terrorism, saying they "threaten our state systems and impede our progress." Articulating his views on

India, B`desh ink duty-free imports deal

Taking the trade route to cement bilateral ties, prime minister Manmohan Singh has announced duty-free import of 61 items from Bangladesh that were barred from entering India. A majority of these items, 46 to be precise, are relate to te

Home Minister makes statement on Delhi blast in Lok Sabha

Home minister P Chidambaram made a statement in the Lok Sabha on Delhi high court blast. Confirming the toll he said that 9 have been killed and 47 seriously injured due to blast outside Delhi high court. He said that the investiat

Singh announces duty free import of 61 items from B`desh

Taking the trade route to cement bilateral ties, prime minister Manmohan Singh has announced duty-free import of 61 items from Bangladesh that were barred from entering India. A majority of these items, 46 to be precise, are relate to text

Delhi blast: Was it Anna anxiety that left the city vulnerable?

Terror raised its ugly head in New Delhi on Wednesday and this time the killers chose the house of justice as a counterpoint to their bloody campaign. The attack comes at a time when the echo of the last series of blasts in Mumbai has not yet died

"Wikileaks report must be true as Maya fancies personal corruption"

National commission for scheduled castes (NCSC) chairman P L Punia has always been finding himself on wrong side of the Mayawati government. There is history behind it. Punia served as a close confidante for the feisty UP chief mi

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