PDS hike under consideration: Ministerial panel( 20:50 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Thursday said the government is considering a hike in the quantity of foodgrains under the Public Distribution System along with an upgradation in the number of eligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
Wife of killed Bihar cop inconsolable( 20:48 ) Patna, Sep 2 (IANS) Rajni Devi, the wife of sub-inspector Abhay Kumar Yadav who was killed by Maoists Thursday, fainted several times and was inconsolable after being informed about her husband's death.
More than 250 ULIPs sucked out of the market( 20:37 ) Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) The kicking in of new norms for unit linked insurance policies (ULIP) issued by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Wednesday has sucked out around 260 products sold by 23 life insurers in India.
Lahore witness to five terror attacks in 2010( 20:36 ) By Awais Saleem Lahore, Sep 2 (IANS) Lahore, the capital of Punjab province in central Pakistan, once known for its exquisite gardens and seats of knowledge, has witnessed five terror attacks this year, which left more than 230 people killed.
Telecom services can bridge rich-poor divide: Rahul( 20:36 ) Amethi, Sep 2 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Thursday launched 3G-services in his parliamentary constituency, noting that telecommunication services play an important role in development as they can bridge the rich-poor and the rural-urban divide, party officials said.
Corporate social responsibility should be voluntary: Mittal( 20:25 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Corporate social responsibility (CSR) should not be made mandatory for companies, Sunil Mittal, chairman of India's telecom giant Bharti Airtel, said Thursday.
Sonia set for successive fourth term as Congress president (Night Lead)( 20:25 ) New Delhi Sep 2 (IANS) Sonia Gandhi, already the longest serving incumbent, was Thursday set for a successive fourth term as Congress president with 55 valid sets of nomination papers filed in her favour by party leaders. No other candidate is in the fray.
Nitish Kumar holds high-level meeting on Maoist issue (Lead)( 20:23 ) Patna, Sep 2 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Thursday held a high-level meeting with top officials at his official residence after reports that Maoists had killed one of four abducted policemen. The Bihar police chief has said there is no truth in the Maoist claim of having killed a policeman.
Lawyers demand more women courts and judges( 20:14 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) A group of lawyers has sent a representation to the chief justice of Delhi High Court seeking more women courts as well as judges to deal with cases of marital discord.
Last over win for Tata Sports Club in Corporate Cup( 20:12 ) Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) Tata Sports Club snatched a dramatic last-over win by one run for their first success in two outings in the BCCI-Airtel Corporate Cup cricket tournament, here Thursday.
Vuvuzelas part of Commonwealth Games merchandise( 20:09 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Vuvuzela, the trumpet which was centre of attraction at the World Cup football in South Africa, will blow loud during the Commonwealth Games as it was included in the Oct 3-14 Games' official merchandise which was finally launched here Thursday after missing several deadlines.
India asks Sri Lanka to find political solution( 20:07 ) Colombo/New Delhi, Sept 2 (IANS) India Thursday asked Sri Lanka to look beyond the resettlement of war-displaced Tamils and start a political process that would meet the needs and aspirations of the country's minorities.
Jethmalani attacks government on funds stashed abroad, Bhopal( 20:07 ) Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Former union law minister Ram Jethmalani Thursday decried what he termed as the 'totally dishonest' attitude of the centre in the matter of huge amounts of money hidden in foreign banks.
'8 percent households become poor due to medical expenses'( 20:06 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) About eight percent of households in India are pushed to below the poverty line due to heavy medical expenses, said a new report on the Indian health sector Thursday.
Two athletes, four wrestlers suspended after testing positive (Lead)( 19:56 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Two athletes and four wrestlers have tested positive in random testing conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) during the trials in Patiala in the run-up to the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games and provisionally suspended by their respective federations.
Chinese culture minister visits Taiwan( 19:56 ) Taipei, Sep 2 (DPA) China's culture minister arrived in Taiwan Thursday for a week-long visit, signalling further warming in the island's relations with its bitter rival.
New book to lift the lid on Carla's love life( 19:55 ) London, Sep 2 (IANS) A controversial new book due this month is set to lift the lid on French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's "secret life and lovers".
CWG: Delhi to get 40 info-cafes for tourists( 19:48 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) About 40 info-cafes will be launched here Friday to provide information to the over 100,000 tourists who are expected to visit the capital during the Commonwealth Games.
Brothers fined for filing frivolous petition( 19:42 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday imposed costs of Rs.75,000 on two brothers involved in a property dispute case for last 18 years, saying that no mercy can be shown to litigants filing frivolous applications in courts to delay judicial proceedings.
Pitt, Fox top sex fantasy list( 19:42 ) London, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Megan Fox have topped a list of stars who people would allow their partners to sleep with.
Chautala attacks Congress for acquiring fertile land for projects( 19:42 ) Chandigarh, Sep 2 (IANS) Former chief minister of Haryana Om Parkash Chautala here Thursday criticised the land acquisition policy followed by the Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Congress government in the state.
Commonwealth Express arrives in Bangalore( 19:31 ) Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) The Commonwealth Express, featuring rare CWG memorabilia, arrived here Thursday to afford Bangaloreans a glimpse of the history of the games.
Police oppose bail to Maudany, final hearing on Sep 6( 19:31 ) Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) Karnataka police Thursday opposed granting bail to People's Democratic Party chief Abdul Nasir Maudany, now in jail here for alleged involvement in the 2008 serial explosions in Bangalore.
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