Racial slur against Indian-origin official in New Zealand

Racial slur against Indian-origin official in New Zealand
Naxal encounter in Gadchiroli
Yes, we trained militant groups against India: Musharraf
Come what may, won't allow 'Bigg Boss': Bal Thackeray
Indian student goes missing in Sydney
Buddha calls on Chidambaram in New Delhi
Supreme Court dismisses Natwar Singh’s plea seeking documents
Heavy rain in Uttarakhand, tourists stuck for 2 weeks
Ayodhya: Waqf Board prepares for appeal
J&K Govt starts to remove 16 bunkers from Srinagar
No more Marathi schools for now in Maharashtra
Sinking village impacts Kashmir train project
Home Ministry, Air Force working together in Naxal areas: Air Chief
Rahul Gandhi breaks security cordon to meet children
Govt withdraws ban on bulk SMS, MMS
Banning BlackBerry service will be counterproductive, says RIM
No bail for Malegaon blast accused
Ayodhya Verdict: Feel vindicated about rath yatra, says Advani
Modi works on turning a con into a plus in campaign
Rare Mahatma photos to be auctioned tomorrow
Soon, human skin will be traded, thunders Supreme Court
Kasab to be moved to Pune's Yerwada Jail
Maharashtra: State's new towns to get more MSRTC buses soon
Tamil Nadu whistleblower's death: Court orders re-postpmortem

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A television channel show host was suspended on Tuesday for an on-air racial slur on the country's Indian-origin Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand. During a TVNZ programme on Monday, Breakfast show host Paul Henry asked Prime Minister John Key whether Anand was a New Zealander or not. When Key told him that Anand was a New Zealander, Henry asked if he was going to pick someone who looked more like a New Zealander next time.

Naxal encounter in Gadchiroli

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There are reports of more violence in Maoist stronghold of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra. Fresh firing have been reported between the police and Maoists in Talavada area. Four people are reported to be injured in the firing today.

Yes, we trained militant groups against India: Musharraf

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Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has admitted that Pakistan had trained underground militant groups to fight in Kashmir, the first such admission by a top leader of the country.

Come what may, won't allow 'Bigg Boss': Bal Thackeray

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Adopting a strident posture towards popular reality TV show 'Bigg Boss', Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Tuesday said his party won't allow the show to continue, come what may. "In the guise of this show, Pak's green poison is entering the country. Come what may, we will not allow the show," Thackeray said in a statement.

Indian student goes missing in Sydney

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A 20-year-old Indian student, who arrived in Australia just months back with his family, has gone missing in Sydney, prompting a hunt by the police. Abhijeet Swami, the young engineering student left his Sydney home on Friday on a bicycle but did not return, police said.

Buddha calls on Chidambaram in New Delhi

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West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday met Home Minister P Chidambaram and discussed with him the security situation in the state ahead of the Assembly elections early next year.

Supreme Court dismisses Natwar Singh’s plea seeking documents

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petitions filed by former Union Minister Natwar Singh and his son seeking supply of documents of Volcker and R S Pathak Committees which had probed their alleged role in Iraq's oil-for-food scam.

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand, tourists stuck for 2 weeks

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Heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand for the last few weeks has washed away several roads and flooded the Kosi river, leading to widespread damage and great inconvenience. More than 700 km of roads have been damaged in the state.

Ayodhya: Waqf Board prepares for appeal

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The Sunni Central Waqf Board prepares to appeal against the Ayodhya verdict in Supreme Court within a month.The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has decided to become an intervener in the appeal to be moved by the Waqf Board.

J&K Govt starts to remove 16 bunkers from Srinagar

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As the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly starts a crucial debate on civilian strife in the Valley, the Omar Abdullah government has started removing bunkers of security forces from some parts of Srinagar city.

No more Marathi schools for now in Maharashtra

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Marathi schools are losing their hold making way for English medium schools in most parts of Maharashtra. Tired of new schools playing the Marathi card to get aid, the state government has now decided to reject the 4000 pending applications for new Marathi-medium schools, saying there is simply no need for them.

Sinking village impacts Kashmir train project

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Sky is the ceiling for the 50 families of Jammu's Dharm village. A week ago, the earth under their feet began sinking as the entire hillock on which the village stands gave away - houses, orchards, fields, belongings, everything was gone. Villagers have been moved to tents some distance away.

Home Ministry, Air Force working together in Naxal areas: Air Chief

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IAF chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik on Monday said the air force had the capability for an offensive operation against the Naxals but a decision on it was in the government's hands.

Rahul Gandhi breaks security cordon to meet children

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi broke through his security cordon near Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh to talk to children. It is reported that the Congress General Secretary spoke to the kids about education and the ongoing Commonwealth Games.

Govt withdraws ban on bulk SMS, MMS

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The government has decided to withdraw the ban on the services of bulk SMSes and MMSes imposed till tonight as the country has remained peaceful after the verdict on the Ayodhya title suit.

Banning BlackBerry service will be counterproductive, says RIM

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BlackBerry makers have cautioned the government that any ban of their core services will be counterproductive and futile and instead suggested that a joint consultative forum be formed to evolve procedures to intercept these popular services.

No bail for Malegaon blast accused

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The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant bail to Lieutenant Colonel SP Purohit, one of the key accused in the case relating to 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts which killed seven people.

Ayodhya Verdict: Feel vindicated about rath yatra, says Advani

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Senior BJP leader LK Advani feels "vindicated" about his Ayodhya 'rath yatra' in the wake of the Allahabad High Court verdict and prefers a negotiated settlement for building a Ram temple at the place where the makeshift now stands.

Modi works on turning a con into a plus in campaign

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When his closest aide was sent to prison because of his alleged involvement with the murder of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, many wondered how Narendra Modi would counter what was, at the very least, some very bad publicity.

Rare Mahatma photos to be auctioned tomorrow

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A rare collection of 21 prints of Mahatma Gandhi, taken during the Quit India Movement days of 1942, will hit the auction block in London on Tuesday and is expected to fetch nearly 1,500 pounds.

Soon, human skin will be traded, thunders Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over declining population of tigers and lashed out at notorious poacher Sansar Chand, who has been convicted for trading animal's body parts, saying a day would come soon when human skin will be traded for commercial purposes.

Kasab to be moved to Pune's Yerwada Jail

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Ajmal Kasab, sentenced to death for the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, will be shifted from Mumbai's Arthur Road jail to Pune, most likely in two months, according to sources.

Maharashtra: State's new towns to get more MSRTC buses soon

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The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), the country's second-biggest public transport system, has plans to start city buses for local travel in the various new urban centres coming up in Maharashtra, and also Mumbai.