Saturday, January 5, 2013

Cold wave continues in J&K

Cold wave continues in J&K

Cold wave continues in J&K

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 08:41 PM PST

There was no respite from the intense cold as the temperatures remained much below the freezing point in the Kashmir Valley and the Ladakh region of the state, said a weather official here Sunday.

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 08:21 PM PST

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing mortar shells towards Indian army posts in Uri sector near the Line of Control.

DRDO in dialogue with major Indian firms to develop howitzers

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 08:17 PM PST

DRDO is in talks with major private and public sector firms like Tata, Mahindra, L&T and BEL for developing an indigenous advanced artillery howitzer for the Army.

Minor girl raped repeatedly, pregnant

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 05:41 PM PST

A 13-year-old pregnant rape victim's life is at risk as doctors have ruled out abortion in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district.

Himachal govt orders probe into Ramdev land deal

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 05:37 PM PST

The newly-elected Congress government has ordered an inquiry into the allotment of 28 acres of land to Yoga guru Swami Ramdev near Solan in Himachal Pradesh on lease.

Pocket books publishers shift to new content

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 05:13 PM PST

Down in the dumps, publishers of Hindi pocket books are innovating to survive. Garish paperbacks filled with stories of stealth and espionage has made way for candyfloss romances, fantasy yarns and even graphic novels.

Now, another Rajdhani train from Mumbai to Delhi

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 05:05 PM PST

Mumbai-Delhi passengers will soon have an option to travel by another Premier class train from Mumbai Central. In order to cater to huge demand, Western Railway has drawn by plans to run Rajdhani type train on a regular basis around Jan 26.

Jabalpur rape victim may get swift justice

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 05:03 PM PST

Raped and blackmailed by her neighbour, 28-year-old Mehrunnisa (name changed) could be the first woman to get fast track justice in Madhya Pradesh.

IOC loses 50 lakh litres petrol in Hazira depot fire

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 04:57 PM PST

A major fire broke out on Saturday at state-owned Indian Oil Corporation's fuel storage depot at Hazira in Gujarat but no loss of life or damage to nearby industrial units was reported.

Of all juvenile crimes, 64% by 16-18 yr olds

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 04:52 PM PST

Even as the nation pushes and the government debates lowering the age limit in juvenile crimes in the light of the Delhi gang rape, National Crime Records Bureau data shows that most juvenile crimes are committed by those in the age group of 16-18 years.

Now, cradles for unwanted newborns in Haryana

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 04:48 PM PST

The Haryana government is setting up cradles at shelter homes for unwanted newborn babies of rape victims or those born to unwed women.

Deprived of pension, 165 seek President's nod to end life

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 04:46 PM PST

As many as 165 physically challenged and old people, who have not received their pension for two years, have sought permission from the President for killing themselves on January 26 if their grievances are not addressed by then.

Sangma launches party, joins NDA

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 04:28 PM PST

Pitching for the tribal cause, former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma, who broke with Sharad Pawar's NCP last year to contest the Presidential elections against Congress nominee Pranab Mukherjee, launched his own National People's Party (NPP) on Saturday and joined hands with BJP-led NDA.

Prices double as private vaccines flood market

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 04:22 PM PST

The Universal Immunisation Programme seems to have slipped almost entirely into the grip of the private sector as the government's vaccine institutes that were reopened in February 2010 after being shut down two years ago are yet to contribute in any significant way.

India wary as Turkey set to broker Afghanistan-Taliban peace

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 03:54 PM PST

Although India is not part of the deal, India will be deeply affected by the outcome of whatever political process is implemented in Afghanistan.

Mamata breathes fire in Jangalmahal

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 03:14 PM PST

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday threatened to launch an agitation against the Centre and take it to New Delhi, if necessary, to demand an interest waiver on the state's over Rs 2 lakh crore debt.

VK Singh cries 'bug' in 'spy v spy drama'

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 02:41 PM PST

A red-faced Army headquarters was quick to flatly deny any such snooping attempt, holding that the major and two jawans had simply gone to the house to change the military telephone exchange lines and withdraw the two operators manning them.

M Karunanidhi suggests solitary confinement for rapists

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 02:25 PM PST

Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and DMK leader M Karunanidhi are at loggerheads on various issues, including, it seems, on punishment to rapists.

SC commutes death penalty for man who brutally killed 65-year-old woman, raped and stabbed pregnant granddaughter-in-law

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 02:20 PM PST

The SC commuted a death sentence to life for a 23-year-old man who killed a 65-year-old woman and raped her pregnant 25-year-old granddaughter-in-law in Pune.

Is dacoity dead?

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 02:14 PM PST

Many daakus have given up the gun and become politicians, farmers and sadhus; even reality TV contestants. Does their transformation imply that the profession is dying?

Amartya Sen shocked over politicians comments on Delhi gang-rape

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 02:01 PM PST

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has expressed shock at some of the suggestions made by politicians in the wake of the horrific gang rape in New Delhi last month.

Centre waives Rs 21crore bill for Kasab's security

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 01:51 PM PST

The Maharashtra government will not have to pay the over Rs 21-crore bill raised by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for guarding Pakistani gunmen Ajmal Kasab when he was lodged in Arthur Road jail.

2013 to be lucky for weekend holidayers

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 01:49 PM PST

For those planning weekend getaways, 2013 will prove particularly bountiful. And of all the months, August is the best bet — it has a three-day weekend, a five-day weekend and an extra day off.

I-T sleuths to quiz billion-dollar man on January 11

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 01:48 PM PST

Commodity broker T M Ramalingam has been summoned for a second round of interrogation on January 11 at the Income Tax office in Nungambakkam, his lawyer K Ilango told TOI.

Kudankulam nuclear plant officials receive threat letter

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 01:37 PM PST

Days before the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear power Project is to be commissioned, officials at the plant site received an anonymous threat letter, police said on Saturday.
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