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May 2, 2010 8:51 PM

Delhi police take apt security measures in response to terror threat

In response to the warnings of an imminent terror threat, the Delhi police has taken appropriate security measures to ensure security in the Capital. Spokesperson of Delhi Police, Rajan Bhagat said the police is aware of the advisory and has appealed to the public to be vigilant. He asked the people...

May 2, 2010 8:51 PM

Karnataka minister Halappa resigns over rape charges

In Karnataka, the Food and Civil Supplies Minister Hartal Halappa has tendered his resignation after a charge of rape was levelled against him. Speaking to newspersons in Bangalore Halappa however refuted the charges and termed them as politically motivated. He said he is resigning on moral grounds,...

May 2, 2010 2:06 PM

New team to visit US soon to get access to Headly

New Delhi is to send a new team soon to the US to get access to David Coleman Headley, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium said all bottlenecks to get access to Headley have been removed. Gopal Subramanium,who has just returned from Washington after holding...

May 2, 2010 1:54 PM

Northern India gets some relief with light rain reducing temperature

Northern India experienced light showers yesterday evening bringing down the temperature. This was accompanied by a 48 kilometre per hour dust storm.<br/><br/>Storms and showers in different parts of state especially in eastern Uttar Pradesh during last twenty four hours brought ...

May 2, 2010 12:28 PM

Army procure a short-range surface to air missile system

The army is planning to procure a short-range surface to air missile (SRSAM) system to counter threats to cities and important installations in the country from enemy aircraft and missiles.Official sources said that procurement process was recently initiated with the release of a Request for Informa...

May 2, 2010 12:27 PM

Major higher education reforms bill in LS tomorrow

Government's initiatives on higher education reforms will be put on fast track as four bills, including one on allowing entry of foreign universities to the country, are expected to be introduced tomorrow in Lok Sabha. The other bills relate to checking of malpractices by educational institutio...

May 2, 2010 12:25 PM

Govt. to permit beach resorts and hotels on sea-side for breeding fish

Centre has decided to permit beach resorts and hotels on the sea-side for breeding fish. However, ecologically sensitive areas like marine parks, Coral reefs and wide life habitats will not be allowed to be used for the purpose. Official sources said that resorts and hotels will require prior approv...

May 2, 2010 11:47 AM

Verdict on Kasab's fate in 26/11 case on Monday

<br/>Seventeen months after terror merchants from Pakistan unleashed death and destruction on the country's financial capital, a Mumbai court will pronounce its verdict tomorrow on the fate of lone surviving 26/11 gunman Ajmal Kasab and two alleged Indian conspirators. <br/>...

May 2, 2010 11:18 AM

Centre wants PMEYSA resulted-oriented

The Centre is considering modification of a scheme meant for the empowerment of elected women and youth representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions to make it more robust and result-oriented. The Panchayati Raj Ministry sources said, consultations were held with the states recently on modifying t...

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