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March 16, 2010 2:02 PM

Indo-Pak foreign secretary level talk may be held at Islamabad: Krishana

Government has indicated that the next round of Foreign Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan may be held in Islamabad to take forward the dialogue process. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of India - Africa Project Partnership Summit 2010, Foreign Minister S M Krishna said, Pakista...

March 16, 2010 1:27 PM

Political parties attacked BSP for garland made of currency notes

Political parties today attacked the BSP for display of huge currency notes in form of a garland. The garland, estimated to be worth over 2 crore rupees was presented to BSP leader Mayawati during celebrations marking 25 years of the party in Lucknow yesterday.<br/><br/>Reacting ...

March 16, 2010 1:20 PM

Government to define honor killings

The government today said it is in the process of defining honor killing and to see how it can be incorporated as a separate offence.<br/><br/>Replying to the question on the alleged tyranny of caste Panchayats, in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that this will h...

March 16, 2010 1:20 PM

Dowry laws should be strictly enforced, Center advised to States

The Centre has asked states to strictly enforce laws related to dowry deaths. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha the Home Minister Mr. P. Chidambaram said the dowry deaths are blot on the society and strong action has to be taken against those who kill young brides.<br/><br/>...

March 16, 2010 1:05 PM

Suspicious persons open fire at security gate of ISRO

Two persons moving around in a suspicious manner near a key ISRO facility on the outskirts of Bangalore fired at security personnel in the wee hours today after which the guards retaliated but the duo escaped. <br/>ISRO sources said the security personnel challenged the two when they found...

March 16, 2010 11:42 AM

Curfew relaxed in Bareilly

In Uttar Pradesh, the administration in Bareilly city today gave relaxation for 8 hours from 6 AM to 2 PM in all curfew hit police stations including Subhash Nagar, Quila, Baradari, Prem Nagar and Kotwali. No untoward incident is reported from any part of the city during the relaxation period.<...

March 16, 2010 11:34 AM

Military trial of former lanka army chief begins today

In Sri Lanka a military trial has begun of the former head of the army General Sarath Fonseka on charges including getting involved in politics while in uniform. <br/><br/>The General was detained shortly after being defeated in the Presidential election in January.<br/&#062...

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