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February 12, 2010 9:30 AM

Advocate Shahid Azmi defends Fahim Ansari in 26/11 trial

Advocate Shahid Azmi , who was defending Fahim Ansari in the 26/11 terror attacks trial, was shot dead by some unidentified men at his office in Mumbai last night. According to police, assailants barged into his office at Taxi Men colony in Kurla area and shot two bullets into him from point blank r...

February 12, 2010 9:17 AM

Security tighten for first Shahi Snan in Haridwar

In Haridwar, the Kumbh Mela Administration has made all necessary arrangements for the first Shahi Snan of Mahashivaratri. Our correspondent reports that security has been beefed up across the Mela area. <br/> <br/>AIR correspondent reports that a large number of devotees are tak...

February 12, 2010 9:15 AM

Maha Shivratri being celebrated across the country

The Maha Shivratri Festival is being celebrated with full religious fervor and gaiety across the country today. AIR correspondent reports that the festival symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. <br/> <br/>AIR Bhopal correspondent reports that religious fairs have ...

February 11, 2010 8:46 PM

Ten killed in fire in a private students hostel

In Arunachal Pradesh, ten students were killed and seven injured today in a fire at a private hostel in Kurung Kumey district. The students belonged to a private school in Palin area. Nine bodies have been identified.<br/><br/>The fire broke out in the hostel, made of bamboo and ...

February 11, 2010 8:35 PM

Govt. broaches fuel price hike with allies

The Government has started consultations with its UPA partners on the oil price issue. The Petroleum Minister, Mr. Murli Deora met some UPA allies on Wednesday and continued consultations today as well. Reports say, the Trinamool Congress and DMK are yet to respond to the proposal. They are believed...

February 11, 2010 7:37 PM

CAT rules caandidates posted in Delhi will have parity in salary

Central Administrative Tribunal or CAT has held that Candidates selected for posts in the Delhi government will be entitled to parity in pay scale fixation even if they join later than their colleagues. <br/><br/>Six applicants, selected as medical officers in 2002, approached th...

February 11, 2010 6:58 PM

India closely watching China's military build-up & taking necessary CBMs

India today said that it is closely watching China's military build up and capabilities and taking all necessary measures to shape its responses. The Defence Minister, Mr. A.K. Antony said that every nation has to be adequately prepared to safeguard its territorial integrity and sovereignty.&#0...

February 11, 2010 6:28 PM

Level D helicopter simulator training to begin in mid-2010

India's first 'Level D' helicopter simulator training facility will start functioning in mid 2010.<br/><br/>The 240 crore rupee helicopter training centre coming up in Bangalore is a Joint Venture company constituted by Public Sector Undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL...

February 11, 2010 6:21 PM

Terror infrastructure still thriving in Pakistan: Antony

India has said that terror infrastructure is still thriving on the soil of Pakistan. Tallking to newsmen on the sidelines of the security conference in New Delhi today, the Defence Minister, Mr. A. K. Antony reiterated that Pakistan must take steps to dismantle these infrastructure for peace in the ...

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