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Ajit Singh promises to solve Air India woes within 3 months

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:53:25 GMT

Civil aviation minister Ajit Singh on Saturday promised to solve Air India pilots' problems "within three months'' while asking them to end their "illegal'' strike.

Christians, RSS converting Muslims’ Boycott Ahmadiyas for conversions: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:50:54 GMT

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JuH), the largest body of imams, on Saturday sought social boycott of Qadyani, also known as Ahmadiyas, a sect who call themselves Muslims but are not accepted as such by the community.

Forestry scam: PMO asks MoEF for plan of action

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:44:48 GMT

The Prime Minister's Office has asked the MoEF about its next course of action in the Haryana forestry scam after the state refused to initiate a CBI inquiry into it.

Congress will bail out Shah Ruk Khan: Shiv Sena

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:42:15 GMT

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray has riled Shah Rukh Khan for misbehaving with a securityman of Wankhede stadium and Mumbai Cricket Association officials recently.

HTET qualifiers resort to Gandigiri, give traffic lessons to motorists

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:35:13 GMT

Meanwhile, the fast unto death started by 21 such protesting members entered the fourth day.The protesters also burnt the effigy of director, secondary education to express their resentment.

Private hospital violates Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, loses licence

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:33:15 GMT

The district health authorities on Saturday cancelled the licence of a private hospital for allegedly violating the guidelines of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act.

Girl from Punjab sold in Kaithal village for Rs 1 lakh, police rescue victim

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:29:57 GMT

Police on Friday evening recovered a woman resident of Punjab, who was allegedly sold off to a local resident for Rs 1 lakh, from a village falling under Rajaund police station area near here.

Assault on French national: Probe comes to a standstill

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:28:58 GMT

Contrary to the claims made earlier, investigators in the case have so far not questioned even a single passenger who was traveling in coach number S4, the same which Frank had boarded.

Govt undecided on CBI probe Meghalaya girl's suicide

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:27:50 GMT

The Haryana government on Saturday indicated that it is not in a hurry to hand over the investigation into Amity University student Dana Silva Sangma's suicide case to CBI.

No need for Cauvery River Authority meet, says Basavaraj Bommaiin

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:23:45 GMT

The Karnataka government rejected Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's demand for a Cauvery River Authority (CRA) meeting to discuss release of water to her state.

Govt powerless to prevent electricity cuts

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:22:29 GMT

As Gurgaon reels under unexpected power outages, Haryana power minister says the unpredictability of the state's power plants has made it difficult to provide prior intimation to citizens about power outages.

Adam Gilchrist had a tryst with Triund Trek in McLeodganj

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:20:58 GMT

Kings XI team has won the match played against Chennai Super Kings on Thursday and probably, the cricket star opted for trekking to make best use of the off-time, before the match between Kings XI and Delhi Daredevils.

Yeddyurappa heaps praise on Narendra Modi

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:19:21 GMT

A week after praising UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, BS Yeddyurappa on Saturday showered praise on Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi.

Dabwali fire victims crack IIT

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:19:11 GMT

They have won the battle.Two victims of Dabwali fire tragedy have cleared the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) entrance exam to get admission in top colleges.

IPL leaves Dharamshala in turmoil

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:17:52 GMT

A large number of tourists and cricket fans arrived at the hill station, which blocked most roads leading to Dharamshala.The airport remained busy handling around eight charter flights of the corporate honchos.

Central Tibetan Administration to review Dalai Lama's security

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:16:09 GMT

Ngodup Dorjee, secretary of the department of security, has said that they will review security of the Dalai Lama; however he added that threat from China was not new.

Non-availability of wagons shifts exports to road route

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:14:29 GMT

A team of senior officials of Indian Oil Corporation visited ICP on Saturday to inspect the available facilities before starting export of plastic granules to Pakistan via road route.

Private schools threaten to close down over below poverty line seats row

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:13:05 GMT

Owners as well as representatives of private schools across the state on Saturday threatened to lock out schools, demanding immediate withdrawal of Haryana Education Rule 134A, recently notified by the government.

Controversies not new to Bhagat Phool Singh Women's University

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:10:18 GMT

The agitated students have leveled serious allegations about the callous attitude towards their problems and grievances by varsity authorities, especially the chief warden, Sahib Kaur.

Re-rollers lament Pak ban on non-alloy steel exports through Attari

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:09:06 GMT

According to steel exporters, Pakistan authorities have allowed import of only alloy steel items through Wagah border, banning entry of non-alloy steel items through this route, without giving any valid reason.

Babus struggle to find money for pension to farmers

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:08:16 GMT

The SAD-BJP government in Punjab, keen on fulfilling promises made during elections, is likely to incur an additional burden of over Rs 800 crore to give pension and provident fund to farmers in the state, as promised.

Panchayats vs liquor vends: Union minister's bid to help villages may flounder

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:07:02 GMT

Speaking to TOI, Jairam Ramesh said, "I have taken up the matter with panchayati raj minister and he has promised to write to the chief minister about this.This is a matter of serious concern.

Pranab Mukherjee a keen diary writer

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:52:02 GMT

Witness to momentous events in post-Independence India, Pranab Mukherjee is jotting down a "truthful account" of events.

Mayawati rips Samajwadi Party apart on law & order

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:49:51 GMT

The grace period usually available to new governments has ended prematurely for UP CM Akhilesh Yadav, with BSP supremo Mayawati launching an all-out attack on his dispensation barely two months after the change of guard in the state.

Bail plea of Italian naval guards rejected

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:40:10 GMT

A local court on Saturday rejected the bail petition of two Italian naval guards accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast earlier this year.