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  • Give peace a chance, says Sonia to Kashmiris

    Observing that a “new situation” has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday described the recent unrest in the state as “painful” and appealed to all “disatisfied” sections to give peace a chance so that their future could be built. She said the government was keen on a “meaningful political dialogue” […]

    HC hearing independent MLA’s petition on disqualification

    A full bench of the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday commenced hearing on a batch of petitions by five independent MLAs challenging their disqualification from assembly membership under the anti-defection law. The bench, comprising Justices Mohan Shantanagouder, S Abdul Nazeer and A S Bopanna was constituted on October 30. The independents had withdrawn their support […]

    No diesel dual pricing: Deora

    The government on Monday ruled out the prospect of a dual pricing regime for diesel to reduce state- run oil marketing companies’ subsidy burden, even as Petroleum Minister Murli Deora indicated a better mechanism is in the pipeline. “There is no way you can have dual prices for diesel. On a petrol pump, you can […]

    Adarsh Society violated green norms: Ramesh

    The Adarsh Housing Society has violated green norms and action will be taken against it once the Maharashtra government submits its final report, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Monday. The Minister suggested that some of the floors of the 31-storey building in upscale Colaba area of Mumbai could be demolished as has been done […]

    No decision yet on withdrawal of Central forces from WB : HM

    The Centre is yet to take a decision on Trinamool Congress’ demand for withdrawal of the Central paramilitary forces, engaged in anti-Maoist operations in West Bengal. “Yes, there is a demand or request from the Trinamool Congress that the Central government should withdraw the paramilitary forces from West Bengal. But no decision has been taken,” […]

    US to share with India findings of ‘full review’ on Headley

    Amid India’s complaint that the US did not share information relating to David Headley before or after 26/11, the United States has promised to share the outcome with India the findings of a “full review” on when and what inputs it received about the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist. Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the issue […]

    Foolproof security during Obama visit: HM

    India on Monday said foolproof security arrangements will be provided during US President Barack Obama’s forthcoming visit to the country, ruling out any cause for worry on that front. “Foolproof security will be provided during the visit of President Obama and there should be no concern regarding the security of the US President during his […]

    Delhi govt introduces cluster bus service

    After replacing the ‘killer’ blueline fleet, Delhi Govt on Monday approved the ambitious cluster bus service, modelled on the lines of those in London and Paris, under which corporate entities would run nearly 700 swanky buses on specific routes. The Delhi Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, decided to award contract to four […]

    India, China should address each other’s concerns: Krishna

    India and China should address each other’s “concerns and sensitivities” on issues impinging security and well being, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said on Monday. He also said that a hotline between the two Prime Ministers will also become operational soon. “As rising powers, India and China are projected to have a competitive relationship […]

    Cong decision on Chavan’s fate may take more time

    A decision by the Congress party on Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan’s resignation in the wake of an embarrassing housing scam is expected to take some more time. “Yesterday in the night I had said that we require more time to study the documents and report to the Congress President. That position continues,” Pranab Mukherjee, […]