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Uttarakhand polls: BJP expels 160 workers, leaders during polls
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:35pm EST
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A total of 160 BJP leaders and workers have been expelled so far in Uttarakhand amid reports of widespread anti-party activities during the January 30 assembly elections, a top state party leader today said. -
Projection of SP as an ally may backfire on Congress
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:12pm EST
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Congress strategy to enthuse workers by being seen as an SP ally in government has hit the law of diminishing returns, triggering concerns in the party that it would hurt its strategy of poaching into Mulayam Singh Yadav's votebank.
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Peaceful start to local polls in Maharashtra
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:10pm EST
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Nearly one-fourth of Maharashtra's population, mostly in rural and semi-rural areas, will elect new representatives for 27 Zilla Parishads and 305 Panchayat Samitis.
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The Islamic fine print on weavers that Rahul missed
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:07pm EST
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More than 2.5 lakh weavers — mostly Muslims — have become a key constituency with political parties aggressively reaching out to them ahead of UP’s crucial elections.
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UN appeals India to ratify global nuclear test ban treaty
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:06pm EST
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UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed to eight countries, including India, to ratify the CTBT to bring the global nuclear test ban into force.
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Don't want to become political, but can't remain silent: Karmapa
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:05pm EST
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Tibetan spiritual leader the 17th Karmapa on Monday hinted at taking up a political role, saying that he usually refrains from interfering in political matters but "can't see Tibetans in pain".
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This doc could be a Valentine's Day icon for lovers
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:02pm EST
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Dr Praveen Garg, who lost his wife Anupam to cancer in 2007, could be a perfect icon for youngsters who are geared up to express their feelings to their loved ones on Valentine's Day on February 14.
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Citizens form 31-km long human chain in support of girl child
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:00pm EST
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Kishan Lal, one of the shopkeepers said that it was for the first time in the history of the district that such an endeavour had been undertaken against a social evil like female foeticide.
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Centre told to decide on RDX stocks in Punjab
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 7:59pm EST
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A division bench comprising justices M M Kumar and Alok Singh also directed the counsel for Central government to file an affidavit, informing about the action taken.
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Under EC watch, Badal flies economy
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 7:58pm EST
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With EC’s code of conduct in place till counting day on March 6, Badal will fly 'economy' as the expense of a chartered flight would have added to the burgeoning poll expense of the Shiromani Akali Dal.
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IT initiates process to attach PUDA accounts
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 7:58pm EST
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The income tax department on Monday initiated proceedings to attach accounts of Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) for recovering Rs 68 crore.
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Madurai school asks HIV positive boy to stay away
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:57pm EST
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Speaking to TOI, Valli (42), who is also an HIV+ said, "I fell sick about two years ago and blood reports revealed that I tested positive for the deadly virus.I have been on medication ever since," she said.
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Isro crisis: CAG puts Madhavan Nair in dock for Devas deal
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:46pm EST
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The CAG, in a report, has severely indicted former Isro chief Madhavan Nair and senior officials of Isro and Antrix for their role in the S-band deal with Devas.
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Guru Ravidas inspiration for humane society: Manmohan Singh
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:06am EST
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Greeting the nation on the eve of Ravidas Jayanti, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the ideals of the great saint are a source of inspiration for us to create a just and humane society.
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UP polls: Campaign for first phase ends
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:28am EST
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The high pitch electioneering saw Congress leader Rahul Gandhi taking a lead and charging ruling BSP and its symbol elephant "eating money" given by the Centre.
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UP polls: Campaign for first phase ends
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:28am EST
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The high pitch electioneering saw Congress leader Rahul Gandhi taking a lead and charging ruling BSP and its symbol elephant "eating money" given by the Centre.
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Ahead of UP polls, EC relaxes conditions for use of aircraft
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:06am EST
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Political parties or candidates using the aircraft would now have to inform the district electoral officers concerned 24 hours ahead of the proposed visit.
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SC issues notice to CBI on Pappu Yadav's bail plea
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:47am EST
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The Supreme Court on Monday asked the CBI to respond on a bail plea by former Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, undergoing life imprisonment for a murder in 1998.
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Not averse to joining politics: Robert Vadra
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:06am EST
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Hitting the campaign trail in Amethi, Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra on Monday indicated that he was not averse to joining politics.
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Not averse to joining politics: Robert Vadra
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:06am EST
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Hitting the campaign trail in Amethi, Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra on Monday indicated that he was not averse to joining politics.
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Isro row intensifies, space agency chief refutes Madhavan Nair's charges
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 7:17am EST
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Radhakrishnan said the detailed letter of the high level committee listing out the "charges, lapses & irregularities" had been sent to Nair and other officials.
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North American Punjabi Association stresses on drug de-addiction in Punjab
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 4:54am EST
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A delegation of North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) who is presently visiting Punjab have expressed serious concern about the wide spread increase in the use of harmful drugs and hard liqueur by the youth population of Punjab.
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Robert Vadra hits campaign trail in UP
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 4:19am EST
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Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra was latest to join the campaign trail from the family on Monday taking out a motorcycle rally to drum up support for the Congress in this constituency.
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All top leaders obsessed with PM's job, not me: Rahul Gandhi
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:38am EST
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Asked about his sister Priyanka's comment that he was fit to be the PM, Rahul responded by saying that he was not "obsessed" with the post.
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Minimum temperatures remain below freezing point in Kashmir
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:33am EST
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Minimum temperature across the Kashmir Valley remained below the freezing point even though there was some relief from the intense cold wave that had engulfed the region over the last one month.
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PIL alleges illegal drug trials in India, SC notice to Centre
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:21am EST
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The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on a PIL seeking inquiry into alleged illegal clinical trials of untested drugs in various states of the country.
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Nothing personal in action against Nair, other scientists: Isro chief
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:56am EST
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Nair had picked holes in the report, saying it was one-sided with "inconsistencies and inaccuracies" and attacked Department of Space(DoS) headed by his successor Radhakrishnan.
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Poll results will be solid for Congress in UP: Rahul Gandhi
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:29am EST
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"What is going on in UP for the last 22 years is a crime, nothing less than that. That needs to be changed," Rahul said.
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Pakistan, India can't afford war over Kashmir: Gilani
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:55am EST
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Pakistan and India have fought four wars on the Kashmir issue but can't afford any more in "this 21st century", Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.
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Train derails after hitting tractor, close shave for passengers in MP
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:39am EST
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Nearly 1,000 passengers of a Gwalior-bound narrow-gauge train had a providential escape on Sunday, when its engine got derailed after hitting a tractor and coaches got stuck over a canal bridge
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Israel approvs key rail link of 'interest' to India
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:24am EST
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Israel on Monday approved the construction of the first rail link between its Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts, offering a new Asia-Europe trade route to compete with the Suez Canal.
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Goa polls: BJP announces names of 22 candidates
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:16am EST
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Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) has announced a list of 22 candidates for the forthcoming Goa polls.