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Koodankulam protesters nominate 2 members for expert panel

The Indo-Russian joint venture in Tirunelveli district has run into trouble following protests from locals demanding that the project be scrapped, citing safety concerns in the wake of the Fukushima disaster early this year.

TM Jacob laid to rest at his home town

Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Minister TM Jacob, who died of multiple organ failure at a private hospital here on Sunday, was laid to rest with full state honours at his home town Piravom in Ernakulam district today.

Digvijay takes a dig at team Anna's decision to return money

Congress leader Digvijay Singh today took a dig at team Anna on its decision to return around Rs 42 lakhs to donors who had sent money to them during the last six months.

Govt to make e-payments from now, to reduce corruption

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today expressed the hope that introduction of e-payment system by the government will help in increasing transparency and in reducing corruption.

Pakistan court orders reopening of 160-year-old Hindu temple

Hindus celebrated Diwali at a historic 160-year-old temple at Peshawar in northwest Pakistan after it was reopened to the minority community after six decades on a court's orders.

Farooq Abdullah defends Omar on revoking AFSPA

Union Minister Farooq Abdullah today said there was a "massive" public opinion in favour of revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act but maintained that all the stakeholders should discuss the issue and take a collective decision.

Azad asks Mayawati to take urgent steps to check encephalitis

Health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has written to UP Chief Minister Mayawati asking her government to take urgent steps to check the spread of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) which has claimed over 200 deaths in Poorvanchal.

CBI examines role of AP Home Min on grant of permits to OMC

Expanding the ambit of its probe into the illegal mining case involving the Obulapuram Mining Company, the CBI examined the role of Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy over leases and licenses granted to the firm during her stint as the Mines Minister.

Digvijaya's 'under trials' comment is his personal view: Cong

Earlier in the day, the AICC general secretary cited the case of former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta in the US and made a strong pitch for release on bail of all accused who have been charge sheeted after completion of probe.

Gadkari rules out pre-poll alliance in UP

BJP will not have any pre-poll alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, its President Nitin Gadkari said today and exuded confidence that his party will put up an impressive showing.

Keep chargesheeted undertrials locked up, says Digvijaya

Citing the case of former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta in the US, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today made a strong pitch for release on bail of all accused who have been chargesheeted after completion of probe.

Sri Sri vows to fight corruption after Digvijay's warning

Ravi Shankar's statement came as a response to Singh's claim that the anti-corruption stir by Anna Hazare and Ramdev were part of an over-all plan of RSS-BJP to divert attention from Sangh's "terror links".

Team Anna diverting attention from saffron terrorism: Digvijay

Taking a swipe at Team Anna's fight against corruption, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today said the civil society members were diverting attention of the people from terror activities perpetrated by saffron outfits.

Kejriwal seeks more time on I-T notice

The activist says he needs more time to decide on the issue as he was given "very little time".

UP BJP meet on 29 Oct to discuss strategy for Assembly polls

To chalk out strategy for the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a two-day meeting of BJP state executive committee would be held in Kushinagar from 29 October.

Yeddyurappa in control of BJP govt from jail: Deve Gowda

Gowda claimed Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda could not remove a single official appointed to the Chief Minister's Office by his predecessor Yeddyurappa.

After Ramdev, Anna, Ravishankar is Plan C of RSS-BJP, says Digvijay

Upping the ante, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today alleged that the anti-corruption stir by Anna Hazare and Ramdev were part of an over-all plan of RSS-BJP to divert attention from Sangh's "terror links" and warned spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar that he too could be used by them.

US pats India-Pak on the back for chopper episode

The helicopter was forced to land in Pakistan on October 23, which immediately triggered urgent talks between the two foreign and military establishments.

India gives Nepal Rs 216 million for embankments construction

India has provided assistance of Rs 216 million to the Nepal government for constructing embankments at various rivers in southern Nepal.

Cabinet Secy instructs babus to write high quality, procedurally compliant notes

Unhappy with the quality of notes prepared for meetings of the Union Cabinet and Group of Ministers, the Cabinet Secretariat has directed all departments and ministries not to rush with the documents at the last minute but to prepare them well in advance