 Malayala Manorama | Two-day Polit Bureau meeting begins Hindu - Kolkata, Feb. 9. (UNI): The two-day Polit Bureau meeting of the CPI(M) began here today to discuss the party's strategies in the coming assembly elections and its stand in the wake of the Centre's defiance of the Left parties on airport and Iran issues. Congress unfazed in the face of Left tirade CPI-M politburo in Kolkata to focus on Assembly polls, other key ... |
 BBC Bengali | India to probe police failure in anti-Muslim riots Reuters AlertNet - Indian police said on Wednesday they would investigate more than 40 officers for failing to adequately investigate cases relating to 2002 riots in the western state of Gujarat which killed hundreds of Muslims. Gujarat riot probe panel moves against 41 cops Gujarat police to probe own officers |
| Govt issues norms on phone tapping Hindustan Times - To put a check on phone tapping and to maintain privacy in communication, the Government on Wednesday issued guidelines to telecom operators that stipulate stringent norms on employees responsible for monitoring and interception of calls. Govt issues guidelines on phone tapping New guidelines on phone-tapping issued |
 Calcutta Telegraph | Socialite Party Indian Express - Has Mulayam got fancy new political clothes? Hopefully yes, for the sake of Uttar Pradesh. Raj Babbar’s disenchantment with the Samajwadi Party seems to be, among other things, on account of the latter’s ... Raja Bhaiyya rains fire to reply Babbar fume Raj Babbar suspended from Samajwadi Party |
| Hyderabad court issues NBW against Dilip Kumar Newindpress - HYDERABAD: A Hyderabad court has issued a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against Dada Saheb Phalke awardee and veteran film actor Dilip Kumar in a Rs one crore cheque bounce case. Non-bailable warrant against Dilip Kr Court issues NBW against actor Dilip Kumar |
| MCD Budget has more sops for Councillors Hindu - NEW DELHI: The Budget for 2006-07 passed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi House on Wednesday has more sops for councillors in the form of enhanced perks besides an increase in their fund for development of their areas. Rs 1,000 per meeting, 5,000 free phone calls for councillors to ... Perks galore for MCD councillors despite financial mess |
| Charge-sheet filed in Sarojini Nagar blast case Hindu - NEW DELHI: The Special Cell of the Delhi police on Wednesday filed a charge-sheet in the Sarojini Nagar blast case in which over 40 people lost their lives in the run-up to Diwali. 29/10: Chargesheet against Dar, two others 29/10 blasts: Chargesheet filed against Dar, two others |
| Kashmiri youngsters line up for Army jobs NDTV.com - Thousands of Kashmiri youth have turned up in Kupwara for the Army's five-day recruitment drive. This is the first such initiative after the Hizbul Mujahideen warned the state's youth against joining the Army. 36 Pandits take part in Army recruitment Thousands defy militant threats |
| PM meets CMs, other Ministers for expediting power reforms Hindu - New Delhi, Feb. 9 (PTI): Evolving a consensus on the contentious issue of free electricity, checking power thefts and preparing a business plan for commercial revival of the power sector will be high on Prime ... Manmohan Singh makes buoyancy the theme of his budget - By Our Special Correspondent |
| Students raped, flare-up in village Indian Express - DURJANPUR (JIND), FEB 8: The alleged rape of two teenage village girls by their two teachers has shocked Durjanpur Village. The girls were being raped for over several days but villagers got to know ot it only recently when other students spoke up. 17 girl students raped; 7 school staff suspended 17 Haryana girls raped by teachers; one pregnant |
 Malayala Manorama | EC planning simultaneous polls in four states, Pondicherry Newindpress - THIRUVANATHAPURAM: The Election Commission proposes to hold simultaneous polls in the four states and the Union Territory of Pondicherry where the terms of the respective Assemblies would end by June 30, according to Chief Election Commissioner BB Tandon. Polls together in 5 states Simultaneous polls in four states likely |
 Calcutta Telegraph | India committed to Iran pipeline project: Deora Sify - New Delhi: The Petroleum Minister, Murli Deora, has reiterated India's commitment to the multi-million dollar Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project. Government committed to Iran pipeline project Kowtowing to the US |
| Charge memo to tahsildar quashed Chennai Online - Madurai, Feb 8: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court today quashed a charge memo issued to a tahsildar after he was suspended a day before his retirement on disciplinary ground. HC directs JM to declare lawyer facing a case an offender Bench raps lawyer seeking lower rent |
 Indian Express | After Kakodkar meets PM, Cab Secy steps in Indian Express - NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 8: With Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar’s interview to The Indian Express bringing into the open concerns within on the approach to the nuclear separation plan, the Government has asked Cabinet Secretary BK Chaturvedi ... India-US nuclear deal runs into troubled waters Top scientist says nuclear deal with US could compromise India's ... |
 NewKerala.com | Infrastructure weak: Pranab Hindu - MUMBAI: Union Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here on Wednesday that the public sector alone would not be able to cope with huge investments needed in the country's infrastructure, a major impediment to sustaining the eight per cent growth rate of ... Controversy over airports bid should be resolved: Mukherjee Defence minister appeals to India Inc to adopt villages |
| Windows Server 2003 launched The Statesman - NEW DELHI, Feb. 8. - Microsoft today announced the launch of its Windows Server 2003 aiming at small and large organisations to give them new capabilities and value for customers. Microsoft launches Windows Server 2003 Release 2 Microsoft launches Windows Server 2003 R2 |
| People power chastens army Calcutta Telegraph - Dibrugarh/Guwahati, Feb. 8: A day after Delhi announced it would be taking up a slew of “confidence-building measures” in regard to human rights violations by security forces in Assam, the army said it ... Two army officers relieved, another alleged custodial killing 2 Army officers relieved of responsibilities |
| Sikkim gets more funds for development The Statesman - GANGTOK, Feb. 8. - The 2006-07 annual Plan for Sikkim has been finalised at Rs 550 crores, which includes a one-time Central assistance of Rs 20 crores provided by the deputy chairman, Planning Commission ... Sikkim Annual Plan pegged at 550 crores Annual plan outlay for Sikkim finalised at Rs 550 crore |
 NDTV.com | Nude 'Mother India' draws flak Hindustan Times - Barely days after the cartoon controversy hit the Middle East and the West, India has been hit by one of its own. Needless to say, it has evoked passionate and strong reactions from our surfers. Artist apologizes for nude 'India' painting Row over Husain's painting |
 Hindu | 4 hitmen of Chhota Shakeel gang snared Times of India - NEW DELHI: Four interstate criminals and alleged members of the Chhota Shakeel gang have been arrested by Delhi Police in the past few days. 4 gangsters held for killing Bajrang Dal man’s kin Chhota Shakeel's gang members arrested |
