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Colour of poriborton? TMC to use MP funds only to paint Kolkata blueTrinamool Congress MPs representing the city will now spend their allotted development funds only on beautification.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 23:44
Colour of poriborton? TMC to use MP funds only to paint Kolkata blue
Trinamool Congress MPs representing the city will now spend their allotted development funds only on beautification.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 23:44
India to pay in rupees for 45% of Iran oil imports
Iran said on Tuesday that it has agreed to India’s proposal for a crude payment mechanism under which India will pay for 45% of its imports from Iran through the Indian rupee.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 23:39
After 80 years, a bridge over Kosi
Union road transport minister C P Joshi will on Wednesday inaugurate the four-lane Kosi Mahasetu, connecting Bhaptiahi and Saraigarh in Supaul district.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 23:36
No 2G verdict appeal: Veerappa Moily
The central government will not challenge the SC order cancelling 121 2G licences, Union corporate affairs minister Veerappa Moily said on Tuesday.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 23:33
Adult children need parents’ approval to stay with them: High court
Children, after becoming adults, need their parents’ permission to stay in their personal property, the Bombay high court has observed.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:52
Adult children need parents’ approval to stay with them: Bombay high court
Children, after becoming adults, need their parents’ permission to stay in their personal property, the Bombay high court has observed.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:52
It's family first for many of Goa's politicians
Elections in Goa are turning into a family affair.There were the Ranes, the Alemaos and the Dhavalikars.Now they are being joined by the Monserrates, the Naiks, the Madkaikars and the Salgaocars.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:47
Francis D'Souza, Arjun Salgaocar file Mapusa, Sanvordem nominations
The BJP Mapusa MLA Francis D'Souza became the first sitting MLA to file his nomination papers for Mapusa constituency on the second day of filing of nominations.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:38
The fight is on for tickets in all major parties
More claimants for tickets, winnability concerns and other last-minute glitches are delaying the announcement of candidates for both of the two main alliance groups-the Congress-NCP and the BJP-MGP.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:36
BJP may support 3 candidates in Salcete
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to be making moves to oust some sitting MLAs in Salcete.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:31
South Goa collector, North Goa SP replaced
Similarly, North Goa superintendent of police Waman Tari has been replaced by Vijay Singh (superintendent of police, traffic).
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:28
TMC's Willy, Savio to stake claim for Aldona, Margao
Analysts say that Coutinho's entry into the fray will add to the woes of the chief minister this time.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:23
UTAA leader Gaude to take on Deepak in Priol
Former Marcaim candidate of Congress and United Tribal Alliance Association (UTAA) leader Govind Gaude announced his candidature as an independent from Priol constituency.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:20
Fatorda's STs will support TMC man
A group of people from Fatorda claiming to represent the ST community of Fatorda under the banner of Fatorda ST United (FSU) announced that their 250 member strong forum would lend their support to Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Piedade Noronha in the forthcoming elections.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:17
Bureaucrats beware: Inept can be sacked after 15 years
The govt has notified a rule making it compulsory for central services bureaucrats to retire in “public interest” if they fail to clear a review after 15 years of service.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:13
Confusion in Porvorim over BJP candidate
Confusion continues over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidature in Porvorim, as the BJP Porvorim mandal refused to accept Govind Parvatkar as the party's candidate for Porvorim.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:13
Paresh Bhende to contest from Curchorem in upcoming polls
The Curchorem Front (CF), a collective of individuals and social forums, will field Paresh Bhende, a businessman from Curchorem, as an independent candidate to contest the upcoming assembly elections from Curchorem.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:10
Now, book railway tickets 4 months in advance
The railways has decided to increase the advance reservation period from the current 90 days to 120 days from March 10.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:05
Rahul savours dosa in bylanes of Varanasi
The holy city has seemingly become a favourite place for Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi as he is not only utilizing it as his base for electioneering in east UP region, but also savouring local delicacies and scenic ghats along the Ganga during leisure time.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 22:02
Rahul says posts create hurdles between people
Having made it clear that he was not obsessed with becoming the prime minister, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed posts as hurdles which bring distance between people.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 21:59
48% candidates in dist are crorepati
The UP Election Watch (UPEW) also analyzed the assets of the candidates of candidates contesting the assemble elections in the 3rd phase on the basis of their affidavits.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 21:51
N-deal: India to provide US firms level playing field
Washington, Feb 7 : Underlining its commitment to implementing their landmark nuclear deal, India has assured "a level playing field to US companies" and said it was prepared to address their concerns within the framework of its civil nuclear liability law.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 21:51
38% 'declared criminals' contesting elections: Report
Ravikant Singh of Quami Ekta Dal, contesting from Varanasi North constituency, has the highest number of serious charges (6).
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 21:47
Scrap China delegation visit: Centre to Gujarat
The Government of India has asked the Gujarat government to immediately cancel the proposed visit of a high-level Chinese delegation, scheduled some time in the middle of March.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 21:44
Dais collapses, Gadkari unhurt
Gadkari reached Raghuvarpur at around 3 pm to address a public meeting in support of party candidate where about a four-feet-high stage was erected for him at around 3 pm.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Feb-2012 21:43
One killed, seven injured in Surat gas cylinder blast
Pankaj Patel, a fire official present at the site, said that all the victims had suffered severe burn injuries and were rushed to the nearby hospitals.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 21:04
Kannada outfit stage demos before Karnataka minister's house
Kannada outfit demanded Laxman Savadi, CC Patil's resignations for watching porn clippings on mobile phone during proceedings in the Assembly.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 20:38
Nitin Gadkari speaks to CM, Eswarappa on porn-watching ministers
Gadkari, who is on campaign trail in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, wanted to know from both Gowda and Eswarappa the details about the incident.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 19:05
Yes I watched porn, it is not a crime: Karnataka minister
Laxman Savadi admitted to watching porno footage in the assembly but ruled out resigning from the ministry.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 19:00
Narendra Modi takes a dig at Congress on development of UP
Modi has sought to know whether Union government could ensure uninterrupted power supply even in the high-profile constituencies of Amethi and Rai Bareilly.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 18:56
Opposition outraged over ministers watching porn; demand resignation
Congress and JDS leaders urged Sadananda Gowda to dismiss Laxman Savadi and CC Patil and also disqualify them from Assembly membership.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 18:07
Iranian envoy: India will buy oil partly in rupees
In this Feb. 2, 2012 photo, an Iranian vendor sells pistachio in Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 17:46
Bus-truck collision in Mainpuri (UP); 18 dead, 24 injured
The incident took place near Haveli village in Oncha area when the bus carrying 36 passengers from Rathrea village collided with the truck, they said.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 17:37
Pipili rape case: Govt works sincerely to give justice to victim, says CM
'It is certainly a tragic incident. The victim is being provided with best of treatments available in the state', Naveen Patnaik said.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 17:33
Congress asks SIT to prosecute Narendra Modi in Gujarat riots
The Gujarat unit of Congress today demanded that the Supreme Court-appointed special investigation team prosecute Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged role in the 2002 post-Godhra riots.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 17:28
Polls 2012: Congress releases 2nd Goa list; 3 kin of Ministers get ticket
The ruling Congress released the second list of seven candidates, which contains the names of three kin of party Ministers, for the March 3 Assembly elections in Goa.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 17:23
Speaker should act against ministers watching porn: Karnataka CM
In a guarded reaction, Sadananda Gowda, here to participate in some public functions, said he was yet to learn about the incident and had so far not watched the TV clippings.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 17:18
India builds a mega data center
IBM has designed and helped to build a 900,000-square-foot data center in India that it says is the largest in that country in terms of size and power.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 16:42
No post-poll alliance with any party in UP: Rita Bahuguna
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi asserted that Congress will not form alliance with BSP, SP or BJP in the event of a hung assembly in the state.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 16:24
Lokpal Bill to come up in Rajya Sabha during Budget session
The Budget session begins on March 12 with President Pratibha Patil addressing the joint sitting of members of both the Houses of Parliament.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 16:23
Mayawati's speech's CD to be examined: CEO
The CD of the speech will be sent to the Election Commission after examination, CEO Umesh Sinha told reporters here.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 16:19
Revoke AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir: LJP
Expressing concern over reports of excesses by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, LJP today demanded revoking of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in the state.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 16:11
Anti-Nuke activist sends legal notice to V Narayanaswamy
An activist spearheading the protest against Kudankulam Nuclear Power project today sent a legal notice to Minister of State in the PMO, V Narayanasamy threatening to sue him.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 16:07
Sovereign debt sustainability a political issue: Duvvuri Subbarao
Subbarao said sovereign debt is primarily a political issue and not that of the central bank whose remit is to ensure price and financial stability in the economy.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 16:00
CBI not probing UP foodgrain scam properly: UP resident to SC
The SC was told that political consideration was coming in the way of the investigation into alleged diversion of food materials to Bangladesh and Nepal.
dnaindia.com | 07-Feb-2012 15:56