Muzaffarnagar riots: SIC begins probe, visits villages
The Special Investigation Cell (SIC) constituted by Uttar Pradesh government has begun its probe into the 106 cases registered in connection with Muzaffarnagar riots that left 49 people dead.
CBI may re-record statements
After questioning several ministers of the Gujarat government in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, the CBI is now considering recording the statements of some witnesses again in connection with the cas
Attacks aimed at derailing Indo-Pak talks: Omar Abdullah
Condemning the “dastardly” twin terror attacks, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said they are aimed at derailing talks between prime minister Mahmohan Singh and his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif.
UGC expands foreign tieup scope
In a move that could help improve foreign partnership and investment in India’s higher education sector, the University Grants Commission has allowed Indian institutes with Grade B accreditation to en
BJP condemns terror strikes,says Pak continuing with proxy war
BJP on Thursday condemned the twin militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it reflects that Pakistan is continuing with its strategy to strike at will through proxy war of terror.
Drugs to combat TB likely to be regulated
The drugs available to combat tuberculosis (TB) are likely to be regulated.
Sensex gains over 40 points in early trade
The BSE benchmark Sensex recovered over 40 points in early trade on Thursday on selective buying by participants amid RBI plans to take steps to ensure adequate supply of money for credit flows.
Iran leader wants nuclear deal within months
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wants to reach an agreement over the country’s nuclear program within 3 months and has full backing to broker a deal from the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, it was reported Wednesday.
India wants Pak to fix accountability for 26/11 terror attack
With the stage set for a meeting between prime minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif here, India has said it will ask its neighbour to fix the accountability for the 26/11 terror attack that left 166 people dead.
US economy grew 2.5% in second quarter
The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, leaving its prior estimate unchanged.