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ULFA hiring students to trigger blasts in Assam: Police chief
 ULFA is luring students with money to carry out explosions ahead of Independence Day, say police and army officers in Assam.
Maoists issue threat to PM, Sonia, Chidambaram
The outlawed CPI (Maoist) has issued a threat to PM Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and dared home minister P Chidambaram to visit Jharkhand.
Kalam frisking row: Uproar in Rajya Sabha; Praful assures action
Members of Rajya Sabha on Tuesday strongly objected to the frisking of Dr Kalam at the IGI airport. Civil aviation minister Praful Patel said that showcause notice has already been issued to the airline.
Cong leaders for fielding Paswan for Rajya Sabha from Delhi
With his support still needed for the party's revival in Bihar, a section of Congress leaders have floated the idea of fielding LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan for Rajya Sabha from Delhi.
Dr Abdul Kalam frisked at Delhi airport
Ex-President Abdul Kalam was reportedly asked to remove his footwear and go for a complete body check by the ground staff of the IGI Airport on April 24, 2009.
Kasab gives more details on 26/11 attacks
Ajmal Kasab has given additional details to the court regarding the Mumbai attacks. Judge has adjourned the hearing till Wednesday as prosecution seeks time to file its reply.
Hindustani music exponent Gangubai Hangal passes away
Doyen of Hindustani vocal music Gangubai Hangal died in Karnataka on Tuesday following cardiac and respiratory problems. She was 97.
Did minister tell Kasab to confess?
A possible reason for Pakistani gunman Ajmal Amir Kasab’s confession could be a secret meeting a senior Maharashtra minister had with him. Interestingly, Kasab wasn’t apprised of the identity or office of the minister.
Cops: Kasab has skipped crucial points
Police on Monday said Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab’s confession more or less matched with what had been stated in the chargesheet but, at the same time, pointed out some important differences.
Congress treating us on a par with BSP: Amar
SP general secretary Amar Singh on Monday said his party will have to take a call on continuing support to UPA, complaining that Congress was treating it on a par with BSP despite the latter’s hostility.
Sun Temple in knee-deep water
The Sun Temple at Konark, a world heritage site, too, has fallen victim to the heavy downpour triggered by low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, with knee-deep water surrounding it.
Hillary quotes TOI, says India Poised
On January 1, 2007, The Times of India launched its India Poised campaign with a stirring anthem that spoke of an India standing on the edge of time’s great precipice, looking up at the sky and saying, ‘‘It’s time to fly’’.
Gayatri Devi has a polyp in her colon, doctors worried
Rajmata Gayatri Devi’s condition may be far more serious than what has previously been reported. TOI has reliably learnt that there’s a polypoid growth in her colon.
Varun in fresh trouble over ‘false’ affidavit
 The Pilibhit MP has been accused of a number of malpractices, including submitting a false affidavit at the time of filing nomination papers.
Big milestone: IIT-Punjab classes from August 20
Come August 20, the state is going to achieve another milestone in the field of education as classes of IIT, Punjab, will begin from its transit campus at Womens Polytechnic, Ropar.
No rivalry with Ambanis: Nusli Wadia
Industrialist Nusli Wadia said he had no rivalry with the Ambanis, debunking the perception the two business families were fierce adversaries.
Govt to raise Rs 1 lakh cr to build roads
The government plans to raise a whopping Rs 1 lakh crore for construction of 12,000 km of highways in the current financial year itself.
Pakistan expels senior Indian diplomat
Kaul, visa counsellor at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, was expelled after being detained and was ordered to leave the country within 48 hours.
US lawmakers urge Gates to allow Sikhs serve US army
Two US lawmakers have written a letter asking other Congressmen to write to the US defence secretary to allow Sikh youths to serve in the military with their turban.
US Hindu leaders meet to promote religious values
 With the aim of promoting better understanding of Hinduism, a group of Hindu religious leaders from North America held a meeting in Virginia this weekend.
Anti-apartheid activists oppose demolition of Indian Market
Former anti-apartheid activists here have condemned the moves by the local authority to demolish a 100-year-old market established by Indian settlers
Hindraf leader launches political party in Malaysia
 An ethnic Indian activist on Sunday launched a new multi-racial political party to champion the rights of marginalised sections.
Fresh cases of assault on Indians in Oz
Three Indian students were injured in Sydney and Adelaide despite serious efforts by Australia to project its image as a safe destination for international students.
If new tax law comes, I won't give money, Swraj Paul tells Labour
 Indian-born steel tycoon Swraj Paul, a high-profile supporter of Labour, says he will stop bankrolling Britain's ruling party if he is forced to give up his non-domicile tax status under a proposed legislation.
UK Hindus plan to work for climate protection
 Hindu leaders in UK have pledged to work together for long-term plans aimed at environment conservation.
Indian American doctor couple charged with $31m fraud
 An Indian-American doctor couple in Houston has been charged with illegally distributing 1.3 million tablets of a drug and defrauding several public and private health insurance companies of $31 million by filing false claims.
Sikhs protest US bill barring wearing of 'religious dress'
 Sikhs in the US have slammed a state law that would bar teachers from the community in public schools from wearing 'religious dress' including turbans, a move that may spark a racial row.
Motwani's death due to accidental drowning: US police
Cops have concluded that the death of Rajeev Motwani, India-born Stanford professor and mentor of Google and PayPal founders, was a case of accidental drowning.
Indian driver killed in Bahrain worksite accident
Hamza Thoroparambil Kunhu (39), died on Thursday when he was run over by a construction vehicle, a Gulf Daily News report has said.
Indian-American appointed to key agriculture post in US
The Obama administration has appointed Rajen Anand, an eminent Indian-American to a key agriculture post giving him the responsibility to improve the nutrition status of the people in the country.
Overseas students in limbo as Oz college collapses
 Over 300 students, mainly from India and Nepal, have been left in limbo after the education licence of Melbourne International College got cancelled, in a crackdown on corrupt private training colleges.
Sarkozy assures PM no ban on Sikh turbans
 French President Nicolas Sarkozy has assured Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that there is no ban on Sikhs wearing turbans in his country.
Indian food raises 'Tamasha' in House of Commons
 Cutting across party lines, MPs in the House of Commons have voted for 'Tamasha', a popular restaurant in south London, as the winner of the annual Veetee Tiffin Cup competition.
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