- Govt steps back on Women’s quota bill
At the risk of appearing to buckle down, the Govt on Thursday responded to pressure from the three Yadavs, the thinly veiled threat of rebellion in the BJP and the simmering discontent in its own camp over the women’s reservation bill by putting the bill on hold till further consultations. HT reports. See special
- Red alert: Naxals draw up plan to shake urban India
The Maoists are carrying their fight against the Indian state into urban India. They plan to create industrial unrest, build an urban cadre base to reinforce armed operations in rural areas, and build a network of sympathisers for public, legal and logistics support. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya reports. Spl: The Enemy Within
- Pak national team retire; PHF sack selectors, team management
The humiliating 12th place finish in the World Cup today threw Pakistan hockey in turmoil as the entire 18-member team announced collective retirement from international hockey after the sacking of the selectors and the team management by the national federation.
- Chhattisgarh HC rejects bail plea of Chinese technocrats
The Chhattisgarh High Court today rejected the bail plea of three Chinese technocrats, who were sent to jail, in connection with the collapse of under-construction chimney at the Balco plant site that killed 41 workers in Korba district of Chhattisgarh last September, reports Ejaz Kaiser.
- IPL kicks off today with Chargers-Riders tie in Mumbai
The IPL is back in India after shifting to South Africa last year because it could not get the expected security as it clashed with the general elections. The third edition of the T20 will spring to life on Friday night with the 2009 champions Deccan Chargers taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game in Navi Mumbai.
- Elect hockey panel or be banned, FIH tells India
International Hockey Federation president Leandro Negre today said the world federation would not hesistate to disaffiliate India if it does not have an elected organisation in place by May 31.
Pak hockey squad steps down after WC debacle
- Probe team summons Narendra Modi in Gujarat riots case
Eight years after the Gulbarg society massacre in Ahmedabad, investigators have summoned the most high-profile accused in the case — Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi — for questioning. Prasad Nichenametla reports. Listen to podcast 
- Suspension of 7 RS members likely to be revoked soon
A solution is expected on the issue of suspension of seven Rajya Sabha members by evening. An assurance to this effect was given today by Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal in the Lok Sabha after RJD member Raghuvansh Prasad Singh vociferously protested against the members being kept out of the Upper House.
- BJP denies divisions, to hold party meet to resolve bill row
The BJP today denied reports that it was divided over the women's reservation bill but the rift was clearly seen with a section of MPs led by Yogi Adityanath said that quotas for women were "needless" and would be opposed in the Lok Sabha. The pary leaders are meeting at Advani's residence to iron out the differences. Govt ready for all-party meet
- Decision to ban players got clearance from Zardari: sources
The Pakistan Cricket Board's stringent disciplinary action against erring players, including indefinite bans on former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan, was backed by the country's President and PCB chief patron Asif Ali Zardari.
- Independent body to review controversial IPCC
A respected international scientific body will review the UN's Nobel prize-winning climate panel, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), under fire for errors in a key report on global warming, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said today.
- Trouble in BJP over women's bill, party decides to issue whip
Trouble is brewing for the Women's Reservation Bill with a section of BJP MPs in Lok Sabha expressing their opposition to the measure and threatening to vote against it and the party today decided to crack on the dissenters by issuing a whip to them to back it.
- PM ready for all party meet on women's bill: Pranab
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was ready to consult all parties for a consensus on the women's reservation bill before it is tabled in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said today. Trouble in BJP over Women's bill
- After Indians, now Canadian assaulted in Australia
After a recent spate of attacks on Indian students in Australia, it was the turn of a wheelchair-bound Canadian man who was beaten by Australian teenagers in Sydney on Tuesday, reports in Toronto said.
- Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal among world's top ten billionaires
Indians Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi Mittal figured among world's top ten billionaires as Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helu beat Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the wealthiest person on earth.
- UPSC prelims to change, test aptitude
The first big reform in the way India selects its civil servants is around the corner. The Govt has decided to replace the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination with the Civil Service Aptitude Test, which will test candidates on their aptitude and analytical abilities rather than their ability to memorise, reports Aloke Tikku.
- Lok Sabha to take up women’s quota bill after Budget vote
The Rajya Sabha was easy compared to what awaits the women’s bill in the Lok Sabha. The Govt, therefore, is unlikely to put it to vote there before the crucial finance bill (Budget) is out of the way, which could be around the third week of April. HT reports. Graphics: What could happen next
- Mamata meets Sonia, explains TC's absention from voting
A day after Trinamool Congress abstained from voting on women's reservation bill in Rajya Sabha, party supremo Mamata Banerjee met Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday night and explained her party's stand.
- No quotas within quota, no threat to Govt: Moily
Unfazed by threats of withdrawl of support by allies like SP and RJD, the government ruled out providing 'quota within quota' for OBCs and Muslims in the Women's Reservation Bill and said there was no deliberate delay in bringing the measure to Lok Sabha on perceived threat to its stability.
- Gorshkov deal finalised at $2.3 billion
After a three-year long renegotiation, the fresh price of Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier was today finalised at $2.35 billion by the government, a day ahead of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India.
- Disproportionate assets case: CBI backs Lalu Yadav in SC
CBI today stood by RJD Chief Lalu Prasad, who has parted ways with the UPA Govt, in the Supreme Court by opposing the decision of the Nitish Kumar Govt in Bihar to challenge his acquittal in a disproportionate assets case.
- Ministers Praful Patel, Vayalar Ravi recommended Chatwal for Padma
Two Union Ministers and a prominent US Congressman recommended the name of controversial NRI hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal for the prestigious Padma awards, the Govt told the Rajya Sabha.
- Women's Bill to go through LS before Mar 16
The govt intends to push through the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha before the House adjourns on March 16 for a three-week break, Parliamentary Affairs Minister PK Bansal said in New Delhi.
- PCB's volte-face; says no life ban for Younis, Yousuf
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has done a volte-face on the life ban imposed on former captain Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf, saying no such action has been taken.
- Do not give in to terrorism, tour India: Former star players
Legendary cricketers like Steve Waugh and Ian Botham adjured the athletes worldwide to not let terrorism affect sport anywhere in the world including India, which is set to host extremely popular IPL and Commonwealth Games later this year.
- India mulling pull out from Afghanistan
India is looking at various options including paring down of the operations of its missions in Afghanistan in the wake of terror attacks on Indians there. Government is also planning to put all the Indians working in projects like power and road together to ensure their safety.
- Mamata defends decision to abstain
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today defended her party's decision to abstain from voting on the Women's Reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha but said she was in favour of the Constitutional amendment. 'Why no quota for women in Rajya Sabha?' | See graphics | Listen to podcast
- Pak cricket board punishes 7 top players
Only weeks ago, the cricket world was outraged at a decision by eight IPL teams to ignore all Pak players who were up for auction. Two days before the tournament began, the PCB, in a judgement that shocked the world, gave a clear indication of what they thought their players deserved. HT reports.
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- Dhillon admits he accidentally knocked Indian toddler down
Indian national Gursewak Dhillon, accused in the death of three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa, has reportedly told Australian police that he accidentally knocked the toddler down when he opened the house door.
- Man who dumped Indian boy being probed for immigration fraud
Gursewak Dhillon, a part-time taxi driver who dumped three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa's body nearly 20 km from his home in this Australian city, was being probed for "possible immigration fraud", an official said.
- Mulayam, Lalu back out, not considering no-trust motion
Mulayam Singh Yadav and Lalu Prasad, the two strong opponents of the women's bill, said they were "as of now" not considering the issue of bringing a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, saying they did not have the numbers for it.
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- Uproar over Women's Bill in Lok Sabha; House adjourned
Women's Reservation Bill rocked the proceedings in the Lok Sabha for the third day today forcing Speaker Meira Kumar to adjourn the House till noon. Meanwhile, the main opponents of the bill are planning their next move. See graphics | Who said what | Listen to podcast
- Bali bombing suspect confirmed dead in police raid
A top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the deadliest terrorist attack in Indonesia's history has been killed in a shootout with police at an Internet cafe, the president confirmed today.
- SP Parliamentary Party meet today to discuss support to government
After four of its Rajya Sabha MPs were suspended and evicted from the House for disrupting the discussion and passage of Women's Reservation Bill, SP Parliamentary Party will meet today to discuss whether to continue support to UPA government.
- I never wanted to back out, we have seen worse: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi was confident of the stability of the Manmohan Singh Govt despite opposition from the RJD, the SP and the BSP to the women’s Bill and their reported threat to withdraw support to the UPA, reports Saroj Nagi.
- Govt took 'huge risk' on Women Reservation Bill: Sonia
Relieved and happy at the passage of Women's Reservation Bill by the Rajya Sabha, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today said the Govt had decided to take the "huge risk" as it involved the larger issue of empowering women.
- Kasab's statement cannot be used against accused here: Pak court
In a significant ruling that could affect the trial of seven suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks in Pakistan, a bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday ruled that the confessional statement of Ajmal Amir Kasab could not be used against the accused.
- India, Brazil face emerging threats from Al-Qaeda
The CIA today warned India and Brazil that they face "emerging threats" from Al-Qaeda and Taliban, though the terrorist outfits are "on the run" due to extreme pressure exerted on them in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- India rubbishes Pak's charge about Lahore blast
India on Tuesday rubbished Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik's accusations about its involvement in Monday's Lahore blast as "absolutely baseless".
- US to take H-1B applications from April 1
The United States will start accepting applications for 65,000 H-1B visas for skilled professionals coveted by Indian techies for fiscal 2011 from April 1.
- Government rescues women’s reservation bill, risks future
The display board in the Rajya Sabha read: Ayes 186, Noes 1. The Constitution (Hundred and eighth) Amendment Bill 2008, commonly known as the women’s reservation bill, was finally on its way, cleared by the House, reports Saroj Nagi. See graphics | Who said what on women's quota | Listen to podcast
- Another student kills self over Telangana
The ongoing Telangana statehood struggle, with its epicentre at the Osmania University campus, claimed another life when an engineering student hanged himself in his hostel room on Tuesday demanding formation of a separate state, reports Ashok Das.
- Mamata angry, Trinamool to abstain from voting
In the first signs of strains within the UPA, Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that her party was kept in the dark over the way the Women's Reservation Bill was being passed in Rajya Sabha. Reports say that the Trinamool Congress has decided to abstain from vote.
- Women's Reservation Bill put to vote in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari has put Women's Reservation Bill to vote without debate amid uproar by MPs. The MPs who were suspended today, held up Parliament and raised slogans refusing to leave the House. Finally, marshals were called in. Trinamool to abstain from vote | Marshals evict suspended RS MPs
- India most optimistic nation on hiring in Q2: Manpower
India continued to be the most optimistic nation in terms of hiring plans for the next three months, driven by strong job opportunities across all sectors including finance and realty sectors, global staffing services firm Manpower said.
- Maha Home Minister R R Patil attends 26/11 case proceedings
In a rare gesture, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil today attended the proceedings in the 26/11 terror attack case along with Minister of State for Home Ramesh Bagwe in a special court in Mumbai.
- Indians divided over Husain's Qatari citizenship
Should Maqbool Fida Husain, who put the Indian contemporary art on the world map, have given up Indian citizenship? The artistic community is sharply divided.
- Whip cracked; 7 disruptive RS members suspended
Cracking the whip on disruptive MPs, Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari suspended seven members for the remaining part of the Budget session for their unruly behaviour in the House yesterday over the Women's Reservation Bill.
Still no consensus over Women's Reservation Bill
- One-fifth of Australia's private colleges visa factories: Report
Nearly a fifth of Australian private colleges are "permanent residency factories", a new report in the education sector has revealed. Former MP Bruce Baird said the education industry had been "distorted" by unscrupulous people cashing in on foreigners' desire to live in Australia.
- R K Anand tenders unconditional apology to Supreme Court
Noted criminal lawyer R K Anand, who was held guilty of attempting to influence the course of justice in the infamous BMW hit-and-run case, has tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court.
- Final arguments in trial of 26/11 accused Kasab begins today
The final arguments in the trial of 26/11 terror attack case accused Ajmal Kasab will begin today in a special court in Mumbai with the prosecution expected to focus on countering the stand taken by him that he is not a terrorist and was being framed by police.
- Yadavs ask PM to defer bill, call for all-party meet
Lalu Prasad, Mulayam Singh Yadav and Sharad Yadav have today asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to defer Women's Reservation Bill and call an all-party meeting to evolve consensus over the contentious bill.
- Indian taxi driver remanded over Gurshan's death in Australia
An Indian taxi driver was remanded in custody on Tuesday over the killing of Indian toddler Gurshan Singh, as the boy's mother voiced her anguish at losing her "beautiful boy".
Indian boy's death: Woman gave lift to taxi driver
- Kolkata once more turning Maoist hotbed: jailed leader
The Maoists have infiltrated Kolkata and its suburbs once again, entrenching themselves in some of the very areas that were their strongholds during the first phase of their movement, 40 years ago. Surbek Biswas reports.
- Govt to take a call on women's bill after PM meets Yadav trio
Government is likely to take a call on whether to go ahead with the Women's Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets the Yadav trio, the opponents of the bill, tomorrow morning. BJP says govt intention on women's bill suspect
- India break losing streak, manage draw against SA
The controversial umpire referral system denied India a goal and a well-deserved victory on Monday. Both India and South Africa finished with four points each from five matches but the former finished fourth in the pool on better goal difference (-3 for India to -15 for SA). B. Shrikant reports.
- President Patil urges political parties to pass women's quota bill
Unfazed by today's developments in Rajya Sabha, President Pratibha Patil said that it will be "graceful" if the Women's Reservation Bill is passed after consultation "as far as possible".
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- Centre issues terror alert for Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore
Based on the interrogation of suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist Salman Ahmed, the Home Ministry asked governments of Maharashtra, West Bengal and Karnataka to take all possible steps to foil any bid by terrorists to strike the cities.
- SC moves against transparency ruling
The Supreme Court on Monday challenged before itself the Delhi High Court judgment bringing the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) office under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, thereby binding it to furnish information on the personal assets of the top court’s judges. HT reports.
- Ravi Shankar flays Husain for nude painting
Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today expressed surprise over the "hue and cry" over painter MF Husain's move to give up Indian citizenship and chided him for painting Indian gods in the nude.
- Voting on women's reservation bill deferred after uproar
A constitutional amendment Bill moved by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Govt on Monday to reserve one third of all seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women has run into trouble and is unlikely to be put to vote anytime soon. Varghese K George and Saroj Nagi report.
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- Terrorists may attack airports during peak hours: CISF
The Central Industrial Security Force today said that terrorists may attack airports during peak hours to cause maximum damage.
- PM meets Cong leaders as SP, RJD pull out support
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held consultations with senior Congress leaders including Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the backdrop of SP and the RJD deciding to withdraw support to his government over the Women's Reservation Bill.
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SP, RJD withdraw support from UPA govt |
Women's bill moved, torn to shreds | Listen to podcast |
Women's bill moved in RS amid unprecedented pandemonium
- Gurshan's parents thank Australian police, people for support
Parents of three-year-old Indian toddler who died in mysterious circumstances in Australia have thanked the Victorian police and the people who supported them during the ordeal.
- LS adjourns thrice after uproar over Women's Bill
Lok Sabha was adjourned for the third time this afternoon when SP, RJD and JD(U) members trooped into the well protesting the Women's Reservation Bill in its present form.
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Women's quota bill moved, torn to shreds | Listen to podcast|
Women's Bill moved in RS amid unprecedented pandemonium |
PM meets Cong leaders as SP, RJD withdraw support to govt
- Women's Bill: SP, RJD withdraw support from UPA govt
Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal members today withdrew support from the UPA government, after strongly opposing the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. However, the government is determined to get the bill passed in Parliament. Listen to podcast
- Over 500 killed in Nigeria sectarian clashes: official
At least 500 people were killed in communal clashes near Nigeria's central city of Jos, a state governor's advisor told AFP on Monday, revising a previous toll of around 100 dead.
- Women's quota bill: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned today with Samajwadi Party members demanding that question hour be suspended to discuss, ahead of the women's reservation bill, a report that has recommended quota for Dalit Muslims and Christians.
- Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills at least 57
A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 57 people and knocking down houses in at least six small villages, an official said.
- Turkish quake death toll rises to 38: Mayor
The death toll in a powerful earthquake which shook eastern Turkey early on Monday has risen to 38 people, Kovancilar Mayor Bekir Yanilmaz was quoted as saying by television channels.
- M F Husain surrenders his Indian passport in Doha
Legendary painter M F Husain, who was recently granted Qatari citizenship, has surrendered his Indian passport to the country's mission in Doha, a media report said on Monday.
- Hurt Locker brings Oscar glory to woman filmmaker
Iraq war movie The Hurt Locker won the Oscar for best picture at the 82nd Academy Awards, scooping a total of six golden statuettes at the glittering ceremony. Its victory also brought a second statuette for Kathryn Bigelow.
- Jeff Bridges wins Best Actor Oscar
Veteran Hollywood actor Jeff Bridges won his first Academy Award for his portrayal of alcoholic country singer Bad Blake in The Crazy Heart. Oscars begin with wins for Precious |
Hurt Locker, Inglorious register early wins at Oscars |
The Secret in Their Eyes wins best foreign film Oscar |
The Cove bags best documentary, features Oscar|
Avatar bags best visual effects Oscar
- One killed, 11 injured in stampede
One person was killed and at least 11 injured today morning in a stampede that broke out during a police recruitment drive at Kalina in north west Mumbai, police said. Over 10,000 candidates had gathered there.
- Parliament to vote on Women's quota bill on Women's Day
After 14 years and three failed attempts, the Rajya Sabha will vote today to begin the legislative process for enacting a law reserving a third of seats in the Lok Sabha and states legislators for women.
- Avatar bags Oscar for best art direction
Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg, Kim Sinclair bagged the best art direction Oscar for Avatar, one of the most expensive films ever made, at the 82nd Academy Awards. Oscars begin with wins for Precious | Hurt Locker, Inglorious register early wins at Oscars
- Women’s Bill may go through this time
After 14 years and three failed attempts, the Rajya Sabha will vote on Monday to begin the legislative process for enacting a law reserving a third of seats in the Lok Sabha and states legislators for women. Nagendar Sharma reports.
- Hired goons carry out Maoist strikes: Top leader
The Bengal police have claimed that Maoist leader Venkateswara Rao alias Deepak, arrested in Kolkata recently, has accused leaders of his own organisation of hiring goons to carry out attacks on security forces and of misusing ‘levies’ to fund their “lavish lifestyle”. Surbek Biswas reports.
- Pargat differs with coach Brasa on Indian hockey team's performance
Former captain Pargat Singh today refused to agree with coach Jose Brasa's viewpoint that Indian hockey team has improved with every match in the ongoing World Cup. Brasa had said that irrespective of the results, the hosts have showed significant improvement in their game.
- Male mindset hurdle to women's political empowerment: Sushma Swaraj
Citing the patriarchal society, the leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj blamed the male mindset which according to her acts as a hurdle to secure political empowerment of women, reports Ejaz Kaiser.
- Rao meets Rajapaksa, pushes for political solution
India today assured Sri Lanka of its support to the process of resettlement and rehabilitation of Tamil civilians displaced due to the war and pushed for a political solution to the decades-old ethnic question.
- Let victim wed rapist if she so desires: Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan on Sunday suggested the society and the state must respect the decision of a rape victim if she chooses to marry the rapist. Satya Prakash reports.
- Rathore sets condition for narco test
Former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore has offered to undergo narco analysis test to clear what he claimed were "lies" being spread against him by Ruchika's family of the girl and her friend Aradhana.
- India rejects Pak claim Saeed was not discussed
India on Sunday expressed "surprise" over Pakistan's claim that the issue of the arrest of Hafiz Saeed, LeT founder and one of the 26/11 masterminds, was not taken up during the recent foreign secretary-level talks.
- Indian held for boy’s killing in Oz
A 23-year-old Indian has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for the killing of three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa, reports David McMahon.
- Brumby vows to prevent attacks on Indians, says Australian not racist
Vowing not to tolerate any racial attacks against Indians, Premier John Brumby of the Australian state of Victoria, which has witnessed most of these assaults, said there is "a small and ignorant minority" of people who engage in such "repugnant" actions.
- 'Chinese intrusions due to varying border perceptions'
Admitting that Chinese intrusions have been noticed in the past two years in bordering states, Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said the incidents may be due to a "difference in perception" of the border.
- Women's Bill a conspiracy: Mulayam
Calling the Women's Reservation Bill a conspiracy, especially, against the Muslims, the Samajwadi Party president, 'feared' that the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party would pass the bill in the Parliament tomorrow.
- IPL puts off choosing 2 new teams, restarts process
All those anxiously waiting to know who the two new owners of Indian Premier League (IPL) teams will be will have to wait another two weeks, reports Amol Karhadkar.
- Hunt on for car seen near Indian kid's body
The police are looking for a green coloured car that was last seen near the spot where Indian toddler Gurshan Singh Channa's body was found in this Australian city, a media report said today.
- India's ‘massive militarisation’ a threat for the region: Pakistan
Pakistan has rejected India’s concerns regarding the sophisticated armaments being provided to it by the United States, saying the country’s military doctrine is purely defensive in nature. Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit instead blamed India of ‘massive militarisation’ describing it as a threat for the region.
- Raj Thackeray faces 73 rioting cases
MNS president Raj Thackeray is facing as many as 73 criminal cases in various courts all over Maharashtra for allegedly inciting riots which broke out after his arrest in connection with anti-North Indian tirade launched by his party in 2008, police said.
- Govt to create centralised database to check terror funding
Sources in the Union Home Ministry said the proposed database would act as a "ready reckoner" for different security and law and order enforcement agencies to check illegal routing of money through various financial channels meant to further organised crime and support anti-national activities.
- 'Maoists will overthrow Govt before 2050'
A day after Union Home Secretary GK Pillai said Maoists had plans to overthrow the Indian state by 2050, top Naxal leader Koteswar Rao alias Kishenji claimed late Saturday night that it would be achieved much before that date.
- More power to the women
The Women’s Reservation Bill is slated to come up for consideration in Rajya Sabha on Monday. It is likely to pass into law, with support from the Congress, BJP and Left parties, HT Correspondent reports.
- It’s okay to be a jholawala these days
I don’t know if you have realised this but the terms of debate in Indian politics have changed quite dramatically over the last decade, writes Vir Sanghvi.
- Manipur Advocate General shot at, serious
Manipur Advocate General Nongmeikappam Koteshwar was seriously injured when suspected militants pumped two bullets in his chest in an ambush near Imphal this evening.
- India fail English test
A plethora of missed chances and the usual defensive errors ended India's theoretical chances of making it to the World Cup semifinal. B Shrikant reports. Full coverage
- ‘India has not demanded Saeed’s arrest’
India has not demanded the arrest of Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed and the issue did not even figure in the foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan last month, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said today.
