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Couple arrested in Kolkata for cheating banks

A couple have been arrested from Kolkata for allegedly duping various banks, private financiers and individuals by obtaining loans worth Rs 85 lakhs against a single property.

DU teachers meet PM over 4-year UG programme

A section of teachers of Delhi University, opposed to the four-year undergraduate programme, on Saturday knocked at the door of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

`India ready to write new chapter of ties with China`

India is ready to write a new chapter of its relationship with China, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said.

Model Food Bill after Chhattisgarh legislation: BJP

The BJP on Saturday asked the Centre to remove "inadequacies" in the ambitious Food bill by increasing its coverage area and fixing all foodgrains at a flat Rs 1 a kg.

Senior cop indulged in `undesirable activities`: CBI

Arrested CBI officer Vivek Dutt, a key member of the Coalgate scam probe team, had indulged in "undesirable activities" in connivance with other accused to settle a cheating case in lieu of "illegal g...

Six in fray for Maharajganj Lok Sabha by-polls

Six candidates are left in the fray for Maharajganj Lok Sabha by-polls, which is all set to see a triangular contest in the election.

Chinese held in Chennai for attempting to smuggle

A 44-year old Chinese national bound for Hong Kong was on Saturday detained by custom officials at the airport when he attempted to smuggle 27 kg of rosewood in a suitcase, airport sources said.

WB panchayat poll: SEC asks for a change in date

The West Bengal State Election Commission on Saturday asked the West Bengal government to change the date of the third phase of the panchayat poll, due on July 10, the day on which the Rathayatra fest...

ILC pushes for right to work legislation

The Indian Labour Conference on Saturday pushed for sops to working class such as a minimum assured pension of Rs 1000 per month, universal social security coverage and enactment of legislation on rig...

Heat wave intensifies in Punjab, Haryana

Normal life took a hit in Punjab and Haryana as heat wave conditions intensified in the region, where Hisar in Haryana was the hottest with a maximum of 46 degrees Celsius.