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US court dismisses HR violation case against Badal

A US court has dismissed a case filed by a Sikh rights group accusing Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal of being involved in human rights violations.

Telangana not on UPA’s agenda, says Congress

The Congress on Saturday said the issue of separate Telangana does not form part of the UPA`s national agenda and it only concerned the state government- remarks which may cause consternation in Andhr...

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.

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.