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Everything you need to know about Chandrashekhar Dam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Four burnt to death in Delhi factory fire

March 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Four people were killed and one person was injured Tuesday in a fire at a shoe factory here, said a fire service official.

Asian cycling: India's best hope came out of coma

March 4, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Chandrashekhar Rajesh's story should be inspiring for any sportsperson. The Tiruchirapalli-based cyclist came alive after being comatose for 10 days following an horrific accident last year and is now one of India's brightest prospects in the Asian Championships beginning here Thursday.

Bahrain delegation visits Kerala Technopark

February 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 21 (IANS) A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain visited the Technopark here Thursday to explore possible ways of association.

Chhattisgarh seeks Rs.100 crore under National Dairy Plan

February 6, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Raipur, Feb 6 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Chandrashekhar Sahu Wednesday demanded Rs.100 crore from the central government under the National Dairy Plan.

'Lakshmi' strictly for Shivakumar's fans (Kannada Movie Review)

January 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Film: "Lakshmi"; Cast: Shivaraj Kumar, Priyamani, Ashish Vidyarthi, Rangayana Raghu,Saloni, Avinash, Gurudatt and Guru Prasad; Screenplay-Direction: Raghava Loki; Co-producers: B.R. Duggineni and Aadhi; Music composer: Guru Kiran; Camera: K.S.Chandrashekhar; Rating: ***

Government should intervene on Norway court verdict, says child rights activist

December 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec.5 (ANI): Child right activist Narava Prakasa Rao on Wednesday condemned the conviction of Indian couple accused of mistreating their child in Norway and said that the government should intervene to reduce the punishment as it could affect the child's future adversely.

Government criticizes Norway court decision, saying conviction will inflict mental agony on children

December 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec.4 (ANI): The government on Tuesday criticised the conviction of an Indian couple in Norway and said the verdict would cause serious mental agony to their children.

Efforts on to seek release of Andhra couple in Norway

November 30, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Indian authorities are making efforts to seek release of a couple from Andhra Pradesh who has been arrested in Norway for chiding their son.

SC puts query on 2G licences' pricing

November 27, 2012 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday asked why telecom operators, who were providing service using cancelled 2G licences, should not pay the price determined in the Nov 12 auction of the spectrum.

2G directions implemented, centre tells SC

November 22, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The government Thursday told the Supreme Court that it had acted "fully in accordance" with its judgment on the auction of cancelled 2G licences.

2G telecom spectrum auction resumes

November 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): The auction of 2G telecom spectrum resumed today at 9 a.m., even as the first day saw a subdued response.

BJP demands PM's resignation over latest exposure in 2G scam

October 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday has demanded Prime Minister's resignation over the latest outcome regarding 2G- spectrum allocation scam as former Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekhar has revealed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had ignored his recommendation regarding charging an entry fee of Rs.36,000-crore on telecom players for spectrum allocation.................

BJP demands PM's resignation following ex-Cabinet Secretary's disclosure in JPC

October 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Friday demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resignation in the wake of former Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrashekhar's shocking revelation to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigating the 2G scam that Singh had ignored his recommendation that an entry fee of Rs. 36,000 crore be charged for spectrum.

Concert to promote harmony between Northeast people and Pune residents

October 15, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Pune, Oct.15 (ANI): The government is taking steps to strengthen ties between the people of the northeast and residents of Pune.

Karnataka protests over sharing of Cauvery waters with Tamil Nadu

October 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Bangalore, Oct.4 (ANI): Hundreds of Karnataka farmers, students and regional party activists staged mass protests on Thursday against sharing of the river waters with neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Government against control over Internet: Sibal

September 24, 2012 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Monday said the government is against controlling the Internet and suggested that stakeholders should help evolve a consensus on a clear-cut roadmap and policy for the sector.

Another Karnataka shutdown, this time over Cauvery

September 22, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Bangalore, Sep 22 (IANS) Karnataka, where life was crippled Sep 20 as part of nation-wide shutdown over the central government's economic measures, is in for another shutdown Oct 6 over Cauvery water sharing with Tamil Nadu.

Have some fun on the bookshelf this weekend (IANS Books)

August 11, 2012 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The book shelf this week is delightfully light, with easy-to-grasp titles. Browse with IANS...

Paswan calls Advani 'frustrated', says UPA will again come to power

August 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug. 7 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan has described BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani as a frustrated politician in the wake of his 2014 general election predictions.

Uma Bharti in tune with Advani's 2014 polls predictions

August 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Agra, Aug 6 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti on Monday backed party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's 2014 predictions of a Congress rout, saying the views mentioned by him in his blog is absolutely correct.

Bansal terms Advani as 'failed analyst'

August 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 6 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has assailed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani by terming him as a 'failed analyst' over his predictions on his blog that a non-Congress, non-BJP Prime Minister would come to power in 2014 supported by one of the two principle parties.

Top seed Shweta in finals of table tennis meet

July 22, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Top seed Shweta Parte was given a tough time by Akashi Sancheti from Andhra Pradesh as the match stretched to the wire before Shweta prevailed 7-11, 6-11, 11-8, 11-2, 11-6, 11-8 to move into the womens' singles final of the JVPGC-All Mumbai 4-star ranking table tennis tournament here Sunday.

Indian palm oil firms make Indonesian eco-disaster: Greenpeace

June 19, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Greenpeace India Tuesday claimed that major Indian corporates houses could be linked to the destruction of the Indonesian rainforests through their imports of palm oil from the country.

EGoM to take final call on pricing and refarming of spectrum

May 26, 2012 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An empowered group of ministers (EGoM) led by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will take the final call on key issues such as pricing and refarming of spectrum for 2G auction, Telecom Secretary R. Chandrashekhar said Saturday.

CAG slams Department of Space for Antrix-Devas deal

May 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The government auditor has slammed the Department of Space for sealing the Antrix-Devas deal saying it was "a classic case of public investment for private profit".

Chhattisgarh CM denies any secret deal with Maoists for release of Sukma collector

May 4, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Raipur, May 4 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday denied any backroom dealing with the Maoists in securing the release of abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon.

Sukma District Collector released; thanks mediators, Chhattisgarh Govt.

May 3, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Chintanlar (Sukma), May 3 (ANI): Abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon, who was finally released by the Maoists on Thursday thanked the mediators and the Chhattisgarh Government for helping him come out of this unpleasant hostage crisis.

Sukma District Collector released; thanks mediators, Chhattisgarh Govt.

May 3, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Chintalnar (Sukma), May 3 (ANI): Abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon, who was finally released by the Maoists on Thursday thanked the mediators and the Chhattisgarh Government for helping him come out of this unpleasant hostage crisis.

Sukma District Collector's family celebrates his release

May 3, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Chennai/Raipur, May 3 (ANI): Family members of Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon on Thursday celebrated his release, and thanked the government for its efforts during the entire hostage crisis.

Sukma collector Alex Paul Menon likely to be released by noon

May 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Raipur, May 3 (ANI): Abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon is likely to be released by his Maoist captors around noon today.

Sukma collector Alex Paul Menon to be released on Thursday

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Raipur, May 2 (ANI): Abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon is expected to be released tomorrow by his Maoist captors.

Government-Maoist mediators reach agreement over Sukma Collector's release

May 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Raipur, May 1 (ANI): Following several rounds of talks, the Chhattisgarh Government and Maoist mediators have reportedly reached an agreement over terms for the release of Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon.

No breakthrough in Government-Maoist talks over Sukma Collector's release

April 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Raipur, Apr 30 (ANI):The deadlock over the release of abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon persists, with yet another round of talks between the representatives of Chhattisgarh Government and the Maoist rebels ending in a stalemate.

Maoist shutdown in Jharkhand hits normal life

April 29, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Ranchi, Apr 29 (ANI): The two-day shutdown declared by Maoists, in support of the demands made by them in Chhattisgarh to release abducted District Collector Alex Paul Menon, hit normal life in Jharkhand on Sunday.

Dr. Binayak Sen urges Maoists to release Collector Menon unconditionally

April 28, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Kolkata, Apr 28 (ANI): Human Rights activist Dr. Binayak Sen on Saturday reiterated his call for unconditional release of Chhattisgarh's abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon.

Chhattisgarh hostage crisis: Third round of talks today

April 28, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Raipur, Apr 28 (ANI): The fate of abducted Sukma District Collector is undecided even a week after his kidnapping, and interlocutors of the Chhattisgarh Government and the Maoists are meeting for the third time today to find a way out.

Chhattisgarh Government intensifies efforts to free abducted Sukma Collector

April 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Raipur, Apr 27 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh Government has intensified efforts to free Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon from Maoists captivity.

Maoist mediator confident that there would be no loss of life

April 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Raipur, Apr 26 (ANI): Human rights activist and academic Professor Hargopal, who has been named as another mediator by the Maoists for talks with the government to secure the release of abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon, on Thursday said that he would ensure that there is no casualty on either side.

Abducted Sukma collector's health condition improving, says Raman Singh

April 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Thursday said that health of abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon had improved after medication.

DoT to speed up process to meet new 2G auction deadline

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The government Tuesday said that conducting the 2G auction within the revised deadline of Aug 31 set by the Supreme Court was a difficult task but it would speed up the process for this.

Maoist-nominated mediator urges Govt. to resume talks

April 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): B. D. Sharma, one of the Maoist-nominated mediators for negotiations with the government, on Tuesday stressed on the need to have a dialogue to resolve the ongoing conflict following the abduction of Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon.

Sukma Collector's abduction: Chhattisgarh Govt. names mediators

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Raipur, Apr 24 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh Government on Tuesday named two former bureaucrats for holding talks with Maoists to secure the release of abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon.

Collector's abduction: Renuka Chaudhary slams Prashant Bhushan

April 24, 2012 at 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Congress leader Renuka Chaudhary on Tuesday criticised Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan for refusing to mediate for the release of Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon.

Maoists claim abducted collector's health critical, demand medical help

April 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Ranchi, Apr 24 (ANI): The Maoists have issued a statement saying that Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon's health is critical and that he is in urgent need of medicine and medical attention.

Qualcomm to get BWA spectrum shortly: DoT

April 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) US-based chipmaker Qualcomm would soon be able to roll out high-speed Internet services with the government willing to provide the firm broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum shortly.

Excited, but nervous about 'Jism 2': Imran Zahid(With Images)

March 29, 2012 at 1:20 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Imran Zahid, who was in news for bagging the lead role in Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's now-delayed "Chandu", says his dream is finally coming true as he is making his debut in their "Jism 2".

Excited, but nervous about 'Jism 2': Imran Zahid

March 29, 2012 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Imran Zahid, who was to play the title role in Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's "Chandu", says his dream is finally coming true as he is making his debut in their "Jism 2".

Govt. panel to choose new TRAI chairman by May 2012

February 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb.20 (ANI): A high level search-cum-selection committee comprising of Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, Principal Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office Pulok Chatterjee, Secretary (Presonnel) P K Mishra, Telecom Secretary R Chandrashekhar and Advisor to Prime Minister Sam Pitroda will soon take a decision on who will be the next chief of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

After by-poll victory in Banswada, Telangana issue hots up again

October 17, 2011 at 2:04 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 17 (ANI): After triumphant victory of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in Banswada assembly seat, party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao's son KTR Rao has said that today's result proves that people have zero tolerance on Telangana issue.

Centre is in the process of consultations over Telangana issue: Mukherjee

October 1, 2011 at 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1(ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that the Central government would hold more consultations to address the Telangana issue.

Inexpensive alloy that can produce hydrogen from sunlight developed

August 31, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): Scientists, including three of Indian-origin, have derived a means to "tweak" an inexpensive semiconductor material to generate hydrogen from water by using sunlight - a finding that could revolutionize the energy sector.

'Govt trying to divert attention', says civil society leaders

August 20, 2011 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Representatives of civil society on Saturday said that the government's move to invite public opinion over the Lokpal Bill by the Parliamentary Standing Committee was 'a waste of time' and a diversionary tactic to take away attention from the real issue.

Manmohan Singh to make statement as govt. invites public suggestions on Lokpal Bill

August 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Television channels are reporting that the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is expected to make a statement in short while from now, reflecting the government's response to civil rights activist Anna Hazare's demand to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill by August 30, failing which, he will continue his fast "till my last breath".

A.K. Seth appointed next Cabinet Secretary

May 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Ajit Kumar Seth was on Tuesday appointed the next Cabinet Secretary succeeding K.M. Chandrashekhar who retires next month.

Rural Service Delivery exhibition begins in Delhi

March 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 24 (ANI): A two-day national conference and exhibition on technology solutions for rural service delivery began here this morning.

BJP, opposition rubbishes raids on Kalmadi, aide residences

December 24, 2010 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other opposition parties on Friday rubbished the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) raids on the residences of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CWG) chairman Suresh Kalmadi and his aide in New Delhi and Pune, describing it as an eyewash' from the government.

CWG scam: CBI raids Kalmadi's houses in Delhi, Pune

December 24, 2010 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Dec. 24 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the residences of Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and his personal secretary Manoj Bhure in New Delhi and in Pune in connection with alleged irregularities in the conduct of the Games.

2G scam: JPC demand continues to stall Parliament proceedings

December 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The deadlock in Parliament over the 2G scam continued for the 21st working day on Friday, with the opposition remaining adamant on their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe.

Delhi Chief Minister visits Games Village thrice in a day on Sunday

September 26, 2010 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep.26 (ANI): Amidst concerns being expressed over C'wealth Games preparations and prevailing conditions from almost all quarters, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit visited the Games Village three times on Sunday to personally take stock of the situation.

Karnataka Naxal leader reveals expansion plan on camera

June 28, 2010 at 10:52 PM

Bangalore / Mahabubnagar, June 28 (ANI): Maoists' Karnataka state committee chief Chandrashekhar Gorebal, who was arrested recently by the Andhra Pradesh Police, has revealed details about their expansion plan.

SEBI to abide by newly changed govt. norms' in ULIP controversy

June 23, 2010 at 9:55 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (ANI): Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chandrashekhar Bhaskar Bhave has said that they would abide by the newly changed government norms in the Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) controversy.

Only Home Ministry will speak on internal security matters: Centre

April 12, 2010 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): To avoid unwanted and out of turn statements on issues related to internal security as witnessed recently, the Union Government has decided that Home Ministry would play the role of nodal agency in such issues.

Industrialised nations' CO2 cut plans 'are pathetic', says Indian Copenhagen negotiator

February 13, 2010 at 6:01 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): One of India's senior negotiators at the Copenhagen summit has said that industrialised nations have set "pathetic" targets to reduce carbon emissions.

Radicals protest against Valentine's Day revelry across India

February 11, 2010 at 1:06 PM

Coimbatore /Bhopal, Feb 11 (ANI): Ahead of the Valentine's Day, activists of a radical group gathered here to chart out their protest against the celebrations of romance by the courting friends and couples.

Telangana discussions continue

January 6, 2010 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): Even after failing to arrive at consensus during the all party meeting Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has not given up his hopes and continued discussions with representatives of different political parties to devise a mechanism to draw a road map to solve the Telangana issue here on Wednesday.

TRS chief arrives in Delhi ahead of crucial all party meeting on Telangana

January 3, 2010 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (ANI): The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao is arriving here this evening to hold talks preliminary talks with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram nearly 48 hours ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telangana.

KCR calls for Bandh in Andhra Pradesh, blames Chidambaram of betrayal

December 23, 2009 at 9:41 PM

Hyderabad, Dec.23 (ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Wednesday evening gave a call for Bandh across Andhra Pradesh in protest of the U-turn by the Centre on creation of Telangana issue.

Telangana issue: Chiranjeevi to sit on fast against Telangana

December 16, 2009 at 3:39 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (ANI): The Centre's go ahead to initiate the process for the formation of the Telangana State has stirred up a hornet's nest. After Telangana Rashtra Samiti's chief K Chandrashekhar Rao's hunger strike for creation of Telanaga it is the turn of actor-turned politician Chiranjeevi who has decided to sit on fast against the move to create Telangana.

50 Congress, TDP MLAs resign over Centre's nod for Telangana State

December 10, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (ANI): There are reports that around 50 Congress and Telugu Desam Party MLAs have resigned here in protest against the Centre's acceptance for a separate Telangana State.

BJP says Centre should have acted earlier, faster on Telangana issue

December 10, 2009 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today said the Central Government should have acted faster on the Telangana issue.

Centre surrenders to TRS chief's demands, Andhra may soon be split

December 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 10 (ANI): Under tremendous pressure, the Centre late on Wednesday night accepted the demand of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrashekhar Rao for the formation of a Telangana State.

Members of Parliament urge Centre to act to end Telangana impasse

December 9, 2009 at 12:56 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 9 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, Members of Parliament on Wednesday urged the UPA Government at the Centre to step in to end the impasse over the Telangana issue in Andhra Pradesh.

TRS chief critical, situation in Andhra Pradesh tense

December 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (ANI): The condition of Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief K Chandrashekhar Rao continues to deteriorate and Andhra Pradesh was on the boil today. Rao's threat to fast unto death over a demand for a separate Telangana State continues for the eleventh day today, and doctors have described his medical condition as critical.

Andhra Assembly adjourns over Telangana issue

December 8, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): After two days of shutdown that witnessed a collision between students of Osmania University and the state police here and sporadic incidents of violence in other places on Monday, the Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) today moved an adjournment motion in the State Assembly asking the State government to issue a declaration on formation of a Telangana State.

Jairam Ramesh denies rift in government on climate pact

December 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec.6 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh on Sunday denied there were any differences in the government over India's negotiating stance at next week's Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark.

TRS calls 48 hour Telangana shut down from Monday

December 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (ANI): The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) on Saturday called for a 48 hour shutdown from Monday in the region as its chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, who is on fast for the last six days was moved into the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) here.

Andhra Government closes educational institutions in Telangana region till Dec 14

December 4, 2009 at 5:12 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Government on Friday ordered the closure of all educational institution in the Telangana region following the death of a sympathizer.

Telangana issue: TRS chief to go on indefinite hunger strike

November 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM

Medak (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 29 (ANI): The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) president, K Chandrashekhar Rao, will begin a fast unto death on Sunday at Siddipet in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh, pressing for statehood to Telangana region.

Author of book describing marriage a moral rape suffers public outrage

November 27, 2009 at 11:39 PM

Bhopal, Nov 27 (ANI): An author of a book describing the concept of marriage as 'a moral rape' had a tough time on the release function when members of a cultural group publicly humiliated him, here on Friday.

14 breast cancer surgeries in three-and-a-half hours conducted at Madurai

August 29, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Madurai, Aug 29 (ANI): Doctors at a hospital in Madurai claimed to have performed breast cancer surgeries on 14 patients within three-and-a-half hours.

Delhi's I.I.T has three swine flu affected

August 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug.10 (ANI): Even as a high-level meeting of the Ministry of Health officials is being held here this morning, the number of Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T) staff infected with HINI influenza has gone up to three.

Hindu activists protest conversion of a woman to Christianity in Bhopal

July 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Bhopal, July 26 (ANI): Activists of Hindu radical groups on Sunday protested outside a church against the conversion of a Hindu woman to Christianity in Bhopal city.

Senior Secretaries in Jharkhand to monitor anti Naxal operation Home

June 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

Ranchi, June 28(ANI): Twenty Central Government secretaries, including Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekhar and Home Secretary designate G K Pillai have arrived here on a two day visit to monitor anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand.

Senior Secretaries in Jharkhand to monitor anti Naxal operation

June 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

Ranchi, June 28(ANI): Twenty Central Government secretaries, including Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekhar and Home Secretary designate G K Pillai have arriving here on a two day visit to monitor the anti Naxal operations in Jharkhand.

High-level committee to review coastal security

June 18, 2009 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): The Government on Thursday set up a high level committee under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar to review the measures taken for coastal security at regular intervals and monitor developments taken after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Vote for development will ensure economy tops government agenda (Comment)

May 22, 2009 at 3:55 PM

With the mandate for the Congress party-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) clearly in favour of development, economic issues will top the agenda of the new government, as it seeks to meet the high expectations of the poor and homeless and fulfil the aspirations of the masses as quickly as possible.

TRS lodges its candidates to avoid horse-trading

May 15, 2009 at 7:23 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (ANI): In a bid to prevent horse-trading of its candidates, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Thursday lodged all its candidates and leaders at the party headquarters in Hyderabad.

Telangana Rashtra Samithi rules out alliance with Congress

May 15, 2009 at 4:31 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Friday ruled out any alliance with the Congress, saying it had 'betrayed' the people of Telangana on separate statehood issue.

TRS reaffirms support for NDA over Telangana

May 15, 2009 at 3:48 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) leader K. Chandrashekhar Rao reaffirmed support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Friday, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had promised that a Telangana state will come up within 100 days if it takes power.

Ahead of judgement day, fence-sitters await their time

May 14, 2009 at 10:32 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) They are the fence-sitters, whose loyalties could tilt either way. With 48 hours to go for the outcome of the elections that is widely predicted to throw up a hung verdict, all eyes are on the fence-sitters whose decisions on who to side with could well decide who would form the next government in New Delhi.

Sharad Yadav says JD (U) is with NDA

May 14, 2009 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): As confusion continues over the future of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, senior leader of Janata Dal (United) Sharad Yadav on Wednesday said his party was with the NDA.

TRS has betrayed secular parties, fumes CPI

May 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Shocked over its Third Front partner the Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Communist Party of India (CPI) Sunday termed it as 'a betrayal of secular parties'.

TRS formally joins NDA fold

May 10, 2009 at 2:37 PM

Ludhiana, May 10 (IANS) The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS), fighting for a separate Telangana state in Andhra Pradesh, Sunday formally joined the National Democratic Alliance at a public rally here Sunday.

Nitish Kumar attends NDA rally, TRS too joins in

May 10, 2009 at 2:37 PM

Ludhiana, May 10 (IANS) Sweeping aside all speculation of his switching sides, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar arrived in this industrial city of Punjab Sunday afternoon to participate in a show of strength rally by the BJP-led NDA.

Deve Gowda and the dance show

May 2, 2009 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) This is hectic campaigning time for politicians, but that didn't stop former prime minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) president H.D. Deve Gowda from turning up for a dance performance.

Website to inform on issues of cyber threats

April 29, 2009 at 1:01 AM

In a bid to protect Internet users from rising cyber threats, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Wednesday launched an informative website 'secureyourpc.in' in collaboration with software giant Microsoft.

Government joins hands with Microsoft to curb internet threats

April 29, 2009 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and software giant Microsoft Corp Wednesday jointly launched a website 'secureyourpc.in', which will provide vital information to internet users on how to combat online threats.

No need to inform families about marriage: court

April 20, 2009 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Couples wanting to marry in court but not ready to let their parents know about it can breathe free. The Delhi High Court Monday said the provision of sending a court marriage notice to the family was not mandatory.

Artists to rally in Bangalore for Chaplin statue

March 20, 2009 at 12:25 AM

Bangalore, March 19 (IANS) Artists and writers are planning a demonstration here Friday to counter objections raised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers against erecting a statue of Charlie Chaplin for a movie by director Hemanth Hegde.