Tuesday, January 24, 2012

EC writes to BSF, NCB on drugs, fake currency

EC writes to BSF, NCB on drugs, fake currency

EC writes to BSF, NCB on drugs, fake currency

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In the wake of large-scale movement of drugs and fake currency in poll-bound states, the Election Commission has issued fresh directions to the BSF and NCB to tighten vigil.

‘Pak-Afghan border haven for training terrorists’

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A senior Army officer said areas in and around the Pakistan-Afghanistan border are `safe havens" for training terrorist organisations in Asia.

Curb anti-India terror groups, Myanmar told

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Raising fears that terror groups may stoke trouble in poll-bound Manipur, India has asked Myanmar to act against insurgents operating from its soil.

`Electronic media ignoring CPI poll coverage`

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The party today filed a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding setting up of the committee comprising a retired justice of the SC.

`Free Pak prisoners who`ve completed sentence`

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The SC directed the government to immediately release 54 Pakistani nationals who are languishing in Indian jails.

Lokayukta probe: SM Krishna moves SC

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External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Tuesday moved the SC against Karnataka HC’s order refusing to stall the Lokayukta police’s probe against him.

No role in Rahul shoe-throwing incident: Ramdev

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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has said that he has taught his workers to be cultured, tolerant and decent.

Four Indians die of gas poisoning in Bahrain

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Four Indians working as labourers in Bahrain have died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning in the country`s Hamad Town.

India summons US envoy over Leno’s remark

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The Indian government on Tuesday summoned a senior US diplomat while saying Jay Leno’s remarks on Golden temple have hurt Sikh sentiments.

India, US on same side on freedom: Envoy

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The India-US relationship is defined by a pragmatic realisation that they are on the same side on eliminating forces threatening their freedom and development, Nirupama Rao said.

India`s rights record in 2011 "disappointing": HRW

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In its World Report 2012, Human Rights Watch assessed progress on human rights during the past year in more than 90 countries.

Normalisation of ties with Pakistan not easy: Rao

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India has made "sincere efforts" to reduce trust deficit with Pakistan with which it has a history of complicated relationship, Nirupama Rao said.

India for cautious approach on talks with Taliban

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India has sought a cautious approach on the US-backed peace talks with the Taliban.

US defends Leno’s remark on Golden Temple

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The US said the visual of Golden Temple in Amritsar during "The Tonight Show" was a "satirical" reference.

Norway: Grandparents to get kids’ custody?

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The Norwegian government is likely to hand over the custody of the NRI couple`s kids to their grandparents who live in Kolkata.

Had inputs of SIMI threat to Rushdie: Raj govt

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The Rajasthan government said it had received intelligence inputs that the banned SIMI was planning to target Salman Rushdie.

Army chief age row: RSS comes out in support

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In its first reaction on the issue, RSS came out in support of Army chief Gen VK Singh on the age controversy and slammed the government.

Cong dubs Team Anna as self-appointed preachers

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Anna Hazare and his team had shot off a series of letters to the Prime Minister, Rahul and Gadkari.

Cong playing dangerous minority card game: Jaitley

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BJP leader Arun Jaitley today warned the Congress that it was playing a "dangerous game" by offering reservation to minorities within OBC quota.

SAHMAT extends invitation to Rushdie

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Artist-activist group Sahmat extended an invitation to the controversial writer Salman Rushdie to attend a function in Delhi.

DP Sinha likely to head NCTC

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Divya Prakash Sinha, an IPS officer of 1978 batch, is likely to head the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).

‘Minority institutions to be kept out of RTE’

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Digvijay Singh sought to dispel apprehension of AIMPLB on issues related to inclusion of their educational institutions under the Right To Education.

Army Chief to get new Military Adviser

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A top adviser has been replaced by Army Chief General V K Singh.

Devotees throng to take holy dip in `sangam`

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Braving chilly weather, lakhs of devotees thronged the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical river Saraswati here on `Mauni Amavasya`.

Age row: Army Chief says matter sub judice

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With his petition on the age row expected to come up before the Supreme Court soon, Army Chief V K Singh refused to make any comment on it.

Cops` refusal to investigate unconstitutional: SC

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Supreme Court has held that every citizen has a right to get his or her complaint investigated by police in an impartial manner.

PM honours 24 young bravehearts

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Twenty-four young bravehearts were honoured with National Awards for Bravery by PM Manmohan Singh for their acts of courage and meritorious deeds.

India fumes at US TV host`s joke on Golden Temple

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India has objected to US TV host Jay Leno passing off a visual of the Golden Temple in Amritsar as Mitt Romney`s vacation home.

PC, Montek dismiss reports of rift over ID project

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The Planning Commission proposed to take a note to the Cabinet on this issue during its scheduled to meet on Wednesday.

India steps up pressure on Norway for release of c

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India stepped up the pressure on Norway for the release of two children of an NRI couple.

UK murders: Lithuanian suspect remanded to custody

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The West Midlands Police had launched a major probe in the sensational case under `Operation Tiler`.

BJP, Cong slugfest over Rushdie issue

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Rushdie had cancelled his visit to the Jaipur Literature Festival, saying he had received information that "paid assassins" had been engaged to eliminate him.

Is CBI sparing big accused in NRHM scam? BJP

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BJP targeted Congress wondering whether the CBI was deliberatly not catching the "major political players".

Did Maha ATS allow bombers of 13/7 to slip away?

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By declaring arrest of Naqee Ahmed in 13/7 case, security agencies in national capital feel that Maha ATS may be attempting to cover its tracks.

Cold wave unabated in North India

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The cold wave was unabated in North India on Monday with minimum temperatures across the region dipping further.

Money, liquor = Crowd at election rallies

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In a sting operation, Zee News found out the role money and liquor plays in ensuring crowds at election rallies.
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