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Scattered rains, chilly winds keep mercury down in city
Scattered rains accompanied by chilly winds and below normal day temperature kept Delhiites mostly confined to their homes on Sunday.
Maya’s aim is Aug. 15 speech from Red Fort
Making her prime ministerial ambitions crystal clear, BSP supremo Mayawati on Sunday urged party workers to ensure a “big victory” for the BSP in the next general election, and warned them against bec
US F-16s chase down small planes near Obama’s Florida resort
US F-16 fighter jets intercepted two small planes that separately violated flight restrictions set up in Florida for US President Barack Obama’s visit, according to a media report.
Dam collapses in China, thousands evacuated
Thousands of people were evacuated after a dam in north China’s Shanxi province collapsed, causing heavy flooding and damaging highways and rail tracks.
Indian tea exports register decline: ITA chairman
Indian tea exports have registered a decline of about 23 million kg last year over 2011 in view of slowdown in the global market, India Tea Association chairman A.K. Bhargava said today.
Mayawati wants to be PM after next Lok Sabha polls
Making clear her prime ministerial aspirations, BSP supremo Mayawati today asked party workers to ensure a big victory for the BSP in the next general elections and warned them against becoming a “saleable commodity”.
Chopper deal: CBI engages a lawyer in Italy
The CBI has engaged a lawyer in Italy to represent India’s case with the Italian government and the local courts to find out the role of Indians in the alleged kickbacks in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal.
Parliament’s Budget Session likely to be a tumultous affair
With the Opposition poised to attack the government on a host of issue including the VVIP chopper deal, the three-month long Budget Session of Parliament beginning this week is expected to be a tumultous affair.
Dikshit renews attack on Delhi police, writes to PM
In a fresh attack on the Delhi police, chief minister Sheila Dikshit has sought the Prime Minister’s intervention to ensure better policing in Delhi, complaining that the force has failed to deliver on its promise to improve women’s safety after the December 16 gangrape incident.
Gambhir’s absence is good for Australia: Hayden
Gautam Gambhir’s exclusion from India’s squad for the first two Tests against Australia is a “positive” development for the tourists, feels former cricketer Matthew Hayden, Hayden, who had a good tour of India in 2001, said Gambhir formed a “potent” opening combination with Virender Sehwag and the left-hander’s exclusion will be a welcome relief for the Australian bowlers.
