SC seeks response of states on VIP security guidelines

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New Delhi, Oct 14: The Supreme Court today sought response from the states and Union territories on framing of guidelines for security to VIPs following allegations that even those who do not deserve cover were enjoying it. A bench of justices G S Singhvi and S J Mukhopadhaya while issuing notices More

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Centre alerts metros on possible terror design

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New Delhi, Oct 14: In the wake of the RDX haul in Haryana, the Centre has advised authorities in four metros besides Hyderabad and Bangalore to remain on high alert as terrorists may try to strike during the festival season. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Centre asked authorities in Delhi More

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No one can take Jagjit Singh's place: Ghulam Ali

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New Delhi, Oct 14: Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali considers himself lucky to have been the last person to have sung with Jagjit Singh, who, he says, was God sent. Singh, whose most memorable numbers include 'Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho' and 'Hothon se chhoo lo tum', was to perform with Ali at More

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RSS stands behind Anna's fight against corruption

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Gorakhpur, Oct 14:  In another gesture of support to Team Anna, RSS today said it will stand behind any individual or organisation taking up the fight against corruption. At the three-day national Executive Meeting of the RSS here, the Sangh founthead's head of Pracharaks (propagators More

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SC seeks Centre, UP's response on threat to Taj

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New Delhi, Oct 14: Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports that the Taj Mahal might collapse by the next five years, the Supreme Court today sought response from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on the reported threat to the 17th century monument of love. A bench of justices D K Jain More

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India withdraws choppers from UN mission

New Delhi, Oct 14: India has withdrawn all its attack and transport helicopters from the United Nations mission in Congo this month, citing their requirement in domestic security roles. "The last four of the Russian-origin Mi-35 attack helicopters -- used for close air support during assault More

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Now brands, communities can soon have their own internet address

New Delhi, Oct 14: Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers (ICANN), which manages internet domain addresses, Friday lifted the restrictions on suffixes and invited applications for the first round of new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) between Jan 12-April 12, 2012. "During this More

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India's first robotic liver transplant successful

New Delhi, Oct 14: In the first such surgery in India, doctors at a hospital near here have performed a robotic liver transplant to save the life of a four-year-old child. Doctors say it is only the third operation of its kind in the world. The surgery was conducted last month at the Medanta More

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ULFA-Centre talks by October end

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Guwahati, Oct 14:  Peace talks between the Centre and ULFA would be held this month- end in New Delhi, the outfit's chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa today said.''The exact agenda of the talks is yet to be finalised but it is likely to be held on the basis of the charter of demands submitted by More

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Critical look at RTI must be taken but no dilution: PM

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New Delhi, Oct 14: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said a critical look must be taken at the RTI Act and concerns on it discussed and addressed, but there will be no dilution. "The Right to Information should not adversely affect the deliberative processes in the Government," he said More

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