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Dharamsala: The Dalai Lama, who has been carrying on a six-decade-long struggle for freedom of Tibetan Buddhists, on Thursday announced his decision to retire as political head of Tibetan government-in-exile and to hand over his "formal authority" to a "freely-elected" leader. The 75-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader, however, made it clear that he was committed to […]

New Delhi: Taking the probe in Commonwealth Games corruption further, the CBI on Thursday carried out nationwide searches at 18 locations on the premises of functionaries of various agencies involved in renovation of Talkatora and Shivaji stadiums and registered three fresh cases. CBI registered two cases against agencies involved in the restoration and renovation work […]

New Delhi: Law Minister M Veerappa Moily on Thursday questioned BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh government`s "objection" in handing over the murder case of RSS activist Sunil Joshi to the National Investigation Agency, saying the party should clarify its stand on terrorism. "I can`t speak on the point of view of BJP. But one question I would […]

Chittagong: Having suffered defeats against India and West Indies, Bangladesh face an uphill task against the injury-hit England in a make-or-break Group B match here on Friday knowing well that a loss would end their hope of making the last-eight stage of the cricket World Cup. The co-hosts, who have managed to register just one […]

Kohima: President Pratibha Patil on Thursday asked the north-eastern states to put their best efforts to be a part of the Indian growth story by harnessing their potentials, particularly through the Centre`s `Look East` policy. Insisting that the NE states must strive to be a part of inclusive growth promoted by the government, Patil said […]

Mumbai: The Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday said the prize money for last year`s Champions League Twenty20 tournament held in South Africa has not been disbursed yet because of the need for regulatory approvals by the treasury department. "Regulatory approvals from the treasury department are awaited," Sundar Raman, CEO of the IPL, owned by […]

Ghaziabad: The Central Industrial Security Force will recruit 17,000 personnel this year to guard airports, nuclear installations and projects like the Delhi Metro. "We will recruit 17,000 personnel to meet our requirements in guarding airports, aerospace and nuclear installations and projects like the Delhi Metro," CISF Director General N R Das said during the forces` […]

Chennai: After sealing the seat sharing deal, the DMK and Congress on Thursday set in motion the process of identifying the constituencies where the two key UPA partners would contest in the April 13 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. "The first round of talks has begun," Congress state unit President K V Thankgabalu told reporters after […]

New Delhi: Government on Thursday promised to do "everything possible" for release of the Indian sailors held hostage by Somlian pirates but cautioned against "emotive" response saying it could endanger their lives. With Opposition members cutting across party lines in Rajya Sabha expressing serious concern over the continuing hostage of the Indian sailors, External Affairs […]

New Delhi: The Joint Parliamentary Committee, constituted to probe the 2G Spectrum scam, will have its first meeting on March 24. "The first meeting of the JPC will be held on March 24," the panel Chairman P C Chacko told reporters today. The meeting would finalise the Committee`s roadmap, including witnesses to be called and […]

Houston: Space shuttle Discovery has ended a very successful and flawless 13-day spaceflight with a smooth landing in Florida, ending a 27-year flying career for the world`s most-travelled spaceship. With commander Steven Lindsey at the controls, Discovery touched down and sent word to Mission Control at Johnson Space Center. "Houston, Discovery for the final time, […]

New Delhi: By attributing the rise in prices to increasing consumption by the poor, the government is putting the blame for food inflation on poor and asking the common man to live with it, the Left said today. Participating in the resumed discussion on the General Budget in the Rajya Sabha, CPI-M leader Brinda Karat […]

New Delhi: Unfazed by the criticism for persisting with an off-colour Piyush Chawla game after game, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni defended the leg-spinner`s selection, saying he needs to be kept in "good mental state" for the tough World Cup matches ahead. Chawla leaked quite a few runs against the Netherlands for his two wickets […]

New Delhi: CBI is expected to call DMK MP and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi`s daughter Kanimozhi for questioning in connection with the 2G spectrum scam. Agency sources said the questioning may take place before the CBI files the chargesheet in the case on Mar 31. Kanimozhi holds 20 per cent stakes in Kalaignar […]

Phulbani: BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Pradhan, a convict in two Kandhamal riot cases, on Wednesday surrendered before a local court here after his bail by the High Court was challenged in the Supreme Court. Pradhan, the MLA of G Udaygiri assembly constituency in Kandhamal district was one of the two persons who was convicted and […]