BJP asks Modi to dissolve Gujarat assembly
A resolution adopted at the party's executive meeting at Goa said, 'Instead of accepting his resignation, the national executive advises him to seek dissolution of the assembly, go to the people and seek their verdict.'
Vajpayee lashes out at Muslims
'They don't mix with the society, they don't want to live in harmony,' the prime minister said at a public meeting in Goa.
Modi gives in, submits his resignation
The national executive of the BJP is to discuss the resignation on Friday night before deciding whether to accept it.
Krishnamurthy echoes RSS line on minority welfare
The BJP president also made it clear that the party is solidly behind Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP rejects demand for Modi's removal
Party president Jana Krishnamurthy said that the nation needs to be saved from forces whose only aim seems to be to destabilise" the BJP-led NDA government.
INTERVIEW
'Modi is anti-Muslim politically'
'I don't believe he is in the chakkar of Hindutvawad. But he can use Hindutvawad to his advantage.' Former Gujarat chief minister Shankarsinh Vaghela lashes out at the Narendra Modi government.
CONGRESS CONCLAVE IN GUWAHATI
Sonia's message of good governance for Cong CMs
She said the Congress is the 'natural' party of governance and the people of India are recognising this fact.
Deal strictly with communal elements, Sonia tells her CMs
Speaking at the conclave of 14 Congress chief ministers in Assam's capital Guwahati, Sonia, spent first 10 minutes of her 40-minute speech stressing on the need to preserve India's secular character.
Sonia demands Narendra Modi's dismissal
The Gujarat chief minister had failed in discharging his constitutional obligations and responsibilities, she said.
REPORTS FROM NEPAL
Maoists massacre 50 policemen in Nepal
Twelve rebels were also killed in the clashes, which took place in Dang district, officials said.
Maoist attack in Nepal in retaliation to arrests in India
The attack in Dang district of Nepal was in retaliation to the arrest of eight rebels from some private nursing homes in Lucknow, UP, officials said.
OTHER REPORTS
SC declines to vacate stay on new syllabi
The government had pleaded that the stay on the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework for Secondary Education be vacated.
BUSINESS
Rollback of some Budget proposals likely: BJP
BJP president Jana Krishnamurthy suggested that the government should 'tighten its belt' to bring the economy out of mess.
EPF board recommends 9.5% interest rate
The finance ministry had told the board that the rate should be reduced to 9 per cent, Labour Minister Sharad Yadav said.
India scraps visa-on-arrival plan for tourists
The proposal was shelved after a review of the security environment in the country after the terrorists attack on Parliament.
Enron tried to buy me: Indian journalist
The business editor of 'Zee TV' network, Raghu Dhar, has said in an interview that Enron offered him $1 million per year in a bid to silence his criticism of the company's plans to build a plant in India.
CRICKET
Hooper slams his first double ton
The West Indies were 494 for 7 before bad light forced an early close on day 2 of the first Test against India.
Hooper fulfils childhood dream
The West Indies skipper was thrilled after achieving what he had dreamed of since he was a kid -- a century in his hometown.
SPORTS
Anjali Vedpathak bags silver
India's top markswoman was beaten to the gold by Korea's Jeon Acna, who set a world record with a perfect score in the air rifle event at the World Cup.
Junhui Ding is Asian under-21 snooker champion
Top seed Manan Chandra finished third in the tournament.
MOVIES
Achievers. Luminaries. Stars
About Ram Gopal Varma and Company.
The unchained melody of Devdas
Ismail Durbar's tunes grow on you.
Grateful Dread
Ansh - The Deadly Part needs a tighter script.
Magical...but not spell-binding
Harry Potter's adventures leave knuts to spare!
