'NSCN (IM) in favourable mood for talks'
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who met NSCN (IM) leaders in the run up to a dialogue with the Centre, said the meeting 'changed the mood' in the Naga camp.
Parliament observes golden jubilee
It was on this day fifty years ago that people's representatives elected through the first general election met in the Lok Sabha under Speaker G V Mavalankar.
Statutory inquiry ordered into train mishap
The commissioner of railway safety, Northern Circle, has been asked to hold the inquiry, Railway Minister Nitish Kumar said.
British reporter of Indian descent held in Pakistan
Amardeep Basi of the Sunday Mercury failed to register his name at Torkham checkpoint while crossing over to Afghanistan.
'Pak army planned nuclear attack on India in 1999'
The Pakistan army had mobilised its nuclear arsenal without the knowledge of then prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who came to know about it from US president Bill Clinton.
Hizb `operational commander' backs Abdul Majid Dar
'Hizbul Mujahideen is not a personal belonging of any one and one cannot ignore the contribution of Dar.' Bilal Shahid said.
'Congress not averse to heading a coalition'
However, senior Congress leader Arjun Singh insisted that its primary aim would be to capture power on its own.
GUJARAT
Modi announces measures to soothe minorities
Among other things, the Gujarat chief minister has assured that a three-member committee would be formed in every district to record the statements of excesses committed against women.
One injured in stabbing in Ahmedabad
While curfew was lifted for four hours in Kagadapith and Kalupur police station areas, it was relaxed in Shahpur, Karanj and Vejalpur from 0900 to 1900 hours, police said.
COLUMN
Modi in, Modi out?
Why did the prime minister waffle on the issue of sacking Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi? Capital Buzz. Gossip from the Delhi durbar.
INTERVIEW
'Indian democracy is based upon corruption'
'Our conviction rate in corruption cases is as low as six per cent. Hence corruption has become a low-risk, high-profit activity,' says Central Vigilance Commissioner N Vittal.
MARKET REPORT
Old economy stocks lift Sensex by 11 points
Stock prices move in narrow range in absence of any major trigger to drive stocks.
CRICKET
Solid Windies batting frustrates India
The West Indies trail by 108 runs, with five first innings wickets in hand, at close of day 4 in the fourth Test.
'I wanted to leave after trying my best'
Anil Kumble got the prized wicket of Brian Lara and nearly dismissed Windies skipper Carl Hooper to end with figures of 14-5-29-1.
Gavaskar applauds Kumble's valiant effort
Kumble's decision to bowl despite a broken jaw ranks among the most inspiring tales of valour on the cricket field, said Sunil Gavaskar.
Kumble to return for operation
Indian team physio Andrew Leipus said that the pain might affect Kumble's diet and the bowler might not be fit enough to play.
The other side of Gravy
Rahul Bhattacharya talks to the once maverick cheerleader.
MOVIES
Bhagat Singh comes to life
Witness a revolutionary Bobby on the sets.
Dangerous liaison
'Unfaithful' has some evocative performances.
NET GUIDE
Boy saves sister, pays with his life
An 8-year-old boy stabbed to death by an intruder who also killed his mother saved his sister's life by distracting the attacker.
