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High Court sets aside opposition legislator's election

The Madras High Court Tuesday set aside the election of a woman AIADMK legislator Glory Chandra from Rajapalayam for reportedly producing a false certificate claiming scheduled caste status.6:32 PM on December 02

To preserve heritage, government planning special centre

The government is planning to set up a Centre for Management of Cultural Resources and also a network of Indian Institutes of Art and Culture on the lines of the IITs to safeguard India's rich heritage, Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni said here Tuesday.6:31 PM on December 02

India waiting for Pakistan's response, keeps options open

India Tuesday kept its options open in dealing with Pakistan and said it was awaiting Islamabad's response to its demand for strong action against militants based on its territory whom New Delhi blames for engineering Mumbai's bloody terror strikes.6:31 PM on December 02

Transafe Services profit up 130 percent

Logistics equipment provider Transafe Services Ltd posted a growth of 55 percent in turnover and 130 percent in profit after tax (PAT) in the first six months this fiscal compared to the year-ago period, the company announced here Tuesday.6:31 PM on December 02

Polling ends in Mizoram with 70 percent turnout

Voting to elect a new government in the northeastern state of Mizoram ended peacefully Tuesday with about 70 percent people exercising their franchise.6:31 PM on December 02

FBI, Scotland Yard helping in cracking Mumbai conspiracy

India has decided to intensify cooperation with investigative agencies of other countries, a move that is likely to put extra pressure on Pakistan to come clean on its alleged involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks, said a top intelligence official.6:31 PM on December 02

Indian Navy chief slams TV coverage of Mumbai attacks

Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday criticized the Indian electronic media for its allegedly unrestrained coverage of the Mumbai terror attack, including the live telecast of the anti-terror operation.6:31 PM on December 02

Kerala chief minister should quit for 'dog' remark, say people

Outraged by Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's remarks against the family of commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai, people across the country Tuesday demanded his resignation and some are planning a campaign against him.6:30 PM on December 02

Japanese brewery claims to have the world's first 'space beer'

A Japanese brewery claimed Tuesday it has produced the world's first space beer using barley grown in space.6:30 PM on December 02

PM to begin premier science institute's centenary fete

Undeterred by the recent terror attacks in Mumbai and to send a strong signal that 'it's business as usual', the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is decking-up to host Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday to formally herald its centenary celebrations.6:30 PM on December 02

Radio Misty Sikkim 95 FM to be soon on air at Sikkim

This will be the first fm station to be heard in whole of Sikkim. A state of art studio is ready in the capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok. Radio Misty, which is aired in the 94.3 MHz in Siliguri, has been allotted change in frequency in Sikkim.6:29 PM on December 02

Huawei to Build China Unicom's First 40G WDM Transport Network

Huawei's 40G WDM solution four times faster than most current transport data rates6:27 PM on December 02

CHANGE the Premium European Lingerie Brand makes it way to India

CHANGE: YOU. ONLY BETTER This Saturday night, India gave a very warm welcome to the entry of the leading European brand in lingerie - CHANGE.6:26 PM on December 02

Nucleus Software Announces Appointment of Mr. Janki Ballabh as Chairman of the Board

Mr. Ballabh has also been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board. He takes over the Chairmanship from Lt. Gen. T. P. Singh (Retd.) who relinquished office on November 15, 2008, consequent to his resignation from Directorship of the Company due his advancing age.6:24 PM on December 02

MphasiS wins 2 prestigious awards for the empowerment of persons with disabilities

NCPEDP-Shell Helen Keller Award - 2nd December 2008 & NATIONAL AWARD in the category of Best Employer - 3rd December 20086:21 PM on December 02