New Delhi News

Chidambaram to visit all states to review security

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Monday said he would visit all the states over the next two-three months to review security and figure out how to 'meet the challenges of the times'.8:00 PM on January 05

UAE naval forces' commander to visit India

The commander of the UAE naval forces, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohammed Al Sabab Al-Tenaiji, who embarks on a three-day visit to India Tuesday, is likely to be presented with evidence of terrorists from Pakistan using the sea route to stage their attacks on Mumbai, navy sources said.8:00 PM on January 05

Bank robbery bid foiled in Delhi, two arrested

Two men were arrested after a robbery bid at a bank here was foiled Monday. Three men, including two policemen, were injured.7:33 PM on January 05

Indian Army to increase intake from National Cadet Corps

Facing an acute shortage of officers, the Indian Army is now considering increasing intake from the National Cadets Corps (NCC) into the Indian Military Academy at Dehradun, a senior official said Monday.7:32 PM on January 05

Pakistan must hand over terrorists: Congress

India's ruling Congress Monday condemned Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's statement that Islamabad could not hand over the 40 alleged terrorists whose list was given by New Delhi since there was no extradition treaty between the two countries.7:32 PM on January 05

Court grants custody of Indian Mujahideen suspect to police

A city court Monday granted Delhi Police 10 days' remand of suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Hakim Abdul Karim, who allegedly arranged for the ball bearings used in the bombs in the Sep 13 serial blasts in the capital.7:31 PM on January 05

India wants 'actual action' from Pakistan: Shivshankar Menon

India is no longer interested in words or mechanisms but wants 'actual action' from Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said here Monday.7:31 PM on January 05

Essential Services Act advocated to tackle oil sector strike

The petroleum ministry has asked states to invoke the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) or the National Security Act (NSA) against employees of public sector oil companies if they go ahead with the proposed strike from Jan 7.7:30 PM on January 05

We cannot unseat legislators: apex court

The Supreme Court Monday said legislators cannot be unseated by courts and the appropriate authority for disqualifying a legislator is the presiding officer of the house he or she belongs to.7:30 PM on January 05

Antony reviews security with Service chiefs

Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday called a high-level meeting of the three Service chiefs to assess the security scenario as New Delhi handed over to Islamabad evidence of the complicity of Pakistan-based militants in the Mumbai terror attack, a senior official said.7:30 PM on January 05

Railways to open 52 food plazas at stations

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) will open 52 food plazas at stations across the country, an official statement said Monday.7:00 PM on January 05

After biggest military deal with US, India eyes military pacts

After signing its biggest-ever military deal with the US for eight long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft for the Indian Navy for $2.1 billion, New Delhi is now eyeing to fast track three key military pacts with Washington.6:34 PM on January 05

Make internet more accessible to the disabled: rights group

In order to make the internet more accessible to all, including the disabled, a rights group has asked for adoption of web accessibility standard which has already been adopted in a number of other countries.6:33 PM on January 05

Global recession will not affect rural projects: Minister

The global meltdown will not have any impact on rural development projects or budgetary allocations for the department concerned, the government said here Monday.6:31 PM on January 05

BJP slams government for 'diluting' stance against Pakistan

By warning Pakistan that it would have to pay 'enormously' if another 26/11 takes place, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was actually 'condoning the present act', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said here Monday.6:30 PM on January 05