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Tata Steel net profit up 213 percent

Tata Steel Ltd, one of the leading steel makers in the world, Tuesday said its consolidated net profit rose 213 percent for the quarter ended September 2008, boosted by its Anglo-Dutch unit Corus.9:32 PM on December 02

57 percent turnout in Delhi re-poll

Re-polling passed off peacefully Tuesday at nine polling stations in three assembly constituencies of Delhi.9:03 PM on December 02

Mumbai attacks won't affect investor confidence: US-India council

The Nov 26 terror attacks at India's commercial capital of Mumbai will not affect investor confidence in the country and the terrorists' aim to cripple India's economic rise will fail, the US-India Business Council said Tuesday.9:02 PM on December 02

Poll panel gives clean chit to Deora

The Election Commission Tuesday gave a clean chit to Petroleum Minister Murli Deora over his remarks on slashing petrol and diesel prices even while assembly polls are on.9:02 PM on December 02

Mumbai terror attack due to intelligence failure: Lalu

The devastating terrorist attack in Mumbai was a case of intelligence failure and could have been avoided, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad said here Tuesday.9:02 PM on December 02

Trust net of marriage makes women vulnerable to HIV: experts

Citing examples of sex workers who insist on using condoms with their customers but not with their partners at home, experts at the National Consultation for Women Living with HIV here Tuesday said that the 'trust net' of marriage makes women vulnerable to HIV.9:01 PM on December 02

Court notice to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh in Katara killing case

The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments over a plea from Vikas and Vishal Yadav who have challenged their conviction in the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara.9:01 PM on December 02

Food, wine exhibition opens in Delhi

The sixth edition of IFE India-2008, a three-day food, drink and hospitality exhibition, opened here Tuesday with over 300 exhibitors from 24 countries participating.9:01 PM on December 02

With songs, posters and candles, Indians will condemn terror

Come one, come all! In an initiative to give voice to the angst and anguish of a shaken nation after the Mumbai terrorist attacks last week, people from all walks of life in six metros will come together Wednesday to condemn terror and demand a change in the system.9:00 PM on December 02

Chargesheet filed against gangster Fazal-ur-Rehman

Delhi Police Tuesday filed chargesheet in a city court against gangster Fazal-ur-Rehman for allegedly making extortion calls to a real estate developer and two other businessmen.9:00 PM on December 02

India, Arab world boosts ties, sign pact

India and the Arab world, home to nearly five-million-strong Indian diaspora, Tuesday took a defining step to cement their friendly ties by setting up a cooperation forum and agreed to intensify their cooperation in combating terrorism.8:33 PM on December 02

India, US to discuss Mumbai terror attacks Wednesday

India is likely to share emerging evidence against elements in Pakistan in the Mumbai terror attacks when External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee meets US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Wednesday.8:32 PM on December 02

Indian boxers confident of a good show in World Cup

After an inspiring show at the Olympics, Indian boxers sans Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh will be back in action in the World Cup in Moscow starting Dec 9.8:32 PM on December 02

Cricket board officials approach apex court to delay trial

Four top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Tuesday approached the Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court's order to put them on trial for allegedly lying to it to justify removal of a board member in December 2006.8:31 PM on December 02

Railways announce compensation for Mumbai terror victims

The ministry of railways Tuesday announced a compensation of Rs.1 million each for the families of all passengers and railway staff who died in the Nov 26 terror attack at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) in Mumbai.8:31 PM on December 02