New Delhi News

Congress says Babri razing was 'cold-blooded conspiracy'

The Congress Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allied groups of resorting to a 'cold-blooded conspiracy' to demolish the Babri mosque in 1992.8:07 PM on December 09

Delhi records 246 swine flu cases Wednesday

At least 246 cases of swine flu - the highest for a single day - were recorded Wednesday in Delhi taking the number of people affected with the influenza A (H1N1) virus in the national capital to 6,598, a health department official said.8:06 PM on December 09

India not soft on China, is not a soft state: Krishna

India is not a soft state but a strong nation that has earned the respect and admiration of the world, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said here Wednesday while rejecting a charge about India being soft on China over the border issue.8:06 PM on December 09

Congress leadership discusses Telangana

The Congress core committee met at the prime minister's office in parliament Wednesday evening to discuss the Telangana issue, party sources said here.8:05 PM on December 09

India asks China to be sensitive to mutual concerns

India Wednesday said it valued China's friendship but urged Beijing to be 'sensitive to each other's concerns (and) aspirations' and address all outstanding issues through dialogue.8:05 PM on December 09

India may seek World Bank help to preserve tiger reserves

With 17 of India's 38 tiger reserves in a 'precarious condition', Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Wednesday said the government may approach World Bank for monetary help to relocate people from the fringe areas of these reserves.8:05 PM on December 09

Telangana protests reach Delhi's Andhra Bhavan

Around 20 students Wednesday barged into the Andhra Bhavan in the capital and shouted slogans against the state government, demanding the creation of a separate Telangana state, police said.8:04 PM on December 09

BJP rakes up China threat, asks if India is safe

Raising the spectre of an 'aggressive' China, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday asked the government to forge relations with influential international players who could help India in case of a confrontation with Beijing.8:04 PM on December 09

Israel, India discuss delivery schedule of weapons

Israeli chief of defence staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi Wednesday met the top brass of the Indian armed forces and discussed boosting cooperation in the field of counter terrorism besides talking about the delivery schedule of weapons and equipment purchased by India.8:03 PM on December 09

Weather, clearances delay 61 roads along China border

The construction of 61 roads along the India-China border have been delayed due to environment clearances not coming in time and inclement weather, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.8:03 PM on December 09

Club Babri cases, move apex court, says CPI-M

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) demanded Wednesday that all cases related to the Babri mosque razing must be clubbed before the Supreme Court and it should be urged to give an early verdict.8:02 PM on December 09

Delhi to host international conference of top jurists

Chief justices of 15 countries will come together for a conference in the capital Thursday to discuss human rights and stress the need for creation of a world parliament which can enact enforceable world laws.8:02 PM on December 09

Dengue on the fall: Delhi records one new case

Only one new case of dengue was reported in Delhi Wednesday signalling a fall in the number of cases of the mosquito-borne disease following the onset of winter, a health department official said.8:00 PM on December 09

Sugar gets cheaper in Delhi

The Delhi government Wednesday decided to waive the 12.5 percent value added tax on sugar imports, a move that authorities believe will bring down its price in the capital.8:00 PM on December 09

Ranji Trophy scoreboard: Delhi vs Maharashtra, second day

The following is the scoreboard of the Ranji Trophy Super League tie between Delhi and Maharashtra at stumps on the second day at the Roshanara Club ground here Wednesday:8:00 PM on December 09