New Delhi News

Hindi versus English in Lok Sabha

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday declined to answer a question in Hindi, saying he never forced MPs to speak in English.4:01 PM on December 09

BJP forces Rajya Sabha adjournment on Telangana issue

Saying that the condition of fasting Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) leader K. Chandrasekhara Rao was 'very, very serious', BJP MPs in the Rajya Sabhya Wednesday vociferously demanded a statement on the issue from the government and shouted slogans, forcing adjournment of the house.4:00 PM on December 09

Chief justice of India in hospital

Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan has been admitted to Apollo Hospital here with diarrhoea and vomiting, a hospital official said Wednesday.2:06 PM on December 09

Lay down arms before talks, insurgents told

The government Wednesday reiterated that talks will be held with insurgents in the northeastern region and Maoists only if they gave up their weapons.2:04 PM on December 09

Rajya Sabha adjourned over Telangana issue

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned Wednesday after angry Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs raised the issue of the deteriorating condition of fasting Telengana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) leader K. Chandrasekhara Rao and demanded a statement from the government.2:04 PM on December 09

PM apologises for MP's comments on Vajpayee

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday apologised for Congress MP Beni Prasad Verma's derogatory remarks against former prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.2:03 PM on December 09

Reliance BIG Pictures co-producing 'Raavan', says CEO

Reliance BIG Pictures had been associated with the Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Raavana' from day one, the company's CEO Sanjeev Lamba said, denying reports that it had backed off from the Mani Ratnam directed project.2:03 PM on December 09

Ranganathan Mishra report to be tabled this session: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said that the Justice Ranganathan Mishra report on the status of religious and linguistic minorities in the country would be tabled in parliament during the ongoing session.2:01 PM on December 09

Hearing on Reliance gas dispute cancelled for Wednesday

The hearing on the high-profile Krishna-Godavari gas dispute between Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd (RNRL) was cancelled Wednesday, as Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan was indisposed.12:02 PM on December 09

PM apologises for MP's remarks against Vajpayee

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday apologised for Congress MP Beni Prasad Verma's derogatory remarks against former prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.12:02 PM on December 09

Tiger reserves in poor condition: Jairam Ramesh

Seventeen of India's 38 tiger reserves were in a 'precarious' condition, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh admitted Wednesday and said a task force had been set up to give recommendations for improvement.12:02 PM on December 09

Chief justice of India admitted to hospital

Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan has been admitted to Apollo Hospital, hospital officials said Wednesday.12:01 PM on December 09

Delhi experiences winter chill

It was a chilly morning in Delhi Wednesday with the minimum temperature dipping below average. The weather office predicted a further dip in the mercury.12:00 PM on December 09

India maps human genome, joins elite league

India has successfully mapped the human genome that will help develop effective drug development in the country, an achievement that puts the country among an elite league of six countries that have achieved the feat so far.12:03 AM on December 09

Book on Tibet in 21st century released

Tourism Minister Kumari Selja Tuesday released a book on Tibet that encompasses the demography, lifestyle and economy of the region in the 21st century.12:03 AM on December 09