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MLA's spouse held for banking irregularity

Police arrested Narendra Singh, husband of the state's tribal leader from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Renuka Singh, on charges of financial irregularity.4:32 PM on September 05

Sanjay Dutt can shoot abroad till Nov 15: apex court

The Supreme Court Friday granted Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt - convicted in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts - an additional one-and-a-half months to complete film shoots abroad.4:32 PM on September 05

'Talks postponed as Trinamool did not follow Gandhi's advice'

The talks to end the stalemate on the Tata's Singur plant were postponed from Friday morning to 4 p.m. as the Trinamool Congress-led opposition did not act on the West Bengal governor's suggestion to temporarily suspend protests and allow normalcy on the Durgapur Expressway, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said here.4:31 PM on September 05

Sanjeev Nanda gets five years in prison

A Delhi court Friday sentenced Sanjeev Nanda to five years in prison for mowing down six people under his BMW in January 1999.4:31 PM on September 05

Flood-affected refuse to leave home, officials perplexed

Army personnel and other government agencies are facing a new challenge in flood-hit Bihar -- convincing marooned people to evacuate without delay.4:31 PM on September 05

India to NSG: voluntary moratorium stays, no arms race

In a last ditch effort to win sceptics in the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) that is meeting in Vienna to discuss a clean waiver, India Friday said its deal with the US would strengthen the global non-proliferation regime and reiterated its commitment to voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing.4:31 PM on September 05

Mauritius college sets up scholarships honouring Lucknow martyr

A medical college in Mauritius has instituted two scholarships in honour of a Kargil War martyr from Lucknow, who received the highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously, an official said Friday.4:31 PM on September 05

ING Vysya Bank expects 35 percent growth in deposits

ING Vysya Bank Ltd expects a growth rate of 25 percent in advances and 35 percent in deposits in the current fiscal, a top company official said here Friday.4:30 PM on September 05

17 killed, 1.5 million hit by Assam floods

The flood situation in Assam continued to be critical Friday, with an estimated 1.5 million people displaced and 17 dead, even as soldiers were engaged in a massive relief and rescue mission, officials said.4:30 PM on September 05

Godrej Appliances forays into the Indian television market with the launch of Godrej EON range of XLCDs with iPIX technology

Always at the forefront of innovating high tech, yet relevant technology products for the discerning consumer, Godrej Appliances has now set its sights on changing the way Indian's enjoy their television viewing experience. Culminating from months of advanced technology and consumer research, Godrej Appliances today announced its entry into the Indian television market with the launch of its stunning Godrej EON range of XLCDs with iPIX technology.4:29 PM on September 05

A historic first, India enters the World Schools Debating Championships

39 countries will be participating in the internationally acclaimed 2008 WSDC.4:27 PM on September 05

"3rd CMS VATAVARAN 2008 to start from "Leh"

Environment & Wildlife Travelling Film Festival - September2008 to January 20094:00 PM on September 05

Paresh organises acting workshop for Frameboxx

Creative Head of Frameboxx Animation and Visual Effects conducted acting and film making workshop for animation students3:50 PM on September 05

BSP gets Muslim candidates in Chhattisgarh after long search

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has long been looking to put up Muslim candidates in Chhattisgarh to widen its support base. It has finally found two.3:02 PM on September 05

Mayawati visiting Bihar, may announce big relief package

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Friday left for a visit to the flood-hit areas of neighbouring Bihar and was expected to announce a big relief package for those affected by the calamity, an official said.3:01 PM on September 05