Pak Army trying to push maximum terrorists into Kashmir: AntonyNEW DELHI - Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Army and Government is trying to push the maximum number of terrorists or insurgents across the border in a bid to maintain instability in the region. Over 3600 people rescued in Karnataka, Andhra by Armed ForcesNEW DELHI - The Armed Forces have so far rescued over 3,600 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Chidambaram says maximum effort on to counter infiltration in KashmirMUMBAI - Applauding the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir security forces’ to counter terror from across the border, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said state police were putting an all out effort to curb infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC). Naxalites must abjure violence: ChidambaramMUMBAI - Reiterating that India was a much stronger and secure nation now in the aftermath of 26/11′ Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said Naxalites must abjure violence and return to the democratic path. Kashmir farmers upbeat with prospect of a bumper paddy cropSRINAGAR - Paddy farmers in Kashmir are expecting a good crop following sufficient and timely rains. Centre releases 209 crore rupees to flood-hit AP, KarnatakaNEW DELHI - Centre has released Rs 209.1 crore from the Calamity Relief Fund to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to tackle the situation. Floods send vegetable prices soaring in Andhra PradeshVIJAYWADA - Apart from wreaking large-scale havoc and rendering thousands homeless in Andhra Pradesh, floods have affected the price of vegetables as well. Air hostess molestation case: Air India grills pilotsNEW DELHI - A committee set up by Air India to probe molestation charges filed by an air hostess, was on Wednesday recording the statements of the pilot and the co-pilot. Sikkim draws record touristsGANGTOK - Tourist arrivals in Sikkim record an increase due to its natural beauty and peaceful environment. Rahul Gandhi blames ’short-sighted politics’ for lack of regional developmentAGARTALA - Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has said Uttar Pradesh lagged behind in development because of myopic political vision. Governments not reaching out to people causing spread of Naxalism: Rahul GandhiTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - A day after Maoists beheaded and killed a Special Branch police inspector, Francis Eduwar, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi attributed the spread of Naxalism to the “inability” of state governments to reach out to the people. Vinod Kambli confident of hitting fours and sixes in his political inningsBHOKARDHAN - Former cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is contesting the forthcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra has said that he was confident of hitting fours and sixes in his political innings as well. Jnanpith Award presented to Kunwar NarainNEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil bestowed the 41st Jnanpith award for the year 2005 to Kunwar Narain, a titan among Hindi language poets. Bihar’s potters fear loss of business to plastic lampsPATNA - Potters in Bihar fear a loss of business ahead of the Diwali as customers shift their loyalties to plastic lamps over their earthen products. Two militants killed in Kashmir encounterKUPWARA - Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district this morning. Manhunt launched for nine terrorists in Kashmir’s Pampore regionPAMPORE - A red alert has been sounded across in Jammu and Kashmir for the nine or ten militants engaging security forces in forests near the Pampore region of the state. Two killed, nine injured in Madurai railway station blastMADURAI - Two people were killed and nine were injured in a blast at Cholavandan Railway Stationabout 30 kilometers from Madurai on Tuesday evening, . I got ‘positive vibes’ from Indian foreign minister: QureshiWASHINGTON - Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says he had received “positive vibes” from his Indian counterpart about how to take forward their relationship and peace talks stalled by the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attacks. Pakistan will not permit US micromanagement: QureshiWASHINGTON - Stung by the tough counter-terrorism conditions attached to the unprecedented five-year, $7.5-billion non-military aid programme approved by the US Congress last week, Pakistan has said it would not brook any interference in its internal affairs. Pakistan seeks clear US vision for South AsiaWASHINGTON - Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi urged the US Tuesday to outline a clear commitment for stability and economic development in South Asia. Chidambaram assures full government support to Enduwar’s familyPUNE - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said here that the Government will support the family of Jharkhand Special Branch police inspector Francis Enduwar, who was beheaded by the Maoists. Indian Air Force continues relief measures in flood-hit KarnatakaBELLARY - Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday continued to drop relief material and saved people affected from flood-hit regions of Karnataka, where at least five million people have been affected so far. Wrestlers under police scanner prior to Haryana pollsROHTAK - The police in Haryana’s Rohtak district are keeping a strict watch on the wrestlers, ahead of the upcoming legislature polls, for the fear that their muscle power would be relied upon by political parties to seek votes. Hurriyat suggests tripartite talks to resolve Kashmir issueSRINAGAR - The main separatist alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), today said that it favoured tripartite talks with India and Pakistan to resolve the dispute over the Himalayan region. IIM students learn Chinese to explore jobs in ChinaAHMEDABAD - India and China might be having troubles over territorial issues and incursions, but the abundant job opportunities in Beijing is proving quite attractive for the Indian management students. Naxal sympathizers question killing of Francis IndwarRANCHI - Naxal sympathizers are questioning killing of Francis Indwar by the Maoists and ask whether beheading of the unarmed Inspector of the Special Branch of Jharkhand Police is in tune with the revolutionary aims of the Naxalism. Floriculture business a boon for the local florist in SikkimGANGTOK - The climatic advantage coupled with highly educated workforce gives Sikkim a definite advantage in floriculture, and realizing the potential the State Government is assisting farmers through various training programs and facilities. Naga youth exhibits designs at Mumbai Lakme Fashion WeekMUMBAI - Talented people from Northeast are making their presence felt in various professions. Among them is fashion designer Imchatsung Imchen from Nagaland, who dazzled the audience with his collection at the Lakme Fashion Week held in Mumbai recently. Artificial jewellery popular in SrinagarSRINAGAR - People in Srinagar are buying artificial jewellery instead of gold jewellery as it gives them more variety and is cheaper. Armed Forces rescue over 2200 people in Karnataka, Andhra PradeshNEW DELHI - The Armed Forces have rescued over 2,200 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. |