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Sonia Gandhi sets up coordination committee for Haryana New Delhi, Nov 7 : Congress president Sonia Gandhi Saturday set up a coordination committee for Haryana, hours after Chief Minister Bhoopinder Singh Hooda expanded his new ministry.

IGI Airport all set to work efficiently in upcoming fog season New Delhi, Nov 7 : Several proactive measures have been taken at the IGI Airport here with the arrival of foggy weather in the Capital, to minimise inconvenience to passengers and ensure continuity of operations.

Chidambaram, Swami Ramdev should apologise: Vinay Katiyar Lucknow, Nov 7 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Vinay Katiyar Saturday asked union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and renowned yoga guru Swami Ramdev to 'apologise to the country for hurting the sentiments' of people.

Decks cleared for appointment of four SC judges New Delhi, Nov 7 : The Centre has cleared the decks for elevation of four High Court Judges to Supreme Court.

CSIR asks sacked Indian American scientist to vacate house New Delhi, Nov 7 : An Indian American scientist was Saturday asked to vacate his government house here in three days, nearly two weeks after being sacked from a senior post at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Balooch leaders rubbish Islamabad's blame of India fomenting terror By Naveen Kapoor, New Delhi, Nov 7 : Dr Wahid Baloch, who is the head of Baloch society of North America has rubbished Pakistan's allegation that India is fuelling insurgency in Balochistan.

BJP Karnataka crisis: No headway in sight yet New Delhi, Nov 7 : The BJP in Karnataka appeared to have made no headway in resolving the crisis facing it even after the party made state Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa dole out heavy concessions to the rebels by agreeing to induct the rebel candidate and Assembly Speaker Jagadish Shettar by dropping his confidante Rural Development Minister Shobha Karandlaje from the Cabinet.

Yeddyurappa breaks down before cameras New Delhi, Nov 7 : Facing a bitter campaign by dissidents, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa today broke down in front of the cameras at a time when people were reeling under the after effects of one of the worst flood crisis and the administration was working every minute.

Dissidents insist on Yeddyurappa's removal Bangalore/New Delhi, Nov 7 : Karnataka Tourism Minister G. Janardhana Reddy, who leads the campaign for the removal of Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, Saturday rubbished reports of a compromise between the warring groups and said there was no change in his stand on the leadership issue.

Dalai Lama to reach Delhi Saturday New Delhi, Nov 7 : Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is expected to arrive here from Tokyo Saturday evening before leaving for Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh for a visit denounced by China, an aide said.

Indian, Tibetan flags flutter ahead of Dalai Lama visit By Syed Zarir Hussain, Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 7 : Dozens of Indian flags fluttered alongside Tibetan prayer flags Saturday as Buddhist monks braved the winter chill to put up welcome arches and Mandala paintings on the road ahead of the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Dalai Lama greets people of Sikkim Dharamsala, Nov 7 : Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday greeted the people of Sikkim on the occasion of a five-day 'Tibet Festival' in Gangtok.

Impasse ends, Maharashtra, Haryana cabinets to be sworn on Saturday Mumbai/Chandigarh, Nov 6 : The stalemate over government formation in Maharashtra and cabinet expansion in Haryana will finally end when the Congress-NCP alliance government headed by Ashok Chavan and Council of Ministers of the Hooda government take their oath of office tomorrow in their respective states tomorrow.

Three swine flu deaths take India's toll to 489 New Delhi, Nov 6 : Three swine flu deaths were reported in the country Friday, taking the toll to 489, health authorities said here.

Antony calls for more thrust on research and development New Delhi, Nov 6: Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday underlined the need for greater investment and innovation in the field of research and development (R and D) in Defence.

Left parties to oppose government's decision to disinvest 10 percent shares in PSUs New Delhi, Nov 6 : The Left parties today decided to oppose the Union Government's decision to disinvest 10 percent shares in all profitable public sector units.

Campaigning ends for Assembly by-elections in seven states New Delhi, Nov. 6 : Campaigning for the Assembly by-elections in seven States ended on Thursday evening.

India, Pakistan should avoid conflict situation: US New Delhi, Nov 6: As India warned of retaliatory action in case of a terror attack, the US Friday said both India and Pakistan should avoid a conflict situation.

India, EU to resolve generic drugs expots tangle New Delhi, Nov 6 : The European Union (EU) is not opposed to exports of generic medicine by Indian companies through its ports, European Commissioner for Trade Catherine Ashton said here Friday.

Antony stresses on self-reliance in defence sector New Delhi, Nov 6 : Calling for substantial investment in Research and Development in the Defence sector, Defence Minister A K Antony today said self-reliance in defence preparedness could be achieved only through optimal utilisation of national resources for which Defence PSUs, Ordnance Factories, DRDO and Armed Forces must follow an integrated approach.

Media not focussing on farm breakthroughs, says Swaminathan New Delhi, Nov 6 : Eminent agricultural scientist and Rajya Sabha member Dr M S Swaminathan today rued the fact that the national media had veered away from its role as champion of the 'green revolution symphony' and other agricultural breakthroughs, which it had played in the 1960s.

Chidambaram urges states focus on combustion research Shillong, Nov 6 : Principal Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr R Chidambaram today asked the state governments to focus on combustion research and look into the possibilities of producing power for every ton of carbon dioxide.

489 dengue cases recorded in Delhi New Delhi, Nov 6: Twenty five new dengue cases were recorded in Delhi Friday, taking the number of people affected by the vector-borne disease to 489, health officials said.

Now Indo-US bilateral agenda on women's issues New Delhi, Nov 6 : US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer, who is on a visit to India, Friday said she would discuss a "bilateral agenda" on issues concerning women during her stay here.

Advocate's response sought on contempt of court plea New Delhi, Nov 6 : The Supreme Court Friday sought advocate Prashant Bhushan's response to a plea seeking launch of contempt of court proceedings against him for allegedly accusing a sitting apex court judge S.H. Kapadia of judicial impropriety.

Yet another apex court judge quits hearing a business case New Delhi, Nov 6: The second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice S.H. Kapadia Friday quit hearing a lawsuit involving a business firm on the ground that he has shares in the firm's sister concern.

'Vande Mataram' should be respected by all Indians: Congress New Delhi, Nov 6: The Congress party Friday said 'Vande Mataram', around which a controversy has arisen after a Muslim clerics organisation endorsed a fatwa (decree) against it, should be respected by all Indians.

Now ticket examiners, railway force can act against smokers New Delhi, Nov 6 : Smokers beware! Ticket examiners and Railway Protection Force (RPF) assistant sub-inspectors have been authorised to take action against those found smoking in trains and on railway platforms.

No change in foreign equity norms in retail, aviation: Minister New Delhi, Nov 6 : Commerce Minister Anand Sharma Friday said there would be no review of present policy on foreign direct investment in the retail and aviation sectors.

All terrorist camps are intact, India tells Pakistan New Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov 6 : India Friday once again berated Pakistan for not making "serious and convincing efforts" to eliminate terrorism, saying "all terrorist camps" were intact in that country, including some located close to army bases, and pointed to a Pakistani link to a reported Lashkar terror plot foiled by the FBI.

India developing own influenza vaccine for first time: Azad New Delhi, Nov 6 : An influenza vaccine is for the first time being developed in India that would be effective against the swine flu pandemic, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here Friday.

India, EU ink n-pact, hope to clinch trade pact by 2010 New Delhi, Nov 6 : India and the 27-nation European Union Friday decided to wrap up a free trade area agreement within a year as the two sides inked a civil nuclear pact and agreed to expand cooperation on issues ranging from terrorism and climate change to the reform of global financial bodies.

Dalai Lama an honoured guest, but no politics: Antony New Delhi, Nov 6: Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday said that Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was an honoured guest of India but he would not be allowed to indulge in political activities.

All terrorist camps in Pakistan still intact, says Antony New Delhi, Nov 6 : Despite India's repeated requests, 'all' terrorist camps in Pakistan were intact with many operating in the vicinity of army bases, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Friday.

Taj corridor scam: Apex court denies urgent hearing to Mayawati New Delhi, Nov 6 : The Supreme Court Friday refused to give urgent hearing to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's plea challenging an Allahabad High Court decision to entertain a lawsuit seeking revival of a corruption case against her in the multi-crore Taj Heritage Corridor scam.

India-EU free trade agreement by 2010, expects Manmohan Singh By Naveen Kapoor, New Delhi, Nov 6 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today said that India and European Union have set one-year deadline to conclude a free trade agreement, at a joint press conference attended by the Swedish Prime Minister and European President at the Hyderabad House.

Chinese women sets car on fire to warm engine! New Delhi, Nov 6 : A woman from Tianjin municipality in China hit upon a new method to warm up the engine of her car after it failed to start - she made a fire under the vehicle.

No input from Pak on David Coleman Headley: Manmohan Singh New Delhi, Nov. 6 : The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Friday said that Pakistan has not provided any input on David Coleman Headley, who was arrested by the FBI for plotting a major attack in India at the behest of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

India, US discuss working of UNHRC New Delhi, Nov 6 : India and the US have held discussions to review the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), a senior American diplomat said here Friday.

Cancel disinvesment decision, Left tells govt New Delhi, Nov 6 : In a strong reaction to the Manmohan Singh government's decision to disinvest the profit-making PSUs, the Left parties today demanded the roll-back of the move, vowing to resist the move tooth and nail.

Antony to discuss anti-piracy operations during Japan visit New Delhi, Nov 6 : Anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and a review of defence ties will be among the topics on the anvil when Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony meets his Japanese counterpart during his three-day Japan visit beginning Saturday.

Antony to leave for Japan on Nov. 7 New Delhi, Nov 6 : Defence Minister AK Antony will be leaving for Japan on Saturday on an official visit at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Toshimi Kitazawa to review the on-going defence related interactions between both the countries and to explore ways to enhance such exchanges to the mutual benefit.

India not ready for carbon emission targets: Prime Minister New Delhi, Nov 6 : With just a month to go before the UN summit on climate change in Copenhagen, India Friday made it clear to the EU that it was not ready to quantify its carbon emission targets, but would explore that possibility.

Another AICTE official chargesheeted in engineering college case New Delhi, Nov 6 : The CBI has registered a case against six people, including Convenor of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Expert Committee, for violating the Council's norms.

Naqvi receives threats for defending Vande Mataram New Delhi, Nov 6 : BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been receiving threats to his life from some extremist elements ever since he criticised the resolution of Dar-ul-Uloom, Deoband, the Islamic seminary, condemning national song Vande Mataram.

Pakistan has links to LeT terror plots in India, says Chidambaram Hyderabad, Nov 6 : Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram today disclosed that the United States security agencies have informed India that Pakistan has links with the terror plot of the Lashkar-e-Tayebba busted recently in the US.

Manmohan Singh to open India Economic Summit on Sunday New Delhi, Nov 6 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the three-day India Economic Summit here on Sunday.

Congress-JVM hold talks for poll tie up New Delhi, Nov 6 : Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) chief Babulal Marandi met Congress President Sonia Gandhi here this morning to discuss possibility of an alliance for the state Assembly elections, beginning from November 25.

India has no information from Pakistan over LeT plot: PM New Delhi, Nov 6 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said he had received no information from Pakistan over a reported Lashkar-e-Taiba terror plot to attack India and called for collective international action to combat terrorism in the region.

Rajiv Gandhi confidant Gopi Arora is dead New Delhi, Nov 6 : Gopi Arora, a close aide of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who wielded enormous power and authority in the 1980s, died Thursday. He was 76.

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