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CBI raids homes of Yeddyurappa and family

Bangalore - 16 May 2012 (IANS):The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided residences of former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and his kin here and in Shimoga early Wednesday for their alleged role in the multi-crore mining scam in the state. "Our teams are searching for certain docu

A Raja gets bail, to walk out of Tihar jail after 15 months

New Delhi - 15 May 2012 (IANS): Former telecommunications minister A Raja was on Tuesday granted bail in the 2G spectrum allocation case. He is the last of the 14 individuals charged in the case still in prison. The bail was granted by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special judge OP Saini. Ra

Nepal plane crash: 11 Indians among 15 dead

Kathmandu - 14 May 2012: Fifteen people including eleven Indian pilgrims were killed when a private plane crashed after hitting a hill top while trying to land at the high-altitude Jomsom airport inNepalon Monday. Eleven Indian nationals, two Danish nationals and two Nepalese crew member were killed

Crisis in Karnataka: Upset Yeddyurappa praises Sonia Gandhi

BANGALORE: Upset over the lack of support fromBharatiya Janata Party(BJP) after SC's decision, former Karnataka chief ministerBS Yeddyurappasaid: "I have to praiseSonia Gandhi. When she came to Tumkur, Congress party people are united and supportive."He further said: "In the BJP, people will be wait

Foundation Stone laid for new OPD block at KMC, Manipal

Manipal - A new OutPatient Department (OPD) block is coming up at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. This was announced by Dr R R Pulgaonkar, Chief Operating Officer and Medical Superintendent in a press release issued to the media. According to the press release, once functional, it will decongest the exi

Haj pilgrims urged to pray for State

Bangalore - Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday appealed to the Haj pilgrims from Karnataka to pray for the welfare of the nation and the State. Speaking at a function organised by the Karnataka State Haj Committee for selection of pilgrims through the Computerised Qurrah Programme at t

Bangalore: CM Asks Haj Pilgrims to Pray for State's Welfare

Bangalore, May 9 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today set in motion the process for selection of pilgrims for Haj pilgrimage with a plea to those visiting the holy shrine to pray for the welfare of the state."People say it brings good things when you meet people who go for Haj y

Muslim leaders welcome Supreme Court's decision to abolish Haj subsidy

New Delhi / Lucknow - 09 May 2012 (IANS): Majority of Muslim clerics and leaders on Tuesday welcomed theSupreme Courtruling directing the government to eliminate in the next 10 years the subsidy given to Hajis - pilgrims to the holy Makkah. The clerics and leaders said that instead of providing subs

Haj subsidy to end in 10 years, rules Supreme Court

The Indian government's Haj subsidy for pilgrims should be phased out over the next 10 years, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, spelling the beginning of the end of the only such facility in the world. May 9, 2012 NEW DELHI (IANS) -Coming out against the government policy of subsidies to pilgrims go

Quran Essay Writing Competition; May 31 last date

Idarah Ulum Al-Qur'an invites students, intellectuals and scholars to a National Level Essay Writing Competition. Successful participants will be entitled to cash awards and certificates. Group A: Non-Muslim scholars and intellectuals. Topic: Qur'an For All 1st Prize: 20,000; 2nd Prize: 15000; 3rd

Modi can be prosecuted for promoting enmity: Amicus

A Supreme Court-appointedamicus curiaehas held that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi can be prosecuted under various sections of the IPC for "promoting enmity among different groups" during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The report by Raju Ramachandran on the complaint of Zakia Jafri is in sharp contra

Mangalore: Eight Killed fifteen injured in Tempo Accident at Jokatte

Mangalore, May 6: At least eight people were killed and several others sustained severe injuries when an open-pickup van fell into a gorge at Jokatte on the outskirts of the city on Sunday. The ghastly accident occurred around 2 pm when the labourers belonging to Mangalore Special Economic Zone were

Celestial Treat: Super Moon to Light up Night Sky

Bangalore - 06 May 2012 (DHNS):The moon will be closest to earth this year, a phenomenon called Super Moon, on Sunday. This year Super Moon coincides with Buddha Jayanti. Experts say, on Sunday, those on the western coast will notice the moon setting just a few minutes before sunrise and rising in t

India accepts Afghan offer to use Wagah border for trade

NEW DELHI: As India and Afghanistan on Monday got down to implementing their strategic partnership pact in the form of the first Partnership Council meeting, which was chaired by foreign minister S M Krishna and his counterpart Zalmai Rassoul, Afghan authorities sought go-ahead to export their most

Book MLA, others in Rudrapur case, orders court

In a major development the district court Udhamsinghnagar has directed the local police to a register case against about 275 persons, including BJP MLA from Rudrapur under different Sections of the IPC in connection with the October 2, 2011 incident in Rudrapur in which about four persons died and s

Delhi: Urdu may find place in schools

Soon Urdu may become a part of the mainstream schools curriculum, as the government plans to give a major boost to the language during 12th plan period. A proposal to this effect is set to become a part of the 12th plan document, which is in the penultimate stages of its finalisation. In a separate

Inflation takes away 'feel good factor', one-third Indians suffering: Survey

New Delhi - High inflation and moderate economic growth seem to have taken away the "feel good" factor for many Indians. Gallup's Financial Wellbeing Index, released on Monday, showed that 31% of Indians rated their present and future lives as "suffering" compared to 24% in 2011. Similarly, only aro

Rush at Haj committee office on the last day to submit application.

Bangalore, 25th April 2012: A huge rush of Haj aspirants was see today at the Haj Committee Office at Richmond Road, Bangalore, today being the extended last day to submit the application to apply for Haj through the Govt. quota. A long queue of people from different parts of Karnataka were seen wa