Kudankulam N-plant protests temporarily called off for civic polls

Kudankulam:  In a major relief to stranded employees of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, villagers protesting against the project have temporarily called off their agitation for smooth conduct of the civic polls on Monday.

A month after quake, Sikkim gears up for a tough winter ahead

Gangtok:  It is nearly a month since an earthquake measuring 6.9 in the Richter scale struck Sikkim bringing death and destruction to strategically located state on the India-China border. Reconstruction and rebuilding process is on but key military positions and villages along the Indo-China border are still cut off.

Missing nurse case: Gehlot sacks tainted minister

Jaipur:  With his government under fire for the disappearance of Bhanwari Devi, a midwife and nurse, over six weeks ago, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today dropped controversial minister Mahipal Maderna from his cabinet.

Hisar results today, Team Anna impact on trial

Hisar:  It's perhaps one of the most closely-watched by-elections in recent times. After Team Anna's high-decibel campaign against the Congress, results for the by-poll on Hisar Lok Sabha seat will be known today.

Telangana crisis: Bandh today, rail roko called off

Hyderabad:  Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)-led groups have cancelled the rail rokoplanned for today and instead opted for a full-fledged bandh in the Telangana districts.

As part of the bandh, state transport buses that started running on Sunday after staying off the road for nearly a month will be back inside the depot. The Chief Minister has instructed private schools to reopen but with buses and autos off the road, it is unlikely that children will be able to attend school.

Mamata's 'supari killers' remark lead to new charges

Kolkata:  A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee gave the Maoists a seven-day ultimatum to lay down arms, the Left ultras today hit back, accusing her of reneging on her promises. 

Telangana crisis: Bandh today, rail roko called off

Hyderabad:  Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)-led groups have cancelled the rail rokoplanned for today and instead opted for a full-fledged bandh in the Telangana districts.

As part of the bandh, state transport buses that started running on Sunday after staying off the road for nearly a month will be back inside the depot. The Chief Minister has instructed private schools to reopen but with buses and autos off the road, it is unlikely that children will be able to attend school.

Mamata's 'supari killers' remark lead to new charges

Kolkata:  A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee gave the Maoists a seven-day ultimatum to lay down arms, the Left ultras today hit back, accusing her of reneging on her promises. 

PM to leave for Pretoria today; global economy, security on agenda

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will embark on a visit to Pretoria on Monday to attend the trilateral India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) summit that is expected to be dominated by pressing global issues like the difficult economic scenario and security situation.

Ahmedabad Sessions Court grants bail to Sanjiv Bhatt

Ahmedabad:  A sessions court in Ahmedabad has granted bail to Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

The 1988-batch IPS officer who has alleged that Chief Minister Narendra Modi gave illegal orders to go slow on rioters at a law and order meeting on February 27, 2002, was arrested on September 30 for allegedly coercing a junior officer to back his claims. During the arguments over the bail hearing the public prosecutor had claimed that Bhatt had forced junior officer K D Panth to file a false affidavit.

Coal India workers union threaten three day strike over pay revision

The Coal India workers union are threatening to go on a three day strike. Coal India accounts for over 80 percent of domestic coal production. The strike could aggravate shortage of coal supplies to power plants. Over 40 power stations have coal stocks of less than a week.

Telangana bandh, but schools open, buses on road

Hyderabad:  Activists have cancelled a rail roko plan and called for a complete shut-down of the Telangana region today. But early on Monday, public transport is running and many schools are open. 
 

Ralegan calling: Anna Hazare sends emissary to Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi:  Team Anna is busy battling the Congress over its Jan Lokpal draft Bill, but in some Track 2 diplomacy, Anna Hazare has sent the sarpanch of his Ralegan Siddhi village to meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.

Hisar by-election: Bhajan Lal's son, Kuldeep Bishnoi, leads

Hisar:  It is perhaps one of the most closely-watched by-elections in recent times. Counting of votes has begun and after Team Anna's high-decibel campaign against the Congress, results for the Hisar Lok Sabha by-election will be known today.
 

Prime Minister leaves for Pretoria to attend IBSA summit

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today embarked on a three-day visit to Pretoria to attend the trilateral India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Summit that is expected to be dominated by pressing global issues like the difficult economic scenario and UN-related matters.

No relook at Right To Information Act, says Salman Khurshid

New Delhi:  Amid a raging debate on the Right To Information (RTI) Act, Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid has made it clear that there is no proposal for a "relook" at the Act but noted that not only the government but the judiciary too had experienced "difficulties" because of it.

Parliamentary panel considers Constitutional Amendment Bill on Lokpal

New Delhi:  A move to grant constitutional status to Lokpal has gained momentum with a Parliamentary
Committee considering a draft legislation to this effect with a provision which will not require ratification by states.

Telangana: Govt toughens stand on Day 2 of rail roko agitation

Hyderabad:  On Day 2 of the rail roko agitation called by pro-Telangana groups in Andhra Pradesh, the state government has toughened its stand and imposed prohibitory orders till October 26 in Hyderabad. Schools have also been warned if they don't reopen tomorrow, they will be derecognised.