Shivraj Patil open to tripartite talks: Gorkha Janamukti Morcha
NEW DELHI: Stepping up its efforts for creation of a full-fledged State, a four-member team of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil here and urged him to convene tripartite talks. ... details>>
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor’s massive safety vessel installed
CHENNAI: The construction of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, crossed “a mega milestone” on Tuesday when its massive safety vessel, a critical component, was installed inside the reactor vault. . ... details>>
Two companies of ULFA battalion declare ceasefire
Guwahati: Two companies of the 28 Battalion of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on Tuesday announced unilateral ceasefire to facilitate peace dialogue with the Centre, even as 57 hardcore cadres of the outfit surrendered before the army in the State. .... details>>
Share sovereignty over Jerusalem: Sarkozy
France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy told Israel on Monday to share sovereignty over Jerusalem with the Palestinians and to stop building settlements in the occupied territories..... details>>
Sacked over race remark
LONDON: London Mayor Boris Johnson on Monday sacked a senior aide after the latter was embroiled in a race row for saying Caribbean-African immigrants could return to their countries of origin if they did not like living in Tory-ruled London..
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Mallika to play the first catholic ruler of India
Well now we may not be able to think of Mallika Sherawat in a very serious and intense role.. .details>>
Hong Kong batsmen cave in meekly
Karachi: The capitulation was slow and sure. The chase was never on as Hong Kong continued to suffer the spectre of big defeats while Pakistan won by 155 runs in the STAR Cricket Asia Cup Group ‘B’ match here at the National Stadium.. ... details>>
