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Citizens Too Are Responsible for Bangalore's Dog Menace

Bangaloreans wasted no time in blaming Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) when a four-and-a-half-year-old rag-picker from Puttenahalli was attacked by stray dogs recently. But ironically, the citizens are also responsible for the dog menace in the city.

Jan 20, 2012

Rupee Turns Lower in Afternoon Trade

The rupee came off its day's highs, to turn lower in afternoon trade on Wednesday, tailing euro, with oil buying and choppy domestic shares adding to the pressure.

Jan 18, 2012

UP Assembly Passes Resolution to Split State, Opposition Criticizes

Amidst huge uproar in the house, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly has passed a resolution by voice vote to divide the state into four smaller ones - Purvanchal (Eastern UP), Harit Pradesh (Western UP), Bundelkhand and Awadh Pradesh (Central UP).

Nov 21, 2011

Govt has No Bailout Package for Kingfisher Airlines

Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi said that there is no bailout package for the debt-ridden Kingfisher Airline from the government.

Nov 13, 2011

Vijay Mallya Defends Cancellation of Kingfisher Flights

Vijay Mallya, Chief of Kingfisher Airlines, defended the cancellation of the flights citing state governments' heavy tax.

Nov 12, 2011

Delhi HC Acquits 3 Accused in Shivani Bhatnagar Murder Case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday acquitted former Haryana cadre IPS officer Ravi Kant Sharma and two others who were accused in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case, giving them the benefit of doubt.

Oct 12, 2011

Dhoom-3: Katrina Kaif to Sing in the Film

The problem girl of Vijay Krishna Acharya's upcoming film "Dhoom-3," Katrina Kaif, will exercise her vocal cords for the first time in this film.

Oct 5, 2011

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Chidambaram Talks About Terrorism and Indian Security

The home minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram, spoke about various counterterrorism-related subjects and security measures in India. Referring to the recent terror attacks in New Delhi and Mumbai as a "blots" on his government's record, Union home minister, P. Chidambaram, on Thursday accepts legitimate criticism, reports the Hindu.

Sep 15, 2011