India eNews: Top Headlines

Heavy rain hits normal life in Tamil Nadu

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:04:46 +0600

Incessant rain in Tamil Nadu over the past few days has not only thrown life out of gear in the state but also sent vegetable prices soaring. Thirteen people have died due to wall and roof collapse or electrocution so far.

Hooda accommodates all independents in Haryana government

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:06:27 +0600

All seven independent legislators supporting the Congress in Haryana were Saturday accommodated in the new government headed by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

75 percent Indian engineering students unemployable: Report

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:00:34 +0600

Discussing a report by software industry group Nasscom which says that 75 percent engineering students in India are unemployable, education experts here Saturday said that the Indian higher education system must give skill building and practical training equal importance as academics to give them an edge.

Metro's Noida link may start Nov 13

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:02:23 +0600

Delhi Metro's Noida link may be opened to the public Nov 13, if necessary safety checks are complete, a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) official said Saturday.

Capital's unprecedented haze due to increased pollution: CSE

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:06:38 +0600

The level of particulate matter in the atmosphere - in other words, the pollution level - has trebled in Delhi over the past few days. The immediate effect is on health, especially on those with respiratory problems, and probably even on the Commonwealth Games, said an expert at the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

Ashok Chavan sworn in Maharashtra chief minister

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:01:09 +0600

A new Democratic Front government headed by Ashok Chavan took office in Maharashtra Saturday evening.

'Parichaya' fails to live up to hype

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:02:03 +0600

Film: 'Parichaya'; Director: Sanjay; Cast: Tarun, Rekha, Shobharaj, Avinash, Chidanand, Master Anand and Monisha; Music: Jessie Gift; Rating: **

Karnataka tourism minister firm in oust Yeddyurappa stand

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:01:20 +0600

Dissident Karnataka Minister G. Janardhana Reddy, who is leading a campaign for the removal of Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, has displayed amazing consistency in his stand as well as in his statements on the turmoil for the past nearly a fortnight.

Chidambaram, Swami Ramdev should apologise: Vinay Katiyar

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:03:09 +0600

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.

'Supportive' Independents gain most in new Hooda government

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:03:30 +0600

All seven independent legislators supporting the Congress in Haryana were Saturday accommodated in the new government headed by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Sonia Gandhi sets up coordination committee for Haryana

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:04:25 +0600

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

Harassment of northeast youth rising in Gurgaon

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:02:47 +0600

Cases of abuse and discrimination against northeast youth have seen a rise in the capital's neighbouring town Gurgaon, the latest incident being of a young Manipuri woman being molested by a shop manager Friday, a voluntary organisation said Saturday.

100 cases this year, eradicating polio remains big challenge in Bihar

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:03:52 +0600

Eradicating polio from Bihar continues to be a big challenge with at least 100 new cases of polio recorded in the state this year, despite multi-million rupee campaigns by the state and central governments as well as WHO and Unicef, officials said Saturday.

Chavan's first act - letter congratulating Tendulkar

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:04:49 +0600

After assuming office as Maharashtra's chief minister, Ashok Chavan's first official duty Saturday was signing a congratulatory letter to India's cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar for his record of 17,000 runs in one day international cricket.

Rural micro insurance scheme launched

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:06:05 +0600

The government Saturday launched a micro insurance drive in Tamil Nadu aimed at expanding the Rural Postal Life Insurance (PLI) network.

Yeddyurappa sheds tears over his plight

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:02:58 +0600

In a rare instance in Indian politics, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, facing revolt from a few ministers and legislators, Saturday shed tears publicly at his plight, having struggled for decades to bring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power.

Yeddyurappa sheds tears at fate, dissidents firm on his sack

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:33 +0600

Left with little option but to bow to dissident's demands to save his chair, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Saturday shed tears publicly but the rebels stood firm on his removal.

Man dies after baton charge at Patna reality show venue

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:45 +0600

A man paid with his life for trying to gatecrash into a reality show here, police said Saturday. He and nearly a dozen others were seriously injured in a baton charge by police to keep the crowds at bay.

Voting ends, 65 percent turnout in Assam by-polls

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:02:14 +0600

By-polls in two assembly constituencies in Assam ended on a peaceful note Saturday with an estimated 65 percent voter turnout, officials said.

Former CPI-M legislator shot in West Bengal

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:44 +0600

Former Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) legislator Subhas Soren was shot by unidentified men in West Bengal's West Midnapore district Saturday evening, police said, amid speculation that the assailants may be Maoists.

Amend Right to Education Act: NGO

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:54 +0600

Starting this Children's Day Nov 14, child rights NGO CRY will start a nationwide campaign asking the government to amend the Right to Education Act 2009.

Professor commits suicide in Ghaziabad

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:11 +0600

A professor teaching in a private technical institute committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan here, police said Saturday.

Koda's wife sacrifices goats for husband's well-being

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:01:50 +0600

Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda -- who is accused of laundering Rs.2,500 crore -- sacrificed 11 goats at a temple here for her husband's well-being.

Ashok Chavan, 37 more ministers take oath in Maharashtra

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:00 +0600

Ending a 16-day tussle with its ally over power sharing, Ashok Chavan took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra Saturday evening along with 37 more ministers.

UN says Nepal parties should fix president's powers

India eNews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:01:53 +0600

Ignoring a rebuff by Nepal's ruling parties, who have asked the UN not to intervene in the republic's internal matters, a top UN official is suggesting that the parties fix the powers of President Ram Baran Yadav, whose action almost six months ago triggered a fresh crisis in the Himalayan nation.