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Maharashtra: A deal at last; NCP to get 20 berths, Congress 23
The agreement comes after two weeks of bickering over berth-sharing. The Governor had on Wednesday rapped the two parties for delay in govt formation.
Govt to divest 10% stake in all listed PSUs
The government on Thursday said that 51 per cent of equity for all PSUs would remain with the government and 10 per cent of equity for all listed PSUs must be held with public.
Karnataka crisis: Rebels stick to demands
BJP says Yeddyurappa will remain the CM; rebel leader Janardhan Reddy refuses to meet him, says he will stick to his demand.
Former chief minister Koda to be arrested
Madhu Koda has been shifted from the ICU to a private ward of the hospital in Ranchi. The former CM, accused of possessing disproportionate assets of over Rs 2,000 crore, is to be arrested after he’s discharged.
Worried about lay-off, pilot killed himself
28-year-old Krishna Narayanan, who was found dead in his Chennai apartment last Sunday, was depressed as his contract with Kingfisher Airlines was going to end on November 30.
Obama to US kids: Take on folks in India, China
US President Barack Obama has hit the road to push a new $4.35 billion grant programme to encourage American schools to develop internationally competitive standards to let its students take on "folks in Beijing and Bangalore."
Modi refused to help: Gujarat riot witness
In Gujarat, a witness in 2002 Gulbarga riot case has told a fast track court that former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who was killed in the riots, had been abused by Chief Minister Narendra Modi when had called him for help.
17,000 runs: Another milestone awaits Sachin
All eyes are on India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar in the fifth ODI against Australia as he is eyeing to complete 17,000 runs of his one-day career at Hyderabad.
Live: India vs Australia, 5th ODI
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has elected to bat first against India in the fifth ODI of the seven-match series in Hyderabad. India have brought in Munaf Patel and Gautam Gambhir in place of Ishant Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Mental disorder cases pile up in Manipur
After simmering in militancy for a quarter of a century, Manipur is a wreck. There are at least three dozen separatist militias operating in the state. The fall-out: an average of two psychiatric cases are reported everyday.
Trinamool, CPM slug it out in West Bengal
Khanakul in Hoogly is simmering following violent clashes between workers of the rival parties after a rally held by Mamata Banerjee.
Bengal: Why Saturday's polls are critical
The Trinamool Congress and the CPM are also locked in a fierce battle to consolidate their position in the Bengal Assembly through the by-elections that are being held this Saturday for 10 seats.
Mob vandalises public property in Patna
A mob of about 100 people vandalised public property and damaged vehicles in the Patna. The mob was apparently protesting the death of a person in the area on Wednesday.
Hooch tragedy in Bihar; 9 dead, 50 ill
Nine people have died and about 50 are seriously ill after drinking country liquor bought from a government shop in Bihar.
No narco test on Kobad Ghandy: High Court
The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained the city police from conducting narco analysis test on top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy.
Ambani vs Ambani starts from scratch
The court battle between the Ambani brothers begins afresh on Thursday after two Supreme Court judges withdrew on Wednesday from two separate cases, both citing conflict of interest.
Wall Street bonuses: Big bucks return
Now is the time of year when a Wall Streeter’s fancy turns, not so lightly, to thoughts of bonuses. Inside major financial companies, the annual rite of tallying bonuses is about to begin, with a sense of relief and even elation that would have been unthinkable only a year ago.
Mickey Mouse gets a makeover
Concerned that Mickey has become more of a corporate symbol than a beloved character for recent generations of young people, Disney is taking the risky step of recasting his image for the future.
Danny Boyle 'tired' of Slumdog child stars
Oscar-winning film maker Danny Boyle has reportedly ended negotiations with the child stars of his blockbuster Slumdog Millionaire after their families demanded more cash from their trust fund.