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'Indication of animal extracts must for cosmetics'
Upholding the citizens' right to information under the Constitution, the Delhi High Court in a significant ruling on November 13 said all cosmetic products and non-life saving drugs with animal extracts must indicate its presence clearly.
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NATIONAL
VHP to defy 'yatra' ban, BJP plays it safe
New Delhi: Describing Chief Election Commissioner J M Lyngdoh as "anti-Hindu",
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on November 13 announced its activists would defy the ban on its proposed "yatra" in Gujarat and court arrest, even as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to play it safe saying the party was committed to free and peaceful polls.
'Standoff with Pak helped IAF to hone its skills'
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) was able to hone its skills in carrying out
extensive live high altitude precision bombing runs as well as helicopter-borne operations with Army, during the recent military standoff with Pakistan, a top official said on November 13.
Rajdhani train mishap due to sabotage: Probe
New Delhi: An official probe into the Rajdhani Express derailment in Bihar's
Rafiganj in September, which claimed more than hundred lives, has concluded that sabotage was the reason for it.
Cong welcomes EC decision to ban VHP 'yatra'
New Delhi: Congress on November 13 welcomed Election Commission's (EC) decision to ban VHP's (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) proposed yatra in Gujarat saying the EC was performing its duty to ensure free and fair elections in the state.
Bofors: Court to decide Hindujas' fate tomorrow
New Delhi: The Europe-based three Hinduja brothers' plea for discharge in the
politically sensitive Bofors case would be decided tomorrow (Nov 14) as a special court is slated to pronounce its order on the point of charge.
India, Croatia to be partners in war against terror
New Delhi: Giving a new dimension to their bilateral ties, India and Croatia on November 13 signed accords on stepping up co-operation in agriculture and export credit and guarantees and agreed to be partners in the war against terrorism.
US, British nationals asked to avoid Pushkar mela
New Delhi: The US and Britain on November 13 asked their nationals to "avoid" the Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan starting from November 15, citing "information" of the risk of terrorist activity during the event.
Guidelines issued for Indian edition of foreign mags
New Delhi: Government on November 13 issued the guidelines for publication of Indian editions of foreign non-news and non-current affairs magazines, journals and periodicals in which a total foreign investment of 74 per cent has been allowed wherein approval will be given on a case-by-case basis.
'Law Minister aware of K'taka judiciary sex scam'
New Delhi: The Centre has "taken note" of the "sex-scandal" allegedly involving some members of the judiciary and members of the legal fraternity in Karnataka, Union Minister for Law and Justice Jana Krishnamoorthy said on November 13.
Advani discounts Congress' resurgence in states
New Delhi: The resurgence of Congress in states does not worry Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani as much as "problems" within his party.
'Judicial panel probable solution to CJI's concern'
New Delhi: Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani has said that the National Judicial Commission (NJC) for appointment of judges in higher judiciary has acceptance among political parties.
Govt not to recover loans from farmers, says Vajpayee
New Delhi: In a move to alleviate the hardships being faced by farmers following failure of South West monsoon in different parts of the country, the government has decided not to effect any recovery of crop loan, including interest, during the current financial year, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on November 13.
KASHMIR
6 militants among 10 killed in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar: Ten persons, including six militants and a security jawan, were killed and 11 injured in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, where two powerful blasts rocked Lassana area of Poonch district on November 13, a police spokesman said.
Mufti to go ahead with political prisoners' release
Srinagar: Unfazed by criticism of parties like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the release of political prisoners in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed said on November 13 his government would go ahead with releasing all political prisoners in the state to create a conducive atmosphere for dialogue.
NORTH
Arrest of 5 in Jhajjar lynching case sparks protest
Jhajjar (Haryana): Five persons were picked up on November 13 at a village in the state's Jhajjar district in connection with the lynching of five Dalits sparking violence in the area as villagers protesting the arrests clashed with police, prompting authorities to clamp prohibitory orders banning the assembly of five or more persons.
BJP attacks Mufti for releasing J&K prisoners
Amritsar: The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) on November 13 attacked the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP)-Cong government in Jammu and Kashmir for releasing the
political prisoners and accused it of halting all anti-terrorist operations in the state saying these would affect the morale of the security forces.
India to launch indigenous 'Astrostat' space lab
Chandigarh: India would soon launch indigenously built specialised scientific research satellite 'Astrostat' to learn more about deep space, chairman space commission and secretary, Department of Space K Kasturirangan has said.
BJP now trains gun at rebel UP MLCs for action
Lucknow: After moving to get the 10 dissident Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) disqualified from the Assembly, Uttar Pradesh BJP leadership was now contemplating to petition the Speaker for disqualifying some dissident Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) also, party sources said on November 13.
SOUTH
Bill Gates visits Infosys campus in Bangalore
Bangalore: Infosys Technologies Ltd, the leading IT consulting and software services company, on November 13 played host to Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of software giant Microsoft Inc, a press release said.
'K'taka has complied with SC order on Cauvery'
Bangalore: Barely two days before for the Supreme Court is to hear the contempt of court petitions filed by Tamil Nadu on Cauvery issue, Karnataka on November 13 maintained that it has complied with the Court's order on "ensuring water" at Mettur reservoir.
'Flying ambulance' in Chennai to take Maran to US
Chennai: A special aircraft, equipped with all basic medical facilities, flew into Chennai on November 13 afternoon from Chicago in the US, to take Commerce Minister Murasoli Maran, to Houston, for specialised treatment of his heart, kidney and other ailments.
Microsoft, Wipro can jointly challenge IBM: Gates
Bangalore: Microsoft with its technology and Wipro through its services could form a "powerful combination" to take on major competitors like IBM, Microsoft chief, Bill Gates said on November 13.
Jaya inducts 5 ministers, Cabinet strength up to 29
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Cabinet was on November 13 expanded with the induction of five more ministers taking the strength of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) ministry to 29.
'India can become global hub for critical work'
Bangalore: Microsoft chief Bill Gates indicated on November 13 that India was on course to become a global hub for 'mission critical activity' in software as it was increasingly earning a reputation for its quality work and delivery on time.
Gates inks pact with K'taka for online portal project
Bangalore: Karnataka government and Microsoft on November 13 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for "Bangalore One", a state-of-the art online portal project.
EAST
Narendra Modi should be put behind bars: Laloo
Patna: Launching a vitriolic attack on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, for allegedly whipping up communal passion in the state, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Laloo Prasad Yadav urged the Election Commission to debar him from contesting the Assembly polls and ensure his immediate arrest.
WEST
M'rashtra seeks aid from Gates to combat AIDS
Mumbai: Maharashtra on November 13 sought $ 16.5 million aid from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates to combat and prevent fast spreading endemics of AIDS, cancer and malaria and requested the company to increase its presence in the state by associating with various projects.
EC comes down heavily on VHP's proposed 'yatra'
New Delhi: Election Commission (EC) on November 13 said the proposed VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) 'yatra' in Gujarat should not be allowed to take place.
Police obtains yet another warrant against Salem
Mumbai: On a plea made by Mumbai police, a sessions court on November 13 issued yet another non-bailable warrant against absconding accused Abu Salem in a case of alleged extortion and attempt to murder.
Salman's car involved in another mishap in Nashik
Nashik: Film actor Salman Khan, who made to the headlines over a month ago for allegedly ramming his car into a bakery at Mumbai killing one person and injuring four others, met with a minor accident at Deolali Camp, about 10 kms from Nashik on November 12.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Fernandes calls investors to develop NE region
Guwahati: Defence minister George Fernandes called for investment in the North
Eastern region in industry, information technology and urban development sectors to create job opportunities for the educated unemployed.
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