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Modi hopeful of BJP retaining power in Gujarat
New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on December 14 night said he expects Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to retain power in the state, where the counting of votes for the Assembly elections begins on December 15.
'Pak using terror as instrument of state policy'
New Delhi: Jolted by the release of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar by a Lahore court and deportation of underworld don Anees Ibrahim to Karachi, India on December 14 lashed out at Pakistan for using terrorism as an instrument of state policy and said it would take steps to safeguard its national security.
'Examining estimates may lead to admin efficiency'
New Delhi: Terming the task of the Parliamentary committee on estimates as onerous, Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi on December 14 said an efficient examination of estimates and suggestions on economies in money, time and energy would create consciousness in government machinery that someone will scrutinise what is proposed.
'State supporting terror dangerous than ultras'
New Delhi: In an obvious reference to Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on December 14 said the governments promoting terrorism are "far more dangerous" than the terrorist outfits themselves and a lot more needs to be done by the world community to check the menace.
'Pak Army, ISI involved with Taleban post 9/11'
New Delhi: A noted Pakistani weekly has come out with a proof about involvement of regular Pakistani Army and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) with Taleban, even after the September 11 attacks on the United States.
Delhi DCP suspended for assault on JD (U) MP
New Delhi: Deputy commissioner of police, New Delhi, Manoj Lall, charged with
leading a police assault on Janata Dal - United (JD-U) Member of Parliament (MP) Devendra Prasad Yadav, was placed under suspension on the night of December 13, official sources said.
2 suspected Pak militants shot dead in Delhi
New Delhi: Two suspected Pakistani militants were shot dead in the wee hours of
December 14 by Delhi police while they were moving in the suburbs of South Delhi.
KASHMIR
Mufti govt is a 'puppet' in Centre's hands: Hurriyat
Srinagar: Firing its first salvo at the new government in Jammu and Kashmir, the Hurriyat Conference on December 14 accused the Mufti Mohammed Sayeed-led ministry of failing to live up to its poll promises and described it as a "puppet" in the hands of the Centre.
Anti-aircraft missile recovered from ultras in JK
Srinagar: In a major catch, security forces on December 14 recovered a Pakistan-made anti-aircraft missile from a militant hideout in Nagri-Malpora forests in North Kashmir, Defence sources said.
3 militants killed, civilian hurt in JK encounter
Srinagar: Three militants were killed and a civilian injured in an encounter with security forces in Anantanag district of South Kashmir, official sources said.
NORTH
Improve style of functioning: BJP tells Mayawati
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a key constituent in the state's ruling coalition, on December 13 indicated that it was not totally happy with Chief Minister Mayawati's style of functioning but asserted her government would complete its term.
SOUTH
TN BJP demands CBI probe into Nagappa's death
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on December 14 demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of former Karnataka minister H Nagappa as "it had inter-state ramifications".
Mysore resort owner rejects judges' sex scam charge
Mysore: Owner of a resort here where an alleged sex scandal linked with three Karnataka High Court judges took place, on December 14 told a three-member committee probing the issue that no such incident had happened in the resort.
Kalam launches 'knowledge connectivity' in TN
Chennai: President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on December 14 exhorted students to
translate their dreams and thoughts into action, which in turn would lead to
achievements and transform society.
Burning matchbox-laden lorry goes berserk, 3 hurt
Madurai: In a ghastly incident, a lorry laden with matchboxes, which caught fire after colliding with a tractor, set ablaze three autorickshaws, two roadside hotels, a teashop and a fertiliser godown at Vadipatti, about 30 kms from Madurai on December 14.
Kalam leaves for Chennai after hectic Hyderabad trip
Hyderabad: President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam left Hyderabad on December 14 morning for Chennai after a hectic schedule.
Veerappan menace: Free access restricted in Ooty
Udhagamandalam: The forest department officials have imposed restrictions on the free movement of tourists at Madumalai wild life sanctuary and also at the adjacent forest areas at Singara, Mavanallha, Bokkapuram and Siruyur as part of checking the Veerappan menace in these areas.
WEST
Conspirators to kill Modi remanded to custody
Ahmedabad: Three persons, including a Lashkar-e-Toiba militant, allegedly involved in a conspiracy to kill Gujarat caretaker Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Pravin Togadia and others, arrested in New Delhi on August 28, were brought to Ahmedabad on December 14 and remanded to 10 days police custody.
Guj re-polling ends peacefully, turnout 68 pc
Ahmedabad: An estimated 68 per cent voting was registered during re-polling in 15 booths of seven Assembly constituencies in Gujarat on December 14, according to state Election Department sources.
Cong workers allegedly slay BJP leader, 14-year-old
Ahmedabad: A local BJP leader and a 14-year-old boy were hacked to death allegedly by Congress workers on December 13 evening in Lambha village of the district in poll related violence, police said on December 14.
Re-polling begins in 15 booths of Guj Assembly
Ahmedabad: Re-polling in 15 booths of seven Assembly constituencies of Gujarat began on December 14, according to state election office sources.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Abductors release Assam MLA's son after 9 months
Guwahati: After a long nine months of captivity Pradeep Sarkar, son of Congress
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Chandan Sarkar has been released by his
captors, the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and Kamtapur Liberation
Organisation (KLO) at Kumargram near Alipurduar in West Bengal.
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