Nuke deal on hold, Committee to go into Left's concerns Bringing to an end the three-week stand-off, the Government put on hold the operationalisation of the nuclear deal and decided to set up a committee to go into the objections raised by the Left. No divorce for the time being...Defence Minister AK Antony greets CPI leader D Raja, as left party leaders Prakash Karat, Abani Roy, and A B Bardhan discuss a point after a meeting of the Congress and left party leaders at the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi on Thursday. US wanted India's help to isolate Iran: Govt
New Delhi's policy will be guided only by its own national interests, despite the US government has approached it to seek support for isolating Iran, says External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee. BJP, Third Front demand discussion
Suspect in twin blast case held
The person identified himself as Rajesh Singh, a resident of the Toli Chowki Area of the city and claimed to be working in a restaurant at Gachi Bowli.
AIIMS doctors call off strike
The decision came after Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss warned the doctors this morning that they will face suspension if they did not immediately call of the strike. AIIMS issues certificates to doctors
The certificates did not bear the signatures of Ramadoss, also the AIIMS President, and controversial Registrar Sandeep Aggarwal, whose appointment has been described by the minister as "illegal".
LS condemns Bhagalpur incident
The Speaker's remarks condemning the incident came when the House reassembled after a 20-minute adjournment forced by an uproar for the second day today over the incident in Bihar.
Indan football captain Baichung Bhutia with the ONGC Nehru Cup trophy after he arrives at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport in Kolkata on Thursday. PTI
Fashion designer Anita Dongre poses for photographers during a press conference to launch India's first eco-friendly clothing line 'Grassroot', designed by her, in New Delhi on Thursday.
Gay on course for world sprint double
Gay, inspired by Sunday's victory over 100m world record holder Asafa Powell, cruised home despite feeling a twinge in his left hamstring... Carl Lewis back in Japan 16 years after epic long jump duel
In 1991, the last time the world championships were held in Japan, Lewis was centre of attention, setting a world record in the 100 metres before losing to compatriot Mike Powell's world record in what is widely regarded as the greatest long jump competition of all time. Ottey, Dietzsch, Mutola- golden oldies defy age barrier
Athletes in field events tend to last longer than on the track but Jamaican-born Merele Ottey, now representing Slovenia became the oldest women's competitor ever at a World Championship when she ran the 200m heats here aged 47. Dietzsch retains title for third discus gold
The 39-year-olds first attempt was good enough to take the title and none of her rivals was able to get close to the 66.61 metres she opened with. Sanya Richards blocks out loss of diamonds, stays on track
The US sprinter felt the jewellery pin falling from her chest and fly off the track during her 200m heat but the 22-year-old just kept running...
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Bringing to an end the three-week stand-off, the Government put on hold the operationalisation of the nuclear deal and decided to set up a committee to go into the objections raised by the Left.
SP member Ramji Lal Suman said the violence was the result of the "negligence of the administration" while suspended SP member Raj Babbar, who represents Agra, was a critical of the state government. 
