Odisha hostage crisis: Some Maoists` demands met

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 22:47

Grappling with the twin hostage crises, Odisha said some Maoist demands like halt to combing operations have been met.

Maoists raise fresh demands, Italians untraced

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 22:29

Maoists who abducted two Italians five days ago Monday made further demands, ignoring Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik`s appeals to free the two.

Indian gold jewellery demand seen up 10-15% in 2012

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 08:53

Gold jewellery demand in India, a major global market, is estimated to have risen 5 to 7 percent in 2011 and is set to grow a further 10 to 15 percent this year with bullion prices falling back after recent gains.

Anna should decide limits of agitation: Khurshid

Last Updated: Friday, December 23, 2011, 23:39

Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said all demands of Anna Hazare on Lokpal Bill "cannot be accepted".

Manipur JD(U) demands written assurance from PC

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 13:20

A local newspaper had earlier reported that the Centre was considering forming a `supra-state body` for Nagas living in North East States.

Congress demands CBI probe into BBMP works

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 17:22

KPCC President commended the action taken by BBMP Commissioner Siddaiah for unearthing financial irregularities in three assembly constituencies.

Joshi demands dismissal of Chidambaram

Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 20:09

BJP leader Murli Manohar on Thursday demanded dismissal of Home Minister P Chidambaram and enquiry into his alleged role in the 2G spectrum scam.

Medha Patkar demands scrapping of Lavasa project

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 23:51

Activist Medha Patkar, spearheading the anti-Lavasa agitation, on Wednesday said she would continue her fight against the hill city project.

Lady Gaga makes diva demands at MTV music awards

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 20:19

Lady Gaga lived up to her eccentric image when she demanded that her dressing room at the MTV EMA awards be kept at a high 90 degrees.

Greek leaders struggle to agree on new premier

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 10:26

Greek party leaders are struggling to agree on a new prime minister, despite EU demands that the political class commit itself fast to the nation's financial salvation and end the chaos threatening the entire euro project.