7 errant MPs suspended from RS; Proceedings disrupted
Seven members of Rajya Sabha belonging to SP, RJD, LJP and an unattached MP were suspended on Tuesday for remaining part of the budget session for their unruly behaviour in the House on Monday over the Women's Reservation Bill.

Lalu to give letter of withdrawal of support to President today
RJD chief Lalu Prasad said he would hand over to the President on Wednesday a letter withdrawing support to the UPA government over the issue of Women’s Reservation Bill while SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav remained non-committal on the issue.

Aftershocks hamper rescue efforts in quake-hit Turkey, 57 dead
More than 40 aftershocks have struck eastern Turkey, hampering rescue operations in the region, where several people have been trapped since Monday's earthquake that killed at least 51 people.

Biden assures Israel of U.S. security commitment
United States Vice President Joe Biden assured Israel on Tuesday of Washington's commitment to its security and preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons.

HWC: India split points against SA, finish 4th in Pool B
Shivendra Singh saved the day for India with a timely equalizer as the home team played out a 3-3 draw against South Africa in a controversial match to finish fourth in Pool B of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi Monday.

Car bomber hits police building in Pak's Lahore; 12 dead
A suspected suicide car bomber on Monday struck special investigation unit's building used to interrogate high-value Taliban militants in Pakistan's key city in Lahore, killing at least 12 people and wounding 61 others.

Women quota: Parliament set to create history
Parliament appears set to create history as the Rajya Sabha takes up the Women's Reservation Bill on Monday with Congress, BJP and Left parties joining hands in favour of the measure and divisions emerging among the opponents.

Rajya Sabha passes historic Women's reservation bill
Despite vociferous opposition, the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the historic Women’s Reservation Bill that reserves 33 per cent legislative seats in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

PM to discuss WRB with various political parties
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will consult leaders of some political parties Tuesday to decide on Women' Reservation Bill meanwhile Congress leaders issue whip to vote for the legislation in the Rajya Sabha.

India stands by Copenhagen Climate Change Accord: Ramesh
India on Tuesday said it has decided to formally back the Climate Change Accord hammered out in Copenhagen last year joining over 100 countries that have already "associated" with the pact.

NMDC LTD tapping capital markets on 10th March
Iron ore producer NMDC Limited is tapping the capital markets on 10th March with a further Public Offering (FPO) through an offer of sale for cash.

Daimler exits Tata Motors; sells 5.34 pc stake for Euro 300 mn
German auto major Daimler on Tuesday said it has exited Tata Motors by selling its residual stake of 5.34 per cent in the Indian firm for about 300 million euros (over Rs 1,855 crore).

Steel Min to send SAIL's FPO proposal to Cabinet this week
The Steel Ministry on Tuesday said it will send the 20-per cent share-sale proposal of the country's largest steel maker SAIL to the Cabinet this week.

Ford launches Figo priced at Rs 3.5-4.48 lakh
US carmaker Ford on Tuesday launched its much anticipated global small car 'Figo' in India's market, priced at Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 4.48 lakh.

Bank of Rajasthan shares plunge 7 pc on BSE
Shares of private sector lender Bankof Rajasthan on Tuesday nosedived nearly 7 per cent on the BSE, a day after the capital market regulator SEBI said that the bank's promoters have fraudulently hiked their stake in theentity.

US Dollar ends dearer against Rupee
The US Dollar ended dearer against the rupee at Rs 45.62/63 per dollar on Tuesday.

FICCI backs Govt disinvestment programme
The lukewarm response to sale of equity in power PSUs NTPC and REC notwithstanding, the government should push ahead with disinvestment while paying attention to the timing, industry group FICCI said on Tuesday.

BSE launches Sensex mobile streamer
The country's premier bourse, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), on Tuesday launched its Sensex mobile streamer, a platform that would allow investors to access streaming Sensex data at their fingertips.

German leader open to European monetary fund
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday welcomed moves to consider creating a so-called European Monetary Fund in the wake of the Greek debt crisis, even as she renewed her praise of Athens' efforts to dig itself out of its situation.

Energy efficiency prog may get govt nod this week
The government may approve a programme -- National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency -- aimed at building Rs 74,000-crore market for energy efficient products, this week, a top government official has said.

Oil lower in Asian trade
Oil declined in Asian trade on Tuesday amid fading euphoria over better-than-expected US jobs data, analysts said.

Sensex down 50 pts on profit-selling, weak global cues
The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Tuesday lost 50 points with institutional investors resorting to profit-selling in blue-chip stocks, particularly Reliance Industries, amid weak global trend.

Death toll in Lahore suicide attack touches 14
Rescue workers on Tuesday found another body in the debris of the office of a special investigation unit that was targeted by a suicide car bomber, taking the death toll in the attack to 14.

Ban Ki-moon writes to military junta to release Suu Kyi
With the elections in Myanmar likely to take place later this year, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon has asked for the release of all political prisoners including detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Israel calls for 'direct dialogue' with the Palestinians
Israel has asked United Nations Secretary-General Chief Ban Ki-moon to persuade Palestinians to engage in "direct dialogue" with it so that the peace talks can be resumed.

Earthquake hits eastern Turkey, leaves 57 dead
A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey Monday, killing 57 people and knocking down houses in at least six small villages.

Togo bans opposition poll protest amid fraud charges
The Togolese government banned a march planned by opposition parties to protest the result of the country's presidential election, won by incumbent President Faure Gnassingbe.

US VP Joe Biden arrives on 4 day visit to Israel
US Vice President Joe Biden began a visit to Israel and the West Bank Monday, assuring Israelis in a newspaper interview that Washington would close ranks with them against any threat from a nuclear-armed Iran.

Counting in Iraq begins, results likely tomorrow
The counting of votes in Iraq’s parliamentary elections is underway and the preliminary results are expected to be announced Wednesday.

Obama appeals for public support on health care
President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people as he sought to build public support Monday for swift passage of health care legislation stalled in Congress.

HWC: India split points against SA, finish 4th in Pool B
Shivendra Singh saved the day for India with a timely equalizer as the home team played out a 3-3 draw against South Africa in a controversial match to finish fourth in Pool B of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi Monday.

Indians impress in qualifying round of archery
Chinna Raju Srither managed an aggregate score of 688 in men's individual compound section as Indians impressed during qualifying rounds of the six-day invitational archery test event for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

All set for a successful IPL, says Modi
The continuing by TV news channels boycott notwithstanding, Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi expects a successful third edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 event starting 12th March.

Ong Beng Hee clinches Chennai open
Top seed Ong Beng Hee of Malaysia dished out an impeccable error free game to clinch the Chennai Open PSA 2010 trophy when he beat second seed Jonathan Kemp of England in Chennai on Sunday.

India to finish season as No. 2 team in ICC ODI rankings
Indian cricket team will finish the season as number two ranked side in One-day cricket, behind Australia, and will receive USD 75,000 for this achievement, ICC confirmed on Sunday.

Korea thrash Canada 9-2 in hockey World Cup
Drag-flicker Jong Hyun Jang struck thrice as nimble-footed South Korea drubbed lowly Canada 9-2 in a high scoring match to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday.

Desperate India aim to losing streak against S Africa
Out of contention for a top-five finish after three consecutive defeats, India would be desperate to end their losing streak when they take on lowly but spirited South Africa in their last pool B match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Monday.

Somdev loses to Youzhny, India out of World Group
Somdev Devvarman learnt a good tennis lesson from Mikhail Youzhny and was outclassed 2-6 1-6 3-6 in the first reverse singles, resulting in India's ouster from the elite World Group of the Davis Cup tournament in Moscow on Sunday.

Only 2 missing tribals to be traced: Chh'garh tells SC
Chhattisgarh govt on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that only two tribals remain to be traced out of the 12 people who allegedly went missing after filing petitions seeking a CBI probe into the killings of over 10 villagers in Dantewada district during anti-naxal drive.

Lalu to give letter of withdrawal of support to President today
RJD chief Lalu Prasad said he would hand over to the President on Wednesday a letter withdrawing support to the UPA government over the issue of Women’s Reservation Bill while SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav remained non-committal on the issue.

No threat to UPA stability: Sonia Gandhi
A jubilant Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday appeared to express confidence over the stability of the UPA government but wished former allies like SP and RJD were with it on the women's reservation bill.

Gehlot proposes special package for Gujjars
In view of legal wranglings over quota to four communities including Gujjars, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday announced a special package of incentives for students belonging to these groups to help them get through competitive exams.

Women's Reservation Bill will empower women: Gogoi
The Women's Reservation Bill will go a long way in ensuring political and economic empowerment of women, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Monday.

School didn't impose penalty on Ruchika for non-payment of fee
The school of Ruchika Girhotra, the 14-year-old molested by a former Haryana top cop in 1990, never imposed a penalty on her for non-payment of fee before her expulsion.

7 errant MPs from RJD, SP and LJP suspended from RS; Proceedings of both houses disrupted
Seven members of Rajya Sabha belonging to SP, RJD, LJP and an unattached MP were suspended on Tuesday for remaining part of the budget session for their unruly behaviour in the House on Monday over the Women's Reservation Bill.

Govt moves Women Reservation Bill in RS ; SP, RJD, BSP members disrupt proceedings
Voting on the women's reservation bill in the Rajya Sabha could not take place after it was moved by the govt as the opponents belonging to SP, RJD and an expelled member of the JD(U) tore off the copies of the bill.