NEW DELHI: The Sethusamudram project controversy took a new turn with the Supreme Court asking the Centre to consider holding archaeological survey to ascertain whether "Rama Setu" can be declared 'ancient monument' and the possibility of pushing the venture through other alignments.

NEW DELHI: Attacking President George Bush for blaming consumption levels in India for the rise in global food prices, the CPI(M) said the price hike was directly related to the recession in the US triggered by the subprime home loan crisis there.

NEW DELHI: M F Husain got relief when the Delhi High Court quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against the eminent artist for allegedly hurting public sentiments through some of his nudist paintings that were dubbed as obscene.

JAMMU: The border observation post of BSF in Sambha sector in this region came under heavy firing from the Pakistani side following which the force lodged a strong protest with Pakistani Rangers.

MUMBAI: To strengthen Indian Navy, more greenfield projects were needed to enhance production of vessels, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sureesh Mehta said.

NEW DELHI: Fulfilling the noted Gandhian's final wish, 11-year-old Shambhavi Mishra today performed the last rites of Nirmala Deshpande who passed away after a brief illness.

NEW DELHI: Even as the Center is busy announcing new health schemes, a Parliamentary Committee has expressed "dismay" over the government not launching around 12 health programs scheduled to take off in 2007-08.

MAHBOOBNAGAR, Andhra Pradesh: Paalamoor NRIs conducted the first- ever Paalamoor Day here. The annual event had NRIs travelling all the way to district headquarters from USA to attend the event.