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Bengal needs a full-time health minister: BJP

Kolkata, Oct 31: Demanding a full-time health minister for West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Mahila Morcha president and MP Smriti Irani Monday criticized the lack of basic infrastructure at Bengal’s largest children sickbay — B.C.

Missing nurse case: Police remand of suspect extended

Jodhpur, Oct 31: A court here Monday extended till Nov 5 the police remand of Shahabuddin, a suspect in the disappearance of nurse Bhanwari Devi who allegedly figured in a video showing her in a compromising position with sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderana, a lawyer said.

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Parliament’s winter session likely from Nov 22

New Delhi, Oct 31: A cabinet panel Monday recommended to President Pratibha Patil that the winter session of parliament be convened Nov 22-Dec 21.

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Elderly woman murdered in south Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 31: An 80-year-old woman was Monday found murdered in her ransacked house in south Delhi, police said.

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Bihar appoints Lokpals in 12 districts

Patna, Oct 31: In a bid to check corruption in implementation of welfare schemes, the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has appointed Lokpals in 12 districts, the first such move in the country, officials Monday said.

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Over 100 Air India pilots threaten to resign

New Delhi, Oct 31: Trouble seemed to be brewing again for the national carrier Air India as over 100 pilots owing allegiance to the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG), which represents pre-merger pilots of Air India, have threatened to resign over alleged discrimination by the airlines’ management.

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Nokia to focus on sub-Rs.6,000 category

Kolkata, Oct 31: The mobile handset market below the price point of Rs.6,000 is expected to grow at five to six percent annually in India, mobile handset giant Nokia said Monday, adding it will emphasize on becoming more competitive in this segment.

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Chidambaram defends Abdullah on AFSPA, but justifies further discussions

New Delhi, Oct 31: Union Home Minister P.

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Leonardo DiCaprio splurging on luxurious lifestyle in Sydney

Melbourne, Oct 31: Leonardo DiCaprio, who is currently the highest paid actor in the world, has made Sydney his home till Christmas, where he is leading a luxurious lifestyle.

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