India

India’s second fiscal stimulus package likely later Friday

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: India

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian government is likely to announce its much-awaited second fiscal stimulus package later Friday with sector-specific measures to spur the economy but without any additional expenditure.



US for Mumbai suspects’ trial in Pakistan: report

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: India

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The US administration is urging Pakistan to ensure that the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack are punished within the country instead of being extradited to India, a media report said Friday.



Three people lynched in Bihar

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: India

Patna, Jan 2 (IANS) Bihar began the New Year on a violent note with three people being lynched in two separate incidents - two on charges of being thieves and one over a petty dispute.



Taj to be safer, more tourist friendly in 2009 (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: India

Agra, Jan 2 (IANS) Soon, visiting the Taj Mahal may become less of a hassle for those who speak English and not the local language. They can just walk across to the nearest police station for help.



Two militants killed in Kashmir gunbattle

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: India

Srinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) Two militants were gunned down by security forces during a cordon and search operation in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Friday.



Pakistan to establish anti-terror authority

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: Focused, India, Pakistan

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Faced with worldwide demands to take action against militant groups operating from its territory, Pakistan has decided to establish a National Counter-terrorism Authority (NCA).



Obama gears up to hit ground running with diverse cabinet pick

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: India

Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Winning the presidency on a promise of change, Barack Obama has chosen a band of talented experienced individuals to hit the ground running when he takes over from President George W. Bush Jan 20.



Chandigarh residents shiver in dense fog

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: India

Chandigarh, Jan 2 (IANS) There has been no respite from dense fog and shivering cold in Chandigarh and its neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana.