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NDTV Correspondent, Saturday November 7, 2009, New Delhi

It has been a day of byelections in seven states across the country, several of them high profile contests. Over 60 per cent of voters turned out on Saturday in the byelections to one Lok Sabha and 31 Assembly seats spread over seven states, which were by and large peaceful.

Chavan sworn in as Maharashtra CM

NDTV Correspondent, Saturday November 7, 2009, Mumbai

After the struggle over power sharing in Maharashtra ended, the swearing ceremony of the new cabinet finally took place in Mumbai on Saturday. Congress leader Ashok Chavan has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra while NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal has taken oath as his deputy.

Over 60% turnout in Assembly bypolls

Press Trust of India, Saturday November 7, 2009, New Delhi

Over 60 per cent of voters turned out on Saturday in the byelections to one Lok Sabha and 31 Assembly seats spread over seven states, which were by and large peaceful. The polls were held under the watchful eyes of security forces and paramilitary personnel who kept a strict vigil in all the constituencies.

26/11 2009: Waiting for compensation

NDTV Correspondent, Saturday November 7, 2009, Mumbai

For the several lives that the 26/11 Mumbai attacks changed forever, the past year has been traumatic. Already faced with the hand fate has dealt them, they have also had to deal with the slow pace of relief. Hundreds still await compensation from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund (PMRF). Among them is Lalji Pandey, who survived the crossfire at CST station, but was left with debilitating hand injury; it cost him his job.

Could Harvard, Yale come to Mumbai, Delhi?

NDTV Correspondent, Friday November 6, 2009, New Delhi

If you're waiting for the best of foreign universities to open in the country, the Human Resource Development Ministry says they are all keen, but Indian legislators have to feel the same. Selling the Indian dream in American campuses, Kapil Sibal has just returned from a trip.

Karunanidhi's controversial statues of his parents

NDTV Correspondent, Friday November 6, 2009, Chennai

Meet the parents. Specifically, M Karunanidhi's parents. Five-feet-high statues of the Tamil Nadu chief minister's parents have been unveiled at Radhapuram in the Tirunelvelli district.

Reddys threaten, Yeddy cries

NDTV Correspondent, Saturday November 7, 2009, New Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had tears in his eyes on Saturday, when he spoke about the changes he has been forced to make in his cabinet. Speaking to Kanadda channel Suvarna News, Yeddyurappa said that he was forced to drop Rural Development Minister Shobha K and Principal Secretary Baligar due to pressure from the high command.

Are doctors helping Koda stay sick?

NDTV Correspondent, Saturday November 7, 2009, Ranchi

Are doctors helping Koda stay sick? Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda will not be discharged from hospital on Saturday. The Apollo Hospital, where he has been admitted, denies that they are shielding him, insisting that he has a genuine problem. His hospital discharge slip though is ready. Income Tax sources say Koda is not likely to be arrested right after his discharge. They are instead expected to interrogate him at his home first and arrest him only if he does not cooperate.

Student's hair cut as punishment

NDTV Correspondent, Saturday November 7, 2009, Mumbai

In another case of extreme punishment, a teacher in Maharashtra has chopped off a male student’s hair. The teacher at Karnala High School in Panvel was reportedly angry because the student’s shirt was not completely buttoned up. The boy was a Class 9 student. A case has been registered with the Panvel police against the teacher. “We saw the way our son had been humiliated, his shirt was torn, hair cut, the wounds to his face."

Delhi: School van overturns; 8 students injured

Press Trust of India, Saturday November 7, 2009, New Delhi

It was a miraculous escape for 12 students of Delhi Public School when their private school van overturned after colliding with a mini truck. The accident took place around 7:30 am near Kashmere Gate in New Delhi on Saturday morning. Eight students got away with minor injuries. They were taken to the trauma Centre at ISBT. Two children are still in hospital while six have been discharged.