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Himachal budget session starts today!

The budget session of the Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly begins on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:34 pm

All party Karnataka leaders to meet EC in Bangalore !

A full bench of the Election Commission (EC) comprising Chief Election Commissioner N. Gopalaswami and the two Election Commissioners will meet top Karnataka leaders from various political parties here today to hear their views on the timing of state assembly polls.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:34 pm

Devdasis in Orissa face severe hardships!

Ahead of International women`s day, female temple dancers in Orissa, who are often referred to as Devadasis (servants of God), lament their plight.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:34 pm

India`s defence spending falls below two percent of GDP!

For the first time in the last 10 years the defence spending will fall below two per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to fiscal pressures and larger allocations for farm, health and education sectors.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:34 pm

Richard Boucher to arrive on a two-day official visit!

US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia Affairs Richard Boucher will arrive on a two-day visit here on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:34 pm

Patil to make a statement in Parliament on M`rashtra violence!

Home Minister Shivraj Patil will make a statement in Parliament today on violence against North Indians in Maharashtra.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:34 pm

VHP to launch countrywide protest against Setu affidavit!

The VHP on Monday announced countrywide rallies from Tuesday to protest Congress-led UPA government`s fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court seeking clearance to go ahead with Sethusamudram project.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:34 pm

Sangma admits to have got feelers from Congress - Hindu


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Sangma admits to have got feelers from Congress
Hindu - 27 minutes ago
Shillong (PTI): Revealing that he was sent feelers by the Congress to return to the party fold, former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma dismissed the question of re-joining the Congress.
Sangma-Sonia face-off continues in Meghalaya NDTV.com
Meghalaya poll records 70% turnout Times of India
Hindustan Times - Newstrack India - Calcutta Telegraph - CNN-IBN
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 11:38 am

India beat Australia to win tri-series

SYDNEY (Reuters) - India beat Australia by nine runs in Tuesday's second tri-series final to win their best-of-three finals series 2-0.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Mar 2008 | 11:37 am

Sensex ends down 338pts, ICICI Bank drops 5%

The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 64 points at 16,742, and moved up to a high of 16,754 in early deals.Selling at higher levels saw the index slip into negative zone in late morning
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 11:15 am

Suicide blast kills 6 at Pakistan navy college

LAHORE (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed at least six people in a truck bomb attack at the entrance to a Pakistan naval college in the eastern city of Lahore, officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Mar 2008 | 11:10 am

SC lifts ban on screening on 'Jodhaa Akbar'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted the ban imposed on the screening of film 'Jodhaa Akbar' in different parts of the country till March 14.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 11:08 am

Symonds may face punishment for man-handling a spectator

Andrew Symonds could face a serious punishment from the ICC for man-handling a streaker during the second finals of the cricket tri-series against India.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:56 am

Kashmir back from Pakistan - NDTV.com


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Kashmir back from Pakistan
NDTV.com - 1 hour ago
Indian prisoner Kashmir Singh, who was freed from Pakistani jail after 35 years, has crossed over to India at Wagah border. He was released from the Lahore jail late on Monday evening.
Hope kept me alive: Kashmir Singh Times of India
Indian returns after 35 years on Pakistan death row International Herald Tribune
AFP - BBC News - Hindu - Hindustan Times
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:52 am

Sensex ends down over 300pts

The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 64 points at 16,742, and dropped to a low of 16,165 in noon deals.The Sensex finally closed (provisional) with a loss of 319 points at 16,359.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:48 am

Sensex down 370pts, Reliance down 3%

The Sensex is now down 370 points at 16,308.Infosys is still down 3% at Rs 1,428. ICICI Bank is down 5% at Rs 970.L&T has declined 4% to Rs 3,220. Reliance has slipped 3% to Rs 2
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:33 am

VHP launches nationwide rallies to protect Ram Sethu - Sify


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VHP launches nationwide rallies to protect Ram Sethu
Sify - 1 hour ago
New Delhi: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday launched rallies all over the country demanding ‘Monument of national importance’ status to Ram Sethu, popularly known as the Adam's Bridge, a chain of limestone shoals the group believes dates back ...
VHP launches country-wide protest against Sethu affidavit Daily News & Analysis
VHP leader calls for protest on Ram Sethu issue The Statesman
Frontline - NDTV.com
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:32 am

Over Rs 1,800 cr for scholarship to minority students

Over Rs 1,868.50 crore has been kept in the 11th five-year plan for providing scholarship to eligible students of class I to Xth belonging to the minority communities.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:24 am

Yahoo! launches R&D lab in India

Strengthening its research activities in India, leading internet firm Yahoo! said it has launched a new research and development (R&D) lab in Bangalore.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:20 am

Sensex down over 330pts, Reliance down 2%

The Sensex has dropped over 330 points to 16,346.DLF has declined 5% to Rs 679. ICICI Bank is now down 5% at Rs 971.Infosys has slipped 3.5% to Rs 1,420. L&T has declined nearly 4%
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:19 am

Volvo plans to launch SUV XC60 in India next year

Volvo Car Corporation on Tuesday said it plans to launch its sports utility vehicle XC60 in India next year.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:11 am

Sensex down nearly 250pts, HDFC up over 3%

The Sensex is now down nearly 250 points at 16,418.ICICI Bank is now down 5.8% at Rs 965.Infosys is still down nearly 3% at Rs 1,431. L&T is still down over 3% at Rs 3,236.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:10 am

"Take steps to prevent attack on N Indians" - Hindu


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"Take steps to prevent attack on N Indians"
Hindu - 1 hour ago
New Delhi (PTI): Asserting that every citizen had the right to work anywhere in the country, the Centre on Tuesday sought to disapprove the actions of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray and asked the state government to take all steps to ...
Migrant issue rocks Lok Sabha Daily News & Analysis
House in disorder over insider-outsider row CNN-IBN
NDTV.com - Times of India - Patna Daily - Deccan Herald
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:06 am

Kashmir Singh comes to India, after 35 years

A bald man blinked at the dozens of TV microphones shoved at his face, thanked everybody and embraced his childhood friend. After 35 years in Pakistani jails, Kashmir Singh returned to India Tuesday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Iranian trade delegation to meet industrialists in Mumbai

A 25-member trade delegation led by a group of ministers from Iran will Wednesday meet captains of Indian industry here and discuss possible collaboration in the oil and gas sectors.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Many false alarms before Kashmir Singh returns

The arrival of former Indian soldier Kashmir Singh to his homeland Tuesday had several false starts.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

RJD protests distorted India map on UNAIDS site

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Tuesday demanded that the union government take appropriate action against UNAIDS for putting up an India map on its website depicting Jammu and Kashmir as a separate entity.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Government plans organ bank to stop illegal trade

The government Tuesday said it was planning to set up an organ bank on the lines of eye banks to stop the illegal transplant of body parts, like the recent unmasking of the kidney racket that spanned several continents.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Italy to fund cultural project in Bengal

Italy will pump 3.5 million euros for the development of the second phase of the Roopkala Kendra, an Indo-Italian project, to nurture the growing cultural linkage between the two countries.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Sri Lankan Army Chief.

New Delhi, Mar 4 : Visiting Sri Lankan Army Chief, Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, who is on a six-day visit to India to strengthen military ties between the two countries, today said both countries enjoy a sound military relationship.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Advani, Jethmalani to attend new Sindhi movie screening

Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani and jurist Ram Jethmalani are among the prominent members of the Sindhi community who will attend a special screening of a movie called 'The Awakening' at the Films Division auditorium in New Delhi March 9.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

BJP questions Budget on loan waiver to farmers

New Delhi, Mar 4 : Calling the 2008-09 Budget populist, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders today sought answers from the UPA Government as to how funds would be garnered for the proposed waiver of loans for small and marginal farmers.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Exclusive corporate club comes to India

Corporate honchos now have a dedicated place to strike a deal, to do business networking and talk acquisitions and mergers over drinks. The globally renowned chief executive officers' club is now in India.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2008 | 10:00 am

Sensex down nearly 300pts, Infosys drops 3%

The Sensex has dropped nearly 300 points to 16,385.ICICI Bank has declined over 6% to Rs 963.Infosys has dropped nearly 3% to Rs 1,429. L&T is still down over 3% at Rs 3,230.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:59 am

Sensex down over 200pts, Bharti drops 4%

The Sensex has dropped over 200 points to 16,438.ACC is still down over 5% at Rs 746. Bharti has dropped over 4% to Rs 757. DLF is still down over 4% at Rs 683.ICICI Bank is still down
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:50 am

Invest in farm-based industries: Sahai

The government has urged the private sector to invest in farm-based industries to make economic growth inclusive and sustainable.Speaking at a rural development summit, Subodh Kant Sahai,
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:46 am

Mutual funds add over Rs 16,000cr AUM in Feb

Mutual funds reported a healthy growth of Rs 16,354 crore in assets under management (AUM) in February taking the total AUM of the industry to Rs 5,65,459 crore.The sharp rise in fixed
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:42 am

Nestle India Q4 net up 50%, FY07 net up 31%

Nestle India, a subsidiary of Nestli S.A. of Switzerland, has reported a 49.87% increase in net profits at Rs 93.61 crore for the quarter ended December 31,2007 when compared with Rs 62.46 crore for
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:35 am

Four blasts rock Naval training college in Lahore

At least five people were killed and several others injured as four blasts rocked the Pakistan Navy's War College here on Tuesday.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:14 am

SEBI imposes 10-yr ban on Johari in securities scam case

Sebi banned Arvind Johari, owner of Lucknow-based Cyberspace, from trading for 10 years for his involvement in the securities scam in 1999-2001.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:12 am

VHP launches country-wide protest against Sethu affidavit

VHP launched its country-wide rallies to protest Congress-led UPA government's fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court seeking clearance to go ahead with Sethusamudram project.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:10 am

We have to move with both Hyde Act, 123 pact: Boucher

Amid concerns here over the Hyde Act, the US suggested that the "domestic" legislation would have to be taken into account in operation of the civil nuclear cooperation with India.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:02 am

If the Maharashtra government fails, we will step in: Patil

Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on Tuesday while emphasising every Indian citizen's right to work in any part of the country.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2008 | 9:01 am

Indian returns after 35 years on Pakistan death row

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Kashmir Singh, who spent 35 years on death row in Pakistan on spying charges, returned home to his wife and two sons on Tuesday, after Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf accepted his mercy plea.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Mar 2008 | 8:54 am

US Assistant Secretary of State to arrive in India - Economic Times


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US Assistant Secretary of State to arrive in India
Economic Times - 3 hours ago
NEW DELHI: US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia Affairs Richard Boucher will arrive on a two-day visit here on Tuesday.
Nuclear deal back on table Times of India
Convergence at IAEA: Congress Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 8:42 am

Kashmiri migrants get a new township in Budgam district - Hindu


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Kashmiri migrants get a new township in Budgam district
Hindu - 3 hours ago
Srinagar (PTI): The process of rehabilitating migrant Kashmiri Pandits was set in motion as authorities handed over keys of flats specially constructed for them in Budgam district of Central Kashmir on the eve of Maha Shivratri.
Govt allots houses to 307 Kashmiri Pandit families Economic Times
One Pandit’s loss is another’s gain Daily News & Analysis
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 8:13 am

16 TRS legislators submit resignation to Speaker - Times of India


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16 TRS legislators submit resignation to Speaker
Times of India - 5 hours ago
HYDERABAD: A day after four of their MPs resigned from the Lok Sabha, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MLAs and MLCs on Tuesday resigned from their post to protest delay in creation of a separate Telangana state.
TRS MLAs & MLCs resign in Andhra All India Radio
16 TRS MLAs resigned from AP Assembly MyNews.in
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 6:40 am

Kidney kingpin picked up nuances of surgery from CDs: CBI - Economic Times


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Kidney kingpin picked up nuances of surgery from CDs: CBI
Economic Times - 5 hours ago
NEW DELHI: Amit Kumar, the alleged kingpin of a global kidney racket, had not only picked up the "fine art of surgery" from CDs but had also taught his brother and aide Jeewan Raut some of the procedures, says a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) ...
Proposal to set up organ bank under consideration: Patil Zee News
Amit Kumar's police custody extended Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 6:34 am

India want Paes, Bhupathi to step up Beijing preparations

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian tennis authorities have urged feuding men's doubles pair Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi to play together on the tour to prepare for the Beijing Olympics.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Mar 2008 | 5:51 am

Turkey hints at maritime fraud behind missing Rezzak - Daily News & Analysis


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Turkey hints at maritime fraud behind missing Rezzak
Daily News & Analysis - 6 hours ago
MUMBAI: The Turkish authorities are learnt to have informally told Indian shipping officials on Monday that they suspected a maritime fraud behind the disappearance of Panamanian merchant vessel Rezzak along with 25 Indian crewmen in the Black Sea ...
Relatives of vanished sailors call for search NDTV.com
'Search operations for Rezzak will continue' Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 5:12 am

BSE steps to check malpractice - Newindpress


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BSE steps to check malpractice
Newindpress - 6 hours ago
BHUBANESWAR: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) on Monday announced a slew of measures to check malpractice during the High School Certificate (HSC) examination beginning March 26.
Smooth start to BSEM Class X exams KanglaOnline
Online help is at hand for HSC, SSC students seeking answers Expressindia.com
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Mar 2008 | 5:10 am

Malayalam directors triumph at Tamil box office

Myshkin's 'Anjathe' has received not only a good opening but excellent reviews too. And the film's collections are increasing every day.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Mar 2008 | 4:00 am

Kashmir Singh's family camping at border for his welcome

Thirty-five years after he was arrested on espionage charges in Pakistan, former army man Kashmir Singh will walk back to his homeland a free man Tuesday. His family has been camping at this joint border check-post between India and Pakistan for the last three days, eagerly awaiting his return.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Mar 2008 | 3:30 am

Bollywood marriage going strong at 72 years - and counting

In the make-believe world of fickle love, a Bollywood producer-director has scripted the longest-running family love story. Chandrashekhar, of the 1959 'Cha Cha Cha' fame, and his wife Pushpa Devi, have just celebrated their 72nd marriage anniversary.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Mar 2008 | 3:00 am

Force India look to Jordan as role model

LONDON (Reuters) - Eddie Jordan had fun in Formula One and now Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya intends to bring back the good times after buying the team founded by the Irish entrepreneur.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Mar 2008 | 1:28 am

Kashmir Singh freed, arriving today

ISLAMABAD: Kashmir Singh, the death row prisoner who spent 35 years in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail, was released on Monday night following a presidential pardon and is expected to cross the Wagah border to India on Tuesday. Mr. Singh ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

CPI(M): no consensus on nuclear deal

“Hence the UPA government should not proceed further with the agreement”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

“Hyde Act will hurt sovereignty”

Left parties disagree with UPA government’s stand
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Harbhajan cleared

Nielsen unhappy with Aussie batsmen
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

We’ll wipe out LTTE: Rajapaksa

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said until such time every inch of land is captured and the last terrorist is destroyed, his government will not cease its “liberation operations” against the LTTE. Meanwhile, the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Top leaders to meet poll panel today

Congress leaders discuss party’s stand before the meeting
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Can the Aussies bounce back at the Gabba?

India will be keen to finish things off in the second final
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

4 TRS members quit Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: Four members of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) submitted their resignations from the Lok Sabha on Monday in protest against the delay in the creation of a Telangana state. Following suit, TRS legislators will resign from the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Left committed to its position on nuclear deal: Yechury

NEW DELHI: Reiterating their opposition to the India-U.S. civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, the Left parties on Monday warned the UPA government, saying “they cannot support a government that can enter into such a deal with the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Rift in TDB hits departments

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the president and members of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) engaged in a war of words to exert their authority, the functioning of the Accounts and Vigilance wings has virtually come to a halt owing to lack of ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Champion Shvedova dumped in first round of Bangalore

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Yaroslava Shvedova's hopes of defending her Bangalore Open title ended on Monday when she was beaten 6-3 3-6 6-3 by Uzbekistan's Akgul Amanmuradova.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2008 | 7:07 pm

Shvedova's title defence dream ends in Bangalore Open

Defending champion Yaroslava Shvedova's dream of retaining her title at the Bangalore Open was shattered by Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan, while sixth seed Sybille Bammer and eighth seed Agnes Svay made it to the second round of the tournament here Monday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2008 | 7:02 pm

AITA wants Paes and Bhupathi to play in Beijing Games

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) wants Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi to play in the Beijing Olympics, and will also request the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to provide India a wild card entry in the women's doubles.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2008 | 7:02 pm

SatNav Technologies launches new navigation solution

SatNav Technologies, a city-based IT products company, has added laptop and desktop navigation to its range of global positioning system (GPS) products, which are available under the brand SatGuide.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2008 | 7:01 pm

New airport set to make Hyderabad a key hub

The new international airport at Shamshabad near here is expected to make the Andhra Pradesh capital an international aviation hub like Dubai and Singapore.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2008 | 7:01 pm

IFA Shield: Santos hold East Bengal 1-1, Churchill win

South Africa's Santos FC played a 1-1 draw with East Bengal to ensure top position in Group A while Churchill Brothers defeated Mohammedan Sporing 2-0 to ensure top position in Group B in the 113th IFA Shield here Monday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2008 | 7:01 pm

No terror threat to Bangalore, claim police

The Karntaka police, which recently arrested seven terror-suspects, Monday said India's IT hub Bangalore was safe and there was no perceived terror threat to the city.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2008 | 7:00 pm

Percept Profile Bags Elite Accounts

Rapid upsurge in the growth graph of Percept Profile Private Ltd. - the Public Relations agency for Percept Holdings, has consolidated its position as a "Contemporary Integrated Communication Consultancy". For the last quarter, Percept Profile has bagged a gamut of clients . The new accounts acquired range across various categories like Hospitality, Lifestyle/Fashion, Corporate and Media/Entertainment. The clients that have recently been added to Profile's already existent active clientele include Shinsei Bank, L'Oreal Kerastase - Elite Hair Care Treatment, Dandara UK, Orient Craft Fashion Village, Travelog, Sai Baba Telefilms......
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2008 | 4:30 pm

Kashmiris angry, distrust Pakistan's parties

SRINAGAR (Reuters) - Kashmiris accused Pakistani political parties on Monday of turning their back on them and their struggle against Indian occupation after last month's elections in Pakistan.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2008 | 2:57 pm

India still seeks support for U.S. nuclear deal

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India said on Monday it was still looking for political support at home for a controversial nuclear deal with the United States, even as Washington says time is running out.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2008 | 12:27 pm

Govt to pay families cash to protect girls

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government is offering to pay poor families nearly $3,000 to bring up their girl children, and discourage the widespread practice of aborting the female foetus which has led to a skewed gender balance in parts of the country.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2008 | 11:54 am
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