Police clamps down on Sobhraj's free style 'love'

Authorities in Kathmandu's Central Jail in Nepal have clamped down on Charles Sobhraj's free style frolicking with his 20-year-old new love
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:52 pm

Congress thanks SP for 'supporting' deal

Claiming that Samajwadi Party had conveyed its support to the nuclear deal, Congress today expressed gratitude to it but was non-committal on the issue of inclusion of the Mulayam Singh Yadav-led party in the government.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:28 pm

Forward bloc supports hawkers

All India Forward Bloc, which opposes the entry of big corporate entities in retail, today expressed support to hawkers who foiled the inauguration of the RPG-promoted Spencer's hyper mall here.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:26 pm

Govt approves 28 FDI proposals for Rs 1327.7 cr

Global retail major Marks & Spencer's proposal for 51 per cent foreign direct investment in single brand retail business is among the 28 proposals totalling Rs 1,327.7 crore that have been approved by the government.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:24 pm

Country's seventh IIM opens - Times Now.tv


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Country's seventh IIM opens
Times Now.tv - 37 minutes ago
Sixty CAT-qualified students began their academic courses in the country's seventh IIM which was formally inaugurated in Shillong today (July 4).
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:21 pm

RBI inks MoU with HP on Urban Cooperative Banks

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hiamchal Pardesh government to stregthen the urban coopeartive banks.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:21 pm

Canara Bank revises term deposit rates

Canara Bank has revised the interest rates on domestic term deposits for the period ranging from 91 days to 5 years and above with effect from July 5, 2008.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:18 pm

Total 7,412 farmers benefit from waiver scheme

A total of 7,412 farmers had their outstanding loans of Rs 13.04 crore waived off by various public sector banks in Sikkim thus far in compliance with the Centre's loan waiver scheme, according to the Food Security and Agriculture Development Department.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:15 pm

Bomb recovered in school premise

The 'steel' bomb was found concealed inside a PVC pipe at the Koduvally Government Higher Secondary premise after a student noticed the explosive, they said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:14 pm

DHBVN decides to release new connections

To give better service and power supply and to facilitate energy audit, The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has decided to release new connections to all low tension (LT) industrial and non domestic (NDS) connections having load more than 20 kilowatt by installing dedicated transformers.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:11 pm

Economic offender Rastogi extradited from US

Economic offender Narendra Kumar Rastogi was today extradited from the United States to face charges in a custom duty evasion case
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:11 pm

We will vote against confidence motion: Karat

Virtually reaching a point of no return on the nuclear deal, the CPI(M) has said the Left parties would vote against the UPA Government in Parliament in case of a confidence motion on the agreement.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:07 pm

SP conveys support towards N-deal - NDTV.com


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SP conveys support towards N-deal
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Samajwadi Party leaders Mulayam Singh and Amar Singh conveyed support to the Indo-US nuclear deal at their meeting with the Prime Minister and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday.
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:07 pm

'Mango mela' to start from tomorrow

The 17th Mango Mela being held at Yadvindra Gardens, Pinjore and jointly organised by Haryana Tourism department and Horticulture department would begin from tomorrow.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:04 pm

Civic body slaps notice on Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been slapped a notice by a Mumbai civic body for using his residence for commercial purposes.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:03 pm

Yakult Danone hopes to achieve break even soon

Probiotics dairy maker Yakult Danone India expects to achieve break even point from its Indian operations in next 3 to 4 years, as the company hopes to attain ten-fold jump in sales volume by penetrating into metros during 2008-09.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Inflation up to 11.63 percent; more monetary steps likely

India's annual rate of inflation for the week ended June 21 maintained an upward trend, rising to 11.63 percent compared to 11.42 percent for the week before.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Unmanned drones to ensure security during Beijing Olympics

New Delhi, July 4 : China's security forces would use unmanned drones to patrol the skies over the Olympics venue Qingdao City, to watch for suspicious activities and transmit photos and videos back to command stations.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Government exploring third-party solution to Blackberry issue

The government is looking at third-party solution to sort out security concerns over Blackberry mobile services operations in India, Telecom Minister A. Raja said here Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Govt looks set to avoid early elections

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Facing the likely withdrawal of left allies, the government moved closer on Friday to clinching political support it needs to avoid early elections and to force through a nuclear energy deal with the United States.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:59 pm

Bowlers not bowling but feeding the batsmen

The six-nation Asia Cup in Pakistan has been a damp squib. No crowd attendance, no competition and no upsets
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:59 pm

Tennager raped by MP cop !

A 14-year-old tribal girl was raped, allegedly by a head constable here on Thursday, police said.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:37 pm

Delhi, Haryana ink reciprocal common transport agreement!

After a gap of about two decades, the states of Delhi and Haryana on Thursday inked the reciprocal common transport agreement which would facilitate Haryana state to operate over 1.64 lakh kms daily in the territory of Delhi and Delhi state to operate over 1.95 lakh kms daily in Haryana.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:37 pm

Country`s seventh IIM starts today at Shillong!

The first academic session of the country`s seventh IIM, the Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management (RGIIM) in Shillong, is to begin on Friday.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:37 pm

Jagannath Rath Yatra begins with fanfare and security!

The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra began on Friday morning in Puri with much fanfare and security blanket covering the entire coastal town.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:37 pm

RJD national executive to decide Lok Sabha poll strategy!

As the political scene hots up over nuclear deal, RJD, a key ally of the UPA, has convened a crucial meeting of its national executive in Bihar on Friday to chalk out party strategy in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:37 pm

17 bodies recovered so far

The toll in Sunday's Maoist attack on a launch carrying Greyhound commandos in Malkangiri district of Orissa is expected to reach 35, police officials said on Friday.Seven bodies, in a highly decompos...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:36 pm

PDP asks MLAs to vote against Azad government

] Nabi Azad-led government on July 7.PDP chief whip Abdul Gaffar Sofi asked party legislators to remain present in the Assembly on July 7 at 10 am, when the state government will try to prove its majo...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:36 pm

US voters say Obama, McCain are

] rival John Kerry in the 2004 polls, a new opinion poll says.Most of the voters polled believed both men are flip-floppers who will change their opinions for political reasons. Voters are also skepti...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:36 pm

Congress rejects deadline set by Left parties

The Congress on Friday rejected the deadline set by the Left parties to the United Progressive Alliance government to clarify whether it was going ahead on the Indo-US nuclear deal.Sovereign governme...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:36 pm

Mulayam, Sonia meet after five years

] and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi to discuss the developments. The SP gave a clear indication of having decided to back the Congress on the deal.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:36 pm

Ajmer blast suspect nabbed

The police on Friday arrested a man suspected to have been involved in the Ajmer blast in 2006."The Special Operations Group on Friday nabbed one Saeed Mota in an encounter near the Armapur canal. Sae...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:36 pm

Govt orders probe into Puri stampede - NDTV.com


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Govt orders probe into Puri stampede
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Orissa government has ordered a probe and announced compensation of Rs one lakh to the families of those killed in the stampede during the annual Rath Yatra.
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:32 pm

Police fire tear gas shells as fresh violence erupts in Indore - Times of India


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Police fire tear gas shells as fresh violence erupts in Indore
Times of India - 1 hour ago
INDORE: Irked over the curfew clamped in the city since Thursday, a group of people pelted stones at the police in Khajrana area when body of one of the deceased, killed during the bandh, was being taken for last rites, police said.
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:08 pm

US voters say Obama, McCain are 'flip-floppers'

A majority of US voters think the presumptive presidential nominees -- Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain -- are "flip-floppers".
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:08 pm

Media begins to hound Sobhraj's 'little wife'

But as the news of her becoming engaged to imprisoned former crime guru Charles Sobhraj spread like wildfire, the 20-year-old overnight became the quarry
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:02 pm

Lohan plays "passive wife" in relationship with gal pal Ronson

New Delhi, July 4 : While Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson continue to stay silent on their relationship's standing, it seems the actress takes on the role of a "passive wife" when she's with her gal pal.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:01 pm

Havells' turnover crosses Rs 2,000 cr in India

Havells India Ltd, said it has recorded a turnover of over Rs 2,000 crore last year and is planning to augment production to garner more revenue from the country.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:58 am

'Gilani a dummy, Zardari the kingmaker'

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani remains a "dummy" while Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chair of the party that heads the country's ruling coalition, is the real "kingmaker".
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:58 am

Worcestershire call off deal with Nehra

English county Worcestershire on Friday called off a deal with Indian paceman Ashish Nehra after he demanded more money than agreed to for joining the team in its second season.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:57 am

SAARC countries may open doors for CAs - Expressindia.com


SAARC countries may open doors for CAs
Expressindia.com - 2 hours ago
New Delhi, July 4: Indian chartered accountants may be seen practising in Pakistan as well as other SAARC countries and vice-versa in two to three years.

Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:35 am

15 dead bodies recovered so far from Balimela Reservoir - odishatoday.com


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15 dead bodies recovered so far from Balimela Reservoir
odishatoday.com - 2 hours ago
By our Correspondent Malkangiri: Divers of Indian Navy, who have been searching the dead bodies of missing Greyhound Jawans following Maoists attack on Sunday in Chitrakonda across the Balimela Reservoir able to trace out 5 more bodies today taking the ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 11:08 am

CHRONOLOGY - Twists and turns in the India-U.S. nuclear deal

Reuters - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appears to be pressing ahead with a civilian nuclear deal with the United States despite threats from his communist allies that they could withdraw their crucial parliamentary support from the government.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:55 am

Six die in stampede at Puri Rath Yatra

PURI, India (Reuters) - At least six people were trampled to death and dozens injured in a stampede at the annual chariot festival or the Rath Yatra in Orissa on Friday, police said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:49 am

Anti-Madhes parties shut down Nepal's Terai plains - Smash Hits


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Anti-Madhes parties shut down Nepal's Terai plains
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Kathmandu, July 4 (IANS) Nepal's Terai plains, which emerged as the main stumbling block to the formation of a new government after the April elections, were paralysed Friday as three minor parties called a shutdown to oppose the demand for a single ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 10:03 am

Pakistan court lifts ban on fast bowler Shoaib

KARACHI (Reuters) - The Lahore High Court on Friday lifted an 18-month ban on Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for indiscipline.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:58 am

Benefits of ICT must reach villages: President - Business Standard


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Benefits of ICT must reach villages: President
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PTI / New Delhi July 04, 2008, 15:18 IST President Pratibha Patil today advocated taking the benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to the villages, which are still largely untouched by technology induced development.
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:57 am

JKNPP calls for dismissal of Azad government - Hindu


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JKNPP calls for dismissal of Azad government
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Jammu (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) on Friday dubbed the government's decision of revoking the order on land transfer to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) as 'unconstitutional' and demanded dismissal of the chief minister ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 9:25 am

Inflation at 11.63 pct, tighter policy seen

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Inflation accelerated to 11.63 percent in late June, above forecasts and its highest since the series began in 1995, raising the likelihood of an interest rate increase this month to follow two hikes in June.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2008 | 8:28 am

IIT Delhi revokes expulsion order of three students - Hindu


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IIT Delhi revokes expulsion order of three students
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New Delhi (PTI): The expulsion of three students, including two belonging to the Scheduled Caste community, by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi for under performance has been revoked.
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Source: Google News India - India | 4 Jul 2008 | 7:28 am

Truckers call off strike

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Truckers in India ended their general strike on Friday after convincing the government in overnight talks to reduce toll taxes and meet other demands, a union leader said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2008 | 6:35 am

Truckers call of strike; talks with government successful

Truck owners called off their nationwide strike early Friday after a marathon meeting between the transporters' association and the government during which the administration agreed to lower service tax and provide unbranded diesel.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

India set for oil hunt in Canadian oilsands

India may soon sign a multi-billion-dollar deal with Canada to scour for oil in the oilsands of its Alberta province.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

After 'Fashion', it's 'Jail' for Madhur Bhandarkar

After finishing 'Fashion', Madhur Bhandarkar will make a hard-hitting film on a prison escape titled 'Jail' with Neil Nitin Mukesh.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

India reach Asia Cup final with Sri Lanka win

KARACHI (Reuters) - India qualified for the Asia Cup final after overhauling a victory target of 309 with six wickets to spare against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2008 | 3:45 am

Sushant Singh turns truly versatile, ventures into comedy

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh is often seen playing negative roles, but he doesn't want to be typecast and so has shifted his focus to comedies. He is looking forward to the release of his comic capers 'Hulla' and 'Idiot Box'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Jul 2008 | 3:30 am

Japan braces for terror and bear attacks ahead of G8

It all seemed so easy at first: The Hotel Windsor on Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido was chosen because of its remote location as the venue for the upcoming G8 summit July 7-9.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Jul 2008 | 3:30 am

India beat Sri Lanka, cruise into Asia Cup final

India marched into the Asia Cup final with a ruthless batting display, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets with 19 balls to spare in their last encounter in the Super-Four stage here at the National Stadium Thursday night.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:30 am

Manisha Koirala to skip three releases next week

Manisha Koirala is travelling so extensively with golfer-boyfriend Chris that she won't be here on July 11 when her long-delayed lavish musical 'Mehbooba' releases.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 4 Jul 2008 | 1:30 am

Response to BJP’s bandh call partial in most States

Four killed in violence in Indore, normal life hit in parts of Punjab
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Deal is in national interest: Kalam

New Delhi: The former President, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, on Thursday told Samajwadi Party leaders Mulayam Singh and Amar Singh that the nuclear deal with the United States was beneficial for India and they should keep national interests above ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

$146 a barrel

London: London’s Brent crude oil hit $146 a barrel for the first time on Thursday, as traders reacted to the Middle East tensions, falling U.S. crude reserves and a weak dollar. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

UNPA in BJP’s eyes

NEW DELHI: What is the United National Progressive Alliance and what does it stand for? What does the BJP have to say about the recent political developments involving the UNPA? Is not the BJP looking for tying up with some of the UNPA ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Passport office inauguration before July-end


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Army stages flag march in Jammu

Protesters continue to defy curfew, clash with police
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

UNPA seeks expert opinion on nuclear deal

Mulayam: there are differences, but we’ll move forward together
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Two killed in Manipur encounters

Imphal: Two armed activists have been killed in separate encounters with combined forces of police and Assam Rifles in Manipur, the police said. One of them was killed during a 10-minute gunbattle at Phoubokchao village in Thoubal ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Time running out: Ackerman

“Deal must get Congress nod by August”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Concerted efforts to secure SEZ status for SmartCity


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Ahmedabad set for 131st Jagannth Rath Yatra Friday

Ahmedabad is all set for the 131st annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Friday amid heavy security arrangements.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:57 pm

Congress may delay IAEA approach, monsoon session

The ruling Congress was Thursday mulling whether the government's chances of survival would brighten if the IAEA approach was delayed and parliament's monsoon session pushed to mid-August, as was already being considered in some official quarters.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:56 pm

Final scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka

Following is the scorecard of a Super-Four match of the Asia Cup in which India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets here Thursday:
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Jul 2008 | 9:34 pm

Samajwadi Party still has doubts over nuclear deal

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Samajwadi Party (SP) that could hold the balance of power in India said on Thursday it had to clear up doubts before supporting a nuclear deal with the United States, but hinted it may give crucial backing to the embattled government.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Jul 2008 | 5:54 pm

Four dead in religious riots over Amarnath trust land

BHOPAL (Reuters) - A scattered strike over the transfer of forest land to the Amarnath shrine trust turned violent in central India on Thursday, with four people killed and dozens injured in religious clashes, police said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Jul 2008 | 3:46 pm