70 ultras killed in 30 infiltration bids along LoC !

With hawk-like vigil stepped up on the new and traditional infiltration routes along the LoC, three-tier border fencing along Indo-Pak zeroline has proved to be a "death trap" for heavily armed militants as 70 infiltrating militants were killed in 30 bids this year.
Source: Zee News : States | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:56 am

240 people detained, drugs seized in Mumbai rave party!

Mumbai Police early Monday raided a rave party at a pub in Juhu area here and detained 240 young men and women after seizing a large quantity of drugs.
Source: Zee News : States | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:56 am

SEBI removes restrictions on P-Notes

Market regulator SEBI today decided to lift curbs on the issuance of the Participatory Notes by the Foreign Institutional Investors (FII), a move that may revive the stock markets troubled by the
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:55 am

SEBI eases foreign fund investment rules

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's stock market regulator on Monday removed some curbs on indirect investments in Indian shares by foreign portfolio investors to revive capital inflows after sharp losses in the benchmark index.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:47 am

COAI, Tatas oppose dual mobile number portability

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) along with Tatas have urged the government to drop the 'Internal Mobile Number Portability' proposal saying it would cause huge financial losses to the
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:46 am

Immigrant clashes in Assam claim another 10 lives

GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Tribal people armed with guns and bows and arrows raided a village in Assam, killing three Muslim villagers in the latest clashes with Bangladeshi settlers, police said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:43 am

Thermax bags Rs 450 cr power plant order

Thermax has bagged Rs 450 crore order for setting up a 60 Mw power plant in Andhra Pradesh.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:26 am

SBI to finalise JV structure with IAG soon: Bhatt

State Bank of India (SBI) will finalise the terms of general insurance venture with Insurance Australia Group (IAG) in the next few weeks, Bank's Chairman O P Bhatt said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:21 am

Fury over Zardari Kashmir comment - BBC News


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Fury over Zardari Kashmir comment
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A group of Muslim protesters in Indian-administered Kashmir has defied a curfew to denounce Pakistani President Asif Zardari and burn his effigy.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:20 am

SP MP unit averse to alliance with Cong for Assembly polls - Hindu


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SP MP unit averse to alliance with Cong for Assembly polls
Hindu - 48 minutes ago
New Delhi (PTI): While the Samajwadi Party has sought 31 seats in Madhya Pradesh from the Congress, a large number of its state unit workers are opposed to having any truck with the latter in the upcoming assembly elections.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:17 am

Hurriyat Conference flays J&K authorities' decision - Hindu


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Hurriyat Conference flays J&K authorities' decision
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Srinagar (PTI): The Hurriyat Conference on Monday criticised the state authorities's decision to impose an indefinite curfew to prevent separatists from organising a march to Lal Chowk, saying it was an undemocratic process as the government was not ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:17 am

Indian realty sector attracts $6 bn PE investment

The current global financial crisis might have cast a shadow on the Indian property market, but the country's real estate sector witnessed an inflow of about $6 billion (Rs 26,900 crore) from global
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:15 am

'Indo US N- deal compromises India's sovereignty'

L K Advani on Monday sought to ridicule the UPA government over the Indo US nuclear deal saying the benefits of the agreement are meagre when compared to its huge costs .
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:11 am

'Patil, Patnaik should resign over Orissa violence'

PC Thomas on Monday demanded that Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik step down over the attacks against Christians in the state.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:08 am

Q+A - Clashes over immigrants break out in Assam

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Tribal people armed with guns and bows and arrows raided a village in Assam, killing three Muslim villagers in the latest clashes with Bangladeshi settlers.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:07 am

Pak law minister to examine Sarabjit's case

Pakistan Law Minister Farooq Naek on Monday said he would examine Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's case.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:07 am

Quantum corp announces distributor for solutions

Quantum Corp today announced the appointment of iValue InfoSolutions India Pvt.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:06 am

Paulson to name Kashkari to oversee bailout: WSJ

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is expected to appoint Neel Kashkari as the interim head for its new Office of Financial Stability to oversee the $700-billion bailout programme, a media report
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:04 am

Prince Charles' GM warning - Monsters and Critics.com


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Prince Charles' GM warning
Monsters and Critics.com - 1 hour ago
The 59-year-old royal argued the controversial farming technique has caused "truly appalling" suicides among farmers in India, and rejected suggestions it will help feed the Third World.
Indian farmers should go organic: Prince Charles Financial Express
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:01 am

Pakistan says no shift in Kashmir policy

Islamabad, Oct 6 : Pakistan's Information Minister Sherry Rehman today said that there was no shift in Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) policy on Kashmir and its right of self-determination.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:01 am

Woman chopped off ear of husband in Jammu

A woman on Monday chopped off the ear of her husband after a family feud.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:01 am

Jennifer Aniston offered $20m for

New Delhi, Oct 6 : Jennifer Aniston will earn 20 million dollars - if she signs on to star in a sequel to 'The Break-Up'.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

PepsiCo aims to double share in fruit juice mkt

In tune with its plans to triple revenues in India after announcing a 500 million-dollar investment, global food and softdrinks major PepsiCo is relaunching the Tropicana brand aiming to double share
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Youth crushed to death by Blueline

A 24-year-old youth was crushed to death by a Blueline bus while he was stepping down from it in the capital, police said Monday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Multi Commodity Exchange to start currency futures Tuesday

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will launch currency futures trading from Tuesday to become the third stock exchange in the country after the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange to do so.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Amar Singh declared not guilty in cash-for-vote scam

New Delhi, Oct 6 : The Parliamentary Committee investigating the cash-for-votes scam against Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh, has in its report said that there is no clinching evidence against him.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Terror threat fails to dampen Tripura

Colourful pandals (marquees), beating of drums and festivities - Tripura is in a celebration mode for the five-day long Durga Puja, but under a tight security cover amid fears of terror strikes.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Man with grenade overpowered in Kashmir town

Tragedy was averted in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla town Monday when people overpowered a man carrying a grenade, police said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Online auction of jewellery starts Tuesday

India is set to witness this October what Saffronart officials say is the first ever online auction of rare Indian jewellery and customised watches.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Sensex hovers around 12,000, lowest in two years

Mumbai, Oct 6 : Sensex plunged to below 12,000, it's lowest in the last two years today.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Young men torch Zardari

Youths in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla town burnt an effigy of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Monday amid curfew restrictions imposed in the valley.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

Five terror suspects picked up from Pune

Five alleged terror suspects have been picked up from Pune by police in connection with the recent blasts in Ahmedabad, Delhi and other places.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

May Pawar bless you: Thackeray to Bhujbal

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday asked Chhagan Bhujbal to live happily in the Sharad Pawar led outfit.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:58 am

Syndicate Bank ups interest rates on NRE, FCNR deposits

Syndicate Bank has revised the rates of interest upwards on Non-Resident External (NRE) Term Deposits and FCNR (B) deposits with effect from October 1, 2008.??Interest rates on NRE deposits for a
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:53 am

Indian shares provisionally fall 5.4 pct

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian shares provisionally ended 5.42 percent lower on Monday as concerns grew of an acceleration in foreign fund withdrawals amid fears the credit crisis could lead to a global recession.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:50 am

Tata Housing, Raheja ropes in Kapil Dev as brand ambassador

Tata Housing and Raheja Developers have roped in Kapil Dev as brand ambassador for a residential project the consortium is developing in Gurgaon, near Delhi.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:49 am

Orissa cops to trace rape victim in Delhi - Sify


Orissa cops to trace rape victim in Delhi
Sify - 1 hour ago
Bhubaneswar: Unable to trace a Catholic nun, allegedly raped at Kannuagaon in Kandhamal during a bandh on August 25, the Orissa Government today decided to send a police team to Delhi to locate her.
Government promises help, seeks nun’s cooperation Express Buzz
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:37 am

Young men torch Zardari's effigy in Kashmir

Youths in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla town burnt an effigy of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday amid curfew restrictions imposed in the valley.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:31 am

Where they worship weapons instead of Durga

During the Navratri festival different forms of idols of goddess Durga are worshipped. But there is a place in Jharkhand where weapons are worshipped instead of goddess Durga.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:28 am

Shah Rukh launches $2.2-bn real estate project in UAE

Shah Rukh Khan has announced the launch of his signature real estate development, Shah Rukh Khan Boulevard, to be located in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:28 am

Reality TV: Where sadism is entertainment

In modern Britain, reality television has already reached the threshold of sadism.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:27 am

Tension in Assam over theft, 42 killed - NDTV.com


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Tension in Assam over theft, 42 killed
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Forty-two people have been killed in what began as petty quarrel over theft of some livestock in Assam. Now, it is a fierce battle between Bengali Muslims and non-Muslims spreading across villages of Assam's Darrang and Udalguri districts, ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am

Tata Nano exit shows power of state politics in India

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Motors' exit from West Bengal state after protests against a factory for its low-cost Nano car is a sign companies investing in India will need to pay heed to state politics and villagers in the large, complicated democracy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:21 am

Pak president can pardon Sarabjit: Pak govt - IBNLive.com


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Pak president can pardon Sarabjit: Pak govt
IBNLive.com - 1 hour ago
New Delhi: Pakistani Law Minister Farooq Naek met Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail. Naek said he will review the death sentence given to Sarabjit.
No Indian pressure to free Sarabjit: Pakistan Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 10:14 am

India extends Kashmir curfew to stop separatist rally

SRINAGAR (Reuters) - Troops in Kashmir used metal barricades and barbed wire to seal off residential areas and extended a curfew on Monday across the region, effectively thwarting a planned pro-separatist rally.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 9:32 am

Two militants killed in 25-hour long operation in J&K - Expressindia.com


Two militants killed in 25-hour long operation in J&K
Expressindia.com - 3 hours ago
Jammu, October 6: Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants, who were holed up in a house, were on Monday killed after a 25-hour long gunbattle with security forces in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 8:19 am

Sri Lanka suicide bomb kills 26 including politician

COLOMBO (Reuters) - A Sri Lankan suicide bomber killed 26 people at an ancient tourist town on Monday, including a popular retired army general who was the main opposition party's provincial leader.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 8:13 am

MMTC to pick up stake in logistics firm's subsidiary

Integrated logistics major Sical Logistics Ltd will shortly rope in MMTC India as a 26 percent equity partner for its 12 million tonne iron ore terminal under construction at Ennore here.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 8:01 am

Kyrgyzstan quake kills about 70 - ministry

BISHKEK (Reuters) - A weekend earthquake killed up to 70 people in Kyrgyzstan and levelled a village in the south of the Central Asian nation, the emergencies ministry said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 7:35 am

German girl identifies two accused - Press Trust of India


German girl identifies two accused
Press Trust of India - 4 hours ago
Chandigarh, Oct 6 (PTI) A German tourist, who was allegedly kidnapped and molested last week, has identified two of the five arrested persons in an identification parade in the high security Burial jail here.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 7:29 am

Rape victim suspended from school

A minor girl, who was allegedly gang-raped and tortured by four persons Sep 16, has been suspended from her school.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 6:31 am

'Hello' is Atul Agnihotri's take on call centre life

'Hello', a fast-paced movie on the BPO industry that is set to hit the theatres Friday, is based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller 'One Night @ the Call Center'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 5:31 am

'Organised, unorganised retailers can co-exist in India'

India's organised and unorganised retail sectors can co-exist and thrive, says a top government official, who foresees bright prospects for the retail industry in the country.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 5:31 am

Wall Street effect: Bollywood tightens its purse strings

MUMBAI (Reuters) - As the world reels under the weight of the worst financial crisis in the U.S. since the Great Depression, the ripple effect is being felt in some unexpected quarters - the glitzy, starry world of Bollywood.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 4:05 am

Karat to chair crucial party meet today - Times of India


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Karat to chair crucial party meet today
Times of India - 8 hours ago
Hyderabad: The CPM state e xe cut ive chaired by party general secretary Prakash Karat will meet here on Monday. Politburo member Sitaram Yechuri will also participate.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Oct 2008 | 3:43 am

Ranbir would have been a better choice for 'Karzzz': Himesh

Composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya, who plays the lead role in the remake of the 1980s superhit 'Karz', admits Ranbir Kapoor would have been a better choice for the role and would have ensured the film's box office success.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 3:31 am

Bollywood and movie merchandising - still a long way to go

Inspired by Hollywood, the Hindi film industry is beginning to go into film merchandising - introducing dolls, masks, key chains, school bags and T-shirts - and hopes to one day reap millions like in the West.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am

China's emerging middle class: a changing social and political order

Eric Wang walks into a restaurant near his office in Beijing's central business district. Wearing an immaculately pressed dark blue suit with a gold-coloured tie, he picks up a cup of cappuccino and sips.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am

Tilt to project Imran in 'Kidnap' wrong: Sanjay Gadhvi

New kid on the block Imran Khan has got more space than seasoned actor Sanjay Dutt in the publicity campaign of just-released 'Kidnap'. The film's director, Sanjay Gadhvi, has termed it a wrong move and an example of how the industry worships the 'rising sun'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am

Tata's Nano a big crowd-puller at Durga Puja

KOLKATA (Reuters) - An outsized model of Nano, the ultra-cheap car from Tata Motors, is pulling crowds of thousands during Durga Puja in West Bengal, after its factory was abandoned by the automaker after farmers' protests.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Oct 2008 | 2:41 am

Six policemen, eight militants killed in Afghan clashes

Eight Taliban militants and six policemen were killed in south Afghanistan, while a suicide bomber died in an attack on an Afghan army convoy in the west, officials said Sunday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Oct 2008 | 1:00 am

A battle has been lost, but not the war: Buddhadeb

“Irresponsible Opposition is scuttling attempts for industrialisation”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Patil’s advice to Karnataka

NEW DELHI: Turning his attention to Karnataka where attacks on Christians, their prayer halls and churches have continued, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Saturday visited Bangalore and cautioned the State government to be “more ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

No Indian pressure to free Sarabjit: Pakistan

Looking at case from human angle, says Pak Minister
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Prince quits training to be with girl friend

London: Prince Harry is said to have abandoned his military training in Canada and rushed back to attend to his girlfriend Chelsy Davy, recovering in a city hospital after dental surgery. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

“Stop genocide of Sri Lankan Tamils”


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Zardari calls J&K militants terrorists

New York: Declaring that India is not a “threat” to his country, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has described the militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir as “terrorists,” the first such admission by any top ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

BSNL enters into tie-ups with colleges

Yes, the State-owned telecom major’s Erode unit has entered into tie-ups with colleges in the district to take some and provide some. As a “total telecom solution provider” it offers Internet connectivity for colleges. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Tata Motors’ team calls on YSR

HYDERABAD: A high-level delegation of Tata Motors led by its Managing Director Ravi Kant called on Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy on Sunday, even as the State Government went all out to woo the automotive giant to set up the Nano car ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Yeddyurappa and Ratan Tata likely to hold talks in a week

Team from Tata Motors holds discussion with Chief Minister in Hubli
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

More arrests soon in nun rape case

Victim’s assistance in probe sought
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

NIC meet proposed on Orissa violence

The prime minister is considering to convene a meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC) to discuss the communal violence in Orissa, officials said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Oct 2008 | 6:31 pm