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Where is the nun? Police, church have no ideaThough five persons have been arrested for the alleged rape of a nun in riot-hit Kandhamal, the Orissa police found it tough in tracing herSource: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:12 pm Chandumajra lashed out at AmarinderChandumajra commented upon Amarinder Singh's utterances during his first public appearance at Chandigarh after his recent expulsion from Punjab Assembly and return from foreign tour.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:07 pm Fed leads global coordinated rate cut, eases by 1/2 ptWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve led a coordinated round of official rate cuts on Wednesday, easing by a half percentage-point along with the European Central Bank, Bank of England, Switzerland, Canada and Sweden.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:48 am Tata Consultancy to buy Citi arm for $505 mnIndian information technology major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday said it will buy the outsourcing arm of Citigroup for $505 million.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:45 am India only place we are underdogs: Aussie selectorJamie Cox, does not have any qualms in declaring that a Test tour of India is the only competition where the Australians start as underdogs.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:43 am Chidambaram, Nath move to soothe rattled marketsNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram and Trade Minister Kamal Nath tried to calm rattled markets on Wednesday, saying more cash could be provided to ease liquidity and stressing that Asia's third-largest economy remained strong and could withstand the global financial crisis.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:42 am Pak journo's pro-India blog clocks up numerous hitsA twenty-something Pakistani journalist's pro-India blog, which charts the tumultuous relations between the two countries and lives of ordinary citizens, is making heads turn.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:40 am Akal Takht wants Bhajji's apology for dancing as RavanaJathedar Akal Takht (the highest Sikh Temporal seat), Gyani Gurbachan Singh, expressed shock over the behaviour of Sikh cricketer Harbhjan SinghSource: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:40 am 'Malaysia considering ban on Hindraf'Malaysian authorities have indicated they are considering to impose a ban on the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf).Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:39 am Global woes prove no dampener on FDI inflowsForeign direct investment in India jumped by 124 per cent to 14.6 billion dollar in the first five months of fiscal 2008-09 despite meltdown in the global financial markets.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:37 am 'Don't grant EoU status to RIL refinery'Amar Singh asked the government not to grant export-oriented unit status to Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery, but said he was not an emissary of Anil Ambani.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:35 am Choice Hotels to double its number by 2010On a major expansion spree in the country Global hospitality chain Choice Hotels will double the number of its hotels by 2010.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:34 am Central banks in North America, Europe cut rates by 0.5%The US Federal Reserve said it cut federal funds rate by 0.5% to 1.5%.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:11 am Where is the nun? police, church have no idea - Press Trust of India
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:10 am FDI inflows rise 124% in Apr-AugCommerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath today said that FDI inflows into India rose by 124 per cent in the period between April and August, and were more than $14.6 billion (Rs 70,080 crore).Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:03 am US court withdraws case against RanbaxyIndian pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories heaved a sigh of relief as the US Department of Justice withdrew a motion against the drugmaker, which was being probed for allegedly bringing adulterated andSource: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 11:02 am Gold touches all-time high of Rs 13,850/ 10gmGold prices zoomed to an all-time high of Rs 13,850 per 10 gram in the national capital today as plunging stock markets and deepening global financial crisis spurred demand for the metal as a safeSource: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:59 am Small passenger plane crashes in Nepal, 18 deadKATHMANDU (Reuters) - A small private plane crashed in the remote mountains of northeast Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people, mostly foreigners, airline and airport officials said.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:58 am Power firms can use surplus coal for other projectsGovernment is open to the idea of allowing power generating companies to use surplus coal for a project other than the one for which the block was allotted, as in the case of Reliance Power's 4,000 MwSource: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:49 am Kotak Bank hikes deposit rate to 10.6%Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced an upward revision of interest rates on its term deposit in the general category.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:47 am Malladi Drugs to invest $300 mn in MalaysiaIndia's Malladi Drugs and Pharmaceutical will invest up to $300 million over the next three to five years to set up its global "one-stop shop" in Malaysia, according to the MalaysianSource: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:35 am UK announces 200 bn pound aid to financialsWith financial crisis deepening in the UK, the government today announced an assistance of over 200 billion pound to the financial institutions to ensure stability in the system and provide short-termSource: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:24 am Spotlight on Ganguly as India take on AusS ourav Ganguly will be the cynosure of all eyes as he attempts to script a resounding end to his roller-coaster career when India take on Australia in the opening match of the four-match Test series,...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am Chat with novelist Chetan Bhagat. The writer of bestsellers like Five Point Someone, One Night @ A Call Centre and The 3 Mistakes of My Life will be available for some fun interaction with Rediff readers. While we loved his books...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am Centre launches special scheme forThe Centre has launched a special scheme for hardest-hit naxal-affected districts of eight states to construct hostels to promote education among tribals and contain dropout rates. The scheme ...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am TCS to buy Citi BPO arm for $505 mn] on Wednesday said it will buy Citigroup Inc's India-based outsourcing arm for an all cash deal of around $505 million.TCS has signed an agreement with Citigroup Inc to acquire all of Citi's interest...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am EC decision on ChiranjeeviThe Election Commission is likely to decide next week on the registration of 'Praja Rajyam', the political party floated by Telugu superstar ChiranjeeviSource: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am Losing the psy-war in AfghanistanI f wars are won and lost first in the head and only after that on the battlefield, then Pakistan and perhaps even the West might be on the verge of losing the War on Terror. Despite all the resources...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am Which celeb type are YOUPlease submit your answer to see the next question. Your result will only appear once you have answered all the questions. Caption: Would you be an outspoken, bold celeb like television host-cum-it...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am Pakistan offers rare praise for retiring GangulyKARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan cricketers heaped rare praise on former India captain Saurav Ganguly on Wednesday, after the batsman announced he would retire following the test series against Australia.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:20 am Sensex hammered amid global carnageThe Sensex shed over 600 points as selloff intensified across in global markets. But the market had recovered sharply from a lower level after a carnage took it down nearly 950 points in early afterno...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:19 am Asian stocks plunge on recession fearsA meltdown in confidence strangled Asian stock markets on Wednesday on accelerating fears that the widening financial crisis could spawn a global recession.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:19 am US budget deficit hits record $438 bnThe record $438 billion shortfall for the budget year that ended last week is up from $162 billion posted last year. The previous record of $413 billion was posted in 2004.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Oct 2008 | 10:19 am Assam violence victims await relief - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:53 am Cabinet to meet over Bajrang Dal ban - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:53 am Indian politics makes climate a tough sellNEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's raucous democracy, endemic poverty and soaring economic ambition make targetting greenhouse gas emissions cuts a hard sell, even as global pressure mounts on the government to do more on climate change.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:40 am Women officers will play major role in future: IAF chief - Press Trust of India
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:31 am Deutsche Bank appoints new head for global markets in IndiaDeutsche Bank today announced the appointment of Munish Varma as head of global markets in India, where he will be responsible for sales and trading business of ther bank.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:21 am JD(S) chief Merajuddin Patel passes away - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:20 am Stocks may rise once financial mkts stabilise: AhluwaliaPlanning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today empathised with investors in equities and hoped that stocks would rise once normalcy returns to the global financialSource: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Oct 2008 | 9:14 am Death toll rises as India ethnic riots simmerGUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Police recovered six bodies in Assam, raising the death toll from a week of ethnic violence between local tribes and Muslim settlers to 53, officials said on Wednesday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 8:55 am Goldie Behl to dedicate 'Drona' sequel to Shah Rukh's sonGoldie Bhel's recently released fantasy adventure 'Drona' didn't get an overwhelming response at the box office, but the director is happy with the fact that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan loved the movie.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:30 am Two SIMI activists arrested by police - Express Buzz
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:26 am Laxmi Panda’s body brought home - Express Buzz
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 7:23 am Two Lashkar terrorists killed in Kashmir: Police - Hindustan Times
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 6:14 am Producer on the run after shooting actor at party - Express Buzz
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 5:57 am Blame inflation, Ravana goes thrice-costlyDussehra organising committees are facing the heat in Chhattisgarh this year as inflation has made more than thrice-costly the effigies of demon king Ravan, his brother Kumbhkaran and son Meghnad which shall be burnt on Dussehra, Oct 9.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 8 Oct 2008 | 5:31 am Markets open weak, go into free fallIndian equities markets opened weak Wednesday and slid deep into red half an hour into trading on reports that multilateral funding agency International Monetary Fund (IMF) considers India vulnerable to the global financial meltdown.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 8 Oct 2008 | 5:30 am In 19 months, only 8,000 child labour violations detected in IndiaNearly two years after employment of children as domestic help and in restaurants was banned, only 8,105 violations have been detected across the country. This, child rights activists say, is a reflection of the state's inability to battle child slavery.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:30 am Drinking water for capital: dam projects suffers from fundsWork on a hydel project in Himachal Pradesh that is meant to provide drinking water to the national capital has been advancing at a snail's pace as the hill state is yet to get the promised Rs.3 billion (Rs.300 crores) from the Delhi government for initiating the project.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:30 am Bush to sign bill on Indo-US nuclear deal today - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - India | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:20 am Imran helped me in losing weight: Minissha LambaActress Minissha Lamba worked really hard to shape up to carry off a bikini with panache in Sanjay Gadhvi's 'Kidnap', but she credits co-star Imran Khan for helping her maintain her weight.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 8 Oct 2008 | 4:02 am U.S., India to sign civil nuclear deal on FridayWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and India plan to sign a potentially lucrative agreement on Friday to open up nuclear trade between the two countries for the first time in three decades, sources familiar with the matter said.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 3:50 am Ganguly continues surprises to the endBANGALORE (Reuters) - Former captain Saurav Ganguly has had a streak of unpredictability throughout his playing career. His capacity to surprise has been seen as his biggest strength, both as captain and batsman.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 3:46 am Tata Motors to make cheap Nano in GujaratMUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Motors Ltd will make its ultra low-cost Nano car in Gujarat, Chairman Ratan Tata said on Tuesday, days after India's top vehicle maker pulled out of West Bengal because of violent protests.Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Oct 2008 | 3:05 am Fashion fraternity need not fear my film: Madhur BhandarkarMadhur Bhandarkar has exposed the darker side of many a profession through his films, but the acclaimed director says the fashion fraternity need not fret over the release of his 'Fashion' as it is essentially a model's emotional journey through the industry.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 8 Oct 2008 | 2:30 am Continue taking stern action: Sister NirmalaShe is happy with steps initiated by Orissa governmentSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Two militants killed in J&K encounterSrinagar: Two militants, including a self-styled commander of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, were killed in two separate gun-battles with security forces in Baramulla and Kupwara districts of North Kashmir.— PTI ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am The return of the Dracula sagaLondon: Abraham van Helsing and his intrepid band of vampire hunters may have disposed of Bram Stoker’s creation Dracula more than a century ago, but a sequel to the novel co-authored by Stoker’s great-grand-nephew will see them ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Three share Nobel prize for physicsStockholm: Two Japanese and an American have won the 2008 Nobel prize for discoveries in the world of subatomic physics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday. ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Land developer shot dead during party at farmhousePolice looking for Govardhan Murthy, a film producerSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am China cancels military exchangesBeijing: Enraged by the U.S. arms sales package to Taiwan, China has cancelled its military exchanges with the U.S. — ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Abducted headmaster releasedAIZAWL: The headmaster of a school, who was abducted by an unidentified men was released after leaders of Young Chakma Association negotiated with the kidnappers, police said here on Tuesday. Kishore Rongya Chakma, headmaster of ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am India reaffirms commitment to the cause of PalestineManmohan, Mahmoud Abbas discuss West Asia peace processSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Land allocated at market price: ModiGANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday land was allocated to Tata Motors for the Nano small car project “at the prevailing market price” in the area. The State government would quickly work out the ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Panel on women’s Bill headed for deadlockSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am Faridabad on high alert after bombing threatSecurity in this industrial city of Haryana, adjoining the national capital, was tightened Tuesday after the district administrative chief received a letter threatening that Delhi-type bombings could rock this city.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Oct 2008 | 6:32 pm Raja, Sambaran hail SouravNational selector Raja Venkat Tuesday described Sourav Ganguly's decision to retire from international cricket as the end of the journey of a marvelous and fantastic player.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Oct 2008 | 6:31 pm Evidence of warming growing day by day - PachauriBARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - Evidence is mounting day by day that mankind is to blame for climate change, and the financial crisis is a temporary setback in the hunt for solutions, the head of the U.N. Climate Panel said on Tuesday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Oct 2008 | 6:13 pm Ganguly could not have timed it betterHe was in his element at the media conference, answering varied questions on his career: His anguish at not being picked for the Irani Trophy; the ensuing four-Test series against Australia; the pressures of donning the India colours; the disappointment of being frequently dropped from the Test team and the need to respect senior cricketers and let them go out on their own terms.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Oct 2008 | 5:00 pm Bhagat Singh`s nephew happy with commemorative coins of uncle!Legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh`s nephew Abhey Sandhu on Monday said that he was happy that the Centre has issued a set of commemorative coins with Bhagat Singh`s "real picture on them".Source: Zee News : States | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:26 pm Normalcy returns to violence-hit Assam districts!The situation in violence-hit areas of Assam remained calm on Tuesday with no overnight incidents reported, the first time in four days of ethnic clashes that left 49 people dead and more than 100,000 displaced, officials said.Source: Zee News : States | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:26 pm Gulf of Mannar project may be extended after 2009!Tamil Nadu government`s project to conserve and promote sustainable use of the biodiversity in the Gulf of Mannar`s biosphere reserve may be extended for two years after 2009, officials here said.Source: Zee News : States | 7 Oct 2008 | 12:26 pm
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