It is wrong to use term 'Hindu terrorists': BJP

BJP on Friday said it was wrong to use the term "Hindu terrorists" for the alleged extremists arrested on charges of the Malegaon blasts.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:05 pm

Palin dismisses charge that she spent $150,000 on wardrobe

Republican Party vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has dismissed the hype over her wardrobe spending of USD 150,000.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:04 pm

Jayasuriya to play for All-Stars in HK Sixes

Jayasuriya will join the likes of Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Justin Langer, Stephen Fleming and Matthew Hoggard in the All-Stars team for next month's Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:59 am

Booze ban behind Watson's success?

Shane Watson finally seems to have put his career back on track and the strapping Australian all-rounder reckons it might have something to do with his self-imposed booze ban.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:59 am

Reserve Bank surprises bankers, analysts

The central Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised bankers and analysts on Friday by keeping its key lending rates unchanged
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:58 am

EGoM defers decision on Rel gas price to NTPC

An Empowered Group of Ministers has deferred a decision on the price at which Reliance Industries had offered to sell gas to power utility company NTPC in 2004 as the matter was sub-judice.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am

'Nano pullout has dented West Bengal's image'

The long-drawn political stand-off between the state government and the opposition over Singur has dented its industry-friendly image
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:57 am

Nano to be displayed in Jharkhand trade fair

Jharkhand will soon get an opportunity to have a glimpse of Tata Motors much awaited Rs.100,000 ($2,000) car Nano as it will be displayed in a trade fair
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:55 am

Meet on entrepreneurship development

TiE-ISB Connect 2008, the annual networking event for entrepreneurs and investors, will be organised at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here Nov 5-7.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:55 am

Sikhs prepare for massive celebration in India

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Nearly 1 million Sikhs are preparing to descend on a small town in western India to mark three centuries of their religion.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:54 am

Lupin Q2 net up 53% at Rs 116 cr

Drug maker Lupin has posted a net profit of Rs 115.62 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, a 52.85 per cent growth
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:54 am

Oil prices plummet to $61, despite Opec output cut

World oil prices plunged to the lowest points for more than 17 months today, despite news that the Opec cartel will cut oil output by 1.5 million barrels per
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:50 am

Tamils in human chain protest over Sri Lanka

CHENNAI (Reuters) - Hundreds of Tamils marched in the streets of Chennai on Friday to protest against the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka, as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party (DMK) pressured the government to stop the war.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:49 am

Indian Tamils in human chain protest over Sri Lanka - Reuters AlertNet


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Indian Tamils in human chain protest over Sri Lanka
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:44 am

Malegaon blasts accused sent to custody till Nov 3 - Times of India


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Malegaon blasts accused sent to custody till Nov 3
Times of India - 37 minutes ago
MUMBAI: Three suspects, detained in connection with blasts in Malegaon, were produced before a local court, which sent them to custody till November 3. Nearly a month after motorcycle bomb blasts killed six in the textile town of Malegaon the state ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:37 am

Kalyan Court extends interim relief for Raj till Nov 11 - Expressindia.com


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Kalyan Court extends interim relief for Raj till Nov 11
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Mumbai, October 24: Extending the interim relief granted to MNS chief Raj Thackeray, a court in Mumbai on Friday asked Government Railway Police not to arrest him till November 11 when his anticipatory bail application in a case of destruction of ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:29 am

Meltdown in metal prices on global recession fear

Metal prices continued to fall sharply on the non-ferrous metal market, heavy stockists offerings fearing a global economic recession will reduce demand for industrial
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:26 am

SC refuses to entertain PIL on Speaker - NDTV.com


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SC refuses to entertain PIL on Speaker
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PTI The expulsion of Somnath Chatterjee by CPI(M) prompted an advocate to file a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a direction for declaration of law to make the office of Lok Sabha Speaker free from political affiliation.
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:26 am

Strike shuts down Kashmir on U.N. day

SRINAGAR (Reuters) - Shops, businesses and schools closed in much of Kashmir on Friday due to a strike by separatists to press for the implementation of a U.N. resolution requesting a referendum over the disputed region.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:16 am

RBI leaves rates untouched, lowers growth target to 7.5-8%

The Reserve Bank today held steady its key rates, surprising bankers who said that customers would have to wait awhile for any cut in lending rates, even as the decision sent the stock markets
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:16 am

Govt demands Rs 1,626 cr from pharma cos for overcharging

Government today said it has demanded Rs 1,626.51 crore from pharmaceutical companies in 585 cases for overcharging medicine prices in the last 11 years.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:15 am

Lending, deposit rates not to fall: Bankers

Bankers today said they do not expect lending and deposit rates to decline in the immediate term following the Reserve Bank's decision to leave key rates untouched today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:15 am

Opec set to cut oil output

Opecis set to announce a cut to its oil output at an emergency meeting here today in a bid to support crude prices, which are plunging as recession fears hit demand for energy
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:15 am

BEL Q2 net profit flat at Rs 123.7cr

The net profit of Bangalore-based defence engineering company, Bharat Electronics (BEL) remained flat for the second quarter ended September 30, 2008 at Rs 123.73 crore compared to the same quarter
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am

Hindustan Unilever net up 34% at Rs 547 cr

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has posted a net profit of Rs 546.61 crore for the quarter ended September 30, a 33.95 per cent rise from Rs 408.06 crore for the quarter ended September 30,
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am

ITC Q2 net up 4% at Rs 802.7 cr

ITC Ltd today reported a marginal 4 per cent rise in net profit in the second quarter of this fiscal at Rs 802.7 crore on the back of a strong performance in net sales, which rose to Rs 3763 crore or
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am

Fundamentals of China's economy not changed despite crisis: Hu

The fundamentals of China's economy had not changed, even though it was facing difficulties and challenges due to the global financial crisis, Chinese President Hu Jintao said
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 24 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am

RBI leaves rates steady, stocks slump over 10 pct

MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept interest rates unchanged as expected on Friday so see if a hefty, surprise cut earlier this week shores up the economy in the face of a global slowdown.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 10:52 am

Lalu condemns Mayawati stopping Rahul - Times of India


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Lalu condemns Mayawati stopping Rahul
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24 Oct 2008, 1515 hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: Railway minister Lalu Prasad on Friday condemned the Mayawati government for stopping Rahul Gandhi from interacting with students of a university in Kanpur, saying the action was "absolutely wrong".
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 10:41 am

I was raped: Orissa Nun - Zee News


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I was raped: Orissa Nun
Zee News - 1 hour ago
New Delhi, Oct 24: Displaying immense courage, the Orissa nun on Friday revealed in full media glare that she was attacked and raped by a violent mob during the communal violence in Orissa.
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 10:36 am

Six Delhi-bound trains cancelled - Hindu


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Six Delhi-bound trains cancelled
Hindu - 1 hour ago
New Delhi (PTI): Rail services continued to be affected as six trains coming to Delhi from West Bengal and Bihar were cancelled on Friday due to late running of the corresponding trains, a Northern Railway spokesperson said.
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 10:26 am

Authorickshaws in WB warned over LPG conversion - Hindu


Authorickshaws in WB warned over LPG conversion
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Kolkata (PTI): With an aim to cut down on the air-pollution levels of the State, West Bengal transport autorities have warned the authorickshaws plying in the State of stern action if they fail to convert to environment-friendly LPG by the end of the ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 9:04 am

Karunanidhi's family acquires rights of forthcoming Tamil blockbuster

Dayanidhi Azhagiri, grandson of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, has acquired the theatre-release rights of director Gautham's forthcoming film 'Vaaranam Aayiram'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 24 Oct 2008 | 9:00 am

Vatican suspends Indian bishop over "adoption" row

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (Reuters) - The Vatican has suspended a bishop in Kerala after a furore over his adoption of a young woman as his "spiritual daughter", the state's Catholic bishops' council said.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 8:16 am

Hollywood woos Bollywood for bigger hits

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The tale of a dog finding true love after being abandoned in a Mumbai slum is Walt Disney Co's first stab at a local-language film in India, and signals Hollywood's serious intentions in the fast growing market.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 8:02 am

Twenty hurt in Bihar migrant violence

PATNA, India (Reuters) - At least 20 people were injured in clashes with police in Bihar on Friday in protests over attacks on migrants in the financial hub of Mumbai, police said.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 8:00 am

Strike cripples life in Kashmir Valley - Hindu


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Strike cripples life in Kashmir Valley
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 7:30 am

Indian PM in key Asia-Europe meet - BBC News


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Indian PM in key Asia-Europe meet
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India is due to make its debut at the highest level at an Asia-Europe meeting where the global economic crisis is expected to dominate the discussions.
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Source: Google News India - India | 24 Oct 2008 | 6:29 am

Joint Anti-Terror Mechanism talks between India, Pak today

New Delhi, Oct 24 : India and Pakistan will hold a special session of the Joint Anti-Terror Mechanism (JATM) here today, in which investigations in the terror attack on Indian Mission in Kabul are likely to figure prominently.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 6:00 am

Omar Abdullah flays separatists in Kashmir ahead of Assembly polls

Jammu, Oct 24 : Jammu and Kashmir's National Conference (NC) president mar Abdullah has slammed the separatist groups for boycotting forthcoming Assembly provincial polls.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 5:00 am

Notification for first phase of J-K Assembly polls today

Srinagar, Oct 24 : The notification for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections will be issued today.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 5:00 am

India's air navigation system to be world's most sophisticated

By 2011, India will have arguably the most sophisticated satellite-based air navigation system in the world that will bring immense benefits to both civilian and military aircraft, experts said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 24 Oct 2008 | 5:00 am

Nano pullout has dented West Bengal's image: Industry

Not only has West Bengal lost the coveted small car Nano project to Gujarat, the long-drawn political stand-off between the state government and the opposition over Singur has dented its industry-friendly image, industrialists and economists say.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 24 Oct 2008 | 5:00 am

Slum boys trained Dev Patel for

British Indian actor Dev Patel may have impressed the international audience with his performance as a slum kid in 'Slumdog Millionaire', but playing the boy from Dharavi in Danny Boyle's movie was a big challenge for him.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am

Indian breakthrough taps gravity to help road-rail travel

An Indian breakthrough will help road-rail travel ride on gravity power alone that can potentially save the world 70 percent of fossil fuels required for the purpose every year.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am

Slum boys trained Dev Patel for 'Slumdog Millionaire'

British Indian actor Dev Patel may have impressed the international audience with his performance as a slum kid in 'Slumdog Millionaire', but playing the boy from Dharavi in Danny Boyle's movie was a big challenge for him.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 24 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am

'Bollywood makes you think cancer not curable'

She was detected with breast cancer seven years ago, but Devika Bhojwani, who now spearheads a campaign to spread awareness about the disease, says it was the beginning of a new life.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 24 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am

RBI may ease NBFC funding norms

] (RBI) is considering options to make cheaper finance available to the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including a separate line of credit for bank finance backed by government securities or A...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 3:09 am

RBI concerned over high commodity prices

] (RBI) on Thursday said there were signs of moderation in inflationary pressures but warned that commodity prices, despite falling in the second quarter, will remain at elevated levels.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 3:09 am

Mumbai man held for killing colleague

NAVI MUMBAI: The police have arrested Jacob Simon Pinto (32), a Reliance ADAG employee, for the murder of his colleague, Anandita Mishra. The murder, which occurred outside Dhirubhai Ambani Knowled...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 2:57 am

Paralysed Indian gives up deportation fight

ABBOTSFORD (BRITISH COLUMBIA): A paralysed man who has avoided deportation from Canada by seeking sanctuary in Sikh temples says he is giving up his fight for refugee status and will return to Indi...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 2:55 am

Ugly brawl at Yuvraj

GURGAON: It's a birthday bash that cricket star Yuvraj Singh would like to forget. What was progressing as high-spirited bonhomie among Yuvi and his close friends — including cricketers Nikhil...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 24 Oct 2008 | 2:55 am

Cine workers' wage hikes worry small, medium producers

Shooting is on in full swing in Bollywood now that cine workers have got a wage hike after three days of protests. But small time filmmakers as well as television producers say they will be hit hard by the new agreement.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 24 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am

'Tahaan' star Purav now in Irish director's film

Eight-year-old Purav Bhandare swept the nation's critics and audiences off their feet with his endearing performance in 'Tahaan' and now he has been offered the pivotal role in Irish director Steve Barron's next film.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 24 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am

Absent test fans set alarm bells ringing

MOHALI, India (Reuters) - Empty seats at last weekend's test between India and Australia have alarmed cricket's administrators, who were already worried that the runaway success of Twenty20 could spell doom for the classic, five-day game.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:23 am

Vaiko arrested on charges of sedition

The law will take its course in the case: Karunanidhi
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Worst period of my life: Speaker

“I’ll be targeted but I don’t mind… but I want this institution to remain”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Obama says India will be top priority

“I believe India is a strategic partner of the U.S. in 21st century”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

India offers shorter stint for its diplomats in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The tense security environment in Pakistan’s capital has forced India to offer its diplomats and officials posted here the option of a two-year stint instead of the usual three years. Eventually, Pakistan is to become a ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Advani takes an indirect dig at TDP

Blames the party for its late decision in favouring separate Telangana
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Four injured as Prestige group’s 15-storeyed structure collapses

The cement slab of the top floor collapsed first and then the rest crumbled
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Left MPs continue protest in Lok Sabha over rice quota


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Fuel price review in a week: Deora

NEW DELHI: Under pressure from across the floor for a reduction in fuel prices, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that the Union government was reviewing the situation and would ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Revive beat policing, says Hormis

Kochi: Revival of the beat system is vital to strengthening security, P.K. Hormis Tharakan, former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief, has said. Speaking to The Hindu on the measures to tackle urban terror, ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Financial crisis to dominate Asia-Europe summit

Everyone agrees on the need for discussions, but solutions remain elusive
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 24 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

UEFA Cup woe for Spurs, Milan sink Heerenveen

LONDON (Reuters) - Udinese inflicted more misery on hapless Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 UEFA group stage victory on Thursday over the London side who contributed to their own downfall through poor goalkeeping and ill-discipline.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Oct 2008 | 9:39 pm

Top film-makers focus on poverty, despite U.N. row

ROME (Reuters) - Wim Wenders and Jane Campion are two of the acclaimed directors behind a collection of short films on the United Nations' fight against poverty, but the U.N. agency meant to sponsor the project has pulled out of it.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Oct 2008 | 7:46 pm

Five-year old tied and dragged for not attending school

A school principal in Uttar Pradesh has been booked for tying a five-year-old student with ropes and dragging him for nearly 50 metres for not attending school regularly, an official said Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 23 Oct 2008 | 7:32 pm

Denmark woos Indian professionals

Denmark has opened a Work-in-Denmark centre in the Indian capital, signalling it was keen to attract Indian professionals in certain key areas.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 23 Oct 2008 | 7:32 pm

Reliance posts 7.4 rise in profits

Riding on high prices of petroleum products, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has reported a 7.4 percent increase in net profit for the second quarter of this fiscal over the year-ago period.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 23 Oct 2008 | 7:30 pm