Car mows down 7 people in Mumbai, kills 3!

A speeding car mowed down seven people in Borivali area of Mumbai killing three and injuring four people.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:24 pm

MNS fear: Bhojpuri film industry may shift out of Mumbai!

Raj Thackeray`s tirade against north Indians could end up hurting Maharashtrians working in the over Rs 200-crore Bhojpuri film industry as it considers moving out of Mumbai owing to increasing insecurity.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:24 pm

Rajasthan govt appoints officials to implement tobacco prohibition act!

The Rajasthan government has appointed prescribed authorities to implement the cigarette and tobacco products prohibition act.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:24 pm

One more arrested in connection with Malegoan blasts!

The treasurer of the local unit of saffron group `Abhinav Bharat` has been arrested in connection with Malegaon blasts.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:24 pm

BJP woos tribals and OBCs in Chhattisgarh polls!

In a bid to retain Chhattisgarh in the forthcoming assembly polls, the BJP has fielded tribals and OBCs in significant numbers to woo the two communities as they hold the key on several seats.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:24 pm

Gujarat asks Delhi HC not to interfere in Ashis Nandy case !

The Gujarat government has justified the criminal prosecution of political analyst Ashis Nandy for writing an article in a national daily allegedly portraying the state in bad light and has pleaded the Delhi High Court not to interfere in the proceeding at this stage.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:24 pm

Anil Kumble announces retirement

India Test skipper Anil Kumble took the cricketing fraternity by surprise, announcing his retirement from international cricket midway through the series against Australia.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:25 am

Boy dies after being pushed out of running bus

A 13-year-old boy died on the spot when he came under the rear wheels of a RTC bus after the bus conductor allegedly pushed him out of a running bus.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:12 am

Free fall from the Taj takes toll to 7 in 100 days

In yet another accident at the Taj Mahal, a 16-year-old girl fell from the low perimeter railing and got seriously injured. This was the seventh incident in the past six months.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:10 am

FACTBOX - India test captain Anil Kumble

REUTERS - Factbox on India test captain Anil Kumble who retired from test cricket after the third test against Australia in New Delhi on Sunday.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:07 am

Obama Nama: Outsourcing firms may feel the jitters - Economic Times


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He might be the great American change agent. But US presidential candidate Barack Obama’s win could dash the career hopes of many Indians.
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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:05 am

Can classical status restore Telugu glory? - Times of India


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Can classical status restore Telugu glory?
Times of India - 37 minutes ago
Hyderabad: It is a sweet victory for Telugus as the language gets classical status after a long-drawn fight. "It is a much awaited announcement .
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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:01 am

Assam govt informed of possible terror strikes: Army - Times of India


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2 Nov 2008, 1612 hrs IST, PTI GUWAHATI: The Assam government had been informed of possible terror strikes after receiving intelligence inputs, the Army said on Sunday.
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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:01 am

Essar cuts steel prices by Rs 4,000-5,000 a tonne

Ruias-promoted Essar Steel today slashed retail prices of steel by Rs 4,000-5,000 per tonne, a day after JSW Steel and state-run Steel Authority of India (SAIL) reduced prices by Rs 4,000-6,000 per
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:01 am

IAF to deploy radar for Taj Mahal security - NDTV.com


IAF to deploy radar for Taj Mahal security
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PTI Taj Mahal will get a watchful eye right over its dome to keep a tab on possible aerial attacks to the 17th century monument of love.

Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:00 am

Kumble announces retirement

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India skipper Anil Kumble announced his retirement after the third test against Australia, quitting the game at his favourite Ferozshah Kotla ground.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:58 am

Gilchrist has lost his mental stability: Bhajji

In a strong counter attack, Harbhajan Singh lashed out at Adam Gilchrist, saying the retired Australian has lost his mental stability
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:58 am

Saurashtra to take on Gujarat in Ranji match

Saurashtra will meet last year's Plate group champions Gujarat in the opening round of the elite division Ranji trophy match
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:55 am

With Rs 630k-cr debt, MFs and NBFCs need bailout: Kamath

Warning that mutual funds and non-banking financial institutions with an exposure of Rs 630,000 crore could crumble under high interest costs, CII President K V Kamath today asked the government to
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:53 am

Australia losing grip as number one team: Chappell

Ian Chappell has joined the increasing chorus of opinion that Australia are slowly losing their status as the world number one team
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:53 am

Falling iron bar at metro construction site injures two - Hindu


Falling iron bar at metro construction site injures two
Hindu - 47 minutes ago
New Delhi (IANS): Two girls, aged three and 18, sustained minor injuries after an iron bar fell on them at a metro construction site near the Moolchand flyover in south Delhi, officials here said on Sunday.

Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:51 am

Kumble retires as third Australia test drawn

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India skipper Anil Kumble was set to officially announce his retirement as the third test against Australia ended in a tame draw on Sunday.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:48 am

Tauqeer may be behind Assam blasts too - Times of India


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Tauqeer may be behind Assam blasts too
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GUWAHATI: Security agencies probing the Assam serial blasts have come across names of two top jihadis - Tauqeer and Jehangir - in messages intercepted in the past two days.
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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:46 am

British Airways bid for Go Air grounded: report

British Airways' (BA) multi-million pound takeover plan of India's domestic carrier Go Air, has got derailed and the Europe's leading carrier may now negotiate for a marketing alliance instead, a
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:44 am

Lalu ups anti-Raj stir, says his MPs, MLAs will quit - IBNLive.com


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Lalu ups anti-Raj stir, says his MPs, MLAs will quit
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New Delhi: Politics intensified on the Maharashtrian versus outsider issue on Sunday with RJD chief and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad saying that all his MPs and MLAs will resign.
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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:35 am

Three killed in Mumbai accident

A speeding vehicle mowed down seven people, killing three, in Mumbai on Sunday morning
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:32 am

Assam police working on sketches of blast suspects

Police in Assam said they would soon release a few sketches of suspects involved in one of the deadliest terror bombings in the region that killed 77 people
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:30 am

CIL plans to buy overseas coal assets within a year

Scouting for coal assets abroad for acquisition, state-run Coal India (CIL) is likely to strike a deal within a year through its overseas arm.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:27 am

IDBI Bank to invite bids for potential buyers for IHFL

IDBI Bank has decided to sell its housing loan subsidiary, IDBI Homefinance (IHFL), unlike its earlier plan to merge the unit with itself and may invite bids from potential buyers soon, a top bank
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:20 am

Tata Motors rights issue 100% subscribed

Tata Motors today said its Rs 4,147 crore rights issue to part-finance the purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) was fully subscribed with promoters picking up significant amount of
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:15 am

Malaysian edict against yoga to be announced

Malaysian Muslims will be barred from practising or propagating yoga from Friday when the National Fatwa Council will issue a ruling
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:13 am

BJP will be defeated in Nov 27 Assembly polls: Digvijay Singh - Zee News


BJP will be defeated in Nov 27 Assembly polls: Digvijay Singh
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Bhopal, Nov 02: Congress General Secretary and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh on Sunday said that the BJP would be defeated in the November 27 Assembly Elections as it had failed to keep promises to the people and indulged in ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:01 am

Pvt telecos not liable to pay I-T on transit charges: HC

Private cellular operators would not be liable to pay income tax on the fees paid by them to state-owned telecom companies for routing the calls of their subscribers, as it was the practice before the
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:00 am

Police in Madhya Pradesh need drastic reform

Elections in Madhya Pradesh are just around the corner. Manifestos are being readied. Promises are being made
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:00 am

Air India pulls out all stops to woo back fliers

Mounting losses, coupled with a rapidly-falling load factor, has prompted national air carrier Air India to pull out all stops to lure back passengers into its fold and retain their loyalty.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:52 am

Brown seeks cash for IMF as China, India feel crisis

RIYADH (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday called for billions of dollars in extra funding for the International Monetary Fund to prop up struggling economies, while Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said maintaining China's strong domestic growth was his priority.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:44 am

LIC to launch credit cards by year-end

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), which manages funds worth Rs 6,00,000 crore, will soon launch credit cards and introduce Electronic Data Management System that would enable the corporation
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:40 am

India urges UN to pull up erring peace-keepers - MSN India


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India urges UN to pull up erring peace-keepers
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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:14 am

T-folk have chiru in a pincer - Express Buzz


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Source: Google News India - India | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:11 am

CIL to focus on underground mines to meet 11th plan target

Faced with the challenge of producing an additional 159 million tonne (MT) of coal in the 11th Plan, state-run Coal India (CIL) has decided to focus on increasing production from its underground
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:08 am

Major oil theft busted in Uttar Pradesh

A major theft from the pipeline of the state-owned Indian Oil Corp. has been detected in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, police said Sunday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am

Raman Singh questions Jogi for pulling out of

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Sunday questioned Congress leader and former chief minister Ajit Jogi for not honouring the challenge to fight against him in the November assembly polls.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am

Chhattisgarh BJP candidates want Sidhu as campaigner

With less than two weeks left for the first phase of assembly polls for 39 seats, candidates of Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have rushed demands to have cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu campaign for them.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am

Free fall from the Taj takes toll to seven in 100 days

In yet another accident at the Taj Mahal, a 16-year-old girl fell from the low perimeter railing and got seriously injured. This was the seventh incident in the past six months.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am

Jeev tied 41st in rain-hit Volvo Masters

Jeev Milkha Singh was even par through 10 holes and at tied 41st place in the third round when rain once again stopped play at the Volvo Masters here.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am

Judicial commission seeks affidavits on Kandhamal violence

A judicial commission, which is probing the communal violence in Orissa's Kandhamal district that claimed at least 38 lives and rendered thousands homeless in the past months, has sought affidavits on the incidents by Nov 15.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am

India, Iran to set-up trilateral Ministerial mechanism

Tehran, Nov 2 : India and Iran have decided to set up a trilateral Ministerial mechanism to resolve various issues related to Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am

Boy pushed by conductor from running bus, dies

A 13-year-old boy died after he was pushed out by the conductor of a city-based running bus in this Andhra Pradesh capital Sunday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:00 am

China, India will reshape the world

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (AP) - Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch says the ongoing metamorphosis of China and India from historic backwaters into economic powers will help reshape the world in the next few decades...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:47 am

Iran urges India to

TEHRAN (Reuters): Iran wants India to commit to a project to export Iranian gas via Pakistan to the south Asian giant and measures have already been discussed to ensure supply security, the Iranian oi...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:44 am

India struggles on day five

Australia grabbed two important wickets in the pre-lunch session to leave India reeling at 99 for four at the luncheon break on the fifth and last day of the third cricket Test at Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:01 am

Financial crisis heralds era of "new seriousness"

LONDON (Reuters) - Power tools roar as an army of workmen rushes to ensure Europe's largest city-centre shopping mall opens on time, but marketing executives say the crisis in global financial markets has accelerated a trend among consumers to reject conspicuous consumption.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:59 am

Travelling? Pack that homeopathy first-aid kit

It looks like a geometry box but contains medicine for nine diseases that are common during a journey. The health ministry is now rolling out a unique homeopathy kit for travellers that will soon be made available in airports and railway stations across the country.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:32 am

Millions ride on Rahul Mahajan, punters' favourite on TV show

Initially one of the weakest candidates, 'Bigg Boss' participant Rahul Mahajan has now sprung a surprise as the hot favourite of punters who have placed bets running into millions of rupees on his winning the TV reality show.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:30 am

Meltdown blues reduce techies' marriage market value

Farmer O.P. Kurien, whose income has for ages depended on the fluctuating prices of farm produce, had just begun to look for a well-settled techie groom for his techie daughter when the current global financial meltdown washed away his dreams for a more stable future.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:30 am

Bond film opens with guns blazing in Britain

LONDON (Reuters) - The new James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," debuted in Britain on Friday to record one-day ticket sales of 4.94 million pounds ($8 million), distributor Columbia Pictures said on Saturday.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:25 am

Superstars thrash England to win Stanford prize

LONDON (Reuters) - The Stanford Superstars scooped the richest prize in cricket after crushing England by 10 wickets in a one-sided Twenty20 $20 million challenge in Antigua on Saturday.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:06 am

'Fashion' a morale booster for designer Gavin Miguel

Madhur Bhandarkar's much-hyped 'Fashion' has come as a morale booster for designer Gavin Miguel, who dressed up the three leading ladies - Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and debutante Mugdha Godse - in the film.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:00 am

Ad filmmakers bring fresh ideas to Bollywood

Bollywood is bristling with fresh themes these days, thanks to a new breed of directors who are bringing with them innovative ideas from the ad world.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:00 am

Destroying virtual evil to be more exciting in Diablo III

It's hacking and slashing like never before. Computer gaming freaks are eagerly awaiting the release of 'Diablo III', being developed by leading US video game company Blizzard Entertainment, and from rave reviews the game demo has received it promises to pack quite a punch.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:00 am

After horror, Vikram Bhatt to make 'creature' film

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, whose horror flick '1920' bombed at the box office, is now set to give India its first ever 'creature' film. Instead of a Bollywood star, the hero of Bhatt's film would be a creature.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:31 am

Abu Dhabi- lucky for Lara Dutta?

After having shot for her hit film 'Partner' in Abu Dhabi last year, Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is back in the city for shooting her upcoming David Dhawan film 'Do Knot Disturb'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:31 am

'France ready to help Bangladesh build nuclear power station'

France's envoy to Dhaka Charley Causeret has said that his country was ready to help build a nuclear power station in Bangladesh.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:00 am

Scientists to get share in revenue from innovations

NEW DELHI: A career in public funded scientific institutions is set to become attractive, with the Union Cabinet giving its nod for a Bill that will allow scientists there to have a share in the revenue generated by their ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

‘Trick or treat’ time


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Nitish Kumar skips NDA rally

Sonipat (Haryana): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was conspicuous by his absence at a rally organised by the National Democratic Alliance here on Saturday. Apparently he did not want to share the dais with Shiv Sena leaders. However, no ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

We are not soft on terror: Manmohan

“None involved in terror attacks will be spared”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

YSR extols virtues of united State

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy strongly favoured development of the Telugus in an integrated Andhra Pradesh as envisioned by its founding fathers who wanted to see their prosperity in their native soil. Asserting that ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

RBI cuts rates, assures more steps

MUMBAI: In a major move to inject an additional estimated Rs. 85,000 crore into the system, the Reserve Bank of India on Saturday cut key deposit requirements for banks by one percentage point and its short-term lending rate by 0.5 percentage ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Car bombs used in city

Guwahati: The Assam police have taken into custody three persons in connection with the serial blasts in the State. The cell-phone from which an SMS was sent in the name of the Islamic Security Force (Indian Mujahideen), owning responsibility ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Bal Thackeray backs Sadhvi Pragya


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Fierce battle between Sri Lanka Navy, LTTE

Claims and counter-claims by both sides on casualties and other losses
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Police verifying identity of Islamic Security Force

Unconfirmed reports of formation of an outfit by this name in 2000-2001
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Police question six people in Assam bombings

GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Police detained six people on Saturday after a little-known Islamist group claimed responsibility for bombings that killed 77 people in the troubled state of Assam.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2008 | 1:38 pm

RBI cuts rates to ease cash squeeze, support growth

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday unexpectedly cut its main short-term lending rate for the second time in as many weeks to ease a growing cash squeeze, spur faltering economic growth and fend off damage from the global financial crisis.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2008 | 9:54 am