Sensex sheds another 386 pts

The bourses extended their losses to second consecutive day, pulling down the bellwether Sensex below 10k on Thursday in sync with slipping global markets
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:43 pm

'Gay sex doesn't cause bodily injury'

Delhi HC said gay sex does not cause bodily injury and pulled up BP Singhal who pleaded for continuing with the penal provisions on criminalisation of homosexual acts on this ground.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:42 pm

Karnataka identifies seven places to set up IT zones

Karnataka government has proposed to set up information technology (IT) zones in Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, Belgaum, Shimoga and Gulbarga.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:36 pm

Anglo American Plc keen on Indian tie-ups in mining

Global mining major Anglo American Plc today said it is keen on roping in local players to forge joint ventures in India's mining sector, where the UK-based firm intends to be a long-term
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:33 pm

Anglo American Plc keen on Indian tie-ups in mining

Global mining major Anglo American Plc today said it is keen on roping in local players to forge joint ventures in India's mining sector, where the UK-based firm intends to be a long-term
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:33 pm

AAI management asked to address air traffic problems urgently

Officers of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have asked their management to urgently address certain "major" problems affecting air traffic management, warning that these could cause
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:32 pm

Aarushi murder: CBI raids Noida hospital for postmortem reports

Almost six months after the murder of teenager Aarushi Talwar and her domestic help, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a search at the Noida district hospital.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:31 pm

Telcos to conduct audit to check radiation

The government today said telecom companies have to conduct audits and provide self-certification to be compliant to the radiation limit norms.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:25 pm

Obama starts assembling White House team

Putting aside a victory celebration, President-elect Barack Obama has started putting together a team that would help bring about the change
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:20 pm

I'm not coming out of retirement: Warne

Australian spinner Shane Warne says he has no plans to return to international cricket but will continue to play for the Rajasthan Royals.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:19 pm

Russian Energy Minister likely to visit India this month

Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko is likely to visit New Delhi this month to discuss closer energy ties as India pushes for a stake in big-ticket oilfields of Sakhalin-3 and those in East
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:18 pm

A look at the life of the new king of Bhutan

Oxford-educated Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk on Thursday became the world's youngest reigning monarch of the newest democracy of Bhutan.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:18 pm

Jogi, Lalu two sides of same coin: Modi

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Modi equated former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi with former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:16 pm

Don't humiliate accommodative culture of Maharashtra: NCP - Hindustan Times


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Don't humiliate accommodative culture of Maharashtra: NCP
Hindustan Times - 37 minutes ago
PTI Sharad Pawar-led NCP on Thursday attacked those seeking to make a political capital out of the "stray" attacks on north Indians in Maharashtra, asking them not to "unnecessarily humiliate the accommodative culture" of the state.
JD(U)'s move, a mere 'stunt': Shiv Sena Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:14 pm

Dhoni leads the pack of top ODI batsman

Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to be the number one player in the ICC rankings for the one-day batsmen while India remains at number five in the team rankings issued on Thursday.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:14 pm

Gibbs dropped from ODI squad for breaking curfew

Herschelle Gibbs continues to hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons and the South African opener was on Thursday dropped from the one-day squad after breaking a team curfew.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:14 pm

Fall in demand forces CV makers to cut production

Major commercial vehicle makers in India, including Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors, are cutting down productions due to a slump in sales triggered by credit crunch and high interest rates.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:13 pm

Lord Hanuman did it for Obama?

Was Lord Hanuman behind the stupendous victory of Barack Obama in the US presidential polls?
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:13 pm

BSP all set to make a mark in Rajasthan - Sify


Sify

BSP all set to make a mark in Rajasthan
Sify - 40 minutes ago
Jaipur: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is going all out to make a mark in Rajasthan, which traditionally has seen contests mainly between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.
BSP announces 6 candidates for RS election Zee News
BSP finalizes 62 candidates, keeps window open Times of India
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:11 pm

Landmine attack on Buddha: Five arrested - Sify


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Landmine attack on Buddha: Five arrested
Sify - 40 minutes ago
Kolkata: Five suspected Maoists have been arrested for their involvement in a landmine attack on the convoy of West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee last Saturday, a senior official said in Kolkata on Thursday.
No threat to JSW Bengal Steel: MD Economic Times
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:11 pm

FII net sales at Rs 512cr, DII net buy at Rs 352cr

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers of Rs 511.53 crore (provisional) today, according to data released by BSE.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:09 pm

Banks trim rates, inflation rattles shares

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Fears of a deep U.S. recession and stubbornly high inflation spooked India's jittery markets on Thursday, while its biggest lender led a round of rate cuts following aggressive moves to bolster growth by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).


Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:07 pm

Marico kicks off third facility in Egypt

FMCG player Marico today said it has inaugurated its third manufacturing facility in Egypt, which has been set up at a cost of $3-3.5 million.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 1:02 pm

24-yr-old Indian techie girl found dead in Seattle - Zee News


24-yr-old Indian techie girl found dead in Seattle
Zee News - 53 minutes ago
New York, Nov 06: A 24-year-old Indian girl, working as a software professional in a major IT company in the US, was found dead in her apartment in Redmond in Seattle, police said.
Andhra techie's body to be flown in from US Times of India
Arpana was strangulated Express Buzz
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:58 pm

Vedanta may cut India investment plans

Global mining major Vedanta Resources Plc today said it may reduce its investment in India by $ 5.1 bn and resort to cut in production in response to falling metal prices and slump in demand as it had
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:51 pm

Bhutan crowns young king to guide young democracy

THIMPHU (Reuters) - With mediaeval tradition and Buddhist spirituality, a 28-year-old with an Oxford education assumed the Raven Crown of Bhutan on Thursday, to guide the world's newest democracy as it emerges into the modern world.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:47 pm

Tendulkar ton gives India edge in final test

NAGPUR (Reuters) - A stunning 40th test century by Sachin Tendulkar enabled India to take early control of the final test before Australia hit back late on Thursday.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:33 pm

SC, HC judges` pay hike unlikely before next House sitting - Zee News


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SC, HC judges` pay hike unlikely before next House sitting
Zee News - 1 hour ago
New Delhi, Nov 06: Supreme Court and High Court judges will have to wait till the next parliament sitting expected in December to get a pay hike - a proposal which is under consideration by the Law Ministry.
Now, judges demand pay hike NDTV.com
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:28 pm

Majority in Pakistan 'Obamaistic' - Hindu


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Majority in Pakistan 'Obamaistic'
Hindu - 1 hour ago
Islamabad (PTI): Despite Barack Hussain Obama's resolve that he would send US troops to Pakistan to hunt down terrorists, citizens here are revelling in the fact that America's President-elect has a Pakistani link that dates back to 1981 and more so ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 pm

Rahul Raj's post-mortem report sparks controversy - NDTV.com


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Rahul Raj's post-mortem report sparks controversy
NDTV.com - 1 hour ago
The post-mortem report of Rahul Raj, the Patna youth who virtually held a bus hostage in Mumbai and was shot by the police, has sparked a new controversy.
Bullets may have hit Rahul Raj from close range : Chikalkar Press Trust of India
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 11:59 am

NC can safeguard the unity and integrity of J&K: Omar - Expressindia.com


NC can safeguard the unity and integrity of J&K: Omar
Expressindia.com - 2 hours ago
Srinagar, November 6: Asserting that a popular government holds the key to address problems of the people, National Conference (NC) president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his party alone was capable of safeguarding the unity and integrity of Jammu ...
Farooq Abdullah to contest from Hazratbal Indian Express
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 11:41 am

'Lalu, Jogi two faces of the same coin' - Expressindia.com


'Lalu, Jogi two faces of the same coin'
Expressindia.com - 3 hours ago
Raipur, November 6: Bihar deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Modi equated former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi with Lalu Prasad Yadav, saying both the leaders are 'two faces of the same coin.
BJP, Cong workers head for Rajasthan, MP Times of India
Cheap rice turns a major poll plank in Chhattisgarh Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:28 am

Additional force deployed in Brahmanigaon - Hindu


Additional force deployed in Brahmanigaon
Hindu - 3 hours ago
Phulbani (PTI): Additional security forces were deployed in Brahmanigaon of riot-torn Kandhamal here today, a day after the killing of a local RSS leader as tension gripped the area, police said.
Situation tense as RSS activist killed in Orissa Sify
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:17 am

Musharraf to move into his farm house

Residents of the sleepy and pastoral Chak Shahzad area on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital have mixed feelings about their new neighbour former President Pervez Musharraf
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:14 am

Who will be Obama

has named Senator John Kerry, Senator Richard Lugar and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as favourites for secretary of state in the new Barack Obama
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:14 am

Will Bobby Jindal be Republicans

] , assuring America her first African-American chief executive in the process; two states that many pundits posited would never vote for a black man with a funny name, no matter how dire the economy ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:14 am

Scots team for India to save Scottish cemetery in Kolkata

London, Nov 6 : Scottish heritage experts are travelling to India this weekend to save a piece of their heritage - a Scottish cemetery in the heart of Kolkata.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:11 am

Obama tributes from India

New York, Nov 6 : Barack Obama's election as US president is historic not just for Americans but for people the world over, say three of Indian cinema's best known women - Deepa Mehta, Mira Nair and S...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:10 am

Cipla in South Africa to stop imports from India

By Fakir Hassen, Johannesburg, Nov 6 : Cipla Medpro Manufacturing (CMM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of South African generic drug manufacturer Cipla Medpro, will stop importing anti-retroviral drugs (A...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:10 am

SBI to cut lending rates by 75 bps

The State Bank of India on Thursday announced a 75 bps cut in its lending rates though it has not decided yet on a similar move in deposit rates. The lending rate cut would be effective from Monday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:10 am

India, Belgium trade set for a boost

sawsanantondababneh news research economy business finance middle east UAE Saudi arab jordan amman dubai profits libor interest currency dollar euro oil stocks trade
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:08 am

Tribal people in eastern India celebrate Obama

New Delhi - Hundreds of tribal people in India's eastern state of Jharkhand on Thursday celebrated the election of Barack Obama as US president by beating drums, singing songs and distributing sweets,...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:01 am

Advani to turn 81 Saturday

The prime ministerial-candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lal Krishna Advani will turn 81 Saturday, but he'll spend his birthday quietly at home with family.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Nov 2008 | 10:00 am

Scoreboard at tea: India vs Australia, Fourth Test, Day 1

Scoreboard at tea on the opening day of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia here Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 9:30 am

As elections near, India faces more security threats

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A string of deadly bombings that killed scores of people this year has underscored the country's security vulnerabilities and experts predict more attacks in the months before general elections, despite a police crackdown.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Nov 2008 | 7:52 am

Tribals in Jharkhand hail Obama victory as sign of change

RANCHI, India (Reuters) - Hundreds of tribal people beat drums, fired crackers and distributed sweets in Jharkhand on Thursday to celebrate Barack Obama's victory as the first black U.S. president-elect.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Nov 2008 | 7:45 am

Krejza puts brakes on India after Sehwag blitz

NAGPUR, India (Reuters) - Opener Virender Sehwag hit fifty to give India a blazing start before Australia's debutant off-spinner Jason Krejza picked up two quick wickets to peg back the hosts on the opening day of the final test on Thursday.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Nov 2008 | 6:48 am

Equities open weak, stay red on global cues

Following the global trend, Indian equities markets opened weak Thursday and stayed in the red 45 minutes into trading.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 6:01 am

Hindu activist's murder renews tension in riot-hit Orissa region

The murder of a Hindu activist by suspected Maoists has renewed tension in Orissa's volatile Kandhamal district, where communal violence since August has left at least 38 people dead and thousands homeless, officials said Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 5:30 am

Indian win toss, elect to bat in Nagpur Test

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat in the fourth and last cricket Test against Australia at the brand new Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 4:30 am

Obama victory sparks baby naming frenzy

KISUMU, Kenya (Reuters Life!) - The U.S. election has triggered a new generation of mini Barack Obamas with parents in Kenya and the United States naming their newborns after the new president-elect.


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

Obama victory met with job losses, market mayhem

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vanishing jobs and slumping markets confronted Barack Obama on the first day after his historic election as U.S. president, escalating pressure for urgent action to curb the world's relentless financial crisis.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Nov 2008 | 2:33 am

Saif's 'Rock Star' dreams coming true

Saif Ali Khan has just been offered a chance by Imtiaz Ali to have his dream come true. The actor, who is passionate about playing the guitar, is all set to play a rock star in the director's next venture.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 2:31 am

After 'Heroes', Vatsal and Sohail to act as brothers

Actors Vatsal Sheth and Sohail Khan hit it off really well while doing Samir Karnik's 'Heroes' and the two are coming together on the big screen once again - this time as brothers.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 2:31 am

'Anu Malik is knowledgeable, but can be rude'

Music director Anu Malik, who is a judge on music reality show 'Indian Idol 4', can be harsh with his comments to the participants, but the youngsters can learn a lot from his knowledge and experience, says host and television actor Hussain Kuwajerwala.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am

US election sparks interest and some concern in China

While many in the United States and the West cheered the election victory of Democrat Barack Obama, on the other side of the world the Chinese showed both interest and some concern.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am

It’s been a wonderful journey, says Laxman

For V.V.S. Laxman, playing his 100th Test, it’s been a saga of dedication and discipline. He has combined his talent with hard work to emerge an icon of sportsmanship. He shared his views in this interview. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Huge turnout for ‘Yuva Garjana’

HYDERABAD: In a massive show of strength, Telugu Desam organised a huge youth rally “Yuva Garjana” at Guntur on Wednesday. The party president, N. Chandrababu Naidu, unveiled a youth policy promising to pump in Rs. 50,000 crore, if ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Democrats gain in both Senate and House

NEW YORK: Democrats strengthened their majorities in both Houses of the U.S. Congress, assuring President-elect Barack Obama a stronger hand in enacting his agenda of change. The Democrats picked up five seats in the Senate, increasing ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Americans have chosen a bright future: Karunanidhi

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has congratulated Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidate, on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. In a letter to Mr. Obama, the Chief Minister said: “American ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Australia has everything to play for

Nagpur Test will be Laxman’s 100th and Ganguly’s last
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Challenging tasks await Obama on world stage

He inherits the responsibility of prosecuting two wars and stitching back together a shredded economy
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Unprecedented event & waves of emotion

Supporters of Obama, from a Las Vegas casino to a call centre in Gurgaon, react with jubilation
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Obama presidency to pose challenges for Indian diplomacy

From nuclear issues to terrorism and protectionism, India has reasons to be cautious but not alarmed
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Among China’s youth, a craze for the winner

SHANGHAI: In China, where the youth are unused to young and charismatic political figures, Barack Obama is proving to be a huge hit. News of Mr. Obama’s electoral triumph has generated much enthusiasm in the country, with his story ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Bill Gates hopes health will be an Obama priority

NEW DELHI: Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, hopes that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama would continue to keep health a priority issue despite a challenging budget. “I hope the new President would be ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

US airstrike kills 40 civilians in Afghanistan

Forty Afghan civilians were killed and 28 others injured when coalition forces mistakenly bombed a wedding party in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, officials and witnesses said Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Nov 2008 | 8:30 pm

India's IT industry welcomes obama

The Indian software industry is looking forward to work with US president-elect Barack Obama and his administration to spur innovation, foster economic growth and develop skilled workforce to create jobs in both countries for mutual benefit.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Nov 2008 | 6:31 pm

Tendulkar rested for first three England one-dayers

NAGPUR (Reuters) - Sachin Tendulkar has been rested for the first three matches of a seven-match one-day series against England starting at Rajkot on Nov 14.


Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Nov 2008 | 5:45 pm