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PM blames neighbours as battle ragesMUMBAI (Reuters) - Elite Indian commandos fought room to room battles with Islamist militants inside two luxury hotels to save scores of people trapped or taken hostage, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh blamed neighbouring countries.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:16 pm Is coastline the new route for terrorist? - Economic Times
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:06 pm Pope prays for Mumbai victims, urges end of terrorVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict called on Thursday for an end to "all acts of terrorism" after militants in Mumbai killed more than 100 people, saying he was deeply concerned by the violence in India's financial capital.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:06 pm Tata chief slams govt for not learning from pastTata Group chief Ratan Tata Thursday slammed the government for not learning from the past and failing to put in place a crisis infrastructure that could be activated immediately after attacksSource: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:06 pm Mumbai Terror: Security stepped up across countrySecurity was today strengthened across the country in the wake of a series of terror attacks in Mumbai that claimed over 100 lives and left more than 300 injured.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:03 pm Q+A- Who could be behind the Mumbai attacks and why?MUMBAI (Reuters) - Militants armed with automatic weapons and grenades attacked luxury hotels, hospitals and a famous tourist cafe in India's commercial capital Mumbai late on Wednesday, killing at least 101 people.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:02 pm Mumbai Terror: 'Six killed, 200 trapped in Trident'About 200 people are still trapped inside Trident (Oberoi) here and five to six staff members of the luxury hotel have been killed in the night long terror seize.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:02 pm Forces still in battle to flush-out terroristsClose to 24 hours after the terror attacks, security forces were Thursday engaged in a grim battle to flush out terrorists holed up in two luxury hotels and a Jewish residential complexSource: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:02 pm Mumbai Terror: 'No hostage-like situation at any hotel'Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh today said there is no hostage-like situation at any hotel where people have locked themselves in their rooms for safety after the attack by terroristsSource: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:01 pm Mumbai Terror: Maha announces compensationMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil today announced a compensation of Rs five lakh to the kin of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the injured in the serial terror attacks in the city.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:59 pm Mumbai Terror: Army preparing for final assaultAs the battle against militants, who attacked prime multiple locations in Mumbai, raged on, Army today said it was preparing for a final assault to flush out the ultras holed up in the TajSource: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:58 pm Mumbai Terror: Hotels world over a soft targetAttacks on two luxury hotels, The Taj and Trident, in the country's financial capital Mumbai have drawn attention again to the fact that hotels are a soft target for terrorists, who want to captureSource: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:57 pm Inflation slips to 8.84%Indias inflation, as measured by wholesale price index (WPI), stood at 8.84 per cent for the week ended November 15 this year, as compared to 8.9 per cent in the previous week.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:56 pm RBI may cut policy rates up to 50 bpsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may announce cut in policy rates up to 50 basis points soon as inflation has been on way downward for past three successive weeks, bankers said.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:55 pm One Briton confirmed dead in Mumbai attacksLONDON (Reuters) - One Briton has been confirmed among the dead in attacks launched across Mumbai by Islamist gunmen, the British Foreign Office said on Thursday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:45 pm Panasonic lowers profit forecast by 90%Japanese electronics major Panasonic Corp today cut its profit forecast by 90 per cent for the current fiscal year, citing intense price competition and appreciating yen.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:43 pm ArcelorMittal to cut 9,000 jobsWorld's largest steel producer ArcelorMittal today said it will trim its workforce by up to 9,000 by offering a voluntary separation programme.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:40 pm Flames shoot from Mumbai's Trident hotelNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Huge flames were seen shooting from an upper floor of Mumbai's Trident-Oberoi Hotel, as commandos battled Islamist militants inside, television pictures showed on Thursday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:37 pm Blogs feed information frenzy on Mumbai attacks - Reuters
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:25 pm No timeframe for Mumbai operation: Indian Army - Economic Times
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:22 pm Bush calls Singh to offer support, condolencesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush telephoned Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday to offer support and express his condolences after the attacks in Mumbai that killed at least 101 people.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:01 pm Mumbai attacks send shockwaves among Indian diaspora - Times of India
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:59 pm Indo-Pak trade crosses USD 1.98 bn: Pak Foreign Minister - Press Trust of India
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:54 pm Pakistanis watch with shock, Mumbai seethes in terror - Zee News
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:49 pm PM for federal agency to combat terror - NDTV.com
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:45 pm Indian naval official will not rule out Somali pirates role - Times of India
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:40 pm US, UK, Australia advise nationals against travel to Mumbai - Times of India
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:22 pm Pak players Akmal, Tanvir safe in MumbaiPakistani cricketers Kamran Akmal and Sohail Tanvir, who were to play for Rajasthan Royals in the Champions League Twenty20, are safe in their team hotel here.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:13 pm Flight operations from Mumbai largely unaffectedMost of the flight operations from terror-struck Mumbai on Thursday remained largely unaffected, except for cancellation of a couple of services by three international airlines.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:12 pm Terrorists highly-trained and motivated: Naval authoritiesTerrorists who have caused mayhem in the metropolis are not run-of-the-mill militants as believed earlier, but are "highly-trained and highly-motivated professionals".Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:09 pm Official says 20-30 people may be hostagesNEW DELHI (Reuters) - A senior home ministry official said on Thursday that 20-30 people could still be held hostage in the Trident/Oberoi hotel in Mumbai after attacks by militants.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:02 pm TEXT - S&P: terrorist attacks no direct effect on India's sovereign rating(The following statement was released by the ratings agency)Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:57 pm Militant complains of army abuses in KashmirNEW DELHI (Reuters) - A militant holed up in a Jewish centre in Mumbai phoned an television channel on Thursday to offer talks with the government for the release of hostages, but also to complain about abuses in Kashmir.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:34 pm MP polls: 35% voting till 3 pm - Times of India
Source: Google News India - India | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:31 pm Foreign group to blame for blasts: PMBlaming elements outside the country for the terror strikes in Mumbai, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday warned that India will not tolerate the use of territories of its neighbours for attacks here.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:20 pm 4 top officers among 16 policemen killed in Mumbai!Four top police officials, including Mumbai Police ATS chief Hemant Karkare, were among the 16 policemen killed as security forces took on terrorists here in the early hours of Thursday, authorities said.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm White House offers help to India!The White House on Wednesday held a meeting of top intelligence and counter-terrorism officials after the deadly attacks in Mumbai and said it stood ready to help the Indian government.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm MUMBAI ATTACK: MANHUNT LAUNCHED TO NAB TERRORISTS !Maharashtra Police and Indian Army personnel launched a massive manhunt early on Thursday morning to nab some of the terrorists, who have fled, responsible for the deadly terror attack on Mumbai.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm ATTACKERS WERE LOOKING FOR BRITISH, AMERICANS, SAYS WITNESS!The gunmen who killed over 100 people in Mumbai on Wednesday night are said to have ordered hotel guests: “Put your hand up if you`re British or American.”Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm NSG GUNS DOWN 6 TERRORISTS AT TAJ, OBEROI!National Security Guard (NSG) commandos have entered Mumbai`s landmark Hotel Taj and Oberoi in their bid flush out terrorists. Reports claim that six terrorists, thought to LeT operatives, have been gunned down as of now.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm Helpline Numbers!Oberoi Hotels Director of Communication has released three helpline numbers. The numbers are as follows – 011 23890606, 23890505 and +919810956888.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm HOTEL TAJ WITNESSES INDIA`S BLOODIEST SIEGE!The globally renowned Taj Mahal Hotel in Colaba here, just opposite to historic Gateway of India was not lucky the third time around.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm Polling picks up in Madhya Pradesh !Polling in MP got off to a sluggish start on Thursday but picked up as the day warmed up.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm Different versions of public authority on govt portals on Right To Information Act!The RTI Act has a different interpretation on the definition of `public authority` when it comes to its Hindi version on government portals.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm Supreme Court orders burning of fungus infected Chinese garlic!The Supreme Court has ordered that 56 tonnes of fungus infected garlic imported from China be burned immediately.Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:04 pm Champions League postponed due to terrorThe Twenty20 Champions League has been postponed following the terror strikes in the city.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 pm Terrorists landed at Sasson Dock: witnessesThe terrorists who wreaked havoc in south Mumbai Wednesday night had arrived by a boat and moored it at a fisherman's colony by the beach near Sasson Dock, eyewitnesses said.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 11:39 am Eyewitnesses recount tales of horrorEyewitnesses describe the horror of multiple terror strikesSource: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 11:16 am Five star hotels around airport on high alertFive-star hotels in and around the international airport have been put on high alert following the terrorist attacks and shootouts at the Hilton and the Taj in south Mumbai.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Nov 2008 | 11:12 am Mumbai mourns attacks on beloved icons Taj and Leo'sMUMBAI (Reuters) - In the harsh morning light there was no escaping the truth: the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai's iconic luxury hotel, was hurting after gunmen laid siege to it.Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:37 am India, Pakistan Home Secretaries resolve to combat terrorism in all formsIslamabad, Nov.27 : India and Pakistan have reiterated their resolve to combat the menace of terrorism in all forms and manifestation.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:02 am Excavations reveal red color ruled fashion world 15,000 years agoNew Delhi, Nov 27 : Archaeologists have found evidence in recent excavations in China that suggest the color red could have been used in clothing 15,000 years ago.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:02 am Latest terror strike in Mumbai, the worst since 1993New Delhi, Nov.27 : The latest terrorist attack that took place late on Wednesday night in Mumbai, is the worst since the 1993 serial blasts which left the country shell-shocked.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am India hit by eight bomb attacks in 2008, faces threat from 36 terrorist organizationsNew Delhi, Nov.27 : There are at least 36 organizations listed as terrorist groups by the Government of India who are creating an environment of terror in different parts of the country.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am England denies canceling India tour, to take decision in next 24 hoursLondon, Nov 27 : Disputing news reports that England had decided to call off rest of the cricket series against India (two ODIs and two Tests) following the Mumbai terror strikes, sources close to the visiting team have said that they have not taken any such decision so far, and that they were in constant touch with the BCCI discussing security issues.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am One terrorist caught alive, confirms R.R. PatilOne of the terrorists who executed the siege at at least seven places in Mumbai has been caught alive, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R.R. Patil confirmed Thursday.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am Delhi Police asks hotels, commercial establishments to beef up securityDelhi Police Thursday issued advisories to hotels and other commercial establishments to beef up security measures in the wake of the audacious terror attacks in Mumbai in which at least 101 people were killed and 250 injured.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am International leaders condemn Mumbai terror strikes - UpdateWashington/London/Moscow/Chicago, Nov.27 : There has been widespread international condemnation of the series of shootings across Mumbai in which at least 80 people have been killed and many more injured. Following are some of the statements issued by heads of state, government and leaders, as reported by the BBC.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am England calls off ongoing cricket series in IndiaEngland Thursday called off the ongoing cricket tour in India after the terror strikes in Mumbai late Wednesday night.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am National Awards to disableds to be present on December 3New Delhi, Nov 27 : Empowerment of persons with disabilities requires dedicated efforts of persons and institutions involved. To recognise their effort and encourage them to achieve excellence in this field, the Government will present National awards on December 3, which has been declared as the "International Day of Disabled Persons."Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:01 am Bollywood actor's sister trapped in Mumbai's Oberoi Trident HotelAmong the many people who are awaiting the release of their family members from the clutches of the terrorists here is Bollywood actor Ashish Chaudhary, whose sister and brother-in-law are held hostage at the Oberoi Trident Hotel.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 9:00 am Narrow escape for 'Bigg Boss' participants in Mumbai terror attackContestants of the just concluded reality show 'Bigg Boss', who were to attend a bash thrown by model-actor Zulfi Syed, narrowly escaped a blast in Mumbai where terrorists went on the rampage, killing at least 101 people and injuring over 250.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 8:33 am Question marks over future of Haldia portWith increased siltation choking channels and reducing its navigability, a question mark hangs over the future of Haldia Port - a major conduit for trade in the country's east and northeast.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 6:31 am BCCI trying to convince England cricket officials to continue tourWith terror strikes in Mumbai late Wednesday night, officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are trying to convince the England team to continue with the ongoing tour in India.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 6:00 am Bourses closed but flights, trains resume from MumbaiTrading was suspended on all major bourses and security tightened at the airport and railway stations after one of the fiercest terror attacks here, India's commercial capital, since late Wednesday.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 5:30 am Mumbai flights running on timeDomestic and international flights in and out of Mumbai were operating normally Thursday, airport officials said here as the city woke up to its worst terrorist attack that saw at least 87 people being killed as armed men targeted seven places including the Taj and Oberoi hotels.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 4:30 am Enthusiastic Kashmiris in Doda wait for polling daySlogans, posters and rallies have heated up the election scene here. Inspired by the enthusiastic voter turnout in Kashmir Valley in the first two phases of the assembly polls, inhabitants of this mountainous belt northeast of Jammu are eagerly awaiting their turn.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 3:31 am Rajesh Khanna to make another comeback bidActor-politician Rajesh Khanna, who was perhaps Bollywood's first superstar, will make a comeback bid next year with 'Wafaa' in which he will be shown courting a much younger actress.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am 'People like Salman, but he likes me'She can't speak proper Hindi, but she sings Bollywood songs with ease. Asma Rafi, a contestant on music reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009', floors everyone with her humorous antics and powerful performances, but praise by Salman Khan has her thrilled to bits.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am I've proved all my critics wrong: Katrina KaifFive years into Bollywood, Britain-born actress Katrina Kaif is proud that she could prove wrong all those people who wrote her off during her initial days in the industry. She is one of the few actresses who can boast of giving six hits in a row.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 27 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am Assembly elections: Rahul Gandhi starts campaigning in New Delhi !Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi started his election campaign in New Delhi on Wednesday.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am Narendra Modi meets Sangh leaders; briefs on temple demolition!Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Sangh headquarters here to present his "case" on the alleged temple demolition in Gujarat.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am Sex racket: Court gives bail to 2 accomplices of Sonu Punjaban!A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to two alleged call girls who were working for Sonu Punjaban.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am I was given two Jehadi CDs, says Gujarat blast witness!One of the key witnesses in the July 26 city serial blast case said in her statement that an accused had given her two CDs containing inflammatory Jehadi material.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am SC-appointed panel visits Nelli, meets `83 carnage victims!The SC appointed Haresh Manda Commission on Wednesday visited the areas hit by 1983 Nelli carnage in Central Assam`s Morigaon district.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am Orissa Assembly proceedings stalled, house adjourned twice!Ruling BJP legislators stalled the proceedings in Orissa Assembly by storming into the well demanding immediate arrest of the killers of VHP leader Laxmanananda Saraswati, forcing two quick adjournments.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am I have passed on the mantle to my son: Deve Gowda!Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Wednesday said he has passed on the mantle of his party JDS to his son and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy as he (Gowda) is ``getting old.``Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am Journalist shot dead in Bihar!A correspondent of Hindi daily Hindustan was shot dead by unidentified persons in Bihar`s Samastipur district on Tuesday night, police said.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am `Killer rocks` in Rajasthan`s town a big election issue!Rocks protuding from hills through which a serpentine highway has been built in Lalsoth, a town in Rajasthan, have become a key election issue.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am Pre-poll survey predicts Congress victory in Delhi!Congress may return to power for the third consecutive term in Delhi, according to a pre-poll survey which claimed that the party will lose its vote share by 4.3 percent but still manage to pull through.Source: Zee News : States | 27 Nov 2008 | 1:05 am RASH OF TERROR ATTACKS IN MUMBAI20 killed, 348 injured as gunmen target rail terminus, luxury hotels; 40 taken hostageSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am CET to be spread over two days, counselling to be decentralisedKEA to meet representatives of private colleges in the first week of DecemberSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Pirates: India defends actionDeeply condoles loss of lives in incidentSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Asian police officer drops racism chargeLondon: Britain’s seniormost Asian police officer Tarique Ghaffur will quit the Metropolitan Police on Thursday with an out-of-court settlement of £3,00,000 for dropping racism charges against Met Police Commissioner Sir Ian ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am EC notice to Deora on BJP pleaNEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday sent a notice to Petroleum Minister Murli Deora acting on a complaint filed before it by the Bharatiya Janata Party that he had violated the model code of conduct for elections by suggesting that ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Copter crashesBareilly: An Army helicopter crashed into a river, killing its pilot Sachin Bhatia and injuring the co-pilot K.D. Bhatia near Uchnagaon. — ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Somchai rejects Army chief’s call for pollsNot putting pressure on Premier: Gen. AnupongSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Monica is my wife, says Abu SalemNew Delhi: Gangster Abu Salem once again publicly said on Wednesday that actress and former lover Monica Bedi was his wife, a claim which has been refuted by her. — ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Strict vigil on sensitive booths in M.P.3.64 crore electors to decide fate of 3,179 candidates in 230 Assembly constituenciesSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am Centre rushes NSG commandosNEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday condemned the terror attacks in Mumbai and assured Maharashtra of all help to cope with the situation, even as the Centre dispatched National Security Guard commandos to supplement the ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am
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