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If there is anything more tragic than India's Muslims having to vouch for their nationalism in the aftermath of every terrorist strike, it is the insane utterances of some of their self-appointed saviours.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 2:18 pm

31 women in fray for last phase of J&K Assembly election - Hindu


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31 women in fray for last phase of J&K Assembly election
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Jammu (PTI): Thirtyone women, including the widow of a protester who committed suicide during the Amarnath land transfer agitation, are among 393 contestants in fray in the final phase of JK Assembly elections on December 24.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:57 pm

Gehlot to expand Ministry after assembly session - Hindu


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Jaipur (PTI): A day after he inducted 13 members into his ministry, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today said he would expand it further after the first session of the legislative assembly in January.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:57 pm

Mumbai terror strikes has brought Pak's role to the fore: Cohen - Hindu


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Mumbai terror strikes has brought Pak's role to the fore: Cohen
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Chennai (PTI): Terming the Lashkar-e-Taiba's Mumbai terror strikes as a 'brilliant stupidity', noted US strategic analyst Stephen P Cohen said the attacks had brought to the fore Pakistan's role in assisting terror outfits.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:57 pm

Interpol chief meets Chidambaram, offers help

Interpol chief Ronald K. Noble met Home Minister P. Chidambaram and offered all possible international assistance in probing the Mumbai terror strikes.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:42 pm

Man deserts wife for giving birth to daughter

A man deserted his wife in Chhattisgarh when she gave birth to a girl despite having undergone a tubectomy in order not to have any more children.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:41 pm

Canadian economy heading towards recession

As the Canadian economy heads towards recession, the positive growth momentum is expected to slow down during the first quarter of 2009.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:39 pm

Trident will not entertain Pak nationals: Keswani - Press Trust of India


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Trident will not entertain Pak nationals: Keswani
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Mumbai Dec 20 (PTI) The Trident hotel, which is to reopen tomorrow after last month's terror siege, today said it would not entertain any Pakistani national in its luxury establishment.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:35 pm

China blocks access to New York Times web site

"It might be a technical problem," said Tang Rui, an officer with the government's International Press Center in Beijing, declining to elaborate.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:32 pm

Dhondy book lands as 'evidence' in Charles Sobhraj case

Dhondy's book has been submitted to the office of Nepal attorney general by the lawyers hired by the family of an American tourist who was killed in 1975.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:28 pm

Obama likely to name Dennis Blair as intelligence chief

US president-elect Barack Obama is expected to name retired navy admiral Dennis Blair as his top official for overseeing intelligences agencies.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:27 pm

Pak has not done enough after Mumbai terror attacks: Rice

Pakistan has taken some "positive steps" after the Mumbai terror attacks for which India has blamed a Pakistan-based group but "they are not nearly enough: Rice
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:22 pm

Drunk Oz teacher fired for allegedly flashing breasts at students

According to an anonymous letter sent by a "very concerned parent" to the Daily Telegraph, the education officers had launched an investigation.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:20 pm

Prince William keeps beard for Kate date

Prince William was out with girlfriend Kate Middleton but still has not had a shave.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:12 pm

3 undersea cable cuts hit India Internet traffic

T hree major undersea cables -- the Sea Me We 4, Sea Me We3, and FLAG -- were cut, considerably slowing down India's internet and voice traffic. The extent of the damage is still being assessed.The vo...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:05 pm

New ships, radars to tighten coastline security

Mumbai attacks , when terrorists used sea route to strike the city, the government today took a host of measures, including acquisition of ships, installation of radars and setting up of new coast gua...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:05 pm

Nanavati commission given one year extension

Gujarat government has given one year extension to Justice Nanavati and Justice Mehta Commission probing 2002 Godhra and post-Godhra communal riots, state government officials said on Thursday."The co...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:05 pm

PM gives excellence awards to scientists, technologists

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday gave away the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards to 21 scientists, institutions and to Mahindra and Mahindra for their flagship vehicle Scorpio.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:02 pm

With Indian-built satellite, Ariane set for lift-off from Kourou

The countdown has begun for the launch of Ariane-5 rocket from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, South America, early Sunday, carrying the Indian-built European satellite W2M along with Eutelsat's Hot Bird 9 satellite for broadcasting services, a top space official said here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:02 pm

Himachal to promote artefacts in foreign shores

Himachal Pradesh will participate in international exhibitions to popularise its artefacts in foreign countries, officials said Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:02 pm

City Union Bank to cut lending rates by 50 bps

The Kumbakonam-based City Union Bank will cut its benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) by 50 basis points by the month-end, a top company official said here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:02 pm

Mumbai hotels prepare for partial reopening

MUMBAI, India -- The two luxury hotels targeted in the Mumbai terror attacks prepared Saturday to reopen for the first time since the rampages that killed 164 people and left the Oberoi and Taj Mahal...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:02 pm

Two criminals killed by Uttar Pradesh police

Two criminals were shot dead in an encounter here, police said Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:02 pm

22 ministers in new Madhya Pradesh government take oath

Twenty-two ministers, including two women, of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Shivraj Singh Chouhan were administered oath of office in the Madhya Pradesh capital by Governor Balram Jakhar here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:02 pm

Saurashtra beats Hyderabad by 105 runs

A seven-wicket haul by left arm leg spinner Ravindra Jadeja has kept alive Saurashtra's hope of entering the knock out round in the Elite Division Ranji Trophy.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:54 pm

Buddhadeb advocates third alternative at Centre - Press Trust of India


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Buddhadeb advocates third alternative at Centre
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Kolkata, Dec 20 (PTI) Virtually kicking off the poll campaign for the coming Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee today strongly pitched for a third alternative at the Centre minus the Congress and BJP.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm

Terror law matter for people of India: US!

The United States has said India`s move to bring in a new anti-terror law in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks was a "matter for the people and the government" of the country.
Source: Zee News : India National | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm

MoU with Oman and Indonesia approved!

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman and Indonesia.
Source: Zee News : India National | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm

India may launch air strikes inside Pakistan: Report!

India has repeatedly said that it was not considering any military action against Pakistan. However, a report has claimed that India could well launch air strikes in the PoK as well as other places in the neighbouring country.
Source: Zee News : India National | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm

US closely monitoring Indo-Pak relations after Mumbai attacks!

Lauding India for its "measured response" in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror strikes, a top Pentagon official has said that US is keeping a close watch on the developments taking place in New Delhi and Islamabad.
Source: Zee News : India National | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm

"Call off composite dialogue with Pak"!

BJP has suggested that the government should call off composite dialogue with Pakistan.
Source: Zee News : India National | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm

Goa beach parties banned in wake of Mumbai blast

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Authorities in India's tourist destination of Goa have banned Christmas and New Year parties on its beaches, following security threats after the Mumbai attacks, a top police officer said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:30 pm

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Goa govt bans New Year beach parties
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20 Dec 2008, 1732 hrs IST, PTI PANAJI: After initial reluctance, Goa government on Saturday decided to ban the beach parties on the Goa's coastline during Christmas and New Year in view of heightened terror threat perception.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:18 pm

Security challenge in Srinagar on last day of polling - Hindu


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Security challenge in Srinagar on last day of polling
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Srinagar (IANS): As the authorities gear up for the last phase of the staggered Jammu and Kashmir elections on Wednesday, the biggest worry for them is how to stop an anti-poll rally by Muslim separatists in Srinagar, which also votes that day.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:09 pm

Gambhir, Dravid sparkle before England rally

MOHALI, India (Reuters) - India batsmen Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid put on a record 314-run partnership before spinner Graeme Swann led an England fightback in the second test on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:31 am

Confessions of LeT recee man Fahim - Times Now.tv


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Confessions of LeT recee man Fahim
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More evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai Terror plot came from the interrogation of Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) fundraiser -- Fahim Ansari.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:23 am

Oil prices likely to remain in $45-60 range: analysts

Crude oil prices are likely to remain at between $45-60 per barrel in 2009 as recessionary trends across the world have reduced demand, five analysts tracking the sector said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:21 am

West Bengal lagging behind in CDM projects

Despite having huge potential in CDM projects be it waste management, composting, land fills projects, the state of West Bengal is lagging behind many of the other states in India in execution of
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 10:28 am

Information Security is now both technological and human, says PwC

India Inc is now focussing on people-related controls apart from technology for security, with over 80 per cent organisations focusing on employee awareness programmes, says a new survey done by the
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 9:42 am

Ronaldo can emulate Pele and Maradona, says Ferguson

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has the potential to become as great a player as Pele or Diego Maradona, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 9:31 am

NAL inks pact with M for 4 to 5-seater aircraft

??????The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore, has entered into the country's first public-private JV in aircraft design with Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) to produce
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 9:17 am

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Press Trust of India - 5 hours ago
New Delhi, Dec 20 (PTI) Interpol Secretary General Ronald K Noble today met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and promised all help to secure details of the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks.
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Source: Google News India - India | 20 Dec 2008 | 9:16 am

Interpol to help procure details of Mumbai terrorists

As the UPA government closely co-ordinates with international security agencies in the probe of 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, Interpol Secretary General Ronald K Noble today met Union Home Minister P
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 9:09 am

Cable breaks cut Internet in Mideast, South Asia

CAIRO (Reuters) - Breaks in three submarine cables which link Europe and the Middle East have disrupted Internet and international telephone services in parts of the Middle East and South Asia, officials said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 9:00 am

26/11 fallout: Maharashtra to enforce registration of private yachts

The Home department of Maharashtra will soon submit a report to suggest ways to account for the unregistered yachts of rich and famous of Mumbai and prevent their misuse.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 9:00 am

Nine new Coast Guard Stations to beef up security

Nine new Coast Guard stations would be set up in different parts of the country, mainly on the coasts of Arabian Sea, as a part of a major rejig of the coastal security in the aftermath of the Mumbai
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:59 am

The week that was: Most popular on Reuters

REUTERS - Here is a roundup of the most popular stories over the week from the world of business, politics, general news and entertainment.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:55 am

Pakistanis more gloomy about prospects - poll

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistanis are becoming increasingly pessimistic about prospects for their country and for themselves, a U.S.-based group that promotes democracy found in a poll.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:51 am

India won't levy admin tax on 3G spectrum - official

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's telecom commission, the top decision-making government body for the sector, has rejected the regulator's proposal to levy an administrative charge on firms winning 3G spectrum in an auction due in January, a spokesman for the union telecoms ministry said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:43 am

Govt asks RoC to submit Satyam deal report in 3 wks

The government has asked Register of Companies to look into the Satyam-Maytas deal and submit the report within three weeks.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:31 am

E-Auction for Tea inaugurated at Kochi

??????Bidding adieu to the 147-year-old manual tea auctions in South India, electronic auctioning of tea was formally inaugurated here today by Union minister of state for Commerce and Power,
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 7:24 am

Ess Dee's Dutta plans to set up pharma park

Ess Dee Aluminium chairman & managing director Sudip Dutta plans to foray into the pharmaceuticals sector.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:54 am

In gloomy nation, church advises low key Christmas

Twelve-year-old Sonu wore the Santa mask and hopped from one car window to another at the traffic signal, trying to spread some Christmas cheer and cajoling people into buying his wares. But he found the mood unusually glum.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:01 am

Dravid, Gambhir take India to 302/1 in Mohali Test

Rahul Dravid scored his 26th Test century and along with Gautam Gambhir took India to 302/1 at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test against England at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:00 am

Post-Mumbai media code inadequate, monitors say

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Guidelines agreed to by Indian news broadcasters after wide criticism of their coverage of the Mumbai attacks are unlikely to stop them from overstepping the mark again, media groups said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Dec 2008 | 4:01 am

Second day of Mohali cricket Test begins

The second day's play of the second Test match of the RBS Cup between India and England began at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali at 9 a.m. Saturday, 30 minutes ahead of schedule to compensate the time lost Friday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 20 Dec 2008 | 4:00 am

Kalpana Lajmi wants to work with 'relative' Deepika Padukone

Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, who wrote the political drama 'Singhasan' with Aishwarya Rai in mind, nows wants to make it with Deepika Padukone, who is a distant relative.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:31 am

Nandana Sen flies across skyscrapers on motorbike!

This has got to be one of the most dangerous stunts ever performed by an actress - Bengali beauty Nandana Sen, who is doing a cross between Lara Croft and Charlie's Angels in Cape Town in her next film, revved up a motorbike and sped from the rooftop of a 30-storey building right on to the adjacent skyscraper!
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:31 am

2008: Bollywood's year of 'wreckoning'

Big banners flopped, the global meltdown spelt a cash crunch, the Mumbai terror attack kept audiences away for a while and even the small-budget wonders weren't that wonderful. Bollywood, a part of India's Rs.513 billion ($10.8 billion) entertainment and media industry, tried very hard to rock on in 2008 but had very little to cheer about.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:30 am

Two criminals killed in encounter in UP

The Lucknow police shot dead two criminals in an encounter here late Friday night, officials said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:31 am

“No need for embarrassment”

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Minority Affairs A. R. Antulay remained unfazed. In a brief interaction with journalists in Parliament, Mr. Antulay held his ground, saying the Congress had no reason to be embarrassed by what he said. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Christmas day bandh called off in Orissa

Bhubaneswar: Sangh Parivar organisations on Thursday called off their proposed Orissa bandh on Christmas day to protest against the “failure” of the government to arrest the culprits behind the killing of senior VHP leader ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Antulay ‘submits resignation’

Sack him immediately, says Opposition
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Bird flu under control: Centre

NEW DELHI: The High Security Animal Disease Laboratory in Bhopal has not reported any poultry sample testing positive for bird flu in any part of the country, including Assam and West Bengal. There is no further report of unusual mortality of ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Ajmal’s village sealed: Sharif

“Pakistan at this time is presenting a picture of a failed state”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

JD(U) leader acquitted

Patna: Janata Dal (United) leader Prabhunath Singh was acquitted by a fast track court along with seven others, including his brother, in a double murder case of 1992, the fourth case in less than two months in which he has been exonerated. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Green cover regeneration in ATR

Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Forest Department officials are making effective use of the recent North East monsoon showers in the Anaimalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) near Pollachi by implementing “Aiding Natural Regeneration” programme for ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

SP protests rise in prices of essentials

NEW DELHI: The Samajwadi Party staged a demonstration here on Friday against the rise in the prices of essential commodities.
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

U.S. gives lifeline to auto industry

WASHINGTON: U.S. President George Bush on Friday announced $13.4 billion in emergency loans to prevent the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler, and another $4 billion available for the hobbled automakers in February with the entire bailout ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Swraj Paul presides over House of Lords

London: NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul scripted history by becoming the first Asian to preside over the House of Lords which, coincidentally, witnessed an absorbing debate on the Mumbai terror attacks and Sachin Tendulkar’s ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

Watch 'Jumbo' and read its comics too

Children looking forward to animation film 'Jumbo', which has Bollywood stars doing the voice-overs, now have more reason to smile. Apart from the movie, they can also get themselves 'Jumbo' comics and activity books.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Dec 2008 | 6:32 pm

Randeep Hooda falls off horse, breaks ankle

Actor Randeep Hooda, who is set to appear in Ketan Mehta's forthcoming film 'Rang Rasiya', broke his ankle after he fell off a horse during a game of polo here Friday, his publicist said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Dec 2008 | 6:31 pm

Chhattisgarh reshuffles 14 IAS officers

In the first ever reshuffle after retaining power in the November assembly polls, Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday reshuffled 14 officers of the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Dec 2008 | 6:30 pm