Priyanka perks up party workers at Amethi, Raebareli

Asked about comments of BJP leader LK Advani on Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka said that she would not like to comment on that as she was not a political person.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:46 pm

Apple tops the Fortune list of most admired cos in the world

Apple, for the second year in a row has topped the Fortune list of the most admired companies in the world, but no Indian company has made the cut.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:42 pm

Modi promises tight security for IPL

Modi said there is no threat to the IPL and the Indian government and Indian board is well prepared.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:41 pm

Satyam to introduce revenue-linked allowances, no variable pay

CEO of the company AS Murty said the variable compensation policy would be withdrawn from April 1 for all associates across Satyam.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:39 pm

CPI(M) reduced to a 'non-actor' in Indian politics: Somnath

Somnath Chatterjee on Tuesday said the CPI-M has reduced itself to a "non-actor" in national politics after withdrawing support to the Congress-led coalition.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:39 pm

FII net sell at Rs 741cr, DII net buy at Rs 524cr

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers of Rs 741.33 crore (provisional) today, according to data released by BSE.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:38 pm

Younus' decision to change travel plan saved us: Pak coach

Alam disclosed that normally both the teams leave the hotel together for the stadium at around 8.40 am, but the hosts were saved by skipper Younus' decision to go separately.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:37 pm

PM to hold first official meet with Benin prez after surgery

Manmohan Singh will have his first official engagement on Wednesday when he holds talks with president of Benin Boni Yayi.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:35 pm

Security would be high priority for the IPL

Top level security for players, officials and others would be very high on the agenda during the organisation of the second season of the Indian Premier League.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:29 pm

Congressmen urge Priyanka to enter poll fray, she declines - Hindu


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Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS): Congressmen in this Uttar Pradesh town on Tuesday raised a virtual chorus to request Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to join active politics.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:28 pm

EC declines common symbol for Chiranjeevi`s Praja Rajyam party!

In a setback to Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi ahead of polls, the Election Commission has declined to allot a common symbol to his party on the ground that only recognised political parties get it.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Train services disrupted as goods train derails in Uttar Pradesh!

Train services on the Lucknow-Raebareli-Pratapgarh section of the Northern Railway have been affected since early morning Tuesday after the derailment of a goods train.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Police arrests most wanted Maoist leaders in Orissa !

Two most wanted Maoist leaders, including an alleged mastermind in the killing of Hindu leader Laxmanananda Saraswati, have been arrested in Orissa, claims police.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Banglore road to be named after Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan!

The Karnataka Government has decided to name a road in Banglore after Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who sacrificed his life battling terrorists during the Mumbai attacks.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Nine killed, 15 injured in road accident in Jharkhand !

At least nine people were killed and 15 injured when a tractor carrying a marriage party hit a bus here, police said Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

BSP to contest all Lok Sabha seats from Gujarat - Hindu


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BSP to contest all Lok Sabha seats from Gujarat
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Ahmedabad (IANS): The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has decided to field candidates from all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, it said Tuesday.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Lahore Test called off after attack!

The Lahore second test between Sri Lanka and hosts Pakistan has been called off after a gun attack on the touring team bus injuring players, a Sri Lankan cricket board official told reporters.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

`Terrorists behind attack on SL cricketers`!

An attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team Tuesday in the Pakistani city of Lahore was likely the work of "well-trained terrorists," its police chief said.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

FBI chief on India visit!

FBI chief Robert Mueller will arrive in India on Tuesday and hold talks with top govt officials.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

India`s indigenous aircraft carrier may be named INS Vikrant!

In line with the tradition of naming new warships of the same type on decommissioned ones, India`s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) being built at Kochi may be named after the legendary INS Vikrant.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Owner `to donate` Mahatma`s belongings!

US-based owner of Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia has offered to "donate" the rare collection to India.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

It`s a shocking incident: Chidambaram!

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday strongly condemned the shootout near Lahore`s Gaddafi Stadium, in which six Sri Lankan players were injured, and said the security of the players was "hopelessly inadequate".
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Congress gen secy Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka to arrive in Amethi today !

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi`s daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and her brother, AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will arrive here Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Dhoni happy to have escaped Pakistan tour

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday, expressed shock at the terror attack on Sri Lankan cricketers.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:27 pm

Sri Lankan cricketers wounded in Pakistan attack

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - A dozen gunmen attacked Sri Lanka's cricket team on Tuesday with rifles, grenades and rockets, wounding six players and a British coach and killing at least eight Pakistanis in Lahore, officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:24 pm

Pak PM condemns attack on Sri Lankan cricketers

Gilani telephoned Rajapaksa, currently in Kathmandu on an official visit, to express his regrets over the incident.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:24 pm

JSPL bags Rs 42,000 cr coal-to-liquid project

Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) today said it has bagged the prestigious $8 billion (Rs 42,000 crore) project to convert coal into liquid petroleum and would produce 80,000 barrels of crude oil a day.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:13 pm

FBI chief meets Chidambaram - Times of India


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FBI chief meets Chidambaram
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NEW DELHI: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) chief Robert Mueller on Tuesday met home minister P Chidambaram to discuss security and counter terrorism measures with US assistance.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:54 am

CPM retains sitting MPs in list for LS polls - Indian Express


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CPM retains sitting MPs in list for LS polls
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Kolkata: The CPI(M) led left front in West Bengal on Tuesday released its list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The Left Front will contest all 42 seats in which the CPI(M) alone will put up candidates in 32 seats.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:50 am

India uses Lahore attack to put pressure on Pakistan

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India bemoaned the efforts of rival Pakistan to quash militancy after gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore on Tuesday, warning of similar assaults in the region unless Islamabad completely cracked down.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:41 am

Dhoni shines as India beat Kiwis in one dayer

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - India thumped New Zealand by 53 runs in a rain-shortened one-day international at Napier on Tuesday to draw first blood in the five-match series.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:36 am

GMR Infra promoter hikes stake to 74.26%

GMR Holdings has hiked its stake in GMR Infrastructure, a company it promotes, to 74.26 per cent after purchasing one lakh shares through an open-market transaction.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:26 am

Goldman Sachs sees rupee rising 10% in 12 mths

The Indian rupee will bounce from its record low levle of close to Rs 52 against the greenback and will gain about 10 per cent in 12 months once overseas borrowings resume, Goldman Sachs has said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:24 am

India overpower Black Caps

Three wickets in four balls by Harbhajan Singh, a superb captain's knock by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and half-centuries from Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina helped India to a 53-run win on the Duckworth-...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am

Left Front announces candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Making a head-start over other political parties in West Bengal, the ruling Left Front combine on Tuesday announced names of its candidates in all 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state, bringing in 18 new...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am

Priyanka Gandhi visits Amethi

The gathering was strictly closed to the media. Priyanka, who reached the venue at around 11.50 am, stayed at the camp for around an hour and interacted with the Sewadal workers.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am

Pak airlifts Lankan team after attack

] by a Pakistan airforce helicopter to facilitate their return to Colombo at the earliest following the gun attack on the team bus early Tuesday morning.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to rush to Pakistan

terrorist atack on Sri Lankan cricket team which left six cricketers injured.Bogollagama, who is in Nepal, has been instructed to leave for Pakistan immediately following the attack, a statement relea...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am

Pakistan sets up probe team

] to "enemies" of the two countries, Pakistan on Tuesday said it had set up a special investigation team to probe the incident in which seven members of the visiting team were injured and eight other ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:23 am

Australia to reopen dairy exports to India

"India's changing demographics, particularly its growing middle class and urbanization, is creating real potential for the trade growth and Australia is well placed to provide high-value dairy product...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am

Insulin drug trial in India shows promise in treating diabetes

Washington, Mar 3 : In an international trial conducted in eight countries, including India, has shown that using biphasic BIAsp 30 insulin can lead to significant clinical improvements and greater pa...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am

Mutual funds regain Rs 5-trn mark in assets

The country's mutual fund industry regained the Rs 5,00,000 crore-mark in assets, after a gap of four months, with Reliance MF maintaining its top position as its average assets under management (AUM) increased to nearly Rs 5,500 crore at the end of February.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am

Pak Army run SCO denies hand behind Mumbai attack

Islamabad, Mar.3 : The Pakistan government controlled Special Communication Organisation (SCO) has denied involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am

India goes 1-0 up in ODIs against NZ

The tourists have won a rain-affected game one by 53 runs in Napier by restricting New Zealand to 162-9 off 28 overs. Earlier India had scored 273-4 off 38 overs before the rain returned and the Duckw...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am

Satyam to scrap flexi pay, link allowances to revenue

Satyam Computer Services will scrap the variable pay policy and introduce a revenue-linked allowance from next month for a section of associates in a bid to minimise cost.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:20 am

DIIs fail to absorb aggressive FII sales

Domestic institutional investors (DII) failed to absorb aggressive foreign institutional investors (FII) selling and the Instanex FII index dropped 2.20% to 190.28 at close. The Instanex DII 15 portfolio underperformed, down 2.37% and Sensex was lower by 2.09% and Nifty was down 1.95%.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:17 am

Delhi HC stays auctioning of Gandhiji's belongings - Hindu


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Delhi HC stays auctioning of Gandhiji's belongings
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New Delhi (PTI): Efforts to stall the auction of Mahatma Gandhi's five personal belongings in New York were stepped up on Tuesday with Ahmedabad-based Navjivan Trust moving the Delhi High Court which passed an interim injunction order to prevent the ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:10 am

It's advantage BJP in Madhya Pradesh - Hindu


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Bhopal (PTI): The ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh has a big edge over its arch rival Congress in the state in the ensuing general elections, if the records of the last Parliamentary polls in the State are any indication.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:10 am

Tata unveils Nano Europa at Geneva Motor Show

Tata Motors, the country's third largest car maker, today showcased the Nano Europa at the 79th Geneva Motor Show, intended for a future launch in select international markets.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 11:07 am

Aurobindo license generic drugs to Pfizer

Aurobindo Pharma has licensed an array of generic pills and injectibles to Pfizer, the biggest pharmaceutical company in the world.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 10:57 am

Pak condemns terror attack, sets up probe team

Blaming the attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore to "enemies" of the two countries, Pakistan today said it had set up a special investigation team to probe the incident in which seven members of the visiting team were injured and eight other persons killed.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Mar 2009 | 10:53 am

AP poll scene hots up as parties try to take ad-vantage - Indian Express


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Hyderabad: * A silhouette, identified by the beard and heavy voice as of N Chandrababu Naidu, is being interviewed by an invisible journalist.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 10:45 am

Pakistan minister blames India for Sri Lanka team attack

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani minister accused India of being behind the attack on Sri Lanka's cricket team in the city of Lahore on Tuesday, saying the attackers had crossed into Pakistan from India.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 10:08 am

Attack threatens sport in sub-continent

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Scenes of bloodshed on the streets of Lahore after gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan team bus instantly ended any hopes Pakistan might have held of coaxing the cricketing world back to its grounds.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 9:32 am

Six killed, six Sri Lanka cricketers hurt in Lahore terror attack

Six policemen were killed and at least six Sri Lankan cricketers injured Tuesday when heavily armed gunmen attacked the team cavalcade when it was on its way to the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore. The cricketers were evacuated by an army helicopter as Sri Lanka cancelled its Pakistan tour.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 9:30 am

Dos and don’ts for political parties - Express Buzz


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HYDERABAD: The Model Code of Conduct of the Elections Commission which came into force has many do’s and don’ts for the political parties to observe.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 9:22 am

CNN-IBN Exclusive: Somnath Chatterjee's last stand - IBNLive.com


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For the past five years Speaker of the 14th Lok Sabha Somnath Chatterjee has tried his best to maintain dignity and decorum of the Parliament.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 7:34 am

Sri Lanka condemns attack on its cricketers

Sri Lanka Tuesday described as 'appalling' the terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan's Lahore city.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 6:30 am

Pakistan says Lahore cricket attack copycat of Mumbai

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - The attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan on Tuesday bore the hallmarks of the same militants that carried out the attack on Mumbai in November, a senior Pakistan official said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 6:24 am

Gartner: U.S. cos eye more offshoring, Indian firms tentative

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Recession-hit U.S. companies are tilting towards increasing IT offshoring work but few Indian software firms have been chasing these deals, Gartner's India research head said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 6:19 am

PDK chief arrested for pro-LTTE speech - Express Buzz


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SALEM: The Periyar Dravida Kazagam (PDK) president Kolathur Mani was arrested on Monday at Mettur, allegedly for an inflammatory speech made in support of the LTTE.
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Source: Google News India - India | 3 Mar 2009 | 6:02 am

5 policemen killed, 6 Sri Lankan players hurt in Lahore attack

Five policemen were killed and six Sri Lankan cricket team members were injured Tuesday morning when gunmen opened fire at the bus carrying the cricketers here, the police said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 5:00 am

Firing in Lahore: Report

A shootout took place Tuesday morning near the Gaddafi cricket ground in Lahore as the Sri Lankan cricket team was passing by, Geo TV said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 4:01 am

Chinese graduates go under the knife to get job

Appearance matters. That's what some job-seeking Chinese college graduates say.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 4:00 am

Farhan Akhtar tries his hand at comedy

After playing two thought provoking roles as wannabe singer and wannabe actor in 'Rock On' and 'Luck By Chance', Farhan Akhtar is all set to try his hand at comedy for the first time in 'Kartik Calling Kartik'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 3:00 am

Sexy '13B' song lands in censor trouble

In 1994, when Alisha Chinoy sang 'Sexy, sexy, sexy mujhe log bole' for the Govinda-Karisma Kapoor starrer 'Khuddaar', the censor board took umbrage and the song had to be changed to 'Baby, baby, baby'. History seems to have repeated itself as a number, 'Sexy mama', in forthcoming horror film '13B' has now landed in trouble.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 3:00 am

Lok Sabha poll dates today

The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections Monday afternoon.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Mar 2009 | 1:30 am

Pakistan's women struggle for recognition

KARACHI (Reuters) - At an age when most women in Pakistan are settling down to married life, Qanita Jalil is preparing for what could be her last shot at making her name as a cricketer in her conservative homeland.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:08 am

‘Sonia to have final say on seat sharing’

Berhampore: Congress president Sonia Gandhi would take the final decision on seat sharing between her party and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha elections, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here on Monday. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

BJP leaves 7 seats to RLD in U.P.

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday formally announced its seat-sharing alliance with the Rashtriya Lok Dal for the Lok Sabha elections. Although the ‘formula’ was not publicly disclosed, senior BJP leaders ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Income Tax cell to monitor poll expenses

Election Commission will zero in on violations
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Lok Sabha elections from April 16 to May 13

New Delhi: The general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha will be held in five phases, on April 16, 23 and 30, and May 7 and 13. A total of 714 million voters — an increase of 43 million over the 2004 elections — will elect 543 ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Congress, DMK ties perfect, says Azad

CHENNAI: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress general secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu, on Monday held discussions with Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M. Karunanidhi and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC)’s functionaries ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Polls in State on April 16 and 23

PR president Chiranjeevi to contest Tirupati Assembly seat
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Third Front launch on March 12: Gowda

BANGALORE: The Third Front — a political alternative to the United Progressive Alliance and the National Democratic Alliance — will be formally launched on March 12. Announcing this at a press conference here on Monday, ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Two-phase polls in State

17 constituencies to have elections on April 23, 11 on April 30
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Modi beats model code, appoints six parliamentary secretaries

He inducts them hours before EC announced Lok Sabha poll schedule
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

Third Front launch on March 12: Gowda

Bangalore: The former Prime Minister and JD (S) supremo Deve Gowda on Monday announced the formation of the Third Front — an amalgamation of eight parties including the Left and touted as a political alternative to the Congress and the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Mar 2009 | 12:00 am

India sets dates for April-May general election

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will hold a general election between April 16 and May 13, election officials said on Monday, kicking off a mammoth process in which 714 million people will be able to cast their votes.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Mar 2009 | 9:29 pm

Pakistan's Zardari faces growing turmoil - rival

NAROWAL, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will see growing turmoil unless he takes steps to bolster democracy as opposition coalesces around a demand for an independent judiciary, his main rival said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Mar 2009 | 8:19 pm

Most wanted Maoist leaders arrested in Orissa

Two most wanted Maoist leaders, including an alleged mastermind in the killing of Hindu leader Laxmanananda Saraswati, were arrested in Orissa Monday, the police said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Mar 2009 | 6:02 pm

Yes Bank plans expansion, bets on north Indian market to grow

Yes Bank is planning to open 133 more branches across the country by March 2010 of which 70 will be in north India, a senior company official said here Monday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Mar 2009 | 6:01 pm