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Hotel Taj receives second e-mail threat!Days after receiving a threat e-mail originating from Pakistan, another such mail was received by the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace and Tower on March 31 threatening to carry out an explosion, police officials said.Source: Zee News : States | 3 Apr 2009 | 2:06 pm `Pawar`s move to attend Third front rally a shocker`!Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar`s decision to attend the Third Front rally at Bhubaneshwar has come as a shocker for Congress, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said.Source: Zee News : States | 3 Apr 2009 | 2:06 pm Three militants killed in Manipur!Three suspected militants were killed in separate encounters with security personnel in Manipur, police said Friday.Source: Zee News : States | 3 Apr 2009 | 2:06 pm Hamilton, McLaren team can be expelled from Formula OneWorld Champion Lewis Hamilton and his McLaren team could be expelled from Formula One after being found guilty of lying and cheating.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 1:05 pm Jack Tweed to leave Jade Goody's wake earlyLate Jade Goody's hubby Jack Tweed, 21, will have to leave her wake early on April 4 in order to avoid breaking his curfew.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 1:00 pm Liz Hurley brands splitsville rumours as 'absolute nonsense'Hollywood actress Liz Hurley has rebuffed rumours that her marriage is on the rocks, and branded them as "absolute nonsense".Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:58 pm GM prepared for possible bankruptcyAiling US auto giant General Motors has said it is "prepared" for bankruptcy proceedings if not able to restructure out of court, according to a regulatory filing it made to the Treasury Department.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:53 pm I will not ride Nano: Mamata Banerjee"I will not ride the Nano which has been manufactured with the people's blood," said Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:53 pm I will never ride Nano: Mamata Banerjee"I will not ride the Nano which has been manufactured with the people's blood," said Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:53 pm Polls to bring in Rs 600 crore business for media cosThe media industry is looking forward to the general elections as a major stimulus and expects business worth Rs 600 crore from promotional campaigns of various parties.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:52 pm Bollywood producers on strike from tomorrowFilm producers are all set to go on an indefinite strike from Saturday, stalling any new film releases in these theatres.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:49 pm Obama tells JK Rowling he is Harry Potter fanPresident Obama has revealed that he is a huge fan of the Harry Potter series, and even told its author JK Rowling about it.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:49 pm No 'fourth front', we are part of UPA: Lalu Prasad - Times of India
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:47 pm Pawar skips BJD-Left-NCP rally - Economic Times
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:47 pm BHEL defies global blues, posts 33% growthThe global recession had not had much impact on Public sector Bharat Hheavy Electricals here, which achieved an all time-high turnover of Rs 7,413 crore, a 33 per cent growth over last year, a top company official said today.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:44 pm Eating chocolate 'can help improve your maths'Bad at maths? Gorge on chocolates before you attempt your next examination.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:44 pm Madonna's adoption bid rejected by Malawi courtMadonna on Friday lost her bid to adopt a second child from Malawi, after a judge turned down her interim application.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:40 pm Silent Sun upsets scientist's calculationsScientists had reported last year that they observed no sunspots on 266 days of 366 saying that the solar cycle had hit the bottom in 2008.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:39 pm CPSE officers to get pay hikes in 2-3 monthsAbout four lakh officers of the central public sector enterprises (CPSE) will receive pay hike in the range of Rs 5,000-15,000 per month and the revised scales will come into effect in the next two-three months, public sector enterprises' umbrella body Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) said today.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:38 pm ANALYSIS - G20 kickstarts trade, but Doha deal languishesGENEVA (Reuters) - G20 leaders have kickstarted stalling world trade with a substantial infusion of funds to finance export credits, but promises to agree a new Doha trade deal and battle protectionism remain vague.Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:37 pm Tipu Sultan's throne finial sold for 389,600 poundsA gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger ofMysore, has been auctioned for 3,89,600 pounds, auctioneers Bonhams has said.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:37 pm Aviva unit to slash 1,690 jobs in UK"... There is expected to be a reduction of 1,100 permanent roles by the end of 2009.... In addition, 590 contract positions will be closed over the next few months," Norwich Union Life said.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm Priyanka's father-in-law diesThe father-in-law of Priyanka Vadra died in the national capital, his family said on Friday.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm Beckham's World Cup dreams brightening with every gameMidfielder David Beckham's chances of going to the World Cup are increasing with every game.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm Better coal stocks may reduce power cutsCoal supplies appear to have improved in the last one month with 68 per cent of the power plants having stock of more than seven days, a development that could lead to lesser power cuts during the summer season.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:33 pm Fitch downdrades Wockhardt's long-term ratingRating agency Fitch has downgraded the rating of drug firm Wockhardt following the firm's announcement of corporate debt restructuring.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm CBI to seek details of Raju's bank accounts in USThe CBI probing the multi-crore financial scam in Satyam Computer will soon approach the US to get the details of the IT company's disgraced founder B Ramalinga Raju's bank account.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:31 pm MFs lose Rs 37,000cr assets in FY'09The country's mutual fund industry witnessed a nearly Rs 37,000 crore decline in its assets in the financial year 2008-09, with top fund house Reliance MF accounting for a little less than one-third of the losses.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:30 pm B'wood producers on strike from SatAfter failing to resolve the issue of profit sharing with multiplex owners, the film producers are all set to go on an indefinite strike from tomorrow, stalling any new film releases in these theatres.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:29 pm Congress criticises BJP manifesto, calls Advani weak - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:29 pm Bandyopadhyay new MD in Rel Money mgt rejigAnil Dhirubhai Ambani Group firm Reliance Money today announced restructuring its senior management team as part of the company's growth plans, following which Sudip Bandyopadhyay, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been elevated as the managing director of the company.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:23 pm Al-Qaida to hit Europe than US: ObamaPresident Barack Obama warned Friday that al-Qaida is more likely to attack targets in Europe than in the United States, urging his NATO allies to unite behind his Afghan war strategy.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:20 pm Obama's G-20 sojourn, a bag of mixed resultsAmerican and British dailies have described president Obama's first trip abroad as Head of State as a bag of mixed results.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:20 pm No intention to borrow from IMF: PMPrime Minister Manmohan Singh told the global community that India is willing to increase its contribution to the International Monetary Fund but does not intend to borrow any money from the multilateral lending agency.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:18 pm Comparison of BJP, Congress manifestosIt calls for reviving of anti-terrorism mechanism that has been dismantled by the Congress. The party says it will improve upon POTA to ensure it is more effective as an instrument of deterrence.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:17 pm UPA deserters can return, says Antony - Economic Times
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:16 pm 26/11: Kasab under round-the-clock surveillanceWith trial to commence in a couple of days, the lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai terror attack case, Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab is under heavy surveillance, round the clock, by members of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at the high-security Arthur road central jail.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:15 pm Sanjay hurt by SC decision disallowing him to contest polls - Hindu
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:14 pm Assam CM seeks exact nature of his duties from EC - Hindu
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:14 pm 10-yr jail for insulting Thai monarchyA Thai citizen was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of insulting the king and his family by posting edited photos of the monarchy on the Internet, a court said.Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:04 pm G-20 summit, different approch by Obama and Manmohan - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:02 am BJP offers tax cuts, tough Pakistan policyNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised low taxes and interest rates to revive a slowing economy and a tough posture on Pakistan in an election manifesto on Friday aimed at boosting its poll ratings.Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:35 am VHP warns of Amarnath-like protest if Varun not freed soon - Business Standard
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am Full Text: BJP manifesto for General Elections 2009 - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:12 am Airport terror threat a false alarm, say officials - IBNLive.com
Source: Google News India - India | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:54 am Blistering counter-attack ends New Zealand's advantageWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand were ruing two hours of blistering shot-making by India's batsmen as the advantage they had built after tea evaporated by the close of play on the first day of the third and final test on Friday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 7:43 am India tail ensure third test v New Zealand in balanceWELLINGTON (Reuters) - Harbhajan Singh and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni resurrected India's innings after tea with half centuries on the first day of the third test against New Zealand to lead them to 375 for nine at the close of play.Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:54 am Being my daughter is a disadvantage for Shruti: Kamal HaasanTamil thespian Kamal Haasan says his name is a 'disadvantage' for his daughter Shruti Haasan but 'she will have to live with it'.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:31 am ELECTION EYE - Pawar pulls out of Third Front rallyNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The following is a snapshot of recent developments in India's general election campaign. (The sources are mentioned in brackets)Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:21 am After much thought, Congress picks Suresh Patel to take on AdvaniWith the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani in the fray, the Congress thought long about who to field from the Gujarat constituency. And after a fortnight of deliberations fixed on legislator Suresh Patel, said a party leader.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:02 am Stripped tribal woman wants to fight Assam pollsA naked young woman running for her life down the streets of Guwahati - that shameful sight of Nov 24, 2007 is still seared into the minds of many people in this state. Now that woman has decided to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Assam's Tezpur seat.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Apr 2009 | 4:31 am FACTBOX - Political alliances ahead of general electionREUTERS - India could be heading to a weaker and perhaps short-lived coalition government after the April-May general election, with both major national parties struggling to keep alliance partners.Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 4:03 am Borders of four states to be sealed before pollsThe borders of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana will be sealed 24 hours before polls in these states, police officers of the states decided at a meeting here.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Apr 2009 | 4:00 am ANALYSIS - India may head for political limbo after electionNEW DELHI (Reuters) - India could be heading for a weaker and perhaps short-lived coalition government after the April-May general election, with both major national parties struggling to keep regional allies.Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:56 am Miss India finalists speakith just three days to go before the new Miss India is crowned, rediff.com caught up with five of the twenty pageant finalists. Here, they talk about why they're participating, what they think of thei...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:32 am Cracks in Third Front in Andhra PradeshIs Chandrababu Naidu indulging in double-speak? Thursday morning, the last day for withdrawal of nominations for the first phase of polls, Naidu promised the TDP will withdraw its candidates from seat...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:30 am Recession-Hit Countries Hope to Lure Students from IndiaIt's that time of the year when Indian students start working on their plans to study overseas. And this time, foreign campuses and education authorities are anxiously waiting to see what the slowdown...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:09 am Abhimanyu Singh flying high after 'Gulaal' successIt was a long wait for Abhimanyu Singh who made an impact as the volatile and unstoppable Rajput student-leader Rananjay Singh in 'Gulaal' after 10 years of struggle. He feels that the film has given him a new lease of life.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Apr 2009 | 3:00 am NZ v India 3rd Test, WellingtonVettiro won the toss and elected to bowl. Pitch looks like an Indian wicket (especially brown) except for the fact that the grass is 25mm long nad rolled in really well. Looked deceptively flat. Dhoni...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 2:23 am Booker to open cash and carry in MumbaiBooker, the wholesaler, will expand into India this year after securing a site for its first international cash-and-carry store in Mumbai, as sales growth in the UK accelerates thanks to strong demand...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 2:21 am Ecuador buys seven helicopters from IndiaQUITO, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The Ecuadorian Air Force said Thursday it has bought seven helicopters from India for transporting personnel and rescue operations. Of the seven choppers, one will be exclu...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 2:19 am India tightens security for pollsFriday, April 03, 2009 NEW DELHI: India has tightened security and is ready to deal with any militant attacks during campaigning for general elections set to start in mid-April, a cabinet minister sa...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 1:20 am Boeing to deliver 100 planes worth USD$17 Bln to Indian AirlinesOver the next five years, Boeing is set to deliver 100 planes worth USD$17 billion to Indian Airlines, Boeing India President, Dinesh Keskar said Tuesday. "We clearly want to extend our footprin...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 1:05 am Workers stage suicide in MumbaiNASHIK: High drama was witnessed here on Thursday when around 40 retrenched workers locked themselves on the terrace of a building opposite the Nashik municipal corporation HQ and threatened to com...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 1:00 am UK student visa tied to admission offerNEW DELHI: Keeping in view the security concerns terror has posed to the western countries, the UK has introduced a new student visa system — Tier 4 — under the Points Based System announced in...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:59 am U.S. to lead on climate so China, India follow - ObamaLONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States would "lead by example" in combating climate change so that developing nations such as India and China would follow suit.Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:32 am President`s rule likely to be revoked in Meghalaya!President`s Rule is likely to be revoked in Meghalaya with Governor R S Mooshahary "seriously examining" Congress leader D D Lapang`s claim to form the government.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am No info if Pak proceeding with probe into 26/11 attack: MHA!Questioning Pakistan`s sincerity in stamping out terror, India on Thursday said it has no information whether Islamabad has proceeded with the probe into the Mumbai terror attack or allowed FBI to conduct the investigation.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am 60 new CBI courts to be set up: CJI !In an effort to increase the disposal rate of cases involving CBI, the Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan on Thursday announced the setting up of 60 new CBI courts across the country.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am India is a global superpower: Barack Obama!Declaring that India was the new global power, Barack Obama said the country is a critical player on the world stage.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am Indian Institute of Management Bangalore hikes fee!Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, on Thursday increased fees for its two-year post-graduate programmes.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am EC asks cabinet to avoid media briefings !The Election Commission on Thursday directed the Cabinet to refrain from conducting media briefings after its meetings.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am NDA will reinvestigate Tytler`s role in riots: SAD!The SAD on Thursday alleged that the CBI was "misused" by the Congress in giving a clean chit to Jagdish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riot case and said the party-backed NDA would reinvestigate the case, if voted to power.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am Patna HC rejects Pappu Yadav plea to contest polls!The Patna High Court on Thursday rejected the plea of tainted RJD MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav who is seeking suspension of conviction in Ajit Sarkar murder case to enable him to contest the Lok Sabha elections.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am LeT planning strikes in Delhi during polls!India Gate, Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Greater Kailash and railway stations are on hit list.Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:13 am Notices served on medical college officialsSHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Government on Thursday served show cause notices on 40 officials of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College at Tanda in Kangra, on the ragging issue. “Show cause notices have been served on principals, ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Not enough proof against Tytler: CBIIn a 1984 anti-Sikh riot caseSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Captains focus on playing aggressivelyDhoni and Vettori feel wind would influence matters over the course of the TestSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Order to file case against KidwaiNew Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday ordered registration of a case against Congress Minority Cell chief Imraan Kidwai for making inflammatory statements at an election meeting in Chandigarh on March 15. ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am DMK manifesto promises hutless villages, slumless citiesSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Manmohan expresses concern at rising protectionism“Great Depression of 1930s was deep and prolonged because of this”Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Court notice to U.P. on Varun’s petitionNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the Pilibhit District Magistrate on a habeas corpus writ petition filed by BJP candidate Varun Gandhi, challenging his preventive detention under the ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Group clashes in Mysore: houses attacked, vehicles burntMYSORE: Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kyatamaranahalli in Mysore city following clashes between two communities allegedly over a petty incident which escalated to full-fledged violence early on Thursday. At least two persons ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am President’s rule may be revokedShillong: President’s rule is likely to be revoked in Meghalaya, with Governor R.S. Mooshahary “seriously examining” Congress leader D.D. Lapang’s claim to form the government after he paraded supporting MLAs at the Raj ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Charge sheet in Satyam case to be filed on April 9NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation on April 9 will file the first charge sheet against Satyam founder B. Ramalinga Raju and other accused, signalling the beginning of the trial in the multi-crore accounting fraud case in the IT ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Congress leader quits over Tytler clean chit, Sikh leaders shockedThe Sikh community in Punjab Thursday voiced its disappointment over the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) clean chit to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, a senior Congress leader quit the party and other leaders condemned the CBI move.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:32 pm Sonia says Third Front 'prone to disintegration'Congress president Sonia Gandhi Thursday said the Third Front was 'prone to disintegration', as the ruling United Progressive Alliance chairperson kicked off her party's campaign in Orissa.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:32 pm GJM to support BJP in Darjeeling, Jaswant Singh likely candidateThe Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM), fighting for a separate Gorkhaland state in northern West Bengal, has decided to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Darjeeling seat and Jaswant Singh is likely to be the BJP candidate, according to a top GJM leader.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:32 pm Fabulous opening day for Indian archers in Santo DomingoIndian archers Rahul Banerjee and Mangal Singh Champia stood first and second in the men's qualification round on the opening day of the World Cup Stage 1 at Santo Domingo, the capital of Dominican Republic.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:31 pm Junior minister in Gehlot government resignsGolma Devi, Rajasthan's minister of state for khadi and village industries, Thursday resigned from the Ashok Gehlot government.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:31 pm Satyam changes bidding process as sale nearsBANGALORE (Reuters) - India's fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services said on Thursday it has changed the bidding process for a controlling stake in it to introduce a second-round open auction to find a new owner if necessary.Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Apr 2009 | 4:17 pm Banks asked to cut rates; push loan growth to 24 pctNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government has asked state-run banks to review their lending rates and aim for a robust 24 percent loan growth to help pump-prime a slowing economy, the country's top bureaucrat said on Thursday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Apr 2009 | 2:38 pm
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