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Car bombings kill 32 in BaghdadA series of bloody car bombings in Baghdad today recalled the blackest days of violence in the capital as at least 32 people were killed and nearly 130 more were wounded.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 1:07 pm AS 11 concessions may raise tax liability of firms: E&YThe government's decision to relax compliance with accounting norm (AS 11) relating to foreign exchange losses and gains could could create deferred tax liability for companies opting for revised regulations, said global accounting firm Ernst & Young.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 1:01 pm Chidambaram seeks day's extension to reply to EC's notice - Hindu Business Line
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:58 pm Punjab floats Rs 600-crore loanThe Punjab government in consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has floated Rs 600-crore loan to finance part of Capital Expenditure of Plan Schemes and other development schemes under execution.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:57 pm India to see 7.25% rise in salaries this year: Hay GroupIndia is likely to witness a moderate salary increase of 7.25 per cent this year after registering years of double-digit growth as recession is affecting the pay, benefit and job prospects for employees, global human resource consultancy firm Hay Group said.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:49 pm Over 90 dead in Italy earthquakeA powerful earthquake struck central Italy as residents slept on Monday morning, killing more than 90 people and making up to 50,000 homeless.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:48 pm 27 dead as strong earthquake strikes central ItalyA powerful earthquake struck central Italy as residents slept on Monday morning, killing more than 90 people and making up to 50,000 homeless.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:48 pm Seven killed, 61 injured in Assam twin blastsAt least seven people were killed and 61 others injured in two bomb blasts triggered by suspected ULFA militants in Maligaon area and Dhekiajuli on the eve of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Assam.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:44 pm FII net buy at Rs 197cr, DII net sell at Rs 82crForeign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of Rs 196.74 crore (provisional) today, according to data released by BSE.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:42 pm 2,100 civilians flee Sri LankaSri Lanka said on Monday more than 2,100 people fled a no-fire zone where the military expects to destroy the Tamil Tiger separatists, the first sign of an exodus that will make the job of ending the 25-year war easier.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:40 pm Only four women candidates in Karnataka - Sify
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:39 pm political parties asked to field ChristiansWhile Tamil Nadu state goes to the polls May 13, religious leaders are urging political parties who adhere to secularism to give Christians adequate participation in the polls.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm Hate speech makes Pilibhit Varun Gandhi country] government slapped the National Security Act on him on March 28, and moved him a few hundred kms away to Etah jail soon after.But having poisoned the waters with his alleged hate speeches against th...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:34 pm Will South Asia be witness to Armageddon9/11 has given birth to a virtual industry in writing books on jihad and terrorism, mainly non-fiction. Many authors, mainly of Pakistani origin, have had a field day. But it is unusual find an Americ...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:34 pm Serial blasts in Assam leave 6 dead, over 34 injured - Economic Times
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:33 pm HCL bags $170M Microsoft contractIndia's HCL Technologies Ltd has bagged a five-year IT services contract worth close to $170 million from software giant Microsoft Corp, the Economic Times business daily reported on Monday.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm India remains priority No.1 for Pak military, politiciansTherefore, the Obama administration has a huge challenge confronting it, and that is to convince Islamabad to shift its obsessive focus from India to defeating a fast-expanding Islamic insurgency that...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm McCullum surprised by IndiaNew Zealand wicket-keeper batsman Brendon McCullum on Monday said he was surprised with India's delayed declaration in the second innings despite the possibility of rain playing spoilsport on Tuesday ...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm Brit model blasts at beau romping on Bangalore-London flightLondon, Apr 6 : Passengers on a Bangalore-London flight were in for a drama, when a drunken model got enraged after catching her boyfriend romping with a woman next to him.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm Global PE fund-raising hits record lowGlobal private equity fund-raising has hit a low of 45.9 billion dollars in the first three months of calendar 2009, the smallest amount since 2003, on account of the turbulent economic scenario.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:31 pm SBI, Macquarie launch infrastructure fund, raise $1.037 bnPublic sector State Bank of India and Australia-based Macquarie Group today launched Macquarie-SBI Infrastructure Fund and have raised a total of $1.037 billion for the purpose.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:31 pm BARC scientist to contest from MumbaiMUMBAI: A retired food technologist of Baba Automic Research Centre (BARC) Dr Sailen Kumar Ghosh is contesting this year's Lok Sabha elections as an independent from the South-Central Mumbai consti...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:24 pm Eight killed in blast in IndiaNew Delhi - At least eight people were killed by a bomb blamed on separatist militants in India's north-eastern state of Assam on Monday, news reports said. More than 30 people were wounded in the exp...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:22 pm Criminal contempt case filed against Rabri Devi - Times of India
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:02 pm Maytas Infra completes six lane road project in B'loreMaytas Infra achieved another significant milestone by completing the construction of six lane outer ring road for Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). The project is in the process of being handed over to the client, the company said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:02 pm Czech leaders pick new premierCzech party leaders say they have chosen the head of the Czech Statistical Office to become premier at the head of a caretaker government.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:57 am Make terror link list public: Venkaiah Naidu - Hindu
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:57 am 'UN must respond strongly to NKorea'UN Ambassador Susan Rice says the US is asking the United Nations for ``a clear and strong response'' to North Korea's missile launch.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:47 am Danone to offload 25.48% in Britannia IndustriesAfter fighting for over four years, Groupe Danone and the Wadias have struck a deal that will see the French food giant exit their biscuit joint venture, Britannia Industries.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:47 am Sensex ends at five-month highAlthough profit-booking at higher levels pared early sharp gains, the benchmark Sensex continued its north-bound journey for the fourth straight session, gaining by another 186.04 points to close at nearly a five-month high of 10,534.87.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:45 am Bomb blasts kill 7 in Assam ahead of PM visitGUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Two bomb blasts killed seven people in Assam on Monday, only a day before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was due to visit the region, police said.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:44 am Left sees realignment of political forces after pollsThe Left parties envisage a realignment of political forces in India after the Lok Sabha polls, enabling the 'Third Front' to form an alternative secular government at the Centre without support of Congress or BJP, top Left leaders said here today.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:33 am BARC scientist to contest from MumbaiA retired food technologist of Baba Automic Research Centre (BARC) Dr Sailen Kumar Ghosh is contesting this year's Lok Sabha elections as an independent from the South-Central Mumbai constituency.Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:31 am 'Team Advani' to draft campaign for PM-in-waiting - Indian Express
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am Cyber War on between BJP and Congress in Gujarat - Indian Express
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am Avg working hours of Parliament less than 50% in 2000-07New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) As India prepares to elect a new Parliament, a latest study shows that only 173 MPs in the 14th Lok Sabha actually spoke on legislative issues while the House passed nearly 40 per cent of the bills with less than one hour of debate.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:29 am Bal Thackeray hits out at Kasab's lawyer - Times of India
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:27 am Pawar to address rally in Orissa on Wednesday - Indian Express
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:24 am Blue Dart launches insurance service for shippersBlue Dart Express, a leading distribution and logistics company and as part of the DHL Group, has launched DHLs value added service, Shippers Interest Insurance (SII).Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:17 am India among top five deal makers in Asia-Pac region in Q1India along with Japan and China is among the top five countries in the Asia-Pacific region with the highest number of merger and acquisition deals in the first three months of this year, even as the economic downturn has impacted the overall M&A activity in the region.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2009 | 11:15 am We'll stand by Varun politically and legally: Rajnath - Indian Express
Source: Google News India - India | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:47 am India needs labour transitions to remove povertyMUMBAI (Reuters) - India must move its workforce out of roles with low incomes and low productivity if it has to accelerate the pace of poverty eradication, according to a report published by staffing firm TeamLease.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:35 am Pakistan grapples with slide in security; envoy dueISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's prime minister summoned officials on Monday to work out ways to check a slide in security after a weekend of violence which is likely to top the agenda of talks with U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2009 | 10:19 am Thackeray's genesis of partitionShiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray attributed the country's partition to what he called 'love affair' between Pandit Nehru and Lady Edwina Mountbatten.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 9:43 am Ajmal tells court he understands EnglishMohammed Ajmal Amir, who had earlier told the trial court that he does not understand English, on Monday said he understands the language.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 9:41 am Queen scolding Italian PM is YouTube sensationQueen Elizabeth has become the latest YouTube sensation after a footage from Buckingham Palace showed the monarch losing her cool.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:52 am Losing way major reason for minors going missing in DelhiLosing way and going to relatives' houses without informing parents contribute to over 50% of cases of missing minors in the national capital.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:51 am Anne Hathaway to replace Victoria BeckhamActress Anne Hathaway seems to have struck a deal with Marc Jacobs which might replace fashionista Victoria Beckham as the designer's muse.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:46 am Gwyneth Paltrow slammed for linking shampoo to cancerGwyneth Paltrow has come under fire from health experts after she posted on her website a warning saying shampoos could be linked to cancer.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:45 am Man murders his acquaintance after fight over moneyA man murdered his acquaintance by stabbing him to death after an argument over money in a north west suburb, police said on Monday.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:44 am 'Pakistanis carrying out suicide bombings for money'For the first time, a top ranking official here has candidly admitted that the Pakistanis were carrying out suicide strikes against their own countrymen.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:40 am Sonia files nomination for Rae BareliCongress president Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination papers for Rae Bareli parliamentary constituency in presence of her son and party leader Rahul Gandhi.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:39 am Varun refuses to give voice sampleA police team from Philibit visited Gandhi at the jail and sought his statement and voice sample on an order by Pilibhit Chief Judicial Magistrate.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:38 am FACTBOX - Opinion polls before general electionREUTERS - India holds a general election from April 16 to May 13, and the main battle will be between the Congress Party-led coalition, known as the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2009 | 8:05 am New Zealand not counting on rain to save them - McCullumWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand would not be counting on the possibility of poor weather on Tuesday to save them from a heavy third test defeat and series loss to India, vice-captain Brendon McCullum said on Monday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:48 am Markets slip, but still in greenThe Indian equities markets were trading in the green Monday, with a key index ruling about 1.43 percent higher than its previous close around noon after soaring more than 2.7 percent on opening.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 7:31 am India on verge of series victoryWELLINGTON (Reuters) - India were on the verge of claiming their first series victory in New Zealand in 41 years as the hosts lurched to 167 for four at the close of play on the fourth day of the third and final test on Monday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2009 | 6:26 am Major German broadcaster wooing Indians with lifestyle channelAt a time when channels are cutting costs due to the economic slump, Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) has launched two channels in Asia, including an India-centric lifestyle channel.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 5:00 am Markets soar on opening, Sensex up 2.7 percentIndian equities markets opened in the green Monday, with a key index trading about 2.75 percent higher than its last closing figure.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 4:31 am Made in India EVMs in demand abroadBhutan got them for its elections last year and Nepal has acquired them too. Indian-made Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are making waves abroad, not just in our neighbourhood but right up to the African continent.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 4:31 am Party hoppers galore confuse Karnataka's poll scenarioKarnataka voters are in a quandary. Though familiar with most of the candidates in the poll battle, they are no longer sure who is in which party as the number of politicians switching sides is increasing as the voting dates approach.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 4:30 am ELECTION EYE - Election office probes home ministerNEW 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 | 6 Apr 2009 | 4:23 am Now Bollywood composers are singing for each other: VishalMusic directors in Bollywood are experimenting with new voices these days, but a new trend catching up is composers singing in one another's films, says Vishal Dadlani of music composer duo Vishal and Shekhar.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 3:31 am Slowdown hits NRI groom market, demand dives by 20 percentA well-settled non-resident Indian groom is what many Indian parents aspire for their daughter. But now the demand for NRI grooms has fallen by almost 20 percent and, with the economic slump hitting the private sector badly, people are once again looking out for 'stable' government employees.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 3:30 am U.N. fails to agree response to North Korea rocket launchSEOUL/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations failed to agree on a response to North Korea's long-range rocket launch despite pressure from Washington and its allies for action, while regional powers weighed the extent of the new security threat.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2009 | 3:03 am With seven awards, it's been a 'fantastic' start: Priyanka ChopraIt's not even halfway down the year, but Priyanka Chopra already has reasons enough to say 2009 has been 'fantastic' for her. The star has already walked away with seven awards including an international honour.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 2:30 am Amar seeks to justify naming Nafisa as nominee!Seeking to justify naming erstwhile Congress leader Nafisa Ali as the SP nominee from Lucknow, party GS Amar Singh said the grand old party had meted out the same treatment to Samajwadi Party in the past.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:26 am I don`t believe Varun`s version on hate speech CD: Fernandes!In discomforting comments for BJP, estranged JD-U leader George Fernandes on Sunday said he does not believe Varun Gandhi`s version that the CD containing his hate speech was doctored.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:26 am Accused not named in chargesheet can be summoned: SC!The Supreme Court has ruled that even people not named in the original chargesheet filed by police can be summoned by courts for the purpose of facilitating further investigations into a crime or during the trial.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:26 am Tired of dark armpits? Here is the solutionIf dark armpits are spoiling your wish to show off the sleevless dress or jazz up the oomph factor with spaghetti tops, don't worry. There are some sure shot remedies to banish them for ever.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:04 am Kangana lets Priyanka dance to 'Fashion' songs for Miss India finaleKangana Ranaut is all set to perform at the grand finale of Femina Miss India Sunday but when she got to know that Priyanka Chopra would also be dancing, she decided to let her groove to the songs of 'Fashion'.Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am Youngest candidate in Jharkhand is also the richest!Saurabh Narayan Singh is the youngest candidate for the Lok Sabha elections from Jharkhand. He is also the richest candidate in the fray.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am NSCN(I-M) resents Rahul`s statement on Naga issue!Criticising Rahul Gandhi`s remarks that the territorial integrity of Manipur would be maintained, NSCN(I-M) on Sunday said that election issues should not be mixed with the ground reality of the Naga political problem.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am Congress, NCP are united in Maha, will sweep 40 seats: Kalmadi!Congress candidate from Pune Lok Sabha constituency Suresh Kalmadi on Sunday set to rest speculation that there were simmering differences between his party and its ally NCP.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am UPA responsible for economic crisis in India: Brinda!CPI-M politburo member Brinda Karat today lashed out at the Congress-led UPA government alleging that it was "responsible" for the economic crisis in the country.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am Gunbattles rage in J-K, one militant killed!A militant was killed and three security personnel were injured, in separate encounters in Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, official sources said.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am Thackeray claims to have raised voice of Marathis!Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Sunday claimed to be the one who had raised the voice of the Marathi people.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am GNLF not to support any party: Ghising!Refusing to comment on the decision by GJM to support BJP heavyweight Jaswant Singh from Darjeeling constituency, GNLF supremo Subash Ghising on Sunday said his organisation would not extend support to any political party.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am Pappu Yadav`s wife joins Congress !Murder convict RJD MP Pappu Yadav, barred from contesting elections, Sunday revolted against the Lalu Prasad-Ram Vilas Paswan alliance in Bihar and said he would campaign for the Congress in the Lok Sabha polls.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:03 am A historic achievement for EgyptDraw a big setback for IndiaSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am TCS, RIL paid thousands of dollars to Obama’s aide, says reportEither for his association with the firms or for giving speechesSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Gambhir hits another hundredIndia’s historic series win is now only a matter of timeSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am 400 LTTE cadres killedCOLOMBO: The Sri Lankan military on Sunday claimed that over 400 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, including half-a-dozen senior leaders, were killed as the forces captured the last stretch of land under the Tigers’ control ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Suicide bomber kills 22 in Pakistani mosqueISLAMABAD: A suicide bomber killed 22 people and wounded more than 40 at a packed Shia mosque in the Chakwal district of Pakistan’s Punjab province on Sunday, a day ahead of the scheduled arrival of U.S. Special Representative Richard C. ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Kodnani’s custody extendedAhmedabad: A local court on Sunday extended the police custody of the former Gujarat Minister, Maya Kodnani, accused in the 2002 riot case, till April 9.— ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am DMK releases list of candidatesSeven sitting MPs, including four Union Ministers, do not figure in the listSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Controversial satellite launch by North Korea triggers alarmSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am One militant killed in KupwaraSRINAGAR: A militant was killed and three security personnel were injured in encounters in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, official sources said. The encounter occurred at Maidanpora in the Lolab area, when the police, ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Pappu Yadav revoltsPatna: RJD MP Pappu Yadav on Sunday revolted against the Lalu Prasad-Ram Vilas Paswan alliance in Bihar, saying he was ignored while candidates for the Lok Sabha polls were decided. He said he would campaign for the Congress. Mr. Yadav said he ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am
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