Congress to move SC against Meghalaya Speaker!

Describing Meghalaya Speaker B N Lanong`s disqualification of four MLAs as "unconstitutional, undemocratic and biased", the Congress on Thursday said it would move the Supreme Court.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:33 am

Gang war erupts over Varun hate speech!

The underworld is in fresh throes of violence, this time over the alleged hate speech of Varun Gandhi.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:33 am

Eight others also got training in wireless hacking: Peerbhoy!

Mansoor Peerbhoy had paid Rs 70,000 to learn wireless hacking and set off another alarm in security agencies by stating in his confession that eight others were also trained in the same technology.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

Sonia-Pawar to address joint rally in Vidarbha !

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and NCP president Sharad Pawar will address a joint election rally at Sakoli in Bhandara district today.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

Pawar hints he is in prime ministerial race!

NCP chief Sharad Pawar today gave hints that he would like to be in the prime ministerial race and probably expects Left support in the bid in any muddled post-poll scenario.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

Judges don`t work under public pressure: CJI!

New Delhi, April 09: India K G Balakrishnan on Thursday ruled out the impression that judges get influenced by the public sentiments and pressures in politically sensitive and high-profile cases.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

Four killed in fire at Chandigarh showroom !

Four people were killed in a major fire that broke out in a photo studio showroom in a busy market here Thursday night, police said.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

BJP files complaints against Kamal Nath for poll promise!

The poll promise of providing jobs to youth of 100 polling booths from where Congress will lead may prove costly to the Union Industries and Commerce Minister Kamal Nath with BJP lodging a complaint with the EC on the issue.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

Russia delivers first batch of nuclear fuel to India

Under a multi-million dollar long-term nuclear fuel supply deal between Moscow and New Delhi, Russia has delivered the first batch of 30 metric tonnes of uranium pellets to India.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 10:31 am

Abhishek Ind targets Rs 800-cr turnover by 2010-11

Abhishek Industries Ltd, the flagship company of the Rs 2,500-croreTrident Group, is aiming to clock a turnover of Rs 800 crore in the next two years from itsyarn business by expanding its reach to the southern market.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 10:13 am

FMC allows comexes to set up network of warehouses

Commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission (FMC) has allowed exchanges to establish a network of warehouses across the country to reduce transport cost and encourage more deliveries of agri-commodities.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 10:12 am

ITC plans 100 Fortune Hotels by 2012

"Our plan is to have a total of 100 hotels under the Fortune brand across the country by 2012 with an inventory of around 8,000 rooms," ITC-Hotels Division Senior Executive Vice President Pawan Verma told PTI on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Fortune Inn Grazia hotel in Noida NCR.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 10:09 am

Man get life for daughter-in-law's rape

A 45-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court here for raping his daughter-in-law repeatedly for seven days.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 10:08 am

Bollywood star electrifies India poll - BBC News


BBC News

Bollywood star electrifies India poll
BBC News
By Geeta Pandey Cries of "Sanjay Dutt zindabad" ("Long live Sanjay Dutt") fill the air as hundreds of young men press forward to catch a glimpse of the actor, one of India's most bankable Bollywood stars.
Sanju "beaten up" while in jail Hindustan Times
Police beat me up: Dutt Hindu
IBNLive.com - Indian Express - Indopia - Thaindian.com
all 21 news articles  हिन्दी में

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 10:00 am

London: Nehru's bust falls off pedestal

British police have launched a probe into the incident amid reports that Sri Lankan Tamil protesters could be behind the incident.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:58 am

Sonia hits out at BJP accusing it of hate speeches - Hindu


Indian Express

Sonia hits out at BJP accusing it of hate speeches
Hindu
Sakoli (PTI): Hitting out at BJP, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday said the country is aware of communal forces and their leaders who spew venom through their speeches but did not take the name of that party's Pilibhit candidate Varun Gandhi.
BJD "miscalculated" NDA strength while quitting: Advani Press Trust of India
BJP hopes to reclaim urban seats to shore up numbers Times of India
Daily News & Analysis - IBNLive.com - Express Buzz - Hindu
all 218 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:54 am

'Nine out of 10 Indian employees lack social security'

At a time when political parties are coming up with poll promises like job guarantees, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a group of rich nations, has found that nine in 10 employees in India do not have a formal labour contract and social security benefits such as advance dismissal notices.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:33 am

Russia delivers first batch of nuclear fuel to India

Under a multi-million dollar long-term nuclear fuel supply deal between, Russia has delivered the first batch of 30 metric tonnes of uranium pellets to India.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:21 am

558 candidates line up for 26 Gujarat seats

As many as 558 people have filed nominations for the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:10 am

United Progressive Alliance no more united, says Advani

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Friday said with several alliance partners of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) deserting it, his party has an advantage in the general elections.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:10 am

Liquor shops in Goa on strike against poll panel

Wholesale and retail liquor outlets in Goa have downed their shutters in an indefinite strike to protest what they claim are 'harassing diktats' of the Election Commission.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:10 am

Sound script, good performances make

Film: 'Jhossh'; Cast: Rakesh, Poorna, Alok, Amit, Akshay, Vishnu, Achyutha, Sreenivasa Prabhu, Thulasi Shivamani, Sudha Belawadi, Karibasavayya; Story-Screenplay-Direction: Shivamani; Producer: Sanjay Babu, S.V. Babu; Camera: Santhosh Kumar Pathaaje; Music Director: Vardhan; Dialogue: B.A. Madhu; Rating: ****
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:10 am

Congress wants to defeat Sushma Swaraj but has no candidate

The Congress party, which held a marathon brainstorming session here after its Vidisha candidate Rajkumar Patel's nomination was rejected, is yet to announce a decision on who it will support in the Madhya Pradesh constituency.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:10 am

Most employees lack social security

OECD, a group of rich nations, has found that nine in 10 employees in India do not have a formal labour contract and social security benefits such as advance dismissal notices.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:04 am

Two guards murdered in Gurgaon

Two private security guards posted at a shopping-cum-office complex, which houses the Bajaj Allianz and Reliance Insurance offices, in Sector 29 here were found dead.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:03 am

Global wine sales may not slump; US to gain even in crisis

As the global financial crisis deepens, people are opting for low-cost brands of wine instead of giving up drinking altogether, preventing a slump in demand.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:02 am

Jihadi militants target 40 mosques in Pak in recent years

Jihadi groups have attacked or destroyed at least 40 mosques in Pakistan in recent years, killing hundreds of worshippers.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:01 am

Cricket 'bat', 'batsman' among leftover election symbols

The country's most popular sport, cricket, or rather images associated with the game are still up for grabs as elections symbols.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 9:00 am

Global wine sales may not slump; US to gain even in crisis

The drinking habit dies hard. As the global financial crisis deepens,people are opting for low-cost brands of wine instead of giving up drinking altogether,preventing a slump in demand.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:59 am

Congressmen should support Haribhau's candidature: Deshmukh

Assuring that Congress will not neglect Uttamrao Patil, former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh has requested party workers to support Haribhau Rathod.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:58 am

Retd school teacher hurls shoe at Naveen Jindal

In a second incident of its kind in a week, a retired school teacher on Friday hurled his shoe towards Congress MP Navin Jindal in Kurukshetra 'to protest' against Congress' policies, but missed his t...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:54 am

Tytler out of poll race, sniffs conspiracy against him

A day after he stepped out of the Lok Sabha race, Congress leader Jagdish Tytler has told NDTV that he believes people in his own party were part of the conspiracy against him. Tytler stopped just sho...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:52 am

After PC, Navin Jindal faces shoe attack

Two days after a shoe was hurled at Home Minister P Chidamabarm, it was Kurukshetra MP Navin Jindal's turn. A shoe was hurled at Congress leader Navin Jindal on Friday by a retired school principal in...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:52 am

Sponsorship cheer for Rajasthan Royals

Shilpa Shetty said the reason for her to buy a stake in the Rajasthan Royals was because she identified with the concept of being an underdog. But clearly that’s no longer the case as the defending ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:51 am

SBI cuts deposit rates by 0.25-0.5% from Monday

The NSDL case will be on top of Sebi's agenda when it meets on Monday, but another issue that may come up at the board meet is the proposed introduction of variable load structures on mutual funds.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:51 am

Centre to withdraw Assam militant surrender policy after LS polls - Indian Express


Centre to withdraw Assam militant surrender policy after LS polls
Indian Express
In wake of repeated serial blasts, engineered by ULFA, in Assam and increased militant activity, Centre has decided to withdraw its militant surrender policy and go after the Bangladesh based undergrounds groups after the Lok Sabha elections.
Centre directs Assam to draw up action plan on security Hindu Business Line
Centre asks for Assam action plan on security Assam Times
Assam Tribune - Newstrack India
all 7 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:48 am

Now, Naveen Jindal gets the boot in Kurukshetra - Times of India


Business Standard

Now, Naveen Jindal gets the boot in Kurukshetra
Times of India
10 Apr 2009, 1344 hrs IST, PTI KURUKSHETRA (HARYANA): A retired school teacher on Fridayhurled a shoe at Congress MP Naveen Jindal here in what appears to be a fast-catching trend inspired by the episodes involving George Bush and later home minister P ...
PC finds sole mate: MP Jindal gets hit by shoe IBNLive.com
After PC, Navin Jindal faces shoe attack NDTV.com
Hindustan Times - BreakingNewsOnline. - Merinews - The News International
all 33 news articles  हिन्दी में

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:34 am

Cricket dying, needs T20 for survival: Lara

Legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara feels cricket is a "dying sport", which has got a fresh lease of life in Twenty20 -- a format that has revived the spectators' interest in the game.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:34 am

And now, shoe hurled at Naveen Jindal

In a second incident of its kind in a week, a retired school teacher today hurled his shoe towards Congress MP Naveen Jindal in Kurukshetra "to protest" against Congress' policies but missed his target.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:32 am

Vodafone drops Goldman, UBS as corp brokers: report

British telecom firm Vodafone has dropped Goldman Sachs and UBS as thecompany's corporate brokers, says a media report.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:31 am

Microsoft, HCL tie up to outsource jobs

Computer giant Microsoft has signed a USD 170-million five-year contract with India's HCL for outsourcing work for its online business productivity suite.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:30 am

Pawar can join Third Front post polls: Karat

CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat today said NCP chief Sharad Pawar would have the option to join the Third Front after the elections as the "logic of the situation" would force him to dothis.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:26 am

Tendulkar credits coach Kirsten for India's success

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - Indian batting stalwart Sachin Tendulkar credits coach Gary Kirsten with helping the team become a force in world cricket again.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:21 am

Now, Naveen Jindal gets the boot in Kurukshetra

Looks like, among other issues, Congress also has to deal with flying shoes with another MP, Naveen Jindal, having a 'sole'-stirring experience at a Haryana poll rally.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 8:14 am

Mock terror drill held in Chandigarh

To check its preparedness to deal with terror attacks, police today carried out a mock anti-terror drill in the Recruitment Training Centre.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:55 am

'Shoe incident exploited by section of leaders in Delhi Cong'

Jagdish Tytler has said that a section of leaders in the party's Delhi unit had exploited the 'shoe incident' to keep him away from the electoral fray.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:55 am

Cricket dying, needs T20 for survival: Lara

Legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara feels cricket is a "dying sport", which has got a fresh lease of life in Twenty20.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:51 am

BJD 'miscalculated' NDA strength while quitting: Advani

LK Advani on Friday asserted that the BJP would emerge as the single largest party after the Lok Sabha elections.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:49 am

Tytler, Sajjan's removal will counter "negative impact": Shiela

Delhi chief minister Shiela Dikshit has said the "negative impact" on poll prospects of Congress in Punjab and Delhi will "no longer be there."
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:46 am

26/11 trial: Police restricts vehicle movement around court

To ensure security during the trial of Mohammed Ajmal Amir, the city police has imposed restrictions on the movement of vehicles around the special court.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:45 am

Kolkata: Two held with animal pelts

Two persons were arrested on the charge of smuggling tiger and crocodile pelts at the airport.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:42 am

India’s richest LS candidate is from Gujarat - Gujarat Global.com


India’s richest LS candidate is from Gujarat
Gujarat Global.com
The richest candidate in the Lok Sabha elections this year is from Surendranagar seat who has declared his total assets worth Rs.514.57 crore.
At Rs514 crore, the richest candidate is an independent Daily News & Analysis
Mumbai businessman richest neta in LS race, with Rs514cr Times of India
Indian Express - DeshGujarat - Times of India
all 7 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:42 am

'Akalis, Cong used shoe row against me'

Jagdish Tytler has alleged that a section of leaders in the party's Delhi unit had exploited the 'shoe incident', along with the Akalis, to keep him away from LS polls.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:39 am

Verlicchi enters India with Hema Group

The 50:50 joint venture, Verlicchi-Hema Automotive Co, will set up its first manufacturing facility at Hosur near Bangalore at an investment of Rs 17 crore.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:23 am

Its payback time for defectors in Karnataka - Business Standard


SINDH TODAY

Its payback time for defectors in Karnataka
Business Standard
PTI / Bangalore April 10, 2009, 12:41 IST It is payback time for defectors in Karnataka as many of them grabbed tickets in their respective new parties to contest the coming Lok Sabha polls, especially in the ruling BJP.
New state powerhouse BJP all set to power on Daily News & Analysis
Five former CMs in race in Karnataka SamayLive
IBNLive.com - Times of India - fnbnews.com - Sify
all 46 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:15 am

Contact politicos for a crass course in language - IBNLive.com


World News

Contact politicos for a crass course in language
IBNLive.com
TALKING ANYTHING: From L, Vaiko, Lalu and Varun Gandhi are the worst offenders this election season. ibnlive.com is on mobile now.
It's not just Varun waiting for SC verdict Economic Times
UP confirms Varun’s booking under NSA Hindu
Patna Daily - Times of India - Indian Express - Daily News & Analysis
all 129 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 7:09 am

Delhi blast accused admits to sending terror emails - IBNLive.com


Indian Express

Delhi blast accused admits to sending terror emails
IBNLive.com
VITAL CONFESSIONS: Peerbhoy's confession will now be used by the prosecution to build a stronger case against him. ibnlive.com is on mobile now.
Peerbhoy's confessions NDTV.com
Eight others also got training in wireless hacking: Peerbhoy Times of India
Daily News & Analysis - BreakingNewsOnline. - Indian Express - NDTV.com
all 12 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 6:57 am

Vaiko settles for 4 - Express Buzz


World News

Vaiko settles for 4
Express Buzz
CHENNAI: After nearly two weeks of stalemate, the MDMK agreed on Thursday to contest four seats - Erode, Nilgiris (SC), Virudunagar and Thanjavur.
Jaya seals deal with MDMK, to take on DMK in 10 seats Times of India
AIADMK releases list of candidates Hindu
Economic Times - Indian Express - News Today - Indopia
all 48 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 6:41 am

231 nominations filed in Sikkim - Hindu


All India Radio

231 nominations filed in Sikkim
Hindu
Gangtok (PTI): Altogether 231 candidates filed papers for 32 assembly and the lone Lok Sabha constituencies in Sikkim as the filing of nomination ended on Thursday.
A record 558 nominations Daily News & Analysis
Notification for 4th phase Lok Sabha polls on Saturday All India Radio
Times of India - Express Buzz - SamayLive - Daijiworld.com
all 21 news articles

Source: Google News India - India | 10 Apr 2009 | 5:07 am

End-game nears for Satyam, but buyers wary

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services' search for a white knight could end on Monday, but bidders face an uphill task to put a price tag on the Indian company due to uncertainty about its finances and liabilities.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Apr 2009 | 5:06 am

India's film fraternity catches poll fever

Some are contesting and some are campaigning. But even those film stars who don't fall in either category are making their voice heard in the run-up to the Indian general election by urging people to vote.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 10 Apr 2009 | 2:30 am

Bollywood stokes curiosity with unusual film titles

Whether it's Karan Johar's 'Wake Up Sid' or Farhan Akhtar's 'Kartik Calling Kartik', the trend of coining unique or unusual film titles has caught up with Bollywood filmmakers.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 10 Apr 2009 | 2:30 am

Sedition case registered against Vaiko

CHENNAI: The Chennai City police have registered a sedition case against MDMK general secretary Vaiko for his speech warning that India would not remain one country if the war against the LTTE in Sri Lanka was not stopped. The case has ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Minimum fare for mini buses fixed at Rs. 3

Nagercoil: A minimum bus fare of Rs. 3 has been fixed for mini buses in Kanyakumari district from April 9 , according to the president of Nagercoil Mini Bus Operator’s Association, Ravi Kumar. Speaking to presspersons here on ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Nano bookings begin

Different options at 30,000 counters across India till April 25
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Who knows facilities exist for the disabled to vote?

Lack of publicity on amenities may keep them from voting
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Congress dumps Tytler & Sajjan

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday evening decided to drop Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar as its candidates for the Lok Sabha elections after the two – under fire for their alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots – ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

CBI shifts stand, challenges court’s power

NEW DELHI: In a surprise change in its legal stand on an anti-Sikh riot case here involving Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, the CBI on Thursday challenged the power of the trial court hearing the case to decide on its plea for closure of the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Sikhs protest outside Karkardooma court

NEW DELHI: A large number of people staged a demonstration outside the Karkardooma court premises here on Thursday to protest the CBI’s “clean chit” to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riot case. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

River Noyyal dying a slow death

Tirupur: River Noyyal passing through the heart of Tirupur, a town which has gained international fame as a leading textile producer and exporter, is dying a slow death. Indiscriminate dumping of garbage and industrial wastes and effluents has ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

EC notice to Lalu, Rabri for ‘hate speeches’

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) has served notice to RJD leaders, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and the former Bihar Chief Minister, Rabri Devi, for their “hate speeches” violating the model code of conduct in Bihar. Both ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Air India receives threatening e-mail

New Delhi: Air India on Thursday said it had received some threatening e-mails and referred them to the Mumbai police. However, it declined to divulge the contents. — PTI ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Brisk start as Tata Motors opens Nano bookings

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Bookings for Tata Motors' Nano got off to a brisk start in Mumbai on Thursday, with a steady stream of prospective customers queuing up to be one of the first to own what is billed as the world's cheapest car.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Apr 2009 | 7:52 pm

Jolt to Chiranjeevi as another leader quits

With just a week left for the elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) Thursday suffered another major jolt with a key leader resigning and levelling allegations of corruption against the party.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 6:31 pm

Modi bashes Congress to seek votes for BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) star campaigner and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday exhorted the people not to vote for the 'very aged' Congress or the 'rag tag opportunistic alliance' Third Front, but the young BJP in the Lok Sabha elections.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 6:31 pm

India for regional approach to meltdown at ASEAN meet

Ahead of the ASEAN and an East Asia summit, India Thursday underlined the need for developing regional synergies to deal with the global financial crisis of 'unprecedented dimensions'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 6:30 pm

Nepal police detain seven in pro-Tibet protest

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepali police broke up an anti-China protest in Kathmandu on Thursday and detained at least seven Tibetans who were demanding greater autonomy for the region, police said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Apr 2009 | 6:05 pm

Congress has admitted 1984 riots guilt: Akali Dal

The Congress move to drop Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar as its Lok Sabha poll candidates over their alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots Thursday drew sharp reactions from leaders in Punjab, the only Sikh majority state in India.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 5:00 pm

Eminent filmmaker Shakti Samanta dies

Veteran filmmaker Shakti Samanta died at a hospital here Thursday evening. He was 83.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 5:00 pm

Tytler, Sajjan remain sorry facet of 1984 Sikh riots: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said that denying the Lok Sabha poll tickets to Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar would not solve the 1984 riots case, and demanded trial of the two Congress leaders for their alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh violence.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 4:31 pm

'Iran has right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy'

Welcoming US' pledge to cut its nuclear arsenals, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has said Iran too has full rights to the peaceful uses of atomic energy.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 4:31 pm

Prosecute Tytler, Sajjan for 1984 riots: Sikhs

Not mollified by the Congress party dropping Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar as party candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, many Sikhs are demanding the prosecution of the two for their alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 9 Apr 2009 | 4:30 pm

Satyam annual revenue seen at $1.5-$1.7 bln - sources

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services Ltd's annual revenues appear to be about $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion, three sources who have analysed data provided by the outsourcing firm to bidders said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Apr 2009 | 2:05 pm

Q+A - Bookings open for Tata's Nano, world's cheapest car

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Bookings for Tata Motors eagerly awaited Nano, dubbed the world's cheapest car, open on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Apr 2009 | 10:17 am