Wenger confident Arsenal will perform well against Villareal

Arsene Wenger, the manager of Arsenal FC, is confident his side can finish off Villarreal to make the Champions League semi-finals.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 1:12 pm

ECB tells new coach Flower to win Ashes

Andy Flower, who is set to become the new permanent coach of the England cricket team, has been told to win back the Ashes this summer.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 1:09 pm

Jack Tweed's assault victim slams his 'light' jail term

The taxi driver who suffered a drunken assault by Jack Tweed has slammed his 12-week jail term.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 1:05 pm

France to take on England in cricket prior to London Olympics

France Cricket will formally announce that it has challenged England to a return game in Lille just before the London Olympics in 2012.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:54 pm

Tech Mahindra raises Rs 875 cr debt to fund Satyam acquisition

Tech Mahindra Ltd, the highest bidder for Satyam Computer Services, has raised Rs 875 crore from debt securities to help fund the acquisition of the beleaguered IT firm.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:48 pm

PM open to tie-up with Left but n-deal is still hurdle - Times of India


PM open to tie-up with Left but n-deal is still hurdle
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Leaving the door to a rapprochement wide open, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday that an alliance with the Left after the elections was possible.
PM targets Advani again, BJP calls pax Express Buzz
PM says open to post election talks with left Reuters India
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:48 pm

'Plot hatched abroad to kill Kasab'

Mahrashtra home minister says intelligence info indicates a plot was hatched from abroad to kill Kasab because of which additional security measures were built in court.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:47 pm

Ajmal demands lawyer from Pakistan, court to decide tomorrow

Ajmal told judge ML Tahilyani that he had earlier written a letter to Pakistan Embassy seeking legal assistance.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:47 pm

Russian popstar admits she's Mel Gibson's lover

Oksana Pochepa admits she was the girl photographed frolicking with Mel Gibson on a beach, and adds that she has fallen for the actor.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:39 pm

DLF to surrender 5 IT/ITeS SEZs; approaches govt

Reeling under a cash crunch, the country's largest real estate player, DLF, has approached the government on surrendering its (DLF's) five of the nine IT-ITeS notified special economic zones (SEZ).
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:38 pm

Kasab smiles throughout his first appearance in court - Economic Times


Times Online

Kasab smiles throughout his first appearance in court
Economic Times
15 Apr 2009, 1728 hrs IST, PTI MUMBAI: The lone terrorist arrested in the November 26 terror attacks in Mumbai, Mohammed Amir Ajmal Kasab had a smile throughout the proceedings of his case during his maiden appearance in the special court at Arthur ...
Kasab demands lawyer from Pakistan Sify
26/11 trial: Court removes Kasab's lawyer Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:37 pm

Yahoo! may cut more jobs: report

Internet major Yahoo is planning to cut jobs for the third time in a little more than a year, as part of its cost saving measures, says a media report. Quoting people with the knowledge of the situation the New York Times said, "Yahoo! is planning a new round of layoffs, the first since Carol Bartz became Chief Executive in January.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:34 pm

Pre-poll violence: 11 ultras killed in last couple of days - Indian Express


Pre-poll violence: 11 ultras killed in last couple of days
Indian Express
With the recovery of two more bodies on Wednesday, the number of militants killed during the 'Operation Summer Storm' launched at Loktak lake and surrounding area in Manipur's Bishenpur district went up to 11, official sources said.
Rebels claim attack on Assam Rifles Calcutta Telegraph
Army operation in Loktak kills 11 The Statesman
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm

PM open to alliance with Left after polls

Manmohan Singh said he regretted parting ties with the Left over the N-deal. The Left was not part of the UPA but provided crucial parliamentary support till July last year.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:28 pm

We role model for Muslim world: Pak

Pakistan's foreign minister said on Wednesday his country can be a role model for the Muslim world, speaking ahead of a donors' meeting in Japan where Islamabad hopes to secure huge aid contributions.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:26 pm

Rajasthan Royals axe Kaif, seven others from IPL 2 squad

The Rajasthan Royals has axed Mohammad Kaif and seven other players from the squad that will do duty in the second edition.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:26 pm

Trial of Mumbai gunman halted after his lawyer is dismissed for contact with victim

The trial of the man alleged to be the sole surviving Mumbai terrorist had a dramatic start today when the judge dismissed the lawyer representing Azam Amir Kasab for being in contact with one of hi...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:20 pm

Fake stamp paper: Telgi convicted

A special court on Wednesday convicted main accused in the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam Abdul Karim Telgi, former police official Sangram Singh and six others under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:18 pm

NDA expects new alliances

] chief Rajnath Singh told mediapersons in Bangalore on Wednesday.Singh claimed that the NDA had intentionally not released its manifesto because the BJP expected to forge new alliances after the elec...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:14 pm

Dalai Lama to launch think-tank at MIT

] will launch a think tank named after him at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on April 30, with an inaugural public conference. Center for Ethics and Transformative Values, the fourth such c...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:14 pm

Prithvi-II successfuly test fired

India, on Wednesday, successfully test fired a version of nuclear-capable 'Prithvi-II' ballistic missile with a range of 350 kms from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur,off the Orissa coast. The ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:14 pm

PM says open to post election talks with left

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's ruling Congress party would be open to discussing an alliance with communist parties after the April-May general election, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:13 pm

India topple Australia from 2nd spot in ODIs

Thanks to their series victory in New Zealand and Australia's recent dip in form, India achieved their highest rankings in the ICC ODI Championship table since its inception in 2002, toppling Ricky Po...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:11 pm

Sensex scales 11K, surges to six-month high

Technically, the Sensex has support at 10,130 levels. On the higher side, resistance comes at 10,931 levels for the Sensex. The mood of the market is expected to remain bullish but intraday choppiness...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:10 pm

Nithari hearing deferred till May 25

A special CBI court on Wednesday postponed the hearing of a Nithari serial killings case after one of the witnesses in the rape and murder of eight-year-old girl Aarti informed it about his inability ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:10 pm

Keen contest in South Bangalore

Bangalore, Apr 15 : Candidates contesting in Bangalore south constituency are talking about change and making a difference in their aggressive campaigning ahead of general elections.he fight in the constituency is directly between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Ananth Kumar and the Congress party's Krishna Byre Gowda. However, Captain Gopinath, contesting as an independent, is also very popular and has the capability to cause an upset.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:10 pm

1,500 farmers commit mass suicide in India

Over 1,500 farmers in an Indian state committed suicide after being driven to debt by crop failure, it was reported today. The agricultural state of Chattisgarh was hit by falling water levels...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:04 pm

Porto says Cristiano Ronaldo is nothing special

Porto's Aly Cissokho has taunted Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo snorting: You're nothing special.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:04 pm

Pak not to hand over fifth Mumbai attack suspect to India

Islamabada Shahid Jamil Riaz, the fifth suspect arrested by Pakistan in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks, will not be handed over to India for questioning."There is no possibility of Shahid J...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:02 pm

"My heart is now around 100 beats per minute," says Hiddink

Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink said after Chelsea's four all draw Liverpool that his heart "is now around 100 beats per minute."
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:02 pm

Honda to invest Rs 300 cr in 3 years

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today said it will invest Rs 300 crore as part of its expansion plans in India over the next three years. The investment would also be utilised in upgradation of the plant capacity in Manesar, HMSI General Manager-Operating Head (Sales and Marketing) Naresh Kumar Rattan told reporters here.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:01 pm

3i Infotech buysback FCCBs

Mumbai based information technology service provider 3i Infotech said that it hadrepurchased a part of its foreign currency convertible bonds.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:57 am

Firstsource buys back $2 million FCCB

The company in a note to Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) said that with it has outstanding of $225.3 million FCCBs.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:51 am

Reliance Infra buys back shares worth Rs127 crore

Anil Ambani controlled Reliance Infrastructure has bought-back 2.5 million shares, worth Rs 127.38 crore at an average price of Rs 509.54 a share. The company has extinguished 21,74,572 shares till date and is in the process of extinguishing 325,428 shares that bought- back, said the R-Infra in a statement to stock exchanges.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:48 am

Kerala calm before the poll storm - Hindu


Kerala calm before the poll storm
Hindu
The state saw intense electioneering by the Left parties and Congress for Thursday's polls to all the 20 Lok Sabha seats in the state, with the BJP and BSP too entering the fray to give the contest a multi-cornered colour.
Campaigning comes to an end in Kerala The Statesman
Mani blames CPI(M) for attack Indopia
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:47 am

Kolkata youth arrested near in JK

BSF troops today arrested a youth from Kolkata under suspicious circumstances near the Indo-Pak border in Jammu district, official sources said.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:46 am

ArcelorMittal's plans for steel plant delayed

AreclorMittals plans to set up two greenfield steel plants in India has been delayed by at least two years on account of procedural delays and economic slowdown.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:44 am

Nimbooz becomes official sponsor of Kings XI Punjab

PepsiCo said its newly-launched drink Nimbooz has become the official beverage sponsor of the IPL franchisee team Kings XI Punjab.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:44 am

India topple Australia from 2nd spot in ODI ranking

India achieved their highest rankings in ODI since 2002, dethroning the Aussies from the second spot by just one point in the chart issued on Wednesday.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:42 am

Rail coach catches fire in Patna

A coach of a Gaya-Patna passenger train caught fire at the main railway station here on Wednesday. Officials said there was no passenger on board.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:42 am

Sensex gains for eighth day, closes above 11,000

The Sensex bounced back to wipe off early losses and closed higher by 317.51 points at 11,284.73, a level last seen on October 15.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:22 am

Sensex ends above 11K; Nifty above 200

The Sensex bounced back to wipe off early losses and closed higher by 317.51 points at 11,284.73, a level last seen on October 15.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:22 am

BSE Sensex up 8th day; Infosys trips outsourcers

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian shares shrugged off a shaky start on Wednesday and rallied for an eighth consecutive session, in their longest winning streak in 1-½ years, as robust risk appetite helped beat back earnings outlook concerns.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:20 am

State companies to hike jet fuel prices by 6.7 pct

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian state-run oil marketing companies will raise jet fuel prices for domestic carriers by 6.7 percent from Thursday, in line with the rise in international fuel prices, two companies said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:19 am

Sanjay Dutt to campaign in Delhi

Samajwadi Party's poll campaign will be a glitzy affair in Delhi with newly inducted Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt going to be the star campaigner for the party, which is fielding five candidates from the capital.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:11 am

Infosys sees first sales fall as outsourcing weakens

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Infosys Technologies Ltd forecast its first decline in annual revenue as global demand for outsourcing slowed in a harsh economic climate, halting growth for India's once burgeoning IT services sector.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 11:11 am

Is PM keeping post-poll tie-up option with Left open?

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today appeared to be keeping Congress options open for a tie up with the Left parties and other allies fighting his party in the post-poll scenario, saying he has had a good experience working with all of them.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 10:59 am

'We are not spoilers, you can bank on independents'

Terming as 'absurd' the charge that independent candidates threatenstability of the Government, banker Meera Sanyal said that they are not "spoilers" and thatshe disagreed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's suggestion not to vote independents.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Apr 2009 | 10:56 am

Judge dismisses lawyer for Mumbai gunman Kasab

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The court-appointed lawyer for man accused of being the lone surviving gunman of the Mumbai attacks was on Wednesday dismissed due to a conflict of interest, the judge ruled at the start of the trial on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 9:39 am

Sanjay Dutt booked for communal speech - Oneindia


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Sanjay Dutt booked for communal speech
Oneindia
Bollywood star and Samajwadi Party General Secretary Sanjay Dutt has been booked by the Election Commission for violating the election model code of conduct.
Maanyata will just be a housewife: Sanjay Dutt SantaBanta.com
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 9:35 am

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Prithvi 2 - unnindia


Indian Express

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Prithvi 2
unnindia
New Delhi (UNN) India successfully test fired a new version of nuclear capable Prithvi 2 ballistic missile, which in future could be used by the Indian Army as a tactical battlefield weapon.
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 9:34 am

New Gandhi touted as future prime minister

TALWANDI SABO, India (Reuters) - Rahul Gandhi's speech may have been wooden and the applause sparse, but that didn't matter for dozens of party cadres who trailed his every move on a campaign stop in Punjab.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 9:31 am

Gujarat BJP woos women voters with mangalsutras - Business Standard


Gujarat BJP woos women voters with mangalsutras
Business Standard
PTI / Ahmedabad April 15, 2009, 14:43 IST Gujarat BJP's attempt to woo women electorate by distributing 'mangalsutras' with their poll symbol 'lotus' as a pendant, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition Congress, which has dubbed the exercise as an ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 9:20 am

ELECTION EYE - BJP blames Congress for price rises

NEW 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 | 15 Apr 2009 | 8:24 am

'BJP viewing Afzal case through lens of religion' - Indian Express


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'BJP viewing Afzal case through lens of religion'
Indian Express
BJP is looking at Parliament attack accused Afzal Guru's case through the "lens of religion," Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 8:15 am

Thammaiah’s 5 acres could have been his undoing - Express Buzz


Thammaiah’s 5 acres could have been his undoing
Express Buzz
Relatives of Thammaiah (inset), the deceased KPTCL vigilance officer who was assaulted by unidentified men at Yelahanka in Bangalore.
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 8:08 am

Renuka Chowdhury, Purandareswari face tough test

While union minister S. Jaipal Reddy has a strong chance of being re-elected to the Lok Sabha, his colleagues Renuka Chowdhury and D. Purandareswari are facing tough fights. All three are in the fray for the first phase of parliamentary polls in Andhra Pradesh Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 7:32 am

Wife got techie killed for lover - Express Buzz


Wife got techie killed for lover
Express Buzz
Two of the associates, Bipin Kumar Singh and Pascal, came to the city from Jharkhand. BANGALORE: The murder of a techie at Banaswadi about a month ago, looked at that time like a murder-for-gain.
Wife held in BPO murder Calcutta Telegraph
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Source: Google News India - India | 15 Apr 2009 | 7:20 am

Markets back in green after weak opening

Indian equities markets climbed back into the green Wednesday after opening weak, as a key index rebounded to rule about 52.29 points higher than its last closing figure, a little before noon.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 6:32 am

Larsen and Toubro in pact with Russian firm for nuclear plants

Indian diversified conglomerate Larsen and Toubro has signed a pact with a Russian nuclear energy major to design and develop reactors for the Indian market, including four at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 6:00 am

Infosys declares 270 percent final dividend

Infosys Technologies Ltd has declared a final dividend of Rs.13.50 per share, which is 270 percent on par value of Rs.5 per share, for the just-concluded fiscal 2008-09.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 6:00 am

Tech Mahindra raises $55 mln via comm paper - sources

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Software services group Tech Mahindra, which is waiting for regulatory approval to buy Satyam Computer Services, has raised 2.75 billion rupees ($55 million) via short-term debt, two sources said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 5:52 am

All bets off on India's crucial Muslim vote

AZAMGARH, India (Reuters) - In India's fight against crime and Islamist militants, a quaint paddy-growing district in the vast northern plains is fast becoming synonymous with the threat to the country's secular identity.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Apr 2009 | 5:19 am

Infosys net up 29 percent in fourth quarter

Infosys Technologies Ltd posted a consolidated net profit of Rs.16.13 billion (Rs.1,613 crore) for the fourth quarter (January-March) of fiscal 2008-09, registering 29 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth but lower by 1.7 percent sequentially as per the Indian accounting standard.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 4:31 am

Infosys net up 28.5 percent for fiscal 2009

Infosys Technologies Ltd posted a consolidated net profit of Rs.59.88 billion (Rs.5,988 crore) for fiscal 2008-09, registering 28.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth as per the Indian accounting standard.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 4:30 am

The 'third sex' - ready to vote, but want better lives

Twirling a lock of his shoulder-length hair, Suleiman (name changed) who goes by the name Sulekha stared at a pocket mirror. Checking the lipstick shade twice over, he sighed: 'I want to vote - but what good will it do to me? How will it help my community?'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 4:00 am

Bollywood is bleeding: Mukesh Bhatt

Thanks to the ongoing tussle between the producers and multiplex owners, Bollywood is bleeding, says filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 3:02 am

When Shreyas Talpade dons traffic cop's hat

Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade had no starry tantrums when he was stuck in a major traffic jam in Mumbai recently. The actor got out of his car and helped a few volunteers on the road in clearing it up.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 3:02 am

Arshad Warsi becomes a fitness freak

Arshad Warsi, who is known for tickling audiences' funny bones as Circuit in the 'Munnabhai' series, is turning into a fitness freak.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Apr 2009 | 3:01 am

Clerical error may have caused DNA mix-up

Fresh Pakistani questionnaire on November 2008 attacks expected this week
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

‘Close shave’ for Srinivas

HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president D. Srinivas was strongly admonished by the Election Commission for his remark at an election meeting of minorities addressed by him at Nizamabad town on April 5. The Congress leader, ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

High security cover for Kasab trial

Mumbai: The police have thrown a thick security blanket at the Arthur Road prison here where a special court would on Wednesday begin the trial of Mumbai terror attack accused Mohammed Ajmal Amir ‘Kasab.’ — ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Enough evidence given to Pakistan, says Manmohan


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

I am more confident now, says Abhinav

NEW DELHI: Shooter Abhinav Bindra, reigning World and Olympic champion, was presented the Padma Bhushan by President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Tuesday. “It feels great to be recognised for your work. This ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

BJP candidate for Kandhamal held, remanded to custody

BHUBANESWAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s nominee for the Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat Ashok Sahu was arrested on the charge of making a provocative speech, as campaigning came to an end in 10 parliamentary constituencies and 70 Assembly ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

No ‘wave’ for any party in north Telangana

Candidates’ track record is what matters to the voters in the region
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

No more hate speeches: Varun

Submits affidavit to District Magistrate for despatch to Supreme Court
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

‘LTTE continued attacks during lull in fighting’

COLOMBO: With the 48-hour pause in the offensive against the LTTE due to end at midnight on Tuesday, the government reiterated that the Tigers holed up in the 17-sq. km. No-Fire Zone (NFZ) continued to fire at security forces stationed in the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

FIR registered against Sanjay Dutt

Lucknow: An FIR was registered against Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Tuesday for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by making communal remarks at an election rally in Mau district, sources said here. — PTI ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

`Bihar`s performance in NREGA better than developed states`!

Refuting allegations that NREGA schemes were not working properly in Bihar as "baseless".
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

UPA neglected Karnataka, says BJP `chargesheet`!

In a pre-poll offensive, the ruling BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday came out with what it called a chargesheet against the UPA, alleging that the state had been neglected by Congress-led government at the Centre.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

Priyanka compares Manmohan with Mahatma!

Priyanka Gandhi dismissed BJP`s charge that Manmohan Singh was a "weak" PM.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

Jawan killed, four others including JCO seriously injured!

An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were seriously injured when insurgents ambushed a security post in Ukhrul district of Manipur on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

Arrested Sahu asks BJP rank and file to maintain cool!

BJP candidate from Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat Ashok Sahu, asked party men not to "create a scene" which would help those demanding postponement of polls in the communally sensitive district.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

Cong demands CBI`s or judicial probe into its MLA`s murder!

Congress on Tuesday demanded a CBI or judicial probe into the murder of its MLA Makan Lal Jatav who was shot dead by unidentified assilants during electioneering in Bhind on Monday.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

EC notice to Scindia on letters to voters!

The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notice to Minister of State for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia over sending letters to voters using "government stationary" listing the benefits given to them by the UPA regime.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

Cong ridicules CPI-M`s bid to lead Third Front!

Congress ridiculed the CPI(M) for trying to "giving leadership" to the Third Force.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

Amarinder faces revolt in family: aunt joins Akali Dal!

Congress leader Amarinder Singh already facing revolt from various factions of his party, faced a jolt, that too from his own family, as Amarjit Kaur, former CM quitted Congress party and joined SAD
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

Praful Patel prefers Lok Sabha to Rajya Sabha!

He set up a flying school and brought air traffic, but it`s the road travel undertaken by Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel in Gondia that would count in the Lok Sabha elections.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm

President voices concern over rising ragging incidents!

President Pratibha Patil has voiced concern over the rising incidents of ragging in certain institutions of higher education in the country.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

Advani to skip PM`s farewell dinner for Somnath!

Leader of the opposition L K Advani will stay away from a farewell dinner for Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

26/11: PM rubbishes Pak claim, says enough proof given!

India on Tuesday slammed Pak for claiming that the evidence provided on 26/11 terror attack was not sufficient.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

DNA samples of Kasab and Ismail are different: Prosecutor!

Strongly refuting claims of Pakistan, Special Public Prosecutor in 26/11 terror attack case Ujjwal Nikam on Tuesday said the DNA samples of Ajmal Kasab and slain terrorist Mohammed Ismail were "totally different".
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

Sonia, Singh were part of meeting on Kandahar: BJP!

Facing all-round attack on its prime ministerial candidate L K Advani on the Kandahar hijack issue, BJP on Tuesday questioned the timing of the criticism, saying the verbal assault by Congress was part of a political "conspiracy".
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

Jail that can hold me is yet to be built: Modi!

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a dig at Science and Technology Minister, Kapil Sibal for asking him to be prepared to go to jail for speaking "nonsense" about Congress.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

`Samjhauta terrorist also involved in 26/11`!

Pakistan on Tuesday said that a terrorist linked to Samjhauta blasts was also involved in 26/11 strikes.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

Injured witness`s testimony has higher value: SC!

Testimony of an injured witness has a higher evidentiary value for convicting the accused in criminal cases, the Supreme Court has held, upholding the life sentence on five persons in a double-murder case.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

Congress is not politicising terrorism issue: Shukla!

AICC spokesman Rajiv Shukla on Tuesday said that the Congress is not politicising the issue of terrorism, but is committed to fight it effectively.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

Maya takes on Cong with poverty slogan!

Taking on Congress over its `Garibi Hatao` slogan, BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said her party will eradicate poverty and ensure reservation to poor among upper castes, if voted to power in the general elections.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Apr 2009 | 11:16 pm

Pakistan arrests 20 Indian fishermen, seizes 4 boats

KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistani maritime authorities have arrested 20 fishermen and seized four boats for illegally venturing into Pakistan's territorial waters, a security official said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Apr 2009 | 7:41 pm