Jade Goody to get 'boozy farewell'

Jade Goody's friends and family are to gather at a posh London club to bid a "drunken farewell" to the late reality star.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 1:12 pm

No bail for Raju and aides yet

The bail arguments of Satyam founder B Ramalinga Raju, his brother B Ramaraju and former chief financial officer Srinivas Vadlamani remained inconclusive for the second day.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 1:08 pm

Domestic institutions net buyers of Rs 82cr

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 82.25 crore (provisional) today, according to data released by BSE.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:58 pm

Asian equity mkts to improve performance in H2'09: ADB

The aggressive fiscal and monetary stimulus policies by various governments in Asia is expected to boost the region's equity markets, including India, in the second half of 2009, says the Asian Development Bank.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:56 pm

Oz squad thrilled to have Symonds back despite poor form

Australian cricketers have welcomed Andrew Symonds back into their fold despite his poor form, both on and off the field.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:54 pm

Liverpool's Benitez says he will battle Man U till the end

Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez is insisting he will battle Manchester United to the end.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:52 pm

Goody's sons face new heartbreak with great-grandad's suicide

Jade Goody's sons have new heartbreak to face in their little lives after their cancer-stricken great- grandfather committed suicide.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:50 pm

IIFCL to raise Rs 5,000 cr from taxable bonds in 2009-10

Indian Infrastructure Finance Company today said it plans to raise Rs 5,000 crore from taxable bonds over and above Rs 30,000 crore from tax-free papers to fund various infrastructure projects in the country.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:46 pm

36 in fray in Pune, highest in state

In the second phase of polling scheduled for Thursday in Maharashtra, Pune is set to have the maximum number of candidates in the state.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:44 pm

Bangla coach sees merit in Buchanan's multiple captain theory

John Buchanan's controversial multiple captain theory has been backed by his former assistant in the Australia team and present Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:42 pm

Pakistan claims India backing Baloch militant group

Pakistan alleged on Wednesday that India was backing the banned militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:41 pm

Dalit girl rape case: Pb SC Commission seeks report!

Punjab State SC Commission has taken serious note of the attitude of Moga district admin towards directions as so far it has not received any reply.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:34 pm

Satyam owes Rs 1,230 crore to NBFCs: CBI

Satyam Computer is carrying a liability of Rs 1,230 crore on account of loans taken from NBFCs which were partly repaid by pledging of shares by tainted founder chairman of B Ramalinga Raju and his family members, says the CBI chargesheet.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm

Beckham sets sight on stint with Spurs for World Cup glory

The word from inside the game, which suggests that Becks could join Tottenham ahead of next year's World Cup finals.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm

Emma Watson reveals her lover

Emma Watson shows her boyfriend to the world, has been with him for more than a year.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:30 pm

Germany to block child porn sites

Germany's cabinet has agreed a draft law to block access to child-porn websites, Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said Wednesday.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:29 pm

Satyam owes Rs 1,230 crore to NBFCs: CBI

Satyam Computer is carrying a liability of Rs 1,230 crore on account of loans taken from NBFCs which were partly repaid by pledging of shares of Ramalinga Raju.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:28 pm

Gail plans Rs 8,000 cr pipeline from Andhra to MP

State gas utility GAIL India plans to invest Rs 8,000 crore in laying a pipeline from Andhra Pradesh to Central India for transporting natural gas from the discoveries made in Bay of Bengal by companies such as Reliance Industries, ONGC and GSPC.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:27 pm

AirAsia group plans foray into India

Malaysia's no-frills airline AirAsia group plans to venture into India in a big way, and stresses that some issues with national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) over flights to four major Indian cities need to be addressed.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:27 pm

Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink now targetting a treble gong

Chelsea coach Guss Hiddink has targeted a treble, which he admits was unthinkable when he took over as manager in February.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:27 pm

Bajaj Hindusthan re-appoints Shishir Bajaj as MD

Sugar company Bajaj Hindustan today said Shishir Bajaj has been re-appointed as the managing director of the company effective from July 1, 2008, for a further period of five years.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:22 pm

President lauds Spain's yoga ashrams for boosting cultural ties - Hindu


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President lauds Spain's yoga ashrams for boosting cultural ties
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Madrid (PTI): President Pratibha Patil has lauded the role of over 500 "yoga ashrams" in Spain in helping the culturally inclined Spaniards to have a feel of incredible India.
India, Spain seek to expand trade ties; to sign 3 agreements Press Trust of India
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:13 pm

62 per cent votes cast in Manipur - Hindu


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62 per cent votes cast in Manipur
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Imphal (PTI): About 62 per cent of 8.02 lakh voters exercised their franchise in an incident-free second phase of Lok Sabha elections for the prestigious Inner Manipur constituency on Wednesday.
35 per cent votes cast by noon in Manipur Press Trust of India
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:13 pm

Sister in fray has led to family crisis: Arjun's son - Hindu


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Sister in fray has led to family crisis: Arjun's son
Hindu
Bhopal (PTI): The decision of Arjun Singh's daughter Veena Singh to contest as an independent from the Sidhi constituency has created a crisis for his family and a big dilemma for the Union Minister's supporters, his son Ajay Singh said on Wednesday.
Ex-Nepal royal flame now campaigns for Arjun Singh IBNLive.com
Is this Arjun's last sigh? Express Buzz
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:13 pm

Himalayas play host to a Tenzing vs Hillary T20 match

Cricket touched a new high as mountaineers played cricket just above the base camp of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, to raise 250,000 for charity.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:10 pm

Police clear "Slumdog" child star Rubina's father for now

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Police said on Wednesday they had no evidence to suggest that the father of Rubina Ali, a child star in the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire", tried to sell his daughter.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:08 pm

(Incorporating Left comments) - Indopia


(Incorporating Left comments)
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Kolkata/Tirupati, Apr 22 The Congress today did not rule out the possibility of taking support of the Left parties again to form the government, if the need arose after the Lok Sabha elections but the Left appeared unenthusiastic saying it would not ...
A welcome change: Lesser number of criminals in election fray this ... Times of India
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:08 pm

Shree Cement to invest Rs 1,000cr to expand plant capacity

Shree Cement will invest Rs 1,000 crore over the next 12 months to expand its cement and power plant capacity.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:08 pm

India backing Baloch terror group: Pak

Pakistan has alleged that India was backing the banned militant group Baloch Liberation Army for fuelling unrest in its southwestern Balochistan province.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:04 pm

Delhi: Woman lecturer goes missing

A woman lecturer has gone missing for the past two days while returning from her college and efforts are on to trace her, police said on Wednesday.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:04 pm

Mid-day meal makes 31 students sick

31 students of a government-aided school in the capital were taken ill after eating a mid-day meal served to them, police said.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:58 am

RIL inks pacts to sell natural gas in AP

Reliance Industries has signed agreements to sell natural gas from its prolific eastern offshore KG-D6 fields to at least six power producers in Andhra Pradesh, including GVK Power.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:48 am

Gold drops by Rs 110 on profit-selling

Gold prices fell by Rs 110 to Rs 14,560 per 10 gram in the bullion market here as stockists indulged in booking profit at existing higher levels amid weakening global trend.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:43 am

Queen's guards sat on throne feet up

Royal protection officers sat on the Queen's throne and posed for photographs with their feet up at the Buckingham Palace, a court here was told.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:40 am

Sensex falls for third day in a row

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex failed to preserve early gains on Wednesday and closed with a loss of nearly 80 points, the third decline in a row.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:32 am

Karat says could consider PM's post - Hindustan Times


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Karat says could consider PM's post
Hindustan Times
PTI CPI(M) General secretary Prakash Karat on Wednesday said that he could consider accepting the post of Prime Minister under "inevitable circumstances", even as he categorically ruled supporting the Congress in forming the next government.
Big Thursday for Congress and the BJP Times of India
Karat hints at realignment Express Buzz
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:12 am

Govt committed to sort issue of illegal money in foreign banks: Pranab

Countering BJP leader L K Advani's charge that the UPA government has done little to bring back illegal money of Indian citizens stashed in secret foreign banks, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the government was fully occupied with the matter and has taken all steps in this regard.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:06 am

Court rejects Kasab's plea for chargesheet in Urdu - IBNLive.com


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Court rejects Kasab's plea for chargesheet in Urdu
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PTI TO DO JUSTICE: The special court trying the terror accused wants to ensure justice is not denied even to Kasab. ibnlive.com is on mobile now.
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:04 am

Pakistan accuses India, Afghans, of Baluch meddling

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan accused on Wednesday Afghanistan and India of supporting ethnic Baluch separatists fighting in the resource-rich southwestern province of Baluchistan.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 11:04 am

Prakash Jha's guest house raided, Rs 10.25 lakh seized - Press Trust of India


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Prakash Jha's guest house raided, Rs 10.25 lakh seized
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Bettiah (Bihar), Apr 22 (PTI) Police raided the guest house of filmmaker and LJP candidate from West Champaran seat Prakash Jha and allegedly seized Rs 10.25 lakh following reports that he was distributing money to influence voters.
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:55 am

Sanjay sorry for jhappi remark, says Maya like his sister - Times of India


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Sanjay sorry for jhappi remark, says Maya like his sister
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22 Apr 2009, 1612 hrs IST, PTI PRATAPGARH: In the eye of a storm for his "Jadu ki Jhappi" remarks, Sanjay Dutt has apologised for the statement, saying the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was just like a sister to him.
Another case against Sanjay Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:46 am

Purab Kohli recounts shark tales in South Africa

Bollywood actor Purab Kohli decided to take a trip down the wild side by diving into the great blue ocean in South Africa in the company of sharks - an experience he describes as the 'most thrilling and scary moment' of his life.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am

Maoist violence rocks eastern India

Ranchi/Patna/Maoist insurgents went on the rampage in the eastern states of Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal Wednesday, hijacking a train, blowing up buildings, setting trucks on fire, killing a truck driver and triggering landmine blasts.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am

Delhi to get its own fashion hub

Addressing a long-standing demand of the designer fraternity, the national capital is to very soon get its first fashion hub to bridge the gaps in development within the industry and promote young talent.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am

Rahul Gandhi among 324 candidates for 17 Lok Sabha seats

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's electoral fate will be decided in the second phase of the country's 2009 general elections Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:10 am

Varun Gandhi files nomination from Pilibhit

] , who is on a two week parole after being jailed for his alleged hate-speeches, on Wednesday filed his nomination papers to fight the Lok Sabha elections from Pilibhit
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:09 am

From World Cup to Parliament

slam Sher Khan was a member of the Indian hockey team that won the World Cup in 1975. He was also a member of the bronze medal-winning Indian teams in the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. He entered politic...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:09 am

80,000 Tamils flee war zone

Making a final push to overrun the last patch of territory held by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Sri Lankan forces on Wednesday pushed deeper, capturing six kilometres of the 18 km 'No Fire Zone' ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:09 am

Spanish Congress president expresses solidarity with India

By Ravinder Singh Robin, Madrid (Spain), Apr.21: Jose Bono, the President of the Spanish Congress, on Tuesday, expressed solidarity and sympathy with the people of India over the terror attack that st...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:07 am

JSW Steel to invest 3,000 cr in FY10

The country's third largest technology firm Wipro said on Wednesday that the net profit of the company for the fourth quarter according to the US GAAP stood at Rs 910 cr as against Rs 897.9 cr in the ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:06 am

Lalu dials Pranab for clarification

There has been some damage control between the RJD and the Congress after their heated war or words on Tuesday.Last night Pranab Mukherjee said it would be difficult for Lalu to be part of a future UP...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:06 am

Maoists trigger landmine blasts in West Bengal - Hindu


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Maoists trigger landmine blasts in West Bengal
Hindu
Kolkata (IANS): Suspected Maoists triggered four landmine blasts Wednesday targeting the police in Salboni area of West Midnapore district, police said, adding that no one was injured.
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 10:04 am

Varun Gandhi files nomination from Pilibhit - Press Trust of India


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Varun Gandhi files nomination from Pilibhit
Press Trust of India
Pilibhit, Apr 22 (PTI) BJP candidate Varun Gandhi, who is on a two week parole after being jailed for alleged hate- speeches, today filed his nomination papers to fight the Lok Sabha elections from Pilibhit constituency.
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Source: Google News India - India | 22 Apr 2009 | 9:55 am

Sri Lankan war in endgame, 95,000 escape rebel zone

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Thousands more civilians surged out of Sri Lanka's war zone on Wednesday, while soldiers and Tamil Tiger rebels fought the apparent endgame of Asia's longest-running war despite calls to protect those still trapped.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 9:53 am

Maoists briefly hijack train in Jharkhand ahead of poll day

RANCHI, India (Reuters) - Maoist rebels, some armed with bows and arrows, briefly hijacked a train with around 500 passengers in Jharkhand on Wednesday in a show of strength on the eve of the second stage of India's general election.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 9:52 am

No Lalu, no UPA, indicates Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan indicated Wednesday that it would rethink its relationship with the Congress if Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Lalu Prasad was not part of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 8:32 am

Tech Mahindra open offer for Satyam opens June 12

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tech Mahindra said on Wednesday its open offer to buy up to 20 percent of fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services will open on June 12 and close on July 1.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 5:57 am

Maoists hijack train in Jharkhand

Around 200 Maoist rebels hijacked a train with over 400 passengers in Latehar district of Jharkhand Wednesday morning, a day ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha polls, police said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 5:00 am

HCL Tech Q3 net falls 36 pct; shares tumble

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - HCL Technologies Ltd on Wednesday said third-quarter profit fell by more than a third, hit by forex losses, despite a revenue rise, dragging the shares down more than 13 percent.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 4:47 am

ELECTION EYE - Congress, ally continue bickering

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 | 22 Apr 2009 | 4:33 am

One killed in Maoist violence in Bihar

Suspected Maoists killed a truck driver and set ablaze nine trucks in Bihar's Gaya district and bombed a block office in Aurangabad district early Wednesday, a day ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha polls, police said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 4:00 am

Wipro Q4 net rises 4 pct, beats forecast

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Wipro Ltd, India's third-largest software services exporter, posted a 4.2 percent rise in quarterly profit, beating forecasts.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 3:34 am

Maoists blow up railway station, school in Jharkhand

Maoist guerrillas blew up a railway station and a school in two separate incidents in Jharkhand, police said Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 3:02 am

Kareena-Shahid won't disappoint as pair in 'Milenge Milenge'

Kareena Kapoor and her ex-beau Shahid Kapur were a hit pair in 'Jab We Met' and the actress says they won't disappoint fans as an on-screen couple in their much delayed 'Milenge Milenge' either.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 3:01 am

Acting with Big B is a huge bonus: Kannada star Sudeep

Popular Kannada star Sudeep is enjoying every bit of shooting in Ram Gopal Varma's next movie 'Rann' where he plays Amitabh Bachchan's son. He says sharing screen space with the superstar always charges him up.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 3:00 am

Two CPI-M supporters killed in West Bengal

Two activists of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed Tuesday when they were attacked by armed assailants in West Bengal's Midnapore West district, police said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 1:32 am

Lalu calls up Mukherjee, says still in UPA

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Tuesday called up Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee and clarified that he had not left the United Progressive Alliance, Mukherjee said at an election meeting here.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Apr 2009 | 1:32 am

Maternal height linked to child deaths in India

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A study done in India has found that children born to short women were 70 percent more likely to die before age 5 than those born to taller women, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:19 am

58,000 civilians flee no-fire zone

Rajapaksa rules out pause in military action
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

“Mayawati’s charge baseless”

NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Navin B. Chawla pooh-poohed BSP president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati’s accusation that he and Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi were working at the “behest of the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Ajmal seeks charge sheet in Urdu

Mumbai: The accused in the Mumbai terror attack case Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab on Tuesday sought Urdu translation of the charge sheet. — ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Corporal punishment not to be tolerated


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

The civilian flight to freedom, safety

The distance was only about 1.5 km, but it was a journey fraught with risks
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Salary hike

New Delhi: Over 15,000 officers will take home enhanced salaries from this month, with the Armed Forces headquarters on Tuesday notifying the amended orders to place the Lieutenant Colonels, the IAF Wing Commanders and the Navy Commanders ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

India can’t pardon Prabakaran but I have no hatred, says Priyanka

Amethi: Congress star campaigner Priyanka Vadra on Tuesday said India as a nation could not forgive LTTE chief V. Prabakaran for the assassination of the former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, though personally she and her family harboured no ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

EC puts in place help-desks

HYDERABAD: With a view to avoiding the type of last-minute disappointment experienced by voters over disappearance of their names from the rolls, the Election Commission has arranged help-desks. These are being set up at nearly 30 places ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Another FIR against Sanjay Dutt

Barabanki: One more First Information Report has been registered against actor and Samajwadi Party leader Sanjay Dutt for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati during an election rally here.— ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Navin Chawla takes over as CEC

Says he is first among the equals in the Election Commission
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Gorkhaland will not solve problems: Yechury

Formation of a separate state of Gorkhaland will not solve problems faced by people in West Bengal's Darjeeling hills, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury said here Monday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 21 Apr 2009 | 6:00 pm

Kailash Mansarovar yatra draw held, 960 selected

As many as 960 people were selected after a computerised draw here Tuesday to undertake the pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar in China later this year in 16 batches of 60 pilgrims each.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 21 Apr 2009 | 6:00 pm

Russia says upping price for India aircraft carrier

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will push India to pay far more that originally agreed for a refurbished Soviet-era aircraft carrier that is already a year overdue, the firm overhauling the ship said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 21 Apr 2009 | 4:21 pm

Prez Patil to discuss anti-terror strategy with Spain!

Forging bilateral strategies to combat terrorism, boosting investments and consolidating ties with the EU will be high on the agenda as President Pratibha Patil starts high-level parleys with the Spain on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Encourage rapprochement between India and Pak: Report!

Arguing that Pakistan, not Afghanistan should be the centre of the policy of Obama administration in its war against terrorism, an eminent think-tank has asked the US to "encourage rapprochement" between India and Pak.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Indian Navy on anti-piracy patrol after Seychelles` request!

The Indian Navy will carry out anti-piracy patrols around Seychelles` coastline following a request from that country.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Naveen babu is BJD`s lone ranger in Orissa!

Clad in a white kurta and slippers, he has been attending 11 to 14 public meetings every day in the searing heat of the Orissa summer. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik knows he is the only star campaigner for the BJD.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Varun Gandhi likely to file nomination today!

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Varun Gandhi is expected to file his nomination papers to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Pilibhit on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Campaigning for first phase elections in MP to end on Tuesday!

Electioneering will come to an end tomorrow at 1700 hrs for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls - scheduled on April 23 - in Madhya Pradesh for 13 out of the total 29 constituencies.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Sharad Pawar fit to be PM: Jayalalitha!

AIADMK chief J Jayalalitha said Monday that she considers Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) boss Sharad Pawar suitable for the country`s top job.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm

Chawla issue: Cong dismisses BJP demand on CEC recommendation!

Congress on Monday dismissed BJP`s attempts to reveal the contents of the recommendations of CEC N Gopalaswami seeking the removal of EC Navin Chawla as an act by a party bereft of any constructive issue.
Source: Zee News : India National | 21 Apr 2009 | 12:36 pm