Blood flows as water dries up in Madhya Pradesh!

Blood is being spilled over water in Madhya Pradesh.
Source: Zee News : States | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:34 pm

Maharashtra steps up commando training !

The second phase of training for commandoes, similar to that imparted to the elite National Security Guards, commenced here.
Source: Zee News : States | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:34 pm

One of six gurdwara attack suspects released in Vienna!

One of the six suspects, detained in connection with the attack on two visiting Indian Sikh preachers in Vienna last month, has been released due to lack of evidence.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

TMC to skip all-party meet on cyclone relief!

Trinamool Congress has said it will not attend the all-party meeting convened by West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Sunday to seek suggestions for expediting relief work in cyclone-affected areas.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

`Indo-US N-deal not on back-burner` !

A key Obama aide dismissed reports that the new US admin has kept the N-deal with India on back-burner.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

Pentagon reviews policy to allow Sikhs to join US Army!

Following an outcry from the Sikh community, the US defence department has decided to review its policy which prevents Sikhs from joining the country`s armed forces.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

Madni asked to recruit youth from metros!

Madni, a top aide of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, who was arrested in the capital yesterday, had been asked by leaders of the terror outfit to recruit young people from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata for training in Pakistan.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

India confirms fifth case of swine flu!

Health ministry has confirmed a fifth case of swine flu in a 28-year-old man.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

Seek to "broaden and strengthen" ties with India: US!

The Obama administration has said it wants to "broaden and strengthen" bilateral ties with India including in the fields of defence and economy, as it prepares to send one of its top official to New Delhi next week.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

India calls for major role of UN General Assembly!

Calling for a major role of the United Nations General Assembly in the election of the Secretary-General, India has questioned the current system.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jun 2009 | 12:33 pm

Marijuana worth Rs one cr seized at Khammam

The marijuana stuffed in gunny bags was concealed below other items in the lorry which was loaded from Orissa and was intercepted near Bhadrachalam town.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:14 am

Mumbai attacks: Arrest warrant issued against Baloch man

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has issued an arrest warrant against a man from Balochistan for supplying a boat used by the Mumbai attackers.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:08 am

Maharashtra steps up commando training

The second phase of training for commandoes, similar to that imparted to the elite National Security Guards, commenced here.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:08 am

Goa diaspora remitted Rs 800cr in '08

Goa received nearly Rs.800 crore in remittances last year from 56,000 emigrants settled abroad, a official study on Goan diaspora has revealed.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:07 am

Gujarat police to interrogate Madni - Times of India


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6 Jun 2009, 1622 hrs IST, PTI AHMEDABAD: Gujarat police on Saturday said they would seek the custody of Mohammed Omar Madni, a suspected aide of militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed arrested in New Delhi two days ago, to find out if he ...
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 11:02 am

Michelle Obama, daughters say bonjour to Eiffel Tower

Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama stopped to say hello to the Eiffel Tower during their visit to Paris.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:57 am

Unseasonal snowfall, rains in Valley push down mercury

Light to moderate snowfall was experienced in the hill resort of Sonamarg and adjoining high altitude areas on Saturday, unusual for this time of the season.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:57 am

"Surly" Capello launches vitriolic verbal volley against Ancelotti's remarks

Fabio Capello reacted furiously to new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti branding him 'surly' in his new autobiography.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:54 am

Gujarat police to interrogate Madni

Gujarat police on Saturday said they would seek the custody of Mohammed Omar Madni, a suspected aide of militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed arrested in New Delhi two days ago, to find out if he had any role in the terror incidents in the state.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:52 am

No info on attack on Dawood's brother in Pak: Mumbai Police

Rumours of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Anees being targetted in a shootout in Pakistan were denied on Friday by the city police.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:49 am

Tevez wants to show off his footwork on Strictly Come Dancing

Carlos Tevez has revealed that he wants to show off his footwork on the British Television show Strictly Come Dancing.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:49 am

Melbourne: World swine flu capital

With cases of HINI virus soaring in Melbourne, the city has emerged as the "swine-flu capital of the world", a report said.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:45 am

Deshmukh asks Cong workers to focus on Maha Asmbly polls

Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh today asked Congress workers to gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls and not to get complacent after the party's show in the Lok Sabha elections in the state.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:42 am

Chinese couple wake up to find 2-m-long snake sharing their bed!

New Delhi, Jun 6 : A Chinese couple was stunned when they woke up to find that a 2-meter-long snake was sharing their bed with them.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:40 am

Union Bank launches new facility for internet banking users

The facility, the first to be offered by a public sector bank, enables first time users log in with their new chosen passwords within two days of submission of request.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:37 am

Gold turns weak by Rs 210

Gold prices today tumbled by Rs 210 to Rs 14,880 per 10 gram in the bullion market on emergence of selling by stockists, triggered by weak global cues.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:34 am

Two pro-Taliban leaders killed in Pakistan

Two top leaders of a banned pro-Taliban group, which brokered the controversial Swat peace deal, were killed on Saturday in Pakistan's restive northwest, when militants ambushed a security forces' con...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:32 am

Sangma rules out NCP

Images ], but P A Sangma says there is no question of either his joining the Congress nor the Nationalist Congress Party merging with it. The former Lok Sabha Speaker [
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:32 am

JD-U chief clarifies

After threatening to consume poison if the Women's Reservation Bill is passed by the Parliament in its current form, Janata Dal - United chief Sharad Yadav on Saturday demanded separate quota for thos...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:32 am

Why the BJP lost Lok Sabha poll 2009

","BJP leader L K Advani attends a party meeting in Ahmedabad on May 25","Image: Amit Dave/ Reuters",""); j = 1 slides[j]=new Array("The joy in the Advani camp was premature","http://im.rediff.com/e...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:32 am

Thousands flee cyclone-hit Sundarbans ahead of high tide

Images ] battered islands of Sundarbans, to escape inundation by full moon high tide 'Bhora Kotal', which is expected to hit the area on Sunday. Sundarbans Development Minister Kanti Ganguly said ove...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:32 am

Darkest day in the history of English cricket: Media

England's shocking four-wicket upset against the Netherlands in the World T20 Championship has drawn flak from the British media.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:31 am

Central team in Kolkata to assess cyclone damage - Hindu


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Central team in Kolkata to assess cyclone damage
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Kolkata (PTI): With killer cyclone Aila leaving a trail of massive destruction in West Bengal, a central team headed by a senior Home Ministry official arrived here on saturday to assess the damage.
Congress to attend all party meet on Cyclone Aila Indopia
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:28 am

Protestors clash with police in Indian Kashmir

Srinagar, Kashmir - Mobs attacked police during protests as daily life in India-administered Kashmir was disrupted for the sixth consecutive day Saturday owing to a general strike called over the alle...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:24 am

Monsoon advances further - weather officials

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The annual monsoon rain cycle has revived and advanced to more parts, two officials at India Meteorological Department said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:23 am

Pak orders arrest of man who aided 26/11 terrorists

A Pak court has issued an arrest warrant against a man from Balochistan for supplying a boat used by the Mumbai attackers.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:20 am

India denies attacks by its border forces on Nepalis

KATHMANDU: Even as Nepal's lawmakers Saturday decided to send a team to the western region, where there are growing claims of attacks on villagers by India's border security force - the Seema Surak...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:18 am

Doctor held for receiving Rs 20,000 bribe

GUNTUR: The Medical Officer of Prattipadu Primary Health Centre PHC) here has been arrested for receiving a bribe of Rs 20,000, ACB sources said today. Dr G Rama Krishna, was caught red-handed l...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:17 am

Mumbai Police likely to quiz LeT chief aide in 11/7 case

MUMBAI: Mohammed Omar Madni, a suspected aide of Lashkar-e-Toiba founder Hafiz Saeed, is likely to be questioned by the city police in connection with July 11, 2006 serial train blasts case. "We...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:17 am

Rajapaksa invites Lankan Editors to visit refugee camps

Seeking to dispel apprehensions about restricted access to Tamil refugee camps, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has invited Sri Lankan Editors to visit these welfare centres for a first hand account of the situation, but warned them against "provocative" writing that could give rise to "another terrorist movement" post-LTTE.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:13 am

Sharad Yadav tones down, demands quota for OBC women - Indian Express


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Sharad Yadav tones down, demands quota for OBC women
Indian Express
After threatening to consume poison if the Women's Reservation Bill is passed by Parliament in its current form, JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav demanded separate quota for those belonging to backward castes.
Give more reservation to women from weaker sections: Sharad Yadav Zee News
Women's quota bill: Sharad Yadav threatens suicide IBNLive.com
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:12 am

SITA working with AAI to upgrade IT systems in major airports

Leading air transport communication specialist SITA is working with Airports Authority of India to upgrade IT systems in major Indian airports to enable them handle next generation aircraft like the superjumbo Airbus A-380 and Boeing's 787 Dreamliners.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:10 am

Sharad Yadav wants quota for OBCs in Women's Bill

After threatening to consume poison if the Women's Bill is passed in its current form, the JD(U) chief demanded separate quota for those belonging to backward castes.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:04 am

Forex earnings from tourism up despite slowdown

Foreign exchange earnings from tourism were Rs 3,249 crore in May this year as compared to Rs 2,988 crore in 2008, registering an increase of 8.7 per cent.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:04 am

Union Bank launches new facility for internet banking users

The public sector Union Bank of India today launched a 'self user creation facility' enabling users of the bank's internet banking services to generate their own password for internet banking.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 10:02 am

Govt against any move to shackle the press

With media coming under public scrutiny over its coverage of Mumbai terror attacks, the Government today favoured a debate on their response to national security even as it underlined that any move to shackle the press would be "unwelcome".
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:36 am

13th amendment picked from Indian constitution: Sri Lankan CJ

The outgoing Sri Lankan Chief Justice has warned that the 13th amendment to provide devolution of power to the Tamils in the North was not practical as it was a "hurriedly pieced together" document 'picked' from the Indian constitution.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:30 am

Tata Steel sales volume up 18%

Tata Steel today said its sales volume surged by 18% to 4.69 lakh tonnes in May on the back of robust demand from auto and construction sectors.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:28 am

Sensex, Nifty hit 10-month highs as bourses progress rapidly

Indian bourses progressed rapidly with key indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- hitting nearly ten-month highs as investors were heartened by new UPA Government's economic agenda, unveiled by President Pratibha Patil in the week under review.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:28 am

'Jai ho' set to be millionth English word

'Jai ho', 'cuddies' and 'slumdog' are among the 73 other finalists from across the globe to become the millionth English word.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:21 am

Stem cells cultured on contact lens 'restore sight'

In what is claimed to a world- first breakthrough, scientists claim to have used stem cells cultured on contact lens to restore sight in the sufferers of blinding corneal disease.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:17 am

ONGC clears Cairn's investment

The board of ONGC today approved the revised cost estimates for developing the nation's most prolific on-land oilfield in Rajasthan and agreed to invest around $350 million more in the fields operated by Cairn India.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:16 am

Prominent Indian activist opposes protest rally in Sydney - Indian Express


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Prominent Indian activist opposes protest rally in Sydney
Indian Express
A prominent Sydney-based Indian activist has advised members of the community against attending a proposed rally in the city to protest attacks on Indians in Melbourne, warning that the effort might backfire.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:12 am

UPDATE:Tata Steel sales volume up 18% in May

Tata Steel today said its sales volume surged by 18 per cent to 4.69 lakh tonnes in May on the back of robust demand from auto and construction sectors.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 9:02 am

UP to set up satellite townships through pvt investment

In a bid to meet increasing demand of houses, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up self-sustained satellite townships around major cities in the state through private investment.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:59 am

Not joining Congress: Sangma - Business Standard


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Not joining Congress: Sangma
Business Standard
PTI / New Delhi June 6, 2009, 14:04 IST He may have buried the hatchet with Sonia Gandhi but PA Sangma says there is no question of either his joining the Congress nor his party NCP merging with it.
I admire Rahul, he'll have my support whenever he wants to be PM ... Times of India
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:49 am

SIT probe against Modi, 62 others challenged in HC - Daily News & Analysis


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SIT probe against Modi, 62 others challenged in HC
Daily News & Analysis
Ahmedabad: A former BJP MLA has challenged the SIT move to investigate roles of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 62 others in the 2002 riots.
Ex-MLA challenges probe against Modi in HC Times of India
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 8:30 am

Life in Kashmir valley paralysed for sixth day - Hindu


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Life in Kashmir valley paralysed for sixth day
Hindu
Srinagar (PTI): Life in Kashmir valley was paralysed for the sixth consecutive day on Saturday due to the separatist-sponsored strike to protest the deaths of two women, whose family members are on hunger strike to demand action against the guilty.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:53 am

DHD-J militants surrender - Hindu


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DHD-J militants surrender
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Haflong (PTI): Two militants of DHD-J, whose chief Jewel Garlosa was arrested by Assam police in Bengaluru and brought to Guwahati, surrendered to the army in central Assam's strife-hit North Cachar Hills district on Saturday.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Two pro-Taliban clerics killed in Pakistan shootout

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Two pro-Taliban clerics were killed in a shootout between security forces and militants in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, a day after around 40 people were killed in a suicide attack in a mosque, the military said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jun 2009 | 7:10 am

No personal differences with Speaker: TDP - Express Buzz


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No personal differences with Speaker: TDP
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HYDERABAD: After making a hue and cry over N Kiran Kumar Reddy's candidature as Speaker in the State Assembly yesterday, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leadership came one step down and tried to put an end to the controversy.
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 5:55 am

Govt won't intervene in Bharti, MTN deal - paper

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The government will not intervene in Bharti Airtel's proposed deal with South Africa's MTN but will provide legal support if needed, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Saturday, citing Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jun 2009 | 4:43 am

Terror scare: State on high alert - Express Buzz


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Terror scare: State on high alert
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BANGALORE: The state police and intelligence wings are on high alert following an input from the Centre, suggesting possible terror attacks in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh by Lashkar-e-Taiba militants.
Government puts police on high alert Hindu
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Source: Google News India - India | 6 Jun 2009 | 4:35 am

Dhoni publicly denies reports of rift with Sehwag

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) - India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took the unusual step on Friday of leading his team into a news conference where he publicly denied reports of a rift between himself and Virender Sehwag.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jun 2009 | 3:35 am

Kareena to sport Barbie doll look in 'Kambakkht Ishq'

Kareena Kapoor's look in 'Kambakkht Ishq' is being touted as her most glamorous ever, but her make-up artist Mallika Bhat says that apart from looking ultra glam, she will also sport a 'Barbie doll-look' in the action thriller.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 6 Jun 2009 | 2:00 am

Bullet-proof jackets not inferior: Ashok Chavan

In the line of opposition fire for allegedly providing sub-standard bulletproof jackets to the Mumbai police, including those who fell to terrorists' bullets during 26/11, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Friday said they were 'wild allegations'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:01 pm

West Bengal government calls all-party meet on Aila

With thousands fleeing the coastal areas amid fears of another cyclone, the West Bengal government has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday to discuss relief and rehabilitation in the areas devastated by Cyclone Aila 10 days ago. The main opposition Trinamool Congress announced Friday it would not participate in the meeting.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 6:01 pm

Mukesh Ambani's SEZ project in trouble

Leading industrialist Mukesh Ambani's dream project of setting up a special economic zone (SEZ) over 10,000 hectares in Raigad near Mumbai at a cost of Rs.400 billion is in jeopardy as the Supreme Court Friday refused to extend the deadline for land acuisition.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 4:31 pm

Sangma apologises to Sonia Gandhi for foreign origin remarks

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Lok Sabha speaker Purno A. Sangma Friday said he had apologised to Congress president Sonia Gandhi for raising the issue of her foreign origin a decade ago.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 4:31 pm

Indians on a song in archery World Cup

It was a great day for the Indians at the World Cup archery Stage III at Antalya in Turkey Friday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pm

Santosh Trophy: Goa beat Services, Karnataka knock out Maharashtra

Unimpressive Goa eked out a 1-0 victory against a 10-man Services for their first win while Karnataka ended Maharashtra's campaign with a 2-0 win in Group B quarterfinal league matches of the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Nehru Stadium here Friday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pm

Kevin Pietersen pulls out of World Cup opener

LONDON (Reuters) - England's leading batsman Kevin Pietersen pulled out of the opening Twenty20 World Cup match against the Netherlands on Friday because of an Achilles tendon injury.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jun 2009 | 4:27 pm

Indians seek admission to Scottish universities

Promising jobs with partnering industries, Scottish universities have managed to triple the number of Indian students heading there for higher education in the last five years, university representatives said here Friday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:31 pm

Rahul Khullar is new commerce secretary

Disinvestment Secretary Rahul Khullar has been appointed the new commerce secretary, the government said Friday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:31 pm

Prakash Amritraj enters Nottingham Challenger quarters

India's Prakash Amritraj registered a fighting win over seventh-seeded Australian Davis Cupper Chris Guccione to storm into the quarter-finals of 42,500 euros Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:31 pm

Force India face suspension from F1 team body

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Force India face suspension from the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) for breaking with the group by submitting an unconditional entry for next year's championship, Toyota's John Howett said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jun 2009 | 3:11 pm

Ahluwalia reappointed Planning Commission deputy chairman

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian government has reappointed Montek Singh Ahluwalia as the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India, an advisory body on policy issues, an official in the Prime Minister's office said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:14 pm

ANALYSIS - Fiscal prudence can wait, Govt to focus on growth, poor

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - If the Indian president's parliamentary speech setting out government policy was a pointer, fiscal prudence this year may play second fiddle to growth and populist schemes for the new Congress-led government.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pm

Budget should reflect priorities outlined by prez - PMO

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The forthcoming budget in July should factor in the priorities outlined in the president's Thursday speech, the prime minister's office said in a statement on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:41 am

Bollywood boycotts Australia over attacks

MUMBAI (Reuters) - A leading Bollywood union said on Friday it would not shoot any films in Australia until the government takes action against people behind a series of violent assaults on Indian students there.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jun 2009 | 11:25 am