Hot and humid Delhi in for mild relief!

With no sign of the monsoon yet and the heat getting unbearable, Delhiites could get a much needed reprieve Sunday - the weatherman has forecast thunderstorms with a possible drizzle that could bring down the daytime temperature.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

CPI(M) politburo to discuss Kerala `disunity`!

For the second time in less than five years, the CPI(M) politburo will discuss the "disunity" among leaders in the party`s Kerala unit when it meets here next week.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Orissa police clears Maoist road-blockades!

About 125 villages under the Narayan Patna block of Koraput district, which were cut off from the rest of Orissa by Maoist guerrillas, have been made accessible, police said Sunday.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Law Commission favours permanent SC Constitution Bench!

The Law Commission has favoured setting up of a permanent Constitution Bench in the Supreme Court to exclusively deal with constitutional matters.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Bangladesh asks India to suspend work at Tipaimukh Dam!

Bangladesh has asked India to suspend construction at the cross-border Tipaimukh Dam until a parliamentary committee from the country visited the site for an impact assessment as proposed by New Delhi.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Maoists on killing spree in Jharkhand!

`Aa Aab Laut Chale` -- the message appears in banners splashed all over Jharkhand and inside the Raj Bhavan appealing to Maoists to return to mainstream.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Centre asks WB govt to ban CPI(Maoist)!

The Centre has asked WB government to declare CPI(Maoist) as an "unlawful association" under a 1908 Act.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Delhi court to frame charges in Malta boat tragedy case!

Nearly 13 years after the drowning of over 170 Indian illegal immigrants near Malta in the Mediterranean sea, a Delhi court is all set to frame charges against 20 people.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Demands for 10 new states before Home Ministry!

The Centre has received demands for creation of at least 10 new states, including a separate Mithilanchal in Bihar, Saurashtra in Gujarat and Coorg in Karnataka.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:14 pm

Hasina was served toxic food in jail

A senior ruling Awami League leader has alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was served "poison-mixed" food in a sub-jail where she was detained under emergency rules during the military-backed interim government.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:25 am

President Barack Obama inspires Arsenal

President Obama has become a significant talisman in Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's team talks in their quest to end their four-year run without a trophy.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:22 am

Security beefed up at Chennai airport

Security at the airport has been beefed up in view of an alert by BCAS to all airports following an anonoymous bomb threat to a flight operating from India to Saudi Arabia.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:21 am

Man City never big enough to bid for me: Kaka

Brazilian football star Kaka has told Manchester City they were never a big enough club to tempt him to the Premier League.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:20 am

Man City to complete megabucks deals this week

Manchester City has completed a 25-million-pound swoop for Barcelona strike ace Samuel Eto'o.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:19 am

Jackson's fans want tribute concerts at O2 arena

Michael Jackson's fans want that the late King of Pop's O2 arena shows be replaced with tribute concerts.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:17 am

Satyam fraud report by ICAI on July 9

The high-powered committee set up by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to look into the multi-crore fraud at erstwhile Satyam Computer will submit its report on July 9.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:16 am

eBay to refund Jackson fans prices of O2 gigs' tickets

Internet auction site eBay will refund thousands of Michael Jackson fans the prices of the ill-fated O2 Arena shows' tickets.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:16 am

Woman, lover commit suicide

A 25-year-old woman and her lover "committed suicide" after their family reportedly opposed their affair, at a park in the posh Banjara Hills area here.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:14 am

Jacko's family started hunting for cash hours after his death, reveals nanny

Michael Jackson's nanny has revealed that she was shocked to see how the family started hunting for cash hours after his death.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:13 am

Jackson may have been saved with antidote, says leading Brit doctor

A leading British doctor has said the sad demise of Michael Jackson may have been averted had proper medical procedures been followed.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:11 am

What made Michael Jackson a legend

Remembering the ebb and flow of Michael Jackson's career, the critics are busy jotting down facts that made the singer a legend.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:06 am

Northern spotted owl loses genetic diversity

The northern spotted owl has been a controversial conservation icon for years.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:05 am

Suzlon FY09 consolidated revenue up 91%

Its consolidated net profit after share in associates profit and minority interest, however, dipped to Rs 236.48 crore in FY09 as against Rs 1,030.10 crore.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:56 am

When Zac Efron got trapped in a theatre seat

Zac Efron has revealed that he was "mortified" when he got accidentally trapped in a theatre seat.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:55 am

Binani scouts overseas limestone blocks

Binani Cement is scouting for limestone blocks outside the country to ensure basic raw material as it expands aggressively in the overseas markets.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:47 am

An electronic nose that sniffs out wine's origin

Researchers in France have found a way to identify wine so accurately they can pinpoint where the drink was made and in which barrel it was fermented.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:47 am

Cop kills colleague in Mumbai

A Railway Police Force constable today allegedly shot dead his colleague at suburban Nirmal Nagar in Mumbai.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:41 am

Tata Motors launches Jaguar, Land Rover in India

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Motors Ltd, India's largest vehicles maker, on Sunday announced the launch in India of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, the marquee brands it bought from Ford Motors last year.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:22 am

Angry protests over power, water woes in Delhi

Angry protests over shortage of power and water continued in the national capital for the fifth consecutive day today as several parts of the city went without electricity for 10-12 hours in searing heat.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:21 am

JLR acquisition a terrific decision: Ratan Tata

Tata Group Chief Ratan Tata today termed the buyout of Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) as a "terrific decision" and hoped to bring back glory for the luxury brands.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:11 am

Doctor tells police about Jackson's final moments

The cardiologist who was with MJ during his final moments helped investigators identify the circumstances which led to his death and clarified some inconsistencies. Slideshows: Jacko's iconic looks, His stage magic, His women | Blogs: Thrill's gone from my life, MJ: The loveable extra-terrestrial, MJ days: How it all started...and ended | Prabhu Deva's tribute | His journey | Videos: Life and times
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:10 am

Security of tenure to cops is a bad idea

It is well recognized that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The present system of checks and balances seems to be the better way out.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 10:01 am

Pak forces kill 11 Taliban militants

Warplanes and helicopter gunships pounded suspected militant positions in Pakistan's troubled northwest on Sunday, killing 11 Taliban fighters, intelligence officials said.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:46 am

Budget may announce new tax regime for LLPs

The Budget may announce a different tax regime for the recently introduced new form of business structure in India, limited liability partnership (LLP), which is a hybrid of the characteristics of companies and partnership firms.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:43 am

Pak puts Rs 50m reward on Baitullah

Pakistan announced a Rs 50 million reward on the head of the country's Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud, as security forces step up attacks on his stronghold South Waziristan.
Source: The Times of India | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:35 am

Wockhardt to sell animal health division to French firm

Pharma firm Wockhardt will be selling its animal health division to France-based Vetoquinol for an estimated Rs 170-180 crore.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:31 am

Handicrafts sector demands separate stimulus in Budget

The handicrafts industry, badly hit by the global slump in demand, today asked the government to announce a separate stimulus package in the forthcoming Budget for the revival of the sector.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:27 am

No drought-like situation in country: Pawar

The government today said there is no drought-like situation in the country even as the monsoon is delayed by about 12 days.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:12 am

Chidambaram seeks review of VIP security

Finding that a number of persons were enjoying VIP security without any justification, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has sought a review to scale down the facility extended to them.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 8:59 am

Power woes continue in Delhi - Times of India

Indian Express

Power woes continue in Delhi Times of India 28 Jun 2009, 1353 hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: Reeling under one of its worst power crises in recent history, several areas in the national capital on Sunday continued to face power cuts lasting for 10-12 hours in the blistering heat. ... Angry protests over power, water woes in DelhiBusiness Standard Power demand peaks, so do cuts and protestsHindu BSES office ransacked, Sonia pulls up Delhi CMIBNLive.com Economic Times -Indian Express -Times of India all 128 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 8:56 am

Indian stocks best performers across the world in 2009 so far

Indian stocks have emerged as the best performers among those in the emerging and the developed markets across the globe so far this year, giving investors the highest return of nearly 60 per cent.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 28 Jun 2009 | 8:51 am

Security forces consolidate position after taking Ramgarh - Hindu

World News

Security forces consolidate position after taking Ramgarh Hindu Midnapore (PTI): After wresting control over Ramgarh, the largest Maoist stronghold in West Midnapore district, the security forces today moved to nearby villages to flush out the ultras. "We are going to villages surrounding Ramgarh and consolidating ... Centre asks W. Bengal Government to ban Maoists under 1908 ActSify Security forces reclaim RamgarhExpress Buzz Centre asks WB govt to ban CPI(Maoist) under 1908 ActIndian Express Times of India -Hindu -Hindu all 212 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 8:05 am

A data bank on Indians abroad soon says MOIA - Indian Express

Thaindian.com

A data bank on Indians abroad soon says MOIA Indian Express Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) has launched an ambitious project to create a data bank of all those going abroad to ensure their well-being, a move triggered by incidents of attacks on Indians abroad. The project, first of its kind, ... Ravi says new Bill in the offing to tighten immigration lawsTimes of India Victoria private schools under scrutinyHindu Australian vocational education under reviewEconomic Times IBNLive.com -Sify -ABC Online all 63 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 7:27 am

Jackson's body released to his family

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The body of Michael Jackson has been released to his family for burial, a Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman said on Saturday, after an autopsy failed to immediately determine what killed the troubled pop star.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Jun 2009 | 5:50 am

Forward Bloc criticises Sibal's plans - Hindu

Forward Bloc criticises Sibal's plans Hindu NEW DELHI: The All India Forward Bloc on Saturday criticised the unilateral announcement by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal regarding educational reforms, and demanded an immediate meeting of State Education Ministers to discuss them . ... Sibal's education reforms has PM's backingTimes of India First, free education from licence rajIndian Express France joins US in campus raceCalcutta Telegraph Herald Publications -Merinews -IndiaEduNews.net all 15 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 4:55 am

Mousavi rejects partial Iran vote recount

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi on Saturday rejected authorities' proposals for a partial recount of votes from this month's election and repeated his demand the entire ballot be annulled.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Jun 2009 | 3:46 am

Doctor queried in Jackson death, 2nd autopsy held

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles police on Saturday again questioned Michael Jackson's doctor, while the family of the pop music icon ordered its own private autopsy two days after his death shocked fans around the world.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Jun 2009 | 2:59 am

U.N. envoy Gambari concludes Myanmar visit

YANGON (Reuters) - U.N. special envoy Ibrahim Gambari concluded his trip to army-ruled Myanmar on Saturday, clearing the way for a possible visit by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon next month.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Jun 2009 | 2:33 am

Hopes rise as monsoon advances

Crisis Management Plan in place; Manipur declared drought-hit
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Indian-American doctor indicted

Washington: An Indian-American doctor in the U.S. has been charged with 202 counts of drug trafficking and related violations. Indicted by a federal grand jury, Narendra Kumar Agrawal, 59, of Galion in Ohio has been accused of engaging ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Oorapakkam panchayat chief murdered

KANCHEEPURAM: Oorapakkam Village Panchayat president G.N.R. Kumar (47) was hacked to death by a gang on the Grand Southern Trunk Road at Oorapakkam on Saturday. According to the police, around 7.50 a.m. he was chatting with his friend ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Joint forces wrest control of Ramgarh

Heavy gun battle with Maoists on tenth day of operation
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Tamil-Brahmi script found in village

Pointer to how writing followed commerce in Tamil country
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Sarabjit gets new lawyer, to file fresh plea

Amritsar/Islamabad: Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, languishing in a Pakistani jail for the past 18 years, has got a new lawyer, days after the country’s Supreme Court dismissed his appeal against capital punishment. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Pokhriyal sworn in

DEHRADUN: Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank took oath as the fifth Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on Saturday, along with three Ministers who were part of the Khanduri government. — PTI ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Highwavys to become a tourist spot

Main road between Odaipatti Junction and Iravangalaru Dam to be repaired
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Question paper leak, 30 PU students caught red-handed

College lecturer and a retired assistant teacher ‘are involved’
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Professionals to counsel college students

COIMBATORE: An interpersonal approach, not just enforcement, will curb ragging in colleges. To drive home this point, Bharathiar University will set up in colleges counselling centres manned by professional counsellors, Vice-Chancellor G. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Minor blaze at Taj has firemen in a tizzy - Times of India

SINDH TODAY

Minor blaze at Taj has firemen in a tizzy Times of India MUMBAI: A minor fire broke out at the basement of the heritage building of the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace and Tower on Saturday. The blaze, which started at 12.09 pm, was doused within an hour though cooling operations continued for some time. ... Minor fire at Taj heritage, no casualties reportedMid-Day Minor fire at Taj Mahal hotel of MumbaiSify Fire at Hotel Taj PalaceSakaal Times Gulf Times -SamayLive -Thaindian.com all 35 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Jun 2009 | 11:31 pm

Coast Guard rescue 41 - Hindu

Coast Guard rescue 41 Hindu MUMBAI: The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) saved 41 mariners on their way to the Okha Port in Gujarat. The two-day rescue operation was conducted in tempestuous conditions in North Arabian sea, off the Gujarat coast. A Coast Guard press release said, ... All 23 crew members of sunk dhows rescuedTimes of India 41 sailors rescued from Arabian SeaDaily News & Analysis Two ships sink off Gujarat coast, 20 rescuedSify SamayLive -Indian Express -Indopia all 38 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Jun 2009 | 9:15 pm

Assets disclosure by judges to be made mandatory - Hindu

World News

Assets disclosure by judges to be made mandatory Hindu NEW DELHI: The government will soon introduce a Bill to make it mandatory for judges to disclose their assets and liabilities. It will also bring in legislation to set up a mechanism for inquiring into cases of corruption among judges, Union Law and ... Law soon to make judges declare assetsTimes of India Law soon for judges to disclose their assets: MoilyIndian Express Moily promises bill to make judges accountableIBNLive.com Business Standard -Economic Times -Straits Times all 73 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Jun 2009 | 9:15 pm

RSS Meerut meeting an occasion to chalk out BJP's future course - Hindu

Thaindian.com

RSS Meerut meeting an occasion to chalk out BJP's future course Hindu NEW DELHI: Some of the major issues on the future course of the Bharatiya Janata Party are expected to come up on the sidelines of a three-day meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh scheduled for mid-July in Meerut. ... Hindutva for the hipHindustan Times 'BJP cannot justify violence'Business Standard BJP never was, is or will be communal: ShahnawazZee News Indian Express -Arab Times -United We Blog all 25 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Jun 2009 | 9:13 pm

Dutch firm launches pain-free cancer treatment in India

Dutch pharmaceutical major Brema Pharma International Saturday launched photodynamic therapy, a pain-free technique for treating cancer with lasers and light sensitive drugs, saying it will invest 1 million euros ($1.4 million) in its Indian operations.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Security forces reclaim Ramgarh from Maoists

Security forces Saturday launched a multi-pronged attack on the Maoists and reclaimed the rebel stronghold of Ramgarh after marching through dense forests, defusing landmines, firing mortars and engaging in gunbattles with the leftwing extremists in West Bengal.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

India plans to spread CNG network to 200 cities by 2015

Cooking gas connections for 75 percent of the population, CNG network expansion to 200 cities, SMS booking for gas cylinders and biometric cards for kerosene users are some of the elements of the petroleum ministry's vision paper for 2015.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Team MRF lead first leg of Coimbatore rally

On a day of dramatic turnarounds and retirements, Arjun Rao Aroor (co-driver Satish Rajagopal) of Team MRF, driving a Mitsubishi Cedia (N+ class) emerged overall leader at the end of the first leg of the Rally of Coimbatore, the first round of the Speed-Indian National Rally Championship, here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Three arrested for burning girl alive

Three of the four men accused of burning alive a girl who protested their harassment have been arrested, police in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, where the gruesome incident occurred, said Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Searing heat takes Delhi power demand to new high

As people in Delhi continued battling the searing heat, the demand for electricity Saturday reached 4,218 MW - a new high in the capital that also witnessed protests over continued power cuts.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

TRS chief revokes suspension of rebel leaders

Seeking to put an end to the crisis in the party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhara Rao on Saturday revoked the suspension of rebel leaders who raised a banner of revolt against his...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 3:42 pm

Nepal Maoists against banning Maoist outfit in India

A senior Nepalese Maoist leader has taken exception to the banning of Indian Maoists who he said are 'fighting for social transformation' in the country. The move to ban the Maoist organisation in In...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 3:42 pm

Sand artist pays tribute to Michael Jackson

Renowned artist Sudarshan Patnaik immortalised 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson in sand on the scenic beaches of Puri town. As a tribute to the legendary singer, who had moon walked his way into the hear...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 3:42 pm

Kingfisher plane escapes major disaster

A Delhi-bound Kingfisher Airlines flight with 190 people on board escaped a major disaster when its wing hit a wall shortly before take-off at Bagdogra airport on Saturday. The aircraft, an Airbus 32...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Jun 2009 | 3:41 pm

Grenade in Kashmir wounds four soldiers

SRINAGAR (Reuters) - Suspected separatist rebels lobbed a grenade at a security patrol in the heart of Srinagar on Saturday, wounding four paramilitary soldiers, police and witnesses said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pm

Monsoon advances to central region

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's monsoon has revived and advanced after a prolonged weak phase to the central region comprising the states of Madhya Pradesh and parts of Uttar Pradesh, the country's top weather official said on Saturday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Jun 2009 | 11:52 am