Discom given 4 days to improve power in Delhi: Dikshit north!

Facing strong criticism for the power crisis in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday sternly asked the power distribution companies to improve the situation in four days.
Source: Zee News : States | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pm

Debananda Konwar takes oath as Bihar Governor!

Debananda Konwar took oath as the new Governor of Bihar here Monday, an official said.
Source: Zee News : States | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pm

Aid to Pak shouldn`t be used against us: Indian MPs!

A delegation of Indian Parliamentarians has asked the Obama administration to make sure that Pakistan does not use the American aid to build up its forces against India, as has been the case in the past.
Source: Zee News : India National | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:35 pm

Lalgarh operations in decisive stage, forces capture Maoist HQ!

Operations against Maoists in West Midnapore district entered a "critical phase" with security forces reaching Kantapahari without meeting any resistance from the ultras.
Source: Zee News : India National | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:35 pm

Monsoon to lash North within 48 hrs!

It seems the monsoon is all set to lash North India within the next two days.
Source: Zee News : India National | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:35 pm

Soldier killed in firing near LoC!

An Indian soldier was killed in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir in firing from across the LoC.
Source: Zee News : India National | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:35 pm

Supreme Court to hear PIL against Mayawati !

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, who has sparked off a controversy with her statue unveiling spree in Lucknow, will face scrutiny of the Supreme Court on Monday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:35 pm

Police arrest Raj Thackeray after surrender!

Raj Thackeray surrendered before a Kalyan court in connection with an assault case against N Indians.
Source: Zee News : India National | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:35 pm

Sensex marginally up by 21pts

The benchmark Sensex of BSE erased early gains to close moderatly higher by 21 points on alternate bouts of buying and selling days ahead of the Budget.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 11:09 am

One killed, four hurt as they jump from train

One person was killed and four others injured today when an overhead wire snapped on the Western Railways near Santacruz station, railway officials said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 11:06 am

Italian priest blames holy wine for drink driving!

But police in Italy did not accept the excuse and revoked the priest's driving licence. He is now set to appeal against the penalty.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 11:05 am

SC issues notice to UP government on Mayawati statues

The BSP supremo, has been at the centre of controversy for the project, had unveiled 15 statues, which included her own and that of party founder Kanshi Ram.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 11:02 am

British Airways to start direct flights from London-Las Vegas

British Airways said today that it would launch a new non-stop daily flight between Las Vegas and London Heathrow on October 25.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 11:01 am

Bus driver commits suicide after mishap that killed 7 in Gujarat

Dhirubhai Mackwana left a suicide note saying he was taking his life as he had been unable to prevent the accident that caused the deaths on the Tarapur-Vataman road in Anand.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 11:00 am

BSNL launches its wireless broadband service in Goa

The company, which is India's state-owned and largest telecommunication provider, targets to cover 10,000 customers in Goa in the first phase.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:58 am

Mahindra Holidays' IPO price fixed at Rs 300 per equity share

The bid/issue opened on June 23 and closed on June 26 and the price band was fixed between Rs 275 and Rs 325 per equity share.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:55 am

Japan starts tourist visa for Chinese

Japan will start issuing tourist visas to Chinese individuals from July 1, responding to demands from Chinese people that they be able to enjoy their stay in Japan without the presence of tour guides, an official said.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:50 am

Central Railway introduces rain helpline for commuters

The helpline number, 139, provides instant information on rain-related disruptions to rail services, and 19,000 calls have already been received since the service started today.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:46 am

India says fired at from Pakistan side, 1 killed

SRINAGAR (Reuters) - An Indian soldier was killed in cross-border firing in Kashmir, an Indian security official said on Monday, though Pakistan denied any violation of a six-year-old ceasefire in the disputed region.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:44 am

F Update: Nifty July Fut OI adds 2 mn shares

The Nifty July future ended at marginal discount of 2 points at 4,389 as against the spot Nifty which ended at 4,391 (up 15 points). Around 484,528 contracts were traded on the NSE today. The open interest increased by 1.98 million shares to 23.64 million shares.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:44 am

Infra, realty firms find favour with fund managers in May

Telecom major Bharti Airtel, wind power major Suzlon Energy and real estate firms DLF and Unitech, have emerged as favourite stocks for domestic mutual funds in May, while Satyam Computer and ITC India are among those which have lost some flavour.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:43 am

Nagarjuna Construction to raise Rs 550 cr via QIP

Nagarjuna Construction today said it will raise Rs 550 crore through qualified institutional placements (QIP) route.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:38 am

Tata Motors tumbles 8% on FY09 loss

Aggressive selling saw Tata Motors tumble to a low of Rs 312. The stock finally ended with a loss of 7.8% at Rs 314. The counter logged relatively heavy volume of around 22.31 million shares as against its two-week daily moving average volume of around 9.51 million shares on the BSE.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:37 am

QIP plan boosts Unitech

Unitech touched a high of Rs 87, and finally ended with a gain of 3.6% at Rs 85. The counter witnessed trades of around 17.57 million shares.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:36 am

Suzlon recovers partially, ends down 5% as profits dip

Suzlon Energy recovered partially from the day's low of Rs 113, and finally settled with a loss of 5% at Rs 117. The counter recorded volume of around 19.51 million shares on the BSE today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:36 am

Tulip Tele gains 5% on good Q4 performance

Tulip Telecom touched a high of Rs 795, and finally settled with a gain of 6.3% at Rs 783. Around 57,900 shares changed hands at the counter on the BSE today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:35 am

Greenply hits 5% upper circuit on higher income

The stock finally ended with a gain of 4.7% at Rs 107. The counter recorded trades of around 8,647 shares on the BSE today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:35 am

Havells India gains 4% on rise in Q4 net

Havells India today advanced over 4% to Rs 281, backed by a volume of over 46,000 shares at the counter.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:35 am

Pranab, Sushma in Business Advisory Committee of LS

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and Congress member V Kishore Chandra Deo are among the 14 members of the Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:33 am

Family plans to bury Jackson in Neverland: Report

The family had earlier held a meeting to plan the pop icon's last rites and they want to bury Jackson at the California ranch.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:28 am

Finns confiscate IAF equipment at Helsinki airport

An Indian Air Force cargo of aircraft equipment to Moscow has been confiscated at Helsinki airport by Finnish Customs after it was found without valid papers.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:25 am

Ex-nun urges Indian Church reform in tell-all book

NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - A Roman Catholic nun who left her convent in India after 33 years of service has penned an unflattering picture of life within the cloistered walls in a book that may further embarrass the Church.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:09 am

1 dead, 4 hurt as they jump from train

In a freak mishap, one person was killed and four others injured when they jumped off a running train after an overhead electric wire snapped on the Western Railways near Santacruz station, railway officials said.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am

ANALYSIS - In slowing India, demand grows for labour reform

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Archaic labour laws that impose myriad restrictions on manufacturers have hamstrung India's ambition to be a low-cost centre to rival China and now threaten to spark greater tensions as layoffs bite in a slowing economy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 9:43 am

Punjab, Haryana paddy sowing delayed by monsoon, power

CHANDIGARH (Reuters) - Slow progress of monsoon and power shortage is delaying paddy sowing in Punjab and Haryana, officials and farmers said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 9:38 am

SC pulls up Mayawati govt, issues notice on statues

SC has issued showcause notice to Mayawati-led UP govt for using money meant for the state's development in installing statues and sought a reply in four weeks.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 9:28 am

Kids with lean body have bigger bones

According to a research, a child with leaner body mass or muscle, builds bigger bones compared to one who weighs the same but has a greater percentage of fat.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 9:24 am

Plant protein block invading bacteria

Researchers have identified a group of plant proteins that "shut the door" on bacteria that infect plants.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 9:22 am

May industrial output seen higher than April - official

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's annual industrial output growth in May will be higher than the 1.4 percent recorded in April, chief statistician Pronab Sen said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 9:08 am

Jacko didn't father Prince, Paris: Ex-wife

Michael Jacksons ex-wife Debbie Rowe has revealed that the late King of Pop is not the actual father of Prince and Paris.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 9:07 am

Platypus: Insight into ovarian cancer

Researchers believe that our oldest mammalian relative such as the platypus may help provide clues into the causes of ovarian cancer.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 8:41 am

Before bailout, Air India must dump freeloaders

If all those who sought, and got upgrades, at the taxpayers cost, were asked to pay up for the facilities used (misused), the govt would need to cough up a lot less.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 8:40 am

India to grow 7 pct in FY10 if rains normal - adviser

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian economy should recover after September and probably expand 7 percent in the fiscal year to March 2010 if monsoon rains do not fail, a policy adviser said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 8:40 am

3 suspected with swine flu in Kochi

Three passengers from US and Canada, have been quarantined after they were found to be having suspected symptoms of the flu, airport sources said.
Source: The Times of India | 29 Jun 2009 | 8:31 am

Soldier killed on Kashmir border - BBC News


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Soldier killed on Kashmir border
BBC News
An Indian soldier has been killed in cross-border firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed territory of Kashmir, officials say. Indian army officials said the firing occurred as they foiled an attempt by a group of militants to ...
India says fired at from Pakistan side, 1 killedReuters India
Pak open to talks, but won't commit on terror crackdownTimes of India
Kashmir key to cordial ties with India: GilaniSify
Daily Times -PakTribune.com -GulfNews
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Source: Nation - Google News | 29 Jun 2009 | 8:18 am

Parched Jharkhand farmers plead to president for help

RANCHI (Reuters) - About 2,000 drought-affected farmers in Jharkhand have pleaded to the president for help, saying that if they can't lead a respectable life they should be allowed to die in a respectable way.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Dalit youths paraded naked in Uttar Pradesh

Two Dalit youths were beaten and paraded naked after their faces were painted black for having collected wood from a mango orchard without permission in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, police said Monday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Paraplegic Takes Leap of Faith for Treatment in India

American Public Media interviewed Rusty Leech of Rusty Without Wheels, the web story of a man with paralysis who has traveled to India for stem cell treatment that he could not receive in the U.S.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:52 am

'WI bowlers need to be respected'

Images ] for setting up the win for them. "It is nice to square the series. There were some good performances from the guys. Rampaul and Taylor set the game for us and from now we will look to go str...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Women to get reservation in govt jobs

The government will bring in a bill providing reservation for women in government jobs in the coming Parliament session, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram [
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Prez, PM, Parliament spend Rs 14 cr on electricity

Images ], Parliament and the Prime Minister's official residence have together spent about Rs 14 crore (Rs 140 million) for electricity last year, an RTI reply has revealed. The Parliament incurred a...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Army jawan killed in firing near LoC

Images ] in Poonch district, defence sources said on Monday. A group of militants, who had sneaked into Indian territory from across the LoC, were challenged by army troops at the forward post in Kha...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Apology to the Queen

I have visited the mountains of Himachal Pradesh several times over the last few years. My destination has usually been the apple orchard country of Kotgarh district, which is tucked away behind a hai...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Why I will not mourn the removal of Class X exam

Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal last week announced the government's path-breaking decision to do away with the Class X Board exams and make it optional, and stressed on the need to d...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Personal interview FAQs and their answers

N ow that you know what mistakes to avoid during an interview here are top 10 most commonly asked questions during an interview and how to answer them impressively.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Raj Thackeray taken to Kalyan Railway Police Station

Mumbai, June 29 : Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray, who surrendered before a Kalyan court this morning, was taken to the Kalyan Railway Police Station, in connection with his role in a 2008 riot case in which North Indians appearing for railway recruitment examination were assaulted.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Downturn creates more working mothers in Asia - poll

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - The economic crisis is turning more Asian women into CFOs, or chief family officers, according to a new survey, juggling work and childcare as they try to boost the family income.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 6:41 am

Security forces launch final assault against Maoists in West Bengal - Times of India


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Security forces launch final assault against Maoists in West Bengal
Times of India
29 Jun 2009, 0933 hrs IST, PTI LALGARH (WB): Launching their final offensive to reclaim areas held by the Maoists in West Midnapore district, security forces started marching towards Kantapahari from both Lalgarh and Ramgarh ends today. ...
Security Forces prepare for Final Assault against Maoists in LalgarhBreakingNewsOnline.
Security forces all set for major offensive in LalgarhHindu
Tribals used as pawns in Maoists' gameTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 29 Jun 2009 | 6:36 am

Debananda Konwar takes oath as Bihar Governor - Hindu


Debananda Konwar takes oath as Bihar Governor
Hindu
Patna (IANS): Debananda Konwar took oath as the new governor of Bihar here Monday, an official said. The oath was administered by acting Chief Justice of Bihar High Court Shiva Kirti Singh at Raj Bhawan. Konwar replaces RL Bhatia whose term expired ...
Konwar sworn-in as new Bihar governorIndopia
New Governor Arrives in PatnaPatna Daily
Governor, wife given warm welcomeTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 29 Jun 2009 | 5:59 am

Mumbai bridge raises hopes for new Indian infrastructure - Economic Times


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Mumbai bridge raises hopes for new Indian infrastructure
Economic Times
MUMBAI: After years of delays and legal wrangling, India's first "sea bridge" opens to traffic this week, aiming to ease chronic congestion on Mumbai's notoriously choked roads. It is hoped that the 16.5-billion-rupee (340-million-dollar) eight-lane ...
Sea link amid scepticismHindu
An 'A' for Mumbai skyline, Calcutta loses bridge recordCalcutta Telegraph
Sea link could open toll-freeDaily News & Analysis
Hindu Business Line -Times of India -Sify
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Source: Nation - Google News | 29 Jun 2009 | 5:33 am

Morton leads West Indies to emphatic win

KINGSTON (Reuters) - An unbeaten 85 from Runako Morton guided West Indies to a convincing eight-wicket victory over India to tie the four-match one-day series at 1-1 on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 2:38 am

Jackson's final hours puzzle doctor, family

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Both Michael Jackson's family and his personal physician were at pains to explain on Sunday what caused the troubled pop star's sudden death weeks before his long-awaited comeback.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jun 2009 | 2:31 am

It's not a Pawar-packed show in Maharashtra - Economic Times


It's not a Pawar-packed show in Maharashtra
Economic Times
MUMBAI: As he gets down to the business of reinventing his party before the Maharashtra assembly polls, NCP chief Sharad Pawar may encounter a serious roadblock from his own men. The NCP ministers in Maharashtra Cabinet have no substantial claims to ...
Come clean on pre-poll alliance: RR PatilTimes of India
No alliance with communal parties in future: NCPIndian Express
Ministers get lessons from seniors on dos and don'tsDaily News & Analysis

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Source: Nation - Google News | 29 Jun 2009 | 1:21 am

Managements seek direct fee payment

Demand allotments for government medical seats before September 25
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Security forces all set for major offensive in Lalgarh


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Sharad Pawar allays fears on drought

“Trend of delayed monsoon is nothing new”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Swine flu cases go up to 93

NEW DELHI: There has been a steady increase in A (H1N1) influenza cases in the country with the number touching 93 as four more suspected patients tested positive. Of the confirmed cases, 61 have been discharged while the remaining are ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Women, babies left in the lurch

Health centres in Lalgarh have shut down; no doctor or medical staff is available
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

PSC recruitment process slowing down


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Potential for setting up fabrication facility in Thuvakkudi identified


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Showers bring some relief

New Delhi: Pre-monsoon showers on Sunday brought much needed relief to residents of Delhi, Uttarkhand and Rajasthan, reeling under heat wave conditions and delayed monsoon, while nine persons were killed by lightning in Bihar and Uttar ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

2 Indians hit with beer bottle in Australia

Melbourne: In a fresh case of assault in Australia, two men reported to be Indians, were allegedly attacked and struck with a beer bottle by two juveniles on Sunday. The attack took place in Sydney’s CBD early on Sunday morning ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Tata Motors launches Jaguar, Land Rover

They are priced in the range of Rs.63 lakh-Rs.92 lakh
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

High drama at CM's camp office as TDP leaders stage dharna - Times of India


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High drama at CM's camp office as TDP leaders stage dharna
Times of India
HYDERABAD: High drama was witnessed at the chief minister's camp office on Sunday as TDP MLAs, MLCs and other leaders, who threw their weight behind the Kovvur MLA TV Rama Rao, staged a dharna and demanded that cases booked against Rao be withdrawn. ...
61 TDP MLAs arrestedHindu
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:40 pm

Prez pulls up state govt on farmers' woes - Times of India


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Prez pulls up state govt on farmers' woes
Times of India
MUMBAI: President Pratibha Patil on Sunday expressed regret over the spate of farmer suicides in Maharashtra. "It is sad and unfortunate that farmers have been ending their lives,'' she said at an inaugural function to mark the 50th anniversary of ...
“Make justice accessible to the poor”Hindu
Prez talks of state farmersDaily News & Analysis
Patil for alternative dispute settlement mechanismSify
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 11:06 pm

Sheila sets deadline for discoms to shape up - Hindu


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Sheila sets deadline for discoms to shape up
Hindu
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday did some plain speaking with the power distribution companies: arrange power or face the music. Following widespread protests over the continuing power cuts in the Capital for the past one week, ...
Costly power may mean tariff hike, says BSES chiefTimes of India
Sheila gives BSES four days to pull up its socksIndian Express
BSES office ransacked, Sonia pulls up Delhi CMIBNLive.com
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:35 pm

Religious disquiet on gay law - Calcutta Telegraph


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Religious disquiet on gay law
Calcutta Telegraph
New Delhi, July 28: An attempt to decriminalise homosexuality has set up for the UPA government a sensitive test reminiscent of the Shah Bano case. Some religion-driven organisations have opposed the government's effort to build a consensus on ...
Govt faces hurdles in repeal of anti-gay lawDaily News & Analysis
Celebration of sexual diversityHindu
March for legal acceptance amid gaietyTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 9:12 pm

Manipur terror outfit planning to set up base in Delhi: Cops - Times of India


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Manipur terror outfit planning to set up base in Delhi: Cops
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The questioning of an alleged commander of a banned Manipuri terror outfit has led the special cell of Delhi Police to believe that this outfit was planning to set up base in the Capital. According to special cell officers, ...
She's innocent: Devita familyCalcutta Telegraph
Devita freed after interrogationE-Pao.net
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Jun 2009 | 8:48 pm