Ritu Bahaguna`s bail plea turned down!

The bail application of UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi, arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Mayawati, was on Thursday rejected by a local court here.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

UPCC chief jailed for derogatory remarks against Mayawati!

UP Cong chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi, arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against CM Mayawati, was on Thursday remanded in 14-day judicial custody.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

India can play a global role: Hillary Clinton !

The US has identified India as a partner in addressing global challenges.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

Menon meets Gilani ahead of talks with PM!

Hectic discussions continued between Menon and Bashir ahead of today`s meet between Dr Singh and Gilani.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

Parliament adjourned over Joshi`s arrest!

Both houses of the Indian parliament were adjourned on Thursday following chaos over the arrest of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi and the arson attack on her house.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

Met dept forecasts widespread rains!

India`s weather office has forecast widespread rainfall in most regions in the next five days, calming fears of extensive crop damage in the country where only 40 percent of the farmland is irrigated.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

Dismiss Mayawati government, demand BJP, SP leaders !

The arrest of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi and the attack on her house by BSP workers led to a demand for the dismissal of the state government by BJP and Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders on Thursday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

IAF`s air-to-air missiles are faulty: Report!

IAF`s most of the air-to-air missiles either did not hit target or failed ground tests, a daily reported.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm

Aussies shocked by Flintoff's retirement plans

Andrew Flintoff's decision to quit international Test cricket after the Ashes has shocked quite a few Australian cricketers.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:33 am

Chiranjeevi arrested, PRP workers caned in Andhra Pradesh

Praja Rajyam Party chief K Chiranjeevi was arrested in Hyderabad today when he led a 'sit-in' in front of the chief rationing officer's office.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:32 am

Butt vows to continue fighting for 2011 World Cup hosting rights

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ijaz Butt has said he will continue to fight for Pakistan's right to host the 2011 World Cup.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:32 am

IB inputs of possible terror strikes mentioned dates: ATS

Security has been stepped up and a strict vigil is being maintained at railway stations, tourist spots and financial units following the Intelligence Bureau alert on July 8.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:24 am

India, Pakistan agree dialogue the way forward

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - India and Pakistan agreed on Thursday that continuing dialogue was the only way forward for the two rival nations, the two prime ministers said in a joint statement after a meeting.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:21 am

Nitish complains to PM for 'ignoring' Bihar in union budget

In a letter to prthe PM Kumar said that "some of the issues which are central to our development strategy do not find any mention in the union budget".
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:20 am

Collection system not perfect; need to improve mechanism: CBEC

Indirect tax collection system is not perfect and there is a need for toning it up with modernisation and automation, Chairman of the Central Board of Excise and Customs P C Jha has said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:18 am

NEWSALERT: Singh, Gilani discuss 26/11 at NAM meeting

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asks his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani to ensure that perpetrators of Mumbai attacks are brought to justice.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:17 am

Sebi turns down Kotecha Cap plea to withdraw ban from mkts

Market regulator Sebi today turned down a request of Kotecha Capital Services, accused of facilitating stock manipulations of Pyramid Saimira, to withdraw an interim order barring it from trading.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:14 am

Bring 26/11 attackers to justice, PM tells Gilani - Times of India


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Bring 26/11 attackers to justice, PM tells Gilani
Times of India
SHARM-EL-SHEIKH (Egypt): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani to ensure that perpetrators of Mumbai attacks are brought to justice. Gilani, on his part, assured Singh that Pakistan would do everything in ...
India, Pak agree not to link dialogue to action on terrorEconomic Times
'Terror de-linked from talks'Times Now.tv
Manmohan Singh, Pak PM begin talks in EgyptIBNLive.com
Press Trust of India -Hindu -The Associated Press
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:13 am

Mahindra Holidays gains 6% on Day 1

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts finally ended the day with a gain of 5.7% at Rs 317 on the BSE. The counter witnessed trades of nearly 8.5 million shares.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:09 am

Govt places 355 foreign employers under PAC for harassment

The government has placed as many as 355 foreign employers (FEs) who are found to be harassing Indian workers under the Prior Approval Category (PAC), Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:04 am

Bring 26/11 attackers to justice, PM tells Gilani

Manmohan Singh has asked his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani to ensure that perpetrators of Mumbai attacks are brought to justice.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:04 am

Popular dietary supplement shows promise to prevent, treat cataracts

Research suggests that the popular dietary supplement carnosine may prove helpful in preventing and treating cataracts.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Sensex ends flat in high volatility

The Bombay Stock Exchange 30-share bellwether ended flat today after high volatility as investors booked profits in the last 30 minutes.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:59 am

Govt borrowings not to raise lending rates: PNB

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) today said the government's plan to borrow over Rs 4 lakh crore to fund its fiscal deficit is not going to push the lending rates northward as there is enough liquidity available in the market.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:56 am

Uproar in LS over UP Cong chief's arrest - IBNLive.com


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Uproar in LS over UP Cong chief's arrest
IBNLive.com
PTI UP IN ARMS: Rita Bahuguna Joshi's arrest led to an instant uproar in the Lok Sabha. ibnlive.com is on mobile now. Read news, watch videos be a Citizen Journalist. Log on to m.ibnlive.com NOW! New Delhi: UP Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi, ...
Maya resents Sonia's 'silence' over Joshi's slurIndian Express
Surfer's respond to Maya's style of politicsHindustan Times
Women MPs disapprove of Joshi's remarksPress Trust of India
Economic Times -Times of India -BBC News
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:55 am

J Bank turns negative

The stock pared its gains and slipped to a low of Rs 425. The scrip finally settled at Rs 431, down 2%. Around 6,522 shares have been traded on the BSE today as compared to the two-week daily average traded volumes of 2,352 shares.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:55 am

Tata Steel Global ups stake in Riverdale to 19%

Tata Steel Global Mineral Holdings, a unit of Tata Steel, today said it has increased its stake in Australia-based Riverdale Mining Ltd to 19.38 per cent through market purchases.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

US hopes to engage India on issue of nuclear regimes: Clinton

On the eve of her maiden official visit to India, US secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said the two sides would hold their "most wide-ranging" strategic dialogue ever.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

Sea ice formed in the Arctic before it did in Antarctica

A new study has suggested that sea ice formed in the Arctic before it did in Antarctica.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

Sistema Shyam gets $70 mn loan from Bank of China

Sistema Shyam TeleServices, a joint venture between Russian firm Sistema and Indian Shyam Group today said it has signed a $70-million loan agreement with the Bank of China for nation-wide expansion of its mobile network.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:49 am

Cipla hits fresh 52-week high, gains 2%

The stock extended further gains and finally settled at 276, up 1.5%.The counter witnessed trades of 358,491 shares as compared to the two-week daily average traded volumes of 283,545 shares.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:47 am

Tennis ace Andy Murray in pet scare

Andy Murray was in a tizzy when his pet dog had to be rushed to the vet, after it ate many rocks from the garden.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:42 am

Attack on CLP team triggers widespread protests, clashes in WB - Hindu


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Attack on CLP team triggers widespread protests, clashes in WB
Hindu
Kolkata (PTI) Protesting against the attack on a Congress Legislature Party team, party activists clashed with the police, leaving one person dead and several injured, besides torching nine vehicles and blocking rail and road traffic in the city and ...
Centre seeks report from W Bengal on clashesPress Trust of India
Protests in Kolkata over attack on MLAsTimes Now.tv
One Cong supporter died, 5 injured in clash with WB policeTimes of India
Gaea Times -Indian Express
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:37 am

36 ex-MPs illegally occupying govt bungalows in Delhi

36 former ministers and MPs have been referred by Ministry of Urban Development to litigation division for unauthorised occupation of government bungalows.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:22 am

Indian govt to reward companies backing sports

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - India has set up an annual government award for companies which promote sports in the medal-starved nation, domestic media reported on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:12 am

Sonia's silence on Rita's comments shameful: Maya

Calling Rita Bahuguna's comments unpardonable, UP CM Mayawati said Cong itself, not BSP, was to blame for the attack on the UPCC chief's house.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:49 am

US 'fully committed' to implementing N-deal with India: Blake - Hindustan Times


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US 'fully committed' to implementing N-deal with India: Blake
Hindustan Times
PTI Allaying fears in India over the recent G8 declaration regarding restriction on transfer of atomic technology to non-NPT States, the US on Thursday said it was 'fully committed' to the nuclear deal with New Delhi and hopes to sign the end-use ...
Committed to implement N-deal, US assures IndiaIndian Express
Singh scores despite nuke blockCalcutta Telegraph
G8 ban is sign India's nuclear quest is not overHindu
Times of India -Hindu -Hindu
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:38 am

GJM bandh cripples life in Darjeeling for 4th day - Press Trust of India


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GJM bandh cripples life in Darjeeling for 4th day
Press Trust of India
Siliguri, July 16 (PTI) Normal life remained paralysed in the Darjeeling Hills today as the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM)-sponsored indefinite bandh entered the fourth day. All shops and business establishments were closed and attendance in government ...
GJM's 'police wing' tightens grip on HillsTimes of India
Morcha wants meeting before Aug 7Calcutta Telegraph
Cop-out in Hills: GJM boys rule streets, police indoorsIndian Express
Hindu -BBC News -Calcutta Telegraph
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:34 am

U.N. team digs into Pakistan's Bhutto conspiracy theories

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A three-member U.N. commission arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to conduct an inquiry into the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:30 am

Savita Bhabhi is back, or is she?


Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:25 am

Across spectrum, demand for Mayawati government's dismissal

The Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh came under fire from all major political parties Thursday after the arrest of state Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi and the attack on her house by alleged Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers at night.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

Bihar plans to provide toilets to all families

The Bihar government plans to provide each family in the state with proper toilet facilities in the next five to six years, with the target of constructing more than ten million toilets.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

'25,000 MW power coming through diesel, propelling climate change'

Around 25,000 MW of power, nearly six times what Delhi requires during peak hours, is being produced by private consumers and commercial units by burning diesel, which is affecting environment and contributing to climate change, a senior official said here Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

Protests over attack on Congress legislators, life disrupted in Bengal

Normal life was disrupted across West Bengal Thursday as enraged Congress party workers torched buses and obstructed rail and road traffic in protest against the attack on their party legislators Wednesday in Mangalkot in Burdwan district.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

Urumqi is not too different from Godhra

Xinjiang, China's remote western province, exploded onto the world's headlines last week. Riots in the provincial capital Urumqi, which have left over 180 people dead, are being served up as the lates...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

'If something like 26/11 happens, we are ready'

opal Krishna Pillai, a 1972 batch Indian Civil Service officer, became Union home secretary earlier this month after 37 years of service in government. His wife Sudha Pillai is the Union labour secret...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

Inflation rises to minus 1.21 per cent

Inflation rose marginally to a negative 1.21 per cent for the week ended July 4 against a negative 1.55 per cent in the previous week mainly due to higher prices of fuel items.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 8:59 am

Markets flat in choppy trade

The key benchmark indices were flat amid choppy trade today. While some buying interest was seen in auto, oil & gas and power stocks, capital goods and metal counters were under pressure.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 8:58 am

India's Reliance to invest 325 million dollars in Spielberg venture

New Delhi - India's Reliance BIG Entertainment Ltd is set to invest 325 million dollars in a joint venture with Steven Spielberg's Dreamworks Studios in the biggest collaboration yet between Hollywood...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 8:49 am

Manmohan, Gilani meet begins in Egypt

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT: The prime ministers of India and Pakistan began a meeting in Egypt on Thursday amid hopes of a resumption of peace talks between the nuclear rivals. The meeting between M...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2009 | 8:42 am

Manmohan Singh, Gilani meet in Egypt

Indian PM Manmohan Singh and his Pak counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani have started their high-profile meeting on the sidelines of the NAM summit in Egypt.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 8:13 am

ANALYSIS - Poor monsoon stalks India despite economic strides

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India is fretting once again over a poor monsoon just as other signs point to a rebounding economy, exposing its nagging reliance on unpredictable seasonal rains despite its rapid growth and modernisation in recent years.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 7:58 am

Blog: Artificial human sperm Is it goodbye testes?

Britain's Prof Karim Nayernia has claimed that he has created human sperm in his stem-cell lab. Will it mean 'Goodbye testes, Hello test-tube'? Or will nature's delivery boys stand up and be sperm counted?
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 7:58 am

More rain forecast in India, crop sowing up - govt

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's weather office has forecast widespread rainfall in most regions in the next five days, calming fears a poor start to the monsoon would damage crops in the country where only 40 percent of the farmland is irrigated.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 7:52 am

Police arrested over Kashmir rape-murder

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Four police officers were arrested in Indian Kashmir after being accused of destroying evidence in the rape and murder of two women that triggered weeks of anti-India protests, officials said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

PM tells Bangladesh will look at dam issue - media

DHAKA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina he will examine a dam project that is drawing fire from Bangladeshi politicians and pressure groups, local media said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 7:41 am

Inflation rises to minus 1.21%

Inflation rose marginally to (-)1.21% for the week ended July 4 against (-)1.55% in the previous week mainly due to higher prices of fuel items.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Puppy love blooms on India dog dating websites

NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - Leo is affectionate, likes stuffed toys, eats fish and is a hit with ladies looking for love online. Not bad, for a 3-year-old Golden Retriever.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 6:58 am

J&K: Shopian strike called off after 47 days - Times of India


Washington Post

J&K: Shopian strike called off after 47 days
Times of India
PTI 16 July 2009, 11:43am IST SRINAGAR: Normalcy was restored in trouble-torn Shopian after the 47-day-old strike against the rape and murder of two women was called off following an appeal by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court to end it and cooperate ...
Police held over Kashmir murderBBC News
Shopian: 4 police officials arrestedHindu
4 cops arrested in Shopian caseCalcutta Telegraph
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 6:20 am

What sent Air India crashing?

Unusual generosity in offering foreign carriers more seats for flights to and from India has been a factor for the airline's decline, experts insist.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 6:04 am

Clinton aims to deepen ties, dispel doubts in India

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leaves for India on Thursday on a high-profile mission to deepen ties and dispel any doubts about the U.S. commitment to New Delhi under U.S. President Barack Obama.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 5:26 am

Burnt house, 14 days in jail for Rita Bahuguna Joshi

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi was Thursday sent to Moradabad jail on 14 days' judicial custody on a charge of insulting Chief Minister Mayawati, after members of the state's ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) set fire to Joshi's home here late Wednesday night. The Congress described the incident as 'state sponsored vandalism'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

Himalayan park on world heritage site shortlist

The Great Himalayan National Park may get global recognition, with Unesco's world heritage committee placing it in the latest shortlist of world heritage sites.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

US says committed to implementing N-deal

The Obama administration has assured India that there should be no apprehension as regards the Indo-US nuclear deal.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 3:54 am

We underestimated Naxals: Chidambaram - Times of India


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We underestimated Naxals: Chidambaram
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Home minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday forthrightly admitted that the naxal menace had been underestimated for several years allowing Left wing extremists to spread their wings even as he promised that the battle against Maoist ultras ...
Two-pronged approach to tackle naxalismHindu
Home Min admits Naxal terror being underestimatedIBNLive.com
'Naxals were underestimated'The Statesman
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 3:49 am

We underestimated Naxals: Chidambaram

Home minister P Chidambaram has forthrightly admitted that the naxal menace had been underestimated for several years allowing Left wing extremists to expand.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2009 | 3:41 am

Now Hollywood's Paul Schrader to make film on Mumbai slums

Yet another foreign director has set his sights on Mumbai's slums. After Danny Boyle's dark and passionate look at the city in 'Slumdog Millionaire', it is American director Paul Schrader's turn to make a film here.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 2:00 am

ABVP activists beat up teacher

Chhatarpur: Activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Wednesday beat up B.N. Mishra, a teacher in the local Excellence School after he asked them not to collect donations when classes were going on. The police said ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Two-pronged approach to tackle naxalism

We are not in favour of any non-state players, says Chidambaram
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Torrential rain throws life out of gear in several parts of State

Inflow to the three major hydel reservoirs increases, sowing gathers pace
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Royal Medal for C.N.R. Rao

BANGALORE: C.N.R. Rao, National Research Professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Medal by the Royal Society, London, for his contributions to Solid State and Materials ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

CBI to probe files case

LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday ordered the CBI to take over the investigation into the case of missing files on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri mosque land dispute and complete it within two months. — PTI ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

NAM energised by new discipline, purpose

Sharm-el-Sheikh: For a grouping known by the expansiveness of its rhetoric and the prolixity of its participants, the Non-Aligned Movement seems to have turned a new leaf. Short speeches, more or less tightly woven around the theme of ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

India says financial crisis gives NAM new relevance

“A moral force for equitable transformation of today’s world”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Delhi businessman held on charge of supplying equipment to naxalites

NEW DELHI: A businessman has been arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police for allegedly supplying equipment such as wireless sets and compass to naxalites through a company in Jharkhand. The Jharkhand police recently seized a ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Anil Ambani forays into Hollywood

NEW YORK: Industrialist Anil Ambani on Wednesday made his debut in Hollywood film production. He has roped in ace directors Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider for a joint venture where he would pump in Rs. 4,000 crore. — ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Charge sheet filed against Varun

LUCKNOW: The Pilibhit police on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against BJP MP Varun Gandhi in the CJM court here for his alleged hate speeches he delivered during the Lok Sabha elections. The police have recorded the version of 38 ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Reliance ADAG, DreamWorks close to $825 mln film financing deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Studios could receive $825 million in film financing to begin producing movies starting this year, Reliance ADA Group which is involved in deal talks said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2009 | 11:25 pm

Anna varsity VC's wife under scanner - Times of India


Anna varsity VC's wife under scanner
Times of India
CHENNAI: An educational and charitable trust founded by S Amirtha Sanjeevi, wife of Anna University (Coimbatore) vice-chancellor R Radhakrishnan, has come under the scanner following a complaint that large sums of money flowed into the trusts bank ...
Anna University to develop high version of ANUSATIndiaEduNews.net
HC notice on plea against Kovai AU VCExpress Buzz
Anna University Vice-Chancellor in scamTimes Now.tv

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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Jul 2009 | 11:11 pm

Lalgarh development in co-op hands - The Statesman


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Lalgarh development in co-op hands
The Statesman
KOLKATA, 15 JULY: Realising that the initiative to undertake development projects in Lalgarh and its surrounding areas following the operation of the joint forces to flush out Maoists could come to a halt owing to absence of gram panchayat members, ...
One month later, West Bengal on development offensive in LalgarhIndian Express
Lalgarh and the crisis of the LeftEconomic Times
Multiple attacksDeccan Herald
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Jul 2009 | 9:28 pm

26/11 trial will prove Pakistan is a 'terrorist state': Minister - Sify


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26/11 trial will prove Pakistan is a 'terrorist state': Minister
Sify
The trial of the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attacks is 'important' to prove that Pakistan is a 'terrorist state', Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil said here Wednesday. Patil's scathing indictment came on the eve of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ...
Mumbai Security IncreasedWall Street Journal
Security stepped up in Mumbai after IB warningPress Trust of India
Cong considers Mumbai as possible venue for AICC sessionTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Jul 2009 | 6:15 pm

26/11 trial will prove Pakistan is a 'terrorist state': Minister

The trial of the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attacks is 'important' to prove that Pakistan is a 'terrorist state', Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil said here Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2009 | 4:31 pm

Media hype of terror threat ruined Goa's tourism party: Kamat

More than the terror threat in the aftermath of the Nov 26 attacks, it was the media hype about it that ruined Goa's tourism party in December and January, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said here Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2009 | 4:31 pm

Work productivity can lessen by 30 percent in Delhi: Climate report

Among all other adverse effects that climate change can and has been bringing about is lessening work productivity, according to an Oxfam report which says the productivity in Delhi can drop by 30 percent because of the global warming.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2009 | 4:31 pm

Eight Congress legislators attacked in West Bengal

Eight Congress legislators of West Bengal were injured Wednesday when they were attacked allegedly by armed Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres in a village, according to a senior Congress leader.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm

Shopian murder: Four accused Kashmir cops arrested after court order

Four suspended cops were arrested Wednesday evening after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court so ordered and asked police to profile their DNA for their alleged involvement in the 'heinous crime of rape followed by murder' of two south Kashmir women May 30.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm

22 fresh swine flu cases take India's total to 251

Twenty-two new cases of swine flu, highest in a day so far, were reported Wednesday in India taking to 251 the number of total confirmed cases of the influenza A(H1N1), which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared as 'unstoppable' virus.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm

Reliance Infra barred from charging higher rates

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) Wednesday stayed its June order permitting Reliance Infrastructure to hike power tariff charges for various categories of domestic and commercial users.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm