J`khand Cong legislator`s son arrested on abduction charges!

The son of a Congress legislator in Jharkhand has been arrested on charges of abducting a businessmen, police said Friday.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

Alld HC stays arrest of constables, refers matter to CJ !

The Allahabad HC has stayed the arrest of a number of constables and head constables in UP and referred the case relating to their transfers to the Chief Justice for constituting a larger bench.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

Hooch tragedy: Key accused arrested!

Vinod Chauhan alias Dagri, the key accused in the hooch tragedy, which has claimed over 130 lives, was today arrested along with one of his aides. The two were arrested near Vadodara, a senior police official said.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

GJM agitation: Sikkim remains cut off for 4th day!

Sikkim remained cut off from other parts of the country for the fourth successive day on Friday due to the blockade of the National Highway 31A by the GJM as part of its agitation for a separate Gorkhaland statehood demand.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

Mumbai airport to get one more five-star hotel!

Mumbai airport, the busiest in India, is set to get one more five-star hotel, with the Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) inviting proposals for the project.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

TDP for use of ballot papers in Hyderabad civic body polls!

The Telugu Desam Party today urged the State Election Commission to use ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the ensuing Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

Prime accused in Tewatia murder case killed in encounter!

The prime accused in the murder of a sub-inspector, Jitendra Singh Tewatia, was killed in an encounter with police on Friday.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

No need for diluting intensity of fight against terror: BJP!

BJP on Thursdauy said there was no need for "diluting" our fight against terrorism.
Source: Zee News : States | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

Sensor failure not to affect moon mission, says ISRO

The star sensor failure on board Chandrayaan-1 would not curtail the two-year moon odyssey, the Indian Space Research Organisation said on Friday.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:34 am

'No US pressure on India to resume Indo-Pak talks' - IBNLive.com


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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:33 am

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Ahmedabad, July 17 (PTI) Vinod Chauhan alias Dagri, the key accused in the hooch tragedy, which has claimed over 130 lives, was today arrested along with one of his aides. The two were arrested near Vadodara, a senior police official told PTI. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:32 am

Kalam to visit Bangladesh next week, meet Younus, Hasina - Hindu


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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:28 am

BJP walks out of Lok Sabha over India-Pak statement

BJP staged a walkout in Lok Sabha on Friday, alleging the government had capitulated to Pakistan on terrorism, soon after PM Manmohan Singh read out a statement on his meeting with Gilani.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:27 am

Zylog Systems ties up with Aptilo Networks for back-end services

Chennai-based Zylog Systems India (ZSIL), subsidiary of Zylog Systems, has chosen Aptilo Networks, an integrated solution for control of billing, user services and access in WiMAX and Wi-Fi networks, to provide back-end systems enabling its unique Wi5 wireless broadband offering throughout India.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:27 am

Edible coating makes fish filets more nutritious, longer-lasting

Fish fillets can be made more nutritious by dipping them into an edible, protective coating enriched with fish oil.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:26 am

India to push financial reforms, aims benign rates

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will push key financial sector reforms, including raising foreign investment limit in insurance companies and give equal voting rights to foreigners in private sector banks, the finance secretary said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:21 am

Why dachshunds, corgis have stubby legs

The short curved legs, characteristic of today's dachshunds and corgis is due to a single evolutionary event in the past.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:20 am

Traffic increases in deal street; June M vol touches $851 mn

Merger & acquisition(M&A) activities in the country have gained momentum with the total deal volume in June touching $850.62 million, which is much higher than in May.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:19 am

Bajaj Allianz ties up with Saif, Deepika for campaign

Bajaj Allianz has tied up with the upcoming Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Love Aaj Kal to spread the message of security & fearlessness amongst all age groups. The winners will get a chance to meet Saif Ali Khan in person. This TVC Campaign which is penned by Gulzaar Sahab is sung by Sukhwinder and has its music composed by Vishal Bardwaj. The campaign conceptualized & ideated by P9 is currently running in 25 channels.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:18 am

BSE Sensex provisionally rises 3.7 pct

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian shares provisionally rose 3.7 percent on Friday as the government raised hopes for financial-sector reforms, and markets worldwide were lifted by strong corporate earnings.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:17 am

Panasonic eyes $36 mn from low-cost phone biz

Japanese electronics major Panasonic will introduce low-cost fixed and cordless phones in India to triple its revenue to $36 million (Rs 175 crore) from the segment, over the next 3 years.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:15 am

Joshi's remarks not pardonable, she will be punished: Maya - Indian Express


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Congress President Sonia Gandhi's disapproval of Rita Bahuguna Joshi's remarks notwithstanding, UP Chief Minister Mayawati on Friday said legal action against her would continue and she would be punished. She said Gandhi's disapproval of the UPCC ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:12 am

Hillary to meet SEWA women tomorrow

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's hectic schedule here tomorrow includes an interaction with volunteers and artisans of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), a non-government organisation founded by Ela Bhatt.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:12 am

Govt plans to develop 60 solar cities: Minister

The government today said that it was planning to develop 'Solar Cities' to reduce around 10 per cent usage of conventional energy sources through renewable energy installations and energy efficiency.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:10 am

CII's FinExe attracts credit enquiries worth Rs 65 cr

FinExe 2009, an initiative of Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region (CII-SR) launched in Chennai on Wednesday attracted credit enquiries worth 65 crore amongst MSME industries, according to CIIs release.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:05 am

TN govt to sell desktops for less than Rs 12,000

Tamil Nadu governments Information Technology ministry had requested the central government for around Rs 310 crore to support its two e-governance projects.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

NAM effect: India, Pak PMs agree gap needs bridging - IBNLive.com


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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Govt borrowing to put pressure on interest rates: Rangarajan

The huge government borrowing is likely to put pressure on interest rates in the remaining part of this fiscal, Member of Parliament and former Reserve Bank Governor C Rangarajan said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:56 am

RBI for stable interest rates: Deputy Governor

Ahead of the quarterly review of its annual monetary policy, the Reserve Bank today said that it would ensure a benign and stable interest rate regime to safeguard the common man's interest and ensure adequate liquidity in the system.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:54 am

Couple seek police protection

A middle-aged couple, who married against the wishes of their children has sought police protection fearing resistance from their children.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:50 am

Joshi's remarks not pardonable, she will be punished: Mayawati

Mayawati told a press conference that the"reprehensive" and "derogatory" remarks made by Joshi were "not at all pardonable".
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:48 am

Azharuddin courts arrest, released

Mohammad Azharuddin today courted arrest protesting against the ransacking of UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi's residence.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:47 am

FACTBOX - Impact of monsoon on Indian crops

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's monsoon rains revived last week, calming fears of large-scale crop damage after an exceptionally dry June and sub-normal rains in early July.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:43 am

RBI to ensure benign, stable interest rates: Chakrabarty

The RBI said that it would ensure a benign and stable interest rate regime to safeguard the common man's interest.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:40 am

Bangalore: KHB Scam, Stand Off unresolved: Siddu, Revanna meet ... - Daijiworld.com


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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:34 am

Ganga, Yamuna "no cleaner" now than 20 yrs ago, says Ramesh

The government today said in the Lok Sabha that rivers Ganga and Yamuna were "no cleaner" now as they were two decades ago.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:19 am

Sachin is unparalleled in T20 too: Pravin Amre


Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:17 am

RIL and RNRL file replies to each other before Supreme Court

While RNRL has assumed an aggressive stance towards the government's stand, calling it "patently incorrect", RIL has accused RNRL of trying to overturn government policies.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:15 am

Ashes: Strauss warns Aussies of unfinished business

Andrew Strauss has warned Australia that he has 'unfinished business' and he would try to grind them into the Lord's pitch today.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:06 am

NASA releases restored 1969 moonwalk video


Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:04 am

Ronaldo says he could never think of joining Man City

Cristiano Ronaldo has told Manchester City that he could never think of joining them.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:04 am

Bombs rip through Indonesia hotels, killing nine

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Bomb blasts ripped through luxury hotels in the heart of Indonesia's capital on Friday, killing nine people and wounding dozens in attacks the president said badly hurt confidence in the country.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

Indo-Pak meeting draws mixed reactions in Kashmir - Daily News & Analysis


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PTI Kashmir today, with mainstream parties welcoming the move and separatists insisting that the Sharm-el-Sheikh meeting was "inconclusive" without the participation of Kashmiris. sidelines of the NAM summit in Egypt, and said that dialogue was the ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Rights body takes note

Scores of children wash up at India's railway platforms every day, lost, abandoned or fleeing from home. But they are treated with suspicion - sometimes even slapped and beaten - by railway police who are ignorant of laws related to juveniles.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:40 am

Maoists kill two security personnel in Orissa

Maoist rebels shot dead a policeman and killed a paramilitary trooper in a landmine blast in two separate incidents in Orissa's Sundergarh district, police said Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:40 am

Kerala to press for voting rights of diaspora

Kerala will ask the central government to change electoral laws to enable NRIs to vote, state Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said in the state assembly Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:40 am

New US envoy reaches India

The new US envoy to India, Timothy J. Roemer, arrived here Thursday night, ahead of the visit of the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who reaches Mumbai Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:40 am

India finalises 'climate change' strategy for Clinton

The air is hotting up on climate change negotiations between developing countries, such as India and China, and the developed world, with the government now preparing to tell United States Secretary o...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Indo-Pak statement lets down the martyrs of 26/11

Images ] did not come as a surprise. I do feel upset not so much by the reported agreement of Manmohan Singh that 'India was ready to discuss all issues with Pakistan, including all outstanding issues...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Google's slowing ad sales trump record Q2 profit

begin ZEDO for channel: Profit.com - HP , publisher: default , Ad Dimension: Medium Rectangle - 300 x 250 --> end ZEDO for channel: Profit.com - HP , publisher: default , Ad Dimension: Medium Rect...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:20 am

Vedanta to enter steel biz in JV format

Metal and mining major Vedanta Resources will foray into steel business in a joint venture format in which its role would be that of iron ore supplier.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:20 am

Swine flu in Pune and Delhi schools

Four students of an English medium school at Karve Road in Pune were admitted to city's Naidu Hospital for suspected swine flu. Two of the students have been confirmed with swine flu while the result...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:20 am

Trinamool Congress accuses Communists of state-sponsored terrorism

New Delhi, July 17 : Trinamool Congress accused West Bengal's Communist Government of 'state-sponsored terrorism'.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:20 am

Supreme Court dismisses plea for CJI's impeachment

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking impeachment of Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan on the ground that he was not eligible to hold the office.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:10 am

Centre questions Ambani feud, says KG gas is govt's

The Centre on Friday filed an affidavit in Reliance gas case and said that the gas belongs to govt, hence, the dispute between the brothers is a little strange.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:04 am

UP has place only for statues: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi took potshots at the Mayawati govt saying there was no place for development and that there was need for Cong to come to power there.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 7:38 am

Chandrayaan-1 moon probe malfunctions

BANGALORE (Reuters) - India's first unmanned moon probe has malfunctioned and may have to curtail its two-year mission, India's space agency said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Jul 2009 | 7:34 am

Congress strike shuts West Bengal

KOLKATA (Reuters) - Supporters of Congress party shut down West Bengal with a strike on Friday to protest deadly clashes after the general election with the state's biggest party, the Communists, police said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Jul 2009 | 6:58 am

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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 6:14 am

US installing radiation detectors at Pakistan ports

The US is installing radiation detectors at Pakistani ports to check proliferation of nuclear material and weapons of mass destruction to and from the country, a top US official said.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 5:54 am

Indian reservoirs narrow deep deficit after rains

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Water levels in India's 81 main reservoirs rose slightly more than usual over the past week as monsoon rains revived, but at less than half last year's levels still posed a major risk to power supply and winter crops.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Jul 2009 | 5:35 am

9 killed, 50 wounded in twin blasts at Jakarta luxury hotels

Powerful blasts at hotels Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott killed 9 and injured 50 in Indonesia's capital today.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 4:48 am

Chandrayaan-1 develops critical snag

India's first moon mission Chandrayaan-I, launched in Oct last with a 2-yr life span, has lost a major sensor and may meet a premature end, ISRO said.
Source: The Times of India | 17 Jul 2009 | 4:19 am

Stand on climate change unchanged: Shyam Saran - Hindu


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Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Jul 2009 | 4:02 am

Hong Kong bank manager steals $13 mn from customers

A bank manager in Hong Kong was Friday sent to jail for stealing almost $13 million from the accounts of wealthy customers.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 3:30 am

PM back home from Paris, Sharm-el-Sheikh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned home Friday from a four-day trip to France and Egypt, the highlight of which was a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani and a joint statement from the two leaders that gets the two countries to begin talks again.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 2:00 am

New innings for Delhi's good old single theatres

Those who mourn the closure of Delhi's charming single screen cinema halls, take heart. Many of these such as Odeon, Savitri, Kumar and Deep are set to open their gates to movie lovers in a new avatar.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 2:00 am

Fire reported in BSP office in Uttar Pradesh city

A fire was reported in the office of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in this Uttar Pradesh (UP) city late Thursday. The incident comes in the wake of the arrest of UP Congress President Rita Bahuguna Joshi's earlier in the day.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

China records strong growth

Economy still faces fundamental challenges
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Sonia regrets remarks

NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday expressed “deep pain and anguish” over Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rita Bahuguna Joshi’s remarks against Chief Minister Mayawati and the sequence of events ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Army Chief to visit U.S. from Monday

NEW DELHI: Chief of the Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor will pay a six-day official visit to the United States from July 20. Gen. Kapoor will hold discussions with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, besides meetingthe Chief of ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Where is Kashmir, ask Pakistani media

ISLAMABAD: The true import of the India-Pakistan joint statement following the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the two countries in Sharm-el-Sheikh seemed not to have sunk in fully here yet, with immediate reactions tending to pick instead ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Higher fuel prices push inflation up

NEW DELHI: Driven by higher fuel prices, inflation rose to minus 1.21 per cent for the week that ended on July 4. — PTI
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Pattammal passes away

CHENNAI: Her music was known as much for its technical brilliance, as for its emotional appeal. One of the celebrated icons of Indian classical music, D.K. Pattammal, passed away at her residence here on Thursday following a brief illness. She ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Joint statement flowed from meeting of Prime Ministers

Foreign Secretaries asked to discuss ties and report back to Foreign Ministers
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Skipper Strauss stands solid

London: An Australia fight back on the first day of the second Ashes test at Lord's today undermined a flying start by England and an unbeaten 161 by its captain Andrew Strauss. England stumbled from an opening stand of 196 to 364 for six ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

India and Pakistan to ‘delink’ action on terror from dialogue

But no resumption of composite dialogue yet; Foreign Secretaries to meet again
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

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Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Dubai ship enters Kutch waters; 3 arrested !

One infiltrator along with two of his aides was arrested by the Mumbai police on Thursday when a ship hailing from Dubai trespassed into Indian waters.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

India has agreed to discuss all `core` issues: Pak PM!

Pakistan PM Yousaf Raza Gilani says India has agreed to discuss all outstanding issues without bracketing them with terror.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Britain urges India, Pakistan to sign NPT!

The British government Thursday urged India and Pakistan to sign the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty as it unveiled its blueprint for addressing global nuclear challenges ahead of two key summits next year.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Government to introduce e-passports!

In an effort to check forgeries and misuse of passports, Government is rolling out E-passports that will carry biometric information in a chip.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Naxal violence claimed 3,300 lives between 2004 -2008!

More than 3,300 people have lost their lives in Naxal violence in ten states during last five years.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

`Commission recommends changes in rape related laws`!

Government has received suggestions from various quarters including the National Commission for Women for amendments to the provisions relating to rape laws, Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Without terrorism, dialogue no longer composite: BJP!

The BJP on Thursday said it would oppose India`s apparent climbdown in agreeing with Pakistan`s contention that action against terrorism should not be linked to the composite dialogue process.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

CBI cracks down on AICTE officials including Chairman!

The CBI on Thursday swooped down on top officials of AICTE and has arrested a member secretary besides registering corruption cases against its Chairman and others.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Over 50 cotton mills face closure in last 3 years!

Over 50 sick cotton mills in the country were closed down in the last three years due to low productivity, inadequate working capital, stagnant demand and increase in input costs, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Baijal quits as head of oil and gas regulator`s committee!

Former Disinvestment Secretary Pradip Baijal, who was also TRAI chief, has quit as Chairman of the Pipeline Advisory Committee of the oil regulator Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Indian, French navies free dhow from pirates - Times of India


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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2009 | 10:08 pm

India, Pakistan meet, no formal peace talks yet

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - India and Pakistan agreed on Thursday to work together to fight terrorism and ordered their top diplomats to meet as often as needed to try to rebuild ties damaged by last year's Mumbai attacks.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 9:04 pm

India will host next Davis Cup tie against Australia

The next Davis Cup tie between India and Australia will be a home fixture for India, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) ruled Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 6:30 pm

NALCO ups security at bauxite mines

State-owned National Aluminium Company (NALCO) has strengthened security in its bauxite mines area in Panchpatmali hills of Koraput in the aftermath a Maoist attack in April, a company official said Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm

Work in Tata's Kalinganagar project to begin next month

After facing strong resistance over displacement of farmers who had given up their land, the beleaguered Tata Steel project in Kalinganagar in Orissa's Jajpur district is to start production in August, an official said Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm

Snooker invitational tourney: Merchant plays Mehta in final

Veteran Yasin Merchant of Maharashtra showed why he can never be discounted as he demolished top seed and India No.1 Manan Chandra (Petroleum SBB) 5-1 en route to the final of the Madras Gymkhana Club's All-India invitational snooker tournament here Thursday night.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm

Exide posts Rs.122.4 cr net profit in Q1

The country's largest lead acid storage battery manufacturers Exide Industries Ltd posted net profit after tax of Rs.122.4 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, as compared to Rs.82.2 crore for the corresponding period last year.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm

West Bengal makes land acquisition industrialists' job

After its land acquisition for industry went wrong twice, and with adverse consequences for it, the West Bengal government Thursday said henceforth the industrialists will have to directly purchase land from farmers.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm

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 | 12:12 pm

Q+A - India-U.S. ties past, present and future

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in India this week against the backdrop of New Delhi's strained relations with neighbor Pakistan, the global slowdown and the war in Afghanistan.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2009 | 12:09 pm