Darjeeling shutdown to be relaxed for 10 hours Monday - Sify


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Darjeeling shutdown to be relaxed for 10 hours Monday
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Bengal), July 19 (IANS) The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM), spearheading a protest for a separate Gorkhaland state out of West Bengal, Sunday declared it will allow a 10-hour relaxation Monday in the ongoing indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling district. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:32 pm

Hooch tragedy accused also a copper thief - Times of India


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Hooch tragedy accused also a copper thief
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BHARUCH: Jayesh Thakkar, one of the co-accused in Ahmedabad hooch tragedy and currently lodged in police custody, was arrested five months ago by Bharuch police for copper theft. According to Bharuch police officials, Thakkar was arrested in February ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:32 pm

Hillary Clinton visits 'Dilli Haat'

'Dilli Haat' in South Delhi had a high-profile visitor this evening when US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took time out of her busy schedule to do some shopping.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:10 pm

LeT financing HuJI in Bangla - Press Trust of India


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LeT financing HuJI in Bangla
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Dhaka, Jul 19 (PTI) A top Indian militant detained here has confessed his active links with LeT and said the Pakistan based terror outfit has been financing HuJI operations in Bangladesh, even as he has been remanded to police custody. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:09 pm

Clinton to visit Delhi University Monday morning amid tight security

Before beginning her meeting with top Indian officials on the last leg of her India visit Monday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will address a select gathering of students and professors at Delhi University in the morning amidst tight security.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm

LTTE provided Tamil translations on war strategy

English books on war strategy with Tamil translations and maps showing Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam sea routes and several personal documents of Prabhakaran, including bank account details, were s...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:58 pm

HuJI tried to mobilise foreign funds setting up charity

Bangladesh based Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, a militant outfit responsible for a series of terror attacks in the country and India was trying to mobilise foreign funds by setting up a charity to carry ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:58 pm

Jairam shows the spine on climate change

In the presence of the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Todd Stern, US president Barack Obama's special envoy for climate change, Indian minister for environment and forests Jairam...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:58 pm

Hindraf leader launches political party

An ethnic Indian activist on Sunday launched a new multi-racial political party to champion the rights of marginalised sections, two months after his release from detention under Malaysia's draconian ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:58 pm

Centre not to take hasty decision on gay sex: Moily - Press Trust of India


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Centre not to take hasty decision on gay sex: Moily
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Chennai, July 19 (PTI) Taking note of sentiments expressed by different sections of the society, the Centre today said it would not take a hasty decision on legalising homosexuality. "We have taken note of sentiments expressed by cross sections of ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:57 pm

Accept revised JLR proposal or risk the plan: UK

The UK government has asked the Tatas to accept a revised proposal to guarantee short-term funding for luxury brands Jaguar Land Rover or risk the plan being taken off.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:57 pm

Tatas threaten to scrap UK electric car project

Tata Motors has threatened to scrap its plan to launch Vista electric cars in the UK if it does not receive a £10 million loan from the British government soon.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:54 pm

Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir apprehend lower rice production due to lack of rain

RS Pura (Jammu and Kashmir), July 19: Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura region, which is renowned for fine basmati rice, are apprehending bad days as their paddy fields have turned into parched lands due to lack of rain.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:50 pm

India stands firm against binding emissions limits

(AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi)U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, and India's Junior Minister for Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh, share a light moment upon the former's arrival...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:49 pm

India sees climate change 'pressure,' U.S. upbeat

GURGAON, India (Reuters) - An Indian official on Sunday complained about U.S. pressure on India to curb its greenhouse gas emissions, but U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton emerged from their talks upbeat about a solution.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:49 pm

Disinvestment should be the last option

Public sector companies need capital infusions and autonomy. They should not be used as cash cows to fill holes in the Budget.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:47 pm

Secretary Clinton at SEWA Store in Mumbai

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman July 19, 2009 REMARKS Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton At SEWA Store for SEWA Hansiba Tour July 18, 2009 Mumbai, India SECRETARY CLINTON: ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:43 pm

GJM announces 10-hour recess in indefinite bandh on Monday

SILIGURI: Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) on Sunday announced a 10-hour recess in the ongoing indefinite bandh in Darjeeling hills from 8.00 AM Monday. The GJM press secretary, Benoy Tamang, said ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:42 pm

CBI begins probe into Ayodhya case missing files

LUCKNOW: Following directives from the Allahabad High Court, the CBI has started investigation into 23 missing files related to Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri mosque land dispute. A CBI team led by deputy ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:42 pm

Western disturbance - Hindustan Times


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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:40 pm

Essar in talks for stake in Dhabi's Africa assets

The Ruias-promoted Essar Group said that it has entered into exclusive discussions with the Dhabi Group of UAE to buy out a majority stake in its telecom business in Africa.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:38 pm

AIDS patient commits suicide in Ahmedabad

The incident took place yesterday evening when one Ghanshyamsinh Zala (35) hanged himself using a rope while he was alone in his house in Shivramnagar in Hatkeshwar area of Ahmedabad city.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:15 pm

Lakhvi mastermind of Mumbai attacks, Pak admits in dossier - Indian Express


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Lakhvi mastermind of Mumbai attacks, Pak admits in dossier
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Islamabad: Suspecting involvement of locals in 26/11, Pakistan has sought from India the interrogation reports of two terrorists Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin held in connection with the terror attack while giving details of the probe conducted by it. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:10 pm

Celina up in arms against Baba Ramdev

The yoga guru can be charged against Article 509 of the IPC, says the actress, who comes from an Army background and can recite 500 shlokas.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:58 pm

Junior doctors to go on strike in Bhopal

However, the state government has issued a warning to the junior doctors that if they go ahead with the strike, then their registration will be canceled.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:51 pm

Centre not to take any hasty decision on gay sex: Moily

Taking note of the sentiments expressed by different sections of the society, the Centre will not rush into legalising homosexuality.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:42 pm

Lakhvi masterminded Mumbai attacks, Pak admits in dossier

In a 36-page dossier, Pakistan has informed India that besides LeT commander Lakhvi, five arrested terrorists had provided support to the 10 Mumbai attackers.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:34 pm

Lakhvi was mastermind of Mumbai attacks, Pak admits in dossier

Suspecting involvement of locals in 26/11, Pakistan has sought from India the interrogation reports of two terrorists Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:34 pm

Arsenal's Adebayor added to City collection

Manchester City has added to its collection of strikers by signing Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor on a five-year deal for a fee of about £25m.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:29 pm

14-year jail for SMS joke on Pakistan President

It would seem that in Pakistan, there is nothing you need to watch out for more than making a joke about President Asif Ali Zardari by SMS (Short Messaging Service).
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:22 pm

'Harry Potter' tops North American box office

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The sixth "Harry Potter" movie worked its charm at North American theaters, selling an estimated $159.7 million worth of tickets during its first five days of release, distributor Warner Bros. Pictures said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:21 pm

Chandigarh achieves 'two children per couple' target

Chandigarh is among the 11 states and three union territories in the country which have beaten the 2010 deadline set by the central government to achieve total fertility rate of two or "two children per couple" policy.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:16 pm

U.S. condemns video of soldier captured in Afghanistan

KABUL (Reuters) - The U.S. military denounced on Sunday the release of a video showing a soldier captured in Afghanistan, describing the images as Taliban propaganda that violated international law.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:11 pm

'LeT financing HuJI in Bangladesh'

A top Indian militant detained has confessed his active links with LeT and said the Pakistan based terror outfit has been financing HuJI operations in Bangladesh, even as he has been remanded to police custody.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:05 pm

India won't accept any legally binding emission reductions: Jairam ... - Times of India


India won't accept any legally binding emission reductions: Jairam ...
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PTI 19 July 2009, 08:14pm IST GURGAON: Refusing to be pushed by the US on putting a cap on emissions, India on Sunday said it would not accept any "legally binding" reductions but assured that its carbon footprint would never exceed that of developed ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:57 pm

Clinton for 'climate change' in India-US ties, Phase III Monday

Promising to take India-US ties to a third phase during her talks with Indian leaders Monday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday called for more cooperation in areas ranging from climate change and agriculture to counter-terrorism.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:30 pm

RIL using power firms to fight its gas battle: RNRL

Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Natural Resources (RNRL) today hit out at power companies GMR and GVK for raising the bogey of unfair price advantage to it, saying that they had got into gas deals with Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) knowing that the agreement was subject to the outcome of the RNRL-RIL case.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 2:07 pm

RIL using power cos to fight gas battle: RNRL

Anil Ambani firm RNRL said that power companies had got into gas deals with RIL knowing that the agreement was subject to the outcome of the RNRL-RIL case.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:53 pm

Three 'Duronto' trains likely to run from August: Mamata

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today promised to fulfill all budget committments within one year and announced the likely start of 'Duronto' non-stop train services between select cities from next month.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:51 pm

A piece of lunar history lies in India

As the world celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first manned moon landing, few know about the role played by Indian scientists.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:36 pm

HC asks Appellate Board not to pass order on trademark row

The Delhi High Court has directed the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) not to pass a final order in the ongoing trademark dispute between mineral water maker Bisleri and Tata Group-controlled Mount Everest.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:31 pm

India key player for global food security, says Clinton

Praising India's rich knowledge in agriculture, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday said India is a key player in helping the US achieve global food security and end hunger.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:31 pm

CB-CID to probe Joshi house arson; she demands CBI inquiry - Times of India


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CB-CID to probe Joshi house arson; she demands CBI inquiry
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PTI 19 July 2009, 06:27pm IST LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced a Crime Branch-CID inquiry into the arson at UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi's Lucknow home following her derogatory remarks against chief minister ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:10 pm

India, US to cooperate more in agriculture: Clinton

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday said the US and India will explore 'new areas of cooperation' in agriculture which she described as 'one of the five pillars' of their strategic partnership.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pm

CB-CID to probe Rita Bahuguna house arson

The Uttar Pradesh government announced a Crime Branch-CID inquiry into the arson at UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna's Lucknow home following her derogatory remarks against chief minister Mayawati.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:57 pm

Still scope for cost management: TCS

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country's largest IT firm, feels that there is still some scope for cost management, said company's Chief Financial Officer S Mahalingam.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:50 pm

'India has not got enough credit for afforestation'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton got a green appeal from India's Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh - back India's call to reward countries that have taken the lead in increasing their forest cover.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

Chandigarh achieves 'two children per couple' target

Chandigarh is among the 11 states and three union territories in the country which have beaten the 2010 deadline set by the central government to achieve total fertility rate (TFR) of two or 'two children per couple' policy.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

CBI begins probe into Ayodhya case missing files

Following directives from the Allahabad High Court, the CBI has started investigation into 23 missing files related to Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri mosque land dispute.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:28 pm

Two killed in stampede during police recruitment in UP!

A stampede occurred on Sunday during police recruitment at Chandoli in Uttar Pradesh, killing at least two candidates and inuring five others. The stampede followed firing in the air by Army police causing panic among the youths.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:23 pm

Amend town planning for slum-free India: Centre!

Seeking reservation of land for affordable housing and survey of all slums in cities across India, the Centre has asked all state governments and Union Territories to amend town planning and other related laws for this.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:23 pm

Govt may seek more time in SC on gay sex issue!

The Delhi High Court verdict legalising gay sex has put the government in a fix as it remains undecided about its stand in the Supreme Court, 10 days after a response was sought from it on the vexed issue.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

India has best technical education in world: Hillary!

Commending the technical education in India as the "best in the world", US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday suggested her country and India should work together in the field.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

Govt convenes conference on HIV/AIDS for police forces!

Alarmed by the increasing number of HIV/AIDS cases among police and paramilitary personnel, the Centre has decided to convene a national conference next month to chalk out strategies for combating the challenge.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

Advani plans yatra for party cadre!

LK Advani is planning to embark on another `yatra` to rejuvenate BJP cadre for future battles.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

Delhi secured ahead of Hillary`s visit!

Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will arrive in Delhi today.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

UK asks Tatas to accept revised JLR proposal or risk the plan

The UK government has asked Indian conglomerate Tatas to accept a revised proposal to guarantee hundreds of millions of pounds of short-term funding for luxury brands Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) or risk the plan being taken off, says a media report.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:14 pm

Unitech Wireless gets NLD, ILD licences

Unitech Wireless, a part of the realty major Unitech Group with a pan-India mobile licence, has got both National and International Long Distance Licences.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:09 pm

Fresh cases of assault on Indians in Oz

Three Indian students were injured in Sydney and Adelaide despite serious efforts by Australia to project its image as a safe destination for international students.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:09 pm

Dev Patel to star in Hindi remake of 'Nadodigal'

British-Indian actor Dev Patel, who starred in Oscar winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire', could in all probability star in the Hindi remake of Tamil movie 'Nadodigal'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:01 pm

Buddhadeb talks of development in Maoist-hit districts

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Sunday met police and administrative officials of Purulia, one of the three Maoist-hit districts in the state, to discuss the law and order situation and ways to speed up development.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

Fresh cases of assault on Indians in Australia, 3 injured

Two fresh cases of assault on Indians have been reported in Australia, with three students being injured in two separate incidents in Sydney and Adelaide despite serious efforts by the country to reestablish its image as a safe destination for international students.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 11:50 am

Maytas Infra in position to execute projects: Khurshid

Asserting that Hyderabad-based Maytas Infra is in a position to execute projects, Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said the government's intention is to see that the company is back on its feet.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 11:38 am

Glamorous Lakshmi Rai now wants 'homely girl' image

Tamil actress Lakshmi Rai, who is rumoured to be dating Indian cricket captain M.S. Dhoni, wants to get rid of the glamour girl tag and is keen to do meaty roles to prove her acting prowess.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 11:33 am

Deepika given top billing in World junior squash

India's Deepika Pallikal, ranked 48 in the world rankings, has been given the top billing in the 13th World Junior Women's Squash Championships beginning July 28. Egypt's Heba El Torky has been named the second seed.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 11:33 am

Indonesia police say bomb attacks have JI hallmark

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian police said on Sunday that deadly attacks on two Jakarta hotels used the same methods and equipment as previous bombings by the militant Jemaah Islamiah group.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 11:31 am

FII inflow in stock markets cross $6-bn mark

In a sign of confidence in the Indian markets, foreign institutional investors (FII) pumped in over $6 billion, or about Rs 29,940 crore this year, with over $1 billion coming in July alone.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2009 | 11:19 am

Celina's mystery man revealed

Celina Jaitly left many onlookers baffled recently when she attended an event hand-in-hand with a mystery man.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2009 | 10:24 am

Hindi only please, this is Jairam Ramesh!

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's admonition has evidently got under Union Minister Jairam Ramesh's skin. Having been asked to speak in Hindi, the latter stuck to the language for an entire day.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2009 | 10:01 am

Australian Immigration Minister to visit India - Press Trust of India


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Melbourne, Jul 19 (PTI) In yet another attempt to "reassure" Indians of their safety Down Under, Australian Immigration Minister Chris Evans will leave here today on a visit to India. Evans will meet Minister for overseas Indian affairs Vayalar Ravi ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 9:12 am

Supreme court releases $2.3 bln for forests

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Supreme court has released $2.3 billion of frozen funds to be used to boost forest density and wildlife habitats, the Ministry of Environment and Forests said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 8:25 am

AICC to plan strategies next month's elections in 4 states - Hindu


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AICC to plan strategies next month's elections in 4 states
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New Delhi (PTI): With Assembly elections in four states, including Maharashtra and Haryana, round the corner, Congress' apex committee AICC will meet next month to formulate strategies for the first major electoral test for the party after its success ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2009 | 8:02 am

Govt steps into Reliance gas pact dispute

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The government has stepped into the simmering legal dispute between the billionaire Ambani brothers, seeking to challenge the validity of a gas supply agreement they are arguing over in court, newspapers reported on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 7:40 am

ANALYSIS - The faded roadmap to India-Pakistan peace

LONDON (Reuters) - India and Pakistan may have begun talking to each other again but as yet there is no clear vision on where those talks might lead.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 4:46 am

Khan hammers Kotelnik to take world title at 22

LONDON (Reuters) - Briton Amir Khan was crowned World Boxing Association (WBA) light-welterweight champion at the age of 22 on Saturday after convincingly beating Ukraine's Andreas Kotelnik with a unanimous points decision in Manchester.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2009 | 3:20 am

More facilities at bird sanctuaries

RAMANATHAPURAM: The government has allotted Rs.39 lakh to develop three bird sanctuaries in Chithirankudi, Kanjirangal and Mela Selvanoor-Keela Selvanoor in the district, which are attracting thousands of migratory birds from October to ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Water overflows from Siruvani Dam also


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Rita Bahuguna gets interim bail

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rita Bahuguna Joshi, who was arrested for making objectionable comments against Chief Minister Mayawati, was granted interim bail till July 29 by the Additional District Judge of Moradabad on ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite dies aged 92

NEW YORK: Walter Cronkite, the premier TV anchorman who reported with reassuring authority on events ranging from the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the Moon landing and came to be called “the most trusted man in America,” ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Charge sheet filed in Pakistan court

Stage set for formal indictment in 26/11 case
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

‘We want India to move towards greener energies’

Mumbai: United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said here on Saturday that India’s pursuit of the goal of poverty alleviation did not have to go against the goal of moving towards greener energies. “There is no ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Software to help visually challenged students


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

‘One laptop per child’ gaining ground in India

It is for those with little or no access to education
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

BSF jawan dies in custody, murder case against 10 policemen

AHMEDABAD: A case of murder has been registered against a sub-inspector and nine constables of the Kwant police station in Gujarat following the death in police custody on Friday of a Border Security Force jawan, who had come home on leave. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Indigenous nuclear submarine goes on trial


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Pakistan intent on finding Mumbai culprits

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan is determined to bring to justice the organisers behind the militant attack on Mumbai, and is awaiting further information from India, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 18 Jul 2009 | 4:12 pm