Maoists kill and abducts CPI-M leaders near Lalgarh!

Suspected Maoists on Monday shot dead a CPI-M leader and abducted two others at Salbani near Lalgarh in West Midnapore district.
Source: Zee News : States | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:43 am

Munde prevented from going to riot-hit Sangli-Miraj!

Senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde was on Monday night detained, for the second time in a day, at the hill station of Lonavala when he was proceeding to violence-hit Sangli-Miraj, party leaders said.
Source: Zee News : States | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:43 am

`Sena-BJP to follow 2004 formula for Maha Assembly polls`!

Opposition Shiv Sena and BJP would follow the 2004 Assembly elections formula for the October 13 polls, with Sena contesting 169 and BJP 119 for the 288-member House, a senior BJP leader said.
Source: Zee News : States | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:43 am

TN Govt has no plans to scrap class X board exam: Minister!

Tamil Nadu Government did not have any plans to scrap the class 10 Board Examinations for the present and would wait for the Centre`s formal request in this regard, state Education Minister Thangam Thennarasu has said.
Source: Zee News : States | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:43 am

Tripura govt to withdraw compulsory security convoy system!

Tripura government has decided to withdraw the 16 year old compulsory security convoy system for vehicles from the Assam-Agartala NH 44.
Source: Zee News : States | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:43 am

Woman dies of swine flu in Gujarat !

A 23-year-old woman died of swine flu at Surat civil hospital, taking the statewide toll to 12.
Source: Zee News : States | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:43 am

Jet strike: Reinstate sacked pilots, persists union!

Capt Girish Kaushik, president of NAG, said that that the union was ever willing to talk to the Jet management to sort the issue, but their demand asking for the reinstatement of sacked pilots remains nonnegotiable.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

UAE in contact with India over its detained plane!

The UAE government is in "constant contact" with the Indian officials over its Air Force plane that was Monday detained in Kolkata for carrying arms, a senior official here has confirmed.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

Satyam founder Raju under medial observation for 48 hours !

Satyam founder B Ramalinga Raju, who suffered a massive heart attack on Monday, has been put under observation for next 48 hours in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Nizam`s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) hospital.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

Indian-origin man dies after race attack in London!

An elderly Kolkata-born man died in a London hospital Monday after a gang of teenage schoolboys beat him viciously in a suspected race attack.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

Chinese incursion in Ladakh as old as Jan `09!

Reports now suggest that Chinese incursions in Ladakh are in fact as old as January 2009.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

CBI seeks two weeks to explore options against Quattrocchi!

The CBI on Tuesday sought two weeks` time before a Delhi court for exploring the options available to it in the Bofors payoff case after the withdrawal of Red Corner notice against Italian Businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

In UP town, Thackeray, Manmohan are blood brothers!

Here Jayalalithaa takes Bal Thackeray on her lap when he sobs, Manmohan Singh is fond of riding on Mulayam Singh`s shoulders, while Kalyan and Rajnath Singh have no differences and love playing cricket with Giani Zail Singh.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

Jet Airways seeks DGCA`s support to end crisis !

After 400 of its pilot reported sick, Jet Airways on Tuesday sought the Directorate General of Civil Aviation``s (DGCA) intervention into the crisis.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

YSR chopper`s was not airworthy?!

The DGCA seems to be covering-up on the airworthiness of the chopper that crashed last week, killing YSR Reddy.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

BJP moves SC seeking House dissolution, early polls in J`khand!

The BJP on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking immediate dissolution of the Jharkhand Assembly, now under suspended animation, and sought directives for the Election Commission to hold elections.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 Sep 2009 | 7:42 am

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' doll


Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:32 am

Modi could be headed for bigger trouble, says Moily

Narendra Modi would have been in "some other place" if the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter had taken place in a foreign country, law minister M Veerappa Moily said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:19 am

Satyam founder in hospital, condition stable

BANGALORE (Reuters) - The scam-tainted founder of Satyam Computer Services was stable on Tuesday after he was admitted to hospital a day earlier with chest pain, hospital authorities said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:17 am

2004 encounter of Ishrat Jahan, 3 others not fake: Modi Govt - Hindustan Times


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2004 encounter of Ishrat Jahan, 3 others not fake: Modi Govt
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The Gujarat government on Tuesday rejected the findings of the Tamang report according to which, the 2004 killings of college student Ishrat Jahaan and three of her friends was a case of fake encounter. On Monday, on the basis of this report, ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:13 am

Being fit the Michelle Obama way!


Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:10 am

Alstom may partner BHEL-NPCIL joint venture

State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) is believed to have finalised France's Alstom as the technological partner for its proposed joint venture with Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) to undertake nuclear power projects.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:10 am

Idea gets HC nod for demerger of passive infra

Telecom operator Idea Cellular today said it has received the approval from the Gujarat High Court for demerging its passive infrastructure like towers and power back-up plants to its wholly-owned subsidiary Idea Cellular Towers Infrastructure.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:06 am

Hershey considers rival Cadbury bid: report

US chocolate maker Hershey could jump into a takeover battle with a bid for Cadbury after the British confectioner rejected an offer from food giant Kraft Foods, the Wall Street Journal said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:03 am

10-day `America Days' begins for promotion of Indo-US ties

The American Center here is celebrating a 10-day `America Days' in western India to bring glimpses of American values, culture, education and society to Indian cities.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 4:01 am

Cairn to pay sales tax only on crude sold in Raj: Centre

In an attempt to stop states from levying local sales tax on inter-state transactions, the Centre has told Rajasthan that only Central Sales Tax can be levied on crude oil sold from Cairn India's fields in the state to refiners elsewhere.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:59 am

CPI demands Centre to release white paper on black money issue

CPI today demanded that the Centre release a white paper on the status of its efforts to secure details of black money stashed in Swiss banks.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:59 am

Global survey finds confidence leap in Indian job markets

A quarterly survey of employment trends in over 30 key countries has found the percentage of organizations in India hiring professionals and managers has rebounded to 51% after a dramatic fall to 29% at the beginning of 2009. As a result job prospects for professionals and managers in India are now better than the global average.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:57 am

Jet Airways pilots' strike strands passengers

MUMBAI (Reuters) - A flash strike by about 600 pilots of Jet Airways, India's top carrier, stranded hundreds of domestic and international passengers on Tuesday, leading to angry confrontations in airports across the country.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:56 am

' Chinese troops entered Ladakh in January' - Sify


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' Chinese troops entered Ladakh in January'
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Srinagar: Chinese troops entered a part of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir in January this year and retreated after threatening shepherds to vacate the area or face the consequences, according to District Magistrate Ajeet Kumar Sahu. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:41 am

Krishna, Tharoor asked to move out of luxury hotels - Hindustan Times


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Krishna, Tharoor asked to move out of luxury hotels
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Stung by a media report that sought to debunk its claims of austerity, the Government on Tuesday asked External Affairs Minister SM Krishna and his junior Shashi Tharoor to move out of luxury hotels where they have been staying for over three months. ...
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Tharoor to bat for stadiumExpress Buzz
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:31 am

In pics: Katrina, Lara go sexy for 'Blue'


Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:26 am

Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed and men's doubles in US Open

Bhupathi and his American partner Liezel Huber, top seed, cruised to the semifinals of the mixed doubles following their emphatic 6-4 6-3 win.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:25 am

India most optimistic on hiring for fourth quarter

India has again emerged as the most bullish country in terms of hiring plans, with 25 per cent of the employers intending to recruit people in the next three months.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:23 am

Condition of Ramalinga Raju stable

The condition of Satyam Computer founder B Ramalinga Raju was stable today after he was admitted to Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) hospital following a massive heart attack.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:22 am

US says it has 'insurances' from Pak on safety of nuke arsenal

The American Defence Secretary Robert Gates said that Islamabad had given "insurances" about the safety net for its nuclear arsenal.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:22 am

Ex-Satyam chief Raju suffering from Hepatitis C

Medical reports of Ramalinga Raju state he not only has a heart condition, but is also suffering from Hepatitis C. He is in the VIP section of the hospital's ICCU.
Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:21 am

Muthoot murder case: Two surrender before court

Om Prakash and Puthenpalam Rajesh, who surrendered before judicial magistrate S Selvam, were remanded in judicial custody.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:17 am

Ishrat encounter was not fake: Gujarat govt

The Gujarat govt said it would challenge the findings of Justice Tamang report, which said that Mumbai girl Ishrat Jahan was killed in a fake police encounter.
Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:15 am

Malaysian toxic wastes container seized in India

CHENNAI, Tues: A Malaysian container with hazardous wastes made up of used surgical gloves and rejected condoms was impounded when it arrived at the Tuticorin Port in Tamil Nadu last month. Officers ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:15 am

Gujarat government to challenge clean chit to Ishrat Jahan

The Gujarat report will challenge the report by metropolitan magistrate S P Tamang in the Ishrat Jahan case declaring that she was killed by the state anti-terrorism squad.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:13 am

Mumbai's top cop won't let another 26/11 happen

e blogs, he goes online many times a day and he chats about his buddies in the force he commands. Mumbai's Police Commissioner Dhanushkodi Sivanandan, an Indian Police Service officer of the 1976 batc...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:13 am

Post signature campaign for Jagan, Sonia summons YSR aide

Images ] has summoned K V P Ramachandra Rao, the late chief minister's biggest acolyte, for a meeting on Tuesday at her residence in the national capital. KVP, perceived as the main force behind the ...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:13 am

SM Krishna, Tharoor to give up five-star comforts

The government had yesterday appealed to all the ministries to observe austerity in view of the pressure on its finances. The Finance Ministry had also ordered a 10 per cent cut in non-plan expenditur...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:12 am

Haneef cancels Australian visa to cash in on PF

Images ] for alleged terror links, has cancelled his temporary Australian visa. Haneef is believed to have cancelled the temporary business visa on August 17 to unlock the superannuation contribution...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:12 am

Sena-BJP to retain 2004 seat-sharing formula

Images ] have announced that they will retain the seat-sharing formula of the 2004 assembly elections for the October 13 polls -- the Sena contesting 169 seats and BJP 119 seats. "The Sena-BJP allian...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:12 am

Malaysia to prosecute anti-Hindu protestors

Malaysia will charge protestors who indulged in an act hurtful to the sentiments of the Hindu community in the controversial demonstration against the relocation of a century-old temple in a Muslim ma...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:12 am

Australian PM to visit India in November

Sydney, Sep 8 : Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will visit New Delhi later this year, a minister said Tuesday, adding that there is a 'desire on the part of both India and Australia to strengthen and broade...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:10 am

Land shark held in Vedic Village scam

Gaffar Mollah, the main suspect in the firing at a football match near Vedic Village on August 23, has been arrested.Gaffar was arrested in Bankura and is currently being questioned at the Naihati pol...
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:10 am

Rahul lands in TN - News Today


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Rahul lands in TN
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Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today began his whirlwind three-day tour of Tamilnadu to revitalise the party in the State, amid a five-tier security in towns and cities that he is expected to visit. His tour is packed with a series of meetings ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:09 am

CBSE Class X board exams scrapped - Express Buzz


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CBSE Class X board exams scrapped
Express Buzz
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday announced that there would be no Class X board exams in CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) schools from 2011 and grades will replace marks. Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal said that ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 3:07 am

Finmin, RBI to finalise borrowing plan soon

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government and Reserve Bank of India officials will meet in 10-12 days to finalise the government's borrowing plan for the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2010, Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:49 am

I will never stop singing: Asha Bhonsle

Asha Bhonsle, the scintillating voice behind evergreen hits like 'Dil Cheez Kya Hai' and 'Sona Re', turned 76 today.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:48 am

Honda Siel to export engine parts to Japan from Oct

Luxury car maker, Honda Siel Cars India today said it is set to startthe export of engine components to Japan from October.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:46 am

Car sales rise 7th month, more steam left

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India raced an annual 26 percent in August, rising for a seventh month, and demand is seen picking up in October when annual bonuses are paid in much of the country.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:43 am

Condition of Ramalinga Raju stable

Raju, who was initially attended by jail doctors, was shifted to the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences hospital last night following complaint of chest pain.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:42 am

Low female literacy impeding growth: PM

Noting that low female literacy was impeding growth, prime minister Manmohan Singh today launched a major initiative in the education sector.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:40 am

TCS, Microsoft in pact for virtualisation centre

Mumbai, Sep 8 (PTI) IT outsourcing firm Tata Consultancy Services has entered into an alliance with Microsoft India to launch a virtualisation Center of Excellence (CoE) inChennai.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:37 am

3G pre-bid conference date to be announced this week

The government will announce this week the date for a conference withpotential bidders for spectrum for next generation (3G) mobile services, Telecom Minister ARaja said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:35 am

Jet Airways seeks DGCA intervention as 350 pilots report sick

The private air-carrier has approached the aviation industry regulator to intervene and resolve the issue, an airline source said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:32 am

Jagan men's din was unbearable for DS - Express Buzz


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Jagan men's din was unbearable for DS
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HYDERABAD: Pradesh Congress Committee president Dharmapuri Srinivas was disturbed by the abrupt end of the PCC meeting which was held at Prakasam Hall in Gandhi Bhavan yesterday to pay homage to YS Rajasekhara Reddy. It was reported that the followers ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:14 am

Gold at $1,000 may dent India's festive season sales

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gold's rally to above $1,000 an ounce on Tuesday threatened to hurt demand in India during the busy festival season, but fears of further rises could also ignite panic buying from jewellers in the world's top consumer.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 2:07 am

Too early to withdraw easy India policy - IMF

MUMBAI (Reuters) - It is too early to withdraw the excess monetary accommodation in the Indian banking system until clear signs of growth is well established, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 Sep 2009 | 1:53 am

Krishna, Tharoor told to vacate 5-star suites

For over three months now, both the ministers have been staying in five-star hotels since their official accommodation is being renovated.
Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 1:43 am

UAE plane carrying arms to China held - Hindustan Times


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UAE plane carrying arms to China held
Hindustan Times
The China-bound UAE airforce cargo plane continues to be cordoned off by the Army at the NSC Bose International airport in Kolkata even as the MEA has been informed of the arms and ammunition in it. The Indian authorities detained a United Arab ...
UAE air force plane carrying arms, admits pilotTimes of India
UAE airforce plane cordoned off, interrogation of crew overIndian Express
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 1:11 am

Bomb scare in Delhi areas, Safdarjung Hospital evacuated - Hindustan Times


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Bomb scare in Delhi areas, Safdarjung Hospital evacuated
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Panic spread in the national capital on Tuesday with bomb scares being reported from four crowded places, the New Delhi Railway Station, the Safdarjung Hospital as well as the high rise Palika Kendra and Vikas Minar. The sprawling Safdarjung Hospital ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:47 am

Ex-Satyam boss Raju still in ICU, stable

B Ramalinga Raju remains in the intensive care unit of a govt-run hospital on Tuesday after he complained of chest pain in jail. His condition is said to be stable.
Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:33 am

Women sacrifice feet on fashion altar: Survey

When it comes to shoes, fashion trumps function and even comfort for many women, according to a survey by a British medical society.
Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:12 am

Pilots on leave: 130 Jet Airways flights cancelled

At least 130 flights of Jet Airways were on Tuesday cancelled from the four major metros after a large chunk of pilots failed to report for work.
Source: The Times of India | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:10 am

West Bengal drops IT township project

KOLKATA: The West Bengal government on Monday announced that it “cannot proceed” with the proposed joint sector Kolkata Link IT township project near Rajarhat in North 24 Parganas district following allegations of land grabbing and ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

56 Dalit families face eviction

DHARMAPURI: Fifty six Dalit families who have been living on 0.56 cents in Sengodipuram Colony for more than six decades face eviction. The colony was established by the late Communist leader Jeevanantham in a plot of 4.78 acres and the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Tamil films hog the limelight


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Barge, tugboat cross Pamban rail bridge

The barge is one of the longest vessels to cross it in the last three years
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

UAE plane detained

KOLKATA: A China-bound cargo plane of the United Arab Emirates Air Force was detained and its 10-member crew questioned when Customs officials found arms on board the aircraft after it made a scheduled transit landing here on Sunday. — ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Double honour for State in film awards


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Ishrat Jahan killing also a fake encounter: probe report

Vanzara, among police officers, named for “cold-blooded murder”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Dies in racial attack

LONDON: Indian-origin Ekram ul Haque (67) died on Monday of injuries in a racial attack last week by a gang of schoolboys. The assault took place outside a mosque in south London. — ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

BJP, allies boycott Jaswant-led PAC meet

NEW DELHI: The battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party and its recently expelled leader took a new turn on Monday when members of the BJP and its allies stayed away from the first meeting of the Public Accounts Committee convened by Jaswant ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

No board exam for Class X in CBSE from 2011

NEW DELHI: Beginning 2011, Class X board examinations will become a thing of the past. Instead, students will be promoted to senior secondary through an internal assessment. This was announced here on Monday by Union Human Resource Development ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Oudin continues her dream run, Federer wins

NEW YORK (Reuters) - America's newest heroine, Melanie Oudin, continued her dream-like run at the U.S. Open with another shocking upset on Monday while steely top seed Roger Federer forged closer to his 16th grand slam crown.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Sep 2009 | 11:27 pm

84 years young, Bhupen Hazarika raring to go

Bhupen Hazarika, one of India's oldest performing singers, says he feels younger by the day even as he turns 84 Tuesday with the whole of Assam in celebration mode as a mark of respect to the legendary musician.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 11:02 pm

Ramalinga Raju stable in intensive care unit

Disgraced founder of Satyam Computer Services Ltd B. Ramalinga Raju remained in the intensive care unit of a government-run hospital Tuesday after he suffered a cardiac arrest in a jail here. His condition is said to be stable.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 11:01 pm

Overage players force India to scrap training camp

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India have suspended a national hockey camp for under-18 players after medical tests revealed that a majority of the 55 players present were overage.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Sep 2009 | 11:01 pm

Felipe Massa undergoes successful plastic surgery

MILAN (Reuters) - Ferrari driver Felipe Massa had successful plastic surgery on his fractured skull at a Sao Paulo hospital on Monday, the Italian team said on their website (www.ferrari.com).

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Sep 2009 | 10:49 pm

Cameco Establishes Office in India

Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO) (NYSE: CCJ) announced today that it is opening an office in India and has appointed Dr. Chaitanyamoy Ganguly president.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 10:28 pm

Surviving Bee Gees say to reunite for live shows

SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - The two surviving brothers of the Bee Gees are preparing to perform together again, six years after the death of their brother and third Bee Gee, Maurice Gibb, according to media reports.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Sep 2009 | 10:20 pm

Shilpa, Bipasha, the powerpuff girls!

Shilpa Shettys home production starring Bipasha Basu has been revived; the two actresses will undergo special training for the action film
Source: The Times of India | 7 Sep 2009 | 10:06 pm

Reserve Bank on mission to take banking to villages

Radharani Sutradhar, a middle-aged homemaker in this village not far from capital Agartala, wants to open a bank account, but there is no bank in her village or any village nearby. Fellow villager Hira Chowdhury was refused a loan by a bank at the district headquarters.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 10:00 pm

Tension in Koraput over tribal rally today - India Today


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Tension in Koraput over tribal rally today
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PTI Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Orissa's Koraput district in view of the Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) organising a tribal rally at Laxmipur today, official sources said. "We have made elaborate security ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 7 Sep 2009 | 9:20 pm

Minnisha hasn't got her due in Bollywood: Shyam Benegal

Acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Bengal describes Minnisha Lamba as an 'exceptionally good' actress but rues that she hasn't got her 'due' in Bollywood. He feels his movie 'Well Done Abba' will no doubt fetch her the much-deserved appreciation.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 8:30 pm

Chaos at Mumbai, Delhi airports as pilots go on sick leave

Chaos prevailed at Mumbai, Delhi and other airports across the country as over 400 pilots of Jet Airways stayed away from work on 'sick leave' since early Tuesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 8:30 pm

Ramalinga Raju suffers cardiac arrest in jail, shifted to hospital

Disgraced founder of Satyam Computer Services Limited B. Ramalinga Raju suffered cardiac arrest in a jail here Monday night and was rushed to a hospital.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 7:31 pm

NDA skips Jaswant's PAC meet - Times of India


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NDA skips Jaswant's PAC meet
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NEW DELHI: Having failed to persuade expelled party leader Jaswant Singh to quit his post as chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), BJP on Monday sought to mount pressure on him by asking all NDA members of the panel to boycott its ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 7 Sep 2009 | 3:24 pm

Strong earthquake jolts Indonesia

A strong earthquake registering 6.8 on the Richter scale struck off the southern coast of the Indonesian island of Java late Monday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage, the Indonesian seismology agency said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pm

Priyadarshan can't believe he's won National Award

Priyadarshan, currently shooting in Karaikudi, cannot believe his Tamil film 'Kanchivaram' has won the National Award for Best Film. 'This isn't just my first National Award, it's my first award ever!' he exclaims.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 11:01 am

TCS head Ramadorai appointed Tata Elxsi chairman

Outgoing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) chief executive S. Ramadorai has been appointed chairman of Tata Elxsi Ltd with immediate effect, the tech firm of the Tata group said in a regulatory filing Monday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 7 Sep 2009 | 11:01 am