Roman Polanski defenders 'try to define' what rape is

The defenders of noted film director Roman Polanski, who has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl, have been trying to redefine what rape is.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:33 am

Delhi high court directs government school to admit underprivileged girl

Justice Manmohan, in a recent order, directed the Directorate of Education to give admit Ruby in class VI in the Government Senior Secondary School at Jahangirpuri.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:29 am

187 dead as rains, floods batter Andhra and Karnataka - Hindustan Times


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PTI People in a flood-hit region in Hubli, Karnataka. Army helicopters and thousands of soldiers stepped up relief efforts, dropping food packets and drinking water to thousands of people. Medical teams rushed on Sunday to flood-devastated southern ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:24 am

Ozzy Osbourne finding difficult to have sex

The 60-year-old rockstar believes that anti-depressants he has been taking since quitting booze and drugs has damaged his love life with wife Sharon.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:24 am

PM to chair Ganga River Basin Authority's first meeting tomorrow

The meeting will discuss the roping in international financial institutions to fund the cleaning up of the Ganga, as is being done for the Yamuna by a Japanese organisation.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:23 am

Wives of top ministers figure among star campaigners for Maharashtra polls

Ameeta Chavan, wife of Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan and Varsha Patel, wife of Union minister Praful Patel figure among the star campaigners for the Congress and the NCP respectively.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:22 am

107 low floor buses flagged off in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday flagged off 107 low-floor buses, including 30 air conditioned ones, in the capital. With these, the total number of low-floor buses plying on the roads of the capital has gone up to 763.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am

Britain to set free 30 'high risk' terrorists

The decision to free Britain's most dangerous men came in the wake of a ruling that long sentences for terrorist crimes could "inflame" rather than deter extremism.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:18 am

Three militants killed, one commando injured in Manipur encounter

The commandos, attached to Bishenpur district police station, were fired by militants during a patrol at around 7 pm last night.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:17 am

Hawala accused businessman Naresh Jain to be booked under PMLA

Indian businessman Naresh Jain, accused of having undertaken hawala operations is likely to be booked under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Vettori was the difference between two teams: Younus Khan

Vettori first shone with the ball with three for 43 spell and then scored vital 41 runs to share a match-winning 106-run fifth wicket stand with Grant Elliot (75 not out).
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Supreme Court to examine use of Unlawful Activities (prevention) Act in retrospective

The SC has sought the NIA's response on a petition regarding the invoking of the act with retrospective effect against an Assam government official for "waging war" against the country.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:02 am

Clouds rob visitors of dazzling Sharad Purnima Taj view

Agra, Oct 4 (IANS) Scores of people who visited the Taj Mahal this Sharad Purnima returned home disappointed as they could not witness the 'chamki' they were looking forward to. With the full moon hidden in an overcast sky, the white marble mausoleum failed to sparkle as the clouds kept the moon rays at bay.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Passengers discover bodies in Maurya Express at Dhanbad

Dhanbad, Oct 4 (IANS) Passengers on the Maurya Express got a shock when they discovered bodies of two men tied in bags in the toilets of a passenger train in Dhanbad in Jharkhand, police said Sunday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

SC posts matter on appointment of ITAT members in Feb

The Supreme Court has posted the matter on filling up of vacancies in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) from the wait-listed candidates of 2005 selection for hearing in February next year.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:57 am

Games Village will be a residential showpiece

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Since early morning an army of more than 500 people, including architects, engineers, supervisors and labourers, troops to a dusty 27-acre complex in east Delhi that is witnessing some of the most frenzied construction activities among the many such sites being readied for next year's Commonwealth Games.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

Vettel roars back with Japanese GP win

SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix to roar back into the Formula One title reckoning on Sunday while Jenson Button had his overall advantage trimmed to 14 points with two races to go.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:47 am

To minimise reaction time, India to station all MiG 29s along Pak border

Adampur (Punjab), Oct.4 : To beef up air defence capabilities and react in quickest possible time along the international border with Pakistan, the Indian Air Force has decided to station all its MiG 29 squadrons at Adampur, the second largest Air Force base in the country.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

Forbes Marshall targets 15% business growth in FY10

Engineering products manufacturer, Forbes Marshall is expecting a lower growth rate during 2009-10 at around 15 per cent due to slowdown in the economy, a top official said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:31 am

Court asks government on status of people awaiting deportation

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Expressing concern over the status and living conditions of foreigners, many of them Pakistanis, detained in camps for years, the Delhi High Court has asked the central government to explain why these people have not been deported to their own countries.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Repco cooperative wants to become a commercial bank

Chennai, Oct 4 (IANS) City-based Repco Bank, a cooperative society floated 40 years ago to assist repatriates from Sri Lanka and Myanmar, is now looking at transforming itself into a commercial bank to tap the benefits of the sector, its officials say.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

North Korean ship detained off Kerala coast

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) A North Korean ship headed for Pakistan has been detained off the Kerala coast by the navy and the Coast Guard after it anchored in Indian waters without mandatory clearance, a defence official said Sunday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Vote Congress back to power for development, Sonia tells Haryana voters

Karnal (Haryana), Oct 4 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday asked the people of Haryana to return the Congress to power in the upcoming assembly polls if they wanted the state to progress further.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Happy days are back for India's realty industry

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India's realty industry is all set to be lit up this Diwali. The pointers: At least 12 public offerings, a slew of new projects and the return of private equity funds that had turned away proposals due to the global slowdown last year.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Thekkady boat mishap: toll reaches 45 - Press Trust of India


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Thekkady boat mishap: toll reaches 45
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Thekkady, Oct 4 (PTI) The final toll in the boat tragedy at Thekkady in Kerala reached 45 with the recovery of one more body from the lake today, as authorities called off search operations saying all the victims had been accounted for. ...
Teenager's body found from Thekkady lake, toll 45Sify
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Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:17 am

Availability of swine flu vaccine under scanner

A new survey carried out by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has revealed that just 40 per cent of adults are "absolutely certain" that they will get the H1N1 vaccine for themselves, and 51 per cent of parents are "absolutely certain" that they will get the vaccine for their children.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:17 am

Police begin enquiry into mid-air scuffle; AI sets up panel

Delhi Police initiated an enquiry into the incident of a mid-air scuffle allegedly between pilots and some crew members of an Air India flight after registering a case on a complaint by an air hostess.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:17 am

India may lose a gas project in Iran

India's oil diplomacy that suffered a setback last week when China snatched a deal to develop one of Iran's biggest oilfields, may again be losing out, this time on a gas project in that country apparently over delays on India's part.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 3:12 am

Bharti Axa plans expansion, eyes 5% mkt share in 3 yrs

Bharti AXA Life Insurance is targeting a five per cent market share by end-2012 and has charted out an aggressive road map for expansion, a top company official said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:58 am

US cos begin to re-hire former workers: survey

As the economy shows signs of recovery, American companies are switching their focus from cost curtailment exercise to restoring pay levels and re-hiring laid off workers, says a latest survey.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:46 am

Floods kill 200 in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Floods triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 200 people in the past five days in southern India, destroyed standing crops and left tens of thousands of people homeless, officials said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:42 am

Mills yet to pay Rs 122 cr to sugarcane farmers

The Indian sugar mills are yet to pay Rs 122.31 crore to farmers for the sugarcane purchased since 2006-07, even as their profit margin went up following rise in sugar prices.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:34 am

Shivaji memorial in sea a "stupidity": Thackeray - Press Trust of India


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Shivaji memorial in sea a "stupidity": Thackeray
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Mumbai, Oct 4 (PTI) Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray today described the proposed Rs 350 crore memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian Sea as "stupidity" and an election gimmick. "This is stupidity. There is no need for it as there is ...
Rajnath confident of BJP-Shiv Sena victory in MaharashtraThe Hindu
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Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:29 am

Top 8 cos add Rs 53,000 cr in m-cap last week

Country's eight of the top-10 firms together added over Rs 53,000 crore to their market capitalisation last week, while two state-run firms NTPC and NMDC-- saw an erosion in their valuation.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:14 am

No 'vulgar' salaries please, Khurshid tells India Inc

Having launched an austerity drive to check public expenditure, the government has advised India Inc to refrain from doling out "vulgar" salaries to CEOs.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:11 am

Farm output shortfall to hit GDP, says Ficci

India's economy is expected to grow between 5.2 per cent and 5.8 per cent in 2009-10, much lower than last year as the agriculture output is estimated to decline significantly because of drought in 276 districts of the country, an industry paper said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:06 am

Indian cos best in terms of employee satisfaction: Study

India ranks highest with 76% on country-level performance excellence index of 14 nations, says study.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am

No 'vulgar' salaries please, Salman Khurshid tells India Inc

Having launched an austerity drive to check public expenditure, corporate affairs minister Salman Khurshid has advised India Inc to refrain from doling out "vulgar" salaries to CEOs.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Oct 2009 | 1:50 am

Hopes fade for Indonesia quake survivors

PADANG, Indonesia (Reuters) - Rescue teams combing the rubble in the shattered Indonesian city of Padang said on Sunday there was little hope of finding more survivors of a massive earthquake that authorities say may have killed 3,000 people.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Oct 2009 | 1:32 am

SC misses deadline to give info on judges' assets

The SC, having missed Sept 30 deadline to give details of asset declaration by its judges, said information in this regard couldn't be given, as an appeal against the Delhi HC decision has been 'kept ready for filing'.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Oct 2009 | 1:26 am

Bihar massacre: 2 senior cops suspended - Hindustan Times


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Bihar massacre: 2 senior cops suspended
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Two senior police officials in Bihar have been suspended following Thursday night's massacre of 16 people, including five children, by suspected Maoists in Khagaria district, an official said on Sunday. "The government has suspended Superintendent of ...
Maoists deny involvement in Bihar massacreTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Oct 2009 | 1:11 am

Shootout on train in Gujarat, one dead

A shootout on a running train in Gujarat following a tiff between a passenger and a rail staffer over bill payment left a youth dead and another injured, police said.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:50 am

Revealed: Top ten relationship wreckers


Source: The Times of India | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:23 am

Bid to demolish fish market sparks protest

CHENNAI: Tension prevailed on Kuppam Beach Road, Thiruvanmiyur, on Saturday morning as around 400 women belonging to the fishing community prevented Chennai Corporation officials from demolishing a fish market constructed after the tsunami. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Jet flight makes emergency landing

MUMBAI: A Mumbai-bound Jet airways flight from Brussels, carrying 224 passengers and 13 crew members, made an emergency landing at the Budapest airport on Saturday after a snag in the aircraft. The flight 9W 227 landed at Budapest safely and ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

AG urges Dinakaran to preside over court

BANGALORE: Even as uncertainty continued over whether the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, P.D. Dinakaran, would preside over judicial proceedings from Monday, Advocate-General (AG) Ashok Harnahalli urged him to sit on the Bench and ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Armed forces intensify rescue, relief operations

Boats, personnel have been rushed to the affected regions in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

CJI seeks report from Tamil Nadu

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan has called for a report from the Tamil Nadu government on the allegations against the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, P.D. Dinakaran, that he acquired large land holdings. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Flood havoc down South

Karnataka death toll 132; some respite in Andhra Pradesh
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

BSNL to introduce 3G services in Tiruchi by November end


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Seven held for Bihar carnage

Khagaria (Bihar): Seven persons were arrested on Saturday for the attack on villagers here in which 16 people were gunned down. The alleged mastermind behind the attack, O.P. Shah, is among those arrested, the police said. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Boat tragedy: 3 more bodies recovered

Heavy rain and winds hamper search for one more missing person
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Resident status for Sri Lankan Tamils under Centre’s consideration


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Typhoon kills 17 in Philippines

MANILA (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon slowly moved out to sea on Sunday after slamming into the remote northeastern Philippines and killing 17 people, but damage and flooding, while extensive, were less widespread than feared.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Oct 2009 | 11:52 pm

Elliott leads Kiwis into Champions Trophy final

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Grant Elliott struck an unbeaten half-century to steer New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in Saturday's Champions Trophy semi-final.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Oct 2009 | 11:35 pm

Navjot Sidhu backs out of Bigg Boss

You will be deprived of many jokes that wouldve come your way, had former cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu lived up to his promise of participating in the reality show Bigg Boss.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Oct 2009 | 11:12 pm

IIT alumni press for release of techie jailed in US

Efforts to free the postgraduate Indian student, Vikram Budhi, from a US federal prison are now getting stronger with the alumni of IITs coming together to press for his release.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Oct 2009 | 10:50 pm

SRK, Kamal in 'Pazhassi Raja'


Source: The Times of India | 3 Oct 2009 | 9:37 pm

Report says Iran has data to make atom bomb - NYT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A confidential analysis by staff of the U.N. nuclear watchdog has concluded that Iran has acquired "sufficient information to be able to design and produce" an atom bomb, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Oct 2009 | 9:01 pm

BSNL, MTNL interested in Zain deal - Kuwait's Kharafi

KUWAIT (Reuters) - India's Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam are interested in joining a consortium to buy up to 46 percent of telecoms group Zain, Kuwaiti conglomerate Kharafi Group said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Oct 2009 | 8:45 pm

Home away from home: Lakshmi Puja in an American city

The full moon day after Dussehra, when Bengalis worship goddess of wealth Lakshmi in most homes, brings a whiff of nostalgia to those settled abroad. Bengalis in Nashville, Tennessee, like many other places in the US where the community is settled, got together Saturday to celebrate the occasion in a special way, community leaders said on phone.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 8:30 pm

Salman, Aamir similar as people, differ in working style: Asin

After working with Aamir Khan in her Bollywood debut 'Ghajini', southern beauty Asin will now be seen with Salman Khan in 'London Dreams'. She says while the two superstars are very similar as people, their working styles are poles apart.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm

RSP slams Left deal with Cong in Siliguri board - Times of India


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RSP slams Left deal with Cong in Siliguri board
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SILIGURI/KOLKATA: The quicksand of alliance politics has caught all players off-guard in the Siliguri tussle. Two days after Congress formed the Siliguri municipal board with Left Front support, Left partner RSP bitterly criticized the move and ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Oct 2009 | 7:35 pm

Typhoon Parma approaches Taiwan

Typhoon Parma approached Taiwan Sunday morning after slamming the northern Philippines and killing at least three people there.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:30 pm

Is Delhi Metro prepared for Commonwealth Games?!

Repeated accidents on Delhi Metro sites indicate that safety measures have been neglected in a rush to complete the metro line ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Azad promises more medical colleges for Northeast India!

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Saturday the Centre will set up medical colleges under the supervision of the State Governments in the Northeast India.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Three detained for SMS threat to Bihar CM!

Three persons were on Saturday detained for sending an SMS threatening to kill Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, following which his security was tightened.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Delhi Court refuses to withdraw cost imposed on Amar Singh!

A Delhi court on Saturday refused to withdraw its order imposing a cost of Rs 5,000 on Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh for his failure to appear before it and depose in a two-year-old cheating case filed by him.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Cong hopes to win in Haryana riding on `pro-incumbency wave`!

Claiming that there is a strong "pro-incumbency wave" in Haryana, CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said the ruling Congress is confidant of returning to power with a "thumping majority" in the October 13 state assembly polls.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Mahato`s supporters, associates punishable under UAPA: WB govt!

In a warning to associates and supporters of arrested PCPA leader Chhatradhar Mahato, the West Bengal government on Saturday said that those demanding his release were punishable under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Apathy in implementing land reforms led to carnage: CPI!

The CPI on Saturday charged that Nitish Kumar government`s alleged apathy towards implementing the Land Reforms Commission report was one of the reasons that led to the Khagaria carnage in which 16 people were killed.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Apathy in implementing land reforms led to carnage: CPI!

The CPI on Saturday charged that Nitish Kumar government`s alleged apathy towards implementing the Land Reforms Commission report was one of the reasons that led to the Khagaria carnage in which 16 people were killed.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Kerala to review safety of tourist spots!

The Kerala government has decided to make a thorough review of safety of tourism centres in the state following the Thekkady boat tragedy which claimed 44 lives.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

Pak national gets life term in Jammu bomb blast case!

A Pakistani national has been awarded life imprisonment in a 15-year-old case by a local court here for planting a bomb in a bus carrying pilgrims which left 10 persons dead.
Source: Zee News : States | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pm

2 panels to study IIT faculty`s greivances over pay structure!

Directors of Indian Institutes of Technology today decided to set up two committees to look into the grievances of faculty which has been protesting against "anomalies" in their pay structure.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Cong forgot austerity, spent crores at Nagaur event: BJP!

BJP on Saturday accused Congress of forgetting austerity and spending huge sums of money on Panchayati Raj Golden jubilee celebrations attended by party president Sonia Gandhi in Nagaur district in Rajasthan.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Rajnath blames Centre for `weak-kneed` policy on China!

The `weak-kneed` policy of the UPA government was responsible for China`s expansionist policy in the country, which it was merely terming as a `media hype`, BJP President Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Drastic changes needed in judicial system: HC Judge!

Special law has been enacted to decide the cases filed by the foreign investors within one year, but for the common citizens the judiciary works according to the pattern set by the British, a Bombay High Court Judge has said.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

`Victoria committed to prevent violence against Indians`!

Victoria`s acting premier Rob Hulls on Saturday asserted that his government was firmly committed to prevent any violence against the Indian community in Australia.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Madrasa Board fails to get full support of Muslim MPs!

Government`s move to set up a national board to provide modern education in madrasas failed to get full backing of Muslim MPs on Saturday as a most of them felt that composition of the body did not fully represent the community.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Disaster management system failed to rescue flood-hit: BJP!

The disaster management system failed to rescue the people from the flood affected areas, Goa BJP chief and leader of the opposition Manohar Parrikar said here on Saturday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Govt mulling granting Indian citizenship to Lankan Tamils!

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said the Centre would consider a proposal by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi to grant Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in the state.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Gandhy was living under fictitious identity: Police tells court!

Delhi police on Saturday alleged before a court here that arrested CPI (Maoist) Politburo member Kobad Gandhy was living in the capital under a fictitious identity and had got himself treated at a hospital here.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

Declare flood situation as national disaster: Yeddyurappa to PM!

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today asked the Centre to declare the "unprecedented" rainfall and flood situation in Karnataka as a "national disaster" and release Rs 10,000 crore for relief measures.
Source: Zee News : India National | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

CBI moves court to close case against Quattrocchi - Economic Times


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CBI moves court to close case against Quattrocchi
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday moved the trial court here in the capital to close the case against Italian middleman Ottavio Quattrocchi, the accused, in Rs 64 crore Bofors kickbacks case. ...
Drop Quattrocchi case in 'public interest', CBI tells HCTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Oct 2009 | 4:40 pm

Pawar 'fishes' for votes at first rally - Times of India


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Pawar 'fishes' for votes at first rally
Times of India
MUMBAI: In his first election rally in Mumbai city at Worli Koliwada on Saturday evening, Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar promised the local fishing community that he would propose amendments in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Act in the ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Oct 2009 | 4:30 pm

Orissa private bus operators to go on strike Sunday

The private bus owners in Orissa have decided to go ahead with a statewide strike Sunday after marathon talks with the government failed to resolve their toll fee issue.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 4:30 pm

Muslim MPs oppose new madrassa board - Times of India


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Muslim MPs oppose new madrassa board
Times of India
NEW DELHI: There is little hope of a Central Madarsa Board being set up in the near future. As expected, a majority of the 18 Muslim members of both Houses of Parliament who attended a meeting convened by the HRD ministry on Saturday on the issue, ...
Centre to go slow on madarsa boardCalcutta Telegraph
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Oct 2009 | 3:43 pm

Orissa private bus operators to go on strike Friday

The private bus owners in Orissa have decided to go ahead with their statewide strike Friday after marathon talks with the government failed to resolve the toll fee issue.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 3:00 pm

Chhatisgarh chief minister seeks divine help to tackle naxal problem

Chhatisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Saturday sought divine help to deal with naxal insurgency in the state. He prayed in the Samaleswari and Pataneswari temples in Sambalpur town along with his family members to seek 'God's blessings'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm

Wkly Tech Analysis: Sensex may be on course to 18k

The Sensex ended the holiday-shortened week by gaining 442 points due to the prevailing positive sentiment. While the index touched a fresh 16-month high of 17,196, it also reclaimed the 17,000-mark for two consecutive days on a closing basis.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Oct 2009 | 12:45 pm

White House announces Manmohan Singh's visit on Nov 24 - Times of India


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White House announces Manmohan Singh's visit on Nov 24
Times of India
WASHINGTON: Roll out the Red Carpet, strike up the ceremonial band, let the gun salutes boom. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will come to Washington DC on November 24 on a State visit that will be full of band-baaja, pomp and spectacle, and some very ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Oct 2009 | 11:59 am

I-League: Dempo thrash Mumbai FC, East Bengal held by Pune FC

Former champions Dempo Sports Club of Goa started their I-League campaign with a thumping 3-1 win over Mumbai Football Club while East Bengal were held goal-less by newly promoted Pune Football Club.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 11:30 am

Uttar Pradesh tax official faces corruption charge

The Uttar Pradesh vigilance department Saturday evening raided a joint trade tax commissioner's home in Ghaziabad and found assets beyond his income, an official statement said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am

Paramount denies reports of GoAir takeover move

Chennai-based business-class airline Paramount Airways Saturday denied reports that it was in talks with GoAir for a takeover.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am

India grouped with Madives in SAFF Cup

India have been clubbed with defending champions Maldives in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championships to be held in Dhaka from Dec 4.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 3 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am

G7 considering its future, may form smaller group

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Group of Seven rich nations hopes to decide its future as an institution on Saturday, with the United States pushing for the creation of a smaller core group that would include China, a G7 official said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Oct 2009 | 8:12 am

Ricky Ponting becomes third batsman to pass 12,000 ODI runs

CENTURION, South Africa (Reuters) - Captain Ricky Ponting became the third batsman to reach 12,000 one-day international (ODI) runs as he guided Australia to a nine-wicket win over England in Friday's Champions Trophy semi-final.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Oct 2009 | 6:02 am