Rahul Gandhi visits Maoist-affected districts in Jharkhand!

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi started his two-day Jharkhand visit Wednesday in the tribal-majority district of Sahebganj, amid talk that elections to the state assembly may be announced soon. Many of the areas he is visiting are under a strong Maoist influence.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Kuopwara residents stage protest against recruitment policy!

Residents of Kupwara district Wednesday staged a demonstration at civil secretariat here protesting against the alleged discrimination in state Government`s recruitment policy.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

AGP-BJP alliance to continue in Assam by-elections!

Assam`s main opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is still sticking with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for next month`s by-elections, although the alliance boomeranged on the regional party in the last parliamentary polls.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Maoists strike again; blast telecom tower in Bihar!

Maoists bombed a tower of a private telcom firm and torched a truck at Brindabazar in Bihar`s Sheohar district last night.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Kerala digitises 3.5 crore government papers!

Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday inaugurated the digitisation process at the state secretariat here and said 3.5 crore papers have been fully digitised.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Dehradun Ranbir encounter: SIT arrests three policemen !

A special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three policemen on Wednesday who were allegedly involved in the fake encounter killing of MBA student Ranbir Pal in Dehradun in July.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Centre preparing renewable energy plan for Ladakh!

The Centre is preparing a development plan for harnessing renewable energy in Ladakh keeping in mind the expected load and hydro power potential of the region.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Cops rescue kidnapped Noida official, kill 3 abductors!

A kidnapped Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority official was rescued early on Wednesday and three of his alleged abductors shot dead in an encounter with police.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

By-poll campaign gets underway in Kerala!

The campaign for three assembly by-elections got underway in Kerala with the Congress trying to consolidate the gains it made in the May 2009 LS polls, while the CPI(M) led LDF is pulling out all stops to regain lost ground.
Source: Zee News : States | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

China must cease activities in Pak-Occupied Kashmir: India !

A day after India and China sparred aggressively over the ownership status of Arunachal Pradesh, India said that Beijing must cease activities in PoK.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Obama deserves Nobel Prize: Tharoor!

Shashi Tharoor believes that Obama truly deserves the Nobel, amid global criticism that it was premature.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Assembly elections: Congress ahead, say exit polls!

The Cong-NCP combine is all set to comeback to power in Maharashtra. The Congress is also poised for a clean sweep in Haryana and Arunachal.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Scientist arrested for `Maoist links`!

Ravi Sharma, stated to be an agriculture scientist in Bihar, and front ranking woman activist have been arrested by Jharkhand police on charges of Maoist links, a top police officer said on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Stratfor University to set up campus in India!

The prestigious Stratfor University has entered into a joint venture with India`s Modi Group of industries through which it will establish its educational sites and initiatives in that country.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Argentina President Cristina de Kirchner meets SM Krishna !

Visiting Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner met External Affairs Minister SM Krishna here on Wednesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Delhi-Mumbai train traffic hit after derailment!

Several trains on the busy Delhi-Mumbai corridor were delayed for several hours Wednesday when a goods train derailed at the Jadui station near here.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

Chidambaram warns Pak to halt infiltration!

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday asked Pakistan to stop cross border infiltration.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

`No increase of military at Chinese side along border`!

There was no escalation of military strength at the Chinese side along the international border in Arunachal Pradesh, a top army official said.
Source: Zee News : India National | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

PM has every right to campaign in Arunachal: Pranab - Press Trust of India


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Kolkata, Oct 14 (PTI) Rejecting China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh, India today made it clear that the state is an integral part of the country and its Prime Minister has every right to visit it. "Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India and ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:29 am

World wide web inventor admits forward slashes 'a mistake'

Nearly two decades after he invented the world wide web, British scientist Sir Tim Berners -Lee has admitted that "forward slashes" in Internet addresses "were a mistake".
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:22 am

Badal hits at Centre for its "indifferent attitude" to farmers

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal today accused the UPA government at the Centre of "indifferent attitude" towards farmers of Punjab.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:22 am

Indusind Bank Sep qtr net jumps two fold to Rs 77.82 cr

Private sector lender Indusind Bank today said its net profit jumped two fold to Rs 77.82 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, over the same period last year.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am

Moderate faction of Hurriyat says talks offer a 'good sign'

The moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference today termed as a "good step" the Centre's offer to hold talks with every section of political opinion.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am

Markets to hold special Diwali trading session Saturday

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will hold a special Diwali trading session over 60 minutes from 6:15 p.m. Saturday to pay obeisance to Lakshmi -- the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Mumbai get final, Mohali semi-final of 2011 cricket World Cup

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The 2011 Cricket World Cup final will be played in Mumbai and one of the semi-finals at Mohali in Punjab.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Subhash Projects awarded Uttar Pradesh sewage contract

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) Infrastructure development firm Subhash Projects has bagged an order worth Rs.211.95 crore from Uttar Pradesh for setting up a sewage network in Kanpur on a turnkey basis, the company said in a statement here Wednesday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Chandni Chowk still the Diwali shopper's paradise

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) It doesn't offer the airconditioned comforts of sprawling malls or the attractive decor of shops in posh markets. But with Diwali round the corner, hordes of festival shoppers are thronging the cheek-by-jowl shops in the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk - a more than 350-year-old market in the old quarter of Delhi.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Diwali rush, but CCTV, metal detectors don't work in Delhi markets

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Claims of Delhi Police to provide foolproof security in markets during Diwali festivities appear hollow as closed circuit TV cameras and metal detectors in some of the major markets in the national capital are non-functional.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Postal dept launches service to trace mails via SMS

The Department of Posts today launched a new service that would enable customers to trace their mails through Short Messaging Service (SMS).
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:05 am

Chimps happy to help - but only when said please to!

According to a new study, captive chimpanzees willingly help others obtain an out-of-reach snack, but only if they beg for it.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:05 am

Gold crosses Rs 16,000-mark, silver at record high

Gold prices on Wednesday breached the Rs 16,000-mark for the first time in the bullion market due to heavy demand during the festival season. Silver also rallied to an all-time peak.
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:03 am

Parliamentary panel asks members to declare biz interests

In a move aimed at removing issues of conflict of interest, the Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) has asked its members to declare their business interests.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:01 am

Settle dues before Diwali: Uttarakhand government to private sugar mills

Out of the 10 sugar mills in the state, six are government-owned and have settled farmers' dues, while the remaining four, owned privately, haven't done so and have to repay Rs20 crore.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

RBI likely to hold rates in October - adviser

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India is likely to hold interest rates at a near decade-low in its policy review this month and the monetary stance can continue until inflationary pressures rise, a top policy adviser said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:59 am

Asian markets end +ve; Hang Seng up 2%

All the Asian markets barring the Nikkei ended on a firm note.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:58 am

Fake currency business, not a cottage industry, says HM

P Chidambaram pointed out that "an organised effort in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir" was behind it.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:56 am

Indiabulls Power IPO subscribed 8.49 times

The initial share-sale offer of Indiabulls Power, a utility partly owned by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, received bids for over eight times the shares on offer on the second day of the IPO today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:55 am

Govt for talks with all shades of political opinion in J&K: Chidambaram - Hindustan Times


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Govt for talks with all shades of political opinion in J&K: Chidambaram
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Even as the government prepared for a major offensive against the Naxals, Home Minister P Chidambaram has made it clear that helicopters will not be used for operations against the Maoists. Home Minster P Chidambaram made it clear on Wednesday that the ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:54 am

India gold demand elusive ahead of festivals

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gold demand remained elusive on Wednesday as prices stayed near their record highs, even as the biggest gold buying festival, Dhanteras, neared, dealers said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

Controversy brews over Kerala list for Padma awards

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 14 (IANS) Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday fumbled for words when asked about the list Kerala had forwarded to the central government recommending names for the Padma awards.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

ITC inks deal with Orissa to make incense sticks

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods major ITC Wednesday signed a deal with Orissa for manufacturing incense sticks in the state - a move that officials say will provide additional income to more than 3,000 rural women.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

Child labour ban mostly on paper

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) It's a familiar sight. A child, wearing clothes too big for his frame, scrubbing pots in a roadside restaurant or serving food. An RTI enquiry has revealed that even three years after a law banning child labour came into effect, the government has carried out no inspection in most states, including Delhi, to check the practice.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

Taliban aims to take over nuclear armed Pakistan: Report

US media has told the Obama administration that giving up its goal to defeat Taliban would be a catastrophe for American interest and major allies such as India.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:46 am

Stephen Smith appreciates Commonwealth Games preparations

New Delhi, Oct 14 : Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith on Wednesday expressed his satisfaction with the preparations, including security set up for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, to be staged in New Delhi.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

High power transmitters to come up in remote areas of Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 14 : Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni has announced the setting up of High Power Television Transmitters (HPTs) in the border regions and also Low Power Radio Transmitters (LPTs) in areas which are not presently covered in Kashmir.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

NTPC, CIL to form JV for developing coal mines

State-owned NTPC would form a 50:50 joint venture with Coal India(CIL) to develop coal mines for its Farakka and Kahalgaon thermal power projects.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:38 am

Fake currency business not a cottage industry, says HM

Home Minister P Chidambaram today said fake currency business was "not a cottage industry" and pointed out that "an organised effort in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir" was behind it.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:33 am

Titan to add 19 stores by March next year

Watches and branded jewellery retailer, Titan Industries, will take the number of stores under its watches business from 281 at present to 300 by March next year, a top company official said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:32 am

Prepaid mobile may be banned for a while in Kashmir: PC

The government may have to ban prepaid mobile telephones for a while in the Kashmir valley because of security considerations if people do not switch over to post-paid connections, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:29 am

Match-fixing allegations 'Indian propaganda' to tarnish Pak cricket's image: Pak Committee

It has rejected all match-fixing allegations saying it was all Indian propaganda to tarnish Pakistan cricket's image.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:22 am

Pakistani jets bomb militants, more troops move

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani aircraft bombed Taliban fighters in their South Waziristan bastion on Wednesday as more soldiers and tanks moved in for an expected offensive against the militant hub.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:21 am

In Pics: Kat, Akshay, Saif walk the ramp for Salman

In Pics: Kat, Akshay, Saif, Dutt walk the ramp for Salman Khan
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:21 am

Mumbai to host 2011 World Cup final

Mumbai will host the final and Mohali one of the semi-finals, according to the allocation of India's share of matches in the 2011 cricket World Cup.
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Hizbul Mujahideen ultra arrested

A suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militant was today arrested alongwith a grenade in Pulwama district of south Kashmir.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Only employment visas for highly skilled Chinese: PC

India has made it clear to China it will only issue employment visas to its highly skilled workers and that it has decided against giving business visas.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:15 am

Kerala to revive Vizhinjam port project

The state-owned special purpose company, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) would complete basic works like road and rail links to the project site.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:15 am

Sirens wail in Indian Ocean tsunami drill

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Sirens wailed and mosque loudspeakers ordered residents of the capital of Aceh province to seek safety as Indonesia kicked off an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami practice drill on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 2:47 am

BSE Sensex hits 17-mth high; financials rise

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The BSE Sensex firmed more than 1 percent to a 17-month high on Wednesday, led by gains in financials as investors cheered better-than-expected results from mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corp.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 2:05 am

Australia for scholarships to Indian hockey players - Press Trust of India


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Australia for scholarships to Indian hockey players
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New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) Eager to help Indian hockey get back on its feet, Australia today pledged support in providing training and scholarships for budding players and coaches here. Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith announced that ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:56 am

Rahul Gandhi visits Maoist-affected districts in Jharkhand - Times of India


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Rahul Gandhi visits Maoist-affected districts in Jharkhand
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RANCHI: Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi started his two-day Jharkhand visit on Wednesday in the tribal-majority district of Sahebganj, amid talk that elections to the state assembly may be announced soon. Many of the areas he is visiting are ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:21 am

India objects to Chinese activities in PoK

A day after sparring with China over Arunachal, India objected to Chinese engagement in projects in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and asked it to cease such activities taking "long-term view" of India-China relations.
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:21 am

Increase in infiltration from Pakistan: India

"A spurt in infiltration has been seen after the general elections and the number did rise in the last two to three months from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan," Chidambaram said.
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:15 am

Bandh hit life in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa - Daily News & Analysis


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Bandh hit life in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa
Daily News & Analysis
PTI Baripada (Orissa): Normal life was disrupted in Orissa's Mayurbhanj district today due to bandh called by JMM to protest killing of three security men including two body guards of their leader Sudam Marandi. Shops and business establishments ...
Maoists kill two cops, gramrakhiExpress Buzz
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:07 am

Future Karzai cabinet to balance 'warlords' and West

KABUL (Reuters) - It may have looked like a done deal for President Hamid Karzai and many Afghans when, one by one, key ethnic chiefs and regional power brokers threw their weight behind the incumbent ahead of the Aug. 20 presidential election.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:51 am

12 sex mistakes you should never commit

While much has been written about how to boost action in the bedroom, there are things one should never do when it comes to sex.
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:37 am

Three people in a car tried to kill me: Mamata Banerjee - Times of India


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Three people in a car tried to kill me: Mamata Banerjee
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KOLKATA: Railway minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged a conspiracy to kill her, claiming that a car with a press sticker on it tried to hit her vehicle in Kolkata's satellite township of Salt Lake in the early hours of Wednesday. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:37 am

3 people in a car tried to kill me: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee has alleged a conspiracy to kill her, claiming that a car with a press sticker on it tried to hit her vehicle in Kolkata's Salt Lake area in the early hours of Wednesday.
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:26 am

Over 65% polling in 3 States

Highest turnout in Arunachal at 72%; Maharashtra polls by and large peaceful
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Kobad Ghandy interrogated

New Delhi: Following a court directive, top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy was interrogated on Tuesday in the presence of his lawyer at the Special Cell police station here. Vishal Gosain, lawyer of the top CPI (Maoist) Polit Bureau ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Beijing “deeply upset” over Manmohan’s visit

BEIJING: China on Tuesday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh and accused India of “stirring up trouble” along the disputed border areas, a ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Manmohan for integrated approach to climate change

Cautions against compartmentalised thinking by Ministries concerned
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Ordinance for supplementary estimates to meet expenditure on relief work

It is for the first time that such an Ordinance has been promulgated
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Tenth edition of The Hindu Young World Quiz held

Six teams made it to the regional final from nearly 750 in preliminary rounds
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Copenhagen last chance to curb global emissions: EU

It wants agreement to be a single, legally binding instrument
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

‘Serial killer’ of women arrested

HYDERABAD: A 40-year-old man, who turned into a misogynist after his two wives abandoned him, was taken into custody on charges of killing seven women around the State capital, police said on Tuesday. The alleged serial killer used to ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Rosaiah takes on CWC chairman

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Rosaiah strongly repudiated the contention of Central Water Commission (CWC) chairman Arun Kumar Bajaj that the high floods in the Krishna would have been averted had the State government acted upon the forecasts ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

India expresses concern over China’s objection

Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Akshay vs Ajay vs Salman this Diwali

Like every year, even this Diwali has three big releases lined up.
Source: The Times of India | 13 Oct 2009 | 11:50 pm

Smokeless firecrackers add sparkle to Diwali

JAIPUR, India (Reuters Life!) - Each year, as Diwali rolls around, a thick smog from burning firecrackers hangs in the air in large parts of India.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Oct 2009 | 11:42 pm

I love you, jaan, Salman tells male 'girlfriend'

Azad Ansari is a fan of Bollywood star Salman Khan. But not just another fan - he dresses up like a woman in salwaar kameez, earrings and the works, and firmly believes that he is the superstar's "girlfriend".
Source: The Times of India | 13 Oct 2009 | 11:20 pm

Obama deserves Nobel Peace Prize: Shashi Tharoor

Minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor believes that US President Barack Obama truly deserves the Nobel Prize, amid global criticism that the award was premature.
Source: The Times of India | 13 Oct 2009 | 11:15 pm

Disputing West Indies parties make peace

MIAMI (Reuters) - The bitter dispute between West Indies players and officials, which led to a strike by senior players, has come to an end, according to a joint statement by the two parties released on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Oct 2009 | 10:26 pm

Pakistan's foreign minister pushes U.S. on aid plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers and the Obama administration sought on Tuesday to allay Pakistani concerns over conditions tied to billions in non-military U.S. aid to Pakistan, but made clear the legislation would not be changed.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Oct 2009 | 10:07 pm

For Salman's show, Preity was the cheerleader

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta played the role of a perfect cheerleader for dear friend Salman Khan whose 'Being Human' show at the ongoing HDIL India Couture Week here late Tuesday saw many celebrities strutting down the ramp.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pm

Couldn't meet MJ, but Indian choreographer makes Jermaine dance

Bollywood choreographer Remo D'souza had always dreamt of meeting his idol Michael Jackson, but his wish remained unfulfilled due to the singer's death. The dance master is nonetheless excited that he made the king of pop's brother Jermaine dance to his steps.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 9:30 pm

Microsoft releases biggest patch, fixes Windows 7

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp issued its biggest software patch on record on Tuesday to fix a range of security issues in its programs, including the yet to be released Windows 7 operating system.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Oct 2009 | 9:16 pm

Relive 'Golmaal' fun with 'All The Best'

Rohit Shetty has made his mark as a director of comedies with hits like 'Golmaal' and 'Golmaal Returns' and he promises to continue the tradition with yet another multi-starrer laugh riot in 'All The Best - Fun Begins', which releases Friday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm

UPA ahead in Maharashtra, Haryana: Exit Polls - Times of India


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UPA ahead in Maharashtra, Haryana: Exit Polls
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An unexpectedly high 60% voter turnout in Maharashtra, a higher 68% turnout in Haryana and an even higher 72% in Arunachal Pradesh in Tuesday's assembly polls may have political pundits arguing about what that implies, but exit pollsters are sanguine ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 13 Oct 2009 | 7:54 pm

Colombian police seize two tonnes of cocaine

Police seized two tonnes of cocaine in a ranch in northwestern Colombia and arrested a minor who was guarding the load, the authorities said Tuesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 7:00 pm

NCW to make rules for airlines staff - Indian Express


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NCW to make rules for airlines staff
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On a day the pilots of the Air India flight were arrested, and bailed, on charges of assaulting and molesting an airhostess, the National Commission for Women (NCW) proposed to formulate guidelines for airlines staff. NCW chairperson Girija Vyas on ...
NCW to chart guidelines for airline staffTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 13 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

Gujjars put onus on govt, smell a rat - Times of India


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Gujjars put onus on govt, smell a rat
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JAIPUR: The news of the high court stay order dismayed Gujjars who blamed the government for not fighting for their rights. It was feared there was a conspiracy to stop Gujjars' entry in the RPSC which is expected to announce its results soon. ...
Rajasthan high court stays Gurjar quotaEconomic Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 13 Oct 2009 | 3:36 pm

Common entrance for new varsities - Times of India


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Common entrance for new varsities
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NEW DELHI: A common entrance test like those held for IITs and IIMs, with students getting the institution of their choice as per their ranking. That's in store for aspirants to the 16 new central universities, which are coming up in various parts of ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 13 Oct 2009 | 1:34 pm

Champions League: Eagles eliminate Sharks in Super Over

Fast bowler Cornelius de Villiers bowled a sensational Super Over as Diamond Eagles qualified for the next stage of the Champions League Twenty20, knocking out Sussex Sharks in a thrilling Group B match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Tuesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 12:00 pm

Scoreboard: Sussex Sharks vs. Diamond Eagles

Following is the scoreboard of the match between Sussex Sharks and Diamond Eagles in a Group B match of the Champions League Twenty20 at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Tuesday:
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 12:00 pm

Diamond Eagles beat Sussex Sharks via Super Over

Diamond Eagles moved into the next stage of the Champions League Twenty20, beating Sussex Sharks via the Super Over in a Group B match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Tuesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 12:00 pm

As Rahul interacts with students, media 1ocked in room

Nearly 30 mediapersons were locked for over two hours in a room adjoining the hall where Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi was interacting with Panjab University (PU) students here Tuesday evening.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am

Battle lines drawn for three assembly by-polls in Kerala

Battle lines have been drawn for Nov 7 by-elections from three Kerala assembly constituencies, as the Congress leadership Tuesday cleared the names of the candidates suggested by the state unit.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 10:02 am

Independent content regulation for TV suggested

Despite its active participation in content regulation on Indian TV, the information and broadcasting ministry has suggested independent regulation by private players.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 13 Oct 2009 | 10:01 am