Central team to visit Karnataka to assess flood-damage!

A Central study team would visit Karnataka for three-days from October 21 to assess damage due to recent floods in northern and coastal parts of the state.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am

Hearing in Sankararaman murder case adjourned to Nov 25!

Hearing in the Sankararaman murder case, in which Kanchi seer Jayendra Saraswathi and his junior Vijendra Saraswathi are the main accused, was adjourned to Nov 25 by a court here in view of the boycott of courts by lawyers.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am

BJP dismisses media reports on graft cases against MCD staff!

The ruling BJP in MCD on Wednesday dismissed media reports about the civic body topping the corruption chart, saying that only 292 graft cases were pending against MCD employees and not over 4,000 as claimed.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am

CBI gets 10 days to file report on Scarlett Keeling murder!

The CBI has 10 days to file a supplementary report before the Goa Children`s Court (GCC) in connection with British teen Scarlett Keeling`s murder, the Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court has said.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am

Repolling in 22 polling stations in Gadchiroli!

Repolling in 22 polling stations in Naxal-hit Gadchiroli district commenced Thursday morning.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am

Tragedy averted on Indo-Pak border, landmine defused!

A major tragedy was averted on Thursday when security forces detected and defused a landmine at Indo-Pak border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am

Couple in Uttar Pradesh forced to become siblings!

Repeatedly slapping a love-struck couple with shoes for their `illegitimate` love affair, an Uttar Pradesh village council forced them to tie a rakhi and become siblings, police said on Thursday.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am

Railways could soon have its own dedicated TV channel!

Indian Railways could soon have its own dedicated television channel, broadcasting passenger related information and highlighting various other facets of the PSU behemoth, if the suggestion of a railway committee is accepted.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

India invites Pak for talks on Kishenganga project!

India has invited Pakistan for talks over Kishenganga power project in Jammu and Kashmir, an issue over which Pakistan has threatened to move the World Bank for arbitration.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

Bill Gates foundation announces $9.7 mn aid for Indian farmers!

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a USD 9.7 million grant for poor farmers in India as part of a USD 120 million programme for the uplift of agriculture in endemically poor regions of the world.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

`China building dam on Brahmputra River`!

China has reportedly started constructing a huge dam on its side of the Brahmputra River.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

Cruelty against women; Court concerned over misuse of law!

A Delhi court has expressed concern over growing propensity to rope in innocent persons as accused in cases relating to cruelty against married women and sought a vigilant approach from lower courts in prosecution.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

J`khand Police arrest 2 top Naxal leaders !

An AP based couple, allegedly behind the spurt in naxal violence in Bihar and J`khand, has been arrested.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

Kobad Ghandy`s police custody ends today!

The police custody of Kobad Ghandy, a polit bureau member of the banned CPI (Maoist), ends on Thursday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

India to convey unhappiness over delay in action against Hafiz!

India is expected to convey its unhappiness over the dilly-dallying by Pakistani authorities in taking action against JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to US Under Secretary of State William Burns, who has arrived here for a two-day visit.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

HC`s notice to Delhi Police on Vikas Yadav`s bail plea!

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to city police on Nitish Katara murder case convict Vikas Yadav seeking interim bail for the marriage of his sister.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

Arunachal very much part of India: Rahul Gandhi!

Amid China`s objection to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the state is very much part of India.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 Oct 2009 | 6:38 am

Eminem snubbed chance to work with Madonna

Eminem once turned down the chance to work with Madonna after being approached by the Queen of Pop herself.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:33 am

Stephen Gately was desperate to have kids

Late Boyzone vocalist Stephen Gately had revealed in his last interview that he had discovered God and was keen to have kids.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:31 am

Bank of India ties up with TVS Motor for financing Flame

Bank of India has entered into a memorandum of understanding with TVS Motor company to provide finance for customers intending to buy TVS Flame SR 125 motorcycle.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:28 am

Rallis to invest Rs150 crore in Dahej plant to expand capacity

Tata Group firm, Rallis India, plans to infuse Rs150 crore in its Dahej (Gujarat) plant to expand its production capacity.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:25 am

Mukesh Ambani sets 'example' by taking hefty salary cut

Reliance Industries today said its chief Mukesh Ambani has decided to lower his pay package by nearly two-thirds to Rs15crore for 2008-09.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:25 am

MP health department fully equipped to fight dengue: Chouhan

The CM said that the state health department was fully equipped to fight the disease in MP. Chouhan said that there were adequate arrangements for blood in blood banks and medicines in hospitals.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:15 am

Political activists held over clash in Nashik

Police had to resort to firing in the air to disperse activists of NCP, MNS and Shiv Sena, who clashed over a polling incident at the Ojhar township.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:15 am

One killed, minor girl injured in cracker explosion in Firozabad

One person was killed and a minor girl injured in an explosion in a cracker factory in Naushehra area of Shikohabad here, police said today.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:12 am

Xavi to pull the strings as Barcelona eye record win

Xavi looks set to recover from a knee problem in time to face fifth-placed Valencia as Barca seek a record start of seven straight wins.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:12 am

Rural Development department grants Rs. 20 crores to flood-hit Karnataka, AP

New Delhi, Oct 16 : Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Dr. C.P.Joshi has accorded sanction of Rs.20 crores each to the States of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for flood relief measures.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:10 am

Black cats get a new song by Gulzar and Shankar Mahadevan

The elite black cat commando force, NSG, has got an inspiring song for themselves penned by renowned lyricist Gulzar and sung by noted playback singer Shankar Mahadevan.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:09 am

Gold buyers throng shops for auspicious buys

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Buyers in India, the world's largest consumer of gold, thronged shops to buy the yellow metal to invoke prosperity for Dhanteras, the biggest gold buying festival, as prices fell for a second straight session.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Oct 2009 | 4:06 am

India Inc's austerity drive: Mukesh Ambani takes hefty salary cut

Reliance Industries on Thursday said its chief Mukesh Ambani has decided to lower his pay package by nearly two-thirds to Rs 15 crore for 2008-09.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:57 am

Indiabulls Power IPO subscribed 17 times

The initial share sale offer of Indiabulls Power received bids for nearly 17 times the shares on offer on the final day of the IPO today as institutional investors continued to flood the counter.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:57 am

OCBC to buy ING's Asia pvt banking biz for $1.46 bn

Singapore-based Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) will acquire the Asian private banking business of Dutch financial services major ING Group in an all cash deal worth $1.46 billion.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:53 am

Bank of India ties up with TVS Motor for financing Flame

Bank of India has entered into a memorandum of understanding with TVS Motor company to provide finance for customers intending to buy TVS Flame SR 125 motorcycle.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:48 am

Anil Ambani hits at rivals; says special auditor biased

Dubbing as "biased" the special audit report alleging overstatement of revenues and evasion of licence fee by Reliance Communications (RCom), its Chairman Anil Ambani today said corporate rivals were behind the "vicious campaign" against his group company.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:44 am

Steel Secy P K Rastogi likely to join TDSAT

Steel Secretary Pramod Kumar Rastogi, who is retiring by the end of this month, may join telecom tribunal TDSAT as a member.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:42 am

Saif, Kareena walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra's collection

Mumbai, Oct 15 : Bollywood's hottest couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, walked the ramp in exquisite creations from Manish Malhotra's 'destination wedding' collection, on the third day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

India-Russia defence ties evolving from buyer-seller to a broadbased partnership

Moscow, Oct 15 : Defence Minister A K Antony has said that over the years defence relations between India and Russia have evolved from a simple buyer-seller relationship to a broadbased partnership where both countries are involved in joint design, development and production of defence equipment.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

Soaring vegetable, fruit prices dampen Diwali spirit in Bangalore

Bangalore, Oct 15 (IANS) Ruma Thakur, a homemaker in Bangalore, is clueless on how to manage the household budget this Diwali as prices of vegetables and fruits soar towards the sky.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

Bajaj net profit more than doubles in second quarter

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto Thursday reported a 117.85 percent rise in net profits to Rs.402.83 crore for the quarter ended Sep 30 from Rs.184.91 crore in the like period last fiscal.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

Diamond sales keep interest in gold alive

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) The fact that people are opting for diamonds as gold prices are skyrocketing has actually kept interest in the yellow metal alive -- to an extent.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

Rallis to invest Rs 150-cr in Dahej plant

Tata Group firm, Rallis India, plans to infuse Rs 150-crore in its Dahej (Gujarat) plant to expand its production capacity, a senior company official said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:39 am

Mukesh 'sets example' by taking hefty pay cut

Aiming to set a "personal example" of moderation in executive salaries, Reliance Industries (RIL) today said its chief Mukesh Ambani has decided to lower his pay package by nearly two-thirds to Rs 15 crore for 2008-09.??At the same time, India's most valued corporate house also announced a new structure for salaries and remuneration of top executives wherein the pay packets would be capped, as against the prevailing system of commission linked to
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:39 am

NEWSALERT-RIL adopts capped structure for exec compensation

Reliance Industries (RIL) adopts capped structure for executive compensation; drops pervious system of commission linked to profits.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:37 am

Senior US diplomat visits India

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Six arrested for credit card fraud

Kannur (Kerala) Oct 15 (IANS) Six people were arrested here for their alleged involvement in credit card frauds, the police said Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Kamla Beniwal takes oath as Tripura governor

Agartala, Oct 15 (IANS) Kamla Beniwal, a former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, took oath as the new governor of Tripura here Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Maoists fire at polling booth during Maharashtra re-poll

Nagpur, Oct 15 (IANS) Suspected Maoists fired at a polling booth Thursday during re-poll in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, police said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Andrew Yule exits JV; sells 26% in Phoenix Yule

The government today approved selling of the entire 26 per cent stake held by state-owned engineering firm Andrew Yule & Co in Phoenix Yule for Rs 62.82 crore to Continental ContiTech.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:12 am

PM to sign deal for extending military cooperation with Russia

With an aim to extend their military and technical cooperation till 2020, India and Russia will sign an inter-governmental agreement during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Moscow this December.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:12 am

MPs Lanka Visit a 'Pleasure Trip': Vijayakant - Outlook


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MPs Lanka Visit a 'Pleasure Trip': Vijayakant
Outlook
Actor politician Vijayakant today said the visit of the 10 member MPs delegation from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka to study the conditions of internally displaced Tamils was a 'pleasure trip' and had in no way benefitted Tamils in the island nation. ...
Internally displaced Tamils lack basic amenities: MPs teamIndian Express
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Colombo for stronger ties with Tamil NaduHindu
Express Buzz -India Today -Hindustan Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 3:10 am

Pakistan police targeted as attacks kill 24

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Militants launched a string of attacks on police in Lahore in the Pakistani heartland and in the troubled northwest on Thursday, killing 24 people after a week of violence in which more than 100 people died.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:59 am

India recall Sehwag, drop Dravid for Australia ODIs

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Opener Virender Sehwag has been recalled to the India squad on Thursday following shoulder surgery for the first two games of a one-day series against Australia later this month, though Rahul Dravid was dropped.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:40 am

Naxals attack polling booth at Gadchiroli - Times Now.tv


Deccan Herald

Naxals attack polling booth at Gadchiroli
Times Now.tv
Naxals have struck again -- this time firing at a polling booth in Alapali taluka in Gadchiroli on Thursday (October 15). Extra forces have been rushed into the scene and more reinforcements have been sent by chopper. Earlier, two MI-17 choppers and ...
Repolls: Naxals exchange fire with police at KotmiPress Trust of India
Polling begins in naxal-affected 22 booths in GadchiroliSify
Gadchiroli polling party recalls hours of horror on V-DayTimes of India
IBNLive.com -Times of India -Press Trust of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:11 am

Dial this Diwali helpline for emergencies

Emergency? Dial Diwali helpline
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:11 am

Lahore under siege: Terrorists attack 3 police offices, 23 dead

Suspected Taliban militants, including women, on Thursday stormed an FIA office and two police training units in near-simultaneous attacks in Lahore, sparking fierce gun battles that killed at least 23 people.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 2:10 am

BCCI concerned young players lured by money

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The impact of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) could be affecting the attitude of younger players who are becoming increasingly focused on money, Indian cricket's governing body Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has admitted for the first time.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:52 am

Serial killer could be on the prowl: Goa Police - Hindustan Times


Daijiworld.com

Serial killer could be on the prowl: Goa Police
Hindustan Times
Police on Thursday said they have not ruled out that a serial killer could be on the prowl as four of the 10 mysterious deaths in Goa in the past 72 hours are suspected to be murders. Superintendent of Police Atmaram Deshpande said the deaths of four ...
Police claims breakthrough in 4 deaths in GoaPress Trust of India
One held, 5 detained for Goa murdersIndia Today
Serial killer loose in Goa?The Statesman
Times of India -Calcutta Telegraph -Thaindian.com
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:48 am

NATO mulls Afghan troops, decision hinges on Obama

KABUL (Reuters) - NATO's top defence officials will examine proposals on Saturday for a big troop surge to contain Afghanistan's escalating insurgency but any such move hinges on a decision by the U.S. president, NATO military officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:36 am

ODI series against Australia: Dravid dropped, Sehwag returns

Veteran batsman Rahul Dravid was dropped while the dashing duo of Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh returned to the 15 member squad for the first two ODIs against Australia.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:30 am

Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty wedding delayed again

Raj, Shilpa's wedding delayed again
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:20 am

Rahul visits slain inspector Induwar's house - Press Trust of India


Indian Express

Rahul visits slain inspector Induwar's house
Press Trust of India
Ranchi, Oct 15 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today visited the house of Inspector Francis Induwar, who was beheaded by Maoists ten days back, and sympathised with his children, saying he had lost his father to a suicide bomber. ...
Rahul comes looking for `netas'Times of India
Rahul visits Jharkhand to infuse a fresh lease of life in state party unitEconomic Times
Rahul warns feuding partymenCalcutta Telegraph
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 1:16 am

Couple in UP beaten, forced to tie 'rakhi' for love affair

Repeatedly slapping a love-struck couple with shoes for their 'illegitimate' love affair, an Uttar Pradesh village council forced them to tie a rakhi and become siblings.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:51 am

Quiet diplomacy on J&K: PC - The Statesman


DAWN.com

Quiet diplomacy on J&K: PC
The Statesman
NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR, 14 OCT: Union home minister Mr P Chidambaram today said the “government will follow the policy of quiet diplomacy to find a solution to the problem in Jammu and Kashmir” and invited leaders of “all shades” to come to the talking ...
Mirwaiz hails Chidambaram's offer of talksHindu
'Quiet' dialogue for 'unique' J&K solution: ChidambaramIndian Express
PC for secret talks to solve J&K problemEconomic Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:33 am

Couple involved in Maoist activities held in Jharkhand

Agriculture scientist-cum-Maoist central committee member Ravi Sharma and his wife B Anuradha, allegedly behind the spurt in naxal violence in Bihar and Jharkhand, have been arrested in Hazaribagh.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:20 am

Ranbir, Imran, SRK to rock Karan's show

Bollywood's biggest Khans - on and off-screen arch rivals Shah Rukh and Salman Khan seem to be on their own power trip amidst the India Couture Week 09.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:07 am

Dinakaran skips court, before SC meet - Express Buzz


Mangalorean.com

Dinakaran skips court, before SC meet
Express Buzz
BANGALORE: The judicial sitting in the first court - presided over by Chief Justice PD Dinakaran - was cancelled on Tuesday with the CJ not turning up, a day ahead of the meeting by the collegium of the Supreme Court to discuss his reply to an ...
Dinakaran should not preside till his name is cleared: SorabjeeDaily News & Analysis
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:06 am

Panel approves commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal

Government yet to take decision on the recommendations: Jairam Ramesh
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Gang involved in stealing silk saris held

MADURAI: Police recovered 152 saris, including many expensive silk saris valued at Rs.11.51 lakh and arrested four women and a lone man. As there is heavy Deepavali rush in textile showrooms, the police have cautioned the public ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Activists condemn GEAC approval

NEW DELHI: Civil society groups and non-governmental organisations have strongly voiced their disapproval of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) recommending commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal in India. This is happening ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Mumbai to host 2011 World Cup final

MUMBAI: Mumbai will host the final, besides two matches, while Mohali will host one of the semifinals of the 2011 cricket World Cup to be organised by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. — ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Polling in 22 booths today

NEW DELHI: Polling in 22 booths in the naxal-hit areas of Maharashtra will be held on Thursday, as voting could not be held on Tuesday because poll officials failed to reach the areas. Repoll will be held on Thursday in two polling ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

3 more Principal Secretaries for Rosaiah

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Rosaiah on Wednesday picked a top-heavy team for the Chief Minister’s Office which was depleted after the death of Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy last month. He has inducted three more Principal Secretaries, ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

58,000 IDPs will be sent back home in 15 days: Sri Lanka

Colombo’s decision in response to MPs’ request: Karunanidhi
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Amid tensions, Wen set to meet Manmohan

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh are set to meet on October 23 against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and China over the disputed border. Mr. Wen and Dr. Singh are scheduled to ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Suspension

PALAKKAD: Nine Commercial Taxes officers in the district were suspended from service on Wednesday on the charge of cheating the exchequer of crores of rupees of tax. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Another attempt to end Rangayana row

MYSORE: Upset by the falling public image of the State-run theatre repertory, Rangayana, writers and theatre personalities are trying their best to sort out “differences” between the artistes and director of Rangayana B. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Bill Gates foundation announces $9.7 million aid for Indian farmers - Times of India


Rediff

Bill Gates foundation announces $9.7 million aid for Indian farmers
Times of India
NEW YORK: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $9.7 million grant for poor farmers in India as part of a $120 million programme for the uplift of agriculture in endemically poor regions of the world. "Melinda and I believe that helping ...
Africa: Green Revolution Alliance to Form Agriculture Policy HubsAllAfrica.com
Gates pledges millions to African, Indian farmingAFP
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:29 pm

Maradona turns on critics after Argentina qualify

MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Diego Maradona hit out at critics of his coaching after his Argentina team qualified for the World Cup on Wednesday and said he had issues to discuss with his boss.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:26 pm

ANALYSIS - Strong words, less action seen from RBI

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will talk tough on inflation but hold off for now on an inevitable increase in interest rates when it reviews policy this month as fostering a recovery in growth takes precedence.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:16 pm

SCENARIOS - Can things get any worse for Pakistan?

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Pakistan's military is gearing up for an offensive against Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan, following a week of violence in which militants killed more than 100 people and stormed the army's headquarters.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:06 pm

Youngsters more willing to donate blood

Youngsters more willing to donate blood
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 10:55 pm

My latest comedy's climax took 19 days: Rohit Shetty

You can laugh your way through his comedies, but director Rohit Shetty says it took a 19-day, mindboggling session for him and his team to crack the climax of his new film 'All The Best - Fun Begins' that releases Friday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 9:30 pm

Hit movies, family time - stars want for Diwali

Three multi-starrers are releasing just a day before Diwali and most Bollywood stars are hoping that their films will hit the jackpot during the festive season. Also, spending quality time with the family on the festival of lights is equally high on their wish list.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm

Record 1 billion worldwide go hungry, says UN

A record one billion people worldwide are hungry and a new United Nations report says the number will increase if governments do not spend more on agriculture.
Source: The Times of India | 14 Oct 2009 | 7:40 pm

HC settles 88 Boeing crash compensation at Rs 6 crore - Times of India


HC settles 88 Boeing crash compensation at Rs 6 crore
Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Exactly 21 years after 127 persons lost their lives in the Indian Airlines Boeing - 737 crash near Ahmedabad airport, Gujarat High Court settled death compensation at Rs 6 crore, but increased the interest amount and asked Indian Airlines to ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 4:36 pm

War of words between China and India continues - Hindu


BBC News

War of words between China and India continues
Hindu
BEIJING: The war of words between China and India intensified on Wednesday with China's ruling Communist Party accusing India of harbouring “hegemonic” ambitions in South Asia and “provoking” China on the border issue. In what is possibly the strongest ...
Arunachal very much part of India: RahulPress Trust of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 Oct 2009 | 3:30 pm

Champions League scoreboard: Trinidad and Tobago vs Deccan Chargers, Group A

Scoreboard of the Champions League Group A match between Deccan Chargers and Trinidad and Tobago here Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:30 pm

Deccan Chargers lose to Trinidad and Tobago, fail to qualify for Super Eight

Indian Premier League champions Deccan Chargers were knocked out of the Champions League Twenty20 after going down to Trinidad and Tobago by three runs in a last-over thriller here Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm

Thomson Reuters to buy Breakingviews

NEW YORK (Reuters) - News and financial data provider Thomson Reuters Corp has agreed to buy privately held Breakingviews, accelerating its push into business news commentary.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:36 pm

Mamata sees conspiracy to kill her, police disagree

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday alleged there was a conspiracy to kill her, saying a car with a 'press' sticker on it tried to hit her vehicle, but police said it was only a case of some TV journalists seeking to talk to her.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 12:30 pm

States should leave land acquisition to investors: Scindia

The state governments should leave it to industrialists to acquire land for their projects, especially for special economic zones (SEZs), Minister of state for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said here Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:31 am

Olympian footballer Keshto Pal dies

Olympian footballer Kehsto Paul died after a brief illness here Wednesday. He was 78.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:31 am

SCO can play greater role in meltdown recovery: India

India Wednesday asked the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) regional grouping to play a more active role in mitigating the current global financial crisis.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:30 am

Mohun Bagan defender Dipak Mondal fined Rs.10,000

India international and Mohun Bagan defender Dipak Mondal was fined Rs.10,000 by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) disciplinary committee here Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:30 am

US business positive about West Bengal, seeks transparency

US entrepreneurs are positive about investing in West Bengal, which holds a lot of opportunity, but they want transparency and equal opportunities, US envoy to India Timothy J. Roemer said here Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 14 Oct 2009 | 11:30 am

India, Argentina sign n-deal, will triple trade by 2012 - Sify


Earthtimes (press release)

India, Argentina sign n-deal, will triple trade by 2012
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India and Argentina Tuesday signed 10 agreements, including one for civil nuclear energy cooperation, and pledged to triple their bilateral trade to $3 billion by 2012. Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner arrived here Tuesday and held ...
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