MNS makes debut, says can support Govt!

Raj Thackeray-led MNS on Thursday made its debut in the Maharashtra Assembly bagging two of the 60 seats decided till noon and suggested that it could join the Cong-NCP coalition.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Rebels can be accommodated too: Ashok Chavan!

In an unexpected announcement, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Thursday said that the Congress-NCP rebels can also be considered to join the alliance as it marched to victory in the state.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Kidnap me and free abducted cop: WB Congress Secy to Maoists!

West Bengal Congress Secretary Swapan Dubey on Wednesday offered himself to the Maoists as a barter for the police officer in their custody.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Ten gets life term in Salem murder case!

A court here has sentenced 10 persons, including a woman, to life imprisonment in a murder case of a 32-year-old farmer in 2007.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Cong to decide on Maharashtra CM: Pawar!

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday said Congress will decide on the issue of new CM.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Cong has no clear mandate: OP Chautala!

Rejecting that the ruling Congress had won majority in Haryana, Indian National Lok Dal chief OP Chautala on Thursday said the Opposition should be given a chance to form government.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Maoists threaten to kill abducted police officer in WB!

A senior Maoist leader on Thursday threatened to kill a police officer in West Bengal who was abducted by the leftwing ultras during an attack on Sankrail police station in West Midnapore district earlier this week.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

BJP accepts defeat, cries foul!

BJP has levelled a serious allegation of poll fraud against the Congress.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Next Maha CM will be from Cong: Deshmukh!

Congress leader Vilasrao Deshmukh said that his party will get the chief ministership in Maharashtra.
Source: Zee News : States | 22 Oct 2009 | 7:34 am

Four IAS officers chargesheeted in Noida land scam

The UP govt has chargesheeted four IAS officers, including one retired, for their alleged involvement in the multi-crore Noida land scam.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:24 am

Saeed case: Pak SC imposes fine on federal, Punjab govts

Pakistan's Supreme Court today imposed fines of Rs 10,000 each on federal and Punjab governments for delaying the case with their "non-cooperative attitude".
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:19 am

Congress wins all three states - Times of India


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Congress wins all three states
Times of India
PTI 22 October 2009, 01:46pm IST NEW DELHI: The Congress will form governments in Maharashtra and Haryana, retaining power with slightly reduced numbers, while it was poised for a clean sweep in Arunachal Pradesh. ( Watch Video ) The Congress, ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:17 am

BSE Sensex down on weak global cues; banks fall

The BSE Sensex traded 0.6% lower, led by a decline in banks, as weak overseas cues prompted investors to book profits.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:13 am

Deshmukh says no rule only MLA could be the CM

Deshmukh was replaced by Ashok Chavan as chief minister last year in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:11 am

Congress retains Maharashtra, Arunachal; short in Haryana

Cong, along with ally NCP, returns to power in Maharashtra for the third consecutive term. The party sweeps Arunachal. Haryana appears headed for a fractured verdict.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:08 am

Six killed in road collision in Madhya Pradesh

Six persons were killed and 10 others injured when the jeep in which they were travelling collided with a truck in neighbouring Satna district.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:05 am

India PM seeks global hub for clean-tech research - Reuters


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India PM seeks global hub for clean-tech research
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's prime minister on Thursday called for a global center to coordinate research on clean-energy technology, saying innovations should be viewed as "public goods" that poorer countries could afford. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:01 am

UPDATE 1-Dalai Lama to visit disputed Indian state on Nov.8 - Reuters India


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UPDATE 1-Dalai Lama to visit disputed Indian state on Nov.8
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DHARAMSALA, India, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled leader, will make a week-long visit to an Indian state bordering China, his aide said on Thursday, a trip that is bound to upset Beijing, which claims part of the territory as its own ...
No change in Dalai Lama plans to visit ArunachalHindustan Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:01 am

Piramal's second quarter net at $25.39 mn

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Healthcare firm Piramal Healthcare has posted a net profit of $25.39 million (Rs.114.22 crore) for the quarter ended Sep 30 as compared to $15.5 million (Rs.69.44 crore) earned in the like period last year, the company said Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Indian researchers get Bill and Melinda Gates grants

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced 76 grants for bold and innovative ideas to improve global health and three of them have been bagged by Indian researchers.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Chhath festival begins in Bihar

The devotees with their family members thronged nearby rivers and ponds early this morning and took bath before turning to the East for offering prayers to the rising sun.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:59 am

When Big B, the genie granted a wish

The actor who dons the hat of a "naughty" genie in Aladin, surprised a young journalist by asking her out for dinner.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:58 am

"Ida" not missing link in human evolution, claims scientist

The newly described animal - known as Afradapis longicristatus - lived some 37 million years ago in northern Egypt, during the Eocene epoch.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:58 am

Congress activists involved in Sept 1 skirmish, arrested

Police has arrested three Congress activists here in connection with roughing up of police personnel.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:51 am

Leave leadership issues to me, Sonia tells Jagan

Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, whose supporters have been campaigning for making him the Chief Minister, today met Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who told him to leave the issue of leadership change in Andhra Pradesh to her.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

CRPF jawan dies in accidental firing

A CRPF jawan was killed when he accidental fired from his service rifle this morning in the paramilitary force's camp in lower Assam's Sonitpur district.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:50 am

India Inc may see 8% salary hike in 2010: Survey

India Inc is expected to witness a salary hike of 8 per cent, one of the highest pay increases in the Asia Pacific region, in 2010 riding on the country's improved economic performance, said a survey.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:45 am

FMCG sector may grow 20% in July-Sep period: Assocham

Riding on robust demand from rural India the FMCG sector is likely to post growth of 20 per cent in July-September period this fiscal, up from about 14 per cent in the previous quarter, Assocham said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:43 am

Demands met, abducted cop to be released: Maoist leader

Abducted cop Atindranath Dutta will be freed as the women who were arrested by security forces from Lalgarh were granted bail today, Maoist leader Kishenji said.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:43 am

Abducted officer will be released: Kishanji - Hindustan Times


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Abducted officer will be released: Kishanji
Hindustan Times
Maoists may release the abducted police officer Atindranath Datta in an hour. The 34-year old officer in charge of Sankrail police station in West Midnapore district in the Maoist deominated zone was abducted on Tuesday afternoon. ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:41 am

Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh on Nov.8

DHARAMSALA (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled leader, will make a week-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh bordering China, his aide said on Thursday, a trip that is bound to upset Beijing, which claims part of the territory as its own.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:39 am

RIL had opposed govt role in gas sale: Counsel to SC

Reliance Industries today told the Supreme Court it had vehemently protested against the government taking away its freedom to market gas, whereas Anil Ambani group had sought regulation of fuel sale through a gas utilisation policy in 2007.??Resuming arguments over its dispute with Anil Ambani Group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd, senior counsel Harish Salve said it was RNRL which had in 2007 argued that marketing freedom cannot be allowed to the Mukesh Ambani-run firm and asked the
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:36 am

Advocate questions propriety of Govt counsel in 'Q' case

An advocate, who opposed the CBI's move to withdraw the case against Bofors accused Ottavio Quattrocchi, today raised a question of propriety before a court here by alleging that senior government law officers, handling the case, had defended an accused in the payoff scam.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:32 am

India to lead global recovery rally; signs of rebound by March

India is expected to lead the global recovery rally as companies in the region are likely to witness significant improvement in their position as early as March next year, says a survey.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:31 am

Delhi's abattoir shut amid protests

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The raging five-year battle between the civic agency and meat trader associations in the national capital saw its final turn Thursday when the centuries old Eidgah slaughterhouse near the walled city was closed down on Supreme Court's directives.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

India to fall short of power generation target

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Out of the 78,000 MW of capacity addition during the 11th Five-Year Plan, India will fall short by as much as 17 percent, a member of the country's top policy making body said Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Kobelco to set up excavator plant near Chennai

Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) Japanese earthmoving equipment company Kobelco Construction Machinery will invest around Rs.46 crore ($9.85 million) to set up a hydraulic excavator factory in the Sri City industrial estate, 55 km from here.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Manmohan Singh seeks global hub for climate technology research

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday called for a global centre to coordinate research on clean-energy technology, saying innovations should be viewed as "public goods" that poorer countries could afford.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:25 am

Cong heading for victory in Arunachal

The ruling Congress was today headed for victory in the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, winning 25 seats and leading in six others, leaving rivals and UPA partners, Trinamool Congress and NCP, far behind with two each.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:22 am

Larsen and Toubro net up 26 percent

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) The net profits of construction and engineering major Larsen and Toubro (L&T) rose 26 percent to Rs.580 crore ($124.92 million) in the quarter ended Sep 30, as compared to Rs.460 crore ($99 million) posted in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Day after Mathura train accident, tracks cleared

Agra, Oct 22 (IANS) A day after an accident involving two trains killed 23 people in Mathura, the railways Thursday had cleared the track and traffic movement was restored, officials said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Sensex moves down further, 1.17 percent in red

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) A key Indian equity index moved further into the red an hour before closing bell Thursday and was ruling 1.06 percent lower than its previous close owing to widespread selling pressure.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Some prominent winners in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Here's a list of important candidates who emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly polls as counting progressed Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Hooda wins by over 72,000 votes

Chandigarh, Oct 22 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Thursday won his Garhi Sampla-Kiloi assembly seat in Rohtak district by 72,100 votes.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:20 am

Comexes' Sep turnover jumps 30%

Futures trading in farm commodities has boosted business at 22 commodity exchanges as the combined turnover of these bourses has shot up by 29.91 per cent to Rs 33,63,845 crore till September this fiscal, the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:12 am

Toyota to hire 2,000 workers in India

Toyota Motor Corp, which runs its Indian operation through a joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor with the Kirloskar Group, is constructing the second plant at its Bangalore facility with an investment of Rs 3,200 crore to manufacture the small car.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:06 am

Kolte Patil forms JV with US firm to develop Rs 275 cr project

Real estate firm Kolte Patil Developers today said it has entered into a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of US-based Portman Holdings LLC to develop a Rs 275-crore residential project in Pune.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 22 Oct 2009 | 3:02 am

Microsoft launches Windows 7 in India

Microsoft launches Windows 7 in India
Source: The Times of India | 22 Oct 2009 | 2:26 am

Congress party leads in key state polls - TV

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Ruling Congress party- led alliance was leading in three state elections on Thursday, television channels said, a vote that will give more room for the alliance to push economic reforms.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Oct 2009 | 1:53 am

Train services normal on Mathura-Vrindavan line - Press Trust of India


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Train services normal on Mathura-Vrindavan line
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Mathura, Oct 22 (PTI) Normal train services were today restored on Mathura-Vrindavan line after they were disrupted following a collision between Delhi-bound Goa Sampark Kranti Express and Mewar Express killing 22 lives. Almost all the trains going ...
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India train crash kills more than 20BBC News
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Oct 2009 | 1:46 am

L&T Q2 net up 26 pct, meets forecast

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Larsen & Toubro quarterly profit met forecast on Thursday and reported a rise in fresh orders in the September quarter as infrastructure and construction activity picked up in Asia's third largest economy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Oct 2009 | 1:46 am

BJP calls EVMs 'electronic victory machines' for Cong

BJP sought to blame "manipulation" of EVMs for its poor performance in Assembly elections in three states but later backtracked saying there could be other reasons for the party's defeat.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Oct 2009 | 1:44 am

Pakistan braces for attacks as offensive continues

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Suspected Taliban militants shot and killed a Pakistani army brigadier and his driver in the capital on Thursday as the military continued a major offensive against the insurgents in their strongholds near the Afghan border.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Oct 2009 | 1:39 am

Inflation at 1.21 pct on Oct 10 - govt

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The wholesale price index rose 1.21 percent in the 12 months to Oct. 10, higher than previous week's annual rise of 0.92 percent, government data showed on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:48 am

Who will be Shah Rukh's future love?


Source: The Times of India | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:17 am

Congress leads in Arunachal, set to sweep

The ruling Congress surged ahead in Arunachal Pradesh Thursday winning six seats and leading in 10 others as counting of votes progressed to pick a new 60-member legislature.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:04 am

Congress inches towards victory in Haryana

The ruling Congress in Haryana Thursday inched towards a simple majority in the 90-member assembly as thousands of votes cast in the assembly elections were counted across the state.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:03 am

Four-day Chhath festival begins in Bihar

The four-day popular Chhath festival began here Thursday amid tight security. Millions of Hindu devotees offered prayers to the sun god across the state.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:03 am

Muslim cleric, MNS bag first seats in Maharashtra

A Muslim cleric, Maulana Mufti Ismail, bagged the Malegaon assembly seat (near Nashik), while Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) opened its account in Vikhroli (Mumbai north-east suburb) here Thursday in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:03 am

Senior army officer, driver shot dead in Islamabad

A Pakistan Army brigadier and his driver were shot dead while another soldier sustained injuries Thursday morning when two men opened fire at their jeep here.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:02 am

It's time to go beyond run-of-the-mill sex

Here are some great ways to increase the excitement in your relationship and get your hearts pumping in the bedroom:
Source: The Times of India | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:02 am

We lost in Mumbai because of MNS: BJP

Accepting its defeat in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said they had lost in Mumbai because of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:02 am

MNS has hit us hard, says NCP

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) said Thursday that it had been hurt by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the assembly elections.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:02 am

Ponds being dug all over Patna for Chhath prayers

With the banks of the Ganga at this Bihar capital declared unsafe, the authorities are hurriedly digging over 60 ponds so that people can celebrate the big moment of the state's major Hindu festival Chhath this Saturday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:01 am

MNS makes dents in Maharashtra

Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) appeared to have made dents in the bastion of established parties in early trends from the Maharashtra assembly elections Thursday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:01 am

BJP concedes defeat in Maharashtra

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday conceded defeat in Maharashtra, saying the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance needed to ponder why it lost the Oct 13 assembly elections.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:01 am

26/11: Pakistan judge, counsel at loggerheads

ISLAMABAD: Hopes that the trial of seven suspects arrested by Pakistani authorities in the Mumbai attacks case would begin soon have receded, with the judge and defence counsel at loggerheads and both appealing that the case be transferred to ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Tragedy near Mathura


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Manmohan-Wen Jiabao meeting ‘very important’

BEIJING: China on Wednesday confirmed that Premier Wen Jiabao will hold meetings with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Thailand this week when the two leaders attend the ASEAN summit. Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Hu Zhengyue said ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Rock-blasting halts US Ambassador’s convoy

HYDERABAD: The visit of US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer to the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII-GBC) was delayed by about an hour first owing to delayed arrival of his flight from New Delhi and then rock-blasting on the way. ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Multi-level parking project delayed

CHENNAI: The Chennai Corporation has for the third time invited bids for the construction and operation of a multi-level parking facility for cars and two wheelers at the Broadway bus station. The project, which has been in the offing ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

SIMA explores options to meet power demand


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Another landmark in city goes

Century-old circle in front of Lalbagh West Gate removed
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

22 killed in train smash near Mathura

Mewar Express bears the brunt, Goa Express drivers suspended
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

India, China sign MoA on climate change

“No difference in negotiating positions”
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Government gas pricing policy must prevail over private MoU: Salve

Justice Raveendran suggests that RIL and RNRL go for arbitration or mediation
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 22 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Bigg Boss expels Kamaal Khan


Source: The Times of India | 21 Oct 2009 | 11:44 pm

BJP concedes defeat in Maharashtra, blames MNS for defeat

BJP leader Gopinath Munde said the party has conceded defeat in Maharashtra with trends showing Cong-NCP alliance set to retain power. "We lost in Mumbai (36 seats) because of MNS," he adds.
Source: The Times of India | 21 Oct 2009 | 11:19 pm

Microsoft launches Windows 7, India launch today


Source: The Times of India | 21 Oct 2009 | 11:16 pm

Panel urges changes to World Bank top structures

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A high-level commission on the World Bank on Thursday called for sweeping changes to reflect the world's new economic order and said European countries are overrepresented in the decision-making executive board.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 21 Oct 2009 | 10:32 pm

3 Nanos catch fire, Tata for pre-delivery audit

The Nano appears to have developed a technical snag. Three Nano owners from Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Delhi have reported short circuits leading to smoke in the steering column and a fire.
Source: The Times of India | 21 Oct 2009 | 10:17 pm

Microsoft launches Windows 7, eyes PC sales rebound

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp launched Windows 7 on Thursday in its most important release for more than a decade, aiming to win back customers after the disappointing Vista and strengthen its grip on the PC market.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 21 Oct 2009 | 10:06 pm

INTERVIEW - Indian silver appetite sharpened by record gold

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Record high gold prices above $1,000 an ounce may encourage more Indian buyers to turn to much cheaper silver, a senior trade official from the world's top bullion consuming country said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 21 Oct 2009 | 9:49 pm

Coming, courts for commercial disputes: Moily - Times of India


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Coming, courts for commercial disputes: Moily
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Promising that no tainted person will become a judge, law minister Veerappa Moily on Wednesday refused to speak about Karnataka High Court Chief Justice PD Dinakaran -- whose elevation to the Supreme Court appears to have been put on hold ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 21 Oct 2009 | 3:51 pm

After Bansal, Soni in the line of fire - Times of India


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After Bansal, Soni in the line of fire
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CHANDIGARH: A day after training his guns on Union minister of parliamentary affairs and water resources, Pawan Kumar Bansal, UT administrator Gen (retd) SF Rodrigues on Wednesday said that even minister of information and broadcasting, Ambika Soni, ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 21 Oct 2009 | 1:43 pm

Only 27% RTI applicants get info sought - Times of India


Only 27% RTI applicants get info sought
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NEW DELHI: Four years after the pioneering Right to Information regime came into force in India, many hurdles remain in the way of a citizen accessing information. Just 27 people out of 100 get the information they ask for. And, even if an information ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 21 Oct 2009 | 1:42 pm

Relations with Russia remains India's top priority: Krishna - Times of India


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Relations with Russia remains India's top priority: Krishna
Times of India
PTI 21 October 2009, 09:56pm IST MOSCOW: External Affairs Minister SM Krishna today said the "time-tested" relationship with Russia will remain India's top foreign policy priority as he held wide-ranging parleys on bilateral and international issues, ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 21 Oct 2009 | 10:32 am

Just A Minute With: Sujoy Ghosh on 'Aladin'

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Six years after he first made a mark with the low-budget comedy "Jhankaar Beats", filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh is back with a tale of fantasy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 21 Oct 2009 | 6:33 am