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Five Maoists arrested in Orissa !Five Maoist guerrillas were arrested in Orissa`s Sundergarh district during a combing operation, police said Thursday.Source: Zee News : States | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:28 am Dinakaran not to hear court cases!Facing an impeachment motion in Rajya Sabha, Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran will not be hearing any cases till further orders.Source: Zee News : States | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:28 am Local train derails in Thane!Three bogies of an empty local train derailed in neighbouring Thane on Thursday, disrupting services on the Central line.Source: Zee News : States | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:28 am Police smash burglars gang, nab three!) A mobile phone clipping shot by a teenaged student has helped Delhi Police smash a gang of burglars who used to enter houses during daytime posing as devotees publicising an upcoming religious event.Source: Zee News : States | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:28 am State roadways employees withdraw strike call!Uttarakhand state roadways employees today withdrew their call for indefinite strike after the government assured them to look into various demands including extending the benefits of sixth pay commission.Source: Zee News : States | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:28 am Rajkhowa, deputy to be produced in Guwahati court!Outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and the group`s deputy commander-in-chief Raju Baruah will be produced in a Guwahati court Thursday afternoon.Source: Zee News : States | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:28 am Foreign law firms must follow Advocates Act: Bombay HC!Foreign law firms, carrying on only `non-litigious` work (which doesn`t involve appearing before courts) are nevertheless governed by the Advocates Act, the Bombay High Court today held.Source: Zee News : States | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:28 am Consulate denies `missing` of visa papers of Headley, Rana!The Indian Consulate in Chicago said the papers related to issuance of visas to David Headley and Tahawwur Rana had not gone missing.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am SC admits mercy death plea of rape victim !The Supreme Court has accepted a mercy death plea of a rape victim, who is now in coma.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am Vote fearlessly; Chidambaram tells Jharkhand voters!Sending out a strong message before the final phase of elections, the Centre today asked the people of Jharkhand to "rebuke and reject" those who oppose the principles of democracy.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am India, US collaborating on counter-terrorism, global security!India and US are collaborating on counter-terrorism and global security and an FBI agent testifying in a court of law in India is an indication of the cooperation between the two countries, a senior US diplomat said today.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am “Environment our collective responsibility”!India is committed towards protecting the environment and willing to do more to fight climate, says PM.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am Decision of Services not playing Ranji by SSCB: Antony!Government today said the defence forces` decision of not playing the Ranji match in Srinagar in November was taken by the President of the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB).Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am `Headley was no low-level operative`!The extensive use of terrorist tradecraft by Pakistani American terror suspect David Headley makes it evident that he "was not merely a low-level cannon fodder-type operative", according to US strategic think tank Stratfor.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am Telangana protests stall Lok Sabha!Pro and anti-Telangana protests disrupted the Lok Sabha on Thursday morning forcing Speaker Meira Kumar to adjourn the House for 15 minutes.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am Terror suspect Headley was not our agent ever: CIA!CIA on Thursday strongly refuted reports that Pakistani- origin US national David Headley was its agent at any point of time.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am Chiranjeevi quits Assembly for `united Andhra` !Claiming that a majority of the people were against the division of AP, actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi resigned from the state Assembly.Source: Zee News : India National | 17 Dec 2009 | 5:27 am Peaches Geldof escapes unhurt in high-speed car crashThe 20-year-old daughter of Bob Geldof was on her way to Disneyland, California, with four pals when the driver's foot slipped on the pedal and the car spun out of control.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:34 am Centre should show us a way to resolve the crisis: RosaiahCaught in a political storm over separate Telangana, Chief Minister K Rosaiah today said the onus of finding a solution to the ongoing crisis in Andhra Pradesh lay with the government of India.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:32 am Jackson's hat, moon-walking shoes fetch Rs 15.37 lakhThe 'moon-walking' shoes and trademark hat that Michael Jackson wore at the famous 2001 Madison Square concert fetched 22,800 pounds (Rs 15.37 lakh) at an auction here.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:32 am Vital clues to causes of inflammatory bowel disease foundA new study from University of Adelaide has found that a critical imbalance of the regulatory cells required to control the immune system might make a person more prone to the disease.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:32 am Biz integration disappoints DLFDLF finally ended at Rs 365, down 4% from its previous close. The counter witnessed trades of 4.98 million shares as compared to the two-week daily average traded volumes of 2.46 million shares on the BSE.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:31 am A flat end to a choppy day!It was another lacklustre day of trade!. The markets oscillated between either side of the dotted line before winding up marginally lower. The Sensex closed at 16,894,lower by 18 points and the Nifty ended flat at 5041. Realty and energy stocks were in the doldrums, while consumer durables and pharma stocks looked up.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:27 am Whirlpool to focus on AC segment, launch new range by FebHome appliances manufacturer, Whirlpool India is looking to strengthen its position in the air-conditioner segment and plans to launch smart and affordable range of cooling solutions by February next year, a senior company official said.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:25 am Centre should show us a way to resolve the Telangana crisis: RosaiahThe Andhra Pradesh chief minister also appealed to all sections, including the media, to help restore normalcy in the wake of the agitation for a unified state.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:24 am SAIL disinvestment proposal to reach Cabinet in 3-4 weeksA 20 per cent share sale proposal in PSU steel maker SAIL will be taken to the Cabinet by mid-January next year, Steel Secretary Atul Chaturvedi said today.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:22 am Bhushan Steel pares gains, ends flatThe stock pared all its gains and finally ended flat at Rs 1,341. The counter clocked volumes of 79,706 shares as compared to the two-week daily average traded volumes of 90,915 shares on the BSE.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:21 am Hizbul Mujahideen militant held in Jammu and KashmirOne AK 47 rifle, two magazines, 60 rounds, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with 17 rounds, five detonators and a radio set were recovered.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:21 am Govt eases rules governing royalty payments overseasIndian companies paying royalty to foreign firms for technology transfer, use of brand name or trademark will no longer require government approval, as such payments have been allowed under the automatic route.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:19 am Samsung sees infotainment,lifecare as new businessChief executive Choi Geesung said that Samsung would further cement its leading position in televisions, mobile phones, memory chips and liquid crystal displays.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:18 am NTPC not to suffer Rs 30,000 cr loss: GovtState-run NTPC will not suffer Rs 30,000 crore loss if it was to get natural gas at prices higher than those committed by Reliance Industries five years ago, Power Ministry has told Parliament.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:16 am Ennore Coke to buy 90% in Australian firmThe company will spend another $30 million to $40 million for developing the mines in Australia.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:15 am Hindustan Copper sees FY10 net cross Rs1 billionState-run Hindustan Copper Ltd expects its net profit in FY10 to surge to more than 1 billion rupees from Rs50 million.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:13 am Whirlpool to focus on air-conditioner segment, to launch new range by FebruaryA unique feature of this range (split air-conditioners) would be its efficiency in saving power and energy, he said, without, however, divulging its pricing.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:12 am JSW Steel cuts flat product prices by Rs500 a tonneFlat products are used in manufacture of automobiles and consumer goods such as refrigerators and washing machines.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:12 am Interview with India's most controversial judgeExclusive: India's most controversial judge's interviewSource: The Times of India | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:11 am PM's flight to Copenhagen delayedNew Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's flight Thursday to Copenhagen where he is expected to attend the UN climate summit has been delayed by a couple of hours due to a minor technical snag.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:10 am India to issue 'visa-on-arrival' to tourists from five countriesNew Delhi, Dec 17 : Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja informed the Parliament on Thursday that the Centre has decided to introduce visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists from five countries including Singapore, Finland, New Zealand, Luxembourg and Japan on a pilot basis for a period of one year.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:10 am Five poachers held with animal skinsLucknow, Dec 17 (IANS) Five poachers from Bihar were arrested with skins of leopards, spotted deer and other animals in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, police said Thursday.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:10 am BMW says 8,800 workers will face shorter hours in JanuaryThe German luxury car maker BMW will put 8,800 workers on shorter working hours in January as it anticipates a slump in the sales of some models, a spokesman said today.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:08 am Chiru resigns from Assembly for united Andhra - Indian Express
Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:07 am Steel Authority of India Ltd share sale plan goes to cabinetThe government plans to sell 20% in SAIL, India's top domestic maker of the alloy, in two equal tranches.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:05 am Actor Mohan Babu fasts for 'united Andhra'Hyderabad, Dec 17 (IANS) Veteran Telugu actor-producer Mohan Babu Thursday joined the movement for 'united Andhra' with a symbolic one-day fast at the temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 3:00 am Headley visa papers missing, probe on - Hindustan Times
Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:56 am 'TRS will merge with Congress once Telangana is formed'New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Terming the protests by legislators and MPs against the proposed creation of Telangana as only a 'leaders' movement', a Congress MP said Thursday that the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) was willing to merge with the Congress once the new state is formed.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:40 am Goa chief minister asks tourists to follow 'code' for safetyPanaji, Dec 17 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat Thursday asked tourists to adhere to certain 'code and responsibilities' while on holiday in the state.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:40 am Developed world to blame if climate talks fail, says RameshCopenhagen, Dec 17 (IANS) Amid fears of a collapse in Copenhagen, Indian Minister of State for Environment Jairam Ramesh Thursday said the developed world would be blamed if the climate change talks here fail.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:40 am Opposition disrupts Parliament over price rise - The Hindu
Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:33 am Manmohan Singh's flight to Copenhagen delayed by two hoursNew Delhi, Dec 17 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's special flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he is scheduled to attend the Heads of States meeting on climate change, has been delayed by at least two hours due a technical snag.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:30 am Centre identifies 30 rivers for linkingNew Delhi, Dec 17 : The Water Resources Ministry, based on the report of the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) has identified 30 River links which includes 16 under Peninsular Component and 14 under Himalayan Component for preparation of feasibility reports.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:30 am Blood signature campaign for BundelkhandLucknow, Dec 17 (IANS) A regional party, campaigning for a Bundelkhand state out of districts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, Thursday announced that it would start a blood signature campaign for the formation of the state.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:20 am Pakistan court ruling raises questions over ZardariISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani court decision to strike down an amnesty protecting politicians and officials has thrown President Asif Ali Zardari's future into question as U.S. pressure builds for more Pakistani action against militants.Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Dec 2009 | 2:08 am SRK, Kajol romance againSource: The Times of India | 17 Dec 2009 | 1:54 am Poor cannot be sacrificed to climate pact: Manmohan SinghIndia cannot accept a global warming treaty that would stall its drive to lift millions out of poverty, the PM said as he left for the UN climate talks in Copenhagen.Source: The Times of India | 17 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Hopes for Copenhagen climate deal fadeCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Prospects for a strong U.N. climate change deal grew more remote on Thursday at the climax of two years of talks, with developed and developing nations deadlocked on sharing cuts in greenhouse gases.Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Dec 2009 | 1:35 am India court admits plea to end life of rape victim - BBC News
Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Dec 2009 | 1:29 am 26/11 accused Kasab's statement to be recorded on Friday - Sify
Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Dec 2009 | 1:11 am Chiranjeevi quits assembly, to fight for united AndhraPraja Rajyam president Chiranjeevi's resignation puts the heat on TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, whose party has strength of 92 legislators in the assembly of whom 39 are from the Telangana region.Source: The Times of India | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:25 am Uphaar victims get big relief, SC directs disbursement of Rs 5.14 cr - Times of India
Source: Nation - Google News | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:22 am Stock exchanges delay start of extended hoursMUMBAI (Reuters) - The two main bourses Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange have postponed by more than two weeks their move to bring forward the start of trading by 55 minutes, after strong protests from brokers.Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:18 am Food inflation picks up; RBI tightening seenNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Annual food prices rose at 19.95 percent in first week of December, its highest in 2009, and adding pressure on the Reserve Bank to tighten monetary policy.Source: Reuters: Top News | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:16 am We are keen on interrogating Headley, RanaNEW DELHI: India was keen on interrogating terror suspects David Headley and Tahawwur Rana and it attached highest priority to getting information from the U.S. agencies on the duo, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao told journalists here on ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Chiranjeevi may resign todayHYDERABAD: Praja Rajyam president K. Chiranjeevi is under pressure from a majority of the party leaders to resign as MLA and lead the movement for a unified Andhra Pradesh. A senior party leader said he is likely to formally announce his ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am CPI(M) has no ties with PDP, says VSTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan said here on Wednesday that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) did not have any liaison with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdul Nasir Maudany (as of ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am We are eternally hopeful: Nirupama Rao“But we would look forward to post-Copenhagen negotiations”Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Non-Telangana MLAs to visit Delhi todayTo seek support of Pawar, Mamata, Dayanidhi MaranSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Supreme Court jolt to Asif Ali ZardariNational Reconciliation Ordinance declared null and voidSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Trial run held on broad gauge section122-km Mayiladuturai–Villupuram section inspected by top railway officialsSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Court set to record ‘Kasab’ statementMUMBAI: The trial of the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attack case reached its first milestone on Wednesday when the prosecution closed its case after examining the last witness from its side. The next step is the recording of the ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am CAT 2009 will not be scrappedNEW DELHI: This year’s computerised Common Admission Test (CAT), which was marred by glitches, will not be scrapped, the examination committee said on Wednesday. — PTI ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Dinakaran not to take up judicial workBANGALORE: Ending days of suspense on whether he would preside over judicial proceedings or not, Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court P.D. Dinakaran has decided not to sit on the Bench to take up judicial matters until further ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 17 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am Tips to boost sex drive this festive seasonAre you exhausted from all that shopping, doing up your home and entertaining guests and have no time or energy left for sex? C'mon girl, you can do better than this...Source: The Times of India | 16 Dec 2009 | 10:55 pm 'No Indians allowed': Haagen Dazs admits wrong choice of wordsUS ice cream major Haagen Dazs opened its first Indian outlet in Delhi last week and put up signboards with the telling rider, 'Entry restricted only to holders of international passports.'Source: The Times of India | 16 Dec 2009 | 10:49 pm Justice Dinakaran not to hold court for now - Express Buzz
Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Dec 2009 | 10:24 pm Egypt invites Tata Motors to build Nano plant - paperMUMBAI (Reuters) - Egypt has invited Tata Motors to build a factory to make the Nano, the world's cheapest car, in the African country for the local market and sales elsewhere, the Mint newspaper reported on Thursday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Dec 2009 | 10:07 pm 'Tis the season for Santa to shape-up, study saysSYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - Santa Claus needs to lose weight, cut down on the mince pies and brandy and swap his reindeer and sleigh for a bicycle to become a healthier role model for children, an Australian public health doctor said.Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Dec 2009 | 9:49 pm Tired Shahid can't say linesShahid Kapoor had trouble dubbing for Chance pe Dance; the stress is taking a toll on his health...Source: The Times of India | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:53 pm Indian Consulate denies Headley, Rana visa papers 'missing'The Indian Consulate in Chicago said the papers related to issuance of visas to terror suspects Headley and Rana had not gone missing and the relevant information in this regard is available with the Indian government.Source: The Times of India | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:43 pm Renukacharya to be made minister, but rebels restive - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:33 pm Tiger Woods' wife Elin seeking divorce: ReportsWoods' wife will divorce the disgraced golf star and plans to spend Christmas apart after the sex scandal that has halted his career, according to media reports.Source: The Times of India | 16 Dec 2009 | 8:16 pm FACTBOX - Quotes from high-level part of Copenhagen climate talksREUTERS - Following are notable quotes from U.N. climate talks in Copenhagen on Wednesday. A summit of more than 120 world leaders will be held on Thursday and Friday to try to break the deadlock on who should cut greenhouse gas emissions, by how much and who should pay.Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Dec 2009 | 6:14 pm FEATURE - Climatic cracks of doom surface in green BhutanPUNAKHA DZONG, Bhutan (Reuters) - For centuries this monastic fortress in Bhutan's Himalayas has sheltered ancient Buddhist relics and scriptures from earthquakes, fires and Tibetan invasions.Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Dec 2009 | 6:02 pm Shinde's daughter moves SC for divorce - Times of India
Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Dec 2009 | 5:44 pm FEATURE - Sehwag proves his worth for IndiaNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Virender Sehwag is enjoying sensational form for India, thanks to his faith in his own natural aggression after an injury break as well as unusually cautious starts.Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Dec 2009 | 5:18 pm NCW slams Naik's statement on Goa rape victims - Times of India
Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Dec 2009 | 3:46 pm Bernanke named Time magazine's Person of the YearWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was named Person of the Year by Time magazine on Wednesday, giving him a high-profile boost as he tries to fend off proposals that might weaken the Fed's independence.Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Dec 2009 | 3:31 pm Tamil Nadu teachers told to mind their blousesTeachers in government schools are unhappy over a recent circular sent by the school education department asking chief and district education officers to instruct teachers to dress decently.Source: The Times of India | 16 Dec 2009 | 2:37 pm
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