Amended Registration Act awaits enforcement

Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu Registration Act of 1908, which was amended in November 2008 and for which Presidential assent was obtained in 2009, to protect public interest is awaiting enforcement for nearly a year. The objective of the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Fire at IGI airport

New Delhi: A fire broke out at the basement of a building under construction in terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Monday. There were no casualties. One of the faulty UPS batteries at the site caught fire and heavy ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Airports put on maximum alert

NEW DELHI: In the wake of Friday’s bid by a Nigerian to blow up a Detroit-bound Northwest Airlines flight and due to the holiday and festival season, all international and domestic airports in India are on a state of “maximum ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

All police complaints to be treated as FIRs

New Delhi: Faced with repeated public grievances on non-registration of cases by the police, the Home Ministry has decided to issue a circular to all States asking them to ensure that all complaints received by the police be treated as ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Graft alleged

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: INTUC leader G. Subodhan has alleged corruption in the Hantex move to procure handloom material from the private sector for its new ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Pennagaram by-poll scheduled for January 20 cancelled: CEC

Election Commission to issue order rescinding earlier notice
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Krishna’s counsel to Tharoor

New Delhi: Distancing himself from Shashi Tharoor’s criticism on Twitter of new visa rules for foreigners, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said South Block had “gone along” with the Ministry of Home Affairs with ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Japan hopes India will ratify CTBT

For greater exchange of information on trade in high technology material with dual use
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Railway staff seek action against constable

TAMBARAM: Motormen, guards and station masters affiliated to different trade unions staged to a protest at the Tambaram railway station, seeking action against a police constable who assaulted their colleague at the Chengalpattu railway ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

IT job market on the rise again?

BANGALORE: The information technology sector is hiring again after a lengthy period of layoffs and recruitment freeze. In the last three months, several IT companies have ratcheted up middle and entry-level recruitment. The smile is back ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Escort jeep of minister collides with school bus, 5 injured!

Five people including four policemen were injured when the escort jeep of Union minister of state for Minority Affairs Salman Khurshid collided with a school bus here today, officials said on Monday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Tharoor remarks on visa rules "callous": BJP!

BJP on Monday described Shashi Tharoor`s tweet on new visa rules as "callous" and said the government should clarify its position on the issue instead of "speaking in different voices".
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

New visa rules to have no impact on tourism: Minister !

The Tourism Ministry Monday insisted the new visa rules would not affect inflow of visitors and dismissed as a "joke" the apprehension of Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Prachanda seeks clarification on Gen Kapoor`s remarks!

Prachanda, who earlier blamed India for the deepening political crisis in the country, today sought clarification from New Delhi about the reported remarks of Indian Army Chief.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Japanese PM for concrete steps to raise bilateral trade!

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Monday pitched for intensifying bilateral trade with India, particularly in infrastructure and technology, during his meetings with the doyens of Indian business and industry.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Congress alone can tackle big challenges before country: PM!

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the country was facing "big challenges" like regionalism, naxalism and communalism, and the Congress alone has the capacity to tackle them.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

PM enquired about Kandhamal riot victims during Orissa visit!

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh enquired from a Congress delegation about the situation in Kandhamal, the scene of last year`s communal riots, during his brief visit to the state.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Tiwari sorry but insists he is innocent!

A defiant ND Tiwari on Monday said the allegations of involvement in a sex romp were baseless.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Resign to exert pressure: TDP to Cong MPs, ministers, MLAs!

The TDP has demanded that Congress MPs hailing from Telangana region quit their posts immediately to exert pressure on its high command on the creation of a separate state.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Krishna disapproves of Twitter Tharoor`s visa remarks!

Disapproving of his junior minister Shashi Tharoor airing his differences with government policy in public, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna Monday said the government will go by the Home Ministry`s guidelines and stressed that differences over issues should not be aired in public.
Source: Zee News : India National | 28 Dec 2009 | 5:40 pm

Managers can`t be workmen: Bombay HC!

Managers cannot be termed workmen, the Bombay High Court has held, in a significant verdict that throws light on a vexed issue on who constitutes a workman in the post-liberalisation era.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

Lalu, Nitish take jibes at each other!

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Monday said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was behaving like a "king" by holding Cabinet meeting on a hill at Rajgir, a charge denied by Kumar.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

NC seeks withdrawal of laws brought in J-K after 1953!

The National Conference on Monday demanded withdrawal of all the laws enforced in Jammu and Kashmir after 1953, saying such a measure would avoid thrusting of "puppet governments" on the people.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

Swine flu: Four deaths in last 24 hours in Gujarat!

Four more people, including a 14-year-old girl, have succumbed to swine flu in Gujarat, taking the death toll due to the disease in the state to 95, health officials said here today.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

Fire at upcoming terminal at IGI airport, none injured!

A fire broke out at the basement of an under-construction building of Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport here Monday evening but there was no casualty.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

High rate of suicide in Kerala, a cause for concern: CM!

Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on Monday said though the state had made good progress in human resources development, its high rate of suicide was a major concern.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

No change in green cover in 5 Delhi districts, decline in one!

In two years since 2005, there has been no change in the status of the green cover in five districts of the national capital while it has declined in east Delhi due to tree felling, says a government report.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

BJP does well in civic bodies elections in Chhattisgarh!

The ruling BJP has done well in the civic body elections in Chhattisgarh, winning six out of nine municipal corporations.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

Pilgrim rush to Vaishno Devi touches all-time high!

Obliterating all previous records, over 80 lakh pilgirms visited the holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi, nestled in Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir, this year.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

Youth stages own kidnapping to please girlfriend; exposed!

A youth who allegedly concocted a plan to please his girlfriend by stage managing his own kidnapping and making a demand of Rs 20 lakh to his father, was arrested along with his associate here, police said on Monday.
Source: Zee News : States | 28 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm

Jap PM visit rescues $90 billion Delhi to Mumbai corridor

JBIC to pitch in with $75 m towards initial fund; government to put in equal amount.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:30 pm

R-Power commissions first unit of Rosa plant

Will add 3000 mw capacity by Mar '12.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:27 pm

3G auction in mid-February

Tender notice likely January 7, closing date for applications by month-end.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:18 pm

Naresh Goyal's Jet Airways stake dilution to be 10%

Lower stake sale for QIP owing to higher share price of Jet.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:15 pm

Will FII inflows top all-time high?

Calendar year 2009 has been more about ups than downs for equities. There is a chance it might close out with a bang.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:12 pm

Mercury may rise in Delhi, foggy days ahead - Times of India


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Mercury may rise in Delhi, foggy days ahead
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Despite a marginal rise in temperatures in the past two days, Delhiites continued to shiver with the minimum staying below the six degree mark. On Monday, the minimum was slightly more than Sunday — at 5.7 degree Celsius, one degree below ...
Delhi shivers at 5.5 degreesHindustan Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:05 pm

Three held for double-money con in Mumbai

Probe reveals several people from the city as well as other states have made investments with the firm that began operations a few years ago.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:03 pm

Cops refuse to book Mumbai's water thief

Police stations turn down NGO's plea to file plaint against water mafia kingpin.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:01 pm

Qaeda wing says behind attack on U.S. plane - web

DUBAI8 (Reuters) - A regional wing of al Qaeda said it was behind the failed Christmas Day bombing of a U.S. passenger plane, which was meant to avenge U.S. attacks on the group in Yemen, according to a web statement posted on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 pm

Junior officers in Mumbai promised rank bonanza in the coming year

The state home department is considering a proposal to grant one step promotion to all junior policemen at the time of retirement.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:59 pm

Mira Road man held with fake passport

According to police, specific information was received by unit VIII of the crime branch that a man would be arriving near Andheri-Kurla Road with a fake passport to meet someone.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:58 pm

Abductors wanted passes for New Year party by their victim in Mumbai

Accused wanted free passes, but when they learnt of their victim's background, they decided to make a ransom call.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:56 pm

Qaeda group says responsible for Detroit air incident

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A regional wing of al Qaeda claimed responsibility on Monday for a failed Christmas Day attack on a U.S.-bound passenger plane, saying it was to avenge U.S. attacks on the group in Yemen.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:53 pm

India, Japan waltz closer, to sign mega deal today - Hindustan Times


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India, Japan waltz closer, to sign mega deal today
Hindustan Times
India and Japan waltzed closer to one another over a carefully choreographed but hectic 24 hours across Delhi and Mumbai. With China poised to surpass Japan as Asia’s largest — and world’s second largest — economy as early as 2010, ...
Japan hopes India will ratify CTBTThe Hindu
Japan PM promises to link rupee with yen to boost FDIBusiness Standard
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:53 pm

'We had to support Soren' - Hindustan Times


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'We had to support Soren'
Hindustan Times
In 2004, the BJP was gunning for him. But five years is a long time in politics. On Monday, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren shared the dais with NDA convenor Sharad Yadav and BJP leader Yashwant Sinha. Five years ago, the BJP had stalled ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:51 pm

Tharoor ticked off for visa tweet - Hindustan Times


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Tharoor ticked off for visa tweet
Hindustan Times
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Monday rebuked his junior minister, Shashi Tharoor, for publicly airing his differences on government policy. Trying to soften Tharoor's “liberality vs security debate” on twitter, a social networking site, ...
Krishna's counsel to TharoorThe Hindu
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