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Anand Vihar Metro line flagged off!The Delhi Metro`s Anand Vihar line, close to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, was flagged off on Wednesday and will be open to the public on Thursday.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:33 am Fidayeen strike in Srinagar, gun battle on!After a lull, Srinagar is back in the grip of terror Wednesday when four terrorist attacked CRPF men stationed in the Lal Chowk area of the city.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:33 am Delhi HC pulls up MCD for demolishing night shelter!The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the MCD for demolishing a night shelter in the name of beautification drive and the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in the city.Source: Zee News : States | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:33 am Amar Singh quits all Samajwadi Party posts!Amar Singh today resigned as general secreatry and other posts in the Samajwadi Party.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am Racist attacks: Violence occurs in big cities, says Oz Dy PM!Australian Deputy PM Julia Gillard insists that her country is safe for students and said "acts of violence" occur in big cities around the world.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am `D-gang example of criminal terrorism fusion`!D-Company poses a threat to the US security interests in S Asia, a Congressional report has said.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am India on verge of disaster on farm front: Swaminathan!MS Swaminathan, top farm scientist and one of the architects of India`s green revolution, has warned that the country would face a food crisis if agriculture and farmers were ignored.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am Maoist-infested states form task force to tackle Naxals!The Maoist-infested states, including Jharkhand and Maharashtra, have set up a special task force in their bid to jointly tackle the Naxal problem, a senior West Bengal police officer said.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am Bomb threat in Mumbai, security tightened!Security has been tightened at the CST railway station and other sensitive locations in Mumbai Wednesday following a threat to carry out explosions this afternoon, officials said.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am Russian rape case: John Fernandes surrenders!John Fernandes, accused of raping a 25-year-old Russian girl here last month, surrendered before the Goa crime branch Wednesday afternoon, police said.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am Jyoti Basu critical, on ventilator support!Jyoti Basu, suffering from pneumonia, is in a critical condition.Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am US asks Pakistan to hunt down and extradite Illiyas KashmiriUS authorities have asked Pakistan to hunt down and extradite the dreaded terrorist.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:29 am Detroit's big three post double digit fall in 2009 salesThe big three US automakers - Ford, Chrysler and General Motors - saw their US sales decline by double digits in 2009 as growing unemployment and a sluggish economy curbed demand for vehicles.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:27 am Andhra Bank up on biz plansAndhra Bank ended at Rs 109, stronger by 1.5%, on the BSE.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:27 am DB Corp dazzles on Day 1The stock opened at Rs 250 and touched a high of Rs 274 and a low of Rs 235 during the day.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:23 am South Korea court says no divorce for sexless marriageSouth Korean courts have been trying to slow down the divorce rate in the country for the past few years, after the number of divorces had almost doubled in the decade.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:20 am MindTree ranked second in Asia in corporate governance pollLeading IT firm MindTree has been ranked second in Asia in the Corporate governance poll 2009 conducted by Asiamoney magazine.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:19 am BHEL bags order to set up solar plant in KarnatakaBharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has bagged a Rs 42 crore contract from the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited for setting up of an eco-friendly grid-interactive solar plant of three mw capacity, on a turnkey basis in the state.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:14 am When Robert Pattinson chipped his tooth because of flossingThe 28-year-old star has stepped into the shoes of actress Rachelle Lefevre as vampire Victoria in the third movie Twilight: Eclipse.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:13 am Three killed in Pakistani-administered Kashmir bombing - BBC News
Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:12 am Naga Sadhus to campaign against global warming during Kumbh MelaNew Delhi, Jan 6: The Naga Sadhus are planning to use the upcoming 'Kumbh Mela' as a medium to promote a campaign against global warming.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:10 am BHEL bags order to set up solar plant in KarnatakaThe contract is for setting up of a solar photovoltaic power plant at Yapalaniddi village in Raichur district of North Karnataka.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:06 am Fiat plans small car for Indian marketItalian auto maker Fiat today said it plans to develop a small car, specifically for the Indian market, although it has deferred the launch of its super hatchback Bravo in India.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:05 am Anand Vihar Metro line flagged off - Hindustan Times
Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:03 am Policeman killed, 3 civilians injured in terrorist attack in SrinagarA policeman was today killed and three civilians were injured as terrorists struck in the heart of Srinagar.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:02 am Truck prices moving northCommercial vehicle makers including Tata Motors, Volvo and Ashok Leyland have hiked or are considering raising prices of trucks by up to four per cent this month to offset rising input costs, even as the segment saw return of demand.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:01 am Basu on ventilator, condition 'very critical'The condition of 95-year-old Marxist leader Jyoti Basu, hospitalised with pneumonia, turned "very critical" today and he was put on a ventilator after developing acute breathing problems.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:01 am ONGC exits Trinidad and Tobago gas blockOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has been forced to exit from a gas block in Trinidad and Tobago after its partner Lakshmi N Mittal walked out of the project.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:01 am Jyoti Basu on ventilator; condition said to be 'very critical'A medical bulletin issued by the hospital said, "Basu has been put on ventilation, following acute respiratory problem due to deteriorating lung condition."Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 3:00 am Australia asks India not to fuel 'hysteria' over student's killing - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:59 am Sri Lanka Tamils back war-winning general for presidentCOLOMBO (Reuters) - The political proxy of the Tamil Tigers unanimously backed on Wednesday the presidential bid of the general who crushed the separatists in May, saying it was the only way to thwart incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa's re-election.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:59 am Bomber kills three soldiers in Pakistani KashmirMUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military school in Pakistan-ruled Kashmir on Wednesday, killing three soldiers, the military said.Pakistan's portion of the...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:58 am Australia asks India not to fuel 'hysteria' over student's killingDeputy prime minister Julia Gillard insisted that her country is safe for all international students, and said 'acts of violence' occur in big cities around the world.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:55 am The Maharaja, the State, and the Templehe biography is a tribute to the oneness of the Maharaja, the State and the Temple -- forming an integrated soul,' wrote Dr A P J Abdul Kaiam about the autobiography of HH Uthradom Tirunal Marthanda V...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:52 am The lives of the poor have no valueeware. If you are poor, go to a municipal or government hospital and seek medical help, chances are that anything can be done to you and if it affects your life or livelihood, there is nothing can be ...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:52 am A fifth wedding for the S African Presidentouth Africa's President Jacob Zuma got married for the fifth time on Monday to Tobeka Madiba at the village of Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal province.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:52 am Fidayeens attack CRPF camp in heart of SrinagarOne policeman was killed and six civilians were injured when a group of heavily armed fidayeen (suicide bombers) attacked a paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force camp located in Lal Chowk, at the...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:52 am ED likely to arrest Koda under PMLAFormer Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, who is currently in judicial custody till January 19 in connection with a disproportionate assets case, is likely to be arrested soon by the Enforcement Directorate under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:51 am Demand for cement rises on realty recoveryThe key benchmark indices continued to remain flat in the afternoon trades today. While pharma, realty and oil & gas stocks rose, IT and metal counters were under pressure.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:51 am Differently abled staff to get equal insurance benefitsThe Centre on Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that differently-abled government employees will be eligible for equal benefits for the postal life insurance policy with maximum limit of Rs 5 la...Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:51 am Securitymen on their toes for Bangladesh premier's visitNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian intelligence and security agencies are working in close coordination with their counterparts in Dhaka to safeguard Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her three-day visit to India, starting Sunday.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:50 am Four injured in Kashmir attack, JuM claims responsibilitySrinagar, Jan 6 (IANS) Four men were injured Wednesday after fidayeen guerrillas lobbed grenades and fired at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers at Lal Chowk in the heart of the city here, authorities said.Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:50 am New Jimi Hendrix album to mark his 40th death anniversaryIt is also believed a new album is being made out of hitherto unreleased studio material.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:48 am Fiat plans to unveil small car in India in 2012"This small car is a very important step for the Indian market. Fiat has the technology to make small cars and we want to bring it to India," Rajeev Kapoor, president and CEO Fiat India Automobiles said.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:44 am Rupee at 11-wk high in line with Asian peersMUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee strengthened to its highest level in 11 weeks on Wednesday afternoon boosted by a report calling for a yuan revaluation and following the domestic stock market's rise to a 22-month peak early.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:40 am Two killed, 4 injured in Srinagar terrorist attack; gunbattle on - Zee News
Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:40 am 16-year-old girl commits suicide in KanpurApparently upset over her father scolding her because of neglecting her studies, 16-year-old Kala Verma committed suicide by immolating herself.Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:38 am Cop killed, 3 civilians hurt in Srinagar attack; gunbattle onA police constable was killed and three civilians, including a journalist, were injured as terrorists struck in the heart of Srinagar, entering a hotel lobbing grenades. Exchange of fire is on.Source: The Times of India | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:21 am Fiat plans to unveil small car in India in 2012NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Fiat plans to launch a small car in India in 2012, designed specifically for the local market, a senior company official said on Wednesday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jan 2010 | 2:17 am India, Zambia to Enhance Trade and Commerce Ties - Outlook
Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Jan 2010 | 1:19 am Amar Singh quits as Samajwadi Party Gen Secy - IBNLive.com
Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Jan 2010 | 1:17 am Hyundai expects to stay on top in tougher India marketNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co is bracing for tougher competition in India as more global rivals attack the small-car segment, but said it would continue to be a top player due to its big volumes and sprawling sales network.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jan 2010 | 1:09 am Tiger's hold on top spot could be in jeopardy, says OgilvyKAPALUA, Hawaii (Reuters) - The self-imposed absence of Tiger Woods from the PGA Tour could pave the way for someone else to take over as world number one this year, according to Australian Geoff Ogilvy.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:53 am Amar Singh resigns as general secretary of Samajwadi PartyAmar Singh on Wednesday resigned as general secretary and from other posts in the Samajwadi Party citing "health reasons" amid speculation over deepening differences with party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.Source: The Times of India | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:51 am Injury-plagued Sri Lanka recall Jayawardene as coverDHAKA (Reuters) - Sri Lanka have recalled former captain Mahela Jayawardene and two other players as injury cover for the ongoing tri-series one-day tournament in Bangladesh, a senior team official said on Wednesday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:50 am Hard Kaur amongst 50 Sexiest Asian WomenSource: The Times of India | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am Jyoti Basu critical, on ventilator - Economic Times
Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:40 am Train traffic disrupted across StateHYDERABAD: Train services in several parts of the State, Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra districts in particular, were thoroughly disrupted following rail rokos staged by the supporters of unified State. Several long distance trains were ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Cold wave claims 125 lives in countryNEW DELHI: With temperature dipping below normal and snowfall in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh and the Kashmir valley, normal life was affected for the fourth day on Tuesday, and more than 125 deaths were reported. — ANI ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Rathore charged with abetment to suicideCHANDIGARH: The Haryana police registered a third First Information Report against the former Director-General of Police, S.P.S. Rathore, on Tuesday, under Section 306 of the IPC charging him with abetment to suicide of the budding tennis ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Girl ‘sexually assaulted’ by her father’s friendsHYDERABAD: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by two of her father’s friends and forced into prostitution in Saroornagar. The Saroornagar police registered a criminal case following a complaint lodged by the ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Half-burnt body of Indian found in New South WalesMelbourne: Days after 21-year-old Nitin Garg was stabbed to death here, the Australian police on Tuesday said a partially-charred body of another Indian youth was found in New South Wales, even as Canberra asked New Delhi not to whip up ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Chiranjeevi warns of naxalite infiltrationNEW DELHI: Even as the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments showed more interest in the return of peace and normality to the State, representatives of eight major political parties expressed contradicting views at Tuesday’s all-party ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am New charge against RathoreCHANDIGARH: The Haryana police registered a third First Information Report against the former Director-General of Police, S.P.S. Rathore, on Tuesday, under Section 306 of the IPC charging him with abetment to suicide of the budding tennis ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Experts warn of ‘climate refugees’Declaration says increase in temperature bodes ill for coastal communitiesSource: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Arogyasri campsKARIMNAGAR: The district administration has decided to conduct Rajiv Arogyasri mega health camps from January 8 to 30 in various parts of the district. The corporate hospital doctors would conduct the camps and treat patients free of cost. ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Advisory for Indians studying in AustraliaNEW DELHI: The Government of India on Tuesday cautioned Indians about the perils of studying in Australia, saying that incidents of robbery and assault, particularly in Melbourne, had seen an increase in recent years. While not discouraging ...Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Cold waves in northern India claim 157 lives - Sify
Source: Nation - Google News | 5 Jan 2010 | 11:50 pm Wipro tops list of H-1B visa professionals in 2009With 1,964 H-1B visas in 2009, Wipro has topped the list of firms that got the coveted US visas. Microsoft with 1,318 visas came next, with Intel (723) in third place, while Google with 211 in 25th place brought up the rear.Source: The Times of India | 5 Jan 2010 | 10:59 pm The parent's wishlist for 2010Wouldn't we all like to change a few things in this new year! We spoke to a few parents who had their own wishlist....Source: The Times of India | 5 Jan 2010 | 10:22 pm Voices demanding justice for Ruchika fill cyberspace - Hindustan Times
Source: Nation - Google News | 5 Jan 2010 | 10:16 pm Acts of violence occur in big cities: Australian deputy PMAs India issued a travel advisory for Australia following the attacks on its citizens, Oz deputy PM Julia Gillard insisted that her country is safe and said "acts of violence" occur in big cities around the world.Source: The Times of India | 5 Jan 2010 | 9:51 pm I'm boring and single: DeepikaDespite being down with the flu, Deepika Padukone had a blast on her birthday with Abhishek Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar....Source: The Times of India | 5 Jan 2010 | 9:35 pm Expect more U.S. charges vs Rajaratnam - prosecutorsNEW YORK (Reuters) - Indicted Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam faces expanded charges of insider trading and allegations that he earned $36 million in illicit profits, double the amount previously alleged, U.S. prosecutors said on Tuesday.Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jan 2010 | 8:03 pm Obama says bomb attempt an intelligence 'screw-up'WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The attempted Christmas Day bombing of a U.S. airliner was a potentially disastrous "screw up" by the intelligence community, President Barack Obama said on Tuesday as he vowed urgent action to tighten air security.Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jan 2010 | 7:24 pm Google revamps its mobile strategy with new phoneMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Google Inc took the wraps off a new smartphone that it will sell directly to consumers, aiming to boost its position in the emerging mobile Internet market by exerting greater control over the new generation of Web-surfing devices.Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jan 2010 | 7:11 pm Jihadists waiting to strike India - Economic Times
Source: Nation - Google News | 5 Jan 2010 | 4:36 pm Running shoes may damage your knees, hipsSource: The Times of India | 5 Jan 2010 | 3:09 pm Is '3 Idiots' the new 'Sholay'?The film, being tipped as the next Sholay of Indian cinema by trade pundits, has already grossed Rs 240 crore worldwide in only 10 days and may touch the Rs 300 crore figure by the time it finishes its run.Source: The Times of India | 5 Jan 2010 | 3:05 pm NRI spends Rs 114cr for two floors at Burj"What better address than 'B R Shetty, 100, Burj Khalifa, Dubai'," was the first reaction of the NRI entrepreneur when asked about his latest acquisition: a couple of floors in the world's tallest building.Source: The Times of India | 5 Jan 2010 | 2:42 pm Congress govt puts off decision on TelanganaNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Congress-ruled government postponed on Tuesday a decision to carve a new state out of Andhra Pradesh, sparking immediate protests from supporters and opponents of the idea.Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jan 2010 | 5:42 am
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