Convict absconding for 14 years held!

A murder convict who was absconding for last 14 years has been arrested from Vikas Nagar area, officials said Wednesday.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Surrender policy may end up as infiltration: Azad!

Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today expressed fears over the new surrender policy for youths in PoK proposed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, saying the initiative may end up as another way of infiltration.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Birhor tribe likes large families!

The primitive Birhor tribe doesn`t want to suffer the fate of the Bo tribe in the Andamans which has become extinct after the death of its only surviving member recently and thinks large families are the solution.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

SRK-Sena row: Uddhav returns security!

Responding to Maha CM Chavan`s warning against violence, Sena no. 2 returned his security on Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Kerala plans high-speed rail corridors, DMRC to conduct study!

The Kerala government has decided to explore the viability of developing two high- speed rail corridors between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargode and between Kochi and Palakkad.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Save water bodies, says Azad!

Highlighting the need to save water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad has said everyone should contribute his bit in protecting them.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Four killed in road mishap!

Four persons were killed and 19 others injured five of them seriously, when two trucks collided in this district of Bihar, police said.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Rainfall likely in Uttar Pradesh!

Light to moderate rainfall is likely in parts of Uttar Pradesh Wednesday and Thursday, the weatherman has said.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Hansraj College shut after student`s death!

A day after a 23-year-old visually challenged student of Hansraj College in Delhi University was found hanging in his hostel room, the college admin Wednesday called a meeting of the hostel committee to look into the matter.
Source: Zee News : States | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed for fifth day!

Kashmir Valley remained cut off from the rest of the country for the fifth day Wednesday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic due to snowfall and landslides triggered by heavy rains.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Australian police delay release of survey on racism !

The release of a research paper providing evidence that Indian students in Melbourne feel racially targeted was delayed by the Australian police.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Vayalar Ravi to be airlifted from Abidjan!

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, who was injured in a car crash in Liberia, will be air lifted to India by a special aircraft Wednesday from Abidjan, the capital of Cote d`Ivoire.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Miraculous escape for Omar Abdullah as vehicle catches fire!

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had a miraculous escape last night when the engine of his official vehicle caught fire filling the entire jeep with smoke.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Bodies of 17 Army personnel killed in avalanche sent home!

Bodies of 17 Army personnel, including an officer, killed in an avalanche at Khilanmarg in North Kashmir on Monday were flown to their home towns by two special flights today.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Sukna scam: Charges against Lt Prakash to be framed today!

The charges against former Military Secretary Lt General (retired) Avadesh Prakash in connection with the Sukna land scam are expected to be framed in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Amarnath pilgrimage to start July 1!

The annual Amarnath pilgrimage to a cave shrine devoted to Hindu God Shiva, located in south Kashmir, will start July 1 and last till Aug 24 this year, according to an official of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

India wants `credible answers` from Oz over attacks!

Concerned over a series of attacks on its nationals, India on Wednesday sought "credible answers" from Australia so that it could send a clear message to worried parents of more than 120,000 Indian students here.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Two lakh Indians live illegally in US: Report!

In 2009, India accounted for the third highest increase in the number of illegal immigrants in the US in ten years, according to a new government report, though only two percent of all illegal immigrants were Indians.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Gadkari leads BJP protest against price rise!

In his first show of strength in the capital after he became president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday led a protest against the rise in food prices.
Source: Zee News : India National | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am

Tom Cruise back for Mission: Impossible 4

Cruise, 47, last appeared in Mission: Impossible III after which he was fired by Paramount studio head Sumner Redstone, reports Radar Online.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:26 am

FM hopeful of economy growing by more than 7.2% this fiscal

'Despite the stress, India has been able to withstand the recessionary trend better than most other economies and is a front-runner in leading the global recovery process,' he said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:25 am

BREAKING NEWS: NIA appoints new director general

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today, appointed SC Sinha as its new director general.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:21 am

Reports of AIADMK joining hands with Congress mere speculation

'There is no question of dumping any ally. DMK is a trusted ally. We have good relations with that party both at the Central and at the state level,' said party spokesman Shakeel Ahmed.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:18 am

Banks pitch for long term infra bonds, await cues

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee will present the budget on Feb 26. Infrastructure projects require loans for 15-20 years, but banks do not have access to long-term funds.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:17 am

Kirloskar Brothers rubs gains, down 2%

The stock erased all its gains and slipped to a low of Rs 229. The scrip finally ended at Rs 230, down 2% from its previous close. The counter clocked volumes of 661,000 shares on the BSE.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:14 am

What is your fondest memory of the cartoon characters Tom & Jerry?

Iconic cartoon characters Tom & Jerry complete 70 years, today.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:13 am

Opera Software to introduce faster browser for iPhone

Opera said the browser would offer consumers up to six times faster download speeds than Apple's own, and cut data traffic by up to 90%.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:11 am

Star India approaches HC for telecast of 'Sach Ka Saamna'

Broadcast major Star India today approached the Delhi High Court seeking its direction to the Centre not to interfere in the broadcast of the second season of its controversial TV show 'Sach Ka Saamna'.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:11 am

In Ahmedabad, not just patnis, even patis accept wohs

Couples in 'open marriages' say the arrangement affords space and keeps the love fresh.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:10 am

DLF to raise Rs 1,000 cr; hints at rise in housing prices

The country's biggest realty player DLF today said it plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through unsecured loans by the end of this month, while hinting that prices in the housing segment could witness an increase.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:09 am

'Utsav no longer an NID student'

The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, has decided not to take any action against Utsav Sharma who attacked former Haryana DGP, SPS Rathore.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:08 am

Trai seeks industry views on 4G

In a development that may pour cold water on 3G mobile telephony, telecom regulator the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) today sought views from the industry and other stakeholders on the next generation technology that offers broadband services much faster speed than the existing technologies or 3G.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:07 am

Next yr, rocket from Bopal to Ellisbridge in just 20 mins

The project to establish the link will finish in a year.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:06 am

Boycott IPL-3, Andhra sports minister tells Deccan Chargers

The Telangana issue has spilled over into the IPL with Andhra sports minister KV Reddy asking Deccan Chargers to boycott the tournament if no match is played in Hyderabad.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:03 am

Honda expands airbag recall as more Toyotas probed

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co said it would recall another 440,000 cars around the world for faulty airbags as rival Toyota Motor Corp faced further probes over its largest-ever safety crisis.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:53 am

BSF admits it killed Srinagar teenager - India Today


The Hindu

BSF admits it killed Srinagar teenager
India Today
The Border Security Force (BSF) has admitted that one of its personnel had killed a teenager in Srinagar last week. The BSF said its inquiry had identified Constable Lakhwinder Kumar as being involved in the killing of 16-year-old Zahid Farooq Sheikh. ...
Indian forces say may have shot Kashmir teenagerAFP
BSF admits killing Kashmiri teenagerOneindia
BSF says its personnel involved in teenager's killingPress Trust of India
Kashmir Observer -Rising Kashmir -Thaindian.com
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Source: Nation - Google News | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:50 am

Pakistan says "credible information" that Mehsud dead

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan said on Wednesday it had information suggesting that Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud had died of wounds inflicted in a U.S. drone aircraft attack in January.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:49 am

Comm Min to take up new applications to set up SEZs tomorrow

The Commerce Ministry will take up fresh applications for setting up special economic zones tomorrow even as more developers are seeking extra time to execute their projects due to slackening demand for commercial space.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:49 am

We have reasonable tools to tame inflationary expectations: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today said it has reasonable tools to tame inflationary expectations, which along with short supply of food items, is fuelling price rise.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:46 am

Railways register over 7% growth in freight traffic

Railways have carried 730.96 million tonnes (MT) of goods from April 2009 to January 2010, registering over seven per cent growth in freight traffic.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:43 am

BHEL bags 330-MW hydro power project in J&K

State-run BHEL today said it has bagged a Rs 495 crore order for setting up a 330-MW hydro-electric power project in Jammu & Kashmir.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:38 am

TDN's presence in 50 cities by yr-end; invest Rs 500 cr

Tikona Digital Networks, a wireless internet broadband service provider, today said it will expand its presence to 50 cities across the country by the end of this year with an investment of Rs 500 crore.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:33 am

BJP protest in Delhi over prise rise, Gadkari slams UPA - Press Trust of India


The Hindu

BJP protest in Delhi over prise rise, Gadkari slams UPA
Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) Chanting anti-government slogans, thousands of BJP workers today hit the streets of Delhi to protest against price rise with party chief Nitin Gadkari accusing the UPA of presiding over a Rs 2.8 lakh crore "big scandal" by ...
Gadkari may've nine gen secysEconomic Times
JP Considers Increasing General Secretaries To Cover Weaker Sectionsindia-server.com
Gadkari formally elected BJP presidentTimes of India
Hindustan Times -Daily News & Analysis -Calcutta Telegraph
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Source: Nation - Google News | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:31 am

Maoist rebels blow up railway track in Orissa - Oneindia


Oneindia

Maoist rebels blow up railway track in Orissa
Oneindia
Bhalulata Village (Orissa), Feb 10 (ANI): Suspected Maoist rebels blew up a stretch of a railway track near Bhalulata in the Sundergarh region of of Orissa on Wednesday. Eight bogies of a goods train has been derailed and train services between ...
Suspected Maoists blow up track in Orissa, goods train derailsNetIndian
Maoists blow up rail track in Sundergarh districtEconomic Times
Maoists blow up Railway Tracks in OrissaBreakingNewsOnline.
Press Trust of India -Hindustan Times -Express Buzz
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Source: Nation - Google News | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:17 am

Surya Roshni to invest Rs 20k cr to set up steel, power plants

Lighting major Surya Roshni today said it will invest Rs 20,000 crore in the next few years for setting up steel manufacturing and power plants, through an associate company.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:10 am

Pranab Mukherjee sees FY10 GDP growth at 7.75 pct

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday pegged 2009/10 economic growth at around 7.75 percent, higher than the government's forecast, and a top adviser said the coming budget could provide a map for exiting stimulus measures.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:10 am

RBI deputy governor not in favour of inflation target

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn said on Wednesday he was not in favour of targeting inflation and said domestic growth drivers would depend on significant increases in capital inflows.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Feb 2010 | 1:52 am

RBI to watch prices before action - adviser

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will watch the price situation before taking any action on the monetary front, a top government adviser said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Feb 2010 | 1:51 am

BSF admits its personnel involved in J&K teen's killing

The BSF on Wednesday said one of its personnel was "prima facie" involved in the killing of a 16-year-old youth last week, which had sparked protests in the Kashmir valley, and he has now been handed over to local police.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Feb 2010 | 1:16 am

China says ties with India friendly, cooperative despite AGNI-3 testing - Economic Times


World News

China says ties with India friendly, cooperative despite AGNI-3 testing
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Amid reports that a successful test of AGNI-3 by India poses threat to China, Beijing has said that ties with New Delhi are friendly and cooperative. India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable missile on Sunday, putting China's major ...
India And China Are On Friendly Terms Claims Chinaindia-server.com
'India, China Do Not Pose A Threat To Each Other'RTT News
Agni-III: India, China do not pose a threat to each otherPress Trust of India

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Source: Nation - Google News | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:38 am

Ruchika case: Rathore''s bail hearing to be heard on March 10 - Hindustan Times


Oneindia

Ruchika case: Rathore''s bail hearing to be heard on March 10
Hindustan Times
A Chandigarh district court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of the Ruchika molestation case, which involves former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore, to March 10 on medical grounds. Rathore was on Monday punched and stabbed thrice ...
Rathore bail plea hearing adjourned till March 10Sify
Utsav was making film on RuchikaIndian Express
Student stabs Rathore outside courtThe Hindu
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Source: Nation - Google News | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:36 am

Fearing Sena, Mumbai cinemas stop 'MNIK' bookings

Over 1000 Shiv Sainiks have been detained ahead of the release of SRK starrer 'My Name is Khan' after the party stepped up protests against the film. Some theatres have stopped advance bookings for 'MNIK'.
Source: The Times of India | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:35 am

Oil ministry to submit fuel price review on Wednesday

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Oil ministry will send its recommendations on a proposal to review fuel pricing to the cabinet later on Wednesday, oil minister Murli Deora told reporters.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:30 am

Govt can attempt stimulus exit in budget - PM adviser

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government could provide a roadmap for exiting from the fiscal stimulus when it presents its budget on Feb. 26, C. Rangarajan, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:24 am

It’s moratorium on Bt brinjal: Jairam


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Telangana Congress MLAs’ poser to Centre


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Google bid to regain momentum


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Innocent people will not be affected, says Chidambaram


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

End violence and come for talks, Chidambaram tells Maoists


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

“It is up to West Bengal to seize illegal arms”


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Research on GM crops may slow down


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

‘Grievance Day to ensure transparency’


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Tribal people evicted from encroached land in Wayanad


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Shiv Sena vandalises multiplexes


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

India unhappy for being kept out of Afghan meet: PM to tell Turkish Prez - Hindustan Times


Hurriyet Daily News

India unhappy for being kept out of Afghan meet: PM to tell Turkish Prez
Hindustan Times
Pakistan has offered to mediate with Taliban factions in return for a friendly Afghanistan and ways to stem the growing Indian presence there, the New York Times reported citing Pakistani and American officials. Press Trust Of India India's unhappiness ...
Turkish President Abdullah Gul to coordinate anti-terrorOneindia
After Pak-induced snub, Turkey tries to make up to IndiaTimes of India
Turkey agrees to work closely with India on global terrorismThe Hindu
Indian Express -india-server.com -Daily News & Analysis
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Source: Nation - Google News | 9 Feb 2010 | 11:39 pm

Pakistan offers to talk to Taliban to stem India's influence: NYT - Times of India


Indian Express

Pakistan offers to talk to Taliban to stem India's influence: NYT
Times of India
NEW YORK: Pakistan has offered to mediate with Taliban factions in return for a friendly Afghanistan and ways to stem the growing Indian presence there, the New York Times reported citing Pakistani and American officials. Pakistan has told the US it ...
Pakistan Will Mediate With Taliban, Curtail Indian Presence Thereindia-server.com
Pak to discuss India's offer at inter-ministerial meetingThe Hindu
Pakistan likely respond to India's offer to resume talks on WednesdayAll India Radio
Hindustan Times -SAMAA TV -Oneindia
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Source: Nation - Google News | 9 Feb 2010 | 11:04 pm

To contain India, Pak offers Taliban talks: NYT

Pakistan has offered to mediate with Taliban factions in return for a friendly Afghanistan and ways to stem the growing Indian presence there, the New York Times reported citing Pakistani and American officials.
Source: The Times of India | 9 Feb 2010 | 10:59 pm

Hubbies are 'clueless' on facts about wives

A study surveying 2,000 men found that millions of men were clueless about the clothes size worn by their other halves.
Source: The Times of India | 9 Feb 2010 | 10:37 pm

Australian police delay release of survey on racism

The release of a survey providing evidence that Indian students in Melbourne feel racially targeted was delayed by the Australian police. The survey, scheduled to be released in November, will now be released on Feb 16.
Source: The Times of India | 9 Feb 2010 | 9:54 pm

Jackie Chan acting pricey with SRK

Jackie Chans acting pricey with SRK!
Source: The Times of India | 9 Feb 2010 | 9:26 pm

I'm tired of looking hot: Payal Rohatgi

You have seen this hot bod sizzling on the silver screen as a glam gal, but when we caught up with reality TV contestant and actress Payal Rohatgi Payal Rohtagi recently, we figured that there is more to this Bollywood belle.
Source: The Times of India | 9 Feb 2010 | 8:25 pm

Google Gmail tweak challenges Facebook, Twitter

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Google Inc is tapping its huge network of Gmail users and Web surfers to create a Buzz that it hopes will help it catch up with online social networking leaders Facebook and Twitter.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Feb 2010 | 7:06 pm

'Australia serious on attacks against Indians' - Economic Times


The Hindu

'Australia serious on attacks against Indians'
Economic Times
NEW DELHI/MELBOURNE: Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith on Tuesday said the series of attacks against Indians in his country was inexcusable and said Australia needed to view the matter seriously. “Australia needs to take this seriously and we ...
Some attacks seem racist, admits Australian Foreign MinisterThe Hindu
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India spells out the problem to AusTimes Now.tv
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Source: Nation - Google News | 9 Feb 2010 | 5:21 pm

Big B ecstatic about Kerala dhoti


Source: The Times of India | 9 Feb 2010 | 3:56 pm

Different set of standards needed for GM food crops: Ramesh - Times of India


Indian Express

Different set of standards needed for GM food crops: Ramesh
Times of India
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh tells Nitin Sethi that the conflict of interest issue in GEAC will be resolved before the next round of tests. Excerpts from an interview. Q: Does your report set the standards required for clearance of all future GM ...
Bt, interruptedIndian Express
Jairam withholds nod to Bt Brinjal, for nowEconomic Times
Moratorium on Bt brinjal hailedThe Hindu
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Source: Nation - Google News | 9 Feb 2010 | 2:51 pm

Muivah agrees to take part in April talks - The Hindu


The Hindu

Muivah agrees to take part in April talks
The Hindu
FOR REGION'S GROWTH: Union Home Secretary GK Pillai (left) with Adviser of the All Assam Students Union Samujjal Bhattacharya at the 58th meeting of the North Eastern Council in Guwahati on Tuesday. Guwahati: National Socialist Council of Nagalim ...
India prods Myanmar to capture BaruaExpress Buzz
Home Secretary Pillai says centre is working out a strategy to deal with ULFAOneindia
Delhi mulls talks formulaCalcutta Telegraph
Daily News & Analysis -Indian Express -E-Pao.net
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Source: Nation - Google News | 9 Feb 2010 | 2:15 pm

Eurozone agreed in principle to aid Greece - source

BERLIN (Reuters) - European governments have agreed in principle to help heavily indebted Greece, a senior German coalition source said on Tuesday, in what would be the first rescue of a euro zone member in the currency's 11-year history.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Feb 2010 | 2:10 pm

Oil ministry to seek freeing of petrol price

The oil ministry will make a strong pitch to unshackle petrol prices from govt control and introduce a differential pricing mechanism, along with an increase of Re 1 a litre for diesel, when the Cabinet meets on Thursday.
Source: The Times of India | 9 Feb 2010 | 12:35 pm

India delays "BT Brinjal" start for further tests

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has postponed the launch of its first genetically modified (GM) vegetable, saying it would adopt a cautious approach and wait for more scientific studies on the impact of the new variety of eggplant.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 Feb 2010 | 11:06 am