Kidnapped woman official rescued in Uttar Pradesh!

Rakesh Jain, a 53-year-old Uttar Pradesh bureaucrat who was missing since last Friday, was rescued by the Special Task Force (STF), police said Tuesday. Five of her abductors have been arrested.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:13 am

Armed men loot passengers in Bihar!

At least six armed robbers looted cash and valuables from passengers of a train and stabbed one traveller in Bihar`s Buxar district, police said Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:13 am

IAF claims world record for largest adventure festival!

IAF`s Eastern Air Command (EAC) today claimed to have created a world record by hosting an Adventure Festival where highest number of people participated.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:13 am

BSF foils infiltration bid near Harami Nala in Gujarat!

The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled an infiltration bid along the Indo-Pak border near the Harami Nala in Kutch district of Gujarat, BSF officials said Tuesday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

After truce offer, Maoists attack security camp in Bengal!

Within hours of Naxals offering a 72-day ceasefire, Maoist-backed PCPA members exchanged fire with security forces at Kantapahari in West Bengal.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

`Number of hurdles remain in Indo-US relationship`!

Noting that the Indo-US relationship continues to move on an upward trajectory, a ex Bush administration official has said that there remain a number of hurdles to build it a more enduring, strategic and global partnership.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

I`d like no ifs, buts, conditions: PC on Maoist truce offer!

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday demanded the Naxals to send their conditional ceasefire offer in writing to the government.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

Govt no to Oppn demand for adjournment motion on price rise!

Government today rejected opposition demand for a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the issue of price rise through an adjournment motion, which will necessitate a voting.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

Headley`s status hearing set in Chicago court today!

A US District court is set to take up the status hearing of LeT operative David Coleman Headley, charged with conspiring in the Mumbai terror strikes and plotting attacks against a newspaper office in Denmark.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

Melbourne not safe for Indians: Aus opposition leader!

The government should preventing racial attacks, says Australia`s Opposition Leader Tony Abott.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

Rashtriya Rifles Captain killed in Sopore gunfight!

A Captain of the counter-insurgency force Rashtriya Rifles was killed and three troopers injured in a gunfight with separatist guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir`s Sopore town Tuesday morning, police said.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

LS, RS adjourned over price rise!

The issue of price rise rocked Parliament, with both the houses getting adjourned till 12.00 noon.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

AP assembly asks Telangana activists not to resort to suicides - Press Trust of India


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AP assembly asks Telangana activists not to resort to suicides
Press Trust of India
Hyderabad, Feb 23 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh Assembly today appealed to students and other Telangana agitationists not to resort to extreme steps like suicide as their lives were very valuable. Making an appeal on the floor of the Assembly, ...
Three more die for Telangana causeTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 3:03 am

Two ULFA leaders get bail

Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) A special anti-terror court Tuesday released on bail United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders Pradip Gogoi and Mithinga Daimary.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am

26/11 trial: Judge rejects request to examine NIA chief, others

The special court conducting the trial in 26/11 terror attack case rejected the application filed by accused Sabauddin Ahmed, seeking to examine NIA chief SC Sinha, Gujarat DGP Khandwawalaa and Rahul Bhatt as witnesses.
Source: The Times of India | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:57 am

Sikhs' abduction, killing may be raised in NWFP assembly: Legislator - Daily News & Analysis


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Sikhs' abduction, killing may be raised in NWFP assembly: Legislator
Daily News & Analysis
PTI Peshawar: Lawmakers from Pakistan's minority communities are mulling raising the issue of abduction and killing of Sikh traders in the tribal region during the ongoing session of the north west frontier province (NWFP) assembly, a legislator said ...
Pak Sikhs seeks security, Indian citizenshipPunjabNewsline.com
There is no good Taliban: CongressEconomic Times
Krishna, political parties condemn beheading of SikhsTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:57 am

Cabinet Secy seeks progress report on 3G bid

The Cabinet Secretariat has sought a fortnightly progress report from the Department of Telecom (DoT) on auction of third generation (3G) telephony spectrum, so as to avoid bureaucratic wrangles.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:57 am

Opp corners Govt on price rise, Parliament adjourned - IBNLive.com


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Opp corners Govt on price rise, Parliament adjourned
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TAKING HEAD ON: Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj demanded a discussion on price rise under Rule 193. ibnlive.com is on mobile now. Read news, watch videos be a Citizen Journalist. Log on to m.ibnlive.com NOW! New Delhi: The Opposition parties led by ...
Price Rise: LS, RS adjourned for the dayOneindia
Uproar over food price rise shuts parliament on TuesdayMoneycontrol.com
Opp attack Govt for not allowing discussion on price riseSakaal Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am

CWG projects under CVC scanner

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is examining all construction works related to Commonwealth Games (CWG) following complaints alleging large scale corruption in purchases.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am

India to raise beheading of Sikhs with Pakistan - IBNLive.com


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India to raise beheading of Sikhs with Pakistan
IBNLive.com
HUGE UPROAR: Defence Minister AK Antony says the matter will be raised when Foreign Secretaries meet. ibnlive.com is on mobile now. Read news, watch videos be a Citizen Journalist. Log on to m.ibnlive.com NOW! New Delhi: The beheading of two Sikhs by ...
India condemns 'barbaric' beheading of Sikhs in PakistanHindustan Times
Discuss all issues, not just terror: Pakistan Foreign MinisterThe Hindu
China to avoid investing in PoK for success of Indo-Pak talksTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am

CabSec seeks progress report on 3G spectrum auction from DoT

The Cabinet Secretariat has sought a fortnightly progress report from the Department of Telecom on auction of third generation (3G) telephony spectrum, so as to avoid bureaucratic wrangles.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:52 am

Court issues fresh non-bailable warrant against Sajjan Kumar, slams CBI

New Delhi, Feb 23: The Karkardooma Court on Tuesday issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its failure to arrest Kumar and others accused in the case.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:50 am

Maruti recalls 100,000 A-Star

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is recalling about one lakh units of its flagship export model 'A-Star' to replace a faulty fuel pump part.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:41 am

HP unveils technology solutions for small businesses, retail

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Global IT major HP Tuesday unveiled technology solutions for the retail sector and small and medium businesses, designed to cut costs and enhance customer experience.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:40 am

Man attempts self immolation near parliament

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) An unemployed man tried to set himself on fire Tuesday near parliament house here, police said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:40 am

PDP hits out at Abdullah government for infant's killing

Jammu, Feb 23 (IANS) Faced with criticism for patronising stone-pelters, Jammu and Kashmir's main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday walked out of the state assembly demanding action against those responsible for the killing of an 11-day-old infant.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:40 am

FIH says no World Cup access to media till Feb 27

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tuesday said media access to the training of the World Cup hockey teams will not be allowed without the activation of the accreditation which is 'expected' to come into effect only a day before the start of the event Feb 28.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:40 am

Sunshine breaks through overcast sky in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Feb 23 (IANS) An overcast sky and drizzle greeted Chandigarh and its surrounding areas Tuesday morning, but soon it was followed by bright sunshine.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:40 am

UIDAI gets corporates to suggest publicity strategy

Infosys's founder Nandan Nilekani headed Unique Identification Authority of India has roped in corporate honchos to advice it on awareness and communication strategy.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:39 am

Govt to withdraw stimulus after assessing impact on recovery

The government today said it would withdraw the stimulus package only after assessing its impact on the economic recovery.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:38 am

RIL need not pay royalty on marketing margin: Deora

Oil Minister Murli Deora today said Reliance Industries need not club marketing margin with the gas sale price for purpose of calculating royalty -- a statement that overturns a suggestion by oil regulator DGH.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:36 am

Poor mkt response won't alter Govt stake sales plan

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government will not defer plans to sell stakes in state-run firms, required to bridge its yawning fiscal deficit, despite a poor response to two of its recent sales, a finance ministry official told Reuters on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Plane-spotting Britons get bail

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A city court Tuesday granted bail to two British nationals who were charged by police for plane spotting near the Delhi airport.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Gauhar Khan, Bollywood's new age Helen

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Ekta Kapoor has chosen Gauhar Khan as the new-age Helen to dance on the popular cabaret number 'Piya tu ab to aaja' in her upcoming venture 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbai'.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Parliament disruption will continue, says BJP

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has threatened to stall proceedings in parliament on Wednesday as well though assuring that the presentation of the rail budget would not be disrupted.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Markets turn flat

The Sensex is now at 16,256, higher by19points andthe Nifty is at 4,861, up fourpoints.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Commerce Min may shuffle stimulus post April review

The Commerce and Industry Ministry may withdraw incentives offered to certain export-oriented industries and reallocate them to those that are struggling for survival after a review in April.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:29 am

REC FPO fully subscribed

Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) follow-on-public offer is subscribed fully on last day of issue.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:27 am

Five children hurt in blast in Kaushambi

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least four children were hurt in a small explosion in front of a school in Kaushambi on Tuesday but it may not be a militant attack, police said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:19 am

Watch this movie and win $10,000 - if you can

NEW DELHI - Ram Gopal Varma has issued a lucrative challenge to horror movie fans: a $10,000 reward for anyone who can watch his latest supernatural thriller, alone, in a cinema until the closing credits.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 2:02 am

Meghalaya mulls blasphemy law in "smoking Jesus" row

GUWAHATI (Reuters Life!) - Christian outrage at a school book picture showing Jesus Christ holding a beer bottle and a cigarette has spurred authorities Meghalaya to draft an anti-blasphemy law for schools.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 1:39 am

Govt to continue counter-inflationary measures in FY11

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government will continue to take measures to counter inflation during the financial year that begins on April 1, the finance minister said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 1:26 am

Uproar over price rise shuts parliament

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Noisy opposition protests over rising food prices shut down the parliament on Tuesday, signalling mounting political pressure on the government to rein in inflation and distracting it from financial reforms.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 1:21 am

Maoists offer truce amid government scepticism

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Maoists have offered a 72-day ceasefire if New Delhi calls off an offensive against them, media reports said on Tuesday, but the government said it would wait for a formal offer before it responded.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:53 am

India Maoist rebels attack police - BBC News


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India Maoist rebels attack police
BBC News
Maoist rebels have attacked a police camp in India's West Bengal state, hours after a Maoist leader offered a national ceasefire, police say. Three rebels were killed during the clash in the troubled area of Lalgarh. The government, which recently ...
Maoist menace: Bengal cops fight unequal battleHindustan Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:28 am

Anti-Sikh riots: Fresh non-bailable warrant against Sajjan Kumar - Times of India


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Anti-Sikh riots: Fresh non-bailable warrant against Sajjan Kumar
Times of India
NEW DELHI: A city court on Tuesday issued fresh non-bailable warrants against Sajjan Kumar and others as they did not appear at the court to answer charges of their alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Additional Chief Metropolitan ...
CBI gets flak from court for not arresting Sajjan KumarPress Trust of India
Delhi Court reserves order on Sajjan Kumar's bail pleaPunjabNewsline.com
1984 riots: Fresh NBW issued against Sajjan KumarZee News
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:13 am

3G auction likely in next fiscal - telecoms min

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) - The delayed third-generation mobile spectrum auction is likely to happen during the next financial year beginning in April, Telecoms Minister Andimuthu Raja told lawmakers in reply to a question on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:05 am

Anti-Sikh riots: Fresh non-bailable warrant against Sajjan Kumar

A Delhi court on Tuesday issued fresh non-bailable warrants against Sajjan Kumar and others as they did not appear at the court to answer charges of their alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Source: The Times of India | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Halt operations for 72 days and we will talk: Maoists


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Angry residents attack BDA officials


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

3G auction likely to begin this week


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

All issues concerning bilateral ties will be discussed: Krishna


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Report on Britons


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Welcome to the city, we’re at your service


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Plea against empanelling SNC-Lavalin ECS


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Rajya Sabha polls in seven States on March 26


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Child, labourer put in Beggars’ Home


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

“Talks with Pakistan will be restricted to core concerns over terrorism”


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Toyota faces U.S. criminal probe, Japan govt eyes impact

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's woes deepened ahead of its testimony to Congress on safety issues, as it revealed it faces a U.S. criminal probe into the handling of its massive recalls, while Japan voiced concern over the economic impact of the automakers' problems.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:57 pm

Rail budget may spare fare hikes, rationalise freight tariff - Economic Times


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Rail budget may spare fare hikes, rationalise freight tariff
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: With the Vision 2020 document for Indian Railways her guiding force, Mamata Banerjee will present the rail budget for the next fiscal Wednesday, which is widely expected to keep passenger fares untouched but rationalise freight tariff in a ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:49 pm

India, China to undertake joint air exercise in 2012: IAF chief - Sify


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India, China to undertake joint air exercise in 2012: IAF chief
Sify
New Delhi: Air Chief Marshal PV Naik has said the Indian Air Force (IAF) would conduct a joint air exercise with the Chinese Air Force in 2012. "We hope we will be able to do an exercise with China in 2012. Planning has commenced, but political ...
MiG-27s grounded, IAF orders checksTimes of India
IAF grounds MiG-27 fleet for checksOneindia
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:33 pm

No pre-condition for talks with Maoists, says govt

Responding to Maoists' ceasefire offer, P Chidambaram made it clear that the government will not accept any pre-conditions and asked the ultras to come out with a statement saying they will abjure violence.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:26 pm

Kangana, Dino... all smoke, no fire


Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:15 pm

Husbands' hostility worsens depression in women


Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 11:11 pm

Both houses of Parliament adjourned over price rise

While Rajya Sabha has been adjourned until 11 am tomorrow, Lok Sabha witnessed uproar on the second day of the budget session as the opposition parties led by the BJP cornered the ruling UPA over price rise.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 10:59 pm

Melbourne not safe for Indians: Australian leader

Melbourne is not safe for Indians and Canberra should spend money on policing and preventing racial attacks, Australia's Opposition Leader Tony Abott said today.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:47 pm

Box Office: Karthik Calling Karthik vs Teen Patti

Karthik Calling Karthik versus Teen Patti
Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:27 pm

Decoding love signs

Decoding love signs!
Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:25 pm

Melbourne not safe for Indians: Australian opposition leader - The Hindu


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Melbourne not safe for Indians: Australian opposition leader
The Hindu
AP In this file photo Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott is seen in Sydney. Abbott has said streets of Melbourne were not safe for Indians and the Government should spend money on policing and preventing racial attacks. Streets of Melbourne were ...
Australia to spend $250000 on Indian Journalists during PR CampaignBreakingNewsOnline.
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 9:06 pm

Zubin Mehta seeks to boost Belgrade's orchestra

BELGRADE (Reuters Life!) - When conductor Zubin Mehta first performed with the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra in 1958, the city represented the moderate face of socialism, its orchestra an embodiment of a rich cultural tradition.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Feb 2010 | 8:01 pm

Exemption limit on medical costs likely to go up

The government is likely to increase the exemption limit for reimbursement against medical and travel expenses. A hike in the exemption limit for gratuity payment from the present Rs 3.5 lakh is also being considered.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Feb 2010 | 7:48 pm

Govt to aim for above 8% growth rate: Prez - Economic Times


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Govt to aim for above 8% growth rate: Prez
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: With the Manmohan Singh government coming under intense pressure to contain surging prices, President Pratibha Patil, in her address to the joint session of Parliament, justified the trend, contending spurt in food prices had become ...
Centre admits “unhappy pressure” on food pricesThe Hindu
Roar on prices, low-key on rebelsCalcutta Telegraph
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Feb 2010 | 4:29 pm