Encroachment by Asaram Bapu removed in Ahmedabad: Guj govt!

The state government authorities have taken back 67,099 square metre land which was allegedly encroached upon by Asaram Bapu`s Ashram in Ahmedabad.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:06 am

Encounter between troops and ultras on in Pulwama!

The encounter between militants hiding in a cluster of houses and security forces in Pulwama district of South Kashmir continued for the second day on Thursday.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:06 am

Himachal Pradesh budget deferred to March 12!

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has deferred presentation of the state`s annual budget for 2010-11 in the assembly and will now table it March 12, a minister said here Thursday. Earlier, it was scheduled March 9.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:06 am

Court martial holds lady Army officer guilty!

Major Dimple Singla has been sentenced to one year RI for professional impropriety.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

Jury selected for perjury trial of man in Kanishka case!

A 12-member jury has been selected by a judge in Canada for the trial of Inderjit Singh Reyat, accused of lying under oath during his testimony in the Kanishka bombing case.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

Sonia backs Pranab over fuel price hike!

The UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday supported the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices and ruled out a roll back on fuel pricing.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

Jairam wants critics out from climate panel: Report!

Union Environment and Forest Min Jairam Ramesh has reportedly decided to drop two of his critics
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

31 incidents of Indian airspace violation in last 3 yrs: Govt!

Government today said there were 31 incidents of Indian airspace violation by foreign aircraft in the last three years.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

Gowda to hold farmers` protest in Delhi over BMICP!

JD(S) chief H D Deve Gowda will hold a two-day sit-in in the capital next week along with 1500 farmers from Karnataka, who have been affected by the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

Kishenji demands release of all top ultras!

Maoist leader Kishenji is willing to talks with the govt if arrested top ultras are released.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

Rahul `brightest of the brightest pilots` says friend!

About an year ago, Lt Commander Rahul Nair paid a glowing tribute to a close friend who died in a plane crash but he would never have thought that he would meet the same fate one day.
Source: Zee News : India National | 4 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am

Titan plans about Rs 100 cr capex in FY11

Titan Industries Ltd is planning about Rs 100 cr of capital expenditure in FY11, and is eyeing expansion opportunities in parts of Asia and South Africa, Managing Director Bhaskar Bhat said on Thursday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:17 am

MNIK still going strong

Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'My Name is Khan' has grossed Rs 174.60 crore worldwide, with India contributing Rs 102.2 crore and international markets netting an all time high of Rs 72.4 crore for a Hindi film, distributors said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:16 am

'Visas given by Chinese embassy on loose sheets unacceptable'

Visas issued by Chinese embassy on loose sheets of paper are unacceptable to the government and immigration authorities have been sensitised to the possibility of these being used to travel via Hong Kong, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:12 am

IOC Paradip to start ops in Nov '12, may miss tax sops

Indian Oil Corp's (IOC) Rs 29,777 crore Paradip refinery in Orissa will be commissioned by November 2012, a seven month delay from earlier plan that may deny the state-owned firm income tax breaks.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:09 am

Dalai Lama starts tweeting

The Dalai Lama started Tweeting after he met up with the social networking site founder Evan Williams in Los Angeles where he is travelling as a part of his extended US tour.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:07 am

100-year-old woman credits smoking, whisky for long life

Lorna Gobey, is a mum to eight children and has 27 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:05 am

Mini-thrusters may help satellites to search for exoplanets

The US Air Force is eyeing mini- thrusters or miniature, electric propulsion systems, to make it easier for their satellites to perform space maneuvers
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:05 am

Potential biomarkers for predicting colon cancer spread identified

The spread of colon cancer can be difficult to detect and there are currently no reliable chemical markers in the body for predicting its spread, the scientists say.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:03 am

Government sanctions Rs330 crore for Commonwealth Games security

The home ministry has given highest priority to the security of the fortnight-long sporting extravaganza which is scheduled to be held between October 3 and 14, 2010 in Delhi.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:02 am

Abraham, Bhutia promote 2010 FIFA World Cup

Mumbai, Mar 4 (ANI): With less than 99 days to go for the 2010 FIFA World Cup that kicks off in South Africa, ace footballer Bhaichung Bhutia and Bollywood actor John Abraham have joined hands to promote the lively game on a mass scale across the country.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am

BJP slams Centre on price rise issue

New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Centre for its stand on inflationary food trends.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am

Karunanidhi asks media to refrain from publishing explicit material

The government would not be just "watching the fun" of sleazy acts of self-styled godmen... It would not tolerate the acts of cheating common man in the name of devotion,' said the Tamil Nadu chief minister.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:59 am

BJP stages walkout from JK assembly

BjP alleged that the government had discriminated against Jammu while promoting tourism potential of the state.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:58 am

No service tax breaks for realty: Govt

The Budget announced on February 26 clarified that realty developers must pay service tax on payments made to them during the period of construction, a move which the developers said would raise home prices and crimp demand.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:58 am

Pak should use US weapons only to fight al-Qaeda: India to US

According to reports, the United States has cleared the sale of a whole array of sophisticated weapons to Pakistan.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:53 am

Bus fares hiked in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 (IANS) The Kerala government Thursday hiked bus fares in the state by 50 paise to Rs.4. The per km fares for auto rickshaws and taxis were also raised by 50 paise to make these Rs.5.50 and Rs.7.50 respectively.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:50 am

Yemen arrests 11 al-Qaeda suspects, gunfight kills one

Yemen became a major Western security concern after the Yemen-based regional arm of al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a failed attempt to bomb a US-bound plane in December.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:44 am

Pak should use US weapons only to fight al-Qaida: India to US - Times of India


The Hindu

Pak should use US weapons only to fight al-Qaida: India to US
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Voicing concern over America's reported decision to supply sophisticated weapons to Pakistan, Defence minister AK Antony on Thursday said the US should ensure that the "latest tranche of military aid" is used in fighting al-Qaida and Taliban ...
US steps up military aid to PakistanNDTV.com
India concerned over supply of sophisticated US military equipments to PakOneindia
42 terror camps still active in Pak: AntonyThe Hindu
Daily Times -Hindustan Times -Calcutta Telegraph
all 327 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:43 am

Food prices are top priority: Sonia - indiablooms


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Food prices are top priority: Sonia
indiablooms
New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said food prices issue will remain top priority for the party. “Addressing the issue of food prices will remain a top priority for the Congress,” Gandhi said at a meeting of party MPs ...
FM douses fuel price fireHindustan Times
UPA, Oppn brace for final clash on fuel price hikeIBNLive.com
Pranab rules out fuel hike rollbackTimes of India
Express Buzz -NDTV.com -Economic Times
all 255 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:41 am

Singapore warns of terror threat to oil tankers in Malacca Strait

Up to 80% of China's oil imports and 30% of its iron ore imports pass through the Strait of Malacca -- a narrow, congested waterway between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:40 am

Chidambaram for complete coverage of population register

New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday stressed for complete coverage of the population without duplication while preparing the National Population Register (NPR).
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:40 am

60 killed in stampede in ashram

Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) At least 60 people were killed and 25 injured in a stampede in an Uttar Pradesh ashram, police here said Thursday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:40 am

Sonia chides Congress MPs

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The opposition walkout during last week's budget presentation was against 'democratic norms and traditions', Congress president Sonia Gandhi said Thursday in a speech that also touched on left-wing extremism, the Pune and Kabul bombings as well as poor attendance in parliament.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:40 am

Aviva yearly profit up 3%

British insurer Aviva reported a better than expected 3 per cent increase in 2009 profit, with cost cuts and stronger financial markets offsetting a weather-induced rise in customer claims.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:36 am

Suzlon bags wind energy project from GSPL in Gujarat

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy today said it has bagged a contract from Gujarat State Petronet Ltd (GSPL) for setting up 52.5 MW wind energy project in Gujarat.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:36 am

Sixty people die in India temple stampede, police say - BBC News


Oneindia

Sixty people die in India temple stampede, police say
BBC News
At least 60 people have died in a stampede after the gate of a Hindu temple collapsed in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police say. Another 25 devotees were injured at the temple in Pratapgarh district, some 650km (400 miles) south-east of ...
At least 65 dead in stampede in UP templeTimes of India
15 dead, dozens injured in temple stampedeThe Hindu
At least 60 killed in temple stampede in Uttar PradeshIBNLive.com
NDTV.com -Sify -india-server.com
all 181 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:34 am

Bridge opened in a jiffy - The Hindu


The Hindu

Bridge opened in a jiffy
The Hindu
PTI Uttar Pradesh PWD Minister Nasimuddin Siddiqui inaugurates the bridge on the Ganga at Dalmau in Rae Bareli, Lucknow, on Wednesday. A bridge across the Ganga in Rae Bareli, which turned out to be a bone of contention between the Congress and the ...
Bridge of Rancour: Mayawati vs SoniaNDTV.com
Mayawati govt comes under attack from Cong, SP in LSPress Trust of India
Cong, BSP set to spar over bridgeTimes of India
Daily News & Analysis -Indian Express -Zee News
all 45 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:32 am

Facebook CEO in no rush to launch IPO

Social networking site Facebook Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg is in no hurry to make the company public, a media report has said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:31 am

HPCL seeks crude oil storage space in South India

State-run Hindustan Petroleum is seeking 2.20 million barrels of crude oil storage space in India's first such strategic facility to be built in the south, a senior company official said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:28 am

India trapped in 'Cold War' mindset: Qureshi - Oneindia


The Hindu

India trapped in 'Cold War' mindset: Qureshi
Oneindia
Islamabad, Mar.4 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has blamed India of being trapped in a 'Cold War mindset' and said that New Delhi is not serious in resolving issues through talks with Islamabad, which were resumed last month ...
PM committed Parliamentary impropriety, says AdvaniPress Trust of India
It's Manmohan's turn to corner AdvaniThe Hindu
PM, Advani spar over 'secret' Kashmir talksIBNLive.com
Times of India -Economic Times -Hindustan Times
all 186 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:26 am

Suzlon Energy surges on securing GSPL order

Suzlon Energy has surged over 5% to Rs 78, after the company secured an order from Gujarat State Petronet Limited to set up a 52.5 megawatt wind energy project in Rajkot and Porbandar districts of Gujarat.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:26 am

Retired woman officer jailed for a year after court martial

New Delhi/Chandigarh March 4 (IANS) For the first time in Indian Army's history, a retired woman officer has been sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for one year after an army court held her guilty of corruption, indiscipline and professional impropriety.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:20 am

BARC woman scientist found hanging at home

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The body of a young woman scientist working with the prestigious Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home near here, police said Thursday - the second such death in 10 days.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:20 am

Tourist security to top minister's agenda at Goa meet

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Security for tourists, especially foreign women, will top the agenda of Tourism Minister Kumari Selja at a meeting of seven western states and union territories in Goa Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:20 am

Maoists renew offer of ceasefire talks - The Hindu


Oneindia

Maoists renew offer of ceasefire talks
The Hindu
The Hindu Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi. The Home Ministry, however, insisted that if the Maoists were serious about negotiations with the Govt, they should halt attacks for 72 hours. File Photo: RV Moorthy Maoist reiterated they were ...
Maoists demand release of leadersBBC News
Maoists call for ceasefire talks; Centre says stop violenceNDTV.com
Sildah massacre mastermind sent to police custodyIBNLive.com
Hindustan Times -Indian Express -Economic Times
all 183 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:12 am

Robert Pattinson enters Madame Tussauds!


Source: The Times of India | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:12 am

Ashok Leyland may get into car manufacturing with Nissan

Chennai, March 4 (IANS) Hinduja group company Ahok Leyland's possible foray into car making with Japanese Nissan Motor Company has kept the market and business circle abuzz
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Mar 2010 | 2:10 am

Teenager killing case: BSF commandant arrested by J&K cops - Times of India


Oneindia

Teenager killing case: BSF commandant arrested by J&K cops
Times of India
SRINAGAR: A senior BSF officer, who was suspended in connection with the killing of a 16-year-old boy, was today arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police following his questioning. Commandant RK Birdi, who has been under suspension for his alleged role in ...
Was Zahid, 16, killed on the orders of a senior officer?NDTV.com
Teenager killing case: BSF commandant arrestedThe Hindu
Senior BSF commander arrested for 16-year-old Kashmiri boy's murderOneindia
Calcutta Telegraph -Rising Kashmir -MyNews.in
all 48 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 1:43 am

At least 65 dead in stampede at UP temple

At least 65 people were killed and 30 injured on Thursday in a stampede at Ram Janki temple in Pratapgarh district in Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place when a free lunch hosted by Kripaluji Maharaj was taking place.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Mar 2010 | 1:12 am

EU trade chief sees progress in India FTA talks

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A free trade agreement with the European Union could create new export opportunities worth $9 billion for Indian industries, EU trade chief Karel de Gucht said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

Pakistan should honour decision on infiltration: Abdullah - Oneindia


Pakistan should honour decision on infiltration: Abdullah
Oneindia
Jammu, Mar 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked Pakistan to honour its promise on not pushing infiltrators into India. Terming infiltration a serious threat, Abdullah said it would lead to a deterioration in relationship ...
BJP stages walkout from JK assemblyPress Trust of India
J&K govt to speed up flagship schemesAll India Radio
Jammu & Kashmir govt focusing on development of rural areas: OmarDaily News & Analysis
Times Now.tv -Associated Press of Pakistan -Rising Kashmir
all 78 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:46 am

Economy recovery still not broad-based - finmin

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Economic recovery is still being driven by public spending and is not yet broad-based, the finance minister said on Wednesday, further clouding the debate on the timing of rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:20 am

Headmaster held for raping students - Oneindia


Oneindia

Headmaster held for raping students
Oneindia
Nabarangapur, Mar 4: In a shocking incident, four minor students were allegedly raped by the headmaster and two employees of a boarding school in Orissa's Nabarangpur district. The incident came to light after a lady teacher of the school lodged a ...
Teens get pregnant; teachers arrestedindiablooms
Orissa police arrest headmaster, teacher for sexually assaulting girlsSINDH TODAY
Teachers held for making Orissa girls pregnantDaily News & Analysis
Press Trust of India
all 12 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:18 am

Retd woman army officer gets RI in graft case - The Hindu


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Retd woman army officer gets RI in graft case
The Hindu
PTI For the first time in the army's history, a general court martial (GCM) has sentenced a former woman officer to one year's rigorous imprisonment after holding her guilty of corruption. For the first time in the army's history, a general court ...
Woman officer court martialed for corruption, gets one year jail termTimes of India
Major Dimple Singla sentenced to 1 year in jailTimes Now.tv
Retd woman army officer gets a year's jail term in graft caseIndian Express
IBNLive.com -Oneindia -indiablooms
all 58 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:05 am

Cabinet nod for bus, auto fare hike


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Opposition stalls proceedings over hike in petroleum prices


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Navy plane at Hyderabad air show crashes


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

BSF commandant withdraws bail plea


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

India upset with Holbrooke view on Kabul attack


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

TV footage sets angry mob on Nithyananda ashram


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Michael Foot — a supreme parliamentary democrat


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Fourth fatal incident in four years


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

32 killed in Iraq blast


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 4 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Food inflation accelerates slightly

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's food inflation accelerated slightly in late February, defying government predictions that price rises would start to moderate, adding to pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates in April.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2010 | 11:53 pm

Woman officer court martialed for corruption, jailed for one year

Major Dimple Singla was charged with accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from an advocate, who was the counsel of an accused army official. The court held her guilty of corruption, indiscipline, professional impropriety.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 11:49 pm

Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2010 | 11:49 pm

Sonia signals support for fuel price hike

Sending a strong message that she was fully behind the government on fuel price hike, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday praised finance minister Pranab Mukherjee for deft handling of the Union Budget.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 11:32 pm

I'm not very excited about speaking Hindi: Katrina


Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 11:22 pm

Infosys planning wage increase in April

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Infosys Technologies, India's No. 2 IT services exporter, plans to raise wages for all its staff in April on a rebound in demand for outsourcing services, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2010 | 11:07 pm

Sonia Gandhi signals support for fuel price rise

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Sonia Gandhi, head of the ruling Congress party and India's most powerful politician, backed the finance minister on Thursday, effectively signalling her support for a move to raise taxes on fuel, lawmakers said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2010 | 10:43 pm

Sanjay Gupta named WEF's Young Global Leader

Sanjay Gupta, an Indian-American senior executive, has been chosen by the World Economic Forum for its 2010 class of Young Global Leaders.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 10:36 pm

Younger wife is key to happy marriage

Want your marriage to last longer? Then choose a wife who is five years younger to you and from the same cultural background, suggest experts from the Geneva School of Business.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 10:08 pm

Pick your dream India-Pak ODI team

Pick your dream India-Pak ODI team
Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 9:42 pm

New girl in Saifs life


Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 8:51 pm

Google China hackers stole source code - researcher

BOSTON (Reuters) - The hackers behind the attacks on Google Inc and dozens of other companies operating in China stole valuable computer source code by breaking into the personal computers of employees with privileged access, a security firm said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2010 | 2:56 pm

Now Qatar is my home, says MF Husain

Celebrated artist M F Husain has lamented that political leaders, intellectuals and artists in India kept silent when right-wing outfits targeted him and forced him to leave the country.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Mar 2010 | 2:40 pm

Ruthless Germany brush Canada aside 6-0 in World Cup

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Olympic champions Germany brushed aside Canada 6-0 in a pool A game at the men's World Cup on Wednesday after the world's top-ranked side moved up a gear in their bid for a third straight title.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2010 | 10:27 am

Three killed as navy plane crashes in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - A navy aerobatic aircraft crashed into a residential area during an air show in Hyderabad on Wednesday, killing two pilots and a civilian, police said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Mar 2010 | 2:48 am