Over 1,000 officials shifted in Bihar!

The Bihar government has shifted more than 1,000 government officials, including 98 sub-divisional officers, a source said Sunday.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

National capital`s Nehru Planetarium to get major revamp!

The Nehru Planetarium here, a loved destination of students and amateur astronomers, is all set to get a major revamp ahead of the Commonwealth Games with latest technology equipment and digital devices.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

Fraud by BSNL employees unearthed in Aligarh!

Many of the taxis hired by the state-owned BSNL office in the past decade for official reasons have turned out to be scooters and tractors, pointing to a massive fraud, a Right to Information Act activist has discovered.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

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In the early hours of Tuesday last, a force of 25 platoons launched an operation to chase out protesting tribals and restore an amiable atmosphere for the construction of a common corridor for industrial houses in Kalinganagar.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

Maoist shadow lengthening in Orissa!

With the Maoists spreading to new areas and striking at frequent intervals in Orissa, security officials are worried over the red brigade`s lengthening shadow in the state which has claimed 262 lives since 2000.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

Kerala cabinet biased in Vijayan`s favour, CBI tells SC!

The CBI has told the Supreme Court that the Kerala Governor was justified in granting sanction for prosecution of CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan in a multi-crore rupee graft case as the "state cabinet was biased in his favour".
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

No leniency should be shown to corrupt officials: HC!

Sending a strong warning to the government employees involved in corruption, the Delhi High Court has ruled that "leniency or sympathy" should not be shown to such officials.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

NDA govt in Bihar has indicated defeat: Paswan!

LJP supremo Ramvilas Paswan Saturday said that the amendment of the Bihar Special Security Guard Bill, is an indication that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has accepted defeat.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

Over Rs 5,000 crore worth power generated from Narmada!

Over 1200 MW of Power worth over Rs 5,000 crore has been generated from the hydro power project on Narmada.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

Haryana Home Minister attacked by opposition activists!

Haryana Home Minister Gopal Kanda`s cavalcade was attacked by activists of the opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) in this Haryana district Saturday, police said.
Source: Zee News : States | 4 Apr 2010 | 5:29 am

CPI takes exception to Chidambaram's statements

CPI leader D Raja asserted that Chidambaram's statement that he can offer his 'good offices' if naxals and state government wanted to talk showed that he may have had some feelers on talks.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 4:18 am

Shoaib Malik's image will be tainted, feels Akram

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that all juicy news about Shoaib Malik's past relationship with an Indian girl will harm the Pakistani cricketer's image.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 4:10 am

Bangaloreans get new civic body Monday, hope for better life

Around eight million Bangaloreans battling power and water shortage, pollution, traffic snarls and mounting garbage are pinning hopes on a new civic body they will get Monday to reverse the worsening living conditions in the country's tech hub.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 4:10 am

Maoists blow up police bus, 10 killed

Maoist guerrillas Sunday detonated a landmine and blew up a police bus, killing at least 10 security personnel and injuring three of them in Orissa's Koraput district, an official said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 4:10 am

Lovers hang themselves in Belgaum

Rat poison, bus tickets to Khanapur from Sirsi and a suicide note was found in Prathap's trouser pocket, which stated that the duo had taken the extreme step as they felt their parents would never give their consent for their marriage.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 4:09 am

PoK Supreme Court Chief Justice deposed

Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) Supreme Court's Chief Justice, Riaz Akhtar Chaudhry, has been removed from his post.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 4:00 am

Kashmir University gets new campus in Baramulla

The Kashmir University has opened up a new campus in Baramulla District to accommodate the growing number of students in the region.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 4:00 am

Somali pirates free one more vessel with 11 sailors

The release of Al-Kadri comes close on the heels of release of another vessel 'Krishna Jyot' yesterday with 15 sailors on board.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:59 am

BREAKING NEWS: Shoaib Malik breaks his silence

In Hyderabad currently, the Pakistan cricketer said Sania Mirza will keep playing tennis for India.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:56 am

Krishna to arrive tomorrow; to meet top Chinese leaders - Zee News


The Hindu

Krishna to arrive tomorrow; to meet top Chinese leaders
Zee News
Beijing: External Affairs Minister SM Krishna will arrive here on Saturday for "comprehensive" talks with the top Chinese leadership covering issues like issuance of stapled visas by Beijing and "illegal" construction in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. ...
Krishna to raise stapled visa issue with ChinaTimes of India
Dual visa issue on Krishna's China agendaHindustan Times
Trade imbalance to top Krishna's list in BeijingFinancial Express
Deccan Herald -The Hindu -Daily Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:55 am

Govindacharya resigns as convener of Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan, leaves for Delhi

Govindacharya was replaced by Rakesh Dubey as the national convener of the Andolan, sources said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:54 am

Liberty Shoes to add 60 outlets this fiscal

Footwear firm Liberty Shoes plans to open 60 outlets, including 10 overseas stores, this fiscal, a top company official said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:50 am

Chidambaram asks Buddhadeb to check inter-party clashes

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Sunday said he had asked Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee to curb inter-party clashes in the state, as otherwise it would indicate a law and order problem.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:50 am

Doctors stored samples of Shopian women in tamarind jars: CBI

Six doctors, accused by the CBI of fabricating crucial evidence in the Shopian case, had callously stored forensic samples and body tissues from the two deceased women in an empty tamarind jar and a chewing gum container.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:49 am

Six Sri lankan refugees arrested in Tamil Nadu

Police said the refugees had left the camps at Karur, Erode, Tiruchirapalli and Bhavani sagar camps on March 31 and engaged a boat at Rameswaram to go back to Sri Lanka.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:48 am

Emaar Properties to roll over $1.23 bn in loans: report

Dubai developer Emaar Properties will roll over 4.5 billion dirhams ($1.23 billion) debt maturing in 2010 into long-term project financing deals, a local daily today said, citing a company spokesperson.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:43 am

Chidambaram seeks Lalgarh villagers' help to flush out Maoists

The Union home minister gave anxious moments to securitymen as he mingled with the crowd shortly after his arrival in the Naxal heartland.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:39 am

Arson stepping stone to become Jihadi

Aspiring terrorists have been advised by their masters in Pakistan to use easily available petrol or kerosene for incendiary activities before they can be trusted with high explosives.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:31 am

Reliance Infra commissions Hisar power project

Reliance Infrastructure, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, Sunday said it has commissioned a 600 MW unit at the Rajiv Gandhi Khedar Thermal Power Plant (RGKTPP) at Hisar in Haryana.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:30 am

Fire safety top priority during Games

Six hundred fire department personnel are to be deployed for the Delhi Commonwealth Games and a safety drill is being charted out for various agencies, says director of the Delhi Fire Service R.C. Sharma.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:30 am

Mock security drills at India Gate, Supreme Court building

Delhi Police Sunday carried out mock security drills at the India Gate and the Supreme Court complex here to check operational preparedness and review security in the capital.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:30 am

Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers in IPL's battle for survival

Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers will be fighting a desperate battle of survival when they take on each other in the Indian Premier League here tomorrow.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:27 am

Exchange fluctuation inflates external debt: RBI

Exchange rate fluctuation has inflated India's external debt by $18.7 billion (about Rs 90,000 crore) during the three-month period ending December 31, 2009, according to a data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:24 am

MGF.com enters India, to invest $10 mn over 5 yrs

With India poised to become a major manufacturing hub, US-based online portal MGF.Com plans to tap this opportunity by providing a common trading platform for mid-size Indian manufacturing companies.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:16 am

Six of top-10 firms lose Rs 16,000 cr in m-cap

In a truncated session past week, six out of top-10 valued firms lost a sum of over Rs 16,000 crore from their market valuation, with TCS losing the most.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:10 am

Is Azharuddin witness to Shoaib, Ayesha staying in a hotel

Are former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin and his wife Sangita Bijlani witness to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and his 'first wife' Ayesha staying in a city hotel?
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:10 am

Maoist rebels kill 10 policemen in Orissa

BHUBANESHWAR, India (Reuters) - Ten policemen were killed when their vehicle struck a land mine planted by Maoist rebels in Orissa, officials said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:04 am

Maoists blow up police bus in Orissa, 10 killed

At least 10 security personnel were killed and three injured when their vehicle struck a landmine planted by Maoists in Orissa's Koraput district, an official said.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Apr 2010 | 3:00 am

Maoists have plans to carry out attacks in cities

Taking a leaf out of the methods adopted by Pakistan-based terrorists, Maoists have plans to attack major cities and are trying to enhance their strike capabilities in the urban areas.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 4 Apr 2010 | 2:54 am

Maoists have plans to carry out attacks in major cities: Source - Hindustan Times


Indian Express

Maoists have plans to carry out attacks in major cities: Source
Hindustan Times
PTI Taking a leaf out of the methods adopted by Pakistan-based terrorists, Maoists have plans to attack major cities and are trying to enhance their strike capabilities in the urban areas. Central security agencies have gathered information that the ...
Chidambaram seeks Lalgarh villagers' help to flush out MaoistsDaily News & Analysis
Naxals call for bandh as PC visits LalgarhIBNLive.com
Police don't buy media report on Kishenji: HMPress Trust of India
NDTV.com -Wall Street Journal -Times of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Apr 2010 | 2:41 am

Landmine blast in Orissa kills 10 Jawans - Indian Express


KolkataObserver.com

Landmine blast in Orissa kills 10 Jawans
Indian Express
Ten jawans of Orissa's elite anti-Maoist force Special Operations Group were killed instantly when Maoist rebels exploded a landmine in Koraput district blowing up the vehicle they were travelling. Deputy Inspector General of Police (south-western ...
10 security personnel killed as Maoists blow up police bus in OrissaTimes of India
Orissa: Maoists blow up van carrying security jawans, 11 killedNDTV.com
5 securitymen feared killed in Maoist attack in OrissaHindustan Times
Oneindia -Press Trust of India -BreakingNewsOnline.
all 116 news articles »

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

Shoaib still at Sania's house, wedding may be advanced

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik continued to stay in Sania Mirza's house amid speculation that their marriage was being advanced to avoid any problems due to raging row over Shoaib's alleged first marriage.
Source: The Times of India | 4 Apr 2010 | 12:14 am

Christians demand apology from Ramesh over 'barbaric' remark - Hindustan Times


The Hindu

Christians demand apology from Ramesh over 'barbaric' remark
Hindustan Times
A Christian group on Sunday demanded an unconditional apology from Union Minister of State for Environment and Forest Jairam Ramesh for terming the wearing of the traditional convocation robe as a "barbaric colonial practice". ...
Wearing convocation gown 'barbaric colonial practice': RameshSify
Jairam Ramesh terms Convocation Gown as "barbaric colonial practice"BreakingNewsOnline.
Heat, colonial baggage get Jairam's convocation gownTimes of India
Economic Times -NDTV.com -The Hindu
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Source: Nation - Google News | 4 Apr 2010 | 12:03 am

Pakistan to seek Red Corner Notices against Ajmal, Ansari


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

Towards a new mobile user interface platform


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

Centre using CBI, says Nitish Kumar


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

Pirates free one of eight Indian vessels


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

Ahead of Chidambaram's visit, Maoists trigger blast in Lalgarh


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

11-digit mobile numbers soon?


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

Chidambaram, Buddhadeb hold one-to-one meeting


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

‘Finishing School' to make students industry-ready


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

“Too much representation, too little democracy”


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

Encounter specialist Sharma charge-sheeted


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

Bedtime stories make kids intelligent

Reading a bedtime story to your child for 20 minutes every night could improve his or her literacy by at least 10 school days a year, experts have said.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2010 | 11:37 pm

Pak arms deal held up under India pressure - IBNLive.com


SINDH TODAY

Pak arms deal held up under India pressure
IBNLive.com
New Delhi: The France government held up its 1.6 billion dollars sale of arms to Pakistan, reportedly under pressure from India. The military hardware was to be used for Pakistan's JF-17 combat aircraft. The sale of electronics and missiles, ...
Pakistan silent on talks, dossiers, notes IndiaSify
Discourse on India-Pakistan water sharing hots upThe Hindu
Pak cool to India demand for more FS-level talksExpress Buzz
Hindustan Times -Times of India -Indian Express
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Apr 2010 | 11:00 pm

Geithner, US monetary maven, says India's economic policy is admirable

US treasury secretary Geithner's main agenda in New Delhi is to launch the new US-India Economic and Financial Partnership, along with Pranab Mukherjee, along the same lines as the one US has with Beijing.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2010 | 10:14 pm

Apple's iPad hits U.S. shelves; testing begins

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc's iPad hit stores on Saturday after months of buildup, igniting excitement and kicking off a critical sales period that will determine if the sleek tablet computer becomes the next blockbuster.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2010 | 9:39 pm

Pope begins Easter with Church under a cloud

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict led the world's Catholics into Easter with the holiest day of the liturgical calendar clouded by persistent allegations of sexual abuse of children by priests.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2010 | 8:55 pm

Govt begins process to raise special force - Times of India


Oneindia

Govt begins process to raise special force
Times of India
LUCKNOW: Even as the state government began the process of raising a special zone security force on Saturday, an attack was also launched against Governor BL Joshi, accusing him of acting as a puppet of Congress-led UPA government for delaying approval ...
Mayawati to raise special force to protect memorialsSify
Centre must foot entire RTE bill: Mayawati to PMIndian Express
No fund to implement Right to Education, says MayaOneindia
All India Radio -Daily News & Analysis -The Hindu
all 130 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Apr 2010 | 8:17 pm

Ex-archbishop brought back accused US priest

A top Vatican official who now oversees the office that handles cases of alleged abuse by priests once returned an accused priest to administrative duty in Oregon on the condition that he be barred from direct contact with children or teenagers.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2010 | 6:46 pm

Retirement in Punjab stays at 58, entry age now 37 - Times of India


India Talkies

Retirement in Punjab stays at 58, entry age now 37
Times of India
CHANDIGARH: Sticking to the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling, the Punjab Cabinet on Saturday decided against raising the retirement age of employees in the state to 60 from 58 years, on grounds that it would send out a wrong message to the youth. ...
Eye on youth, Punjab keeps 58 as retirement ageChandigarh Tribune
Punjab cabinet decides not to enhance retirement ageSify
Punjab mulls to generate 1000 MW power in collaboration with Sunpower and EBSPunjabNewsline.com
Oneindia -Press Trust of India -MyNews.in
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Apr 2010 | 6:21 pm

'What real change, if men still kill their daughters?'

Chandrapati, the indomitable mother from Haryana, speaks about her fight for justice, which saw a court conviction for the first time ever in an honour-killing case.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2010 | 5:30 pm

Srinagar on its toes after terror alert - Indian Express


The Hindu

Srinagar on its toes after terror alert
Indian Express
The police in Srinagar are on high alert following intelligence inputs that militants might try to strike in the city. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have received inputs that two fidayeen are roaming the city looking for a target. ...
Train services disrupted after track blown up in KashmirThe Hindu
First terror attack on J&K rail trackTimes of India
Militants blow up rail track in J&KEconomic Times
Calcutta Telegraph -Chandigarh Tribune -Oneindia
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Apr 2010 | 4:23 pm

Sonia forces govt rethink on Food Security Bill

Sonia Gandhi has asked for the National Food Security Bill to be revamped, stressing that the ambitious social security scheme be expanded to cover women, children and vulnerable sections of society who don't figure in the official below-poverty-line rolls.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2010 | 2:24 pm

Indo-Pak talks hit dead end?

Pak has already said that the talks can resume only if India responds to the roadmap including insistence for the resumption of the composite dialogue. The Feb 25 foreign-secy level talks now appear no more than a symbolic exercise.
Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2010 | 1:12 pm

Wkly Tech Analysis: A good beginning to sustain rally

As expected, the markets recorded fresh two-year peaks at the start of the week, and consolidated later. The Sensex touched a high of 17,793, then fell to a low of 17,489 before settling with a gain of 48 points at 17,693. In the process, the index has extended its winning streak to the eight straight week. The Sensex has rallied over 11 per cent (1,777 points) during the period.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2010 | 12:35 pm

Its Aamir for Kaun Banega Crorepati

It doesnt get bigger than this. Aamir Khan might just be the next celebrity host on KBC.....
Source: The Times of India | 3 Apr 2010 | 12:30 pm

U.S. delays decision on China yuan manipulation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Saturday he was delaying an April 15 report on whether China manipulates its currency but pledged to press for a more flexible Chinese currency policy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2010 | 11:16 am

"Kumar" goes from W.House back to Hollywood

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nine months after leaving Hollywood for the White House, the actor Kal Penn is returning to Tinseltown to reprise his most famous role, as the marijuana-loving "Kumar" in the raucous "Harold and Kumar" feature film comedies.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2010 | 10:03 am

Nalco achieves all-time high production in 2009-10

Surpassing its previous record, the National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has achieved metal production of 4.31 lakh tonnes in 2009-10, against 3.61 lakh tonnes last year, company said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2010 | 7:43 am

BHEL earned Rs 602 cr profit in 2009-10: Dubey

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Bhopal achieved a turnover of Rs 3,708 crore during 2009-10 against Rs 3,308 crore in the previous financial year.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2010 | 7:05 am

Lotus make qualifying splash, HRT and Chandhok in bright spot

SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - Lotus boss Tony Fernandes was left speechless after a long cloudburst and flying Finn Heikki Kovalainen combined to give the team its best qualifying finish since returning to the Grand Prix circuit.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2010 | 6:46 am

BOB promoted life insurance venture to break even by 2015

"We would expect this (IndiaFirst Life Insurance) company to break even by the next five years," BoB Chairman and Managing Director M D Mallya said after inaugurating Gen Next branch here.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2010 | 6:21 am

Tiger circus ready to descend on Augusta National

RANCHO MIRAGE, California (Reuters) - The Tiger Woods circus rolls into Georgia amid much hype and speculation for next week's U.S. Masters where the disgraced world number one will make his highly anticipated return to competitive golf.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Apr 2010 | 5:42 am

US pressures India on sanctions against Iran

Sending a "strong signal" to countries engaged in business dealings with Iran that they may face ramifications, the US has asked India and other emerging powers to play a key role in galvanising the global community for imposing sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear issue.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 3 Apr 2010 | 4:55 am

Right to Education Act silent on child labours - IBNLive.com


AFP

Right to Education Act silent on child labours
IBNLive.com
Ahmedabad/Kolkata: Central Government figures show that 12 million children are engaged in child labour and out of school. Starting April 1 education is the right of every child in India but the Right to Education Act has not made any specific ...
Better study, or else ...Times of India
Schools lack infrastructure to live upto RTE targetsPress Trust of India
India faces stiff test to implement school reformAFP
Rediff -Blog of India (blog) -UN News Centre
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Source: Nation - Google News | 3 Apr 2010 | 4:11 am