Naxals strike again; kill 70 CRPF men in Chhattisgarh!

Maoists launched a deadly attack on the security forces in the jungles of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, killing at least 70 CRPF personnel.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Apr 2010 | 7:07 am

Chinese agents hack into Indian secret docs!

India`s new mobile missile defence system - Iron Dome - maybe among the leaked out systems.
Source: Zee News : India National | 6 Apr 2010 | 7:07 am

Tiger Woods denies receiving performance-enhancing drugs

Tiger Woods has refuted reports claiming that he accepted human growth hormone or performance-enhancing drugs from Canadian doctor Tony Galea.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:15 am

Sibling conflicts sometimes harm trust and communication

Siblings fight over trivial issues like picking up clothes, who gets a larger share of cake, etc..
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:13 am

Madras High Court rules out general amnesty for Nalini Sriharan - India Talkies


Oneindia

Madras High Court rules out general amnesty for Nalini Sriharan
India Talkies
Chennai, Apr 6 : The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassin Nalini Sriharan, for her early release under a general amnesty scheme. Sriharan had moved the High Court challenging the decision of ...
Madras HC dismisses Nalini's plea for early releaseZee News
HC rejects Nalini's plea for early releaseOneindia
No general amnesty for Nalini, says Madras High CourtNDTV.com
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Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:12 am

Support us over UN Security Council seat, India asks China - Mangalorean.com


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Support us over UN Security Council seat, India asks China
Mangalorean.com
Beijing, April 6 (IANS) Ruling out a competitive relationship with Beijing, India Tuesday urged China to review its long-held positions and back New Delhi for a seat in the UN Security Council. "Indeed, even on the complex issue of UN reform, ...
Krishna arrives in Beijing for 'comprehensive' talksTimes of India
Big breakthrough unlikely in Sino-India tiesIBNLive.com
India FM calls for closer ties with ChinaEconomic Times
Hindustan Times -Oneindia -Globe and Mail
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Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:12 am

New approach allows computer programs to run up to 20% faster

A new approach to software development, designed by researchers at North Carolina State University, could allow common computer programs to run up to 20% faster and possibly incorporate new security measures.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:10 am

PM expresses shock, grief over Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Manmohan Singh spoke to home minister P Chidambaram and is understood to have sought details about the incident.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:10 am

Office toy-inspired device uses 'sound bullets' to zap off tumours

Inspired by a common office toy, scientists have created a new machine that could one day allow doctors to zap cancerous tumours using "sound bullets".
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:07 am

US mine blast death toll rises to 25

An explosion at a remote coal mine in southern West Virginia with a history of safety problems killed 25 workers on Monday and at least four others were still missing early today.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:01 am

Geithner's visit aims to strengthen India-US ties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner's two-day trip to India aims to strengthen the economic and financial partnership between the two countries.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:00 am

IT dept to de-freeze 100 demat accounts

The income tax (IT) department will recommend de-freezing of about 100 demat accounts after it found the claims of a few individuals in the frozen accounts to be genuine. The department has been probing more than 6,300 frozen demat accounts, which had Rs 6,700 crore of unclaimed stocks.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 4:00 am

Andie MacDowell was once told she was too fat for modeling

During her struggling years, American model and actor Andie MacDowell was told she was too fat for modeling.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:56 am

VAT collection doubled in Delhi in five years

As per the latest official figure, Delhi government has collected Rs 11,118.87 crore through VAT in the fiscal 2009-10 as against the total tax revenue of Rs 5,199.76 crore in 2004-05
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:56 am

EIL pays special dividend to govt; FPO in Q2

The government today received over Rs 600 crore in special dividend and taxes from Engineers India Ltd (EIL) as a prelude to its divestment of 10 per cent equity in the engineering consultancy firm.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:55 am

SC grants more time to WB on unauthorised places of worship

All state governments, except the West Bengal, placed their affidavits in SC giving details of the policies for removal, relocation and demolition of unauthorised places of worship at public land.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:53 am

LeT aims to target India's political establishment: Think tank

Warning that India's transportation, economic infrastructure and political establishment are on the LeT's radar, a US defence department think tank has said LeT still enjoys funding from ISI.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:50 am

Fin min may seek cabinet nod for CIL divestment by April-end

The Ministry of Finance may seek the Union Cabinet's approval for the proposed 10 per cent stake sale in state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) by the end of this month, a senior Coal Ministry official said here today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:49 am

Scores of Indian soldiers killed in Maoist ambushes - BBC News


BBC News

Scores of Indian soldiers killed in Maoist ambushes
BBC News
At least 72 soldiers have been killed after Maoist rebels launched a series of attacks on security convoys in central India, police say. The rebels first attacked paramilitary forces by setting off explosives and firing on troops in a remote, ...
Maoists attack again, kill 73 CRPF men in DantewadaHindustan Times
Chhattisgarh: 73 CRPF men killed in Maoist ambushIndian Express
Maoist army butchers over 70 CRPF jawansTimes Now.tv
Zee News -NetIndian -Oneindia
all 521 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:48 am

Bhushan Steel sees FY11 profit, revenue up 40%

Steelmaker Bhushan Steel expects its revenue and profit to grow by 40 per cent in financial year 2010-11 as new capacity gets operational this fiscal, a top official said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:45 am

INTERVIEW - India gears up for Formula One fever

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Formula One continues to break new ground away from its traditional European base and as Asia expands its interest with the addition of the Korean Grand Prix this season, India is next in line to join the fray from 2011.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:32 am

HEC posts Rs.26.93 crore profit in 2009-10

State-owned Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), engaged in the design, engineering and manufacture of capital equipment, machine tools and spares, said Tuesday it had posted a net profit of Rs.26.93 crore in the 2009-2010 fiscal.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:30 am

Subhash Proj bags Rs 220 cr order in Bihar

Construction firm Subhash Projects & Marketing Ltd (SPML) today said it has bagged an order worth Rs 220 crore for development of 1,500 mini water supply schemes in drought affected areas of Bihar.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:25 am

US Treasury Secretary Geithner meets Pranab Mukherjee

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who is in New Delhi to launch a new bilateral economic dialogue with India, with focus on macroeconomic stability and financial markets, met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:20 am

Maoists kill 73 police in Chhattisgarh attack

RAIPUR, India (Reuters) - Maoist rebels killed at least 73 police by setting off explosives and firing from hilltops around dense forest in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday in one of the worst attacks by the insurgents in years.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:18 am

J-K Government invokes ESMA against striking employees - Oneindia


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J-K Government invokes ESMA against striking employees
Oneindia
Jammu, Apr 6 (ANI): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday imposed the Essential Service Maintenance Act (ESMA) as government employees continued with their strike for the third consecutive day. The employees have been on strike for the last ...
J&K gets tough with striking employeesEconomic Times
450000 employees strike work in Jammu and KashmirSify
Govt Invokes ESMA Against Striking EmployeesKashmir Observer
Rising Kashmir -Press Trust of India -GreaterKashmir.com (press release)
all 106 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:17 am

Govt to push for hotel mgt, car repair courses in degree colleges

Students can opt for exclusive vocational stream at Class-XI and XII like arts, science and commerce and may join any job or pursue further studies in professional courses thereafter if the government has its way.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:16 am

China-based cyberspy group targeted India - researchers

BEIJING (Reuters) - A cyber-espionage group based in southwest China stole documents from the Indian Defence Ministry and emails from the Dalai Lama's office, a group of Canadian researchers said in a report released on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:14 am

Australia rules out selling uranium to India

Australia today ruled out the prospect of selling uranium to India, saying its stand on the issue remains unchanged as the country is a non-signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:13 am

UAE ministry issued 139,000 certificates of origin in 2009

The economy ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued 139,039 certificates of origin in 2009, covering seven emirates as well as certificates issued for the Gulf, Arab and other countries.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:10 am

'India-US cooperation key to global economic stability'

The US today sought greater engagement with India on the economic front, saying their ability to cooperate was critical to creating a more stable global financial system, balanced economic growth and an open trading system.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:03 am

Sonia Gandhi to be consulted by troubled Goa Congress

The ruling Congress and its ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Goa will consult Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on finding a solution to the threat facing their government after a group of seven ruling MLAs including five ministers openly voiced dissent, a minister said Tuesday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 3:00 am

US seeks $16.4 mn penalty from Toyota

The US has fined Japanese auto maker Toyota Motor $16.38 million for its tardiness in informing authorities about a dangerous defect in its vehicles, which led to the recall of nearly 2.3 million cars in January.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:57 am

Abhishek Bachchan in The Hurt Locker!


Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:51 am

Madras HC says no amnesty for Rajiv Gandhi's killer

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi''s assassin Nalini Sriharan, for her early release under a general amnesty scheme.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:51 am

Police to present chargesheet against accused BSF troopers

The state police Tuesday will present a chargesheet in a local court against a suspended commandant of the paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) and a trooper in the alleged murder of a 16-year-old youth here Feb 5.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:50 am

India, US launch financial, economic partnership

India and the United States Tuesday launched a financial and economic partnership, focussing on micro-economic finance and infrastructure, in an effort to elevate their bilateral relations.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:50 am

73 killed as 700 Maoists entrap CRPF team in Chhattisgarh

Seventy-three security personnel were killed Tuesday when over 700 Maoist guerrillas in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region ambushed a 120-member contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) by first bombing and then opening fire.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:50 am

Differences within Jharkhand BJP over LPG subsidy

The Jharkhand government's decision to withdraw subsidy on gas cylinders for domestic use has brought to the open the internal squabbling within the Bharatiya Janata Party, a partner in the Shibu Soren-led coalition government.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:30 am

Indian Americans rally to block F-16s sale to Pakistan - Times of India


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Indian Americans rally to block F-16s sale to Pakistan
Times of India
NEW DELHI: A group of prominent Indian Americans, led by noted physician Sudhir Parikh, are lobbying hard to block Washington's sale of F-16 combat aircraft to Pakistan, drawing support from a large Congressional caucus. "Our contention is the sals of ...
US Aims to Ease India-Pakistan TensionWall Street Journal
Obama's directive for easing India-Pakistan tensionsThe Hindu
US keen on resolving Indo-Pak conflictsOneindia
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Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:23 am

Shoaib Malik finds support from NGO working for 'harassed' husbands

Amidst the muddle surrounding his marriage with tennis ace Sania Mirza, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has received an unexpected support from a non-governmental organisation (NGO) which fights for 'harassed husbands'.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:20 am

U.S., India must push for balanced growth - Geithner

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday that the United States and India must work together on rebalancing global growth and revamping a battered financial system.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Apr 2010 | 2:02 am

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: HC rejects Nalini's plea for early release

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of Nalini, life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release under the general amnesty scheme.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:36 am

Chinese agents hack into India's top secret documents: Report

A new report called 'Shadow in the Clouds' by Canadian and US researchers at the University of Toronto has said that a Chinese spy operation called 'Shadow Network' has tapped into top secret files of the Indian government.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:09 am

73 security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh Maoist ambush

A group of around 1,000 Naxals ambushed an 80-member CRPF and district police team in the thick Mukrana forests of Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district killing 73 security personnel.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2010 | 1:06 am

No talks with Asom Gana Parishad: Nitin Gadkari - Daily News & Analysis


The Hindu

No talks with Asom Gana Parishad: Nitin Gadkari
Daily News & Analysis
PTI GUWAHATI: BJP president Nitin Gadkari today denied having held talks with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) on continuing their seat sharing understanding. "No such talks have taken place during my visit with the AGP but we will want the alliance to ...
BJP demands probe into price riseRediff
Centre's minority policy threatening India's unity: BJPIndian Express
BJP president demands probe into price risePress Trust of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:57 am

Death toll in US mine blast rises to 25

An explosion at a remote coal mine in West Virginia killed 25 workers and at least four others were still missing early on Tuesday more than a thousand feet underground in the worst US mine disaster since 1984.
Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:44 am

Indian investigators to soon get access to Headley: FBI - NDTV.com


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Indian investigators to soon get access to Headley: FBI
NDTV.com
PTI, Tuesday April 6, 2010, Chicago Indian investigators would soon get access to terror suspect David Headley as US authorities are working out logistics of where and when they can question the Pakistani-American in connection with the Mumbai attacks, ...
Granting India access to Headley on US mind, assures RoemerEconomic Times
India may gain access to Headley next monthTimes of India
Roemer talks Headley with PC, n-liability with MamataHindustan Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:43 am

Poll: Pantaloons Femina Miss India '10


Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:27 am

Movie Trailer: Knight and Day


Source: The Times of India | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:25 am

Warne spins it Royals' way


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

We welcome Chidambaram's comments on Lalgarh: CPI(M)


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Work apace for GSLV-D3 launch


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

We are for peaceful settlement of all outstanding disputes with India: Zardari


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Dinakaran yet to decide on going on leave


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Police take Shoaib's passport


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Death sentence is subject to appeal: UAE


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Sania-Shoaib wedding may be postponed?


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Suicide attacks on U.S. mission in Peshawar, Awami party rally


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Odds against Bill as Mamata joins sub-quota chorus


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 6 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am

Geithner says India innovations add bank customers

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday said India needs little help in developing some financial innovations, especially when it comes to extending banking services to more people.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:34 pm

Karzai threatens to join Taliban

In a bizzare development, Afghan President Hamid Karzai threatened over the weekend to quit the political process and join the Taliban if he continued to come under outside pressure to reform.
Source: The Times of India | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:21 pm

BSE Sensex hits 25-month-high, triggers resistance

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The BSE Sensex met with resistance after climbing to its highest level in 25 months early on Tuesday, while export-driven outsourcers extended their drop on a strong rupee.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:12 pm

India seeks China's support in fighting terror

External affairs minister S M Krishna on Tuesday sought China's support for the convention against terrorism proposed by India at the UN, and said all nations should join hands to thwart the evil designs of terrorists.
Source: The Times of India | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:49 pm

'Harry Potter Power' to fight teenage depression!

An Australian psychologist has used the world of Harry Potter to suggest ways of dealing with teenage depression in her new book.
Source: The Times of India | 5 Apr 2010 | 10:30 pm

Poor leadership shows, P Chidambaram to West Bengal CM - Economic Times


Indian Express

Poor leadership shows, P Chidambaram to West Bengal CM
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The Centre has blamed lack of leadership and poor management of the law and order apparatus in West Bengal for the Maoist mayhem in Lalgarh. Home minister P Chidambaram is learnt to have conveyed the Centre's dismay over the state ...
Buddhadeb hits back at ChidambaramThe Hindu
Bhattacharya slams Chidambaram for intemperate languageOneindia
Buddhadeb tells PC to mind his languageTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 5 Apr 2010 | 7:56 pm

Women's reservation bill back to square one - Economic Times


The Hindu

Women's reservation bill back to square one
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: As expected, an all-party meeting on women's reservation bill on Monday failed to get critics of the legislation on board. At the two-hour meeting, die-hard opponents — the Yadav trio, BSP and the Shiv Sena — and half-hearted supporters like ...
Women leaders join forces to stall quota billIndia Today
Women's Bill talks: To each man his ownIndian Express
Odds against Bill as Mamata joins sub-quota chorusThe Hindu
Times of India -Hindustan Times -Daily News & Analysis
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Source: Nation - Google News | 5 Apr 2010 | 7:35 pm

Apple's iPad debuts strongly, but key tests remain

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc sold more than 300,000 iPads on the tablet computer's first day in stores, a strong showing that roughly matched Wall Street forecasts and mirrored the iPhone's debut in 2007.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Apr 2010 | 6:36 pm

Woods admits he lied and deceived

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Tiger Woods took full responsibility on Monday for the marital infidelities which have led to his startling fall from grace and admitted he had lied and deceived a lot of people along the way.

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

India, Pak to launch major wargames at same time - Times of India


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India, Pak to launch major wargames at same time
Times of India
NEW DELHI: In a coincidence that has the potential of raising tension levels, the Indian and Pakistani militaries would be conducting major wargames later this month virtually within shouting distance from each other. ...
50000 Pak troops in biggest war game focussing IndiaOneindia
War game season in neighbourhoodCalcutta Telegraph
India, Pak armies prepare for wargames along borderZee News
Indian Express -Daily Times -BusinessWeek
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Source: Nation - Google News | 5 Apr 2010 | 1:39 pm

Police seize Shoaib Malik's passport over marriage

HYDERABAD (Reuters Life!) - Police on Monday seized the passport of the Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik -- soon to wed tennis player Sania Mirza -- and questioned him in connection with allegations that he already has a wife, officers said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Apr 2010 | 7:26 am