Shutdown disrupts normal life in Manipur!

The two-day shutdown call given by the AMUCO has disrupted normal life in Manipur.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 May 2010 | 5:45 am

Interest subsidy on edu loans for backward class students!

Centre has sanctioned interest subsidy on education loans availed by economically backward students to pursue higher education in government recognised colleges.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 May 2010 | 5:45 am

Pakistan still sees India as major threat, says top US general !

Pakistan still sees India as its major thereat even as it has stepped up action against militants.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 May 2010 | 5:45 am

FIR against dead scribe`s boyfriend for rape!

A local court today directed police to file a case of rape and abetment to suicide against the journalist-boyfriend of Delhi-based scribe Nirupama Pathak.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 May 2010 | 5:45 am

Delhi CM`s security up after threat call!

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit`s security has been stepped up after a threat call.
Source: Zee News : India National | 8 May 2010 | 5:45 am

'King' Karun Chandhok happy to leave his throne

Brazilian Bruno Senna called him 'The King' for the amount of time Chandhok spent on the throne (toilet) for the last few days.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 4:16 am

Sheila Dikshit's security up after threat - Mangalorean.com

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Sheila Dikshit's security up after threat Mangalorean.com New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's security has been stepped up after the police got an anonymous call stating her life was in danger. But an unruffled Dikshit said she was not worried. Delhi Police have beefed up Dikshit's ... Sheila Dikshit's security stepped up after threatNDTV.com Dikshit's security stepped up after threat to lifeHindustan Times Need to modernise Delhi Police: SheilaThe Hindu Press Trust of India -Oneindia -india-server.com all 43 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 8 May 2010 | 4:11 am

Sovereign wealth funds urge global financial reform

The forum felt that the current conditions in the financial markets and the uncertainties relating to sovereign credit risk assessment, were presenting a less certain investment environment.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 4:00 am

Sheila Dikshit's security up after threat

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's security has been stepped up after the police got an anonymous call stating her life was in danger. But an unruffled Dikshit said she was not worried.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 4:00 am

People think I am grungy: Kristen Stewart

Kristen admits she enjoys being choosy during fashion shoots.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:55 am

Judicial intervention led to landmark legislations: CJI

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan today praised the judiciary for playing an important role in bringing in some of the landmark legislations passed by Parliament in recent years.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 3:48 am

Event management company IMG denies planning rebel T20 league in England

A statement from the events management group, which was involved in running the IPL in the first three seasons, said in its 50-year existence it had always respected the authority of official sports federations.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:43 am

'Karna' weaves tragic spell at summer ballet fest

'Sutaputra Karna', the epitome of chivalry and sacrifice in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, struck an emotional chord with audiences here in an opera ballet in the Mayurbhanj Chhau tradition, portraying him as a tragic figure and a king without a throne.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 3:40 am

Bihar wants ICMR to probe congenital blindness

Twentyeight cases of congenital blindness have been reported in a span of few months in Bihar's Bhojpur district, prompting the state government to approach the New Delhi-based Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to examine the reasons.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 3:40 am

British voters denied right to vote can claim 750 pounds

Voters in at least 14 constituencies in eight cities including London, Sheffield and Birmingham were affected by the chaos.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:37 am

Australia take on Sri Lankan in fight for T20 World Cup semis

Considered Twenty20 duds before they landed in the Caribbean, the Australians have done well so far and are fast emerging as title contenders.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:35 am

Greece crisis casts shadow on Indian mkts; Sensex tanks 790pts

Stocks: The benchmark Sensex recorded its biggest weekly fall of 789.60 points in the current year to close at nearly 10-week low, below the 17,000-mark, at 16,769.11, on distinctly weak global cues due to Greece debt crisis amid fresh capital outflows.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 3:34 am

Portrait of Tagore as a progressive artist

Art for Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was the final extension of his literature, beginning at a point when he wanted to express himself in a more creative way at the age of 67. One hundred and fifty years after his birth, he still retains pride of place as one of the founders of the progressive art movement in India.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 3:30 am

Over 870 kg polythene seized

Coming down hard on the rampant use of polythene, authorities raided a grain market here and seized a whopping 870 kg of plastic, an official said Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 3:30 am

'Tagore's Visva-Bharati veering away from his ideals'

Visva-Bharati, the university founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has veered away from the poet's ideals and is today guided by 'crass commercialism', says a descendent of the bard.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 3:30 am

Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Jammu region

This will be Gandhi's first visit to the Jammu region after his hectic campaign for party candidates for the parliamentary polls in April 2009.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:29 am

Pak court adjourns Mumbai attack case till May 22

A Pakistani court conducting the trial of LeT's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects in the Mumbai attack case adjourned proceedings till May 22 after the prosecution sought more time to gain access to Ajmal Kasab, sentenced to death by an Indian court.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 3:24 am

I've been enemy No.1 for BCCI for long: Modi

Suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi today ridiculed the BCCI's second show cause notice for allegedly planning a 'rebel' Twenty20 league in England, saying it has become a part of life for him to be treated as "public enemy number one" by the Board.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 3:23 am

Jharkhand political crises fuel air travel

The frequency of chartered planes flying out of the state, carrying politicians, almost always multiplies in times of political instability.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:23 am

Karnataka farmers take to Grape farming

Karnataka farmers are making good profits out of grape farming, as in the last five years, the farming of grapes has increased manifold and high profits has encouraged more farmers into this trade.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 3:20 am

French naval crew render social service at an NGO

The crew were accorded a warm reception by the children being looked after by the NGO.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:19 am

I've been BCCI's enemy No.1 for long: Lalit Modi

Suspended IPL chief Lalit Modi ridiculed BCCI's show-cause notice for allegedly planning a 'rebel' T20 league in England, saying it has become a part of life for him to be treated as "public enemy" by the board.
Source: The Times of India | 8 May 2010 | 3:17 am

US envoy to meet Aung San Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi is serving an 18-month house arrest sentence which has barred her from contesting a general election planned this year.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 8 May 2010 | 3:11 am

Dalai Lama asks Tibetans to cooperate with census officials

The Dalai Lama has appealed to the Tibetan community living in India to cooperate with census officials counting the country's population, an aide said Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 3:10 am

Mind the age gap - Times of India

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Mind the age gap Times of India If the wife is above 15 years of age, her husband can rape her; only a man can sue his wife for adultery. Outraged? Read on... The Women's Reservation Bill, which was rather unexpectedly and dramatically passed by the Rajya Sabha in the Budget session, ... Women's Bill traded for UPA's survival?NDTV.com Amid protests, Nuclear Liability Bill introduced in Lok SabhaThe Hindu N-liability bill tabled, Opposition walks outHindustan Times Daily News & Analysis -Calcutta Telegraph -Economic Times all 169 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 8 May 2010 | 3:02 am

BJP to lead coalition govt in Jharkhand - NDTV.com

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BJP to lead coalition govt in Jharkhand NDTV.com The BJP and JMM leaders have been locked in intensive negotiations over who the next Jharkhand Chief Minister would be and the fifth round of talks have just concluded in which the two parties have decided that the BJP will hold the top post in ... Jharkhand political crises fuel air travelDaily News & Analysis Opportunistic, says CongressBusiness Standard Jharkhand to have new BJP-led governmentMangalorean.com Hindustan Times -Press Trust of India -Express Buzz all 153 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 8 May 2010 | 3:01 am

'Sino-India climate cooperation helping change pol climate'

Sino-India cooperation on climate change was helping in changing the political climate between the two countries, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has said as he underlined the need for New Delhi to "learn" from China's forest management.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 3:01 am

Europe debt crisis engulfs world bourses

Benchmark indices for Indian equities fell to two-month lows on investor concerns that another financial crisis stemming from Greece's souring finances could be in the offing.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 2:50 am

Hrithik mobbed by media on Shirdi visit

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, who went with his family to the holy town of Shirdi Saturday to pray for the success of his forthcoming movie 'Kites', was left disappointed after being mobbed by the media.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 8 May 2010 | 2:50 am

BJP to form govt in Jharkhand with JMM, AJSU support

Ending a fortnight-long stalemate, JMM and AJSU today announced support to a BJP-led government in Jharkhand for the remaining four-and-a-half year tenure of the state Assembly.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 2:43 am

Deal with mounting arrears in courts, litigation costs: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the government, judiciary and the Bar Association should make concerted efforts to deal with mounting arrears in court cases and the growing cost of litigation.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 2:40 am

Stalemate ends, BJP to lead govt in Jharkhand

JMM and AJSU announced support to a BJP-led govt in Jharkhand to save the state from President's Rule. BJP will decide its CM candidate on Monday.
Source: The Times of India | 8 May 2010 | 2:37 am

'King' Chandhok happy to leave his throne

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Formula One driver Karun Chandhok had a spring in his step at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday after recovering from a bout of food poisoning that laid him low earlier in the week.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 May 2010 | 2:33 am

Will contest next Pak election: Musharraf

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has unveiled his plans to return to active politics, saying he would contest the next general election in Pakistan whenever it is held.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 2:30 am

Top foreign news of the week

Washington: Terming the decision taken by India and Pakistan to resume talks as "positive development", the White House notes that there is a long way to go with regard to improvement of relationship between the two South Asian neighbours.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 2:12 am

UK's Lib Dems consider Conservative government offer

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Liberal Democrat leader will seek backing from senior party members on Saturday for a possible deal with the Conservatives after Thursday's election, in which none of the three major parties won a majority.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 May 2010 | 2:00 am

Top national news of the week

New Delhi: A Delhi court remands MCI President Ketan Desai and three others in 13-day judicial custody after their arrest for allegedly taking bribe to allow a medical college in Punjab to admit students despite lack of infrastructure.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 8 May 2010 | 1:58 am

Pakistan says nuclear safety concerns addressed

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan reiterated a call on Saturday for the international community to recognise it as a nuclear power, saying it had addressed the world's concerns over the safety and security of its nuclear weapons.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 8 May 2010 | 1:53 am

Muivah defers Manipur visit after PMO steps in - IBNLive.com

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Muivah defers Manipur visit after PMO steps in IBNLive.com New Delhi: The NSCN-IM general secretary Thiugaling Muivah has decided not to visit his hometown Ukrul in Manipur for now. He says that he will wait till the Centre assures his safety. The decision comes after Muivah met with Nagaland Chief Minister ... Muivah stays away, Manipur simmersNDTV.com Forces cut off at Mao GateCalcutta Telegraph Nagaland condemns use of forceThe Hindu Hindustan Times -Oneindia -MorungExpress all 415 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 8 May 2010 | 1:43 am

No arbitrary sack of governors: SC - Hindustan Times

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No arbitrary sack of governors: SC Hindustan Times The Supreme Court on Friday disapproved the practice of replacing governors in an “arbitrary” and “capricious” manner with the change of power at the Centre. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice KG Balakrishnan held that a governor ... Guv can't be removed for not toeing political line: SCEconomic Times “Governors owe their allegiance to Constitution”The Hindu Shield for governors against political axeCalcutta Telegraph Oneindia -Daily News & Analysis -Business Standard all 56 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 8 May 2010 | 12:19 am

Jesus Christ buried in Srinagar?

A New Yorker who claims to be the 59th descendant of Jesus is on a mission to exhume the Rozabal tomb in Srinagar believed by many to be his last resting place and subject the remains to DNA testing.
Source: The Times of India | 8 May 2010 | 12:04 am

Fee structure fixed for private schools

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Violence: Karim alleges conspiracy

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Decision soon on caste-based census, Manmohan Singh assures Lok Sabha

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Muivah puts his visit to Manipur on hold

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Hangman offers services to execute Kasab

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Be prepared to more than walk on the boulevard

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Centre's gas pricing policy will prevail, rules Supreme Court

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

UPSC rule upheld

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Experts studying Kerala mud snake

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Governors can't be removed at Centre's whims, says Court

Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 8 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Nepal's Maoists suspend general strike

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's former Maoist rebels have suspended a general strike that had choked daily life in the impoverished Himalayan nation for the past week, but are maintaining pressure on the prime minister to resign.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 May 2010 | 11:41 pm

NY bomb plot fallout: US angry at Pak

Secretary of state Hillary Clinton said the US expects more cooperation in fighting terror from the Pakistan govt and warned of repercussions if a future successful attack in the US were to be linked to Pakistan.
Source: The Times of India | 7 May 2010 | 11:21 pm

Boy killed, girl missing in suspected honour killing

In a suspected case of honour killing in Muzaffarnagar, a BBA student was killed allegedly by the family of a girl with whom he had eloped two months ago.
Source: The Times of India | 7 May 2010 | 10:52 pm

Is Iron Man 2 worth a watch?

Source: The Times of India | 7 May 2010 | 10:05 pm

Euro zone agrees emergency steps to contain crisis

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone leaders agreed on Friday that they would have special measures ready before financial markets open on Monday to prevent financial turmoil in Greece spreading to other countries such as Spain and Portugal.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 May 2010 | 5:49 pm

UK polls: An Indian summer in House of Commons

Valerie Vaz of Labour and Priti Patel of the Conservatives became the first Indian women to enter UK's House of Commons. Alok Sharma in Reading West and Paul Uppal in Wolverhampton South West unseated Labour.
Source: The Times of India | 7 May 2010 | 5:30 pm

Priti Patel is UK's first Gujarati woman MP

The House of Commons, the mother of modern parliaments, for the first time got a Gujarati woman Priti Patel (Conservative) as a member on Friday. Priti triumphed by a massive margin at Witham.
Source: The Times of India | 7 May 2010 | 5:00 pm

Sentencing makes front pages in Pakistan too - Times of India

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Sentencing makes front pages in Pakistan too Times of India NEW DELHI: Ajmal Amir Kasab's death sentence was splashed on the front page of Pakistan's newspapers on Friday. But Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani arrested for trying to set off a car bomb in New York Times Square, is the focus of most editorials. ... Kasab verdict a clear message to Pak-based terror outfits: AntonyTimes of India Qureshi assuages India's fears over diversion of US supplied weaponsOneindia Pak court adjourns Mumbai attack case till May 22Press Trust of India The Hindu -Daily Times -india-server.com all 2,125 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 7 May 2010 | 4:56 pm

Gas row: This round goes to Mukesh Ambani

A toxic, no-holds-barred battle between two estranged brothers that sucked in the Indian government ended on Friday with the Supreme Court ruling in favour of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries.
Source: The Times of India | 7 May 2010 | 3:22 pm

Now, neglecting your pets can land you in soup

An inspector could soon be visiting your house to check on your pet and ensure you have kept it well fed and exercised, provided it adequate sleep, minimum physical space and made adequate arrangements for its mating.
Source: The Times of India | 7 May 2010 | 3:12 pm

HC sets aside Rane's order in land case - Times of India

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HC sets aside Rane's order in land case Times of India MUMBAI: In a blow to state revenue minister Narayan Rane, the Bombay HC on Friday set aside an order passed by him in a land case. Rane had reversed his own order declaring a five-acre plot near Sahar airport from public to private. ... State indtroduces Smart Cards to owners of property to prevent fraudHindustan Times HC sets aside Rane's land order, calls it perverseEconomic Times Rane's land order set asideHindustan Times Daily News & Analysis -Daily News & Analysis -Press Trust of India all 11 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 7 May 2010 | 2:55 pm

Governments try to ease global fears over Greece

BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Governments around the world tried on Friday to calm financial markets shaken by fears that Greece's debt crisis could cause difficulties for other European economies.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 May 2010 | 2:53 pm

Govt buckles, agrees to caste in 2011 census - Times of India

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Govt buckles, agrees to caste in 2011 census Times of India NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the inclusion of caste in the national headcount after a gap of 79 years after high-pressure lobbying by OBC satraps and an intervention by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi saw Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promising a ... Decision soon on caste-based census, Manmohan Singh assures Lok SabhaThe Hindu Oh India! 2011 census shows caste system still reignsdailynews365 Caste Based Census Wins The Battleindia-server.com JaiBihar -Oneindia -Economic Times all 263 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 7 May 2010 | 2:13 pm

'Missing' pencils were in Narora - Times of India

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'Missing' pencils were in Narora Times of India NEW DELHI: For more than 20 days, when the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Delhi Police and various agencies were hunting high and low for the ''missing'' Cobalt-60 pencils, the radioactive sources were lying inside a safe vault at the Narora atomic ... Delhi University violated rules, admits ChavanThe Hindu New law for Mayapuri-like disastersHindustan Times India watchdog says all radioactive waste accounted forBBC News Rediff -Indian Express -mydigitalfc.com all 113 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 7 May 2010 | 2:04 pm

iPad's international launch slated for May 28

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Friday it will launch the iPad tablet computer in nine international markets on May 28, following a strong debut in the United States last month.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 May 2010 | 12:03 pm

Australia send message by overpowering India

BRIDGETOWN (Reuters) - Australia crushed India by 49 runs on Friday in the strongest sign yet that they have got to grips with the special demands of Twenty20 cricket.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 May 2010 | 11:28 am

Pakistanis pose as Indians after NY bomb scare

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pakistani merchants and job seekers in the United States, still reeling from economic hardship since the Sept. 11 attacks of 2001, are posing as Indians to avoid discrimination in the wake of the Times Square bomb attempt.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 May 2010 | 11:17 am

Kashmiri is first in India civil service exams - BBC News

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Kashmiri is first in India civil service exams BBC News A man from Indian-administered Kashmir has come first in India's civil service examinations, the first Kashmiri to achieve such a distinction. Newspapers in the capital Srinagar have carried the story of Shah Faisal's achievement ... 6 militants, 2 soldiers killed in gunbattle, operation onHindustan Times Soldiers, rebels battle in Indian Kashmir; 8 deadThe Associated Press Seven killed in Kashmir gunbattle: Indian armyAFP ABC Online -Moneycontrol.com -Rising Kashmir all 248 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 7 May 2010 | 11:15 am

Mukesh Ambani wins gas ruling in Supreme Court

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, scored a win against his estranged brother with the Supreme Court ruling they must renegotiate a family deal over the country's largest gas field, giving the government control over setting gas prices.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 May 2010 | 9:09 am