Security tightened after boundary clash in Meghalaya!

Security has been tightened in Meghalaya, particularly in the state capital.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Hot, humid day in store for Delhi !

Delhiites will experience another hot and humid day Saturday as the day temperature will hover three notches above average at 43.2 degrees Celsius.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Manipur asks Mizoram`s help in transporting essential supplies!

With the indefinite economic blockade on highways to the state from Assam and Nagaland by Naga students crippling business, Manipur has sought Mizoram`s help in transporting essential supplies through its territory.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

20 injured in clash, police firing along Assam-Meghalaya border!

Over 20 people were injured when a clash broke out between two communities and subsequent police firing at a village along Assam-Meghalaya border today, police said.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Maoists torch dumpers, rollers of construction firm!

Maoists have torched two dumpers and as many rollers of a road construction company in Bihar`s Gaya district, police said Saturday.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Anti-Posco agitation: CPI MP held in Orissa district!

CPI leader and MP Bibhu Prasad Tarai was arrested on Saturday.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Maoists kill five near Lalgarh!

Four CPI-M supporters and a party worker were today shot dead by Maoists after they suspected them to be police informers and their bodies dumped on the highway at West Midnapore and Purulia districts, police said.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

NCP demands Meghalaya CM`s resignation !

The NCP Saturday demanded Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma`s resignation.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Katiyar twice sent me away from dais: IPS officer tells court!

An IPS officer on Saturday told a CBI court that she was twice sent away from the dais by BJP leader Vinay Katiyar.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

65 kg of landmine unearthed in Dantewada!

Security personnel today unearthed 65 kg of landmine from two separate places in Chhattisgarh`s Naxal-hit Dantewada district.
Source: Zee News : States | 15 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Coast Guard to procure 16 new helicopters!

Aiming to strengthen its surveillance capabilities over the maritime zone to prevent 26/11-type terror attacks, the Indian Coast Guard is planning to procure 16 new light helicopters to be deployed on its ships.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

Former vice president hospitalised!

Former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat has been admitted to the ICU of a hospital here after he complained of uneasiness and breathing trouble.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

US closely watching Krishna visit to Iran!

The United States would be watching closely External Affairs Minister SM Krishna`s visit to Iran over the weekend, but does not expect Tehran to change course on its nuclear programme.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

Badal, Gadkari participate in `ardas` with shoes on!

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and BJP President Nitin Gadkari today appeared to have stoked a controversy by participating in a religious function allegedly with their shoes on.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

Vijendra Gupta appointed President of Delhi BJP!

Vijendra Gupta, the councillor from Rohini, was tonight appointed as the President of BJP`s Delhi unit to succeed O P Kohli.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

Former VP Bhairon Singh passes away!

Former VP Bhairon Singh Shekhawat died today, two days after he was admitted to a hospital.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

Javed Akhtar gets death threats!

Javed received a spate of death mails, following his strong views against the Deoband seminary.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

Indo-Bangla deal to set up border bazaars from next month!

Bangladesh and India have finalised a deal to set up weekly border markets along their common frontier from next month in a bid to boost local trade between the two nations.
Source: Zee News : India National | 15 May 2010 | 6:03 am

3-day state mourning for Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in Rajasthan

At an emergency cabinet meeting chief minister Ashok Gehlot expressed grief and deep condolence on the death of the 87-year-old leader and declared a three-day state mourning.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 4:06 am

President dissolves Medical Council of India

President Pratibha Patil on Saturday signed the ordinance dissolving the Medical Council of India. The health ministry on Friday had issued the ordinance to dissolve the MCI.
Source: The Times of India | 15 May 2010 | 4:04 am

Jet fuel price hike by Rs 104 to Rs 42,556/kl in Delhi

Jet fuel constitutes roughly 40% of the operating cost of an airline and today's increase in fuel rates would put a nominal, but extra burden on Indian carriers.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 4:03 am

Protein that makes local bladder cancer invasive found

It is known that bladder cancer often becomes aggressive and spreads in patients despite treatment.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 4:02 am

Air India to operate services in Chennai-Coimbatore sector

An Airbus A319 aircraft would be operated on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 4:01 am

Baby corals use sound cues to reach home

Many years ago, Dr Steve Simpson, Senior Researcher in the University of Bristol's School of Biological Sciences discovered this behaviour in baby reef fish.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 4:00 am

Vice President Ansari condoles Shekhawat's demise

Vice President Hamid Ansari Saturday condoled the demise of his predecessor Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, saying he had 'a glorious record of service to the country'.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 4:00 am

Now, impact sensor that can reveal impact forces for athletes

A new type of wearable impact sensor, developed by New Zealand researchers, could soon provide much needed information about the stresses and strains on limbs for rugby players and runners.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 3:59 am

Actor Tony Curtis eager to return to limelight at 84

Curtis who will turn 85 in June 2010 is keen to act and has been calling all the producers to give him a part.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 3:59 am

Astronomical wonder: Star Regulus joins Moon and Mars on May 19-22

Regulus is the brightest star of Leo, the lion, and is more massive, hotter, and brighter than the Sun. Mars looks like a bright orange star.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 3:57 am

Pakistan Cricket Board mulling IPL-like T20 tournament in UAE

According to well-informed sources in the PCB, the board had sent a proposal of starting a T20 tournament in association with Abdul Rehman Bukhatir's led Bukhatir group of companies.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 3:57 am

Now, TV that switches off automatically when you snooze

The Sony Bravia WE5 comes with a heat and motion sensor that lets the system switch off the set it's playing in an empty room, and an ambient light sensor that can reduce the output from the TV's backlight if the room gets dim.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 15 May 2010 | 3:56 am

Euro zone under pressure as euphoria over bailout package dies

The euro zone came under pressure again on Friday as the euphoria over a massive 750 billion euro (nearly one trillion-dollar) financial bailout package put in place five days ago dissipated and worries about Europe's ability to contain its fiscal problems returned to the financial markets.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 3:54 am

Militants regrouping in PoK to cross over to Indian side - Press Trust of India


SINDH TODAY

Militants regrouping in PoK to cross over to Indian side
Press Trust of India
Islamabad, May 15 (PTI) Militants have regrouped in large numbers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and are crossing the Line of Control to sneak into the Indian side of the Himalayan region, local residents and political leaders have said. ...
Militant outfits regrouping in PoK to sneak into India: Local political leadersOneindia

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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 May 2010 | 3:52 am

Students out on boats to save Sukhna lake

Young enthusiastic students sailed on boats and extracted grass, weeds and silt from Sukhna lake, a Chandigarh landmark that is being suffocated by excessive silting and receding water levels.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 3:50 am

For Games, MCD to take bite out of mosquitoes

October will see hordes of foreign visitors for the Commonwealth Games, it will also be peak dengue season. The capital's civic authorities are now gearing up big time to check the mosquito menace.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 3:40 am

Security up in Meghalaya after firing kills two

Security was tightened across Meghalaya Saturday and Chief Minister Mukul Sangma appealed for calm, a day after two people were killed in police firing at the disputed Langpih village on the state's border with Assam. The incident led to the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) demanding Sangma's resignation.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 3:40 am

Cong to demand President's rule in Jharkhand? - indiablooms


Calcutta Telegraph

Cong to demand President's rule in Jharkhand?
indiablooms
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): As consensus between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on a new Jharkhand chief minister still eludes, the Congress has indicated of demanding President's Rule in the state. ...
Fix it or be ready for Prez rule: Cong to JMM-BJPEconomic Times
End Jharkhand impasse: CongressThe Hindu
Jharkhand: Congress for President's rule?Express Buzz
Calcutta Telegraph -Indian Express -All India Radio
all 154 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 15 May 2010 | 3:37 am

Shahid excited about being directed by father

Bollywood hearthrob Shahid Kapoor, who has just been seen in con film 'Badmaash Company', is extremely excited about his forthcoming film 'Mausam' which is the directorial debut of his father Pankaj Kapoor.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 3:30 am

JSPL aborts $500 mn buy out talks with UAE firm

Leading steel maker Jindal Steel and Power today said it has aborted discussions with UAE-based Al Ghaith Holdings for an estimated $500 million buy out of its assets in Oman citing many 'issues'.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 3:12 am

India proposes dates for IPI talks, Iran yet to respond - Economic Times


ColorsNflavors.com (blog)

India proposes dates for IPI talks, Iran yet to respond
Economic Times
15 May 2010, 1428 hrs IST, PTI INEW DELHI: Breaking a two-year chill in talks over its joining the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, India has invited Iran for resumption of dialogue on the long discussed project but Tehran is yet to respond. ...
'ONGC, IOC doing biz with Iran'Times of India
India to do a balancing act on IranDaily News & Analysis
Economic, energy ties top Krishna's Iran visitFinancial Express
Hindustan Times -Oneindia -BreakingNewsOnline.
all 37 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 15 May 2010 | 3:12 am

Shekhawat was a great visionary: Deshmukh - NDTV.com


The Hindu

Shekhawat was a great visionary: Deshmukh
NDTV.com
PTI, Saturday May 15, 2010, Mumbai Union Heavy Industries Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Saturday condoled the demise of former Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and described him as a "great visionary and parliamentarian". ...
Shekhawat: A deft politician with friends in all partiesHindustan Times
Former Vice-President Shekhawat dies in JaipurMoneycontrol.com
Former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat deadPress Trust of India
India Today -NetIndian -Bellevision
all 165 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 15 May 2010 | 3:10 am

Slain scribe's mother denied bail

A court in Jharkhand's Koderma district Saturday rejected the bail petition of slain scribe Nirupama Pathak's mother Sudha, arrested on charges of killing her daughter.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 3:10 am

Hush...it's a honey trap! - Times of India


NDTV.com

Hush...it's a honey trap!
Times of India
From Mata Hari to Madhuri Gupta, history has been witness to women using sex as a bait. Did you know that men have been great honey traps too? We uncover some historic facts Even though ex-diplomat Madhuri Gupta's name will go down in history as ...
Madhuri Gupta Judicial Custody Extended By Two Weeksindia-server.com
Diplomat 'spy' produced in court, remand extendedNDTV.com
Madhuri Gupta's judicial custody extendedEconomic Times
indiablooms -Oneindia -Press Trust of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 May 2010 | 2:56 am

Militants regrouping in PoK to cross over to India

PoK residents say in the last few weeks militants have regrouped and launched jehadi activities in the Neelum valley on the Pak side of the LoC. A politician said the men were not locals, wore their hair long and did not speak the local language.
Source: The Times of India | 15 May 2010 | 2:49 am

Domestic news of the week

New Delhi/Ranchi: The BJP will head a new coalition government in Jharkand with ruling alliance partners JMM and AJSU announcing their support ending the crisis but questions remained over rotating chief ministership.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 2:47 am

Manipur: BJP puts the blame on Chidambaram - The Hindu


Nagaland Post

Manipur: BJP puts the blame on Chidambaram
The Hindu
A BJP delegation on Friday met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to convey the assessment of the volatile situation in Manipur made by a three-member party team. The party demanded that the permission given to NSCN (Isak-Muivah) leader Thuingaleng ...
Chidambaram says disappointed by BJP statement on ManipurNetIndian
Centre intervenes in Manipur blockadeAll India Radio
BJP team meets Chidambaram over Manipur crisisEconomic Times
Indian Express -Express Buzz -Hindustan Times
all 188 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 15 May 2010 | 2:43 am

China celebrates Tagore's 149th anniversary

On Monday, China paid tribute to one of India's most revered writers, Rabindranath Tagore, by giving impassioned readings of his poems.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 2:40 am

Maharashtra officer 'kidnapped' in Arunachal untraced

There has been no trace of high-ranking Maharashtra forest officer Vijay S. Bardekar who was allegedly kidnapped by suspected Bodo militants in Arunachal Pradesh, where he was on a vacation, a minister said here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 2:40 am

Fighting spreads in Thai capital, 17 dead

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 17 people as soldiers struggle to isolate a sprawling encampment of demonstrators seeking to topple the government.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 May 2010 | 2:40 am

India aims to export $1 bn organic products in next 5 yrs

India aims to export one billion dollar worth of organic products in the next five years as there is greater demand for non-food products such as organic cotton.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 2:40 am

Foreign news of the week

Beijing: India should be 'much more relaxed' in its approach to Chinese investments into the country and get rid of 'needless' restrictions, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh says, adding 'we are imagining demons where there are none.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 2:34 am

Author shows yoga owes debt to forgotten Iowa man

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Yoga owes its American popularity not to some mystic Indian swami but rather to the toil a century ago of a forgotten white man from Iowa once infamous in the tabloids for his insatiable sexual appetite.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 May 2010 | 2:27 am

Govt may decide on lifting wheat export ban after rabi season

The Commerce Ministry today said it is considering lifting the ban on wheat exports after the Rabi marketing season (April-June).
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 2:26 am

BP scrambles to cap flow as oil closes in on marsh

PORT FOURCHON, La. (Reuters) - Energy giant BP scrambled on Saturday to make good on its latest attempt to contain oil from a ruptured wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico as the government approved the use of dispersants underwater, at the source of the seabed gusher.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 May 2010 | 2:23 am

Javed Akhtar gets death threats over 'anti-Islamic' remarks

Javed received death threats as he apparently called an Islamic cleric ‘insane’ during a TV debate about fatwa.
Source: Top Headlines | 15 May 2010 | 2:20 am

Special police units for juveniles in Bihar

Special police units were Saturday constituted in all 37 districts of Bihar to exclusively deal and work with juveniles, an official said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 2:20 am

Manager submits report on India's T20 WC debacle to BCCI

Indian team manager at T20 World Cup, Ranjib Biswal, submitted his report on the side's disastrous campaign to the BCCI highlighting fitness and disciplinary issues.
Source: The Times of India | 15 May 2010 | 2:04 am

Goldman panel to review firm's conflicts

Goldman Sachs Group Inc said it is setting up an internal committee to look at how the company deals with potential conflicts of interest and how it can better disclose what it does.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 1:58 am

Goa wants frogs off menu and into ponds

Frog meat, locally known as 'jumping chicken', is ordered in soft whispers at numerous eateries in Goa around the beginning of monsoon when the amphibians surface in thousands, croaking for mates. But green activists and forest officials are now trying their best to keep them off the menu.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 15 May 2010 | 1:50 am

BP scrambles to install device to contain oil spill

Energy giant BP scrambled on Saturday to make good on its latest attempt to contain oil from a gushing well in the Gulf of Mexico as the region's suffering workers braced for environmental disaster.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 1:16 am

SP will continue to extend issue-based support to UPA

SP with 21 MPs in the LS had bailed out the UPA during voting on the cut motions on April 27 by staging a walkout.
Source: Top Headlines | 15 May 2010 | 1:16 am

Phoonk 3 starring KJo and crow


Source: The Times of India | 15 May 2010 | 1:10 am

Australian teenager finishes round-world solo sail

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian teenager sailed into Sydney Harbour to a rapturous welcome on Saturday to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe that will take her into the history books.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 May 2010 | 12:58 am

T20 debacle report highlights fitness, disciplinary issues

Indian team manager Ranjib Biswal has submitted his report on the side's disastrous campaign in the West Indies.
Source: Top Headlines | 15 May 2010 | 12:51 am

Former VP Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dies

Former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat died at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital here on Saturday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 12:32 am

Markets gain on global cues

Europe's decision to introduce a rescue package for Greece buoyed sentiments across the globe and Indian markets were no exception.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 15 May 2010 | 12:30 am

'Spy' diplomat's custody extended

A Delhi court extended by 14 days the judicial custody of Madhuri Gupta, accused of passing classified information to ISI.
Source: Top Headlines | 15 May 2010 | 12:29 am

Jailed for abusing mentally challenged girl


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Congress polls, a tightrope walk


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

SIT submits report to court


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Ban on LTTE extended


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Thailand on the boil


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Mayapuri scrap market still in danger, says Greenpeace


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Kushboo joins DMK


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Constable killed as terrorists strike in Hyderabad Old City


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Prajapati case accused remanded


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Bajpe airport suitable for handling cargo: AAI chief


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 15 May 2010 | 12:00 am

Former Vice-President B S Shekhawat dead

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat died on Saturday, two days after he was admitted to a hospital complaining of uneasiness and breathing problems. Shekhawat's condition deteriorated this morning.
Source: The Times of India | 14 May 2010 | 11:55 pm

Babri case: 'Vinay Katiyar twice sent me away from dais'

Anju Gupta, an IPS officer, told court that she was twice sent away from the dais by BJP leader Vinay Katiyar.
Source: Top Headlines | 14 May 2010 | 11:29 pm

Bride and grooming

Gem-studded teeth that match the reception lehenga, nostril waxes, mole removals and what not. Wedding day makeovers are going much beyond as brides shell out megabucks...
Source: The Times of India | 14 May 2010 | 11:28 pm

Stamp of honour for Sunil Dutt

The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) has proposed to the Union Government to release a commemorative stamp honouring the late actor and MP Sunil Dutt.
Source: The Times of India | 14 May 2010 | 10:30 pm

Kishejni calls for 48-hour bandh in five states

Maoists called for a 48-hour bandh from May 18 to protest against a slew of decisions taken by the Centre.
Source: Top Headlines | 14 May 2010 | 10:21 pm

Former VP Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dead

Former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat died of cardiac arrest in Jaipur at the age of 87.
Source: Top Headlines | 14 May 2010 | 9:35 pm

Next big terrorist attack on US will be postmarked 'Pakistan': CIA analyst

A former CIA analyst, who helped President Barack Obama formulate his AfPak policy, sees "a very serious possibility that the next mass casualty terrorist attack on the United States will be postmarked Pakistan."
Source: The Times of India | 14 May 2010 | 9:15 pm

Google says mistakenly got wireless data

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said its fleet of cars responsible for photographing streets around the world have for several years accidentally collected personal information -- which a security expert said could include email messages and passwords -- sent by consumers over wireless networks.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 May 2010 | 7:47 pm

Jairam Ramesh not out of the woods yet - Times of India


Business Standard

Jairam Ramesh not out of the woods yet
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh's continuation in government remains very much open despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh having turned down his offer to resign following his gaffes on India's China policy during a visit to ...
The curious case of Jairam RameshIndian Express
More trouble for Ramesh, AP Cong opposes RS nominationHindustan Times
Jairam controversy blows overThe Hindu
NDTV.com -Express Buzz -Mumbai Mirror
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 May 2010 | 5:09 pm

South Indian actress Khushboo joins DMK - Economic Times


Oneindia

South Indian actress Khushboo joins DMK
Economic Times
CHENNAI/NEW DELHI: The popular south-Indian actress, Khushboo, joined Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Friday. The actress, who has a huge fan following in the state, enrolled herself as a primary member of the Dravidian party in the presence of DMK chief ...
Politics won't affect my profession: KhushbooIBNLive.com
Actress Khushboo ditches Cong, joins DMKTimes of India
Kushboo joins DMKThe Hindu
Calcutta Telegraph -NDTV.com -Indian Express
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 May 2010 | 4:27 pm

Constable killed as terrorists strike in Hyderabad Old City - The Hindu


The Hindu

Constable killed as terrorists strike in Hyderabad Old City
The Hindu
HYDERABAD: A policeman was killed when at least two gunmen attacked an unarmed police picket at the Khilwat junction of the communally sensitive Old City area of Hyderabad on Friday evening, four days ahead of the third anniversary of the blast at ...
Cop shot dead in Andhra Pradesh, terror attack suspectedHindustan Times
Islamic group claims hand behind Hyd attackIBNLive.com
Hyderabad: Cop's killers ahead of intelligenceExpress Buzz
Economic Times -Daily News & Analysis -India Today
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 May 2010 | 3:31 pm

Same-gotra marriage legal, court ruled 65yrs ago

The khap panchayats and their influential political backers seem to have forgotten that in 1945, the issue was settled by the Bombay HC which categorically declared that same gotra marriages were legal.
Source: The Times of India | 14 May 2010 | 3:30 pm

Mandira Bedi's tattoo leaves Akal Takht fuming

Mandira Bedi has once again earned the ire of the Sikh community for sporting an Ek Onkar tattoo on her nape, with community leaders threatening to drag her to court for hurting religious sentiments if she did not have the tattoo removed immediately.
Source: The Times of India | 14 May 2010 | 3:15 pm

Hussey gives Aussies breathtaking last-over win

GROS ISLET (Reuters) - Magical Michael Hussey smashed three sixes in four balls to inspire Australia to a remarkable three-wicket win over holders Pakistan in the last over of Friday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in St Lucia.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 May 2010 | 2:40 pm

Gavaskar says Indians must go back to school

GROS ISLET (Reuters) - India's batsmen should be sent back to the national academy to learn how to deal with short-pitched bowling, former great Sunil Gavaskar said in St Lucia on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 May 2010 | 1:49 pm

Muthalik files complaint against reporters - The Hindu


Oneindia

Muthalik files complaint against reporters
The Hindu
Sri Rama Sene president Pramod Muthalik on Friday morning lodged a complaint with the Camp Police station here seeking investigation and action against the reporters (acting undercover) of Aaj Tak and magazine Tehelka for allegedly committing offences ...
Muthalik seeks action against journosOneindia
Digvijay blasts Hindutva hardlinersTimes of India
Police can take action against Muthalik: YeddyurappaDaily News & Analysis
india-server.com -India Today -Economic Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 14 May 2010 | 1:01 pm

Monsoon to arrive on May 30 - govt

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Monsoon rains, critical to farm output in India's trillion-dollar economy, will arrive on May 30, two days before normal, Earth Sciences Minister Prithviraj Chavan said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 May 2010 | 8:24 am

Suspected militants kill policeman in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - Suspected militants shot dead a policeman in a drive-by attack in Hyderabad on Friday and wounded two others, the police chief said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 May 2010 | 8:11 am

April inflation eases, rate hike seen in July

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The annual headline inflation in April eased in line with expectations, providing further evidence that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will hold off from raising interest rates at least until its next scheduled meeting in July.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 May 2010 | 6:52 am