Day cloudy in Delhi, rains likely by evening !

It was a cloudy Monday in Delhi with the weather office forecasting rains later in the day.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am

“Some doubt†over WB accident: Mamata !

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed doubts over the reasons behind the disaster.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am

Passenger trains collide in West Bengal, at least 50 dead !

At least 50 people were killed and over 150 injured when a speeding Sealdah-bound Uttarbanga Express rammed into the Vanachal Express in Birbhum dist.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am

Fresh batch of 2,083 pilgrims leave for Amarnath!

A fresh batch of 2,083 pilgrims on Monday left here for their onward journey to cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am

Army team at Sainthia to help in rescue efforts!

: The Army on Monday sent a 167-member team of doctors, engineers and technical specialists to help rescue operations at Sainthia where two express trains collided leaving 50 dead.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am

Railways open helplines for news of West Bengal accident !

Railway authorities have opened several helpline numbers for news of the victims in Monday`s train accident at Sainthia in India`s eastern state of West Bengal.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am

Maoist attack on schools affecting Jharkhand primary education!

Eight-year-old Ritu Kumar and 15-year-old Mahendra Prasad Gupta are fortunate to enroll in schools after the ones they previously attended to were blown up by Maoist blasts six months ago.
Source: Zee News : States | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:58 am

Train accidents in India since 2000!

Forty-nine people killed and 150 were injured early Monday when the speeding Sealdah-bound Uttarbanga Express rammed into the Vanachal Express at Sainthia station in Bhirbhum district.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:55 am

Centre to take over Bhopal gas hospital !

The Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of former CJI AM Ahmadi as chairman of the hospital.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:55 am

“Some doubt†over WB accident: Mamata !

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed doubts over the reasons behind the disaster.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:55 am

TDP strike in Andhra evokes partial response !

The TDP shutdown affected normal life in parts of Andhra Pradesh Monday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:55 am

UPA leaders to deliberate on strategy for monsoon session!

With the opposition gearing up to put the government on the mat on several issues, including price rise, a meeting of the UPA leaders will be held on Monday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:55 am

Dhaka slaps four cases against ULFA militant !

Bangladesh authorities have slapped four cases against ULFA militant Ranjan Chowdhury and his associate.
Source: Zee News : India National | 19 Jul 2010 | 5:55 am

Mamata hints at foul play

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday hinted at foul play behind the train accident in West Bengal that claimed at least 60 lives, saying she had 'some doubt' in her mind.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 4:10 am

UPA meeting to discuss monsoon session strategy

Leaders of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) will meet here Monday evening to discuss the strategy for the monsoon session of parliament beginning next week.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 4:10 am

56 killed in WB train accident; Mamata 'suspicious' again - Hindustan Times


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56 killed in WB train accident; Mamata 'suspicious' again
Hindustan Times
As many as 56 bodies were recovered and almost an equal number are feared dead as a passenger train rammed into another at Saithia, about 210 km to the north of Kolkata at 2:05 am Monday morning. An unreserved compartment of Bhagalpur-Ranchi Vananchal ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 4:07 am

Pakistan drops football from Asian Games contingent

Pakistan's football officials are making a last-ditch effort
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

43 major train tragedies in two decades

There have been at least 43 major train tragedies, including accidents and terror attacks, since 1990 in India, where railways run over 19,000 trains every day.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

GTL Infra sees annual rev of Rs 720 cr from Aircel

GTL Infrastructure Ltd said on Monday its expects annual recurring revenues of Rs 720 crore from Aircel's telecom towers acquisition for the next 15 years.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:58 am

IMF aims to boost lending resources by $250 bn

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants to boost its lending resources to $1 trillion from $750 billion in order to prevent future financial crises, a business daily said on Monday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am

LG Electronics introduces 3D-enabled PC lineup

LG Electronics Inc, South Korea's second-biggest consumer electronics maker today said it has developed 3D capable personal computers.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Matt Bettencourt holds nerve to notch first PGA Tour win

Bettencourt, who had missed the cut in eight of his last 10 events and never finished better than fifth on the Tour, started the day three behind overnight leader Scott McCarron.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

Indian Navy's P-81 aircraft to be armed with new US radars

The radars will be able to work at significantly tactical ranges and also detect small targets.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:47 am

Facebook could be social pariah in Asia

As Facebook gears up for a major push in Asia, the social networking giant may learn that good friends are hard to find as it faces privacy concerns in Japan and Korea and heavy-handed censors in China.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:46 am

Airbus, Boeing to bare teeth at Farnborough

The airshow that hosts the massive aviation and arms carnival every other year will see the two aerospace giants hog most deals for their aircrafts.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

Fuel consumption rises 1.7% to 12.09 MT in June

India's fuel consumption rose 1.7 per cent to 12.09 million tons in June on back of high demand for auto fuel, official data released here said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:43 am

DGCA starts probe into accident involving Air India plane

As part of the probe, DGCA summoned the pilots and engineers of the aircraft, bound for Mumbai, and questioned them, official sources said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:43 am

DGCA starts probe into accident involving Air India plane - Daily News & Analysis


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DGCA starts probe into accident involving Air India plane
Daily News & Analysis
PTI New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today launched an investigation into an incident in which a ground handler was injured when the wheels of an Air India plane crushed his legs while preparing for take-off at the IGI ...
Delhi: AI plane crushes technician's footIndia Today
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Air India Flight hits Engineer at IGI Airport in DelhiBreakingNewsOnline.
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Areva T says wins order worth Rs 130 cr

Capital goods maker Areva T&D India has won an order worth Rs 130 crore from GMR Infrastructure group for its 600 MW plant in Maharashtra, it said on Monday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Fransisco Mickky Pacheco not to attend Goa Assembly session

Pacheco had to step down on May 6 after he was embroiled in the controversy related to death of 28-year-old Nadia Torrado, who allegedly consumed rat poison and died on May 30.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Facebook scores 500 million users

The user count for Facebook has reached a staggering 500 million, according to reports.nd it is believed that the social networking giant will officially announce its 500 millionth user sometime this week.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Berger Paints unit probed for groundwater pollution

A manufacturing unit of Berger Paints, a major decorative paint manufacturing company in India, is being probed for pollution of ground water in villages near the Pilerne Industrial Estate in Goa, Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira told the assembly Monday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Himachal approaches GMR for new airport near Shimla

The Himachal government has approached the GMR group for setting up a world-class airport near capital Shimla to boost the state's tourism industry, an official said Monday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Anti-collision device could have averted latest train accident

Even as the latest rail accident claimed 60 lives and injured 150 people in West Bengal, the railway ministry is still prevaricating over installing anti-collision devices (ACDs) on its trains.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

L General Insurance says gets license to start biz

L&T General Insurance Company Ltd, an arm of engineering and construction firm Laresn & Toubro Ltd, has receieved a license to commence its business from insurance sector regulator, it said on Monday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:37 am

Pak team may replace Danish Kaneria with Saeed Ajmal for Headingley Test against Australia

According to a Pakistan team official, the management feels that the Australians have got many left-handed batsmen, and Ajmal along with the fast bowlers would form the best possible attack.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:36 am

LeT commander killed in Kashmir gunfight - Hindustan Times


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LeT commander killed in Kashmir gunfight
Hindustan Times
A Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander has been killed by security forces in a gunfight in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said on Monday. “Acting on specific information about an LeT commander hiding in a house in Gurura village, ...
Army gun down LeT's divisional commander in J&KStock Market Today
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:36 am

Marcus North wants to chip in with bat before ball

North's 16-Test career can legitimately be characterised as having produced neither feast or famine with the bat.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:35 am

Trade secy: Current account deficit won't pressure rupee

India's current account deficit is manageable and will not pressure the rupee, Trade Secretary said on Monday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:34 am

Clinton offers aid, seeks stronger Pakistan ties

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced more than $500 million in new aid projects for Pakistan on Monday, which Washington hopes will help win over a sceptical public in an ally vital to winning the war in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:33 am

Salman Butt did not expect Shahid Afridi to retire, but pleads for patience

Butt pleaded for support for his inexperienced team, which he said was well served at Lord's by debutant batsmen Azhar Ali and Umar Amin.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:32 am

Dacoits loot bank in Orissa

Five men on two motor-cycles and armed with pistols, struck at the bank's Chatani branch, around noon, and two of them positioned themselves at the main door.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

Couture extravaganza to engulf city for six days

Vibrant, spectacular and extravagant - the inaugural Pearls Delhi Couture Week (Pearls DCW) July 20-25 promises all this and much more with big names like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bal participating in it.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

June exports up 30%: Trade secretary

India's June exports rose an annual 30 per cent to $17.75 billion, for the eighth straight month, Trade Secretary Rahul Khullar said on Monday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:28 am

20 Taliban fighters killed in air strikes in Pakistan

Officials said 15 militants were injured and four hideouts destroyed in the air strikes.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:27 am

Shock, horror for bloodied train accident survivors

Shock, pain and sheer horror: Survivors of the train accident in the early hours of Monday in this West Bengal town recalled the fateful moment when they were rudely waken up from their sleep with a jerk and a deafening sound.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

Clinton to Qureshi: Amicably resolve problems with India

Secretary of State told the Pak leadership that the US wants continuation of dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad.
Source: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:16 am

ANALYSIS - Facebook could be social pariah in Asia

SHANGHAI/SEOUL (Reuters) - As Facebook gears up for a major push in Asia, the social networking giant may learn that good friends are hard to find as it faces privacy concerns in Japan and Korea and heavy-handed censors in China.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

ONGC submits viability report of 9 gas blocks to DGH

ONGC last week submitted a proposal for declaring nine gas discoveries in the northern area of block KG-DWN-98/2 commercially viable, company sources said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:07 am

Trains collide in West Bengal, 60 killed

SAINTHIA, India (Reuters) - A speeding passenger train crashed into another waiting at a station in West Bengal early on Monday, killing at least 60 people and injuring about 100, officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2010 | 3:05 am

Babli issue: Maharashtra Assembly adjourned twice - The Hindu


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Babli issue: Maharashtra Assembly adjourned twice
The Hindu
PTI Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was adjourned twice for 20 minutes in each instance over the Babli barrage issue with the Opposition members shouting slogans against Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu. ...
TDP strike in Andhra Pradesh evokes partial responseTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 2:55 am

US wants Indo-Pak talks to go on: Hillary

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the US would like India and Pakistan to amicably resolve their outstanding problems and address issues between the two countries, the diplomatic sources said.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2010 | 2:53 am

Curfew lifted from Sopore, normal life disrupted in Valley - Hindustan Times


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Curfew lifted from Sopore, normal life disrupted in Valley
Hindustan Times
PTI Authorities on Monday lifted curfew from Sopore town and restriction on movement of people across Kashmir Valley but life continued to remain disrupted due to a week-long shutdown called by the separatists. The situation in Batmaloo in central ...
Curfew-like situation in KashmirThe Hindu
Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir Valley againTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 2:47 am

BJP alleges 'excessive interference' by Bhardwaj in Karnataka - Times of India


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BJP alleges 'excessive interference' by Bhardwaj in Karnataka
Times of India
CHENNAI: Charging Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj with 'excessive interference' in the administrative affairs in the state, BJP on Monday pinned him as the 'problem' for putting the state and the ruling BJP in news for 'all wrong reasons'. ...
Reddy Brothers: We're as pure as GoldNDTV.com
Cong raps Karna CM for giving clean chit to Reddy brothersDeccan Herald
Governor to BJP: Shield BSY from ReddysExpress Buzz
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 2:18 am

Curfew lifted from Sopore, normal life disrupted in Valley

Despite lifting of restriction on movement of people across the valley, life continues to remain disrupted due to a week-long separatist shutdown.
Source: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2010 | 2:08 am

Gold traders snap up bargains to replenish stock

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gold traders continued to pick bargains on Monday afternoon as prices fell further and as they sought to replenish stocks for festivals starting August, when demand goes up, dealers said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2010 | 2:03 am

Basmati planting to rise in flood-hit areas

CHANDIGARH, India (Reuters) - Punjab and Haryana will raise planting of basmati rice as floods have washed away the recently sown regular grades, farmers and trade officials said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2010 | 1:59 am

ICICI Bank CEO sees 20 pct credit growth in FY11

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - ICICI Bank, India's second-largest lender, expects its loans to expand by a fifth in the fiscal year ending March, its chief executive said on Monday, as corporate and retail borrowing rise in a growing economy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2010 | 1:56 am

60 dead, 90 injured as trains collide in West Bengal

60 people were killed and over 90 injured when a speeding Uttarbanga Express tore through the rear of Vananchal Express at the Sainthia station in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2010 | 1:43 am

Jagan yatra tension: Rosaiah meets Sonia Gandhi - NDTV.com


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Jagan yatra tension: Rosaiah meets Sonia Gandhi
NDTV.com
PTI, Updated: July 19, 2010 13:02 IST of the state M Veerappa Moily, met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in the wake of the controversy surrounding Kadappa MP Jaganmohan Reddy's 'Odarpu Yatra' in the state. The meeting took place a day after Jagan reacted ...
Sonia, Rahul to descend on Bihar to boost Congress poll chancesTimes of India
Sonia set to be Congress president againHindustan Times
Rosaiah off to Delhi for powwow with SoniaExpress Buzz
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 1:32 am

BJP alleged 'excessive interference' by Bharadwaj

BJP pinned H R Bhardwaj as the 'problem' for putting the state and the ruling party in news for 'all wrong reasons'.
Source: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2010 | 1:30 am

HC dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea in anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan has been accused of inciting a mob against Sikh community, leading to killings of several persons.
Source: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2010 | 1:16 am

SC allows Centre to take over Bhopal Trust hospital - Times of India


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SC allows Centre to take over Bhopal Trust hospital
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Centre to take over the management of the Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust running super-speciality treatment centres for the 1984 gas victims. The apex court also accepted the resignation of former ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:55 am

Veil empowers women, says UK minister

As debate intensifies across Europe on banning the Islamic full-body veil at public places, a British minister has defended a Muslim woman's right to wear the burqa and says it is empowering.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:34 am

Delhi Police and MCD are most corrupt: ACB

The two departments which have the maximum interface with the public, are also the most corrupt, according to the number of corruption cases filed by Delhi's Anti Corruption Branch (ACB)in the last three years.
Source: The Times of India | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:31 am

SEBI panel for hiking open offer trigger

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Securities & Exchange Board of India's takeover panel on Monday recommended lifting the mandatory open offer level to 100 percent from 20 percent now, making it easier for minority shareholders to participate in open offers arising from mergers and acquisitions.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:23 am

Delhi Police, MCD top list of most corrupt depts

Two departments which have the maximum interface with the public, are also the most corrupt
Source: Top Headlines | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:19 am

Omar likely to reshuffle cabinet - Hindustan Times


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Omar likely to reshuffle cabinet
Hindustan Times
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is planning a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening his government and may also drop some tainted ministers from the cabinet, sources said on Monday. Abdullah, who returned on Sunday after after meeting ...
Omar must get grip on administration: FarooqIBNLive.com
Omar plans to cut off foreign funding for protestersTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:14 am

Reddy brothers will stay: Yeddyurappa


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Curfew-like situation in Kashmir


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

India denied export of goods to Afghanistan through Wagah


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Babli project: Chavan rejects Rosaiah's plea


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Decision of insurance firms evokes mixed reaction


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Karunanidhi gets first-hand look at engineering counselling


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

China denies visa to doctor born in Kashmir


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Interaction a positive step, says Malik


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Major project to build comprehensive DNA database of birds in India


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Action plan to clear pending cases soon: Moily


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

SC allows Centre to take over Bhopal hospital trust

The SC on Monday allowed the Centre to take over the management of the Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust running super-speciality treatment centres for the 1984 gas victims.
Source: The Times of India | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:38 pm

SC allows Centre to run Bhopal Hospital Trust

SC accepted the resignation of former CJI A M Ahmadi and allowed the Centre to take over its management.
Source: Top Headlines | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:36 pm

Priyanka turns daredevil for Don 2

Move over Lara Croft, Bollywoods Priyanka Chopra will now perform breathtaking stunts herself in the sequel to Don.
Source: The Times of India | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:31 pm

After Akki, Ranbir it's Abhi for Katrina

The two actors who hardly know each other will do three films back-to-back later this year.
Source: The Times of India | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:29 pm

Apple: BlackBerry too has signal problem


Source: The Times of India | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:26 pm

The subtle torture

Psychologist Varkha Chulani gives tips on guarding yourself against emotional abuse
Source: The Times of India | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:14 pm

Overnight rain delays Sri Lanka v India second day

GALLE (Reuters) - Heavy overnight rain has delayed the start of the second day's play in the first test between Sri Lanka and India at Galle Stadium on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:08 pm

Bengal train collision: Toll climbs to 60

At least 60 people were killed and over 90 injured when a train in high speed tore through the rear of another.
Source: Top Headlines | 18 Jul 2010 | 6:21 pm

A first in 5 years: Passport demand drops

For the first time in 5 years, India saw a drop in the demand for passports in 2009, in slowdown-hit cyber-states of Hyderabad and Bangalore, and the migration-prone states of Kerala and UP among others.
Source: The Times of India | 18 Jul 2010 | 3:22 pm

Action plan to clear pending cases soon: Moily - The Hindu


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Action plan to clear pending cases soon: Moily
The Hindu
New Delhi: Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily on Sunday announced that the action plan to bring down the arrears of cases pending in various courts from 15 to three years was gaining momentum. With proper infrastructure being put in place, ...
Moily for more rural courts to ensure speedy justiceSify
Government to provide funds to fast track courts : Law MinisterIndlaw.com
All-India Judicial Service on hold: MoilyIndian Express
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Source: Nation - Google News | 18 Jul 2010 | 3:12 pm

Oosthuizen claims crushing St Andrews victory

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - South African Louis Oosthuizen kept his cool to claim a first major title with a crushing seven-stroke victory in the British Open at the home of golf on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:55 am

Afghanistan, Pakistan sign border trade pact

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Afghanistan and Pakistan signed a long-awaited trade deal on Sunday, which the United States hopes will help boost cooperation between the neighbours and open more Afghan trade routes to regional powerhouse India.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 18 Jul 2010 | 11:44 am