Militants lob grenade at CRPF camp!

Militants made an abortive attempt to attack a CRPF camp with a grenade here Thursday night.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am

PFI a blot on Muslims in Kerala: IUML MP !

Denouncing a radical Muslim group in Kerala as a blot on Muslims, a senior leader of the IUML has urged young Muslims to stay away from such "anti-Islamic outfits".
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am

Samajwadi Party leader shot dead in UP!

Samajwadi Party leader Anil Yadav, who was also the manager of a college, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Uttar Pradesh`s Ghazipur district, police said Friday.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am

Muggy weather in Delhi, rains expected !

Delhi saw muggy weather Friday morning with the minimum temperature a notch above average at 27.6 degrees Celsius. The weather office said rains were expected later in the day.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am

Congress demands dismissal of Nitish govt in Bihar !

Congress MLAs in Bihar Friday met Governor and demanded the immediate dismissal of the Nitish govt.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am

Suspected Maoists abduct four villagers in Bihar !

Suspected Maoists have abducted four people in Bihar`s Rohtas district over a land dispute, police said Friday.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am

Curfew imposed in Bandipora, Kupwara districts!

Curfew was on Friday clamped in Bandipora and Kupwara districts and Sopore town in view of a call given by separatists.
Source: Zee News : States | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am

Opposition jibe at Mamata, Minister not impressed!

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed anguish over criticism by some non-UPA parties that she was busy with West Bengal politics at the cost of her ministry.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:27 am

Guj Home Minister to appear before CBI today!

Amit Shah would appear before the CBI in connection with the alleged fake encounter of Sohrabuddin.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:27 am

Indo-Pak talks: Nirupama Rao meets GK Pillai!

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has met Union Home Secretary GK Pillai against the backdrop of apparent differences between the MEA and MHA in connection with the Indo-Pak talks.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:27 am

RS MPs asked not to accept any office of profit!

In the backdrop of the problems faced by Jaya Bachchan and Sonia Gandhi, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat has advised MPS not to accept any office of profit which may result in their disqualification.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:27 am

Pak needs to bring 26/11 attackers to justice!

The US has said it is important for Pakistan to investigate the Mumbai terror attack and bring to justice those responsible for it for its own and the entire region`s benefit.
Source: Zee News : India National | 23 Jul 2010 | 6:27 am

There's room for talks on Kosovo's future: China

Beijing has not recognized Kosovo's independence, saying 'at the time its actions were a serious challenge to the fundamental principles of international law'.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:22 am

Three Gorges dam can't pacify floods in China: Paper

Environmentalists have been warning for years that the reservoir could turn into a cesspool of raw sewage and industrial chemicals.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:21 am

Ericsson Q2 core profit below forecast

Operating profit, excluding joint ventures and restructuring costs, was 5.3 billion Swedish crowns ($715 million) against a forecast of 5.8 billion.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:18 am

Storm puts British Petroleum's efforts to cap oil spill on hold

Louisiana governer, Bobby Jindal, declared a state of emergency as the storm is forecast to hit the state's coast on Sunday.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:17 am

India develops world's cheapest 'laptop' at $35

The touch-screen gadget, developed mainly for students, is packed with internet browsers, PDF reader and video conferencing facilities.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:15 am

Amit Shah seeks more time, CBI says no - The Hindu


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Amit Shah seeks more time, CBI says no
The Hindu
PTI PTI A file photo of Gujarat Home MInister Amit Shah who has sought more time to appear before CBI but the agency turned down the plea on Friday. Photo: PTI Gujarat's Minister of State for Home Amit Shah, a close aide of Narendra Modi, ...
CBI sends teams to locate Shah after deadline lapsesHindustan Times
CBI noose tightens on Shah, BJP cries foulIBNLive.com
Narendra Modi's right-hand honcho in the dockHardNews Magazine
Gujarat Global.com -www.newsworms.com -BreakingNewsOnline.
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:12 am

Australian prime minister Julia Gillard delays emissions trading again

The government and the conservative opposition have both promised to cut emissions by 5% by 2020, but the opposition is opposed to carbon trading, which it calls a big new tax.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:09 am

India, US sign Counter Terrorism Initiative

India and the US today signed a Counter Terrorism Initiative that includes steps to check financing of terror activities, joint probe in cases of bomb blasts besides cooperation in cyber and border security.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:08 am

English press leaves Aussies 'humili88ed'

A meagre 20-run opening partnership between Simon Katich and Shane Watson was Australia's best for the innings, as they lost all 10 wickets for only 68 more runs.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:06 am

Sexual relations on false promise of marriage not rape: HC

Acquitting a Yavatmal man in a rape case, the Bombay High Court has ruled that sexual relationship with a woman on a false promise of marriage does not amount to rape.
Source: The Times of India | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:05 am

RBI may need to get more aggressive

Trends in broad money growth, the credit-deposit ratio and rising imports suggest inflationary pressures are likely to remain challenging.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:05 am

Several Spanish savings banks fail stress test: Report

The test was conducted in 91 European savings banks to see how they would cope with worsened economic conditions.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:04 am

Nissan recalls 421 imported buses in China

Japanese carmaker Nissan has recalled 421 imported Civilian passenger buses in China due to design problems, the country's quality watchdog said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:03 am

India-US sign counter terrorism cooperation initiative

India and the United States on Friday signed the India-US Counter Terrorism Initiative, the text of which was initialed on the sidelines of the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the US in November, 2009.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

BJP leaders boycott Prime Minister's lunch

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday refused to attend Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's lunch in protest against the CBI summoning Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah for questioning on 2005 Sohrabuddin fake encounter case.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

UCO Bank Q1 net profit up by 45.95%

This was in contrast to Rs 178.85 crore during the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal, UCO Bank said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:59 am

Wipro sees stable pricing environment

Earlier Wipro posted a higher-than-expected 31% rise in quarterly profit as global demand for outsourcing improved.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:57 am

Praj Ind profit falls 59% in Q1

Praj Industries Ltd posted a 59 per cent decline in its standalone net profit in the April-June quarter of the current financial year.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:56 am

Action against Mumbai attackers on 'must do list' for Pak: US - Economic Times


The Hindu

Action against Mumbai attackers on 'must do list' for Pak: US
Economic Times
WASHINGTON: The United States has put taking action against the 26/11 perpetrators in the 'must do list' for Pakistan in the fight against terror. Interacting with reporters during a regular briefing here, State Department spokesman Phillip Crowley ...
Pakistan must act against 26/11 attackers: USHindustan Times
US: Pakistan Requires To Punish 26/11 Attackersindia-server.com
Pakistan must act against Mumbai attackers: USThe Hindu
Oneindia -dailynews365 -Times of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:51 am

Petrol pumps owners observe strike in West Bengal

Vehicle owners and public transport operators had a difficult time in West Bengal Friday as petrol pump owners went on a day-long strike, demanding an increase in commission in the wake of recent fuel price hike.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Ministers need not attend office at 'fixed time'

It is not mandatory for ministers to attend office 'at a fixed time', the cabinet secretariat has told a right to information (RTI) activist.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Kishenji aide, three other Maoists arrested

Four top Maoists, including one who was wanted for the 2007 killing of Jharkhand MP Sunil Mahato and is a close aide of rebel leader Kishenji, were arrested in West Bengal Friday, police said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Tackling Maoism in tribal areas to top high-level meet Saturday

Ways to tackle leftwing extremism in 33 affected districts, especially in tribal areas, will top of the agenda of the 55th meeting of the National Development Council (NDC) to be chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Aamir fined for non-appearance in court!


Source: The Times of India | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

Allahabad Bank Q1 profit rises by 14.6%

The bank had a net profit of Rs 302.8 crore during the same quarter a year ago.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

Bigg Boss 4 gets super thief Bunty


Source: The Times of India | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

PM's panel forecasts 4.5% growth for agri sector for FY11

The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) today pegged the farm sector growth rate at 4.5 per cent for 2010-11 fiscal on the expectation of a strong rebound in food grains output on the back of good monsoon.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

HP, Microsoft announce new tablet


Source: The Times of India | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Former Goa minister Pacheco arrested in forgery case - Times of India


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Former Goa minister Pacheco arrested in forgery case
Times of India
PANAJI: Goa's former tourism minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco was on Friday arrested by Margao police in connection with a forgery case filed against him by his estranged wife Sara. Sara, had filed four different cases of forgery against him in ...
Mickky's lawyers pull out of caseTimes of India
Pacheco case: Lawyer Amit Palekar withdraws from caseTimes of India
Anacleto Viegas to replace Amit Palekar as Mickys legal counseldigITal Goa

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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:37 am

CESC to invest Rs 2,000 cr for solar power project

Power utility CESC Ltd is looking to invest Rs 2,000 crore to develop a 200 mega-watt (MW) solar power project in the state of Rajasthan, Vice-Chairman Sanjeev Goenka told a news conference on Friday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:37 am

Wockhardt gets US FDA approval for generic version of ToprolXL

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology major Wockhardt has received final approval from the United States Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) for marketing 25 mg, 50mg, 100mg and 200mg extended-release tablets of Metoprolol succinate, a cardiac drug.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:36 am

Govt approves 18 FDI proposals worth over Rs 2,245 cr

The government today approved 18 foreign investment proposals worth Rs 2,245.32 crore, with the major inflow being accounted for by Transcend Infrastructure for setting up communication and broadcasting towers business.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:33 am

Advisory panel backs RBI monetary policy tightening

India's central bank should look at tightening the monetary policy to tame sustained inflation, now that the country's economic growth trajectory looked firmer, the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council said here Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

NHRC seeks Home Secretary's reply on alleged CRPF killings in Kashmir

The National Human Rights Commission has forwarded a complaint to UNion Home Secretary, G.K. Pillai, drawing his attention to recent reports of alleged extra-judicial killings by the CRPF.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

EU asks India to further open economy to FDI

The European Union today asked India to further open its economy for foreign investments even as the country has taken tentative steps towards liberalising FDI in sensitive defence and multi-brand retail sectors.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:29 am

Teacher held for stripping, dancing before students

A teacher has been arrested for allegedly stripping and dancing before students in Orissa's Keonjhar district, police said Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

Spotlight on Indian movies at Melbourne film fest

'Peepli Live', 'Ishqiya' and 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha' will be amongst the films screened at the ongoing Melbourne International Film Festival's (MIFF) section Not Quite Bollywood.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

Anderson escape: PMO has no record of calls from US - Times of India


Anderson escape: PMO has no record of calls from US
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Amidst raging controversy over the escape of Bhopal Gas leak case accused Warren Anderson, the Prime Minister's Office has said it has no records of phone calls received from any US government official during the period of his visit to the ...

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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:02 am

Strong policy tightening needed - PM advisor

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council on Friday called for strong monetary policy action to combat high inflation, days before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to raise rates for the fourth time this year.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

Militants may strike capital before CWG: Punjab cops - Times of India


Militants may strike capital before CWG: Punjab cops
Times of India
CHANDIGARH: Pakistan-based Sikh militants, supported by the ISI, might carry out bomb blasts in New Delhi before the Commonwealth Games, the Punjab police has alerted. An advisory circulated recently among all senior officers in the state by the ...
CWG on Punjab terrorists, ISI radar: reportHindustan Times
Terror threat over Delhi CWGindiablooms
God Believers Association warn of Sikh Militant attack during CWGInternational Reporter

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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:53 am

'Pak-based Sikh militants might strike capital before CWG'

Sikh militants are under pressure from ISI to carry out sabotage activities before the Games, said Punjab police.
Source: Top Headlines | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:35 am

Nirupama Rao meets Pillai amid turf battle reports - Sify


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Nirupama Rao meets Pillai amid turf battle reports
Sify
With the opposition attacking alleged inter-ministerial differences over engagement with Islamabad, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has met Home Secretary GK Pillai to clear the air over his remarks on the alleged role of the Pakistani spy agency ISI in ...
Wanted: A Berlin Wall for India and PakistanSify
Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao meets home secretary GK PillaiDaily News & Analysis
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:34 am

Farooq Abdullah wants restoration of autonomy in Kashmir - Economic Times


The Hindu

Farooq Abdullah wants restoration of autonomy in Kashmir
Economic Times
SRINAGAR: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah has said that the restoration of autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir is very important to bring back peace and normalcy to the region. "Jammu and Kashmir is primarily a political problem ...
Autonomy is the only solution, says NCThe Hindu
Rights Group Urges Release of Jailed Lawyers in KashmirVoice of America
Government to hold talks with Kashmiri groupsTimes of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:26 am

Ahmedabad airport opens after 7 hour shutdown - NDTV.com


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Ahmedabad airport opens after 7 hour shutdown
NDTV.com
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad airport was forced to shut down for seven hours on Thursday with a Jet Airways plane stranded on the runway, and began operations again by about 4 am on Friday. Several early morning flights were delayed because of the backlog, ...
Jet flight halts, others disruptedTimes of India
Jet Airways flight 9W 2510 Nosewheel Fails but Narrowly Escaped in AhmedabadABC Live
Jet Airways plane's nosewheel comes off, passengers safe;Hindustan Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:25 am

Anderson's exit: PMO has no record of calls from US

PMO's Office has said it has no records of phone calls received from any US official during the period of Anderson's visit to India.
Source: Top Headlines | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:20 am

Sohrabuddin case: Shah seeks more time, CBI refuses

The CBI has turned down Gujarat minister Amit Shah's request for more time to appear in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case. Amin said the way Shah got the summons, there was too little time to respond.
Source: The Times of India | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:16 am

US to vote against China-Pak nuclear deal

The US has said it would vote against an exemption for China to sell two civil nuclear reactors to Pakistan at the Nuclear Suppliers Group meeting, in a new move to step up pressure to get the controversial deal annulled.
Source: The Times of India | 23 Jul 2010 | 2:02 am

Bollywood throngs Manav Gangwani's show


Source: The Times of India | 23 Jul 2010 | 1:38 am

US to vote against Sino-Pak nuclear deal at NSG

US said it would vote against an exemption for China to sell nuclear reactors to Pak at NSG meeting, in a new move to step up pressure to get the deal annulled.
Source: Top Headlines | 23 Jul 2010 | 1:14 am

Govt must release more foodgrains to tame inflation - adviser

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - There is a need to release more food grains in the Indian market to tame food inflation, C. Rangarajan, the Prime Minister's economic adviser said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Amit Shah effect: BJP leaders skip PM's invite for lunch

BJP leaders decided against attending the lunch hosted by PM to protest CBI summons to Amit Shah.
Source: Top Headlines | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:47 am

Naxals target bus in Ch'garh; all passengers safe

Naxals intercepted a private bus in Chhattisgarh and evacuated all the 22 passengers on board before abandoning it.
Source: Top Headlines | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:33 am

Restrictions in Kashmir to thwart protests - Hindustan Times


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Restrictions in Kashmir to thwart protests
Hindustan Times
Authorities again imposed restrictions in Srinagar and other places in the Kashmir Valley on Friday to scuttle a separatist march and protests called against alleged human rights violations by security forces. The hardline Hurriyat group, ...
Kashmir's bizarre new “normal”The Hindu
Curfew, restrictions in Kashmir to thwart protestsKashmir Media Service
:. Restrictions and tight security in Kashmir, March foiledKashmir Watch
Kashmir Observer -Rising Kashmir -GreaterKashmir.com (press release)
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Source: Nation - Google News | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:22 am

India develops world's cheapest "laptop" at $35

NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - India has come up with the world's cheapest "laptop," a touch-screen computing device that costs $35.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:04 am

PIL plea against DGP appointment dismissed


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Rock art site found in Tamil Nadu


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Centre pulled up for apathy to challenged


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Hydro project barrage nearing completion


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

More rainfall expected over the weekend


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Kashmir's bizarre new “normal”


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Amit Shah fails to show up before CBI


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Kayani's term extended by three years


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Murali scales Mount 800


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

India has a major role in Afghanistan: U.S.


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 23 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Goa police awaits NIA reports on Headley interrogation

Headley, an accused in the November 26 Mumbai terror attacks, had visited Goa amongst other places in the country.
Source: Top Headlines | 22 Jul 2010 | 11:53 pm

FACTBOX - Key bills likely to be taken up in parliament

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's ruling coalition faces an emboldened opposition raring to attack it on soaring inflation and other issues when parliament resumes on Monday, possibly distracting from debate on several key reform bills.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jul 2010 | 11:43 pm

Reform bills set for delay in noisy parliament

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's ruling coalition faces an emboldened opposition raring to attack it on soaring inflation and other issues when parliament resumes on Monday, possibly distracting from debate on several key reform bills.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jul 2010 | 11:41 pm

Coach Kaushik told me it's good to have sex, said he was always available: Ranjitha

Hockey player T S Ranjitha goes public with her account of the way she was sexually harassed by then coach M K Kaushik. The coach had resigned after an anonymous letter reported his alleged misbehaviour.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Jul 2010 | 11:40 pm

Where's the beef? Not at the Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Beef will not be served at any of the catering outlets during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in October, organisers have confirmed.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jul 2010 | 11:36 pm

26/11 probe a 'must do' thing for Pak: US

The US has said it is important for Pakistan to probe the 26/11 attack and bring to justice those responsible for it for its own and the entire region's benefit.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Jul 2010 | 11:29 pm

Don't accept any office of profit: RS Secretariat to MPs

Rajya Sabha Secretariat has advised MPs not to accept any office of profit which may result in their disqualification.
Source: Top Headlines | 22 Jul 2010 | 10:08 pm

Unloading illegal cargo at Sainthia caused tragedy?

The Sainthia railway tragedy exposes a long prevalent practice at smaller railway stations where trains run on a razor's edge, loading and unloading illegal cargo everyday.
Source: The Times of India | 22 Jul 2010 | 3:58 pm

Kachroo case: HC issues notices to state, accused - Indian Express


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Kachroo case: HC issues notices to state, accused
Indian Express
After a fast-track court at Dharamsala granted bail to all the four accused in the Aman Kachroo ragging case, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday intervened and issued notices to the state government and the accused. A High Court Bench headed ...
Aman Kachroo case: Next hearing on August 2NDTV.com
HC suo motu notice to 4 accused in Aman Kachroo caseTimes of India
Himachal HC to summon kachoo case accusedOneindia
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Source: Nation - Google News | 22 Jul 2010 | 2:47 pm

Pakistan army chief gets extension in office

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday extended the term of country's powerful army chief by three years in order to ensure continuity in the fight against Islamist militancy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jul 2010 | 2:22 pm

World court: Kosovo independence declaration is legal

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia in 2008 did not violate international law, the World Court said on Thursday, a decision with implications for separatist movements everywhere.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jul 2010 | 12:07 pm

ONGC on inside track for BP Vietnam stake

MUMBAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - BP's woes may enable India to get the upper hand over China for at least one coveted energy asset.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jul 2010 | 10:42 am

Wal-Mart could open 100s of stores if India rules ease

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Wal-Mart, the world's top retailer, will be ready to open hundreds of stores in India if the country opens up the sector to foreign direct investment, the chief of its Indian joint venture said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jul 2010 | 5:32 am