Amarnath yatra sees over 300,000 pilgrims !

More than 300,000 pilgrims have come to offer prayers at the revered Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Speculation rife over Uma Bharti`s return to BJP!

Several months after she quit the presidentship of her Bharatiya Janashakti Party, speculation is rife about the possible return of former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti to the BJP.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Modi forwards Shah`s resignation to Governor!

Amit Shah, who is allegedly involved in Soharabuddin encounter submitted his resignation to Modi.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Rains lash Konkan, 1,500 train passengers shifted to safety!

Heavy rainfall in coastal Konkan region for the last two days has disrupted road and rail traffic, with officials shifting 1,500 stranded train passengers to safety in Ratnagiri district on Sunday.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

After attack, Salem shifted to Raigad jail !

Abu Salem was attacked with a sharpened spoon inside the Arthur Road Jail by a rival gangster.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Mobile phones may be jammed at CWG venues!

Security agencies are mulling the option of installing mobile phone jammers at Commonwealth Games venues to thwart any possible terror strike.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Sohrabuddin case: Amit Shah surfaces, says being framed by CBI!

Former Gujarat minister Amit Shah was missing after being charged with alleged involvement in the 2005 staged shootout of Sohrabuddin Sheikh.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Smelly carton triggers scare at Kochi airport !

There was some chaos and scare at Kerala`s Kochi Airport on Sunday.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Firing at vehicle, Bihar MLA escapes unhurt!

Ruling BJP MLA Prem Ranjan Patel escaped unhurt when unidentified men fired at his vehicle near Medhni Chowk of Bihar`s Lakhisarai district late last night, police said on Sunday.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

Congress commences "Bellary chalao" padayatra!

Congress on Sunday kickstarted its 320-km `Bellary Chalo Padayatra` from the city to highlight "failure" of the BJP government in Karnataka on various issues, including illegal mining.
Source: Zee News : States | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:49 am

1993 blasts: SC to fix date for final hearings tomorrow!

The Supreme Court will fix on Monday the date for commencing final hearings in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case in which 100 people were so far convicted by the Special TADA court.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Health Ministry spent Rs 94 lakh on snacks in two years!

The Union Health Ministry has spent over Rs 94 lakh on snacks and bottled water during last 2 years.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

`Hindi`s popularity growing in Singapore`!

Some are considering Hindi in Singapore for understanding Bollywood music.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Kudankulam-I to start functioning by December!

The much-delayed first unit of Kudankulam nuclear power plant, being built with Russian collaboration, will be operational by December.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Malegaon blasts: Sadhavi Pragya moves SC for bail!

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, who is facing charges under MCOCA for her alleged involvement in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, has moved the Supreme Court for bail.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Not attempting to get ministership for daughter: Pawar!

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Sunday said his request to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to reduce the number of his existing portfolios was not intended to seek a ministerial berth for daughter Supriya Sule.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Belgian guard dogs to be used in Naxal areas !

The central security forces have imported a little known breed of Belgian shepherd dogs to provide troops with early warning of Naxal attack.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Congo rebels seize Indian pilot in attack on plane!

Congolese rebels took Indian pilot hostage when they attacked an aircraft.
Source: Zee News : India National | 25 Jul 2010 | 6:47 am

Lankans have to find new bowling partnerships: Kumara Sangakkara

Mendis, who tormented India in their last tour of Sri Lanka with 26 wickets in three Tests in 2008, did well for Sri Lanka Board President's XI in the warm-up game with a six for 67 haul.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:14 am

'Tired' PM skips leaders' meeting, PMO says he is okay

The Prime Minister's Office said Singh, 77, was only tired after attending the day-long meeting of the National development council yesterday.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:10 am

Foxconn India plant shut down following toxic gas leak

Mobile phone accessory maker Foxconn India's plant at Sunguvarchatram, around 45 km from here, has been shut down following a gas leak late Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:10 am

I'm innocent, says suspended weightlifting coach

Suspended weightlifting coach Ramesh Malhotra said Sunday that all charges of sexual harassment levelled against him by Sydney Olympics bronze medallist Karnam Malleswari are baseless.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:10 am

Iran will react if ships inspected, says president Ahmadinejad

Under the latest sanctions, countries would have the authority to inspect cargo ships heading to or from Iran.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:07 am

The week in pictures: July 18 - July 24, 2010

A look at the events from around the world that made the headlines in the week gone by
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:03 am

Karnataka: 1 dead during Congress padyatra - NDTV.com


The Hindu

Karnataka: 1 dead during Congress padyatra
NDTV.com
Bangalore: After sleep-in protest at the Karnataka Assembly, the Opposition Congress MLAs are now up and walking. They are on a padyatra - Bellary chalo - against illegal mining and to highlight "failure" of the BJP government. ...
Congress begins walk to Bellary against illegal miningEconomic Times
The Padayatra DietMyBangalore
Congress commences Bellary chalo padayatra from BangaloreHindustan Times
Oneindia -Times of India -Sify
all 88 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:01 am

Sunil Dutt selected for National Amity Award

Dutt's daughter Priya Dutt, MP, will receive the award from vice president Hamid Ansari at a function in New Delhi on July 30.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

Man kills father, aunt in Haryana village

A 25-year-old man allegedly shot dead his father and aunt over an old dispute in this Haryana district Sunday, police said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

Gold coins unearthed in Erode, Tamil Nadu

It was stated that the coins were made of pure gold and their total worth was around Rs5 lakh.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:57 am

Dubai World document reveals price of failure

Dubai World warned that lenders, aside from the government's own support fund, would face a "significantly" worse deal if its debt plan fails and it is forced to seek liquidation, according to the debt restructuring plan outlined to bankers on Thursday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:55 am

Bag with chemicals detected before being loaded on Chennai bound flight

Investigations have been launched to ascertain how the CIXL Xray screeners on duty failed to detect the baggage, the sources said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am

"Love Parade" death toll up to 19, probe under way

BERLIN (Reuters) - The death toll from a stampede at a "Love Parade" techno music festival in Germany rose to 19 on Sunday and police pursued an investigation into how the mass panic occurred.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:51 am

Naidu outwitted by Maharashtra to make him leave

The Maharashtra government induced Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N. Chandrababu Naidu and his colleagues to leave the state by claiming to withdraw all cases slapped against them. It now appears only minor cases were withdrawn.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Man killed in Delhi

A man was stabbed to death Sunday following a quarrel with a group of people in the Paharganj area of central Delhi, police said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

NTPC adds 490 MW to power the Commonwealth Games

State-run power utility NTPC has added 490 MW, commissioning the second unit of its Dadri plant near here, to power the 2010 Commonwealth Games, beginning Oct 3.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Suspected Maoists kill Trinamool supporter

Suspected Maoists killed a Trinamool Congress supporter in West Bengal's West Midnapore district on suspicion of his being a police informer, an officer said Sunday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Two fake degree rackets busted in Punjab

Punjab Police Sunday said they had busted two fake degree rackets and arrested seven people.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

'India must include Kashmir in talks' - Hindustan Times


The Hindu

'India must include Kashmir in talks'
Hindustan Times
PTI India must include the Kashmir issue in talks with Pakistan in order to take forward parleys between the two countries, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said. "It will be impossible for Pakistan to continue the dialogue if India does not pay ...
PM takes up with Krishna his 'unnecessary' criticism of PillaiIndian Express
Failed talks in IslamabadTimes of India
Tell em more about terror Mr Home Secretary PillaiFrontier India - News, Analysis, Opinion
Times of India -The News International -The Hindu
all 513 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:37 am

Congress has nothing to do with Amit Shah's case: Kapil Sibal

On BJP giving clean chit to Shah, the minister said that every leader in the party was doing so.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:32 am

Heavy rains hit trains in coastal Maharashtra - Sify


All India Radio

Heavy rains hit trains in coastal Maharashtra
Sify
Heavy rainfall in the coastal region of Maharashtra hit Konkan Railway Sunday. Several trains were cancelled, with passengers evacuated from one after huge mounds of soil blocked the tracks. More than 400 passengers of Madhusagar Express were shifted ...
'Over 165 people were evacuated in Ratnagiri'Times of India
Konkan Rly grinds to halt as tracks sinkTimes of India
Rain wreaks havoc in Konkan regionNDTV.com
Hindustan Times -All India Radio -Bellevision
all 26 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:31 am

Delhiites lack traffic sense, feels city's top cop YS Dadwal

When it was pointed out that there were frequent complaints about traffic signals not working, he said the situation has improved.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:26 am

Shah arrested by CBI in Sohrabuddin case

Shah was arrested in Sohrabuddin case after he appeared before the agency for questioning.
Source: Top Headlines | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:24 am

Bhopal gas tragedy: Warren Anderson did not meet Zail Singh

Replying to an RTI application seeking to know if Anderson met the then president during December 6-8, 1984, the secretariat said, 'No'.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:21 am

IPOs: Sebi mulls separate days for retail, inst investors

In what could be a major overhaul of the way public offers are conducted, market regulator Sebi is mulling over a possible demarcation of days to be given to retail and institutional investors for submitting their bids.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:16 am

SMEs showing strong signs of consolidation in Q2: CII survey

Small and medium enterprises are upbeat and showing a buoyant outlook in terms of employment and capacity expansion after getting hit by the global financial crisis, a CII survey said.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

One more shot at dynasty politics

If the mother-son duo of Sonia Gandhi-Rahul Gandhi and Maneka Gandhi-Varun Feroz Gandhi top the list of political family heirs in the Lok Sabha, why should Ajit Singh-Jayant Singh lag behind?
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

Army not to hand over men accused of killings

The Indian Army has refused to hand over five soldiers, including a colonel and a major, charged with the killing of three villagers in Kupwara in April to the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

Govt asks pharma cos to stop advertising ECPs

The government has issued an advisory to all the marketers of oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) asking them not to advertise the product.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:08 am

Chhattisgarh Govt dubs new mining legislation anti-tribal

The Chhattisgarh government has opposed a new mining legislation, which stipulates licence allocation on a first-come-first-serve basis, stating that it is "dangerous for tribals" and would lead to loss of revenue for the state.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:06 am

SAIL's Rs 16,000-cr FPO may not come this year

State-owned SAIL's 20 per cent share sale plan, which aims to generate up to Rs 16,000 crore, may not happen this year due to certain regulatory hurdles.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:02 am

Srinagar buzzes with life after a week - Hindustan Times


New Zealand Herald

Srinagar buzzes with life after a week
Hindustan Times
Markets overflowed with shoppers, vendors put up their wares and roads saw heavy traffic as Srinagar and other major towns of the Kashmir Valley on Sunday sprang to life after a week of separatist shutdowns and official restrictions. ...
The ugly world of Kashmir's online rebelsThe Hindu
SC records Pak hand behind Kashmir militancyTimes of India
Nothing less than freedom from India acceptable to KashmirisKashmir Media Service
AFP -Kashmir Observer -Sify
all 394 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 3:01 am

Cost-cutting helps global cos build warchest for M&As

Bolstered by cost-cutting measures that helped them amass deep warchests, many companies are again embarking on the acquisition trail, with deals worth nearly $20 billion announced in just the last two weeks worldwide.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:59 am

Ficci opposes mining bill, debunks tribal compensation scheme

Criticising the government's Mining Bill, Ficci has said that the proposed legislation would adversely impact investments in the sector.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:56 am

Sohrabuddin fake encounter: CBI arrests Amit Shah

The CBI on Sunday arrested former Gujarat minister Amit Shah, who had gone missing after being charged with murder in the Sohrabuddin case. He has labelled the accusations against him politically motivated.
Source: The Times of India | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:55 am

Cabinet note on SCI selloff soon

The Shipping Ministry is reportedly working on a Cabinet note on the proposed 10 per cent divestment in Shipping Corporation of India.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:53 am

Amit Shah appears before media, says charges fabricated - The Hindu


The Hindu

Amit Shah appears before media, says charges fabricated
The Hindu
PTI TV grab shows former Gujarat Minister Amit Shah, who showed up at the State BJP headquarters in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After remaining untraceable for the Central Bureau of Investigation since Thursday, former Gujarat Minister Amit Shah on Sunday ...
Amit Shah sent to judicial custodyTimes Now.tv
Cong has nothing to do with Amit Shah's case: SibalHindustan Times
Shah arrested by CBI in Sohrabuddin caseExpressindia.com
indiablooms -Sify -India Today
all 1,156 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:51 am

Mahindra Finance to enter mutual fund biz by Mar 2011

Mahindra Finance, the financial services arm of auto major Mahindra and Mahindra, today said it expects regulatory approval for entering into the asset management business during the fiscal.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:49 am

Monsoon session set for stormy start

BJP has given all indications of a confrontation and possible disruption of both the Houses.
Source: Top Headlines | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:27 am

Firing at vehicle, Bihar MLA escapes unhurt

BJP MLA Prem Ranjan Patel escaped unhurt when unidentified men fired at his vehicle near Medhni Chowk of Bihar's Lakhisarai district.
Source: Top Headlines | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:24 am

'Nooyi, Arundhati among world most inspiring women'

India-born head of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi and author Arundhati Roy have been named by Forbes among the world's 30 most inspiring women, a list that also features Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey and Hillary Clinton.
Source: The Times of India | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:16 am

Health ministry spent Rs 94 lakh on snacks in 2 years

The Union health ministry has spent nearly eight times more than the expenses of Prime Minister's Office on snacks and bottled water during the 2008-09 and 2009-10, reveals an RTI reply.
Source: The Times of India | 25 Jul 2010 | 2:01 am

MIG-27 crash toll reaches 2 - Times of India


The Hindu

MIG-27 crash toll reaches 2
Times of India
JALPAIGURI (West Bengal): With the death of one more person, the toll in the MiG-27 aircraft crash in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district rose to two, officials said on Sunday. Hospitalised teenager Purnima Rai succumbed to her injuries on Saturday night ...
MiG 27 crash toll rises to threeHindustan Times
MiG hits huts, kills 2Calcutta Telegraph
MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, one killed, 16 injuredIndian Express
NDTV.com -Economic Times -Chandigarh Tribune
all 144 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 1:59 am

Congress, opposition showdown expected in parliament - Hindustan Times


NDTV.com

Congress, opposition showdown expected in parliament
Hindustan Times
The Congress-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) confrontation over the 2005 killing of an alleged Islamist has cast a shadow on the monsoon session of parliament beginning on Monday but there will be fireworks on plenty of other issues too. ...
Women's quota, nuclear liability - two hot potato bills in monsoon sessionEconomic Times
Monsoon session set for stormy startDaily News & Analysis
BJP on the backfoot ahead of Monsoon SessionNDTV.com
indiablooms -Express Buzz -The Hindu
all 85 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 1:56 am

There is no question of protecting Lalit Modi: Pawar

ICC president Sharad Pawar said suspended IPL commissioner Lalit Modi will have to face the music if he is found guilty of corruption.
Source: The Times of India | 25 Jul 2010 | 1:48 am

Toll reaches two: MIG-27 crash

With the death of one more person, the toll in the MiG-27 crash in West Bengal rose to two.
Source: Top Headlines | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:56 am

Sri Lanka dial 'third M' for Murali replacement

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will look to their third 'M' to bring victory over India in the second test as they bid to replace the visitors atop the ICC test rankings.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:31 am

Alika in 'Valaya-land'


Source: The Times of India | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:14 am

Amarnath yatra sees over 300000 pilgrims - Times of India


The Hindu

Amarnath yatra sees over 300000 pilgrims
Times of India
JAMMU: More than 300000 pilgrims have come to offer prayers at the revered Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir so far, with a month still to go for the yatra to conclude. Shrine officials said on Sunday that the arrivals this year could surpass ...
Batch of 1823 pilgrims leave for AmarnathHindustan Times
Amarnath Yatra suspended for second day; over 20000 strandedThe Hindu
Amarnath pilgrimage resumesThe Hindu
Sify -Daily News & Analysis -Oneindia
all 83 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:04 am

Abu Salem shifted to Raigad jail - Times of India


The Hindu

Abu Salem shifted to Raigad jail
Times of India
MUMBAI: A day after he was allegedly attacked by a member of Dawood Ibrahim's gang inside the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, mafia don Abu Salem was shifted to the Taloja Central Jail in Raigad district, his lawyer said on Sunday. "The decision came after ...
Abu Salem, Dawood' aide Dossa shifted to separate jailsHindustan Times
Abu Salem attacked in jailThe Hindu
Dawood aide attacks Abu Salem in jailIndian Express
NDTV.com -Daily News & Analysis -Mumbai Mirror
all 112 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:02 am

Tamil varsity VC's response to Karashima's remarks


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

‘Design holistic development plan for Maoist-hit areas'


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Amit Shah was the mastermind in entire conspiracy, says CBI


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Delhi Police buy armoured vehicles


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Abu Salem attacked in jail


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Modi: it is ‘pick and choose'


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Political-level talks on Darjeeling


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Amit Shah resigns, still untraceable


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Indicted professor tipped to get top post at UAS, Shimoga


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Pakistan wins a cliff-hanger, squares series


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 25 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

After attack, Abu Salem shifted to Raigad jail

A day after he was allegedly attacked by a member of Dawood Ibrahim's gang inside the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, mafia don Abu Salem was shifted to the Taloja Central Jail in Raigad district, his lawyer said on Sunday.
Source: The Times of India | 24 Jul 2010 | 11:56 pm

Mumbai blasts: SC to fix date for final hearings

Around 100 petitions, both by the accused and the CBI, are listed for final hearing before the Supreme Court bench.
Source: Top Headlines | 24 Jul 2010 | 11:49 pm

Cong launches padayatra against BJP govt in K'taka

The Cong launched its campaign against BJP Govt in K'taka with its Bangalore to Bellary padayatra.
Source: Top Headlines | 24 Jul 2010 | 11:36 pm

80 more cylinders found in MPT premises: NDRF

The NDRF said they found another 80 cylinders, with small quantity of hazardous gas, inside the premises.
Source: Top Headlines | 24 Jul 2010 | 11:25 pm

US, South Korea start military drills, North protests

The US and South Korean militaries kicked off large exercises on Sunday to underscore deterrence against North Korea after accusing the reclusive communist state of sinking a warship.
Source: The Times of India | 24 Jul 2010 | 10:30 pm

Vettel takes pole for home German GP

HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel snatched pole position for his home German Grand Prix on Saturday after beating Ferrari's Fernando Alonso by barely the blink of an eye.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Jul 2010 | 9:44 pm

Explosives experts in bloody dance with bombmakers

COMBAT OUTPOST NOLEN, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Explosives dog handler Jacob Evans had no hint of the mine that ripped into his legs. Neither did his detection dog, nor the U.S. patrol that had already walked over the buried charge.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Jul 2010 | 9:44 pm

Contador poised to secure third Tour title

PAUILLAC, France (Reuters) - Spaniard Alberto Contador was poised to win his third Tour de France on Saturday after he extended his lead over Andy Schleck to 39 seconds following the 52-km individual penultimate stage time trial.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Jul 2010 | 9:38 pm

Congo rebels seize Indian pilot in attack on plane

GOMA, Congo (Reuters) - Congolese rebels took an Indian pilot hostage on Saturday when they attacked an aircraft on a remote airstrip in a tin mining zone in the country's North Kivu province, army and mining officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Jul 2010 | 8:17 pm

Sourav caught in Behala mob fury - Times of India


Oneindia

Sourav caught in Behala mob fury
Times of India
KOLKATA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was caught in an ugly mob violence at Behala Chowrasta on Saturday when locals agitating against the death of a youth in an accident chose to vent their ire on his car. Sourav's bodyguard Bivash Biswas, ...
Saurav Ganguly's bodyguard beaten upindiablooms
Mob beats Ganguly's personal guardOneindia
Sourav Ganguly's guard beaten up by mob in KolkataHindustan Times
Calcutta Telegraph
all 24 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 24 Jul 2010 | 4:05 pm

Malik tweets peace but persists with tricolour gaffe

Though Pak interior minister Rehman Malik thanked India for "creating positivity" two days ago, the picture posted by him on his Twitter account, of his meeting with Chidambaram, still shows the Indian flag upside down.
Source: The Times of India | 24 Jul 2010 | 1:59 pm

Karat to blame for Left's plight: Somnath

In his soon-to-be released, tell-all autobiography, ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee writes that "arrogant and intolerant" CPM boss Prakash Karat is responsible for making the Left movement "irrelevant".
Source: The Times of India | 24 Jul 2010 | 1:28 pm

Modi forwards Shah's resignation to Governor

Defending his 'closest aide' and MoS for home Amit Shah, Gujarat CM said, "I am fulfilling a Constitutional obligation by forwarding Amitbhai's resignation. He is innocent." The CBI has launched a manhunt for Shah who went underground.
Source: The Times of India | 24 Jul 2010 | 1:07 pm

Focus shifts to EU banks to scrape test pass

LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - So few banks failed Europe's long-awaited stress tests on Friday that investors will likely focus instead on the dozen or so banks that just scraped through when markets reopen next week.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Jul 2010 | 7:31 am