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Monday, February 20

Left, Cong supporters in UPA walk out of LS on Mulford issue
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 07:03 PM IST
The Manmohan Singh government today faced a major embarrassment when the Left and other supporting parties staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha in protest against the government silence over the demand for recall.
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Finally, big-bang Budget to become a commodity
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:56 PM IST
If the Finance Minister is willing, farmers will soon be laughing all the way to bank flaunting their warehouse receipts. The farming fraternity is hopeful that the government will take up the Warehousing (Development and Regulations) Bill, 2005 in the coming Budget session.
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Seven soldiers convicted of cowardice
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:49 PM IST
Seven Army personnel have been convicted for cowardice for lapses which killed a Brigadier and nearly annihilated the Northern Command top brass during a terrorist attack at an Army camp near Akhnoor in July 2003, it is learnt.
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Economy to grow by 7.7 per cent: ICRA
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:45 PM IST
Credit rating agency ICRA today pegged upwards economic growth projection to 7.7 per cent for this fiscal, which is still lower than government's estimate of 8.1 per cent.
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Cipla to raise 200 mn dlrs from domestic, int'l markets
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:41 PM IST
The Pharma major Cipla Ltd, today said it will raise 200 million dollar through issue of securities in domestic or international markets and will issue bonus shares in the ratio of 3:2.
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Indian Airlines Finalizes Airbus Jets Deal
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:37 PM IST
Indian airlines has finalized a deal to buy 43 Airbus passenger jets for $2.5 billion, the European aircraft maker's chief executive said Monday. The deal had been in the works for some time, and was being signed in the presence.
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Injured Yuvraj may miss England Tests
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:27 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh, India's batting star on the Pakistan tour, could miss the upcoming Test series against England because of a hamstring injury, team officials said on Monday.
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Hurriyat will not attend PM's round table
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:24 PM IST
The moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference led by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Monday rejected the invitation for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's round table conference on the Kashmir issue.
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India needs help with civilian nuclear power, says Chirac
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 06:19 PM IST
French President Jacques Chirac, who arrived here on Sunday, is expected to sign a declaration on the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and an agreement on defence cooperation.
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Record computer shipments in 2005
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 05:22 PM IST
Indians bought 4.3 million personal computers in 2005. A booming demand from lay users saw the growth rate of consumer models cross 29 per cent twice as fast as the corporate end of the business that barely registered 14.
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Petition in SC on Muslim headcount
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 05:19 PM IST
A former Deputy Chief in the army Lt Gen RF Kadyan has moved the Supreme Court to stop the headcount of Muslims in the armed services. Kadyan urged the court to keep the data collected in this regard as 'classified'.
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MDMK won't give up self-respect: Vaiko
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 04:26 PM IST
Amidst indications that its ties with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are deteriorating, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has said that it would not give up its "self respect" and knee down before others.
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Stray jackal rescued from Taramani house
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 04:23 PM IST
The wildlife authorities in Chennai rescued a jackal that strayed into a house in Taramani on Saturday. Ashish Kumar Srivastava, Wildlife Warden, Chennai, said that on Saturday evening the Wildlife Headquarters.
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Govt okays 6 border trade pts in AP
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 03:50 PM IST
The Centre has given permission to open six border trade points along the international border in Arunachal Pradesh as part of its 'Look-East' policy, according to chief minister Gegong Apang.
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Bangalore Open: Sania-Huber win doubles
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 03:48 PM IST
Sania Mirza along with South Africa's Liezel Huber has won the women's doubles at the Bangalore Open.The second seeded Indo-South African pair was in total control throughout the match .
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New talents in classical music needed urgently’
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 03:45 PM IST
Sarangi maestro Ustad Sultan Khan, a strong proponent of Indian classical music, says, ‘‘Indian classical music has originality and does not plagiarise. But the artistes need more work.”
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Kingfisher Airlines confirm order for 15 aircraft from ATR
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 03:40 PM IST
Kingfisher Airlines on Sunday confirmed to a firm order, the 15 options for the ATR 72-500, it had placed for in November 2005. It also placed additional 20 options for the new planes on Sunday.
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HCL stock plunges 30%, recovers
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 03:39 PM IST
After plunging by almost 30 per cent, HCL Infosystems share prices recovered in mid-day trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday as the company said it was explaining the implications of its agreement with Nokia.
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State bans entry of poultry from Maharashtra
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 03:37 PM IST
With the outbreak of avian flu in the country, the State Government on Sunday decided to take precautionary steps against it.It has banned the entry of poultry and poultry products from neighbouring Maharashtra into the State.
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SC dismisses petition challenging HC order on airports
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 03:34 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal against a Delhi High Court verdict dismissing its petition challenging government's decision to allow 74 per cent private equity in joint ventures for modernisation of airports.
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Import duties on alloy steel may be cut to 5%
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:45 AM IST
Alloy steel producers are a worried lot these days. Finance minister P Chidambaram is likely to slash import duties on alloy and value added steel to 5% from 10% in Budget ’06-07.
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Arcelor bid: Mittal hopes from PM
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:41 AM IST
Expressing confidence that he would succeed in his bid for takeover of Arcelor Steel plant in Luxembourg, NRI steel magnate L N Mittal on Sunday hoped that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would take up the issue .
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Markets: On slippery slope
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:35 AM IST
The markets opened weak with the benchmark index slipping to 9933 levels in the opening moves.In the broader markets, the Nifty, shed 0.5 per cent or 15 points. It is hovering at 2965 levels.
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Indian Bank IPO `only after capital revamp'
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:30 AM IST
Indian Bank has shelved its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of equity till such time the government permits it to restructure its capital. Speaking to reporters here today, Indian Bank's Chairman and Managing .
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Aman Setu to re-open on Monday
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:28 AM IST
The Aman Setu, which was damaged in an earthquake in October, will reopen to traffic on Monday following repairs.The bridge is on the route of Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service.
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Buoyed by Delhi support, Mittal shines at glitzy Chatwal marriage
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:25 AM IST
Lakshmi Mittal, the world’s biggest steel maker, caused a near media riot when he arrived in Delhi last night with his wife, Usha, to attend the high society Chatwal wedding.
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Parliament to discuss Presidential address
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:21 AM IST
The Parliament will discuss and debate the Presidential address made on February 16 by President APJ Abdul Kalam while inaugurating the budget session of Parliament.
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A heritage symbol of the Indian Railways
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:20 AM IST
The glorious saga of the Indian Railways, which is over 150 years old now, could be known from its heritage symbols, which have been carefully preserved till date. The prized exhibits displayed at rail museums.
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The Congress dilemma in West Bengal
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:15 AM IST
While the Left Front in West Bengal has declared its candidates for the coming Assembly polls, the Congress is still grappling with a major decision to be or not to be with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.
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Yuvraj, Dhoni star in India's emphatic win
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:10 AM IST
Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni came together once again to unleash exhilarating strokeplay as India wrapped up the one-day series 4-1 with a resounding eight-wicket victory against Pakistan in Karachi on Sunday.
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Indian style of cooking kills bird flu virus
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:09 AM IST
The Government on Sunday said it was safe to consume well-cooked chicken and eggs since the Indian style of cooking, involving deep-frying and boiling, killed the bird flu virus.
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Explosion injures 25 at Ahmedabad railway station
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:07 AM IST
At least 25 persons were injured in a huge explosion at the Ahmedabad railway station that ripped through a part of the platform's asbestos cover and shattered glass panes at the main entrance and the retiring rooms early on Sunday.
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BJP defends support to govt on Iran
by
anshul
on Mon 20 Feb 2006 11:05 AM IST
Stating that the country could not afford to have a nuclear power in its neighbourhood, senior Bhartiya Janata Party leader and party vice president Shanta Kumar on Monday defended the party's support to the government on the Iran issue.
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