India's largest IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Tuesday announced the inauguration of its fourth global delivery centre in China.
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Tuesday, November 18
DLF urges government to cut home loan rates
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 06:02 PM IST
Hours after Finance Minister P. Chidambaram called upon industry to cut down prices, property developer DLF Tuesday said real estate prices were bound to come down due to lower input costs, but urged the government to slash interest rates by three percent.
Uma's BJS, Govindacharya's RSA to work together for 'Ram and Roti'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 06:01 PM IST
The political outfits led by two former Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Uma Bharati and K.N. Govindacharya will work together after the ongoing elections in six states conclude next month.
India, Egypt sign five pacts, agree to fight on terror
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 06:01 PM IST
India and Egypt, both co-founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, Tuesday sought to transform their ties into a strategic partnership by signing five pacts, including an extradition treaty, and agreed to jointly combat terrorism.
28 Indian fishermen held in Sri Lanka: police
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 05:59 PM IST
At least 28 Indian fishermen and seven of their boats have been detained by the Sri Lankan Navy early Tuesday, a police officer said. Click here to view complete article
71 all - BJP, Congress score equal on women contestants
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 05:58 PM IST
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may be on two sides of the political spectrum but are uncannily alike when it comes to giving women representation -- 71 to be precise. That's the number of women candidates both the parties are fielding in the assembly elections to six states.
Panaji hoteliers threaten to boycott IFFI
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 05:57 PM IST
The 6,000 odd delegates coming down to Panaji for the 39th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) may have to get their own camp beds along, as hotel owners here have threatened to down shutters to protest against the civic authorities' decision of not picking up garbage generated by city hotels.
Price cut not a solution to demand fall: Bajaj
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 05:56 PM IST
Bajaj Auto Ltd chairman Rahul Bajaj Tuesday said cutting prices was not a solution to the demand slump as banks were still wary of lending to consumers due to liquidity squeeze.
Former beauty queen sent to judicial remand for parents' murder
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 05:55 PM IST
Once feted as 'Miss Meerut', 25-year-old Priyanka Singh was Tuesday remanded in 14 days judicial custody by a court here for the brutal murder of her parents, police said.
It's neck and neck in Chhattisgarh phase-II
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 05:53 PM IST
Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are locked in a neck and neck fight for the second phase of elections for 51 seats Thursday.
India Economic Summit reflects underlying unease amid hope
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 05:53 PM IST
An underlying unease amid hope! This perhaps best describes the mood among the participants at this year's India Economic Summit, which evidently lacked the high-profile attendance that the Davos, Switzerland-based World Economic Forum (WEF) had generally managed to draw in the past.
Government to meet industry leaders Wednesday
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:41 PM IST
The government will meet corporate leaders Wednesday to obtain inputs on the problems faced by the industry in the face of an economic slowdown.
Volkswagen upbeat about India business, no layoffs planned
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:40 PM IST
Unperturbed by the economic gloom, automobile major Volkswagen Tuesday said it would go ahead with the investment plans for India and no layoffs were planned to cut costs.
Rate cuts to happen soon, predicts ICICI Bank chief
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:39 PM IST
ICICI Bank, India's largest private sector bank, believes interest rates would come down further.
BJP promises Rs.20 million compensation over land
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:38 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday pledged to give Rs.20 million for every acre of land acquired from farmers in the Indian capital -- if it wins elections in Delhi.
Special video teams to monitor Madhya Pradesh polls
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:37 PM IST
Special teams are being deployed in Madhya Pradesh to capture various poll related activities through video cameras to ensure that the model code of conduct is implemented in right earnest, an Election Commission official said Tuesday.
Wheelchair bound, yet Ajit Jogi travels more than anyone
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:14 PM IST
He has been confined to a wheelchair since a road accident in April 2004 that almost killed him. Yet, Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi has toured more constituencies and addressed more meetings than any other politician in the state.
Sher Shah Suri's tomb to get new lease of life
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:12 PM IST
The 16th century tomb of emperor Sher Shah Suri, standing in a tank filled with acidic industrial discharge and surrounded by illegally constructed buildings, is set to get a new lease of life with the Patna High Court directing the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to preserve the monument in Bihar's Rohtas district.
Saudi Airlines to operate 19 Haj flights from Bangalore
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:11 PM IST
Saudi Arabian Airlines will operate 19 charter flights from here, India's IT hub, to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to fly Haj pilgrims from Karnataka and other southern states, the company said here Tuesday.
Government should ensure higher supply of housing: DLF
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:10 PM IST
Hours after Finance Minister P. Chidambaram called upon industry to cut down prices of products, a leading real estate baron Tuesday said it was the government's duty to ensure higher supply of affordable housing in the market to bring down prices.
16 killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:09 PM IST
At least 16 people were killed and over 20 injured when a bus collided with a truck in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said Tuesday.
Five booked for killing spotted deer in Uttar Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:08 PM IST
Five people have been booked for killing a spotted deer in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, state forest officials said Tuesday.
Atal, Advani books sell like hot cakes - at BJP office
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:07 PM IST
With general elections that could catapult L.K. Advani to India's top seat only months away, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart's autobiography is doing roaring business at a small book store at the party headquarters here.
Tata Group heads sustainable development effort in India: report
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 04:06 PM IST
The Tata Group has emerged as the 'top corporate leader' in sustainable development among Indian companies, according to the Sustainable Development Index that was launched here Tuesday by UK telecommunication major British Telecom.
Industrialised countries still spewing out more greenhouse gases: UN
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:56 PM IST
Greenhouse gas emissions in industrialised countries are continuing to rise, the UN Climate Change Secretariat has reported.
Another bank robbed - motorcyclists flee with Rs.1.7 mn
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:56 PM IST
In another daring daylight heist, three men on a motorcyle Tuesday fled with Rs.1.7 million after firing at a guard sitting inside a bank's security van as it was passing through south Delhi's Satya Niketan.
Akshay has really grown as an actor: Salman Khan
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:55 PM IST
Bollywood star Salamn Khan seems to be quite impressed with his colleague Akshay Kumar's growth as an actor over the years.
Is Rahul Mahajan out of 'Bigg Boss' house?
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:54 PM IST
Rumours are rife that Rahul Mahajan, one of the strongest contenders on reality show 'Bigg Boss', has been asked to leave after he refused to apologise for fleeing the house with three other inmates.
Indian techies hit by recession in US
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:52 PM IST
Less than three weeks ago, Saurabh (name changed) relocated along with his family from Edison, the Indian neighbourhood in New Jersey, to Silicon Valley in California as he switched jobs
Election campaign stress can be a killer, warn experts
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:51 PM IST
When Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Puran hand Yogi died of suspected suicide here Sunday, his close aides speculated it could be because of his stressful life. Their fears are not unfounded as experts warn that the hectic schedule of politicians at election time can indeed be a killer.
Pawar leads team to Orissa's riot-hit Kandhamal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:50 PM IST
A three-member central government team led by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Tuesday reached Orissa's Kandhamal district to take stock of the situation in the region where at least 38 people were killed and thousands rendered homeless in communal violence in recent months.
Obama must say if he endorses G20 view on slowdown: Chidambaram
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:49 PM IST
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday said India and other like-minded nations would like to know if the incoming Barack Obama administration in the US endorses the views expressed at the G20 Summit on financial crisis last weekend. Click here to view complete article
Sushmita turns 33 Wednesday, no marriage plans ahead
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:48 PM IST
Actress Sushmita Sen, who will celebrate her 33rd birthday in Goa Wednesday, says she isn't looking for romance. Despite having a string of affairs behind her, she also says she doesn't dump men.
Nine people lose eyesight after surgery in Uttar Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:47 PM IST
At least nine people lost their eyesight after undergoing cataract surgery at a government aided eye hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, some 90 km from Lucknow, officials said Tuesday.
Chidambaram asks India Inc to cut prices, not production
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:46 PM IST
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday asked the Indian industry to cut prices and maintain production levels in a bid to address demand slowdown, while exuding confidence that the economy will bounce back next year. Click here to view complete article
Equities open weak, Sensex down 150 points
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:45 PM IST
The Indian equities markets opened weak Tuesday and continued to be in the red 45 minutes into trading with a key index down more than 150 points after opening more than 200 points down on weak global cues and continuing nervousness. Click here to view complete article
VHP opposes government move to rebuild Orissa churches
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:44 PM IST
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tuesday said it was opposed to the move by the Orissa government to rebuild churches that were damaged during the communal violence in the state's Kandhamal district in August.
Women politicians get a raw deal in Madhya Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:43 PM IST
Notwithstanding their tall claims of empowering women, political parties in Madhya Pradesh have let them down in nominations for the Nov 27 state assembly polls.
ISRO employees to celebrate Chandrayaan success with special lunch
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:42 PM IST
Nearly 5,000 employees of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Kerala will next week celebrate the success of the Chandrayaan-1 mission with a special lunch and are also hopeful of being given a salary hike in appreciation of their work, an official said.
Jogi, wife on comfortable wicket in Chhattisgarh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:41 PM IST
Congress Lok Sabha member and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi and his wife Renu Jogi seem to be on a comfortable wicket in the Marwahi and Kota assembly constituencies in Bilaspur district that go to the polls Nov 20.
I am thrilled to play with Jethro Tull: Anoushka
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:39 PM IST
Sitarist Anoushka Shankar is thrilled at the prospect of playing alongside legendary rock band Jethro Tull, saying her fans would appreciate the 'cross-cultural ties' they plan to showcase in a series of concerts across India later this month.
Stolt Valor captain sends thank you message
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:38 PM IST
Prabhat Kumar Goyal, the Indian captain of Stolt Valor, the Japanese ship that was freed from Somali pirates, has sent the first message from the ship, now sailing towards Mumbai:
I won't stop my husband from sailing again: Stolt Valor captain's wife
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:37 PM IST
'For a sailor, it is his call of the sea, so there is no way that I am going to tell my husband not to sail again,' says a jubilant Seema Goyal, shortly after winning a 63-day-long battle to get her husband Prabhat Kumar Goyal out of the clutches of pirates who had hijacked the Japanese ship Stolt Valor while it was under Goyal's command.
Himachal Pradesh's Pong wetlands welcome 40,000 migratory birds
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:36 PM IST
Verdant forests, islands of shrubbery and grassy swamps in these Himalayan foothills are once again agog with flappings of feathered guests.
Gujarat plans satellite towns to decongest bigger cities
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:35 PM IST
The Gujarat government is drawing up a blueprint called 'Rurban' to create satellite urban centres to decongest its bigger cities. These towns will have rural souls with urban amenities, says Chief Minister Narendra Modi who has conceived this idea. Click here to view complete article
Once a chef, always a chef? Not really
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:33 PM IST
Something interesting is cooking in the kitchens of star hotels in this city. Chefs are hanging up their food-stained aprons to don well cut suits - an attire which they once shunned with disdain.
People around Rakhi Sawant behind our breakup, says ex-boyfriend
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:32 PM IST
Abhishek Awasthi, known as Rakhi Sawant's boyfriend, is in no mood to compromise this time after their recent breakup and blames people around her for the situation.
Chandigarh carnival route cut short, party to go on
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:31 PM IST
Chandigarh is all set to let its hair down and party, as it prepares to host its annual two- day carnival starting Nov 22. The spoiler: the route for this year's parade has been cut short to avoid traffic congestion.
Abu Salem's comments don't affect me: Monica Bedi (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:29 PM IST
Her closeness to Rahul Mahajan on reality TV show 'Bigg Boss' had reportedly unnerved her ex-beau Abu Salem, but actress Monica Bedi is unfazed. She says his comments and reactions don't make any difference to her.
Mugdha Godse tops online poll for most popular actress
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:28 PM IST
Former supermodel Mugdha Godse, who debuted in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion', has topped an online poll as the most popular actress in Bollywood now.
Katrina Kaif homesick in New York
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:27 PM IST
Katrina Kaif is currently shooting in New York with John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh for Kabir Khan's next venture, but she isn't too happy being away from home and family.
Hema Malini keen to learn Rabindra Sangeet
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 03:26 PM IST
After being a successful actress, danseuse and politician, Bollywood's dream girl Hema Malini now wants to learn Sanskrit and songs penned by Rabindranath Tagore, better known as Rabindra Sangeet.
'We want to know what does our legislator do'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:22 PM IST
Pushpa, a slum-dweller whose complaint about an overflowing open drain in her neighbourhood fell on deaf ears, was among the many who narrated their travails at a public hearing here Tuesday on transparency in the functioning of elected representatives.
Prioritise sanitation in development process: PM
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:21 PM IST
Sanitation needs to be given priority in development policy approaches, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday, and suggested a four-point roadmap to make this universally available to all citizens.
Sunitha in pre-quarters in ITF women's tennis
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:20 PM IST
India's
Police get notice on BMW crash accused Bhasin's bail plea
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:19 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought a response from Delhi Police on a bail plea filed by Utsav Bhasin, the 19-year-old son of an industrialist who is in custody for allegedly mowing down a motorcyclist while driving his BMW car. Click here to view complete article
Rajnikant to head own fan club association
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:18 PM IST
Tamil superstar Rajnikant has decided to head his own fan club association, its current head Sudhakar said here Tuesday.
'Electricity firms should be held accountable for power cuts'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:17 PM IST
A city-based consumer research organisation Tuesday urged the central government to hold the electricity companies accountable for frequent power cuts and load sheddings in several states.
Mauled tiger cub dies in Nagpur despite rare rescue efforts
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:16 PM IST
A savagely mauled tiger cub's 15-day battle for life ended Tuesday in the Maharajbagh zoo here despite unprecedented efforts by veterinary doctors, forest authorities and wildlife enthusiasts to save it.
Narco test is relevant in terror cases
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:15 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Tuesday upheld the validity of narco tests in the investigations of terror related and heinous crimes.
Advani wants Sadhvi's role probed, Congress raises ante on Malegaon
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:14 PM IST
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Tuesday finally broke his silence over the arrest of a Hindu religious leader allegedly involved in the Malegaon bomb blasts, even as Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi asked the BJP to introspect on supporting those accused of masterminding a terrorist attack.
Landmine blast was administrative failure: Paswan
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:13 PM IST
Central Minister Ram Vilas Paswan Tuesday dubbed the Nov 2 landmine explosion in West Bengal's West Midnapore district as a failure of the local administration. Click here to view complete article
Maoists behind tribal unrest: police
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:12 PM IST
Maoist rebels are adding fuel to the ongoing tribal agitation in West Bengal's Lalgarh area and preventing any peaceful settlement, police said Tuesday.
Mumbai in control of Ranji tie against Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:11 PM IST
Mumbai openers Sahil Kukreja and Wasim Jaffer put their side in a commanding position with an unbroken 149-run stand against Delhi after their spinners dismissed the home side for 295 in the Ranji Trophy Super Division match here Tuesday.
Economy to grow around 7.5 percent, job market safe: Ahluwalia
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:10 PM IST
Despite an uncertain economic outlook, India is expected to grow around 7.5 percent this fiscal and the total number of jobs will not go down, a top government official said here Tuesday.
Cherie Blair inaugurates school in Punjab village
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:09 PM IST
Cherie Blair, wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, Tuesday inaugurated the renovated building of a government school in Dhilwan village of Punjab's Kapurthala district.
Pawar meets Kandhamal victims, reviews situation
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:08 PM IST
A three-member central delegation led by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Tuesday visited a relief camp, met victims and reviewed the situation in Orissa's Kandhamal district that was hit by communal clashes.
Rizwanur case: Accused police officers asked to surrender
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:07 PM IST
The Calcutta
Indian Army team heads for China to firm up joint drill plans
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:06 PM IST
A 10-member Indian Army team Tuesday left for China for the final planning of their first joint exercise on Indian soil in mid-December, an official said.
There is no such thing as Islamic terrorism: Rajnath
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:05 PM IST
Urging people not to associate terrorism with any religion, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Tuesday criticised the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Mumbai Police for 'defaming saints and military personnel'.
Delhi Congress chief misspells name, apologizes
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:04 PM IST
Former secretary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal, Chaudhary Ratan Singh, who joined the Congress Tuesday felt offended as Delhi Congress chief J.P Aggarwal read out his name as Ratan Singh Gujjar.
New entrants to Congress love cameras more then anything else
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:03 PM IST
'Please fold your hands for photos,' is what J.P Aggarwal, who heads the Delhi unit of the Congress, was heard pleading with leaders of various political parties who joined the party Tuesday.
Alva was overcome by motherly feelings (Political Prattle)
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:02 PM IST
Motherly feelings took precedence over party responsibilities in the case of Margaret Alva, who was divested of the Congress general secretary's post after alleging that tickets for the Karnataka assembly elections earlier this year were 'sold', a party functionary claimed Tuesday.
Lovelorn college student commits suicide in Chandigarh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:01 PM IST
A college student here allegedly ended his life by jumping into the Sukhna Lake Tuesday because of unrequitted love, the police said.
Congress vows to expose massive graft in Chhattisgarh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:00 PM IST
Charging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Chhattisgarh with siphoning off billions of rupees meant for development works, the Congress Tuesday asserted that on coming to power it would expose the massive corruption during the BJP regime.
Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:59 AM IST
At least 28 Indian fishermen have been arrested in Sri Lanka for straying into that country's waters, police sources said Tuesday. But Sri Lankan diplomats claimed only 17 were arrested and jailed.
RCom ties up with ZMQ Software to offer mobile games
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:58 AM IST
Reliance Communications (RCom), part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), has joined hands with IT solutions provider ZMQ Software Systems to launch mobile games on social themes, a company statement said Tuesday.
Nehru-Nasser era memories rekindled as Mubarak gets award
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:57 AM IST
Canada's new envoy lauds strong ties with India
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:55 AM IST
Canada's High Commissioner to India Joseph Caron Tuesday lauded the enduring strength of bilateral ties and people-to-people contacts between the two countries as he formally presented his credentials to President Pratibha Patil.
DHL adopts 1,000 Maharsahtra villages to reduce child mortality
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:53 AM IST
Leading courier company DHL Tuesday partnered with Unicef and gave a grant of $650,000 to reduce child mortality in 1,000 villages of Maharashtra.
US software firm sets up research facility in Hyderabad
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:52 AM IST
Pegasystems Inc, a US-based software developer, Tuesday announced the opening of a research and development facility here.
Supreme Court endorses Uttar Pradesh move to suspend information commissioner
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:51 AM IST
The Supreme Court Tuesday temporarily endorsed Uttar Pradesh Governor T.V. Rajeshwar's July 9 order suspending the state's Chief Information Commissioner Justice (Retd) M.A. Khan.
Six trucks from Pakistan carry goods to Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:50 AM IST
Six mini trucks carrying goods from Pakistani Kashmir Tuesday crossed the border in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP to rationalise VAT across India: Rajnath Singh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:49 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would rationalise VAT (Value Added Tax) rates across the country if voted to power at the centre in next year's general elections, its president Rajnath Singh announced Tuesday.
India expects economy to grow around 7.5 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:38 AM IST
Despite an uncertain economic outlook, India is expected to grow around 7.5 percent this fiscal, a top government official said here Tuesday.
Purohit faces more charges, taken to Pune
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:37 AM IST
Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, the army officer arrested for the Malegaon bomb blast, faces more trouble as a court here Tuesday handed him over to the Pune police in connection with a series of crimes in that city.
Head for Himachal for honeymoon, at half rate
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:36 AM IST
Here's some good news for the newly weds. The Himachal Pradesh Tuesday announced a special package for honeymooners with a 50 percent discount for stay in the Himachal Tourism hotel in Manali.
Rahul Gandhi says 1984 anti-Sikh riots 'wrong'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:35 AM IST
A quarter century after his father Rajiv Gandhi justified the anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said the violence against the community in the aftermath of his grandmother's assassination was 'wrong'
I'm not making Lanka, says Samir Karnik
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:34 AM IST
Director Samir Karnik, whose recent release 'Heroes' faired well at the box office, is baffled by a news report that he's making a film entitled 'Lanka'.
Jharkhand NGO adopts 22 Bihar flood victim children
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:33 AM IST
A Non-Government Organisation (NGO) in Jharkhand has adopted 22 children who lost their parents and were rendered homeless in the recent floods in neighbouring Bihar.
Hindu outfits to rally in Pragya's support in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:32 AM IST
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tuesday announced a 'huge agitation' here Nov 26 against the "indiscriminate arrests" of Hindu religious activists in the name of terrorism, saying it was meant "to fight against the atrocities being done on the majority community".
IIM-Calcutta launches financial research lab
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:31 AM IST
The Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) Tuesday launched a financial research and trading laboratory, the first of its kind in India.
Generous sponsors help 3 to take part in Canada World Arm Wrestling meet
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:29 AM IST
A helping hand from some private companies and individuals will enable three armwrestlers from Kerala to take part in the 30th World Championship to be held in Canada later November.
Delhi Police get custody of Key terror conspirator Sheikh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:28 AM IST
Delhi Police are set to interrogate Mohammad Sadiq Shiekh, an alleged key terror conspirator of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), on his suspected role in the Sep 19 serial blasts in the capital. A court here Tuesday sent him to 14-day custody.
Mayawati expels Natwar Singh from BSP
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:27 AM IST
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Tuesday expelled Former external affairs minister K. Natwar Singh from the party after he sought a Rajya Sabha seat.
Bharti Telesoft signs deal with Telecom Italia
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:27 AM IST
Bharti Telesoft, part of the Bharati group, has tied up with Telecom Italia Sparkle (TIS) to offer a new service that will enable prepaid users to recharge their accounts while roaming on a third party operator's network.
National Mineral Development Corp eyes West Bengal coal block
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:25 AM IST
Public sector company National Mineral Development Corp (NMDC), will invest Rs.10 billion to explore, develop and mine coal blocks in West Bengal, a top company official said here Tuesday.
Himachal Pradesh favours agency to develop Himalayan states
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:24 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal wants an agency that will ensure development of states in the Himalayan region.
Equities tumble again, key index dives below 9,000
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:23 AM IST
Indian equities markets once again went into a tailspin Tuesday and finished in the red with a key index shedding more than 350 points to end below the psychologically important 9,000 mark.
Western Railway drive fetches Rs.4.65 mn in October
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:23 AM IST
In a campaign to check ticketless travel, the Western Railway detected 13,000 cases last month and realised penalties worth Rs.4.65 million.
Huge cache of pirated CDs seized in Punjab
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:22 AM IST
The Punjab police Thuesday seized around 1,000 pirated CDs and arrested two men after a tip-off from the officials of the Indian Music Industry, a consortium of 142 firms.
Campaigning ends for second phase polls in Chhattisgarh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:21 AM IST
Campaigning ended Tuesday evening for 51 assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh that are going to polls in the second and the final phase Thursday.
Israeli couple makes news, but Indians reluctant on surrogacy
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:20 AM IST
An Israeli gay couple may have made a splash in India by having their own baby through surrogacy, but the head of the institute here that made it possible rues that very few childless Indians actually go in for the procedure despite the best of facilities.
BIG Cinemas wins CineAsia award
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:19 AM IST
BIG Cinemas, part of the the Anil Ambani-promoted Adlabs Films Ltd, will be given the 'Exhibitor of the Year' award at this year's CineAsia-2008 convention in Macau, China.
BSP leader joins Delhi Congress
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:18 AM IST
Terming the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) 'turncoat', a prominent woman leader of the party Tuesday joined the Delhi unit of the Congress.
Two-month ordeal was nightmare: Stolt Valor captain
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:14 AM IST
In a first letter sent from on board Mt Stolt Valor, the Japanese merchant vessel that Somalian pirates hijacked two months back and released Sunday, the ship's master Captain Prabhat Kumar Goyal has termed the ordeal a "nightmare".
Probe charges against Pragya: Advani
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:13 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani Tuesday finally broke his silence over the arrest of a Hindu religious leader allegedly involved in the Malegaon bomb blasts, even as another accused in the case, Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit was handed over to the Pune police for his interrogation in another case.
BJP should introspect on supporting terror accused: Rahul
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:12 AM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Tuesday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to do some introspection on supporting people accused of masterminding a terrorist attack.
Bihar government lying about floods toll, says ex-chief minister
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:11 AM IST
Former chief minister Jagannath Mishra Tuesday accused the Bihar government of suppressing the toll in the recent floods, and said over 3,600 people were killed in the worst calamity the state has seen in 50 years.
Two labourers killed as university gate collapses in Kolkata
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:10 AM IST
Two labourers were killed and three injured when an under-repair gate at the Jadavpur University collapsed here Tuesday, police said.
Delhi BJP MLA, civic officials get EC notice for code violation
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:09 AM IST
The Election Commission of India Tuesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Ramesh Bidhuri and some Delhi couuncillors and civic officials why action should not be taken against them for violating the model code of conduct.
BJP promises media centre for journalists
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:08 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday promised to build a media club and a modern media centre for journalists in the Indian capital -- if it won the Delhi assembly elections.
I may be a 'bachcha', but so are most Indians: Rahul Gandhi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:07 AM IST
In a polite riposte to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajnath Singh who called him a 'bachcha' (child), Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said he should keep in mind that 70 percent of people in the country were young like him.
BSP for reservation to upper caste poor: Mayawati
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:05 AM IST
Hoping to increase the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)'s stake in Madhya Pradesh, party supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Tuesday denied that her party was against the upper castes and said she was in favour of reservation for the upper caste poor, but the central government was dithering on it.
DLF seeks lower interest rates, defers projects
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:04 AM IST
Hit by liquidity crunch, India's leading real estate firm DLF Ltd has deferred some projects and urged the government to slash interest rates by three percent to stimulate growth, a top official said here Tuesday.
Tata Group leads India Inc's sustainable development effort
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:03 AM IST
Top business conglomerate the Tata Group has emerged the leader in sustainable development in India in the first-ever move to measure performance of businesses in this area by a Sustainable Development Index (SDI) launched here Tuesday by UK telecommunication major British Telecom (BT). Click here to view complete article
A frame-up, a shootout - and a Delhi cop
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:02 AM IST
The common link between two Kashmiri youths arrested in February 2006 on grounds that they were Al Badr terrorists - and now declared innocent - and the Jamia Nagar shootout is a celebrated officer of the Delhi Police now in the crosshairs of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Dengue scare in Kochi threatens tourism
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:59 AM IST
A large number of people, including three doctors, are suspected to be affected by dengue fever in this commercial capital of Kerala, worried health officials said Tuesday.
Advani demands judicial probe into charges against Pragya
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:58 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) senior leader L.K. Advani Tuesday finally broke his silence over the arrest of two Hindu religious leaders for Malegaon bomb blast and sought a judicial inquiry in their case.
'Economic growth to fall to 5.8 percent next fiscal'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:57 AM IST
India's economic growth would fall to 5.8 percent in 2009-10 mainly due to fall in exports, according to an economic analysis by a global financial services firm.
Indian and England cricket team reach Lucknow
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:56 AM IST
The Indian and England cricket teams reached here Tuesday, two days ahead of the third one-day international in Kanpur.
Personal success gaining over public service: Chatterjee
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:55 AM IST
Personal success and achievement are being given importance nowadays by growing sections of the people, including the political class and even the judiciary, while public service is being ignored, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee said here Tuesday.
Koena Mitra returns to Tamil screen after six years
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:54 AM IST
After six years, Bollywood actress Koena Mitra returns to Tamil cinema with a cameo in 'Ayan'.
National Mineral Development Corp to mine coal in West Bengal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:52 AM IST
The state-owned National Mineral Development Corp (NMDC) will invest Rs.10 billion to explore, develop and mine coal blocks in West Bengal, a top company official said here Tuesday.
Purohit handed over to Pune ATS
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:51 AM IST
Malegaon bomb blast accused Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit was Tuesday handed over to the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Pune for his interrogation in a three-year-old case of beating up a Christian priest in Khadki near that city.
Angry workers demonstrate at Dunlop's West Bengal factory
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:49 AM IST
A day after tyre major Dunlop suspended production at its Sahaganj unit in West Bengal, angry workers Tuesday staged a demonstration and threatened to enter the factory by breaking open the gates.
India, Egypt ink space, extradition pacts, to forge strategic ties
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:48 AM IST
India and Egypt, co-founders of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Tuesday decided to give a strategic thrust to their ties by signing five accords, including an extradition treaty, and agreed to push for reform of the global economic system.
Sri Lanka confirms arrest of 28 Indian fishermen
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:47 AM IST
At least 28 Indian fishermen and seven of their boats have been detained by the Sri Lankan Navy early Tuesday, a police officer here said.
Proving guesses wrong, Kashmiris voted for good governance
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:46 AM IST
Life was normal across the Kashmir Valley Tuesday, a day after large participation of voters in the first phase of the staggered assembly polls left political pundits and many Kashmiris surprised.
Equities end in red, key index dips below 9,000
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:45 AM IST
Indian equities markets opened weak Tuesday and stayed in the red throughout the day, a key index shedding more than 350 points to end below the psychologically important 9,000-point mark.
BJP promises to make Delhi 'one of the best cities in the world'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:44 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pledged in its manifesto released Tuesday to make Delhi 'one of the best cities' in the world if it won the assembly elections and made several promises including providing Rs.20 million an acre to farmers for land acquired for development work.
RPG Enterprises investing Rs.15 bn to open 325 new stores
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:43 AM IST
Kolkata-based RPG Enterprises Tuesday said it will invest Rs.15 billion in its retail business to open 325 Spencer's stores across the country by end-2009.
BSP wins Hardoi by-election in Uttar Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:42 AM IST
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) nominee Nitin Agrawal Tuesday won the Hardoi state assembly by-election, defeating his closest rival Sukh Sagar Misra of the Samajwadi Party in a virtually straight contest.
Chhattisgarh government corrupt, misusing funds: Sonia Gandhi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:40 AM IST
Congress president Sonia Gandhi made her assembly poll campaign debut in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of running a 'government of scams' and urging voters to demand an explanation from ministers about the utilisation of funds provided by the central government. Click here to view complete article
CBI wants action against Delhi Police special cell officer
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 18 Nov 2008 10:39 AM IST
In what could cast doubts over the functioning of Delhi Polices' elite anti-terrorism wing - Special Cell, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has demanded action against its celebrated officer Ravinder Tyagi for framing two police informers on terror charges. |
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