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Wednesday, December 17
Polling picks up in Jammu, clashes in Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:31 PM IST
As the cloudy and bitterly cold weather improved by noon, more people queued up to vote in the sixth phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday. But while polling was peaceful in Jammu, clashes were reported in parts of the Kashmir Valley.
Kerala opposition stage walkout over Munnar land row
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:30 PM IST
The Congress-led opposition in Kerala Wednesday walked out of the assembly after terming as false the Left government's claims of having recovered 1,662 acres of land in the picturesque hill town of Munnar last year.
Industry asks for fiscal package to boost growth
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:29 PM IST
A leading industry lobby Wednesday asked the government for a bigger fiscal package to revive various sectors of the economy.
Calcutta High Court rejects Ashok Todi's bail plea
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:29 PM IST
The Calcutta
Chidambaram appeal to MPs - please pass anti-terror bills
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:24 PM IST
Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday appealed to all Lok Sabha members 'with folded hands' to pass the National Investigation Agency (NIA) bill and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), introduced by the government in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack.
Original Nagaland maps lost: Chidambaram
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:23 PM IST
Original maps demarcating the borders of Nagaland have been lost, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Wednesday.
IIT alumni conference in Chennai from Friday
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:21 PM IST
PanIIT 2008, the three-day global conference of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni, will begin at IIT Madras here Friday.
French government favours Tibetan cause: Dalai Lama
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:20 PM IST
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday said here that the French government had openly expressed concern over the issue of Tibetan independence.
Mallika Sherawat ga ga over Oliver Stone
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:19 PM IST
The sassy Mallika Sherawat can't stop raving about American filmmaker Oliver Stone with whom she shared the stage at the Global Brand Forum 2008 held in Malaysia.
Goa Muslims outraged at madrassa raid
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:19 PM IST
A section of the Muslim community in Goa Wednesday expressed outrage at the way in which police raided a madrassa (seminary) in the port town of Vasco and picked up 88 girls for 'verification'.
'Ghajini' three hours long, but makers not worried
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:18 PM IST
Aamir Khan starrer 'Ghajini' is touted as the big Christmas release, but it has a longer story to tell than is considered healthy for mutilplexes. The action-thriller's playing time of three hours makes it the second-longest film of the year after 'Jodhaa Akbar', but the producer is unperturbed.
Dikshit takes oath as Delhi chief minister
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:17 PM IST
Sheila Dikshit, who defeated anti-incumbency predictions to steer the Congress to a win in the Nov 29 assembly elections, took oath as Delhi chief minister for a third consecutive term Wednesday.
Markets turn negative in afternoon trade
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:16 PM IST
Indian equities markets turned negative during the afternoon trade after touching an intra-day high of 10,073.1 points.
Birla Tyres shuts production at Orissa unit
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:16 PM IST
Birla Tyres, a unit of B.K. Birla group company Kesoram Industries, Wednesday shut down its plant in Orissa's Balasore district due to falling demand for tyres, a government official said.
Chouhan's seven resolutions for developing Madhya Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:15 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who steered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a win in the recent assembly polls, has outlined 'seven resolutions' to develop and turn it into a 'golden state', officials said here.
No excuse for not dismantling terror camps across Indian border: Oman
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:15 PM IST
Taking a tough stand on terrorism in the region in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, Oman has in a veiled reference to Pakistan made it clear that there could be 'no excuse for not dismantling terrorist infrastructure across the Indian border'.
155 poultry culled in West Bengal's bird flu-hit Malda
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:14 PM IST
Full-fledged operations to tackle bird flu have began in West Bengal's Malda district, where the spread of the deadly H5N1 virus was confirmed Monday, but only 155 poultry have been culled due to fog and inadequate manpower, a government official said Wednesday.
Two top Hizbul commanders killed in Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:13 PM IST
Two commanders of the Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district Wednesday while voting was underway in the adjacent areas of Anantnag and Kulgam, police said while describing the operation as a major success against separatist guerrillas.
Dikshit sworn in as chief minister
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:12 PM IST
Sheila Dikshit, who defeated anti-incumbency predictions to steer the Congress to a win in the elections, took oath as Delhi chief minister for the third consecutive term Wednesday.
Tiger goes missing from Ranthambore National Park
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:12 PM IST
A three-and-a-half-year-old tiger has gone missing from the Ranthambore National Park, a source in the forest department said Wednesday.
Abhishek rushes from Kerala to Dubai film fest
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:09 PM IST
From the jungles of Kerala, where he was shooting non-stop for Mani Ratnam's movie, Abhishek Bachchan rushed to attend the Dubai Film Festival where director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed the teaser of 'Dilli 6', which stars him along with Sonam Kapoor.
Orissa rights panel wants report on author's arrest
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:09 PM IST
The Orissa Human Rights Commission has sought a report within two weeks from the state government on the arrest of a journalist for writing a book on the recent communal violence in Kandhamal district.
Satyam scrip plunges though it calls off Maytas deal
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:08 PM IST
Shares of Satyam Computer fell sharply by over 26.53 percent though it called off the proposed acquisition of promoter group companies Maytas Properties and Maytas Infra at a cost of $1.6 billion. The scrip was trading at Rs.166.40 around two hours after opening Wednesday, having closed at Rs.226.50 Tuesday.
Let there be light - in Delhi's murky streets!
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:07 PM IST
The prospect of walking around in the capital at night fills many residents with dread as most roads are poorly lit and some not at all. But things might brighten up soon with plans to award contracts for maintenance of street lights.
Enthusiastic polling in Jammu region
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:06 PM IST
Cold weather and overnight rain and snow did not deter enthusiastic voters from lining up at polling booths for the sixth phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections Wednesday in three districts of the Jammu region, especially Bhaderwah, from where former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is contesting the polls.
Machine guns to aerial surveillance, tight security for Mohali Test
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 06:00 PM IST
Light-machine guns (LMGs), aerial surveillance, gun-toting commandos, road check-points, a safe house and an emergency exit plan in place. The description is not that of a war zone but of the venue of the second cricket Test between India and England to be played at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here from Friday.
Designers should do bridal wear during recession: Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 05:57 PM IST
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who swears by Indian sartorial traditions, says that fellow designers should concentrate on bridal wear right now as it is one segment that clients will not compromise on despite recession.
Voting picks up in Kashmir despite anti-poll protest
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 05:53 PM IST
After a low-key start in rainy cold weather, voting for the sixth phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections picked up in the 10 constituencies of south Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts Wednesday despite anti-poll protests in Anantnag constituency.
Despite meltdown, Shimla hoteliers expect tourist inflow to rise
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 05:49 PM IST
The financial meltdown and the Mumbai terror attacks have had little impact on Shimla's holiday tourism, and hotel room bookings have begun picking up for the yearend, hoteliers say.
Clouds cover Delhi, temperature likely to rise
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:47 PM IST
Clouds that covered the capital Wednesday morning brought some respite from the chilly winds that had been blowing for the last two days. The weathermen said the minimum temperature is likely to rise.
Is Kandhamal heading for fresh bloodshed during Christmas?
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:46 PM IST
Tensions are running high in Orissa's strife-torn Kandhamal district with radical Hindu groups preparing for a showdown and Christians fearing a fresh wave of attacks on Christmas.
Markets open higher, then dip
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:46 PM IST
A key index of the Indian stock exchange opened marginally higher Wednesday but then slipped lower than its closing figure Tuesday.
Under fire from investors, Satyam calls off Maytas deal
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:45 PM IST
Bowing to pressure from shareholders, Satyam Computer Services Limited Wednesday called off the deal to acquire Maytas Properties and take 51 percent stake in Maytas Infra for $1.5 billion.
Shaken by attack, Mumbai artists dedicate works to victims
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:44 PM IST
The Mumbai terror attacks seem to have shaken the city's artists and painters from their blissful lives, with many deciding to dedicate their works to the victims of the 26/11 tragedy.
We need one common central body to recruit police personnel (Comment)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:42 PM IST
The manner in which the new home minister (P. Chidambaram) went about his Mumbai visit on Dec 5 convinces one that things are in for a big change. His honesty of purpose, resolute desire for action and empathy for families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy is visible to me as an ordinary citizen. A week later, on Dec 11, he made a passionate plea to the country's lawmakers to respect policemen.
Sixth phase of polling begins on dull note in Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:28 PM IST
Rain and winter chill led to a low-key start of polling Wednesday in 10 constituencies of south Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts for the sixth phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.
Economic gloom and the silver lining for India (Comment)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:27 PM IST
The gloom seems to be overwhelming. After the horror of the Mumbai terror attacks, the news on the economic front has been increasingly dismal. Fortunately, India appears to be better off than many other countries facing the repercussions of the global financial meltdown.
Sixth phase of polling begins in Jammu region
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:26 PM IST
Amidst thick hovering clouds and overnight snow, voting for the sixth of the seven-phase assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began Wednesday in three mountainous districts of the Jammu region. Polling was also underway in two districts of the Kashmir valley.
Punjab's dogfight between a kitten and king!
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:25 PM IST
One is an erstwhile Punjab king who calls his political opponent a kitten. And now the teething kitten is trying to bite back.
What do Bollywood stars watch on TV?
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:24 PM IST
Just like their fans, Bollywood stars too unwind in front of the idiot box. While Saif Ali Khan loves watching shows like 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Hercule Poirot', Naseeruddin Shah prefers sports channels and Vidya Balan turns to dance and music reality shows.
'Ghajini', 'Chandni Chowk...' will change Bollywood mood: Pritish Nandy (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:18 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' has brought some respite to the Hindi film industry, which has been hit by the global meltdown and the terror strikes in Mumbai, says filmmaker Pritish Nandy. And he predicts that 'Ghajini' and 'Chandni Chowk To China' would further change the mood.
Indian Hindu groups to back 'Hindu Tamils' in Sri Lanka
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:12 PM IST
Two leading Hindu groups in India have declared their support to 'Hindu Tamils' in Sri Lanka after a Tamil MP from there alleged attacks by security forces on temples in the island.
After historical, Akbar Khan plans his next on terrorism
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:10 PM IST
After his epic romance 'Taj Mahal', filmmaker Akbar Khan now plans to make a film called 'Taxi Driver' and says it will send out a strong message on terrorism.
Taj Hotel to throw open 268 rooms, renowned restaurants Sunday
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:57 PM IST
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel that reopens Sunday will offer 268 guest rooms, including nine suites and 26 Taj Club Rooms, all in the tower wing, a hotel spokesperson said Wednesday evening.
Captured terrorist to be tried in special court
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:56 PM IST
Mohammed Ajmal Amir alias Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the Mumbai mayhem, will be tried in a special court to ensure a speedy trial, the Maharashtra government said Wednesday. It appointed Ujjwal Nikam - who fought the 1993 Mumbai bombings case - as special public prosecutor for this case.
Anti-terror bills passed after acrimony in Lok Sabha
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:54 PM IST
Just three weeks after terrorists from Pakistan slaughtered over 170 Indians and foreigners in Mumbai, the Lok Sabha Wednesday passed two bills to usher in tough anti-terror laws - but only after sparks flew in the house.
Storm as Antulay sees conspiracy in Karkare death
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:53 PM IST
Minority Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay raised a storm Wednesday after saying that slain Maharashtra police officer Hemant Karkare was a 'victim of terrorism plus something'. As the opposition bayed for his blood, his own Congress party quickly distanced itself from the remark.
Livestock trade licenses to be issued from Thursday
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:52 PM IST
The capital's primary civic agency, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), will start issuing livestock trading licenses to traders from Thursday at the newly operational Ghazipur Slaughter House.
Country must act tough on terror, says court
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:50 PM IST
The Delhi High Court, while dismissing a plea of the Delhi serial blast suspects, Wednesday said right to life will be of no real value 'if the citizens of the country live under the constant fear of violence and terrorism'.
Central government questioned over deportation of Pakistanis
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:46 PM IST
The Delhi
Damodar Valley Corp shuts three units of Mejia power station
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:45 PM IST
Power producer Damodar Valley Corp (DVC) shut down three units at its Mejia Thermal Power Station (MTPS) with a total installed capacity of 710 MW, a DVC official said Wednesday.
Act against Pakistan if it's harbouring terrorists: Jugnauth
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:44 PM IST
President of Mauritius Anerood Jugnauth Wednesday said that if Pakistan was harbouring terrorists, 'something should be done about it'.
Blueline buses kill two children
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:43 PM IST
Speeding Blueline buses killed a five-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy in separate incidents in the Indian capital, triggering street protests, the police said Wednesday.
Two anti-terror bills passed in Lok Sabha
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:42 PM IST
The Lok Sabha Wedensday evening unanimousy passed two anti-terrorism bills that will help the government overhaul the security scenario in the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Ashutosh Kaushik denies going for 'Big Brother'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:40 PM IST
Dismissing rumours that he is going to participate in the Britain-based reality show 'Big Brother', 'Bigg Boss' winner Ashutosh Kaushik has said he is very irritated by constant calls and messages regarding the same.
Ladder-point security checks at airports soon
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:39 PM IST
Airports across the country have been asked to conduct mandatory secondary ladder-point security checks - the point where passengers climb steps to board aircraft - a top government official said here Wednesday.
Sixth round of Kashmir polls ends peacefully with 63 percent vote
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:37 PM IST
The sixth and penultimate round of balloting to pick a new 87-member assembly in Jammu and Kashmir ended peacefully Wednesday with about 63 percent of the electorate turning out to vote despite below freezing point temperature and threats from separatist groups.
Apex court upholds CJI's right to confirm additional judge
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:35 PM IST
The Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that the chief justice of India need not consult his senior-most colleagues in the apex court for confirming as permanent judge an additional high court judge.
Court moved to get dialysis facilities in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:34 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought a reply from the central and Delhi governments on a public interest petition alleging lack of facilities in government-run hospitals especially for dialysis.
Culling on in West Bengal's bird flu-hit Malda
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:34 PM IST
Full-fledged culling operations were going on in West Bengal's bird flu-hit Malda district, a minister said Wednesday, adding precautionary measures were being taken to stop further spread of the deadly H5N1 virus in surrounding areas.
Punjab bans book by sect chief
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:33 PM IST
The Punjab government Wednesday announced a ban on a book written by controversial sect chief Piara Singh Bhaniarewala, an official said.
Tough for Dravid to come back if he is out, says Akram
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:32 PM IST
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that it would be difficult for out-of-form Rahul Dravid to return to the Indian team if he loses his place.
First charge sheet filed in Delhi blasts case
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:31 PM IST
Delhi Police Wednesday filed the first charge sheet in the Sep 13 blasts in Delhi that claimed 26 lives, charging five suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists with waging war against the state, murder and various other crimes.
Analysts, investors wary of Satyam's volte-face on Maytas
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:29 PM IST
Satyam Computers' bid to buy out Maytas Properties and Maytas Infra has not gone down well with analysts, industry trackers and investors.
Korean professor to deliver first IIM A-SAGE Endowment Lecture
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:11 PM IST
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Ahmedabad has announced Hasung Jang, dean and professor of finance at Korea University Business School, will give the first IIM-A-SAGE Endowment Lecture Friday here.
Chennai Petroleum unaffected by RIL's supply default
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:10 PM IST
Refiner Chennai Petroleum Corp Ltd (CPCL) will not be affected by the failure of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to supply it with crude, a top company official said here Wednesday.
Telugu actress died of stab injuries, says autopsy report
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:09 PM IST
Telugu film actress Bhargavi, who was found dead with her her live-in partner in her apartment here Tuesday, died of stab injuries, according to the autopsy report.
Rs.3 mn looted from Ghaziabad bank
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:08 PM IST
Four men robbed about Rs.3 million at gun point from a bank here Wednesday evening, the police said.
Suspected Pakistani military agent nabbed in Lucknow
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:06 PM IST
A suspected Pakistan Military Intelligence (PMI) agent was arrested by the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the state police here Wednesday, officials said.
PCA in defensive mode after Broad's report
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:05 PM IST
Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) officials were on the backfoot after match referee Chris Broad's report following the India-Australia Test series talked about unhygienic conditions prevailing in the stadium.
India asks Pakistan to honour anti-terror pledge
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:04 PM IST
With Pakistan denying any link with the Mumbai attacks, India Wednesday intensified pressure on Pakistan to honour the anti-terror pledge given by two of its presidents and asked Islamabad to back expressions of intent with action.
Uttar Pradesh exporters demand freight subsidy at Delhi airport
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 12:03 PM IST
The Indian Industries Association (IIA) of Uttar Pradesh Wednesday demanded air freight subsidy for exporters from the state using the air cargo facility in New Delhi.
Tata Power to set up joint venture with Indian Oil Corp
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:58 AM IST
Tata Power Co. Ltd Wednesday said it had signed a joint venture agreement with Indian Oil Corp (IOC) for establishing a coal-based power plant in Orissa.
Congress to hold rally in 'terror-tainted' Azamgarh
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:56 AM IST
The Congress party plans to hold a rally this week in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, where a number of residents have been arrested for terrorist attacks and the Muslim community is complaining of victimisation.
Congress distances itself from Antulay's Karkare remarks
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:55 AM IST
The ruling Congress Wednesday distanced itself from Minority Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay controversial remarks on slain Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare, suggesting he was a 'victim of terrorism plus something' and that his killing Nov 26 during the Mumbai terror attacks could be linked to his probe into the Malegaon blasts.
Due stress on continuity of development in Delhi: Dikshit
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:54 AM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday presided over the first meeting of the newly constituted cabinet at the Delhi Secretariat and stated that her government would give due stress on continuity of development in the national capital.
T-series lays off 230 employees in Noida
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:53 AM IST
Workers at the Noida-based Super Cassettes Industries, owner of music label T-Series, went on a day's strike after the company laid off 230 employees Tuesday.
Grateful Malegaon names road after slain ATS chief Karkare
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:52 AM IST
A grateful Malegaon town Wednesday decided to name a main road in memory of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare who was killed combatting terrorists in Mumbai, the city mayor said.
Mohali pitch will assist seamers, says chief curator
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:51 AM IST
The pitch at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here will assist the seam bowlers during the second Test match between India and England starting Friday, says chief curator Daljeet Singh.
Drains to become parking lots for Commonwealth Games
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:50 AM IST
Anticipating heavy vehicular traffic around the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the capital's civic agency Wednesday announced that two massive drains in the area would be covered up to provide parking facilities.
Cricket teams almost flew into airport 'accident'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:49 AM IST
Minutes before a special chartered flight carrying the cricket teams of England and India flew into Chandigarh Tuesday, there was a 'near collision' on the ground between two passenger aircraft at the airport here.
Satyam, Maytas scrips take a beating
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:48 AM IST
Haryana to spread hygiene among rural women
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:47 AM IST
In order to spread health and hygiene among the rural women of the state, the Haryana government has decided to provide them with sanitary napkins at a price of Re.1 each.
Azad's fate sealed in sixth phase of Jammu and Kashmir polling
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:47 AM IST
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad's fate is dependent on the outcome of the poll held in his Bhaderwah constituency Wednesday in the sixth phase of the assembly elections in the state.
Birla Tyres shuts down Orissa unit
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:43 AM IST
Faced with falling demand for tyres, Birla Tyres, a unit of B.K. Birla group company Kesoram Industries, Wednesday shut down its plant in Orissa's Balasore district.
Sixth round of Kashmir polling ends -- 63 percent vote
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:38 AM IST
The sixth and penultimate round of balloting to pick a new assembly in Jammu and Kashmir ended peacefully Wednesday with about 63 percent of the electorate turning out to vote despite winter chill and threats from separatist groups.
Achuthanandan, Chandy to together ask PM for high court bench
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:36 AM IST
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan and leader of opposition Oommen Chandy will together fly to Delhi Thursday morning to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demand his intervention for setting up of a bench of the high court here.
Congress-sponsored strike affects life in Tripura
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:33 AM IST
Normal life in Tripura was paralysed Wednesday with the opposition Congress enforcing a dawn-to-dusk shutdown, to press its demand for expulling two Left party legislators.
India needs proactive monetary policy: Economist
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:29 AM IST
India should have a more proactive monetary policy to deal with the economic downturn, a top economist said here Wednesday.
Unorganised retail sector to grow to $496 bn in four years
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:28 AM IST
The unorganised retail sector is expected to grow at about 10 percent per annum to reach $496 billion in 2011-12 despite the steady expansion of organised retailers, a study released Wednesday said.
Cut your extra kilos: Obesity increases cancer risk
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:27 AM IST
Reduce your extra weight! Obese people are nearly 50 percent more at risk of contracting cancer, said an American oncologist who is in India to present her work on the growing relation between obesity and cancer.
Eco clearance norms for coastal police stations eased
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:27 AM IST
As part of the security overhaul following the Mumbai terror attacks, the government Wednesday eased the environmental clearance norms to enable speedy setting up of coastal police stations.
Court dismisses plea of Delhi serial blasts suspects
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:25 AM IST
The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed a petition by two suspects in the Sep 13 serial blasts here challenging their custodial interrogation beyond 15 days.
Nursing college principal cuts Dailt girl's hair
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:24 AM IST
Annoyed with a Dalit girl student for not wearing her hair in a bun as a part of the dress code in a nursing college in Uttar Pradesh, the principal cut her hair in a fit of rage, the police said Wednesday.
Acrimony marks debate as UPA seeks to pass anti-terror laws
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:22 AM IST
The ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Wednesday appealed to all political parties to unanimously pass the two anti-terror bills introduced in parliament in the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attack even as the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused it of being soft on terror.
'Fewer Pakistani, Bangladeshi infiltrators held in 2008'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:21 AM IST
Fewer infiltrators from Pakistan and Bangladesh were apprehended in 2008 in comparison to the previous two years, parliament was informed Wednesday.
Ganguly gears up for his last Ranji game for Bengal
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:20 AM IST
Sourav Ganguly is gearing up for one last challenge on the cricket field. The former India captain, who retired from international cricket last month, will be out in the middle Thursday in a bid to take his home team Bengal to the Super Division in the Ranji Trophy.
Karkare a victim of terrorism plus something: Antulay
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:19 AM IST
Minority Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay raised a storm Wednesday by suggesting that slain Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare was a 'victim of terrorism plus something' and that his killing Nov 26 during the Mumbai terror attacks could be linked to his probe into the Malegaon blasts.
Indian BPO firm opens delivery centre in Philippines
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:18 AM IST
Motif Inc., a leading provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) services here, formally inaugurated its new 450-seat delivery centre in Quezon City in the Philippines Wednesday, the company said here.
Murders on rise, rape cases go down in Delhi: minister
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:18 AM IST
The cases of murder have increased in the national capital this year while those of rape have recorded a fall, a minister informed the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.
Malayalam film industry will help develop Arabian cinema: Mammootty
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:17 AM IST
Malayalam film superstar Mammootty, who has just returned from a two-day Dubai trip, Wednesday said that he had assured the full support of the Malayalam film industry to develop the Arabian cinema industry.
Mother throws newborn in Kolkata canal
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:16 AM IST
A 32-year-old woman allegedly threw her illegitimate newborn in a canal here Wednesday, the police said. The baby, though rescued in time, died later in the day.
Five accused of Assam train blast arrested in Jharkhand
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:15 AM IST
Five people, alleged to have been involved in a blast on a train in Assam last year, were arrested in Jharkhand, an official said Wednesday.
Daredevils signs up Australian David Warner
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:15 AM IST
Delhi Daredevils have signed up New south Wales batsman David Warner for the Indian Premier League season in 2009.
Advani pledges support, but says government woke up too late
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:14 AM IST
Opposition leader L.K. Advani Wednesday pledged support for two crucial bills introduced in parliament to fight terrorism, but accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of waking up too late on the issue.
JK Tyre Junior Cup racing this month
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:13 AM IST
The fourth JK Tyre Junior Cup racing will be held at the MMST track here over two weekends from Dec 20-21 and Dec 27-28, it was announced here Wednesday.
Special court to try captured terrorist
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:12 AM IST
The Maharashtra government will set up a special court to conduct a speedy trial of arrested terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir alias Kasab and eminent criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam has been appointed special public prosecutor for the case, state Home Minister Jayant Patil informed the legislature here Wednesday.
Fighter jets deployed for national capital region's defence
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:12 AM IST
The Indian Air Force has (IAF) has deployed its fighter jets at an airbase adjacent to the capital amidst sub-continental strains in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, a senior official said Wednesday.
Banks to provide 3-year relief to West Bengal potato farmers
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:11 AM IST
Public sector banks have agreed to provide a three-year moratorium to potato farmers in West Bengal, permitting them temporary suspension of loan repayments as prices have fallen following bumper production, the state agriculture minister said here Wednesday.
Three people die in West Bengal road accident
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:10 AM IST
Three people died and one was seriously injured when a speeding truck collided with a car Wednesday in a West Bengal town, the police said.
Hang Kasab without trial, says Muslim forum
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:08 AM IST
The All India Milli Council Wednesday supported a demand of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray to hang without trial Ajmal Kasab, the sole terrorist arrested in the Mumbai terror attacks, said a spokesman here.
Hyderabad police not intimated on Kasab's fake ID card
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:07 AM IST
Police here have so far not found any city link to the terror attack in Mumbai though Ajmal Amir Kasab, the only militant caught alive in the horrific strike, was reportedly found in possession of a student identity card belonging to a Hyderabad college.
Court grants bail to Kandhamal book author
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Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:06 AM IST
A court in Orissa Wednesday granted bail to a journalist who was arrested by the police Dec 7 for writing an allegedly inflammatory book on the recent communal violence in Kandhamal district.
Gujarat police hunt for three 'Pakistanis'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:05 AM IST
The Gujarat police with the help of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been looking for three men whom villagers suspect to be Pakistanis, officials said Wednesday.
Five believed dead as Madhya Pradesh coal mine caves in
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:04 AM IST
At least five workers who were trapped when a coal mine in Madhya Pradesh caved in early Wednesday morning are believed to be dead, the police said.
Markets plummet amid profit booking
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:03 AM IST
Indian equities markets Wednesday plunged amid heavy selling with a key index ending trade 2.62 percent lower than its previous close.
Sibal asks Advani to apologise for Kandahar, parliament attack
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:02 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) must apologise to the nation for freeing three terrorists following the 1999 hijack of an Indian plane and the terror attack on parliament, Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal said Wednesday.
Kerala moots law to regulate private sector jobs
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:01 AM IST
The Kerala government will introduce a law to ensure that all private sector jobs are brought under the employment exchanges in the state, Labour Minister P.K. Gurudasan Wednesday told the assembly.
Three die of food poisoning in Madhya Pradesh village
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 11:00 AM IST
Three people, including two children, died in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district due to food poisoning, the police said Wednesday.
Elephant kills West Bengal villager
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:59 AM IST
A berserk elephant Wednesday killed a villager and injured another person in West Bengal's Purulia district.
Lok Sabha nod for bill on welfare of unorganised sector
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:57 AM IST
Parliamentary approval was Wednesday accorded to a bill that aims to extend social security cover and other benefits to nearly 95 percent of the country's workforce that is said to be in the unorganised sector.
From this Saturday enjoy nature walk in President's Estate
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:56 AM IST
Peacocks and deer lazing in the open. Water fountains rising and falling to the beats of different songs. The nature trail at the President's Estate, which will be opened to the public Dec 20, is a 1.75 km walk right in the lap of nature.
Maoists attack police station in Andhra Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:53 AM IST
Maoist guerrillas attacked a police station in Andhra Pradesh's Nalgonda district in the early hours of Wednesday, injuring a constable, the police said.
UPA government has been soft on terror: Advani
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:52 AM IST
While pledging support for two crucial bills introduced in parliament Wednesday to fight terrorism, opposition leader L.K. Advani accused the ruling coalition of having been 'soft on terror' and said only the Mumbai terror attacks spurred it into action.
Piracy costing CD, DVD manufacturers Rs.5 bn annually: Assocham
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:51 AM IST
Increasing sales of pirated CDs, DVDs and other software has led to manufacturers in the national capital losing around Rs.5 billion annually, said a report by an industry lobby released Wednesday.
Decision on sacking Ekka to be announced soon: Soren
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:50 AM IST
Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren Wednesday said the decision on sacking Rural Development Minister Enos Ekka, who has refused to withdraw his Jharkhand Party's candidate pitted against Soren in an assembly by-election, would be made public 'in a day or two'.
This is war, says Advani
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:50 AM IST
'It is war we are facing. It is no less than war,' Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani declared Wednesday as parliament debated the new proposed anti-terror law.
Markets plummet, shed Tuesday's gains
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:47 AM IST
Indian equities markets took a pounding Wednesday with a key index ending trade (provisionally) 2.62 percent lower than its previous close.
I feel like a Himachal citizen: Dalai Lama (With Images)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:46 AM IST
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday said he had been living in this hill station of Himachal Pradesh for so long that he feels 'like a citizen' of the state.
'Comprehensive plan needed against militancy in northeast'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:45 AM IST
Describing the situation in the northeast as 'grave', Home Minister P. Chidambarm told parliament Wednesday that militancy in the region needs to be tackled 'in a more comprehensive manner' than in other parts of the country.
England confident before Mohali Test
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:44 AM IST
The unexpected defeat against India in the first cricket Test notwithstanding, England Wednesday said it will go into the second match here Friday with a positive frame of mind.
I don't think Pakistan tour is on: Ganguly
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:43 AM IST
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the cricket team will not tour strife torn Pakistan for the next month's series.
Bangladesh must honour commitments on countering terror: Chidambaram
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 10:39 AM IST
India Wednesday urged Bangladesh to honour its commitment to act against terror groups operating from its soil and said work on fencing the border between the two countries would be speeded up. |
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