Congress president Sonia Gandhi warned Wednesday that India would give a 'fitting reply' to terrorism.
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Wednesday, December 3
India, China revive ties in medicine in memory of Kotnis
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:20 PM IST
The black-and-white 1946 Bollywood classic 'Dr.Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani' starring V. Shantaram still evokes nostalgic memories.
What should be done with militants body, Bollywood debates
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:19 PM IST
Director-actor Farhan Akhtar feels the slain Mumbai terrorists should be sent back to Pakistan on the same dingy they came on, but another filmmaker Anees Bazmi says 'we're humans first, so let's bury them here'.
ECB security expert arrives in Chennai
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:18 PM IST
England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) security expert Reg Dickason began his safety assessment of the two venues here Wednesday for the Test series.
With lesson learnt from Mumbai, capital's hotels tighten security
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:16 PM IST
Inquisitive guards, metal detectors, intensive baggage checking and body frisking will now await visitors to all star hotels in the national capital as managements have beefed up security in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.
Achuthanandan apologises under pressure from opposition
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:15 PM IST
Wilting under pressure from the opposition, Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday apologized for his remarks against the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai.
Abducted Reliance employee's family demands CBI probe
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:07 PM IST
A day after the police claimed to have solved the murder of a Reliance Communications employee, the family members of the victim have demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the case.
Migration to cities causes blood pressure: study
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:06 PM IST
Migration to urban areas is an important contributor to high blood pressure and hypertension, as has been found among people in the Indian capital in a new study conducted by AIIMS.
Coast Guard defending India's shores with depleted assets
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:04 PM IST
The brazen Mumbai terror attack has underlined that India's vast 7,516-km-long coastline is the country's Achilles' heel with the Coast Guard grappling with depleted assets and a Marine Police force that has miserably failed to supplement coastal security.
Lupe: A Swiss-Indian exhibition that blends stories with art
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:03 PM IST
Storytelling is a form of art. And, in times of terror, offers a healing touch. The tradition of storytelling, often described as the root of all formats of expression is fast becoming a separate genre of popular literature-art with contemporary artists borrowing from the tradition to create comic book or animation art.
New Oil India plan to boost Assam oil output
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:02 PM IST
A top official of India's leading oil exploration company, Oil India Ltd (OIL), said here Wednesday that the company has embarked on a massive plan to boost crude oil output from oil fields in India's north eastern state of Assam.
The week that shook India - and the world
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 06:01 PM IST
A week is but a blink of an eye in the life of a nation but the past seven days will be remembered as a watershed week in contemporary history of India and, to an extent, the world.
Mauritius' State Bank CEO killed in Mumbai terror carnage
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 05:59 PM IST
The business trip just a month before he was due to retire was Anil Gunness' last. The CEO of the State Bank of Mauritius was one of the 183 killed in the Mumbai terror attack that also targeted the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel.
Rice reaches Delhi to discuss Mumbai terror attacks
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 05:57 PM IST
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived here Wednesday on a daylong visit to underline her country's full support to India in the fight against terrorism.
Equities open higher but slip into red
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 05:49 PM IST
Indian equities markets opened higher Wednesday on positive global cues but within minutes went into the negative zone and a key index was more than 86 points in the red one hour into trading.
Faced with shortage, Canada woos skilled Indian workers
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 05:47 PM IST
Here's good news for engineers, technicians and other skilled workers wanting to work abroad. Canada is trying to attract young talent from countries like India by relaxing norms for visas in this category, says a Canadian immigration expert.
I have not made the dog remark, declares Achuthanandan
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 05:40 PM IST
As the opposition chorus for his resignation grew louder, Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday denied having made remarks against the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai, and accused the media of misinterpreting his statement.
Tight security for PM's visit to Bangalore
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 01:02 PM IST
India's IT hub Bangalore Wednesday turned into a virtual fortress ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's daylong visit following heightened security concerns in the wake of the Mumbai
Don't bury terrorists here, they aren't part of us: Indian Muslims
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 01:02 PM IST
Indian Muslim clerics and commoners alike feel a prominent organisation's decision not to bury the slain Mumbai militants will send a strong message that the community wants to distance itself from those involved in terrorist activity in the name of Islam.
Extra security measures for January NRI meet: MOIA secretary
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 01:01 PM IST
The Mumbai terror attacks will not affect the January Pravasi Bharatiya Divas meeting in Chennai, but extra security measures will be taken for the NRI meet, says the top official of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA).
Gulzar writes, Shaan sings for music video on AIDS
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 01:00 PM IST
Two famous Bollywood names - Gulzar and Shaan - have come together for a music video
I feel I'm underutilised as an actor: Sanjay Suri
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:59 PM IST
Sanjay Suri has received much critical acclaim for his performance in movies like ' Pinjar' and 'My Brother Nikhil' and he has many projects lined up for the coming year, but the actor feels he is 'underutilised' in the industry.
Assam on alert after bird flu spreads to new areas
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:58 PM IST
The Assam government has sounded a health alert and banned the sale of poultry following the spread of the deadly bird flu virus to newer areas, officials here said Wednesday.
Kite-flying, bullock cart races and more at 'rural Olympics'!
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:58 PM IST
Guess where you can see some pulse-racing bullock cart races, gulli danda, kite-flying and other traditional Indian games? At the first-ever homegrown 'Rural Olympics' being organised in Uttar Pradesh later this month.
'A tragedy to Mumbai, is a tragedy to me'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:57 PM IST
Born in Shimla, in the foothills of the Himalayas, I came to Mumbai 27 years ago in search of a career. That career eventually gave me a chance to showcase my talent, according me national recognition, and also some fame. I am thankful for that chance the city gave me.
Bad idea to make film on Mumbai attacks: Vikram Bhatt
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:55 PM IST
Producer-director Vikram Bhatt has compared last week's terror attacks that rocked Mumbai to the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre and said that making a film on it would be a bad idea.
Tribals clash with police in West Bengal
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:33 PM IST
A group of tribals clashed with policemen in West Bengal's West Midnapore district, protesting alleged police excesses after the Nov 2 landmine blast in Salboni targetted at Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's convoy.
Deshmukh asked to quit, successor choice Thursday
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:32 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has been asked to step down following last week's terrorist attack in Mumbai, Congress leader A.K. Antony said here Wedenesday.
Election of BJP councillor in Delhi quashed
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:31 PM IST
A city court Wednesday quashed the election of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) municipal councillor for not providing full details of his assets in the affidavit filed with his nomination papers.
Advani conveys to Rice India's outrage over Mumbai attack
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:30 PM IST
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Wednesday called on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader L.K. Advani to discuss last week's terror attack on Mumbai.
Court favours review of VIP security
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:30 PM IST
Expressing concern over the security scenario after last week's terrorist strikes in Mumbai, the Delhi High Court Wednesday expressed its unhappiness at the deployment of a number of security personnel to protect VIPs and sought a reply from the government.
Maharashtra Security Guards coming up soon
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:29 PM IST
An elite 142-strong Maharashtra Security Guards (MSG) is being set up on the lines of the National Security Guard (NSG) with an initial grant of Rs.50 million to prevent the repeat of the Mumbai terrorist attack, Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said Wednesday.
Seven Bangladeshis held in Andhra Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:28 PM IST
Seven Bangladeshis were arrested at Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada railway station after they were found travelling without valid train tickets, the police said.
Poll panel meets political parties over counting method
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:27 PM IST
The Election Commission Wednesday discussed with political parties a new way of counting votes in some constituencies where it fears 'intimidation and victimisation of electors'. The vote count for the ongoing assembly elections is slated for Dec 8.
Taj Mahal Palace has adequate insurance cover
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:27 PM IST
Indian Hotels Co Ltd, the owner of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Wednesday said the terrorist-attacked luxury hotel in Mumbai has adequate insurance cover to meet the expenses of restoring it to functioning order.
Two policemen injured as suspected extremist opens fire
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:26 PM IST
Two policemen were injured and had to run for cover after they came under fire while trying to arrest a former activist of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) here Wednesday.
Thousands of disabled people stage candlelight protest
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:25 PM IST
Some were on wheel chairs, others were using sign language to communicate and hundreds were standing firm with white sticks - over 10,000 physically challenged people took part in a candle-light march here to highlight their plight on World Disability Day Wednesday.
`Million scholarships for young students to pursue science'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:24 PM IST
To catch them young and make them pursue a career in science, the United Progressive Alliance government is offering scholarships to one million young students in the age group of 10-15 years, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday.
Rallies, prayer meets mark Bhopal gas disaster anniversary
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:23 PM IST
People here held rallies, demonstrations and burnt effigies to observe the 24th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, which killed over 3,000 people and maimed several thousand others for life.
Kerala to give Rs.1.5 mn to slain Major's family
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:22 PM IST
The Kerala government Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs.1.5 million to the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed while battling terrorists in Mumbai.
Security agencies' blame game shows our vulnerability: BJP
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:22 PM IST
The 'blame game' among various security agencies in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attack only reinforces the vulnerability of India's security, the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said here Wednesday.
Pakistan should respond urgently in Mumbai terror probe: Rice
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:21 PM IST
Government to meet airlines over agents' commission issue
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:19 PM IST
The government Wednesday assured travel agents associations that it would take up their demand for restoration of a five percent agents commission with airlines.
Exempt city buses from excise duties: Jaipal Reddy
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:17 PM IST
Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy Wednesday aid excise duty on public buses should be abolished to revive the public transport system in India.
Mamata to lay siege at Dunlop factory in West Bengal
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:16 PM IST
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said that her party would lay an indefinite siege in front of Dunlop India's factory here, demanding immediate reopening of the tyre manufacturing facility in Hooghly district.
India's reiterates Mumbai attackers came from Pakistan
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:16 PM IST
India Wednesday reiterated that the perpetrators of last week's Mumbai blasts had come from Pakistan and demanded that those behind them be arrested and brought to justice.
Bhasin alleges delay on bail plea in BMW hit-and-run case
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:15 PM IST
Utsav Bhasin, a Haryana based industrialist's 19-year-old son allegedly involved in a hit-and-run case, Wednesday claimed that Delhi Police were 'trying to delay the proceeding' on his bail plea in the Delhi High Court.
Anguished Delhiites vow to fight terror
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:14 PM IST
Holding candles in their hands, more than 500 people from all walks of life gathered at the Jantar Mantar here Wednesday evening to voice their anguish over last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai and to demand a change in politicians' attitude.
Court issues notices to parties over their MPs' dues
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:13 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to various political parties over a number of former MPs' failure to pay pending telephone and electricity bills running into millions of rupees.
Dera chief questioned by Punjab Police for four hours
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:13 PM IST
Controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh Wednesday spent over four hours at the heavily guarded Punjab Police headquarters where he was questioned in a case of his attiring himself like the 10th Sikh guru, Gobind Singh, last year.
Sriram advances, doubles top seeds shocked in DSCL nationals
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:12 PM IST
Sriram Balaji Narayanaswamy swept aside Ronak Manuja to enter the singles quarter-final while in doubles Vikram Reddy and Abhijeet Tiwari shocked top seeds Ranjeet Virali Murugesan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth to move into the semi-final of the DSCL men's tennis national at the DLTA stadium here Wednesday.
Germany's Man AG to raise stake in Indian joint venture
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:11 PM IST
German truck and bus maker Man AG Wednesday said it will raise its stake in its joint venture with Force Motors to 50 percent through a stock buyout and rights issue.
Ford India cuts Fiesta price by up to Rs.91,000
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:03 PM IST
In an attempt to boost sales in a depressed market, Ford India Wednesday slashed prices of its Fiesta models by up to Rs.91,000.
India, Russia to fast-track defence deals
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:02 PM IST
Ahead of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit here later this month, a high-level panel Wednesday prepared the ground for fast-tracking defence deals between the two countries.
10 tigers, 57 elephants poached in three years
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:01 PM IST
At least 10 tigers and 57 elephants have been poached in India during last three years, the environment and forests ministry said Wednesday but said the government was doing its best to protect wildlife.
BCCI hopeful that Test series will go ahead
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 12:00 PM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is hopeful that the two-Test series between India and England would go ahead as scheduled from next week.
Bharat Petroleum win Shastri hockey cup
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:59 AM IST
Riding on Hari Prasad and Aiyan Aiyamma's strikes, Bharat Petroleum beat Indian Oil 2-0 in the final of the Shastri hockey tournament at the Nehru Stadium here Wednesday.
44 boxers selected for Commonwealth Games training
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:58 AM IST
International training will be provided to 44 boxers to prepare them for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Re-assess global fight against terrorism: Congress
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:58 AM IST
The Congress party Tuesday said that the terror attack on Mumbai was an attack on the liberal and democratic ethos of democratic nations and this should lead to 're-appraisal of global fight against terrorism'.
Bihar legislator's brother shot dead
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:57 AM IST
Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United legislator Anant Singh's elder brother and his driver were shot dead Wednesday evening by uindentified criminals here, a police official said.
Political parties have failed to tackle terrorism: Aamir Khan
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:55 AM IST
Actor Aamir Khan on his blog blasted the political parties for not not being able to tackle terrorism and in fact fueling it by using the crisis to their advantage.
Two bombs recovered from Mumbai railway station
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:55 AM IST
Another tragedy was averted Wednesday evening as two bombs were recovered and defused at the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), one of the sites of the Nov 26 terrorist attacks, a Mumbai Police official said.
Taj hotel was told in September to step up security: official
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:54 AM IST
Three police officials spent at least five hours with the security staff at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai Sep 30 and gave them 22 instructions to ensure the hotel's protection, an official said Wednesday.
Cache of arms seized from Madhya Pradesh legislator's house
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:52 AM IST
A large cache of arms, including eight rifles, several cartridges and other explosive material, were Wednesday seized from Congress legislator Brijendra Singh Rathore's house in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh district, the police said.
PM lauds IISc, pays homage to slain Delhi professor
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:51 AM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday paid tribute to M.C. Puri, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi professor who was killed in a terror attack in the premier Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus Dec 29, 2005.
Record 80 percent turnout in Mizoram election
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:51 AM IST
Mizoram made electoral history with nearly 80 percent voting in Tuesday's election to the 40-seat assembly, officials said here Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu MLAs to meet PM on Sri Lanka
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:49 AM IST
After MPs from Tamil Nadu, it will be the turn of legislators from the state to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to demand a ceasefire in Sri Lanka.
Two live bombs found in Mumbai
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:47 AM IST
Two live bombs were found and immediately defused Wednesday evening at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), one of the sites of the Nov 26 terrorist attacks, a Mumbai Police official said.
India to be on guard against terror threat from air
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:45 AM IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been asked to be on vigil against any terror threat from air after the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attack used a sea route to sneak into the city, a defence official said.
Private security industry to thrive post-Mumbai attacks
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:43 AM IST
Many businesses may have been hard hit by the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attacks, but the private security industry is expected to grow to Rs.500 billion from the current Rs.220 billion in the next four years, according to an industry lobby report.
Thousands mourn the Mumbai dead - vent their anger
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:37 AM IST
Young and old, couples and widows, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, the rich and the poor… Thousands of angry Mumbaikars gathered at the Gateway of India here Wednesday to mourn those slaughtered in the terror attacks and to vent their anger at the country's political establishment.
Law on intellectual property transfer soon: PM
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:36 AM IST
The Indian government plans to bring a new law to create a mechanism to transfer intellectual property (IP) created by public funded research to beneficiaries, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday.
US sees Al Qaeda stamp, Pakistan refuses terrorist handover
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:35 AM IST
The US Wednesday refrained from naming Al Qaeda for last week's terror strike in Mumbai but said the attack bore the stamp of the militant outfit, even as Pakistan turned down India's demand to hand over 20 'most wanted' terror suspects.
BJP performs poorly in Kandhamal, Bhubaneswar civic polls
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:34 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party has performed poorly in the civic elections held Tuesday in riot-hit Kandhamal and state capital Bhubaneswar, according to the results announced Wednesday.
Disabled stage mass protest at India Gate
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:33 AM IST
Over 10,000 people with various disabilities assembled at the India Gate in the centre of the capital Wednesday for a night-long vigil and silent protest to demand, among other things, a separate ministry for disability affairs.
Deepak Sandhu named media advisor to prime minister
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:32 AM IST
Deepak Sandhu, principal director general of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in the ministry of information and broadcasting, has been named the media advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
India will give fitting reply to terrorism: Sonia
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:31 AM IST
India wants friendly ties with neighbouring countries but that would not come in the way of giving a 'fitting reply to terrorism', Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi said Wednesday.
Delhi airport gears up to fight fog
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:28 AM IST
With winter setting in, the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here is gearing up to tackle the fog menace, expected to hit the city by Dec 10, an airport official said Wednesday.
Pakistan's refusal to handover terrorists expected: BJP
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:28 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday said Pakistan's refusal to handover 20 'most wanted' individuals to India was on expected lines and demanded that the government build international pressure on Pakistan through the United Nations to secure the suspects.
Mumbai terror: US says Pakistan must show resolve and urgency
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:27 AM IST
Underlining its solidarity with India in the wake of Mumbai's terror strikes, the US Wednesday asked Pakistan to act 'with resolve, urgency and transparency' on its pledge to eliminate terrorism and said it would help New Delhi in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
After Rice, top US commander to visit India
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:26 AM IST
Admiral Michael Glenn Mullen, the highest ranking official of the US Armed Forces, will visit India Thursday to extend US cooperation in beefing up the country's coastal security in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.
PCB, BCCI chief to discuss India tour
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:25 AM IST
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) supremo Ijaz Butt will meet Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar in Colombo Friday to discuss the troubled India-Pakistan series scheduled in Jan-Feb.
Dasmunsi continues to be on life support system
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:24 AM IST
Veteran Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, who suffered a second heart attack one-and-half month ago, continues to be on 'life support' at a city hospital here.
Distribution of Indian food to start in Sri Lanka
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:22 AM IST
The distribution of nearly 1,700 tonnes of food and other relief material sent by India for civilians caught up in Sri Lanka's war zone is set to begin despite heavy rains.
'Commonwealth Games will not be shifted from Delhi'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:21 AM IST
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Wednesday rubbished reports that India's hosting of the 2010 edition of Commonwealth Games is in danger due to frequent terror attacks in the country.
Metro Cash & Carry opens first store in Kolkata
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:20 AM IST
Metro Cash & Carry, the Indian arm of German wholesaler Metro AG, Wednesday opened its first outlet here, nearly two months after the company was granted licence to sell farm commodities and other food items in West Bengal.
India to double allocation for science: PM
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:19 AM IST
India proposes to double the fund allocation for science and technology, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday and asked academicians to prepare a blueprint to make basic sciences and mathematics the preferred subjects for children.
Ashish Chaudhary still in shock, but thanks all who stood by him
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:18 AM IST
Bollywood actor Ashish Chaudhary, who lost his sister and brother-in-law in the Mumbai terror attacks, says he has not come to terms with the loss but wants to thank all those who stood by him in his hour of grief.
Vodafone loses $1.7 bn tax appeal in Mumbai court
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:16 AM IST
The Bombay High Court Wednesday dismissed a petition by the Britain-based global mobile giant Vodafone, challenging a $1.7-billion tax
Kolkata AIDS care centre project shelved after protests
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:15 AM IST
A bid to set up a community care centre for HIV-positive people here has been temporarily shelved following objections from nearby residents who wrongly believe that the virus might spread to them also, officials said Wednesday.
Gunmen loot Rs.175,000 in cash from Ranchi bank
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:14 AM IST
Four unidentified criminals Wednesday looted at gun point Rs.175,000 in cash from a bank in Ranchi, the police said.
Directionless equities markets end marginally in green
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:13 AM IST
After a day of volatile trading, Indian equities markets finished nearly flat with a key index closing just 8 points or 0.09 percent higher than its previous close Tuesday.
Priest denied bail in Abhaya murder case
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:12 AM IST
Father Jose Putarika, a priest accused in the 1992 murder of Sister Abhaya, was denied bail by the Ernakulam chief judicial magistrate court here Wednesday as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said its probe was drawing to a close soon.
Two train coaches catch fire in Delhi, no casualty
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:10 AM IST
Two bogies of the Karnataka Express caught fire at the New Delhi railway station Wednesday, but there were no reports of any casualty, a fire official said.
Nariman House attack no deterrent for Israeli backpackers
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:10 AM IST
Dishevelled hair and crumpled T-shirt, but not a line of worry on his face. Issac Manuel, a 34-year-old Israeli tourist who's just back from his sojourn in Manali, said last week's terror attack at Nariman House - the Jewish hub - in Mumbai, has not deterred him from returning to this country.
PM reminds IT hub police of their high responsibility
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:09 AM IST
Against the backdrop of last week's terror attack on India's financial capital Mumbai and threats to the nation's tech hub Bangalore, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday told the Bangalore police that their responsibilities had increased and hoped they would live up to these.
Lockheed Martin initiative receives government boost
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:08 AM IST
US aerospace major Lockheed Martin's India Innovation Growth Programme (IIGP) has received a qualitative boost with a key government department coming on board to promote entrepreneurship in the country.
File PIL for a better environment: Bhagwati
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:07 AM IST
People must take advantage of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to have a better environment, former chief justice of India P.N. Bhagwati said here Wednesday.
Equities end marginally in green after volatile trading
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:07 AM IST
After a day of volatile trading, Indian equities markets finished nearly flat with a key index closing just 8 points or 0.09 percent higher than its previous close Tuesday.
Tata Teleservices launches operations in Jammu and Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:05 AM IST
Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL), one of the leading CDMA service providers in the country, Wednesday launched its operations in Jammu and Kashmir with an initial investment of Rs.1 billion.
Terror strikes challenge our nation's survival: NGO chief
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:04 AM IST
'Our survival as a nation has been challenged like never before by the terror attacks last week in Mumbai,' said V.K. Saxena, president of the National Council for Civil Liberties, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) here.
Suspected extremist opens fire in Hyderabad, two cops injured
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:03 AM IST
Two policemen were injured when a suspected extremist opened fire while they were trying to arrest a former activist of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) here Wednesday.
Rajasthan election factsheet
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:01 AM IST
Rajasthan assembly elections factsheet:
Gujarat police give clean chit to Kuber boat owner
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 11:00 AM IST
Police in Gujarat Wednesday gave a clean chit to the owner of the fishing vessel Kuber that had been hijacked by terrorists to reach close to the Mumbai coast.
Bihar clears investment proposals worth Rs.910 bn in three years
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:59 AM IST
In a clear sign of the 'changing economic environment' in the state, the Bihar government has cleared 156 investment proposals worth Rs.910 billion in the last three years, Industries Minister Dinesh Chandra said Wednesday.
Terrorists must not know what we know: Rice
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:59 AM IST
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Wednesday said that there had to be a 'wall' so that terrorists did 'not know what we know' through the media.
Thousands throng Goa for St. Fracis Xavier's feast
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:52 AM IST
Faith overrode terror, fear and insecurity as thousands of Goans, Maharashtrians and Kannadigas thronged Goa over the last nine days to offer prayers on occasion of the feast of St. Francis Xavier. The event culminated Wednesday.
Mumbai attack has Al Qaeda stamp: Condoleezza Rice
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:35 AM IST
The US Wednesday refrained from pointing to an Al Qaeda hand in last week's terror attack in Mumbai but said it bore the stamp of the militant group.
Sriram advances to DSCL men's tennis quarters
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:34 AM IST
Sriram Balaji Narayanaswamy tamed Ronak Manuja 6-3, 6-4 to enter the quarter-final of the DSCL men's tennis national at the DLTA stadium here Wednesday.
Peres praises 'heroic efforts' of security forces in Mumbai
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:33 AM IST
Israeli President Shimon Peres has appreciated the 'heroic efforts' of India's security forces in rescuing hostages in Mumbai and said that his country is with India in the 'crucially important' fight against terrorism.
We will form government in Jammu and Kashmir: Jaitley
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:32 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Arun Jaitley Wednesday said his party is the 'only nationalist party' in the fray in Jammu and Kashmir, adding 'either we, or we with our allies will form the government'.
Tata Steel introduces scheme to cut workforce
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:32 AM IST
India's leading steel maker Tata Steel is introducing an early separation scheme in its Jamshedpur plant in Jharkhand to downsize the workforce, officials said Wednesday.
Dalit boy killed for stealing sugarcane
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:31 AM IST
A Dalit teenager was beaten to death in an Uttar Pradesh village after he allegedly stole sugarcane from a field, police said Wednesday.
US worried Mumbai attacks may hit war in Afghanistan
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:26 AM IST
The rapid downslide in India-Pakistan relations in the wake of the Mumbai terror strikes has alarmed the US as it feels that any confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours could ruin its hopes of defeating a resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan.
Hoax call triggers panic in Delhi schools
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:25 AM IST
A phone call about a terror strike in two schools in the national capital Wednesday triggered panic among parents and teachers but turned out to be a hoax.
Schools turn into security camps in Jammu and Kashmir districts
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:25 AM IST
School children in two districts of Jammu and Kashmir are paying a price for free and fair elections in the state. For the past three weeks these schools have been turned into virtual camps of security forces even as the children have been asked to take an 'off'.
Pakistan needs to act with urgency and resolve: Rice
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:24 AM IST
Pakistan must act with 'urgency and resolve' and cooperate 'fully and transparently' in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said here Wednesday.
Cyber criminals create $276 mn-worth Internet underground economy
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:23 AM IST
The burgeoning growth of e-commerce has spawned an online underground economy where cyber-criminals thrive by siphoning off goods and services worth millions of dollars with credit card information, a report by global security solutions provider Symantec reveals.
Tight security for Mayawati, Uttar Pradesh top cop
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Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:22 AM IST
The security cover for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and Director General of Police (DGP) Vikram Singh has been significantly tightened in view of the Mumbai terror attacks, an official said.
Chandigarh fortified for visit of Dera sect chief
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:21 AM IST
Traffic movement was restricted, many public parking spaces were closed and 1,500 policemen patrolled Chandigarh streets Wednesday in an attempt to fortify the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana for the arrival of Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh, who is a rape and murder accused but enjoys Z-plus category security.
Where should slain terrorists be buried? Bollywood debates
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:19 AM IST
Where should the slain terrorists behind the 60-hour bloodbath in Mumbai be buried? As the controversy intensifies, Bollywood filmmakers and actors give their view:
Sourav opens Metro Cash & Carry's outlet
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:18 AM IST
Cricket star Sourav Ganguly Wednesday inaugurated the first outlet of Metro Cash & Carry India, the Indian arm of German wholesaler Metro AG, in Kolkata.
India's terror insurance pool set to jump: Regulator
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:17 AM IST
India's terror insurance pool is set to jump from the current level of Rs.750 crore (Rs.7.5 billion/$150 million) in the wake of the recent attack in Mumbai, the country's watchdog for the industry has said.
Indian equities marginally in red amidst volatility
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 03 Dec 2008 10:15 AM IST
Amidst volatility, Indian equities markets were marginally in the red mid-afternoon despite opening higher and twice going into the green only to slide each time. |
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