Every one in four Indians has a phone now, thanks to the scorching pace at which the burgeoning telecom services sector grew in the last fiscal, says an annual survey .
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Tuesday, July 1
Kashmir government cancels controversial land allotment order
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:38 PM IST
The government Tuesday rescinded the forest land allotment order to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), against which violent protests had broken out in the Muslim-dominated Kashmir Valley during last week.
Delhi Metro ridership jumps 25 percent, revenue 32 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:36 PM IST
With over 700,000 passengers every day, Delhi Metro has registered a 25 percent rise in ridership and around 32 percent jump in revenue in the last one year, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said Tuesday.
Who paid for Advani's book launch, asks Uma Bharati
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:34 PM IST
Criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for lavish spending on a function held to mark the launch of L.K. Advani's autobiography's Hindi edition, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and Bharatiya Janshakti (BJS) president.
President confers B.C. Roy Award on eminent doctors
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:32 PM IST
On Doctor's Day Tuesday, President Pratibha Patil conferred the prestigious Dr. B.C. Roy National Award on over 30 renowned doctors.
One shot dead for resisting chain snatching attempt
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:29 PM IST
Two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants Tuesday shot dead a man and injured his neighbour who tried to resist their attempt to snatch a gold chain in northeast Delhi, the police said.
Indian athletes bag six gold at Asian Grand Prix
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:27 PM IST
Indian athletes grabbed 12 medals, including six golds, in the third leg of the Asian Grand Prix at Hanoi in Vietnam.
'Kuselan' technicians get Rs.4.5 mn windfall, thanks to Rajnikanth
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:26 PM IST
The 100-odd technicians of forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer Tamil film 'Kuselan' got a windfall of Rs.4.5 million as its hero, producer and director pooled part of their fees and donated the amount to them during the movie's audi.
Aadesh ties up with Motorola to promote song
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:24 PM IST
Composer Aadesh Shrivastava has tied up with Motorola to promote his first international track 'Bollywood Meets Hollywood' that he recorded with American rapper Wyclef Jean and Abhishek Bachchan.
Steel Authority, Shipping Corp to float joint venture firm
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:22 PM IST
The Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) will float a joint venture company to facilitate import of coking coal for SAIL.
Robbers loot east Delhi family of Rs.2 mn at gunpoint
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:19 PM IST
Five unidentified assailants Tuesday barged into a businessman's home in east Delhi and robbed his family of cash and jewellery worth Rs.2 million at gunpoint, police said.
Interactive books to make English easier for Uttar Pradesh beginners
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:18 PM IST
Armed with specially designed interactive books, the Uttar Pradesh government is all set to introduce English as a subject from Class 1.
ViScope - a stethoscope that shows heart beats
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:17 PM IST
Diagnosis is set to become more accurate now with the launch of ViScope 100, an innovative auscultation device that enables doctors to 'see' heart beats.
Indian, Kuwaiti officials hold talks on cooperation
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:14 PM IST
Indian and Kuwaiti officials Tuesday held talks ahead of minister-level discussions on cooperation in trade, investment and higher education later this week.
Court to hear plea for extension to Venugopal Wednesday
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 06:09 PM IST
The Delhi High Court will Wednesday hear a petition moved by the mother of a nine-year-old heart patient who has sought extension of term for All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director P. Venugopal.
Special prayer in Aarushi's school, students still shocked
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 05:29 PM IST
A special prayer was held for murdered teen Aarushi Talwar at her school when it reopened Tuesday even as her schoolmates and their parents seemed only too aware of the media attention on the case.
UCO Bank waives Rs.26 bn in farm loans
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 05:12 PM IST
Kolkata-based UCO Bank has waived agriculture loans totalling Rs.26.25 billion, its chairman and managing director S.K. Goyal has said.
Jammu on boil, police officer among 40 injured
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 05:11 PM IST
A senior police officer was among 40 people injured in clashes here Tuesday as violent protests continued for the second day against the government's decision to take over the management of the annual Amarnath pilgrimage.
Arrested BSP legislator declared fit, sent to jail
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 05:08 PM IST
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator Shribhagwan Sharma alias Guddu Pandit, arrested on charges of rape, intimidation and adultery.
Only Indian to carry the Olympic torch is excited, proud
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 05:06 PM IST
The only Indian chosen to carry the Olympic torch is 'excited, happy, nervous' about the July 7 event and says she feels 'very proud' to represent India in China, a country where she lives and works.
Farm loan waiver scheme a 'remarkable success', says Chidambaram
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 05:04 PM IST
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday said the government's loan waiver scheme has met with "remarkable and unprecedented success" giving relief to 40 million families in the country.
Market trading with loss in afternoon trade
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 05:03 PM IST
The Indian equities market was trading with loss in afternoon trade amidst volatility. Banking, realty and oil and gas were under selling pressure.
Jammu protests government decision to manage Amarnath pilgrimage
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:59 PM IST
Several people, including three policemen, were injured in clashes here Tuesday as protests continued for the second day against the state government's decision to take over the management of the Amarnath pilgrimage.
Six-year-old accidentally shoots younger sister
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:58 PM IST
A six-year-old boy accidentally shot his three-year-old sister dead while they were playing with their father's licensed gun at their home in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, police said Tuesday.
Hit by airlines, travel portals try new revenue options
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:56 PM IST
Indian travel agents have begun reworking their revenue streams after a funds crunch forced three leading airlines to scrap their commission.
How he survived a deadly Maoist ambush
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:54 PM IST
He is one of those who has lived to tell the terrible tale. With 35 security personnel and a boatman still missing after a Maoist ambush two days ago.
Injured Nandy, Manju left out of Portugal trip
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:47 PM IST
Injuries to goalkeeper Sandip Nandy and defender N.S. Manju forced them out the 27-member Indian football squad that will leave for Portugal for a two week exposure-cum-training tour.
Gony's mother accuses him of giving death threat
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:44 PM IST
Cricketer Manpreet Gony, who made a mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, is in news for wrong reasons. The fast bowler's mother says he has been threatening her life.
UTV acquires rights to premiere two blockbusters of 2008
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:42 PM IST
Hindi channel UTV Movies has acquired the rights for the television premiere of 'Jodhaa Akbar' and 'Jannat' - the two biggest blockbusters of the year.
Law soon to permit limited liability partnerships: PM
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:42 PM IST
A law will soon be enacted to permit limited liability partnerships for professions like chartered accountancy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday.
Reality show judge in Shinjini case defends himself
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:41 PM IST
A judge of the reality TV show on which Kolkata teenager Shinjini Sengupta was reportedly rebuked, leading to her breakdown, Tuesday defended himself and the others on the panel.
Land row: Curfew-like restrictions in tense Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:39 PM IST
Curfew-like restrictions were imposed here Tuesday as Kashmir's separatist leaders called for a mass rally in the central mosque in the old city to protest allotment of forest land to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB).
Policemen missing after Maoist attack still untraced
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:39 PM IST
Over 1,000 security men Tuesday searched a reservoir in Orissa's Malkangiri district and its nearby areas but failed to trace any of the policemen missing after Maoist rebels ambushed their motor-launch two days ago.
Indian basmati set to enter China, Mexico
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:37 PM IST
Indian basmati rice will shortly enter the kitchens in China and Mexico.
Gujarat violence probe panel gets six months more
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:36 PM IST
The inquiry commission probing the Godhra train carnage and subsequent communal violence in Gujarat in 2002 has been given an extension of six months till Dec 31 after its term expired on Monday.
BMW hit-and-run case: Final arguments begin
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:35 PM IST
A city court Tuesday began hearing the final arguments in the nine-year-old BMW car hit-and-run case in which six people were killed here, with the prosecution stressing that it was an enormous crime.
Top officials booked in Orissa health scam
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:35 PM IST
The Orissa vigilance department has registered graft cases against seven officials, including a retired bureaucrat, for their involvement in an alleged scam in a World Bank funded health project, sources said Tuesday.
Going to G8 tantamount to going ahead with n-deal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:33 PM IST
ccusing the government of going back on its word, Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Prakash Karat Tuesday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's trip to Japan to attend the G8 summit.
State Bank may increase interest rates again
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:33 PM IST
India's leading public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), could once again increase its interest rates including that for loans for housing and consumer durables, its chairman O.P. Bhatt indicated here Tuesday.
Tata Motors sales up seven percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:32 PM IST
Tata Motors has notched a growth of seven percent in its June sales, though its export figures dipped by 37 percent.
Power company accused of illegal axing of trees in Himachal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:31 PM IST
The forest department of Himachal Pradesh has booked Trident Power System Ltd for axing trees in violation of the Forest Conservation Act, official sources said Tuesday.
Iran to consider gas delivery at India-Pakistan border
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:31 PM IST
Iran will consider India's demand for making the India-Pakistan border the point of delivery of gas through the proposed tri-national pipeline.
`West Bengal barely aware of right to information'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:29 PM IST
West Bengal is barely aware of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and treats the state information commission as a mere grievance cell, state chief information commissioner Arun Kumar Bhattacharyya said here Tuesday.
Monsoon mayhem halts life in Mumbai
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:29 PM IST
It was another morning of monsoon mayhem for this city Tuesday with several areas submerged and trains running late, compelling civic authorities to ask people not to step out of their homes.
BJP calls for nationwide strike over Amarnath land order
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:27 PM IST
Accusing the ruling Congress party of 'being one with fundamentalists', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday.
Sports schedule for July 1, 2008
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:26 PM IST
Following is the sports schedule for July 1, 2008
Construction of three Buddhist monasteries stopped
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:26 PM IST
The construction of three Buddhist monasteries and a school have been stopped in Bodh Gaya in Bihar for violating the Master Plan, an official said Tuesday.
Mouchel appointed infrastructure consultant for Smart City
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:25 PM IST
UK-based consulting company Mouchel has been appointed as infrastructure design and implementation consultant of the Rs.15 billion ($357 million) Smart City project to be developed here.
Development, foreign policy blend in northeast vision
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:23 PM IST
India's Look East policy will be in focus Wednesday when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh unveils a vision document for development of the northeast region.
Heavy rains claim at least 11 lives in Uttar Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:22 PM IST
At least 11 people were killed in districts of Uttar Pradesh as houses collapsed and trees were uprooted in the aftrermath of heavy rains, officials said Tuesday.
Market trading flat in early trade
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:21 PM IST
The Indian equities market, which opened with a gain Tuesday, was trading flat in early trade.
Mechanism on anvil to check TV channels' sensationalism
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:20 PM IST
The government is considering a monitoring mechanism to stop television channels from resorting to 'sensationalism' to gain popularity, Information and Broadcasting Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi said Tuesday.
'Distance learning degrees valid for government jobs'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:17 PM IST
All distance learning degrees awarded with recognition from Distance Education Council (DEC) are valid degrees for applying and obtaining central government jobs, the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
PM meets president, discusses n-deal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:16 PM IST
Amid the political crisis over the India-US civil nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday met President Pratibha Patil.
TVS Motor's June sales up two percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:15 PM IST
City-based two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Co Tuesday announced that it has sold 109,082 vehicles in June 2008 compared to 107,177 units in the year-ago period, a two percent growth.
Prices of several essential products falling
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:13 PM IST
Despite 11.42 percent inflation, a 13-year high, prices of a number of essential articles showed a declining trend in the week ended June 14, the finance ministry said here Tuesday.
No truck with any political party, says Mayawati
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:12 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Tuesday said her Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will not have any truck with any political outfit, especially the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Union Bank completes farm loan-waiver process
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:10 PM IST
Union Bank of India (UBI) Tuesday announced that it has completed the process of waving farm loans across 1,600 rural, semi-urban and urban branches all over India before the June 30.
Jammu burns, Srinagar quietens as Amarnath order cancelled
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:09 PM IST
There was tension in Muslim dominated Srinagar and trouble in Hindu majority Jammu Tuesday as the government cancelled its land allotment to the Amarnath shrine board.
I'm not bothered about Manoj Kumar
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:07 PM IST
Director-choreographer Farah Khan has sought to bring the curtain down on a raging controversy over the depiction of Bollywood veteran Manoj Kumar in her film 'Om Shanti Om',
BGR Energy bags Rs.31 bn contract in Tamil Nadu
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:06 PM IST
Energy equipment supplier BGR Energy Systems Ltd Tuesday announced it has bagged an engineering procurement construction (EPC) contract worth Rs.31 billion from Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.
Is 'Sarkar Raj' a hit? The debate continues
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:04 PM IST
Is 'Sarkar Raj' a hit? While the movie-going public is not conscerned about its box-office fate after having seen the film, Bollywood trade circles are still debating over claims made by its producers.
Gujarat government intolerant, says Supreme Court
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:02 PM IST
The Supreme Court Tuesday rebuked the Gujarat government for being 'intolerant' and stalled its bid to arrest political commentator Ashis Nandy.
Amarnath land row protests in Kashmir end
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 04:00 PM IST
Violent protests in the Valley against the land allotment to Amarnath shrine authorities ended after the Jammu and Kashmir government backtracked, with many in this state's summer capital celebrating in the streets. Click here to view the complete article
Cyber cafes in Haryana town told to install CCTV cameras
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:58 PM IST
Following threat e-mails addressed to controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh and Haryana's director general of police (DGP), authorities in Haryana's Sirsa town Tuesday.
Hindustan Construction bags Rs.3.4-bn highway project
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:56 PM IST
Infrastructure firm Hindustan Construction Co. (HCC) has bagged a Rs.3.4-billion project to build an elevated highway over the busy section between the national capital and its industrial satellite city Faridabad.
Released Indian prisoner sent back from border
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:54 PM IST
Indian released after spending 10 years in Pakistani jails Tuesday enjoyed only a brief period of freedom when the Indian officials at this land border checkpost.
India's export growth dips to 12.9 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:50 PM IST
The growth in India's merchandise exports dipped to 12.9 percent for May to $13.78 billion, against $12.21 billion for the like month of the previous year, official trade data showed Tuesday.
Skylimo service between new Bangalore airport and city begins
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:48 PM IST
Leading private charter operator Deccan Aviation Tuesday launched a helicopter service between the new Bangalore international airport and India's IT hub to ferry commuters hardpressed for time to cover the 40 km on choked.
Chhattisgarh anti-terror law to go if Congress returns
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:48 PM IST
Chhattisgarh's controversial anti-terror law will be repealed if the Congress is voted to power in the November assembly elections, former chief minister Ajit Jogi says.
Reva creator Maini sees power shift for automobiles
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:47 PM IST
As the world rues high fuel prices, the man behind India's first battery driven car Chetan Maini says electric cars will overtake their gasoline and diesel-powered counterparts over the next 15 years.
Farmers take part in research, turn filmmakers
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:46 PM IST
Unlettered farmers have turned into filmmakers in a novel project that is helping preserve local food systems in Andhra Pradesh.
New chairman for Central Board of Direct Taxes
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:45 PM IST
Narendra Bahadur Singh, a member of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has taken over as the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
Teenaged Italian piano prodigy finds India wonderful
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:45 PM IST
Considered one of the best pianists in Italy, 16-year-old Leonora Armellini, who burst upon the capital's musical stage like a storm, says she was surprised by how much India understands 'our music'.
Congress-Samajwadi Party talks on, Left attacks PM again
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:43 PM IST
Setting the stage for political realignments, the Samajwadi Party Tuesday voiced its readiness to back India's beleaguered ruling coalition as the Communists accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of disregarding parliament.
Eggs hatch! Out come two little western tragopans
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:43 PM IST
For the second successive year, five pairs of the highly endangered western tragopan laid eggs in captivity at a pheasantry in Himachal Pradesh and - to the delight of bird lovers - two of these have hatched.
Ansal API's net profit up by over 31 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:42 PM IST
Realty major Ansals API's net annual profit for 2007-08 has gone up 31.32 percent, from Rs.1.32 billion registered in the last fiscal to Rs.1.74 billion, it announced Tuesday.
Gulf Air to add three new destinations every year
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 01 Jul 2008 03:38 PM IST
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air, which launched its services to Hyderabad Tuesday, announced plans to add three new destinations to its network every year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||