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Tuesday, July 15
Market closes 655 points down
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 06:00 PM IST
The Indian equities market closed deep in the red Tuesday.
Stung by 'broker' charge, Amar Singh slams Advani
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:59 PM IST
Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh Tuesday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani for calling him a 'broker', saying the BJP had courted him earlier to try pull down the Congress-led government.
Pranab opts out, Anand Sharma to attend ARF meet
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:59 PM IST
With a trust vote looming in parliament next week, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who is also a leading political manager of the ruling coalition, has decided to send junior minister Anand Sharma to Singapore.
Left will continue fight against BJP, Karat tells cadres
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:58 PM IST
Under attack from his comrades over the Left parties' withdrawal of support to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Tuesday.
Congress backs Iran, Left wants military ties with Israel to end
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:57 PM IST
The Congress Tuesday condemned any 'unilateral military action' against Iran while its estranged ally the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) urged the government to end military ties with Israel if it was 'really conce. Click here to view the complete article
Bureaucrat convicted in fodder scam complains of chest pain
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:55 PM IST
Jharkhand transport secretary Sajjal Chakravarty, a 1980 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer convicted in a multi-million fodder scam, complained of chest pain in the court Tuesday when the sentence was to be pron.
Youth kills father who opposed his studies
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:54 PM IST
A youth killed his father with a hammer after a quarrel over his desire to leave the business and pursue studies in east Delhi. He was arrested Tuesday, the police said.
BPO firm ropes in IIM Lucknow for management tips
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:54 PM IST
Leading business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Genpact has roped in professors from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow to give its employees lessons in management skills and improving productivity.
Karunanidhi's writings to be translated into Chinese
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's works will soon be translated into Chinese, thanks to a joint venture between Bharathiar University here and China's Huaihua University.
Kerala gets ready to export ornamental fishes
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:52 PM IST
Kerala will start exporting ornamental fishes, with an estimated annual market of $7 billion globally, by early next year, fisheries minister S. Sarma told the state assembly Tuesday.
Pranay Sahaya takes over as Tripura police chief
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:51 PM IST
Pranay Sahaya, a 1975 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, took charge as Tripura's director general of police Tuesday.
Soldier commits suicide in Jammu and Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:41 PM IST
An Indian Army soldier Tuesday shot himself with his service rifle at 16 Corps headquarters in Nagrota near here, defence sources said.
Probe into accident deaths of 20 people in Bihar
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:40 PM IST
The Bihar government Tuesday ordered a probe into the death of 20 people, including 10 women and nine children, who drowned after the jeep they were travelling in fell into a large drain.
Waterlogging claims two lives in Patna
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:39 PM IST
Two people died after slipping into overflowing ditches following three days of heavy rain in the Bihar capital.
Jammu and Kashmir gujjars demand minority status
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 05:38 PM IST
The Gujjar community of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday demanded they should be categorised as a 'religious minority' in the Jammu region and 'ethno-linguistic minority' in the Kashmir valley as they are facing the 'brunt of hardship.
Woman army officer alleges sexual harassment
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:55 PM IST
A captain in the Indian Army Tuesday alleged she was being sexually harassed by three senior officers and was being illegally confined in her unit in Kalka town in Haryana, 30 km from here.
Don't be party to corporate wars, CPI(M) tells government
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:54 PM IST
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday said the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) should not become a 'conciliation office' for warring corporates 'openly lobbying' for their interests ahead of the trust vote.
Amar Singh takes swipe at BJP-Left 'friendship'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:53 PM IST
Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh Tuesday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its 'new friendship' with the Left, saying their quarrel had finally ended.
Hyundai to launch i20 this year
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:52 PM IST
Sticking to 'i' series cars, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) will launch an i20 model later this year, a top company official said here Tuesday.
Madhya Pradesh college principal assaulted
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:52 PM IST
Madhav Arts College of Ujjain, which hit the headlines after the murder of Prof H.S. Sabharwal two years ago, is once again in the news for the wrong reason. Principal L.N. Verma was assaulted.
Sting to check illegal sex determination tests
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:51 PM IST
Health authorities in Uttar Pradesh have been directed to carry out sting operations against ultrasound and diagnostic centres to catch them in the act if they undertake banned sex determination tests.
'Rang Rasiya' trailer promises colourful cinematic treat
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:50 PM IST
Glimpses of palatial sets, period costumes, a headstrong man, his ethereal muses, colour, passion, sex and controversy - a first look at Ketan Mehta's upcoming movie 'Rang Rasiya', a tribute to India's 19th century painter.
End state support for anti-Maoist vigilantes: rights body
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:49 PM IST
The Indian and Chhattisgarh governments should hold accountable security forces and state-backed vigilantes responsible for 'attacking, killing and forcibly displacing' thousands in anti-Maoist operations, Human Rights Watch. Click here to view the complete article
India must end military ties with Israel: CPI-M
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:48 PM IST
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday welcomed India's expression of 'grave concern' over US and Israeli threats against Iran but said New Delhi must end military ties with Tel Aviv if it is 'really concerned'
DMK to discuss Sri Lankan firing on fishermen Thursday
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:47 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has called a meeting of the DMK's high-level committee Thursday to discuss frequent instances of Sri Lankan Navy personnel firing at Indian fishermen.
Ranbaxy board approves takeover by Daiichi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:47 PM IST
The extraordinary board meeting of pharmaceutical giant Ranbaxy in Mohali Tuesday approved the $4.6-billion takeover by Japanese pharmaceutical major Daiichi Sankyo.
National Conference keeps UPA guessing on support
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:46 PM IST
The National Conference, the main opposition party in Jammu and Kashmir, Tuesday authorised its president Omar Abdullah to take a final decision on support to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.
Crime against women rises alarmingly in Assam
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:45 PM IST
The Assam government Tuesday admitted that the number of dowry cases in the state have trebled in the past six years, while that of rape has nearly doubled, causing concern in the society traditionally known for respecting.
Sand artist Sudarsan wins Berlin contest, creates record
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:44 PM IST
Sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik has become the first Indian to win a world championship held in Berlin for his sculpture on global warming. His victory will see his name entering the record books again..
Dalit couple hacked to death in Uttar Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:43 PM IST
A Dalit couple was hacked to death over a property dispute in Rae Bareili district of Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.
Demand for conferring Bharat Ratna on Field Marshal Manekshaw
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 04:41 PM IST
Retired senior officers of the Indian Army Tuesday demanded that the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna be conferred on military icon Field Marshal S.H.F.J. Manekshaw posthumously.
12-year-old raped, forced to abort in Chhattisgarh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:51 PM IST
The security guard of a government residential school in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh has been charged with raping a Class 7 student and forcing her to abort after she became pregnant, police said Tuesday.
'Jaane Tu...' garners $1.3m at overseas box-office
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:50 PM IST
Already declared a superhit in India, Abbas Tyrewala's directorial debut 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' is also raking in the riches in the overseas market, too.
Wilbur Ross to invest $80 mn in SpiceJet
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:49 PM IST
American billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, known for turning around bankrupt companies, will invest $80 million (Rs.3.45 billion) in the Gurgaon-based low cost carrier SpiceJet, it was announced Tuesday.
PM confident of trust vote, upbeat about n-deal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:49 PM IST
As the clock ticks away for the trust vote set for July 22, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday expressed confidence about winning it and said the nuclear deal would "in no way impinge" on India's strategic programme. Click here to view the complete article
Onir gives his writer the director's chair
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:48 PM IST
Filmmaker Onir, who got critical acclaim for his directorial debut 'My Brother Nikhil', has now signed on his writer Ashwini Malik to direct his next 'Kill Chhabra', a crime thriller.
Market trading with loss at afternoon trade
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:47 PM IST
The Indian equities market was trading with huge loss in the afternoon trade Tuesday. Banking, technology and power stocks were under heavy selling pressure.
Nine children among 20 dead as jeep falls into Patna drain
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:46 PM IST
Twenty people, including 10 women and nine children, were killed when the jeep they were travelling in fell into a large drain here early Tuesday, police said.
This Arunachalee author prefers to write in Assamese
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:45 PM IST
Award-winning author Y.D Thongchi's mother tongue is Monpa, a local dialect of Arunachal Pradesh, but the soft-spoken bureaucrat-author has invariably preferred to pen his thoughts in Assamese.
Finally, an association for Delhi University's foreign students
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:44 PM IST
It's not easy being a foreign student in Delhi University. Alien to the city's culture and local languages, it can be quite a challenge for them to find accommodation or even proper food.
Chief Information Commissioner to visit Tihar Jail on RTI plea
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:43 PM IST
For the first time, India's Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) will visit the Tihar Jail here Wednesday to meet an Indian Navy officer who has been sacked for alleged espionage and who has filed a plea under the Right.
Inflation major challenge for government, admits Prime Minister
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said curbing inflation and maintaining growth momentum was a major challenge for the government.
India to market first male contraceptive injection in 2009
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:41 PM IST
The first 'Made in India' male contraceptive injection is set to hit the market as early as next year with final trials under way to test the drug and rectify some minor side effects.
PM confident of winning trust vote, allays n-deal worries
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 02:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said he was confident of winning the trust vote scheduled for July 22 and stressed that the India-US nuclear deal will neither hurt India's strategic programme nor compromise the country.
'The Untold Charminar' - tribute to soul of Nizam's city
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:40 PM IST
Hyderabad is a city where the old and the new stubbornly coexist. The distinct identities that come together and often merge are brought out beautifully in the book 'The Untold Charminar: Writings on Hyderabad'.
German automotive company sets up India plant
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:39 PM IST
German automotive major Continental AG has set up a Rs.2.2 billion ($50 million) greenfield plant here to manufacture electronic components for the booming automobile market of the sub-continent.
He's visually impaired, but runs a flourishing spice factory
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:38 PM IST
Baldev Gulati is visually impaired but that has not come in the way of his running a flourishing spice factory here - and training differently-abled people to help them get jobs.
Market plunges following weak global cues
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:37 PM IST
The Indian equities market was trading with huge loss at the early trade Tuesday following weak global cues. Banking, telecom and select technology stocks were under selling pressure.
Citizens launch crusade to change regulation laws of coastal Mumbai
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:36 PM IST
Every time the wealthy residents of skyscrapers dotting south Mumbai look out of their windows, they see dilapidated old buildings, narrow lanes and unhygienic conditions in which tens of thousands of people eke out an existen.
Neyveli Lignite Corp facing another crippling strike
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:35 PM IST
With the Neyveli Lignite Corp. Ltd. (NLC) in Tamil Nadu set to see another strike from Friday, not all seems well in this state-run lignite mining and power generation company.
Uttar Pradesh ITIs to be made centres of excellence
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:34 PM IST
Of the 258 state-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Uttar Pradesh, about 125 will be upgraded into centres of excellence in order to create a workforce with specialised skills.
Composer Ram Sampath to re-do INXS numbers
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:33 PM IST
There's much more to musician Ram Sampath than his copyright spat with well-known filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and his composer brother Rajesh. He is now collaborating with the Australian rock band INXS for two songs.
Binary asteroid comes close to Earth this week
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:32 PM IST
In a month packed with celestial activity, sky gazers in India can watch out for a binary asteroid close to Earth this week - albeit with the help of a telescope.
20 killed as vehicle falls into drain in Patna
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:31 PM IST
Twenty people were killed when the jeep they were travelling in fell into a large drain here early Tuesday, police said.
German automotive major sets up shop in India
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:30 PM IST
German automotive major Continental AG has set up a greenfield plant in India's IT hub to manufacture electronic components for the burgeoning automobile market in the sub-continent.
'Bachna Ae Haseeno' title track truly rocks (Music Review)
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:29 PM IST
Film: 'Bachna Ae Haseeno'; Music Composer: Vishal-Shekhar; Lyricist: Anvita Dutt Guptan; Singers: Shilpa Rao, KK, Shekhar Ravjiani, Hard Kaur, Sunidhi Chauhan, Raja Hassan, Shreya Ghoshal, Lucky Ali, Himani Kapoor, Sukhwinder Singh, Sumit Kumar, Shan.
I'm the only oldie in 'Unforgettable' tour: Amitabh Bachchan (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:26 PM IST
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has been on innumerable world concerts but says he is nervous about the 'Unforgettable' world tour that kicks off in Toronto Friday because of the changed mechanics, presentation and his age.
Santosh Sivan defends presence in Pusan film fest jury
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:25 PM IST
Filmmaker Santosh Sivan's selection as a jury member at the prestigious Pusan Film Festival has raised eyebrows as his movie 'Tahaan' is also in competition there, but he says the controversy is uncalled for.
Manisha Koirala buying dream home in Paris
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:24 PM IST
Manisha Koirala says she's having a long-standing 'romance with Paris'. So much so that the Bollywood actress is all set to buy a house in the city she calls her 'second home'.
ICL eyes Ahmedabad stadium
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:17 PM IST
Ahmedabad's civic authorities Tuesday said they had received an offer from the Indian Cricket League (ICL) for upgrading and using the Sardar Patel stadium here even as ICL representative Kiran . Click here to view the complete article
BJP in poll mode: Jaitley
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:16 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was fully geared up for the forthcoming elections, senior leader Arun Jaitley said here Tuesday.
Passer-by injured as student opens fire
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:16 PM IST
A man sustained injuries after a student fired at fellow students following a minor altercation at Dasna in Ghaziabad Tuesday night, police said.
Akalis to vote against Manmohan Singh government
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:15 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister and Akali Dal mentor Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday said his party would vote against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government in the July 22 confidence motion.
Amar Singh meets Somnath, urges him not to quit
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:13 PM IST
Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh Tuesday evening met Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee and urged him not to quit the post despite pressure from his Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M). Click here to view the complete article
Uttar Pradesh minister meets jailed BSP MP
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:12 PM IST
Bahujan Samaj Party's jailed parliamentarian Uma Kant Yadav was Tuesday paid a visit by state PWD Minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui on the direction of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.
Fortis opens dental clinics in Chandigarh, Mohali
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:11 PM IST
Fortis Healthcare Limited has opened dental clinics at the Fortis city Centre in Chandigarh and Fortis Hospital in Mohali town in collaboration with Delhi-based Axiss Dental.
Andhra Pradesh man climbs tower, threatens suicide
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:10 PM IST
A man created a sensation Tuesday by climbing a tower and threatening to jump to death near Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy's camp office here.
Karunakaran's car meets with accident in Kerala
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:08 PM IST
Former chief minister and veteran Congress leader K. Karunakaran's car collided with a mini-truck Tuesday evening near Kottakkal in Malappuram district. The Congress leader was not hurt.
Preity Zinta to receive Smita Patil Memorial Award
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:07 PM IST
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta will be conferred with the Smita Patil Memorial Award 2008 for her 'outstanding' contribution to the Hindi film industry.
Court slams government for sacking railway doctor
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:06 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Tuesday slammed the central government for initiating the process for and removing from service a railway hospital doctor without giving him a hearing, and termed it a case of 'kangaroo court'.
Haryana governor wants memorials to freedom fighters
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:05 PM IST
Village-wise lists of martyrs from Haryana who fought in the country's first battle of independence in 1857 and in the national freedom struggle should be prepared and displayed on plaques in parks or public places.
Weightlifting federation selects Monika Devi for Olympics
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:03 PM IST
Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Tuesday unanimously selected L. Monika Devi ahead of Shailaja Pujari for the next month's Beijing Olympics.
Weightlifting federation selects Monika Devi for Olympics
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 12:01 PM IST
Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Tuesday unanimously selected L. Monika Devi ahead of Shailaja Pujari for the next month's Beijing Olympics.
Four arrested for passing off used oil as new
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:56 AM IST
Four people were arrested in Delhi's suburb Noida for selling used engine oil by re-packaging it in branded containers, the police said Tuesday.
Income tax authorities raid educational institutions
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:55 AM IST
Simultaneous raids were conducted Tuesday on the premises of leading private educational institutions located around here by income tax officials as they suspected bungling of over Rs.100 million in giving admissions.
Rape victim's testimony needs no corroboration: Supreme Court
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:54 AM IST
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court Tuesday held that a rape victim's testimony in a court about the crime needs no corroboration to convict the accused.
Two consortiums left in race for Mumbai Monorail project
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:52 AM IST
Two consortiums, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd-Hitachi and Larsen & Toubro-Scoomi (Malaysia) are left in the race for the Rs.14.4 billion ($340 million) first phase of the proposed monorail project for Mumbai.
India may start 'open acreage' system for oil exploration
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:51 AM IST
India may introduce an 'open acreage' system during the next round of auction of hydrocarbon assets that will help companies carve out blocks they want to drill, said a government official here Tuesday.
Give appointment letters to resident doctors, court tells AIIMS
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:50 AM IST
The Delhi High Court Tuesday came down heavily on the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and asked it to furnish appointment letters over 100 senior resident doctors who were already working with the institute.
Haryana to spend Rs.263 bn building roads
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:49 AM IST
Five major road projects will be implemented in Haryana at a cost of Rs 262.90 billion, MP Deepender Singh Hooda said Tuesday.
Abbas Tyrewala's next film an adult comedy
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:48 AM IST
Bollywood scriptwriter Abbas Tyrewala, who has created waves with his directorial debut 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na', a romantic comedy, is now racking his brains for his next movie, which he says wil be a 'naughty adult comedy'.
Municipality pulled up for delaying Jama Masjid re-development
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:47 AM IST
The Delhi High Court Tuesday pulled up Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for not starting the re-development work of the historic Jama Masjid despite all sanctions and budget allocation.
Curriculum panel to decide on Kerala text book
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:45 AM IST
The curriculum committee would meet Thursday to consider the interim report of the special committee the state government appointed to look into the controversial Class VII social science text book, Kerala Education.
Insurance firm asked to pay Rs.1.6 mn to daughter of accident victim
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:44 AM IST
A city court Tuesday directed an insurance firm that does not provide life insurance cover to pay Rs.1.6 million to the daughter of an accident victim.
Vohra says Amarnath shrine board effective as ever
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:43 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra Tuesday said Shri Amarnath Shrine Board will continue to perform its statuary role with zeal and dedication, and that its functioning will be strengthened by associating.
Gas distribution networks in 61 Indian cities soon: minister
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:42 AM IST
Several companies have shown interest to set up city gas distribution (CGD) networks in 61 Indian cities, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora said Tuesday.
Chinese experts to upgrade Orissa railway station
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:40 AM IST
A team of Chinese experts Tuesday surveyed and inspected the railway station here to re-design and upgrade it to a world class railway station, an official said.
IUML will not withdraw minister: Karunakaran
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:39 AM IST
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will not withdraw its minister from the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government over the India-US nuclear deal, Senior Congress leader K. Karunakaran said here Tuesday.
Maharashtra opposition demands sack of minister Rane
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:38 AM IST
Maharashtra's Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance Tuesday demanded the sacking of Revenue Minister Narayan Rane following court strictures against him in a land deal.
Army officer alleges sexual harassment, authorities deny charge
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:36 AM IST
A captain in the Indian Army Tuesday alleged that she was being sexually harassed by three senior officers and was being illegally confined in her unit in Haryana's Kalka town near here.
NDA issues whip to MPs, BJP confident government will fall
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:35 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) issued a whip to its MPs to be present in New Delhi on July 20 and the BJP Tuesday asserted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's.
Aarushi murder: Vijay Mandal in CBI custody for four days
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:34 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was Tuesday granted custody of Vijay Mandal, the third accused in the killings of Noida teenager Aarushi Talwar and her family's domestic help, for four days.
India 'must see' travel destination in Asia Pacific
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:17 AM IST
India is one of the top five 'must see' travel destinations in Asia Pacific, according to a recent survey conducted in the region.
Mayawati blocking welfare measures: Rahul Gandhi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:16 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, visiting his parliamentary constituency of Amethi, Tuesday said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was not taking adequate measures to implement several welfare schemes announced.
Left has infused 'new hopes' in BJP: Vayalar Ravi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:15 AM IST
Launching a fresh attack on the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), a senior minister in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government Tuesday said the Left's "help" has given the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "new hopes"
Paes-Bhupathi get top billing at Indianapolis
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:14 AM IST
India's Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi will be the top seed in men's doubles event at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships in the US this week.
Blue Star bags Rs.1.04 bn Delhi Metro project
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:13 AM IST
Air-conditioning solutions provider Blue Star has bagged Rs.1.04 billion ($24 million) order from Delhi Metro Rail Corp Ltd to provide total air-conditioning to seven metro stations.
Mumbai to host Vijay Tendulkar film festival
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:12 AM IST
A film festival is being organised here July 17-22 to pay tributes to noted playwright and scriptwriter Vijay Tendulkar, who passed away May 19.
India rejects human rights report on Salwa Judum
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:11 AM IST
The Indian government Tuesday implicitly criticised a report by Human Rights Watch demanding action against state-backed vigilantes battling Maoist guerrillas in Chhattisgarh.
'India's business deals unaffected by economic slowdown'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:10 AM IST
Despite the economic slowdown that hit merger and acquisition (M&A) deals at global level in the first half of 2008, India has seen 'a steady flow of transactions', said a report.
Bhutan seeks India's help to set up medical college
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:09 AM IST
Bhutan Monday urged India to help build a super-specialty medical college modelled after the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and allow more Bhutanese students to pursue medical education in India.
Another round of media campaign to back n-deal soon: Deora
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:08 AM IST
After full-page advertisements in newspapers advocating the India-US nuclear deal, the petroleum ministry will unleash another round of media campaign, probably this week, ahead of the July 22 trust vote in parliament.
State Bank plans film ticket vending through ATMs
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:07 AM IST
In a novel experiment, the first of its kind by a bank in the country, the State Bank of India (SBI) is planning to start film ticket vending through its automatic teller machines (ATMs) in Uttar Pradesh, a senior official said.
Air show to mark 25 years of Southern Air Command
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:06 AM IST
An impressive air show Sunday will mark the silver jubilee of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Southern Air Command, an official said.
Military decoration recommended for Kabul attack victims
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:05 AM IST
The four Indians killed in the terror attack outside the Indian embassy in Kabul last week have been recommended for the Kirti Chakra, the country's second highest military decoration for valour, courageous action.
Man shot in Noida in property dispute
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:05 AM IST
One person was shot here over an alleged property dispute, the police said Tuesday.
Violent film 'Kabootar' to be premiered at Osian's
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:04 AM IST
'Kabootar', a violent and 'very brutal' film directed by Anubhav Sinha's former assistant Maqbool Khan, is to be screened Thursday in New Delhi at the 10th Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival. Sinha is hoping the film will fetch enough.
India, Australian state sign MoU in oil and gas
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:03 AM IST
As Indian firms eye Australian oil assets, India has signed a bilateral agreement with Western Australia for cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Women scavengers make new beginning, join mainstream
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:01 AM IST
For Usha Chaumar, a former woman scavenger who now lives a life of respect and sells home-made pickles for a living rather than carry human excreta, the change she is happiest about in her life.
An adamant Chatterjee questions leadership decision
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:00 AM IST
Despite the pressure mounted on him by the CPI-M leadership to resign his post immediately, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee remains defiant as he questioned their very decision to go along with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Click here to view the complete article
Rains force schools' closure, waterlogging kills two in Patna
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:59 AM IST
All the schools here were closed for three days after heavy rains and waterlogging affected normal life Tuesday even as two people died after slipping into overflowing ditches.
Tamil Nadu government launches Arasu Cable Corporation
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:58 AM IST
The Tamil Nadu government Tuesday launched its own cable television network through the Arasu Cable Corporation in four districts.
Straight from the Samajwadi leader's mouth
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:58 AM IST
It was a no holds barred press conference in which an irascible Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh spoke out on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the Left, Anil Ambani, Amitabh Bachchan.
Thieves arrested with cash, cameras in West Bengal
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:57 AM IST
Two thieves were arrested here Tuesday with more than Rs.3,40,000 in cash and 14 cameras, hours after they broke into an electronic goods shop, the police said.
Indian firm now world's second largest belting fabric maker
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:56 AM IST
India's leading industrial fabrics and nylon tyre maker SRF Ltd has acquired a South Africa-based firm for Rs.200 million ($4.65 million) to become the world's second largest company in the industrial belting fabrics business.
Government set to fall, asserts BJP
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:55 AM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government is set to lose the trust vote in parliament July 22, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra said Tuesday.
All systems go for fashion week: FDCI
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:55 AM IST
With just three months to go for a premier fashion week, its organiser Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) announced Tuesday it was proceeding full steam ahead in spite of major changes at the top that had threatened.
'Anthoo Inthoo Preethi Banthu' focuses on IT professionals' life
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:54 AM IST
Director Veera Shankar has completed 'Anthoo Inthoo Preethi Banthu', an emotional drama about IT professionals. Starring Ramya and debutant Audithya Babu, the movie is set to hit the marquee next month.
Double-digit inflation influenced by global factors: PM
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:53 AM IST
Global factors are behind India's current bout of inflation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday, a week before his government seeks a vote of trust in parliament.
Woman with son jumps before train, killed
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:52 AM IST
A woman, along with her one-and-half-year-old son, committed suicide Tuesday by jumping before a train in West Bengal's Hoogly district allegedly following dowry demands from her in-laws, the police said.
Sikhs protest in Chandigarh against Dera chief
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:51 AM IST
Sikh activists from across Punjab held Chandigarh residents to ransom in some of the busiest areas of the city by blocking key roads for the third consecutive day Tuesday demanding Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram.
Oust Deora as petroleum minister: Amar Singh
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Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:51 AM IST
Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh Tuesday demanded that Murli Deora should not be the petroleum minister 'because of his proximity to a particular industrial house'.
NDA chief ministers to meet Thursday
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:50 AM IST
The chief ministers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) states will meet here Thursday to take stock of the political situation and discuss the strategy to defeat the United Progressive.
Himachal governor given send-off
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:49 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Governor, Justice Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje, who was the first person since 1981 to complete a full term in office, was given a warm send-off Tuesday at a function held in Barnes Court (Raj Bhawan) here.
Intel launches the Centrino 2 globally
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:48 AM IST
The world's largest semiconductor and computer microprocessor manufacturer Intel Tuesday launched worldwide its latest processors for notebook computers on its Centrino platform.
MLAs head for Delhi to seek relief for PMK leader Guru
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:46 AM IST
As many as 21 PMK legislators left for New Delhi Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to seek relief for Vanniya community leader 'Kaduvetti' J. Guru, who has been detained in Tamil Nadu.
Bomb hoax causes panic in Secunderabad
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:46 AM IST
Bomb threat at four public places, including the railway station and the passport office, here Tuesday caused panic among people but the call later turned out to be a hoax.
Apex court refuses Ketan Parekh more time to pay dues
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:44 AM IST
The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed high-profile stock broker Ketan Parekh's plea to grant him more time to repay a sum of Rs.260 million he had siphoned from the Madhavpura Mercantile Co-operative Bank (MMCB) in a financial Click here to view the complete article.
Apex court refuses Ketan Parekh more time to pay dues
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:44 AM IST
The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed high-profile stock broker Ketan Parekh's plea to grant him more time to repay a sum of Rs.260 million he had siphoned from the Madhavpura Mercantile Co-operative Bank (MMCB) in a financial.
Indian biotech sector grows by 20 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:44 AM IST
India's fledgling biotechnology sector posted $2.56 billion (Rs.103 billion) in revenue during 2007-08, registering 20 percent growth over the previous fiscal at $2.1 billion, an industry survey revealed.
'Sam Manekshaw taught us to stand up for ourselves'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:42 AM IST
The following is the text of the eulogy delivered by Jehan Daruwala, grandson of the late Field Marshal S.H.F.J. Manekshaw at a memorial service here Tuesday for the former Indian Army chief:.
Singapore, Malaysia deny media reports of overage Indian players
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:42 AM IST
Malaysia and Singapore Tuesday rubbished media reports that they have accused India and Pakistan of fielding overage players in the ongoing junior Asia Cup hockey tournament here.
Saina is destined for bigger things, says Gopichand
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:41 AM IST
Saina Nehwal is a precocious talent, but even she never thought that she could be face to face with her dream so soon in her fledgling international career. Come August and the 18-year-old badminton player from Hyderabad.
Union Bank targets 23 percent deposit growth
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:40 AM IST
Union Bank of India has targeted a deposit growth of 23 percent and credit growth of 22 percent this fiscal, a top bank official said here Tuesday.
Robbers loot Rs.1.5 million from bank
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:39 AM IST
A gang of armed men looted Rs.1.5 million from a bank in broad daylight in this costal city Tuesday, the police said.
Sulabh to launch sanitation university for health, hygiene studies
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:38 AM IST
Taking his initiative to promote environmental sanitation, non-conventional sources of energy and human rights a step ahead, Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International, is planning to set up a sanitation university.
PM confident of winning trust vote over n-deal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:37 AM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said he was confident of winning the trust vote in parliament a week away and underlined that the India-US nuclear deal will end 'the era of nuclear apartheid'.
Equity markets end at 15-month low
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:36 AM IST
Indian equity markets ended at a 15-month low Tuesday following a 654-point drop in the Sensex. Banking, capital goods, metal and power stocks were the worst hit.
Somnath should not quit, says former speaker Rabi Ray
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:36 AM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee should not resign from the post, former speaker Rabi Ray said Tuesday.
Two boys playing on railway track run over by train
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:35 AM IST
Two boys were run over by a passenger train Tuesday morning here when they were playing on the railway track.
Spencer's to open cafe chain, ties up with US firm
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:34 AM IST
The RPG Group-promoted Spencer's Retail Ltd (SRL) has joined hands with Boston-based leading dining and bakery cafe chain Au Bon Pain to set up bakery cafe stores across India, the company announced here Tuesday.
India-Pakistan clash a battle of nerves
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:33 AM IST
Defending champions India can take heart from the fact that their passage to the semi-finals in the Asia Cup hockey championship has been smooth whereas three-time champions Pakistan had to struggle their way through.
Advani backed n-deal? No way, says BJP
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:32 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Tuesday that its prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani had never given his quiet backing to the India-US nuclear deal. |
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