Monday, August 30, 2010

Her son died in fire in college bus

Her son died in fire in college bus

Her son died in fire in college bus

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There were more than 40 students on board when their college bus was set on fire in 2000. The Supreme Court has decided on the death sentence for three men, all from the AIADMK, for causing that fire.


Send Enemy Property Bill to Standing Committee: BJP

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There was uproar in the Lok Sabha on Monday over a bill to amend a law governing properties left behind by those who went to Pakistan during partition. The BJP said it will oppose the bill if it's revised and asked for it to be sent to a Standing Committee. Dubbing the bill as anti-Muslim, members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) created a storm and forced adjournment of the House for an hour.


Suspension of BlackBerry service may not give solution: Canada

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Stating that security concerns are not specific to BlackBerry alone, Canada is understood to have told India that suspension of services may not yield any result. The government has imposed a deadline of August 31 asking BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) to either provide a solution for monitoring encrypted data or shut shop.


The Golden Temple, where all may eat, and pitch in

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It is lunchtime at what may be the world's largest free eatery, the langar, or community kitchen at this city's glimmering Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. Everything is ready for the big rush. Thousands of volunteers have scrubbed the floors, chopped onions, shelled peas and peeled garlic. At least 40,000 metal plates, bowls and spoons have been washed, stacked and are ready to go.


Death sentence for 3 AIADMK men for college bus fire

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The Supreme Court has confirmed the death sentence for three AIADMK members for setting a bus on fire in which three college students were killed. In 2000, more than 40 students and two teachers were in a bus that was attacked by AIADMK members to protest against the conviction of their chief, Jayalalithaa, in a criminal case.


After quiet ceremony, it's time for Dubai bash for Sunanda, Tharoor

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Over 150 guests will come together to mark the three-day Dubai leg of wedding celebrations for MP Shashi Tharoor and Sunanda Pushkar, which began on Sunday. The groom and bride arrived in the morning at the villa of their close friend and Dubai-based entrepreneur Prakash Bhojwani, which has been chosen as the venue of the mehendi, sangeet, wedding and reception.


Bengal: Delhi-Hooghli Rajdhani derails, no casualties

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Passengers of the Howrah-bound Rajdhani Express escaped unhurt on Monday when the engine of the train derailed at a station in Hooghly district. The Railways is not ruling out sabotage as 300 pandoral clips on the tracks were found removed.


Delay having baby, get honeymoon package

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It's a win-win scheme. The Maharashtra government has a proposal for newly-married couples in Satara district - put off having a baby for a few years and get paid for it. It is called the Honeymoon Package.


Can BlackBerry continue in India? Decision likely today

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The decision on whether BlackBerry can continue in India or not will likely be out today. Union Home secretary GK Pillai will be meeting key officials from National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), Intelligence Bureau and the Department of Telecom (DoT) today to take the final decision on the issue.


Hip-hop dancer without legs shoots to fame

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A hip-hop dancer, who was born without legs, appearing on an Indian television reality show - India's Got Talent- has become a rage with his swift dance moves and acrobatic skills.


Bihar: 7 policemen killed in 14-hr-long maoist encounter

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A night-long encounter between security forces and Naxals in Poona-Dih village of Bihar's Lakhisarai district has finally ended after 14 hours. According to reports, seven policemen have been killed in the encounter.


Pune: Cartoonist RK Laxman's condition stable now

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Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman was "comfortable" after undergoing a small procedure at the Military Command hospital in Pune, family sources said on Monday. The doctors removed a tube that had been inserted in Laxman's nose while he underwent treatment in a Mumbai hospital about two and half months back after suffering multiple strokes, sources said.


Prime Minister watches 'Peepli Live'

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh watched Bollywood star Aamir Khan's production "Peepli Live" at his 7 Race Course Road residence on Sunday evening, an official said. "Dr. Singh watched the film with interest," the official in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said after the special screening of the film.


J&K: Infiltration bid foiled in Uri sector

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The Army has foiled one of the biggest infiltration attempts in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir and is currently engaged in a fierce gunbattle with the militants in the area. The operation which started several hours ago is still on.


Was Maoist Azad's death a fake encounter?

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Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has given a clean chit to the controversial killing of top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad. This despite the fact that the post mortem has raised serious concerns about this encounter, even suggesting he was shot at close range.


Govt to table Direct Tax Code bill on Monday

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The government will table the much-awaited Direct Taxes Code (DTC) Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday, that is expected to provide relief to income tax payers, both personal and corporate. The government is quite confident of replacing archaic Income Tax Act with DTC from April 1, 2011.


After Amit Jethwa, another RTI activist killed?

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The circumstances behind how 43-year-old Ramdas Ghadegavkar, a local Shiv Sena leader, died are shrouded in mystery. The death of Ramdas, who used the RTI Act, adds another name in the victim list of whistleblowers in the country.


Kargil hero killed in fake encounter?

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An inconsolable Yasmin Khan alleges her husband and a veteran of the Kargil war, Amjad Khan was shot dead by the police in a fake encounter for promotions and glory. Police allege he was a dacoit, but on August 19, the family alleges, the Bhind police picked up Amjad along with three other young men on the pretext of questioning in some case.


Maoists kidnap BDO in Bihar

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A block development officer was kidnapped by armed Maoists from Ladhoura village in Bihar's naxal-hit Sheohar district on Sunday.


Mamata's statement on Azad's killing justified: Pranab

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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who is facing flak from the Opposition for her statement on the killing of Maoist leader Cherakuri Rajkumar alias Azad, has received support from Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who found "nothing wrong" with it.


Encounter on between Naxals, security forces

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A fierce encounter is on between the security forces and Naxals in Poona-Dih village in Bihar's Lakhisarai district. The Naxals attacked search parties of the Bihar Police that were combing the area after intelligence reports of Maoist presence.


Rahul Gandhi's Facebook page has 67,921 followers

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Rahul Gandhi is a hit on Facebook. He has a fan page following of 67,921 people which could be among the largest for any leader in the country on the popular social networking site. Moreover, Gandhi's Facebook account, which Congress says has not been created by him, has 4,999 friends listed in it. It has photographs and videos as well as regular updates.


BlackBerry service suspension may not give solution: Canada

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Stating that security concerns are not specific to BlackBerry alone, Canada is understood to have told India that suspension of services may not yield any result.


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