Wednesday, September 29, 2010

North Korea unlikely to alter strategy toward world

North Korea unlikely to alter strategy toward world

North Korea unlikely to alter strategy toward world

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North Korea's ailing leader Kim Jong Il has laid the groundwork for a transition of power to his youngest son but it remains to be seen if the reclusive nuclear-armed regime will soften its combative stance toward the international community.


David Miliband quits frontline politics in the UK

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Former British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband has quit frontline politics following his crushing defeat in the Labour leadership contest to his younger brother Ed Miliband. David Miliband said he had to step back "because of the simple fact that Ed is my brother" and had beaten him to the top job.


Wasn't told by BCCI, happy to work in honorary capacity: Gavaskar to NDTV

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In a major shakeup in Indian cricket after Lalit Modi, the IPL underwent drastic changes. The members in the governing council halved, but the biggest omission was Sunil Gavaskar. And talking exclusive to NDTV's Vikram Chandra, Gavaskar made it clear that it wasn't the honorary position that dissuaded him from joining the IPL governing council, in fact the BCCI didn't even extended the courtesy of informing him that his services were no longer needed.


Centre has ignored UP's demand for forces: Mayawati

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The Ayodhya verdict will be announced on Thursday and rarely has the country sounded so united on anything as on the need to maintain full peace and order irrespective of the verdict.


Teacher burns student's fingers

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A teacher in Shimla allegedly burnt the fingers of a Class VI student after accusing her of stealing a mobile phone.


Karnataka: Court permits CID to search mining firms

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In a move that could throw more light on rampant illegal mining in the state, the court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Ankola has permitted the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to search the offices of 32 mining firms in Ankola, Bangalore, Bellary, Hospet and Sandur.


Naxals to release hostage policemen?

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has said that Maoists are releasing the four policemen they had taken hostage. He said they will be released soon. Earlier on Tuesday night, the Naxals had extended by 24 hours the deadline set for the release of the four policemen. The Chhattisgarh government has been negotiating with the Maoists on the safe return of the hostages.


Airport Express Metro Line misses deadline

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Delhi's showcase Airport Express Metro Line will miss its September 30 deadline as the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety(CMRS) is yet to give his mandatory clearance for the corridor where speed trials have not been conducted so far.


Navi Mumbai airport on hold

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Bringing in more trouble for the Navi Mumbai Airport, an expert Appraisal committee setup by the Environment Ministry has deferred the airport proposal.


Jamia student beaten to death: 2 arrested

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The Delhi Police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of Shahrukh Anwar, the first year Fine Arts student at Jamia Milia Islamia University who was beaten to death on Tuesday.


India-Pak talks breakdown at the United Nations

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Preparations of a possible bilateral meeting between the Indian and Pakistani foreign minister unravelled after a series of fast paced developments at the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA).


Langurs at Games venues to keep smaller monkeys in check

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Security officials at the Commonwealth Games have posted ten langurs outside several venues in New Delhi to keep smaller monkeys away.


At UN, India slams Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in J&K

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Hitting back at Pakistan a day after its Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi harped on giving the Kashmiri people the right to "self-determination through plebiscite", External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said Islamabad must stop its state-sponsored militancy and terrorism in the state.


A N Tiwari to be the new CIC

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AN Tiwari is going to be the country's new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC). His name was sent to the President on Wednesday afternoon.


Full text: Foreign Minister SM Krishna's speech to UN General Assembly

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Foreign Minister SM Krishna spoke to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. In his address, he talked about the expansion of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) climate change , nuclear disarmament, Afghanistan and terrorism.


15 Indians on ship hijacked by Somali pirates

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The European Union (EU) Naval Force says Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship with 15 Indian crew onboard. EU spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Per Klingvall said on Wednesday that the Asphalt Venture lost contact with its owners on Tuesday night. He could not provide further details of the incident.


Teen with bow and arrow kills 448-pound bear

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A 17-year-old Michigan girl began her big game hunting career with a bang — or rather a whoosh — by killing a 448-pound black bear with a bow and arrow from 16 yards away. High school senior Jessica Olmstead of Battle Creek shot the bear during a hunting trip last month in Ontario.


China: Auditioning for the job of Panda ambassadors

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Ali Shakorian, from Sweden, feels the most interesting job in the world is that of a panda keeper and 62,000 other people agree. They've all been competing to prove they can look after pandas. 12 have been selected for training at the panda base in southwest China and six lucky finalists will go forward to the next stage.


Ayodhya verdict: UP ready with 1.9 lakh security personnel

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As the countdown began for the Ayodhya title suit verdict, security has been beefed up throughout the country and reinforcements tightened in and around the disputed site in Uttar Pradesh, which has been placed under high alert.


Supreme Court on CWG: Rs 70,000 crore and rampant corruption

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The audacious corruption cultivated by the Commonwealth Games has irked the Supreme Court. In particular, the court is livid about the pedestrian bridge that collapsed near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium earlier this month, just days after it was completed.


Confidence building measures in Valley: Unified command meets

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In Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a high level meeting on Wednesday where a series of measures have been decided to follow up on the all-party delegation's visit. In the meeting, it was decided that the state government will set up two groups of senior police and Army officers in Srinagar and Jammu to identify areas where the government can de-notify the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).


Maharashtra Home Minister seen with alleged Dawood aides

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What is the Home Minister of Maharashtra doing with men associated with the underworld and Dawood Ibrahim? Footage shows RR Patil meeting a few alleged Dawood aides during an Eid function in Mumbai. The Home Minister is seen with Salim Patel (the man in a white kurta and skull cap) who serves him dry fruit. Salim works as a driver for Dawood Ibrahim's younger sister, Haseena Parkar.


Pak ban on alcohol doesn't stop addiction

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In a private members club in Lahore dancing and drinking is permitted but it's a rare scene as drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden for almost everyone. Pakistan banned the sale of alcohol in 1977 and drinking was later made a crime punishable by 80 lashes.


12-year-old aims for gold at CWG

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She studies in class VIII, badly misses her mom, has fallen in love with chicken tikka and naan, and she wants a medal -- not any, but one at the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games. Meet Khaaliqa Nimji, all of 12 years, from Kenya, one of the youngest competitors at the Games.


Australian women set world record for fastest stiletto race

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Four Australian women have nabbed the world record for the fastest relay race in stiletto heels.


Bangalore: George Fernandes' condition deteriorating

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The health of former Defence Minister George Fernandes who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease is deteriorating, Fernandes's brother claimed in Bangalore on Wednesday.


China claims train sets new speed record

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China has announced that a high speed train has set a new speed record during trials between Shanghai and Hangzhou, highlighting China's leading position in the fast-train industry, Chinese local media reported.


The world is IIM-B students' classroom

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The institute has student exchange programmes with over 100 B-schools. In an attempt to enhance its global image, one of India's premier management institutes, the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), is taking steps to make its student exchange programme truly global.


At 84, Bal Thackeray is still a man of letters

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Sena chief is an avid newspaper reader, particularly enjoys going through letters to editor for 84-year-old Bal Thackeray, life is usually confined to Matoshri, his residence in Mumbai.


Pune-Leh daily flight from Oct 2

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Good news for mountaineering and trekking enthusiasts: the low-cost carrier, Go Air, will begin daily flights to Leh via New Delhi from October 2.


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