Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Australia: Huge compensation for Dr Haneef

Australia: Huge compensation for Dr Haneef

Australia: Huge compensation for Dr Haneef

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Dr Mohamed Haneef, the Indian doctor wrongly accused of terrorism, will be awarded ''substantial'' compensation by the Australian government for his wrongful arrest in 2007.


Kingfisher advisory for London flights

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There were chaotic scenes at the Heathrow airport in London for the second straight day due to unprecedented snowfall across Europe. Thousands of travellers were stranded overnight as flight cancellations increased and many passengers were barred, for a time, from entering the departures terminal, waiting in the bitter cold outside. Kingfisher Airlines issued advisory for its London flights.


Jagan launches 48-hour hunger strike for farmers

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In the season of merry-making and feasting, Andhra Pradesh politics is all about fasting instead.


Kashmir: Police use Youtube to nab youth who beat cop

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Jammu and Kashmir police has used popular video-sharing website Youtube to arrest a youth who was allegedly involved in beating up a policeman in Srinagar's old city during this year's summer unrest.


Environment Ministry shaken by damage caused by Lavasa

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The Ministry of Environment and Forests today told the Bombay High Court, hearing the Lavasa case, that the Google images of the alleged environment damage to the area due to the project have shaken it.


Sibal to meet leading telecom players

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Amid turmoil caused by 2G spectrum allocation scam, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal will meet CEOs and promoters of leading telecom service providers in the next three days to discuss the issues plaguing the sector.


New York cops simulate 26/11 Mumbai terror attack

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The New York Police Department (NYPD) has conducted a simulated militant attack similar to the terror unleashed in Mumbai two years ago, a media report said on Tuesday.


Onion crisis could continue for 3 weeks, says Pawar

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Don't look for any relief just yet when it comes to onion prices - Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar acknowledges "the situation is serious" and says prices are likely to stay high for the next three weeks. In Nasik in Maharashtra, a major producer of onions, wholesale prices are up 50%. And in retail markets in metros, prices are up by between 50-60%.


Sindhudurg: Fake mining clearances?

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Sindhudurg district, located in the fragile Western Ghats could see an invasion by as many as 49 mines. Even as they await clearance, allegations that the environment report on which these clearances will be based are bogus.


Gujjar protest hits rail traffic

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Hoping to bring the government on bended knees to the negotiating table, gujjars in Rajasthan have once again adopted strong arm tactics, demanding the implementation of five percent reservation in a special category.


Worries for Congress as birthday boy Jagan Reddy fasts for farmers

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In the season of merry-making and feasting, Andhra Pradesh politics is all about fasting instead. First it was Chandrababu Naidu's fast and now, Jaganmohan Reddy, who recently announced his divorce from the Congress party, is set to begin a 48-hour hunger strike in Vijayawada today.


2G spectrum scam: CBI questions Niira Radia, but at home

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In a break from standard practice, the CBI questioned PR executive Niira Radia at her South Delhi home.


India, Russia sign big deals; set $20 billion trade target by 2015

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The talks between visiting Russian President Dimitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have ended in New Delhi. India and Russia have signed 30 deals in Defence, Nuclear and Space. Framework pact on two more nuclear reactors were also signed.


Delhi Chief Minister's emergency meet as onion prices soar

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A day after the Centre decided to suspend onion exports, Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit has called an emergency meet to discuss price control. Onion prices in the Capital as high as Rs 80/kg are raising concerns.


Raj Thackeray visits BJP office in Mumbai, irks Sena

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Famous for his daring outbursts, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray gave the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra a scare when he visited the BJP office in Mumbai.


Farmers protest in Bhopal, lay siege to CM residence

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A large number of farmers 'gheraoed' Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's residence in Bhopal in support of their various demands including 12-hour power supply to rural areas, paralysing traffic on key roads.


Gujjars revive quota agitation

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Gujjars, led by Kirori Singh Bainsla, occupied rail tracks near Bayana in Bharatpur district to press for their reservation demand, even as the Gehlot government stated that it would try to solve the issue through talks.


Kandhamal riot case: 3-year jail term for 15 people

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A fast track court today sentenced 15 people to three years' rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in rioting and arson during the Kandhamal riot in 2008.


Imported onion arrive from Pakistan

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Amid soaring prices of onion in the country, truckloads of the commodity arrived in Chandigarh today from Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah land route for supply to northern markets in India.


DMK didn't push Raja for Telecom: Karunanidhi

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With DMK facing increasing heat on the 2G spectrum scam, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said his party was not adamant in getting the Telecom portfolio to A Raja during UPA government formation in 2009.


Onion at Rs. 60-70/kg; govt suspends export till Jan 15

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A worried government today decided to suspend onion exports till January 15 in the wake of skyrocketing prices of the commodity which is selling between Rs 60-70 a kg.


Air India flights affected by London weather

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Heavy snowfall continues to wreak havoc across Europe, dashing the hopes of those attempting to head away for the holidays by road, rail and air. Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest hub for air passengers, stopped accepting arrivals on Sunday at the start of the Christmas travel rush.Following is a statement issued by Air India for its passengers:


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