Sunday, February 6, 2011

Judgement Day for Ajmal Kasab

Judgement Day for Ajmal Kasab

Judgement Day for Ajmal Kasab

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It is Judgment Day once again for the lone surviving gunman of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Ajmal Kasab. Nine months after a special court in Mumbai sentenced Kasab to death, the Bombay High Court is likely to give its final decision on the sentence today.


Supreme Court to hear on legalisation of gay rights

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The Supreme Court will hear today the issue of legalisation and decriminalisation of gay sex among consenting adults in private. A bench of justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly would be hearing a bunch of petitions filed by gay rights activists and political, social and religious organisations who have opposed the Delhi High Court verdict decriminalising homosexual behaviour.


Egypt unrest: Talks yet to reach anything concrete, says Muslim Brotherhood

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Egypt's vice president met a broad representation of major opposition groups for the first time on Sunday to try to end the country's political crisis, even as thousands of Egyptian pro-democracy protesters packed into Cairo's Tahrir Square, calling for the ouster of longtime authoritarian president Hosni Mubarak and his regime.


'Sham' university: US may reinstate duped students' visas

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Indian Consul-General in San Francisco says the US Immigration department has said that it is ready to consider reinstating the immigration status of the Indian students who were duped.


Indo-Pak talks were frank and useful: Ministry of External Affairs

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The Indian side termed the meeting, that lasted for an hour and a half, as useful and frank discussions. Both the sides agreed on the need for a constructive dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues.


Will ElBaradei fill power vacuum in Egypt?

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With the clamour for Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to quit just not dying down, who are the possible contenders? When asked who should come next, no one in Cairo really has a clear answer, perhaps because there's no one person leading the crowds.


Who's the boss, you or your gadget?

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Given the widespread adoption of smartphones, text messaging, video calling and social media, today's professionals mean it when they brag about staying connected to work 24/7.


Russia's parasailing donkey dies of heart trouble

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The Russian donkey whose brays of terror while parasailing won her worldwide sympathy has died.


Gandhi, Akbar among Time magazine's top 25 political icons

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Indian political geniuses Mahatma Gandhi and Emperor Akbar have been listed among the 'Top 25 Political Icons' of all time by TIME magazine, along with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and Mao Zedong, the father of modern China.


Egypt government, Opposition reach deal for a peaceful transition

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It's a first significant step towards a peaceful political transition in Egypt. Reports have emerged in the Egyptian media that the government and the Opposition have agreed to review the Constitution and lead the country to a future sans foreign interference.


Iran opens trial of 3 Americans on spy charges

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An Iranian court began closed-door proceedings on Sunday in the espionage trial of three Americans - two still in custody and one freed on bail - whose detention has been the subject of impassioned family appeals and backdoor outreach by Washington through an Arab ally in the Gulf.


US is sensitive to problems of Indian students, says Roemer

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Amid uproar over treatment meted out to Indians duped by a "sham" American university, the US today said it was "very sensitive" to the issue and will be attentive to the problems of the students from the country.


Assange threatens to sue The Guardian over book that claims he is ill-tempered

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According to a report in The Sunday Times, the libel threat relates to a book written by two of the newspaper's senior reporters and reflects the level of acrimony that exists between Assange and his former collaborators.


BARC on hit-list of Pak-based terror groups

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The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) continues to be a source of worry for security agencies as intelligence inputs suggest that the premier nuclear facility and its staff housing area are on the hit-list of Pakistan-based terror groups.


Now, a contraceptive jab for men!

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Scientists at Edinburgh University have confirmed that a contraceptive jab for men has proved successful in preventing unplanned pregnancies after tests in Scotland, 'The Scotsman' reported.


Nepal's new PM, elected on 17th attempt, sworn in

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Nepal's new prime minister — elected by parliament after months of failed attempts — was sworn in Sunday but was unable to name a Cabinet because of continuing negotiations with his main coalition partner over key positions.


Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam to merge with Congress

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In a boost to the Congress in Andhra Pradesh the Chiranjeevi led Praja Rajyam will merge with the Congress.


Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa declares his assets

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Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is worth an estimated Rs 11 crore, according to the official declaration of assets that the chief minister made today.


2G scam: Karunanidhi sends legal notice to Subramanian Swamy

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Rejecting charges of his involvement in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief M Karunanidhi today issued a legal notice to Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy, demanding retraction of his 'statement' linking him to the scam within 24 hours.


Legal order must constantly adapt itself to change: PM

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Developing countries needed a legal system that was conducive to rapid economic development and one that had a bulit-in mechanism to promote equitable distribution of gains from development, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said while inaugurating the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hyderabad today.


Indian Navy captures 30 pirates off the Lakshwadeep Islands

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The Indian Navy has captured 28 pirates of Prantalaya-11, a fishing trawler, that was spotted 100 miles off the Lakshwadeep Islands. The captured pirates from the hijacked Thai ship are being brought back to Mumbai.


Who is Hosni Mubarak?

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He's prided himself on being Egypt's great survivor and in spite of what's unfolded on Cairo's streets since the 25th of January, 82 year old Hosni Mubarak- the man who's ruled the country for 30 long years, isn't leaving without a fight.


Supreme Court judge slams Vilasrao Deshmukh

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Months after being rebuked by the Supreme Court of India, Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has now been chided by a sitting Supreme Court judge.


Yeddyurappa to declare his assets

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Under attack from the opposition over alleged land scams and nepotism, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday said he would declare his assets soon.


JuD chief warns India to 'quit' Jammu and Kashmir

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Jamaat-u-Dawah (JuD) chief Hazif Muhammad Saeed on Saturday warned India to "quit" Jammu and Kashmir or be prepared for a "war" even as the extremist group organized protests at several places in Pakistan to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day.


Palin criticizes Obama on Egypt

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As Sarah Palin delivered a weekend address at California, paying tribute to Ronald Reagan on the centennial of his birth, she directed a forceful line of criticism at President Obama and his administration, though she did not mention the crisis in Egypt. But in a subsequent television interview, she took Mr. Obama to task for his handling of the matter.


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