Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Full transcript: Timothy Roemer speaks to NDTV

Full transcript: Timothy Roemer speaks to NDTV

Full transcript: Timothy Roemer speaks to NDTV

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In an exclusive interview to NDTV US Ambassador Timothy Roemer speaks to Prannoy Roy on the reasons for his resignation, the 2012 US Elections and the historic India-US relationship on "almost every conceivable issue today."


Govt shortlists Eurofighter, Rafale for fighter jets: Sources

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The Defence Ministry has shortlisted Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale from among six competitors participating in the $10.5-billion tender to provide the Indian Air Force with Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA), say sources.


Panetta and Petraeus in line for top security posts

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President Obama is expected this week to name Leon E. Panetta, the director of central intelligence, as defense secretary and Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top American commander in Afghanistan, as director of the C.I.A., administration officials said Wednesday.


Not aware of source of Rs 200 crores: Dayalu Ammal

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Dayalu Ammal, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and Additional Director of Kalaignar TV Pvt Ltd, has told CBI that she was not aware of the source of Rs 200 crore which came to the channel in which she has a 60 per cent share.


Al Qaeda releases video of French hostages

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Al Qaeda has released a video of four French nationals kidnapped in Niger last year and kept hostage till now. In the video, the hostages urge French President Nicolas Sarkozy to withdraw his country's troops from Afghanistan.


Obama posts birth certificate on White House website

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US President Obama posted a copy of his "long-form" birth certificate from the state of Hawaii, hoping to finally end a long-simmering conspiracy theory among some conservatives who asserted falsely that he was not born in the United States and was not a legitimate president.


Girl beheaded outside St. Xavier's college in Ranchi

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A teenage girl student was on Wednesday beheaded in the campus of the prestigious St Xavier's College in Ranchi by her jilted lover, police said.


College student killed for scoring goal in match

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A student of a private college was allegedly beaten to death during a football match by three foreign students of the same varsity at the Chaheru village in the outskirts of the city, police said today.


Rahul Gandhi takes on Mayawati over usage of health funds

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Targeting the Mayawati government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today alleged central funds under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) were not being properly utilized in Uttar Pradesh and said an application under the Right to Information Act (RTI) has been moved on the issue.


2G scam: Properties worth 2000 crores to be seized

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2G scam: The Enforcement Directorate today told the Supreme Court that properties worth Rs 2,000 crore each of two companies involved in the 2G scam will be attached soon.


Emotional Karunanidhi backs Kanimozhi

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Solidly backing his daughter Kanimozhi, named in the CBI chargesheet in the 2G spectrum scam, an emotional DMK Chief M Karunanidhi today said her growth in the party had nothing to do with the "daughter tag" and only he was aware of what "she is going through now".


Security given to Sai Baba trust members

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The Andhra Pradesh government has reportedly decided to observe the functioning of the Sathya Sai Central Trust without any intervention, at least for now.


Asbestos, Japan tsunami's other hidden danger

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Inside the chunks of slate and wallboard smashed and scattered by Japan's tsunami hides a health risk that has been overshadowed by contamination from a leaking nuclear plant: the odorless and nearly invisible threat of asbestos.


MM Joshi report slams Chidambaram, Prime Minister's Office

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It's an all-out war now between the members of the Public Accounts Committee that's investigating the 2G scam. Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi has prepared a draft report that slams the Prime Minister's Office and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram.


Cold reception for Swami Nithyananda at Puttaparthi

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While politicians, celebrities and other prominent figures flocked to Puttaparthi to pay their last respects to the late Sathya Sai Baba, the presence of Swami Nithyananda at the ashram raised quite a few eyebrows. Nithyananda's dazed devotees and Sathya Sai Baba's family members alike. Throughout the time he was there, he appeared to be embarrassed as devotees and Sathya Sai Baba's family members made it clear that he was not welcome.


Afghan pilot fires on troops at Kabul airport, several dead

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Kabul airport shooting: A veteran Afghan military officer opened fire on foreign forces Wednesday after a dispute at the Kabul airport, killing several NATO troops, Afghan and coalition officials said.


Royal wedding: Dress rehearsal on London streets

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As thousands of tourists arrive in London for the royal wedding on Friday, nearly 1,000 members of Britain's armed forces today conducted a pre-dawn dress rehearsal on the streets of London in full ceremonial clothing.


Twin polar bear cubs find a mother in breeders

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Twin polar bear cubs were introduced to the cameras on Monday at a wildlife park in northeast China's Liaoning Province. The bear cubs, a male and a female, were rejected by their mother just hours after they were delivered and have been hand reared by staff at the Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park for the past three months.


Air India statement on pilots' strike

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At least 24 Air India flights have been cancelled after a major pilots' union went on strike at midnight. Several other Air India flights are reportedly running upto three hours late.


He's been elected to take over Dalai Lama's political role

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Legal expert Lobsang Sangay has won an election to become head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, taking over the Dalai Lama's political role.


How the MSC Chitra was finally sunk

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More than eight months after the head-on collision between two sea vessels off the Mumbai coast, which caused the damaging oil spill in the Arabian Sea, the curious case of MSC Chitra was finally put to rest on April 17 when the ship was sent sinking down to Davy Jones' Locker. That, experts said, may not be the end of the story. At the time of its submersion, the ship had over 500 cargo containers carrying tones of hazardous chemicals, diesel, lubricating oil and other fuel.


200 illegal mobile towers that aren't being removed

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Around 200 mobile towers sitting pretty on the terrace of several Ulhasnagar buildings, posing health hazards to lakhs of residents, are illegal, but the UMC authorities can do little to remove these dangerous frames. The civic body officials are pleading helplessness in removing these towers as the body lacks power to take action against the offenders. "The civic body has not given permission to a single tower situated in Ulhasnagar, so all the towers installed in the area are illegal," said UMC's health department official S Pawar.


From Gadaffi daughter, a rare glimpse into the bunker

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Aisha el-Qaddafi, the daughter of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi of Libya, likes to tell her three young children bedtime stories about the afterlife. Now, she says, they are especially appropriate.


Cricketer wanted in human trafficking case held

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Former cricketer Jacob Martin, who was wanted in connection with a human trafficking case, has been arrested from the national Capital, police said on Wednesday. He was arrested from Babarpur area of Shahadra last night, DCP (IGI Airport) R A Sanjeev said.Delhi Police had announced a reward of Rs 25,000 to anyone who would provide information about Martin.


Why he threw a slipper at Suresh Kalmadi

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Manoj Sharma tried to hit Suresh Kalmadi with a slipper on Tuesday but he missed and was overpowered by the security personnel. Manoj said that he had planned to thrash the former CWG OC chief with an iron rod, but because of heavy security he decided to chuck his footwear.


2G scam: DMK to legally fight Kanimozhi's case

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2G scam: DMK to legally fight Kanimozhi's case: The DMK has decided to legally fight the accusations of corruption against Kanimozhi, the daughter of the party chief, M Karunanidhi.


Hasan Ali case: Puducherry Lt Governor to step down?

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The Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Iqbal Singh, is in the Capital today after facing an intense questioning session from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Puducherry. According to certain reports Singh may resign.


Sathya Sai Baba laid to rest in Puttaparthi

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Sathya Sai Baba's last rites: Thousands bid farewell to Sathya Sai Baba Wednesday as the spiritual leader, who died three days ago, was laid to rest at his Prashanti Nilayam ashram with full state honours.


Bengal polls: Kolkata votes today in 3rd phase

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Polling is on in a big and important chunk of West Bengal in the third phase today. Kolkata and the two districts of North and South 24 Parganas - areas where Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress has dominated for three years now - are voting and briskly.


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