Saturday, April 30, 2011

Shri Ram Institute of Engineering dean dies in hospital; toll up to 13

Shri Ram Institute of Engineering dean dies in hospital; toll up to 13

Shri Ram Institute of Engineering dean dies in hospital; toll up to 13

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 05:04 PM PDT

With 27-year old Meenakshi Dhiman succumbing to injuries at PGIMER Chandigarh, the death toll of Thursday's accident has gone up to 13 on Saturday.

Production warrants against Aseemanand

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Special court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday issued fresh production warrants against Swami Aseemanand, who was accused of a number of terror incidents involving right-wing Hindu outfits.

Suicide by 2 Dera men in 3 days

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 04:59 PM PDT

In yet another suicide by a dera follower, a 70-year-old committed suicide by hanging from a tree within the Dera Sacha Sauda premises here on Saturday morning.

Brides do RTI check on future grooms

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 04:22 PM PDT

In addition to seeking government documents and data, the RTI Act is also being used for altogether a different purpose — to know whether a prospective groom has any criminal record.

On Day 4, 90% Air India services hit

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 04:13 PM PDT

Air India's domestic operations remained virtually grounded on Saturday as the pilots' strike entered its fourth day.

AMU students may lose jobs due to exam delay

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 04:11 PM PDT

Final-year BTech student Naveed Qazi (23) was packing his bags to join his dream job with the Tata Consultancy Services in Pune when violence on the Aligarh Muslim University campus threw a spanner in his plans.

2 Chhattisgarh cops held for rape

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 03:46 PM PDT

The policemen, Lekhraj Sonwani and Suresh Kumar Baiga, are attached as cooks to the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare college based on the outskirts of Kanker town in north Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

New Infosys bosses will have to take innovative path

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 03:41 PM PDT

Infosys is today in a spot similar to that of Yahoo and Microsoft. Solid foundations, good growth, but outclassed by rivals. If it is Apple and Google for Microsoft, Google and Facebook for Yahoo, it is TCS and Cognizant for Infosys.

It's time IIMs give degree, not diploma: Panel

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 03:27 PM PDT

The six-member panel has recommended bringing in an overarching legislation governing all 13 IIMs, allowing them to award degrees without "any erosion of their existing autonomy".

Officer under probe harassing me: NHAI’s ex-vigilance chief

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:51 PM PDT

A few days after an NHAI official alleged that the government was going slow against its former vigilance chief, the ex-chief vigilance officer, R Mukundan, has written to the CVC mentioning that the official had resorted to writing threatening letters against the vigilance wing ever since he was put under investigation.

NHAI's ex-vigilance chief claims officer under probe harassing him

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:51 PM PDT

A few days after an NHAI official alleged that the government was going slow against its former vigilance chief, the ex-chief vigilance officer, R Mukundan, has written to the CVC mentioning that the official had resorted to writing threatening letters against the vigilance wing ever since he was put under investigation.

Be fair and fearless, Singh exhorts CBI

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:45 PM PDT

PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the 2G spectrum allocation and Commonwealth Games scams and other high-profile cases mark a litmus test for the CBI, emphasizing that the agency's investigations are expected to yield results.

PM exhorts CBI to work without fear or favour

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:45 PM PDT

PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the 2G spectrum allocation and Commonwealth Games scams and other high-profile cases mark a litmus test for the CBI, emphasizing that the agency's investigations are expected to yield results.

India to talk tough on IPR issue in free trade talks with EU

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:38 PM PDT

Indian negotiators have been asked not to take any obligations on intellectual property rights beyond what is mandated in domestic laws and WTO rules.

Now, an MSP for forest produce

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:30 PM PDT

Honey, amla, gums, resins, tubers and tamarind. All these produce and more come from forests and find their way into our lives.

No govt agency connived with Purulia arms drop accused: Centre

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:28 PM PDT

PMO said that no Indian intelligence agency was involved in the arms drop, which the accused claimed was targeted to arm people against the Left Front government of West Bengal.

Bhushans on damage control ahead of Lokpal panel meet

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:26 PM PDT

Shanti and Prashant Bhushan have launched a spirited bid to counter the charges leveled against them as part of what they call a conspiracy to derail the anti-graft campaign.

Bhushans on damage control ahead of Lokpal draft panel meet

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 02:26 PM PDT

Two days ahead of the second meeting of joint drafting committee of the Lokpal bill, Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan on the panel have launched a spirited bid to counter the charges leveled against them as part of what they call a conspiracy to derail the anti-graft campaign.

CBI files FIR in Barapullah case, scanner on govt

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 01:34 PM PDT

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday registered an FIR in connection with Delhi government's showpiece Barapullah elevated road, built at a cost of Rs 440 crore during Commonwealth Games.

Can gene scans really help prevent diseases?

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 01:26 PM PDT

It's your complete health chart, a janam kundali of sorts that tells every health risk and disease that is mapped in your genes.

Castrate child rapists, Delhi judge suggests

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 01:23 PM PDT

In an observation that is bound to spark a debate, a court advocated the use of "chemical castration" as an alternative to jail term for rapists.

Joshi submits 2G report, wants Speaker's action

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 01:16 PM PDT

PAC chief Murli Manohar Joshi met Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Saturday and submitted the panel's report on the 2G spectrum scam.

Bentleys, Rolls, stolen in Europe, sold to desi rich

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 12:56 PM PDT

The DRI has seized at least 40 such vehicles. The kingpin of syndicate is allegedly a resident of upscale south Delhi colony Vasant Vihar.

Murthy leaves legacy few can boast of

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 12:27 PM PDT

At several points during his speech to announce his successor, N R Narayana Murthy looked like he was finding it difficult to complete it.

Worst feared as Arunachal CM goes missing after copter crash

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 12:16 PM PDT

Govt on Saturday night alerted the ISRO for help in locating the whereabouts of the missing helicopter carrying Dorjee Khandu and four others.
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