Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Blast near US Embassy in Peshawar

Blast near US Embassy in Peshawar

Blast near US Embassy in Peshawar

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Peshawar blast: Pakistan suffered yet again when a blast that took place near US Embassy in Peshawar killed two and injured 29 people.


Headley in plot to kill Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray?

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On Day 2 of the trial of the 26/11 co-accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused of helping to plan the deadly Mumbai terror strikes, the prosecution's star witness David Coleman Headley has revealed a plot to kill Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.


Had a beautiful experience in India: Roemer

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Praising India for its diversity, outgoing US ambassador Timothy Roemer at a glittering farewell said the two years he and his family spent in the country were a "rewarding and beautiful" experience, during which the relationship between New Delhi and Washington attained new highs.


Microsoft announces Windows Phone 7.1

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Microsoft has announced the latest version of their Windows Phone operating system. Codenamed 'Mango' the latest release will be known as Windows Phone 7.1.


Headley's diary lists telephone numbers of ISI handlers

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Clinching evidence of key Mumbai attacks accused David Headley's links with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) is provided by his diary which contains telephone numbers of two Major-rank officers of the Pakistani Army besides some others who handled the 26/11 attackers.


WikiLeaks: US wanted to question Hafiz Saeed days after 26/11

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Jamaat ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed tops the list of India's most-wanted men for masterminding the 26/11 Mumbai attacks of 2008. Today, Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, who has pleaded guilty to laying the ground work for the Mumbai terror attacks, testified in a US court, exposing the role of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and said he had been "motivated" by Hafiz Saeed.


Trinamool worker's hand chopped off in Bengal

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In fresh violence in West Bengal, a Trinamool Congress worker's hand was chopped off in the Malda district on Tuesday, allegedly by a CPM activist, even as more illegal firearms were seized from the office of the Left party and other places.


Pressure mounts on Nepal Prime Minister to quit

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Political uncertainty gripped Nepal as the Opposition has stepped up pressure on Maoist-backed government of Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal to resign, a day after a key Madhesi alliance partner split.


Saudi F-15 jet crashes during training, pilot dies

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A Saudi pilot died when his U.S.-made F-15 fighter jet crashed in eastern Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that Lt. Saif bin Abdullah died when his plane crashed late on Monday evening during a routine training flight over King Abdul-Aziz air base in the country's east.


Chavan seeks US expertise in strengthening Maharashtra security

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has sought co-operation of the Department of US Homeland Security to strengthen the security apparatus of the state in the wake of looming terror threat and evolving international situation.


Egypt: Hosni Mubarak to be tried over protester deaths

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Egypt's ex-President Hosni Mubarak will stand trial on charges of conspiring in the deadly shootings of protesters during the uprising that ousted him, the prosecutor-general said on Tuesday.


Obamas get a Royal welcome at Buckingham Palace

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US President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama were welcomed to Buckingham Palace in grand royal style on Tuesday by Queen Elizabeth II as they began their official state visit to Britain, a rare honour for a U.S. president.


Indian sailors held captive by Somali pirates: Ship owners to pay ransom tonight?

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The ordeal of Indian sailors onboard Egyptian ship, MV Suez which was captured by Somali pirates on August 2 last year, could soon come to an end. Family sources have told NDTV that the ransom amount has been negotiated and is expected to be paid tonight. However, the amount has not been confirmed yet.


Want suitable compensation policy for land owners: Supreme Court

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Amidst growing land acquisition rows across the country, the Supreme Court today suggested the government come out with a "reasonable compensation policy" to meet the genuine grievances of land owners.


DMK indirectly behind Rajiv assassination: Jayalalithaa

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has alleged that the DMK was linked with the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in an "indirect way."


Barack Obama of the Moneygall O'bamas

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Beaming before an exultant sea of people, US President Barack Obama on Monday reveled in his distant Irish ancestry, offering spirited thanks from tens of millions of Americans who trace their own connections to Ireland. With his wife, Michelle, at his side, the president said he felt very much at home.


India to offer Africa $5 billion credit to nurture trade

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told African leaders on Tuesday that India will make loans to nurture economic growth on the continent where China is already a big step ahead.


Now that's fast! 26 terabit data transferred in a second

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In a mere second, scientists have whisked an unprecedented 26 terabits of information - the equivalent of 700 DVDs or a dizzying 26,000 billion bits - on a single laser beam across 50 km.


Pakistan must be denuclearised, says BJP

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The world should take action to denuclearise Pakistan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Tuesday, days after a terror strike at a fortified military base in the port city of Karachi.


Karunanidhi sulks, Congress reaches out

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The arrest and incarceration of his youngest child has been difficult for 87-year-old DMK chief Karunanidhi. Extremely upset, he made his unhappiness clear and did not meet Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on a trip to Delhi for the first time since their parties became partners seven years ago.


Jairam Ramesh under fire for remarks on IIT and IIM faculty

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Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh seems to have a penchant for courting controversy. This time it's his take on the faculty of IITs and IIMs "not being world class" that has angered many.


UK hit by ash cloud; 500 flights in Europe to be cancelled

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Ash cloud: The spread of dense ash from the erupting Iceland volcano could force the cancellation of up to 500 commercial flights in Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of Scandinavia, the European air traffic agency said on Tuesday.


David Headley' emails, exhibits used by prosecution in 26/11 case

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David Coleman Headley, the key witness in the trial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana - a Chicago businessman accused of helping coordinate the 2008 Mumbai attacks, described on Monday how he made multiple scouting trips to India before the rampage and gave frequent updates about his progress to his Pakistani handlers.


Meet the 'most wanted' farmers in Andhra Pradesh

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After a much embarrassed CBI had to remove a list of most wanted fugitives released by it a few days back, owing to grave errors, a bank in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh has put up the photographs of farmers who have defaulted on repaying loans as though they are much wanted criminals.


2G case: Court rejects Balwas' bail pleas

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2G case: The special CBI court hearing the 2G scam case today rejected the bail applications of Shahid Usman Balwa, promoter of DB Realty and Swan Telecom (now Etisalat DB), and his cousin Asif Balwa and Rajeev Agarwal, both directors of Kusegaon Realty.


Jayalalithaa: Kanimozhi shouldn’t be granted bail because she is a woman

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In her first press conference since she took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa today said that action taken in the 2G scam case had restored people's faith in the judiciary.


Maharashtra says no to ITBP's Rs 10 cr bill for Kasab's security

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Maharashtra Government is stunned after receiving a Rs 10 crore bill from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) towards reimbursing expenses on guarding 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, lodged in the Arthur Road jail here.


We cried, says Kanimozhi on meeting with father Karunanidhi

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Kanimozhi meets Karunanidhi: Kanimozhi cried when she met her father, M Karunanidhi, in Tihar jail on Monday. The DMK MP told NDTV, "It was a very emotional meeting. We cried. Dad is very upset."


US Homeland Security Secretary pays tribute to 26/11 victims

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US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today paid tribute to the martyrs and victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack by laying a wreath at a police memorial in south Mumbai.


Ajit Kumar Seth appointed next Cabinet Secretary

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Senior IAS officer Ajit Kumar Seth was today appointed the next Cabinet Secretary succeeding K M Chandrashekhar who retires next month.


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