Monday, May 23, 2011

Four cops, 12 Maoists killed in Maharashtra gun battles

Four cops, 12 Maoists killed in Maharashtra gun battles

Four cops, 12 Maoists killed in Maharashtra gun battles

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At least four policemen were killed when around 200 Maoists attacked two police teams in the thick forests of Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, police said. At least a dozen rebels are suspected to have been killed in the gunfights.


26/11 case: Headley exposes ISI's role in testimony during Rana's trial

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As the trial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused of helping plan the deadly Mumbai terror strikes in 2008, got underway in a court in Chicago today, the prosecution's star witness, David Coleman Headley testified, exposing the role of Pakistan's main intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the dastardly attacks.


IIT, IIM faculty not world class: Jairam Ramesh

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Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, an IIT alumni himself, today kicked up a controversy claiming the faculty of the premier IITs and IIMs are "not world class" but are "excellent" because of the quality of students.


Pak attack fallout: High level-meet to discuss India impact

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In the wake of the terror attack on the Mehran naval base in Karachi, Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar is chairing a high-level meeting to assess possible implications of the attack for India.


Stillettos for speed and a cause

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Women in Peru spent their Sunday morning taking part in a charity running event with a difference - each competitor was wearing high heeled shoes. More than 100 women took part in the event to raise money for female victims of domestic violence.


Maharashtra government transfers 41 IPS officers

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The Maharashtra government today effected the transfers of 41 IPS officers, including that of Additional DG (Establishment) Satyapal Singh and Additional CP (West Zone Mumbai) Amitabh Gupta.


Tornado kills 89 in central US

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At least 89 people have been killed by a massive tornado that blasted a four-mile path across southwestern Missouri. The tornado slammed into the city on Sunday night with cataclysmic force, ripping into a hospital, upending cars and leaving only a forest of splintered tree trunks behind where entire neighborhoods once stood.


Indian terror suspect arrested in Paris may be linked to SIMI

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After France confirmed that an Indian was among the six people arrested in Paris earlier this month on suspicion of terror links, it has now emerged that the said suspect, Mohammad Niaz, could have been associated to groups affiliated to the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in India.


Karnataka Governor will not be recalled, says Chidambaram

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Karnataka Governor: The BJP may be pushing for Karnataka governor H R Bhardwaj's recall but the Centre has rejected the demand. Home Minister P Chidambaram said the governor is just performing his duty.


Sad at the developments, monitoring situation closely: Chidambaram on Pakistan

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Home Minister P Chidambaram has said New Delhi was monitoring developments in Pakistan closely. "We have a troubled neighbourhood. We have to remain vigilant round the clock," said Mr Chidmabaram addressing newspersons in New Delhi today.


26/11 case: Attorneys to give opening statements in Rana trial, focus on ISI links

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The trial of Chicago businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana accused of helping plan deadly attacks in Mumbai in 2008 is being closely watched worldwide for what testimony might reveal about the global fight against terrorism. Defence attorneys, though, say their case is about just one thing: Betrayal.


Obama in Ireland to discover his Irish roots

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President Barack Obama opened a six-day European tour Monday in Ireland, where he planned to celebrate his own Irish roots and give a boost to a nation grappling with the fallout from its financial collapse.


Strauss-Kahn's apartment new tourist hot spot

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On Sunday, open-top buses passed by, with cameras pointed at the luxury high-rise in lower Manhattan where Dominique Strauss-Kahn was holed up with his wife, Anne Sinclair.


Pak terror attack: 14 killed, Karachi Naval base siege ends after 15 hours

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Pak Naval base seige ends: A brazen attack, targeting one of Pakistan's most well-guarded military installations last night, has reportedly left at least 10 security personnel dead and 15 others injured.


2G scam: Court rejects bail pleas of top telecom honchos

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The Delhi High Court has rejected the bail application of Sanjay Chandra, MD, Unitech Ltd and Unitech Wireless, Vinod Goenka, MD, DB Realty and Swan Telecom (now Etisalat), Gautam Doshi, Group MD, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) and Hari Nair and Surendra Pipara, Senior Vice Presidents, ADAG.


School wants Rs 6.75 lakh to promote student to class I

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In telling proof of the ruthless exploitation of parents by school authorities, a south Mumbai institution did not promote a child to Standard I from pre-first despite his parents giving Rs 2.5 lakh as donation initially and then spending Rs 1.25 lakh for repairing the school's roof. The management allegedly asked the parents for an additional Rs 3 lakh for giving the child admission to the school's primary section. In doing so, the school also violated the provisions of the Right to Education Act.


Strauss-Kahn will be cleared of sex crimes: Lawyer

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Fallen IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will plead not guilty and be cleared of attempting to rape a hotel chambermaid, his main lawyer said on Sunday.


Passengers stranded for 6 hours, airline announces refund

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Red-faced after its passengers were stranded at the Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) for six hours on Saturday, Jet Airways has announced ticket refunds. Flight 9W486, scheduled to take off for Chennai at 5 pm, was delayed for over six hours, and then finally cancelled at 11 pm without prior notice to the 90 stranded fliers.


2G case: Kanimozhi moves Delhi High Court for bail

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DMK Rajya Sabha MP and party chief M Karunanidhi's daughter, Kanimozhi, has moved the Delhi High Court for bail in the 2G case. In her bail plea, Kanimozhi has said that the trial court has no power to send her to jail after issuing summons to her.


British royals dined on human flesh: Book

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British royals who have long been famed for their love of lavish banquets and rich recipes also had a taste for human flesh, according to a book.


2G scam: Cineyug Director Morani denied anticipatory bail

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Karim Morani: A Delhi court today dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Cineyug Films Director Karim Morani, an accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case.


Is one-eyed Taliban leader Mullah Omar dead? Taliban says no

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The Taliban said on Monday that its leader, Mullah Muhammad Omar, is alive and "living in a safe place," disputing reports coming from inside Afghanistan's intelligence agency indicating that he had been killed in Pakistan two days ago.


Over 81 per cent clear Class XII CBSE exams

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CBSE 12th result: The result of Class 12 CBSE examination has been declared. 81.71 per cent students have cleared the examinations this year, an increase of 1.84 per cent over last year. The results have been declared for all the regions across India except Patna region, where they will be declared on May 27.


Karachi terror attack: Pak Taliban claim responsibility

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Karachi terror attack: Pakistan military's most well-guarded military installation in Karachi came under a brazen attack last night when 20-25 terrorists stormed three hangars at the Mehran naval aviation base.


Karachi terror attack: Siege on after 13 hours; 12 killed, 2 planes destroyed

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Karachi terror attack: A brazen attack targeting one of the Pakistan's most well-guarded military installations last night has reportedly left 12 personnel dead. The siege in Karachi's naval air station rages is going on for the past 13 hours. After a lull last night, firing resumed this morning at dawn.


Tamil Nadu minister dies in road accident

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N. Mariyam Pichai, Tamil Nadu's minister for Environment and Pollution Control and Minorities Welfare, died in a road accident near Tiruchirapalli on Monday morning, officials said.


Arms recovered near CPM office in Bengal

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A rifle that had the arsenal number of a weapon missing from Silda after Maoist attack on Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) camp was part of a huge cache of arms recovered by police near a CPM party office in West Midnapore on Sunday prompting the CID to probe whether there is any CPM link to the massacre of 24 jawans.


Republican Pawlenty announces presidential run on Web video

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Republican Tim Pawlenty offered a sneak peak on Sunday at his presidential kickoff, blasting out an Internet video in which he promises a campaign that "tells the American people the truth" and suggests that President Barack Obama doesn't.


Tornadoes batter central US, kill unknown number

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Tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest on Sunday, killing at least one person in Minneapolis and an unknown number of others in Missouri, where a massive twister flattened a large area of one city and heavily damaged a hospital.


Karnataka Chief Minister in Delhi, demands Governor's recall

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A confident Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yeddyurappa, is set to meet the President on Monday after the Centre rejected Karnataka Governor, HR Bharadwaj's report recommending President's Rule in the state.


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