Saturday, June 25, 2011

Political storm over fuel hike, Opposition demands rollback

Political storm over fuel hike, Opposition demands rollback

Political storm over fuel hike, Opposition demands rollback

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A day after the government announced a fuel price hike, the BJP and Left parties held nationwide protests today, and called for an immediate rollback.


IAF undergoing major transformation: Air Chief to NDTV

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These are exciting times for the Indian Air Force after battling years of obsolescence and depleting fleet strengths, it is now poised for a major transformation. What does the future hold? In an exclusive interview, Air Chief Marshall PV Naik, the Chief of Air Staff discusses his strategy for the transformation of the IAF.


Fuel price hike: Upset Mamata cuts cooking gas prices in Bengal

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To provide relief to the common people reeling under hiked fuel price, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today announced her government's decision to withdraw cess on LPG and thus save Rs 16 per cylinder for the consumers with immediate effect.


Crazy cutoffs had students buying caste certificates

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After Delhi University's sky high cut offs hit the headlines, yet another controversy has emerged from the campus. Delhi police's crime branch has busted a gang selling fake caste certificates to students seeking admission to the Capital's top colleges.


Does this Orissa temple allow Dalits?

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A day after NDTV reported how a temple in Orissa's Puri district doesn't allow Dalits to enter its premises, and had victimised three Dalit girls, who had had defied the ban, the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes visited the temple for an on the spot assessment.


Militants raid Pakistan police station; 10 killed

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Two militants attacked a police station in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, fighting gunbattles before blowing themselves up during a five-hour standoff that killed at least 10 officers, authorities said.


Why I wasn't involved: Home Minister on Pranabgate

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In an exclusive interview with NDTV's Sonia Singh, Home Minister P Chidambaram – to whom the Intelligence Bureau reports – has said he had no idea about the so called 'bugging' attempt on the Finance Minister's office till he saw it in the newspapers this week.


Sachin meets Federer at Wimbledon

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Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was in attendance at the All England Club to watch 6 time winner Roger Federer in action against David Nalbandian.


RTI activist stabbed in Porbandar

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An RTI activist, Bhagu Devani, has been attacked in Porbandar in Gujarat.


Protests in Puttaparthi over alleged mishandling of Sathya Sai Trust money

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Sathya Sai trust money: Several followers of Sathya Sai Baba held protests in Puttaparthi today over reports of alleged mishandling of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust's money by its members.


Singur row: Tatas want status quo

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The battle for Singur is far from over; it is now being fought in the courtroom, with the Tatas unwilling to give up their claim on the land.


MV Suez sailors meet families, but Indians on board MV Iceberg still in captivity

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Barely 24 hours after the return of six Indian sailors on board the ship MV Suez, there are now reports that another ship, MV Iceberg, is being held hostage by Somali pirates.


Car bomb outside Afghan clinic kills at least 25

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A suicide attacker blew up his sport utility vehicle packed with explosives outside of a small medical clinic in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least 25 people, Afghan authorities said. Some reports put the death toll as high as 60.


Now, New York approves gay marriage

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New York lawmakers narrowly voted to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, handing activists a breakthrough victory in the state where the gay rights movement was born.


‘Safety myth’ left Japan ripe for nuclear crisis

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Near a nuclear power plant facing the Sea of Japan, a series of exhibitions in a large public relations building here extols the virtues of the energy source with some help from "Alice in Wonderland."


Libyan state media says NATO airstrike kills 15

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Libyan authorities accused NATO of killing 15 people Saturday in an airstrike that hit a restaurant and bakery in the east, though the alliance said there were no indications that civilians had died. It was the latest outcry from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's government blaming NATO for killing civilians amid a four-month uprising that has sparked a civil war.


Pippa Middleton to get 95,000 pound bomb-proof car

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Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate, will get an armoured car with bullet-proof windows as a gift from her parents who are worried about her safety. The Middletons fear that ever since the royal wedding of her sister Kate with Prince William, when 27-year-old Pippa's rear grabbed worldwide attention, she has become vulnerable to attack from obsessed fans, The Sun reported. Pippa's parents - Michael, 61, and Carole, 55 - are now looking at a 95,000-pound bomb-proof BMW or Audi. The car would still be drivable even if the tyres were shot.


Meet the world's ugliest dog, Yoda

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Yoda's short tufts of hair, protruding tongue, and long, seemingly hairless legs were enough to earn it the World's Ugliest Dog title at a Northern California fair. The 14-year-old Chinese crested and Chihuahua mix won the honor Friday night at the 23rd annual contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair.


Israeli PM's teen son maligns Muslims on Facebook

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The Israeli prime minister's 19-year-old son - a military spokesman - posted derisive comments about Arabs and Muslims on his Facebook page, drawing a slap on the wrist from his superiors and focusing new attention on the controversial first family.


Slavery charges against Prabhu Dayal law enforcement matter: US

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The charges of misconduct and sexual harassment against Indian Consul General in New York Prabhu Dayal are a law enforcement matter, the US State Department has said.


Beed: 32 sonography centres shut

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Maharashtra Health Minister, in a meeting with Marathwada officials, has decided that the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Detection Act will be strictly enforced to curb incidents of foeticide in the state.


Sania Nehwal in final of Indonesia Open Super Series

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India's Saina Nehwal stormed into the final of the Indonesia Open Super Series on Saturday, defeating Cheng Shao-Chieh 21-14, 14-21, 21-17.


Paes-Bhupathi ousted from Wimbledon

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Indian veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi blew away a strong start to make a shock exit from the men's doubles event of the Wimbledon championships as they lost the second round 6-2, 3-6, 6-7, 4-6 to Arnaud Clement and Lukas Dlouhy on Saturday.


Federer, Nadal move into 4th round at Wimbledon

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams - players with a combined 12 Wimbledon titles - won in straight sets on Saturday to move into the fourth round.


Sachin replaces Ferrari with a Nissan GT-R 530

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Sachin Tendulkar may have sold his Ferrari 360 but he is not without a super car. According to sources and news reports, Sachin has already replaced his prancing horse with a Nissan GTR 530, a 530 horse-powered, four-wheel drive.


Vettel grabs 7th pole of season at Valencia

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Sebastian Vettel easily took pole position for the European Grand Prix after the Formula One leader continued his dominant season by securing a Red Bull 1-2 in qualifying on Saturday.


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