Monday, September 3, 2012

Cabinet clears SC/ST quota in job promotions

Cabinet clears SC/ST quota in job promotions

Cabinet clears SC/ST quota in job promotions

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:40 PM PDT

The Bill envisages quota-based promotions for SC/ST candidates in government jobs. The facility may be extended to OBCs in near future.

Coalgate: Mining firms with Cong, BJP links raided

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:00 PM PDT

CBI raids were on at 30 locations in ten cities including Kolkata, Patna, Hyderabad, Dhanbad, Nagpur and Mumbai.

Over 10,000 soldiers opt out of Indian Army

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:05 PM PDT

Antony said that 10,315 soldiers opted for premature retirement in 2011, while the figure for 2010 and 2009 was 7,249 and 7,499 respectively.

Live: LS adjourned till tomorrow over coalgate

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:15 PM PDT

The Rajya Sabha Chairperson said that protests in the House will not be televised.

Heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai, Thane worst hit

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:40 PM PDT

Parts of many areas like Bhiwandi, Kopri, Naupada, Bhayander, Dahanu and Kalyan were completely inundated.

Doors were locked from inside: Talwars' maid

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Talwars' maid Bharti Mandal said main doors of their house were locked from inside on the morning after the killings.

Delhi: Jilted lover goes on a spree, kills 5, self

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:14 PM PDT

He even shot the girl he loved for spurning his advances before taking his own life.

Pune: Police raid a party, face criticism

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:27 PM PDT

Over 300 people, mostly students, were detained in a party where alcohol was allegedly being served without a permit.

Raj Thackeray gets Sena backing, dragged to court

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:55 AM PDT

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar accused the Congress of outsourcing the governance to the MNS in Maharashtra.

Sri Lanka asks its citizens to not visit Tamil Nadu

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:45 AM PDT

Sri Lanka expressed regrets over "increasing number of instances of intimidation of Sri Lankan nationals visiting Tamil Nadu".

Nokia Lumia 920 to feature wireless charging: Report

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:09 PM PDT

Here is the leaked image showing the models (presumably Nokia Lumia 920, 820) on their charging pad.

Satyendra Nath Bose deserved Nobel: CERN chief

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:04 PM PDT

Rolf-Dieter Heuer, chief of CERN, said SN Bose's contribution to the study of particle physics was seminal.

Prince Harry happy to joke about naked Vegas pics

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 03:20 PM PDT

Harry made news around the world two weeks ago when the pictures of him naked with a young woman were printed in newspapers.

Man Utd, City on alert as Ronaldo unhappy at Real

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:10 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday said that he was "sad" at Real Madrid due to professional reasons.

IPL franchise Deccan Chargers up for sale?

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IPL franchise Deccan Chargers up for sale?Team owners reportedly mortgaged it to banks without BCCI's consent and are unable to sort out financial issues.

Ashwin, Kohli major gains for India

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Ashwin, Kohli major gains for IndiaOf the four younger players on whom there was much riding, India's lead spinner and No. 3 batsman emerged from the Test series with their reputations enhanced.

Does Tendulkar decide when Tendulkar retires?

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Does Tendulkar decide when Tendulkar retires?As of September 3, 2012, an out-of-sorts Sachin Tendulkar should be replaced by Ajinkya Rahane in Team India.

'Raaz 3' star Emraan says comedy isn't his thing

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:41 PM PDT

Emraan Hashmi, who's set to feature in the humorous Ghanchakkar, says he is uncomfortable with over-the-top comedy.

Salman, Prabhu Deva team up for another remake?

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:17 PM PDT

It was 2009 blockbuster film 'Wanted' that turned tables for Salman Khan in Bollywood again.

Son of Sardaar: Objectionable scenes to be removed

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:08 PM PDT

Sikhs had objected to a scene where Ajay is shown as a Sardar with the tattoo of Lord Shiva on his chest.

Shah Rukh Khan: You have to be tough to survive

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:10 AM PDT

Shah Rukh says he is taking back home some important things that he learnt during his short sojourn in the valley.

Scientology helped Tom Cruise audition for a wife

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:23 PM PDT

The Church of Scientology held secret auditions to find a girlfriend and future wife for actor Tom Cruise.

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan dies at 54

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:29 PM PDT

Michael Clarke Duncan, the hulking character who played a death row inmate in 'The Green Mile' died at age 54.

Sony won't compete on price in tablet market

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:03 PM PDT

Sony is also lithe enough and has enough research and development capability to compete against rivals.

Steve Jobs' monument to come up in St. Petersburg

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:16 PM PDT

The 200-kg sculpture will be installed near the student hostel and lit up in the evenings.

China's Baidu releases new mobile browser

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:56 PM PDT

Baidu said the newest version of its browser will support faster Internet access and downloads.

Karbonn launches Smart A18 phone at Rs 12,990

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:02 AM PDT

The phone features a 4.3-inch IPS screen and a 5 megapixel autofocus rear camera.

Paralympics: Girisha wins India's 1st medal

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:18 PM PDT

Girisha Nagarajegowda won a silver medal in the Men's High Jump F42 event.

Serena, Federer stroll into US Open quarters

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:06 PM PDT

Czech Republic's Andrea Hlavackova returns a shot to Serena Williams in their fourth-round match of the 2012 US Open.Serena was ruthless in her 6-0, 6-0 win over Hlavackova, while Federer got a walkover after Mardy Fish withdrew.
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