Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Army Captain’s death: Antony orders new probe

Army Captain’s death: Antony orders new probe

Army Captain’s death: Antony orders new probe

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Defence Minister A K Antony has ordered a new probe into the mystery death of Captain Sumit Kohli in 2006. Captain Kohli, who was serving with the 18 Rashtriya Rifles, was found dead with gunshot wounds in his room in the military barracks in Lolab.


Amit Jethwa murder case: BJP MP’s nephew arrested

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Shiva Solanki, nephew of BJP MP Dinu Solanki was today arrested from near the Rajkot airport in connection with the murder of RTI activist and green crusader Amit Jethwa. "We have arrested Shiva Solanki, from near the Rajkot airport while he was on his way to Mumbai," said Police Crime Branch Chief Mohan Jha.


Will PDP leader Madani get bail today?

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A fast track sessions court in Bangalore will on Tuesday resume the hearing on the bail plea of Kerala PDP leader and 2008 Bangalore blasts accused Abdul Nasser Madani. If the bail is granted, Madani will be released from judicial custody.


It's official, Haleem is Hyderabadi

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Hyderabad is celebrating its legacy. And this Ramzan just got better, with Haleem now officially called Hyderabadi Haleem. It has now been awarded the 'Geographical Indication Certificate' which means Hyderabadi Haleem joins the ranks of Tirupati laddu, Darjeeling tea, Goan feni and Banaras silk.


Now a 'Rancho' school comes up in Bihar

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A school for the poor in Bihar, inspired by Rancho's iconic school in Bollywood blockbuster "3 Idiots", has been opened by a scientist to teach complex science theories through games and interactive workshops.


Tension in Srinagar, curfew imposed after clashes

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Curfew in Srinagar - There's tension in Kashmir once again after four youths were killed in clashes with security forces on Monday. Curfew has been clamped in eight police station areas in Srinagar city as violent protests continued till late last night, police sources said.


Mumbai oil slick: Probe finds MV Khalijia to blame

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Nearly a month after the collision of two cargo ships, MV Khalijia and MSC Chitra, off the Mumbai coast resulted in a massive oil slick, the inquiry by the Director General of shipping has found that the MV Khalijia was mainly responsible for the accident.


Car breaches Rahul Gandhi's convoy

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In an instance of security lapse, a car entered Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's convoy while he was being driven to the airport in Kolkata on Monday evening on his way to board a Delhi-bound flight.


All-India bandh call by trade unions: Bengal, Kerala worst hit

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Nine major trade unions have called for a 24-hour long nationwide bandh today to protest against price rise and other issues like disinvestment of public sector, retrenchment and entry of foreign capital in retail market. Kolkata seems to be the worst-hit due to the strike as of now, with more than 100 flights cancelled by major carriers.


BJP-JMM to form Jharkhand govt, Munda likely to be CM

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Jharkhand could have a new government soon with a deal between the BJP and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The JMM is said to have assured the BJP unconditional support and the party is likely to submit a letter of support to the Governor today.


Mumbai oil spill: Probe blames Khalijia?

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Nearly a month after two cargo ships collided off the Mumbai coast causing a massive oil slick, an inquiry has found MV Khalijia - the ship that was grounded - was to blame for the accident.


J&K: 7 militants killed in two separate encounters

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According to latest reports from Jammu and Kashmir, seven militants have been killed in two separate encounters. Four militants were killed by the Army in Gurez sector in an ongoing operation while three militants were killed in Hafruda forest in Kupwara district.


Indian Navy ship thwarts piracy bid in Gulf of Aden

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Somali and Yemeni pirates' attempt to hijack for ransom Indian cargo vessels, sailing off the Somalia coast, was thwarted by an Indian warship, a Navy spokesperson said in New Delhi on Monday. INS Delhi, a guided missile destroyer, was assisting the merchant ships that were sailing through the Gulf of Aden when the armed sea brigands made the attempt on one of the 12 ships in the formation yesterday.


Can't say I shall shut up every minister, says PM

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Public differences between the party and the government, and more often between senior Congress leaders have created several controversies – like the Home Minister being criticized by Digvijaya Singh and Janardhan Dwivedi for his remarks on saffron terror. For the first time, the Prime Minister has commented on the spats. "I can't say that I will shut up every colleague in my cabinet," he told a group of editors.


Bihar: Nitish for central forces in all polling booths

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Election Commission should ensure deployment of central forces at all polling booths during the Assembly polls in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Monday. Kumar told reporters here that the Election Commission should take effective steps for holding free, fair, peaceful and fear-free polls.


Maoists, police exchange fire in Orissa

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Orissa police have seized a laptop and arms after a fierce exchange of fire with the Maoists in a dense forest at the border of Keonjhar and Jajpur districts on Monday, official sources said. Acting on intelligence inputs, a team of elite anti-Naxal Special Operation Group (SOG) and police raided a hideout of the ultras in Rebana forest on Monday following which the encounter began.


In three homes, quiet gratitude marks policemen's welcome

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It was in prayer that she sought refuge while her son was missing; and when he returned home eight days later, unharmed by his captors, it was to a temple that she took him first. The ardent thanks offered by Trainee Sub-Inspector Rupesh Kumar Sinha merged with the priest's chants. "I used to die every moment when I was held captive. I was worried about my family as they would have been devastated had I died," said Sinha.


PM takes on Supreme Court over free grain order

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His economy of words only amplified what the Prime Minister makes of his government receiving instructions from the Supreme Court on how to tackle the rotting food grain that's become a national sore point. "The Supreme Court should not get into the realm of policy formulation," said Dr Manmohan Singh.


Showcause notice to PMO for non-compliance of CIC orders

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The Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show-cause notice to the Prime Minister's Office regarding "non-compliance" of its order relating to disclosure of union ministers' assets.


Homi N Sethna passes away

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Former Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman and the guiding force behind India's first nuclear test, Homi Nusserwanji Sethna, died at his Malabar Hills residence here after a prolonged illness, family members said.


Six phase polling in Bihar from October 21

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The Central Election Commission, on Monday, announced the schedule for Bihar Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner SY Qureshi said the six-phase Bihar polls will start from October 21. The dates for next phases are: October 24, October 28, November 1, November 9 and November 20.


India needs adequate precautions for China: PM

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India has to take adequate precautions but not give up hope of peaceful resolution of issues with China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said today in reaction to "pinpricks" by Beijing on Jammu and Kashmir and other issues.


Punjab to allow women to stay with husbands in jails

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Wives of prisoners in Punjab will soon be allowed a brief stay with their husbands in jails, a minister said on Monday. The new jails, which are under construction in the state, are having special barracks for the purpose, Jail Minister Hira Singh Gabria said. He said this facility will be extended on humanitarian grounds to those prisoners who had been staying in jail for several years and even the newly weds who landed themselves in prison.


Impossible to distribute free foodgrain: Centre to Supreme Court

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Additional Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran submitted to a Bench comprising Justices Dalveer Bhandari and Deepak Verma that wrong reports were appearing in a section of the press giving an impression that the government wants to have a confrontation with the judiciary on the issue.


Ishrat Jahan case: Won't interfere, says Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Gujarat High Court to consider and pass appropriate order for constituting a separate Special Investigation Team (SIT) for probing the case relating to killing of Ishrat Jahan in an encounter. A bench comprising Justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar also asked the High Court to consider the application filed by apex court-appointed SIT, headed by former CBI director R K Raghvan, expressing inability to probe the case.


India’s growing economy creats a new generation of millionaires

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From luxury malls selling sparkling jewels to top of the range motor vehicles, India's new rich are keen to spend their wealth. The wealth of Asia's high net worth individuals those with liquid assets of at least $1 million jumped 31 percent last year to $9.7 trillion, surpassing Europe's $9.5 trillion, according to a report by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Capgemini.


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