Wednesday, June 8, 2011

New fast attack craft joins Indian Navy

New fast attack craft joins Indian Navy

New fast attack craft joins Indian Navy

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India on Wednesday added a new warship to its fleet with the commissioning of a fast attack craft that can aid in anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea. The craft, INS Kabra, is named after an island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.


UP: 10 people get death sentence for dishonour killing

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Etah dishonour killing: Ten people – most of them from the same family – have been sentenced to death for murdering a young couple. The killing took place in a village in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh. The couple was killed as punishment for marrying against their families' wishes.


Ramdev's health deteriorates; doctors advise him to break fast

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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's health has started deteriorating as his fast for tougher anti-graft laws and bringing back black money from foreign nations, entered fifth day here today.


Anna Hazare gives govt Aug 15 ultimatum

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Anna Hazare latest news: As Anna Hazare arrived at Rajghat for a day-long hunger strike against corruption, a roar went up. And then pin-drop silence as he began to speak exhorting people gathered to fight what he called the second struggle for Independence. Even as he spoke, the crowds swelled by the hundreds at a time.


PM, Sonia didn’t visit those injured, says Sushma Swaraj

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Sushma Swaraj in Haridwar: Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj has reached Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar to meet yoga guru Baba Ramdev.


Tamil Nadu seeks economic sanctions against Sri Lanka

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Tamil Nadu Assembly today adopted a unanimous resolution seeking imposition of economic sanctions against Sri Lanka by India on issues concerning Tamils in the island nation, including alleged human rights violations.


Hackers join Ramdev's campaign

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Ramdev's supporters are not only those who you can see and hear. There are some others who are showing solidarity with the yoga guru by getting aggressive online. Some underground hackers have now become a part of the fight against corruption. What has fuelled their online rage is the way Ramdev and his supporters were forcefully evicted from the Ramlila Grounds in the wee hours on Sunday.


Archie goes desi, dances to Bollywood songs

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The iconic red-haired Archie, a comic book heartthrob with a perpetually hassled look and two girlfriends, will soon be dancing to Bollywood numbers in the book's Indian avatar published in Hindi and Malayalam. Seventy years after its birth in the United States, 12 titles of the popular Archie comics will be published this year in India.


2G scam: Kanimozhi’s bail rejected, mother breaks down

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Kanimozhi's bail rejected: Kanimozhi's mother, Rajathi Ammal, was in tears in court after her daughter's application for bail was rejected by the Delhi High Court.


India going through 'transparency revolution': Antony

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As the government tries to fight the perception that it is embedded with chronic corruption, Defence Minister AK Antony said today that the country is "passing through a revolution...a transparency revolution."


Delhi Police scans CCTV footage of Ramdev camp

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Delhi Police today said it has seized the footage of CCTVs installed at yoga guru Baba Ramdev's protest venue at Ramlila Ground as part of its investigations.


DMK says Ramdev is disguising 'Corporate Personality'

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Dubbing Baba Ramdev as a "saintly dressed corporate personality", the DMK today demanded a probe into the financial activities and accumulation of "huge wealth" and properties by the yoga guru. The party, a crucial ally of the Congress at the Centre, also proposed a debate of all parliamentary parties before the Monsoon session to discuss the issue of bringing back black money stashed in foreign banks.


Now, Papalal faces heat from the neighbours

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The trauma for 8 year-old Sonia, adopted by a Hindu couple, doesn't end. Now, the local community says they want this child out of this home and family, not because she is said to belong to another community, but because they allege that her foster father Papalal is using her as an excuse to victimise people in the area. Papalal has booked cases against 22 people here, alleging harassment.


Baba Ramdev's threat: Next time protesters will be armed

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Baba Ramdev fast: He sounded conciliatory yesterday, but Baba Ramdev is still fuming about the police action at his Delhi camp late on Saturday night. The aggressive Baba was back on Wednesday morning, warning the government that next time protesters would be armed and ready to retaliate. "We will build an army of 11,000 men and women," the Baba said.


US justifies 26/11 accused David Headley's plea deal

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Headley plea deal: The trial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Chicago-based businessman accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has come to an end in a court in Chicago. The jury will begin deliberations today. The verdict is expected soon.


Anna Hazare begins fast, announces second fight for Independence

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Anna Hazare latest news: A roar went up as activist Anna Hazare arrived at Rajghat for a day-long hunger strike against corruption. And then pin-drop silence as he began to speak exhorting people gathered to fight what he called the second struggle for Independence. Even as he spoke, the crowds swelled by the hundreds at a time.


2G scam: Now, Enforcement Directorate to brief JPC

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After the CBI chief and CAG deposing before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G probe, it's the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) turn today.


Vellore: Bus catches fire after accident, 22 dead

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In a major tragedy, 22 people were killed in a bus accident in Vellore in Tamil Nadu.


Lagarde arrives in India to muster support for IMF bid

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French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde promised on Tuesday to support emerging markets so wholeheartedly that a little part of her "would turn Indian" if she were elected head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).


NATGRID gets Cabinet approval

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After months of uncertainty, the government on Monday gave its in-principle approval to National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), which will facilitate robust information sharing among law enforcement agencies to combat terror threat at home and abroad.


Hasan Ali's bail plea hearing adjourned till June 17

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A Mumbai Sessions court has adjourned the hearing on the bail plea of Hasan Ali, accused of money laundering and tax evasion till June 17, a lawyer said.


Mumbai murders: Three detained and cop transferred

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Three suspects were detained in connection with the kidnapping and murder of four friends on a hillock of suburban Kurar even as the in-charge of the police station, in whose jurisdiction the gruesome incident occurred, has been transferred for his alleged laxity.


PM is a CEO reporting to an owner: Jaitley

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In a blistering attack on the government, the BJP today equated it with a corporate entity in which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is acting as the "CEO" on the orders of the "owner" of the company and said there were "structural contradictions" in the ruling dispensation.


Baba Ramdev's aide resurfaces, says wasn’t trying to flee

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Baba Ramdev's close aide, Acharya Balkrishna, surfaced in Haridwar today, three days after he went missing after the police crackdown at the Ramlila Maidan on Ramdev's supporters.


Karnataka CM, ministers get salary hike

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The monthly salary of Karnataka Chief Minister would jump two-and-a-half times while pay packets of ministers and legislators would double, as per an amendment bill passed in the state Legislative Assembly today.


2G scam: Kanimozhi’s bail rejected, mother breaks down

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Kanimozhi's bail rejected: Kanimozhi's mother, Rajathi Ammal, was in tears in court after her daughter's application for bail was rejected by a special court that's trying the 2G scam.


2G scam accused Karim Morani allocated a 'cooler, less dusty' prison cell

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Cineyug Films Director Karim Morani, arrested for his alleged role in the 2G spectrum scam and lodged in Tihar Jail, was today ordered by a special court to be put in a "cooler and less dusty" prison due to his frail health.


Cabinet Secretary's letter to ministers

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Under assault for the expansive corruption within his government, the Prime Minister has once again reminded ministers in his Cabinet to disclose their assets and liabilities and to cut themselves off from any business which include the government as a client.


Gorkhaland: Solution in sight?

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West Bengal government and the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJI) have claimed breakthrough in their talks over the vexed Gorkhaland issue, saying that an agreement has been reached between the two sides, which will allow for peace in the region after years of agitation and violence.


PM asks ministers to come clean on business interests

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Under assault for the expansive corruption within his government, the Prime Minister has once again reminded ministers in his cabinet to disclose their assets and liabilities and to cut themselves off from any business which include the government as a client. They've also been asked to divest themselves of all interests in businesses which depend on "licenses, permits, quotas and leases received or to be received from the government."


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