Monday, September 10, 2012

Andy Murray wins US Open 2012 to end Britain's 76-year long wait

Andy Murray wins US Open 2012 to end Britain's 76-year long wait

Andy Murray wins US Open 2012 to end Britain's 76-year long wait

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:14 PM PDT

As he stood on the precipice of history, three games from becoming the first British man to win a Grand Slam tournament since 1936, Andy Murray scowled.His expression matched the windy weather for thi...

Traffic cop beaten up by senior J&K minister's escorts in Srinagar

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:04 PM PDT

In a blatant abuse of power, a traffic policeman was beaten by a senior Jammu and Kashmir minister's escorts on Monday.

Did Jagadish Tytler incite mob during Thursday's clash outside Odisha Assembly?

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 01:23 PM PDT

Fresh footage has emerged of the Congress Party's Parivartan Rally held in Bhubaneswar last Thursday, which reportedly shows Jagadish Tytler, in charge of party's affairs in Odisha, asking the Congres...

Goa government orders shutdown of all 90 iron ore mines till further notice

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 12:34 PM PDT

The Goa government has temporarily suspended operations of all the working mines in the state, pending verification of documents relating to mining activity and environmental clearances. "It is necess...

Top cops from BJP-ruled states snubbed by Prime Minister?

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 12:10 PM PDT

Is the breakdown of relations between the ruling Congress and the BJP spilling into newer but volatile territory? In the recently concluded Annual Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Delhi,...

Pranab Mukherjee's son to contest father's seat

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 12:06 PM PDT

He could well step into his father's shoes but it will always be a tall order to match his father's legacy.

I share a good equation with Manmohan Singh: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to NDTV

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 11:49 AM PDT

In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Barkha Dutt former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said he had a very good equation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and they together have been able ...

Congress attacks national auditor (CAG), blames it for the wasted Monsoon session of Parliament

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 11:33 AM PDT

Escalating its attack on the Comptroller and Auditor General, the Congress on Monday virtually accused CAG Vinod Rai of working for the BJP. This was the strongest attack yet on the CAG and marks a sh...

Who funds India's political parties? Report says most donors anonymous

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 10:50 AM PDT

It is the best known secret of Indian politics. And it comes as no surprise that India's national, state and regional parties earned Rs 4,662 crore in the last seven years, mostly in form of donations...

Rahul Gandhi to visit troubled areas of Assam

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 10:12 AM PDT

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will visit the ethnic violence-hit areas of Assam on Tuesday. During his one day programme, Mr Gandhi will go to the trouble-torn districts including Dhubri and...

Nearly half of Indians think current economic conditions good: Pew

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:52 AM PDT

As they confront a slowing economy and political gridlock, three-fifth of Indians are dissatisfied with the ways things are working in their country, a 13 percentage point decline in satisfaction s...

Coal controversy: CBI shortlists people to be questioned

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:41 AM PDT

The Central Bureau of Investigation has shortlisted the people who are likely to be called for recording their statements in connection with five cases registered for alleged irregularities in allocat...

Jal satyagraha: Govt agrees to protesters' demand, will lower water level in dam

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:21 AM PDT

Fifty one villagers have stood in neck-deep water - their bodies shriveled, covered with rashes and with their skin peeling - for 17 days, forcing the Madhya Pradesh government to accept their demands...

Protests against Kudankulam nuclear plant intensify, one killed in police firing in Tuticorin: Latest developments

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:15 AM PDT

One person has reportedly died in police firing as protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu became more intense on a day that fuel was to be loaded in the first of two 1,000 m...

BJP downplays Shiv Sena's support to Sushma Swaraj as Prime Ministerial candidate, rules out split within NDA

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:11 AM PDT

The BJP has downplayed Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's statement that Sushma Swaraj is the only "deserving" BJP leader for the Prime Minister's post. BJP leader Arun Jaitley said the party will decide...

Poll: Unresponsive governments = Return of people's movements?

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Unresponsive governments = Return of people's movements?

Indian couple's custody battle in US: Govt asks for report

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:37 AM PDT

External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has asked the Indian embassy in the United States to report on an Indian couple's battle for custody of their child. The couple ,who is originally from West Benga...

Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi refuses to apply for bail, sent to jail till September 24

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:28 AM PDT

Sedition: Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi has been sent to jail by a Mumbai court till September 24 on charges of sedition. He can apply for bail, but has said he will not. The cartoonist wants the charge of...

Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi's arrest on sedition charges: Who said what

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:07 AM PDT

There is widespread outrage over the arrest of cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, who was arrested on Saturday on charges of sedition.

Kudankulam: Protesters jump into water to avoid tear gas; one killed in police firing in Tuticorin

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 05:58 AM PDT

Protesters near the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu reportedly jumped into the sea after the police fired tear gas in an attempt to control the large demonstration. One person was reportedly ki...

Noida erupts over land again, three injured as villagers clash with cops

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 05:08 AM PDT

Three people have been injured in clashes that broke out between villagers and policemen today in Delhi's suburb Noida.

Prime Minister's assets have not increased; only value gone up, clarifies his office

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 05:02 AM PDT

The Prime Minister's office has clarified there has been no increase in Manmohan Singh's assets in the last one year. In a statement released today, it said the value of PM's assets have only gone up.

Thought Raj will carry forward my cartoonist legacy: Bal Thackeray

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 04:47 AM PDT

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today said he thought nephew Raj Thackeray would carry forward his legacy as a cartoonist.

Bandra cops finally admit to blocking road near SRK's home

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 04:36 AM PDT

After days of denial, local police from the Bandra police station have finally admitted that the barricades outside Bollywood biggie Shah Rukh Khan's house was their handiwork. MiD DAY had reported...

14-year-old teen allegedly molested by juvenile board officer in West Bengal

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 04:35 AM PDT

A juvenile board officer was arrested for allegedly molesting a 14 year old girl in Murshidabad district in West Bengal. The accused was one of the officers investigating a rape case where the teen wa...
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