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India may scale down its Afghan operations
India is looking at options to scale down operations of its missions in Afghanistan in the wake of terror attacks.
Terrorism being fanned to destabilise economy: PC
Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that India's march towards a double digit growth is being hindered by terrorism and militancy.
Massive uproar in LS over eviction of MPs
Forcible eviction of seven RS MPs opposing the Women's Bill triggered pandemonium in the Lok Sabha.
Mulayam, Lalu not for no-trust motion 'as of now'
Mulayam Singh Yadav and Lalu Prasad have been the strongest opponents of the Women's Bill.
Poster case: Mayawati orders release of 4 arrested students
Reprimanding the police for the arrest and detention of four school students for allegedly discolouring her posters during Holi, UP Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday directed their 'immediate' rele ... |
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| Times Of India |
From 2011, an aptitude test for civil services
The candidates will have to appear in 2 objective-type papers having special emphasis on testing their "aptitude for civil services" as well as on "ethical and moral dimension of decision-making" unde ...
Which sport for your kid? Cheek swab can tell
For the first time in Asia, an Indian private lab is all set to launch the sports gene test that can tell whether your child is better suited for speed sports like sprinting or endurance sports like d ...
In 2 years, 72 lions die in Gir sanctuary
Narendra Modi says Asiatic lions are the pride of Gujarat and he won't part with them. But the animals seem to be endangered in their sole habitat.
N-liability Bill trips on compensation
The much-debated nuclear liability bill, critical to participation of US firms in atomic commerce with India, seems headed for the standing committee on energy with contradictions emerging over liabil ...
Women Reservation Bill's fate uncertain as revolt brews in BJP
Despite Rajya Sabha's endorsement, the Women's Reservation Bill may not face a smooth ride in Lok Sabha. BJP's support is critical. But the party ranks are angry over opposition to quota and over the ... |
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| The Telegraph |
Enter, the risk-taker Iron Lady
New Delhi, March 9: Perhaps it was the images of bill opponents being lifted out of the House that prompted the question.
Knight with torment taint
Patna, March 9: Forget quotas, the bill has the power to change hearts too.
Quota war there, battlefield here
Calcutta, March 9: Mamata Banerjee's anxiety to use the women's bill to appeal to her new-found Muslim vote bank forced her party to stay away from voting in the Rajya Sabha today.
Safe but at Maya's mercy
New Delhi, March 9: On paper, a wafer-thin majority of four and a cushion of 21. On the ground, a dreaded "supporter" called Mayavati.
One who said nay
New Delhi, March 9: When the tally at the end of today's voting flashed "1 Nay" and many "Ayes" on the screen, the question on top of the minds of Rajya Sabha members was: Who had said no? |
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| Rediff |
To clear partymen confusion, Sonia to host dinner
Preparing for the second phase of the battle on the women's reservation bill, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has called her partymen for a dinner on Thursday to 10 Janpath to give them a pep-talk on ...
Austin celebrates a champion of Indian classical music
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain will join the Indian-American community in Austin and leading Texas lawmakers March 6 to honor Arunachala 'Raj' Nagarajan for his nearly four-decade-old commitment to ...
Shoe-thrower scribe apprehends life threat
A journalist, who had hurled a shoe at Union Home Minister P Chidamabaram, on Wednesday alleged he was roughed up outside a Delhi court following the hearing in anti-Sikh riots cases against Congress ...
Anti-suicide campaigner ends life for Telangana
After students and youth, journalists have also joined the list of those committing suicide in support of a separate Telangana state.
Mamata meets Sonia, explains TC's stand
A day after the Trinamool Congress abstained from voting on women's reservation bill in the Rajya Sabha, party supremo Mamata Banerjee tonight met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and explained her par ... |
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| CNN-IBN |
Cong-Lalu deal: No-trust move put on hold
Lalu and Mulayam have backed out of a no-trust motion against the UPA govt.
Sonia seeks Mamata's assurance on women's bill vote
Gandhi had expressed surprise at Banerjee's objections to the bill.
FMCG, big corporates start hiring | IIM-C grad bags Rs 1.6 cr offer
Jobs are back as the economy shows sure signs of getting back on track.
Chat@ 4:30 pm: With Hitesh Oberoi, COO, Naukri.com
India is set to create close to a million new jobs in 2010-2011.
Apologise and return: Govt tells suspended MPs
However, the MPs have refused to apologise and may move court of law. |
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| DNAIndia |
Microsoft Research will digitise heritage sites in 3D images
P Anandan, a computer vision imagery scientist and founder MD of Microsoft Research India, spoke to DNA about the mission and challenges ahead of Microsoft Research in India.
Saurav-Dipika in final of the Chennai Open
The other Indian combinations (Dipika-Joshna Chinnappa as well as Ghosal-Harinderpal Singh Sandhu), however, went down fighting in the women's and men's doubles matches, respectively.
Steel firms may raise prices 30%
Coking coal prices are up 55%, while iron ore is expected to be 30% dearer in FY11.
Footballers from war-ravaged Afghanistan win everyone's heart
What's more fascinating is that the team comprises four Russian players, notwithstanding the tumultuous past the two countries have shared.
Play more on clay: Ramesh Krishnan
Former Davis Cupper and one of India's best ever singles player Ramesh Krishnan feels the country is lagging behind in producing quality players due the lack of clay surfaces. |
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| Reuters India |
Google stands behind plan to stop China censorship
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google has not changed its decision to stop censoring its Chinese search site even if it means leaving that market, a senior executive told a U.S. Congressional panel on Wednesd ...
Congress faces turmoil over women's bill
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's ruling Congress party officials met on Wednesday to resolve a political standoff over a contentious women's quota bill after two of its allies quit and left the governmen ...
INTERVIEW - Russia sees over $10 bln in deals with India
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia plans to sign over $10 billion worth of deals with India during the visit of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin later this week, Putin's deputy, Sergei Sobyanin, told Reuters in a ...
Q+A - Top issues in India, Russia relations
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Thursday to reaffirm ties with Moscow's Cold War ally, lining up billions of dollars in mainly defence deals to be s ...
UK academy aids study to regain climate data trust
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's science academy said on Wednesday it would take part in a review of U.N. climate science intended to restore trust after a 2007 report was found to have exaggerated eviden ... |
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| Financial Times |
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Politics over Swami Nityanand sex scandal
Until 8 days ago, it was a sex scandal, but today, it's spiralling into a major political issue. After a Tamil news channel aired scandalous footage of spiritual guru Nityananda Swami, both the Karnat ...
Goa drug cops brought to book
Goa police on Wednesday (March 10) booked two policemen including an inspector for criminal conspiracy and corruption for their alleged nexus with drug peddlers. Deputy Inspector General of Police Rav ...
CBI stands by Lalu Prasad in DA case
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday (March 10) stood by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad, who has parted ways with the UPA Government, in the Supreme Court by opposing rpt o ...
Open Nitish-Sharad Yadav war hits JD (U)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his party chief Sharad Yadav on Wednesday (March 10) ruled out any split in the JD (U) over the Women's Reservation Bill but admitted there were differences in th ...
Not involved in drug case: Atala
Alleged druglord Atala on Wednesday (March 10) said that he is not involved in the drug trade and neither is he a part of the drug mafia-police nexus. While being taken away the alleged drug lord said ... |
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| Sify |
Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri
The nation's top health official challenged insurers on Wednesday to join President Barack Obama's push to overhaul the medical system, arguing that if the effort fails it will hurt them as well
US team to train at London university before games
The U.S. Olympic team will prepare and train for the 2012 London Games at a university complex near the athletes' village.
Clinton, Gates say US help abroad improves image
Bill Clinton and Bill Gates have told a Senate panel that U.S. investments in fighting AIDS, malaria and other diseases in underdeveloped nations play a vital role in improving America's image
OnLive game streaming service to start in June
In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to "stream" popular games over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
Police probe Toyota Prius crash in NYC suburb
A New York police official says Toyota wants a Prius that was involved in a crash — but his department is "not prepared to release it just yet." |
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| Hindustan Times |
UPSC prelims to change, test aptitude
The first big reform in the way India selects its civil servants is around the corner. The Govt has decided to replace the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination with the Civil Service Aptitude ...
Lok Sabha to take up women’s quota bill after Budget vote
The Rajya Sabha was easy compared to what awaits the women’s bill in the Lok Sabha. The Govt, therefore, is unlikely to put it to vote there before the crucial finance bill (Budget) is out of the way, ...
Mamata meets Sonia, explains TC's absention from voting
A day after Trinamool Congress abstained from voting on women's reservation bill in Rajya Sabha, party supremo Mamata Banerjee met Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday night and explained her ...
No quotas within quota, no threat to Govt: Moily
Unfazed by threats of withdrawl of support by allies like SP and RJD, the government ruled out providing 'quota within quota' for OBCs and Muslims in the Women's Reservation Bill and said there was no ...
Gorshkov deal finalised at $2.3 billion
After a three-year long renegotiation, the fresh price of Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier was today finalised at $2.35 billion by the government, a day ahead of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ... |
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| OneIndia |
Ban on Burqa is an invasion of privacy: EU chief
Strasbourg, Mar 8: Amidst the uproar on the ban of burqa in the European contries, a European rights chief said on Sunday, Mar 7 said that imposing a ban on the full Islamic veil would alienate Muslim ...
6.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey
Kovancilar, Mar 8: A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey in the wee hours of Monday, Mar 8 killing at least 41 people and trapping many under the rubble of destroyed buildings.The earthquake r ...
J&K: Top Hizbul militant killed in an encounter
Jammu, Mar 8: In fresh gun battle between the security forces and the militants, a top Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed in an encounter in Doda district, police said on Monday, Mar 8. The self-st ...
India's top CEOs believe 8pc growth is possible
New Delhi, Mar 8: Majority of the country's top CEOs have expressed confidence that India is capable of growing between 8 to 8.5 per cent in 2010-11.In a survey conducted by the Confederation of India ...
MF Husain surrenders Indian passport
Dubai, Mar 8: Renowned artist MF Husain has surrended his Indian passport to the country's mission in Doha, according to media report on Monday, Mar 8.A newspaper report said that Husain went to the c ... |
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