Friday 3rd September, 2010
Sharath Kamal drops two places to 41 in latest rankings
India's top paddler Sharath Kamal fell two places from 39 to 41 in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Rankings.
Muslims to take pledge against terrorism
Tens of thousands of Muslims will collect in Kerala Monday to take a pledge against terrorism on the 26th night of Ramadan in which organisers say will be one of the largest such gatherings in the world.
Farooque Sheikh joins CID Gallantry awards jury
Versatile actor Farooque Sheikh has been roped in to select candidates for the second edition of CID Gallantry Awards.
Kidnapped cop's body found, fate of other hostages unknown
Bombay News.NetThe hostage crisis in Bihar deepened Friday with the bullet-riddled body of Lucas Tete found in a forest and uncertainty continuing about the fate of his three colleagues kidnapped by Maoists along with him five days ago.
Siddharth Malhotra's next father-daughter comedy
Bombay News.NetSiddharth Malhotra, who wanted to team up with Kajol for his second film after 'We Are Family', will now make a father-daughter comedy with Rishi Kapoor.
Games lane violators to be fined Rs.2,000
Bombay News.NetDelhi traffic police Friday said a stiff fine of Rs.2,000 would be imposed on people entering the clearly marked Commonwealth Games lanes on city roads from Sep 20. The notification would be published by Sep 20.
Dengue review meeting's focus on coordination: Azad
Bombay News.NetA meeting Friday to review the increasing dengue cases in the capital, which hosts Commonwealth Games Oct 3-14, focused on bringing coordination between various agencies to control the outbreak, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
Maoist killing of policeman shocks Jharkhand
Bombay News.NetPoliceman Lucas Tete's killing by Maoists has sent shock waves across Jharkhand with people condemning the 'cowardly' act of the Left-wing rebels. The wife of another abducted policeman from Jharkhand, Ehsan Khan, has threatened to commit suicide if her husband is killed.
School files complaint on illegal confinement of students
Bombay News.NetSt John's High School, one of the oldest schools here for boys, has lodged a complaint against two people, including a state official, for illegally confining five minor students and forcing them to record statements against the school management, police said Friday.
Increasing access to government data our goal: US official
Bombay News.NetAn Indian-origin US official Friday said that providing information on the web to increase access to official data is a priority for the American government.
Spare the children, re-open schools in Kashmir
Bombay News.NetAs India observes Teachers Day this weekend, it is time to spare a thought for the Kashmiri students who are not in school.
Rajasthan inks MoU with IFC to atttract private investment
Bombay News.NetThe Rajasthan government Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract private investment, generate opportunities for small businesses and support job creation in the state.
India's slum population to be over 93 million in 2011
Bombay News.NetIndia's slum population is projected to rise to 93.06 million by 2011, or 7.75 percent of the total population, say a report of an expert committee set up by the housing and urban poverty alleviation ministry.
Forest rights panel on Uttar Pradesh visit from Saturday
Bombay News.NetThe special committee set up jointly by the union Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to enquire into the status of implementation of Forest Rights Act in the country is arriving on a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh Saturday.
General Motors to commission powertrain engine plant
Bombay News.NetGeneral Motors India Friday said it will commission a 160,000-unit powertrain engine plant at its Talegaon manufacturing facility in Maharashtra by this year-end.
Former army man lynched in West Bengal
Bombay News.NetA former army major was lynched by a mob in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Friday after he allegedly misbehaved with a woman, police said.
Suzlon bags contract for 30 mw wind turbine in Rajasthan
Bombay News.NetThe country's largest wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy Friday said it has won a 30 MW wind turbine order from Bhubaneswar-based mineral developer Altrade Group.
SGPC polls not possible in coming months
Bombay News.NetDespite hype by the ruling Akali Dal in Punjab regarding elections to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the mini-parliament of Sikh religion, the polls do not seem possible in the coming months.
Tide Water Oil FPO after government confirms Andrew Yule stake
Bombay News.NetTide Water Oil Co (India) would decide on a follow-on public offer (FPO) only after the government formally confirms that the state-owned Andrew Yule & Co will not divest its 26 percent stake in the company, a top official said here Friday.
NSW pacer Hazlewood raring to fire in India with an eye on the Ashes
Bombay News.NetNew South Wales pacer Josh Hazlewood is thrilled over the prospect of going on tour with Australia to India.
Repeal army's special powers in Kashmir: Civil society team
Bombay News.NetDescribing the situation in Kashmir as 'critical and tragic', a delegation from the civil society, which visited the valley recently, Friday called for the immediate withdrawal of the contentious Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir.
I'm looking my best now: Bipasha Basu
Bombay News.NetShe hit the gym with a vengeance when a tabloid infamously declared her 'fat'. Now Bipasha Basu, who completes 10 years in filmdom, says she is here to stay with her rigorously achieved best look ever.
India conveys concerns over Chinese presence in PoK
Bombay News.NetIndia has conveyed its concerns to Beijing on Chinese activities in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Azad meets Delhi Health Minister, reviews rise in dengue cases
Bombay News.NetUnion Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad held a meeting with Delhi Health Minister Kiran Walia on Friday to review the situation arising out of rise in dengue cases, which has become a concern for the Government prior to the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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