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Thu, 19 May 2011
‘If Mumbai attack suspects in Pakistan are freed, India is at fault' 
- The Hindu
‘If Mumbai attack suspects arrested in Pakistan are freed, India is at fault'
It was Shahbaz vs. Malik in court, while Hafiz Saeed walked free - The Hindu
The Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province and the federal Interior Minister blamed each other for jeopardising appeals filed by the government before the Supreme Court against the Jun...
Respect Pakistan’s sovereignty, China tells the U.S. - The Hindu
Two countries agree deal for 50 JF-17 fighter jets during Pakistan Prime Minister's visit to Beijing, signalling growing Chinese support to Islamabad
‘We have some contacts with bad guys and perhaps one of them did it' - The Hindu
Pakistan's National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister, Mahmud Ali Durrani, on the 2008 bombing of the Indian Embassy in Kabul
Wall Street hits resistance; LinkedIn soars in debut - Economic Times
US stocks edged higher, with LinkedIn one of the few standouts in an otherwise lackluster session as its shares doubled in their trading debut.
RBI rejects banks' plea to recast part of MFI exposure - Economic Times
Banks keen to rejig securitised paper they had bought from microfinance institutions.
Cyber fraud: How to avoid falling prey to online scams - Economic Times
The biggest concern for online customers is the possible theft of their online credentials. Here's how you can guard against them.
Tips to handle the mess your colleagues drag you into - Economic Times
Your job is to do justice to your work profile, not spend time on things that are not worthy of your intellect and position.
Former IMF chief wins bail; succession race rages - Economic Times
Dominique Strauss-Kahn was granted bail on Thursday but faced another night in a New York jail, hours after he quit as head of the IMF.
Q&A: Realty - Economic Times
ET expert answers reader queries on real estate investments.
Villa in Gurgaon fetches Rs 7.7 crore - Economic Times
In a recent transaction in Gurgaon, a 301 sqm plot was transacted at 7.70 cr. Located at Golf Course Road, the villa is a part of Emaar MGF project.
Gammell extends deadline for Cairn-Vedanta deal - Economic Times
"The two cos have agreed to extend the closing date of their sale and purchase agreement in order to secure the necessary consents and approvals from the govt of India to complete the transaction," Cairn Energy said in a statement.
How to avoid falling prey to online scams - Economic Times
Most internet frauds result from poor customer awareness. Here?s how you can guard against them.
TN govt may delete references to Karunanidhi in school books - Indian Express
Moves are on to remove the anthem for the World Classical Tamil Conference penned by Karunanidhi.
BSY, Speaker must go, says Oppn - Indian Express
The argument suggests the BJP should change Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa
RIL, AmEx in talks to form JV for payment gateway - Economic Times
"The company is in discussions with American Express, and are exploring a wide range of finance related services," said one of the people close to the development.
US backs aid to Pakistan despite public opposition - Times of India
A Fox News poll showed only 16 per cent considered Pak as a US ally in the war on terror, against 74 per cent who did not consider Pak a friend.
L&T Q4 profit up 17.25% at 1,686.21 crore - Economic Times
Infrastructure major Larsen and Toubro reported a 17.25% growth in standalone net profit to 1,686.21 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
DMA Yellow wins repackaging deal for Unilever's Rin - Economic Times
More than 10 branding agencies including Holmes & Marchant, Singapore and PI Global, London, were in the fray and each presented a design.
Cryolor's unit to go on stream - The Hindu
The new manufacturing facility set up by Cryolor Asia Pacific, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Cryolor S.A. of France, which is part of the Air Liquide Group, will go on stream on Friday. Air Liquide...
Ras Al Khaimah invites Indian investment in infrastructure - The Hindu
Power, desalination, airports, ports and rail systems are the potential areas
Michelin's Chennai unit on track - The Hindu
The manufacturing facility of French tyre major Michelin in India near Chennai is on track and the first phase of operations will commence from 2012 November, Michelin's Head of global operations...
Nod for NLC's new power project - The Hindu
The Union Cabinet on Thursday cleared the proposal for setting up a Rs.5,907-crore lignite-based thermal power project by Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) in Tamil Nadu. “The Cabinet...
Thank people, Jayalalithaa urges her party legislators - The Hindu
Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Jayalalithaa has urged party MLAs and those who lost the elections to thank people in their respective consti...
Naam Thamizhar Katchi plea to Jayalalithaa - The Hindu
The Naam Thamizhar Katchi (NTK) has urged Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to get a resolution passed in the Assembly demanding an independent, international enquiry into the killing of Tamils in Sri L...
Nifty support likely to come at 5350 levels - Economic Times
Positional traders should expect the Nifty to take support at 5350, which, if breached, will fade hopes of recovery.
Glaring errors in CBI's list of country's most wanted - Times of India
TOI investigations in Hyderabad showed Shahed Bilal, alleged commander of HuJI, is dead. But his name figures on the CBI most wanted list.
Court quashes Indrabi's detention - The Hindu
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Aasiya Indrabi's detention under Public Safety Act on Thursday. Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir quashed directed the State...
Sensex snaps 3-day fall, but rising costs worry mkt - Economic Times
Sensex snapped a three-day fall on Thursday and rose 0.3% tracking firm global markets, but investors continued to fret over rising borrowing costs.
1950 should be Army Chief's year of birth, deems Vahanvati - The Hindu
The controversy surrounding the year of birth of Chief of the Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, now appears to have entered the home stretch with Attorney-General G.E. Vahanvati having tendered his...
Missing girl found at hospital - The Hindu
Six-year-old Tamanna, who was reported missing from the Marina Beach on May 11, was abandoned at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital here by unidentified persons on Thursday. On informatio...
JD(S), Left, RLD want Yeddyurappa, Bopaiah to quit - The Hindu
The Janata Dal (Secular), the Left parties and the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and Assembly Speaker K.G. Bopa...
Work on bridge across Adyar stopped - The Hindu
The Highways Department was forced to halt work on a bridge across the Adyar river near Tambaram following objections by the Ministry of Defence that a portion of land reportedly belonging to it wa...
2nd error strike on Wanted list - Indian Express
1993 accused: CBI suspends Inspector, transfers 2 officers; entire list is under review
Man murdered, house ransacked - The Hindu
He used to serve as watchman on request from house owners
MFs line up short-term plans to woo investors - Economic Times
Falling returns in debt, equity markets prompt retail investors & cos to park money in FMPs.
Bhatta-Parsaul: No bodies, only burnt plastic, cowdung says Lab - Indian Express
Preliminary forensic report on the six soil samples have not indicated any presence of human remains.
No bodies, only burnt plastic, cowdung: Lab - Indian Express
The samples, instead, reveal the presence of molten synthetic material and cowdung ash
Hasan Ali got Rs 14cr as kickback for a Boeing-Air India deal in 1986-87: ED - Times of India
ED points to a sudden increase in Ali's bank deposits in 2006. It states bank deposits show an increase of over $1.38bn in less than four months.
Education fair begins today - The Hindu
The seventh edition of the Education Plus Career Fair will begin in the city on Friday at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam.Following the inaugural, to be addressed by top educationist...
Raghuram Rajan in RBI's new Guv list - Indian Express
Rajan has been an honorary economic adviser to the Prime Minister since November 2008.
Next Governor of RBI: Raghuram Rajan a candidate - Indian Express
His three-year tenure ends on September 4, 2011
Rich haul of national awards for Tamil film artists - The Hindu
Kollywood bags award for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Lyrics
31 Myanmarese freedom-fighters freed - The Hindu
Thirty-one Arakanese and Karen ‘freedom fighters' from Myanmar were released from the Alipore Presidency Correctional Home here on Thursday, having been detained for more than 13 years on th...
With 44-strong team, Mamata enters Writers Buildings today - Indian Express
Bengal: Swearing-in at 1.01 pm; Cong to join govt; Buddha to attend
Severance packages new buzzword among would-be India Inc CEOs - Economic Times
Now, it is not just CEOs, severance packages are also being designed for the top four to five positions in a company.
Swiss give leads in Denel payoffs case - Indian Express
Fresh leads and names of two Indian businessmen have emerged as possible conduits in the case of alleged payoffs to South African defence firm Denel
4 policemen, 20 naxalites killed in clashes - The Hindu
Four police personnel, including two Special Police Officers and over 20 naxalites were killed in two different encounters in Gadchiroli district on Thursday, police said. “At around...
Devvarman a/c hacked for doughnuts - Indian Express
14 illegal transactions in two days totalled $287; 80 items bought from a dollar store
Chennai Super Kings launches official merchandise - The Hindu
Fans gather for a glimpse of R. Ashwin and Anirudha Srikkanth
Mamata sends colleague to invite Buddhadeb - The Hindu
Even as the final touches were being given to preparations for the swearing-in ceremony on Friday of Mamata Banerjee and her new Council of Ministers, the Trinamool Congress chief sent an emissary...
RIL stock no longer on most-wanted list of MFs - Economic Times
Uncertainty over RIL stock's direction over the next one year threatens to weigh down the overall returns of their equity schemes.
Chidambaram must quit: BJP - The Hindu
The errors in the list of India's “most wanted” sent to Pakistan soon after the killing of al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden were on Thursday cited by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ...
Second goof-up: CBI cracks the whip - The Hindu
An inspector of police has been suspended and a Superintendent of Police and a Deputy SP of Delhi's Interpol wing transferred following the second goof-up in the “50 Most Wanted” list...
‘Borders of Israel, Palestine shoule be based on 1967 lines’ - The Hindu
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday said that the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed land swaps.“The United States believes tha...
Strategies of repression and diversions will not work: Obama - The Hindu
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday warned Arab rulers that “strategies of repression and diversions” will not work anymore and they must hear the voices of their people.&ldq...
Toshiba To Acquire Smart Grid Tech Firm, Landis+Gyr, For $2.3 Billion - TechCrunch
Toshiba — the diversified tech company best known for its consumer electronics, lighting and HVAC systems — is coming after the smart grid market in Europe and the U.S. with the acquisition of a Swiss smart grid tech firm, Landis+Gyr. Toshiba announced a commitment to acquire Landis+Gyr for $2.3 billion today. The company makes power distribution, metering and smart home software and systems, which will supplement Toshiba's utility-related offerings and give Toshiba reach into new markets in Europe, the U.S., China, India and Brazil, where Landis+Gyr has already gained some traction, according to a company statement (link, above). While Toshiba sells hardware used by utilities — in substations, on poles and transmission lines, for example — this is ...
Wall Street rises; LinkedIn soars in debut - Economic Times
US stocks rose for a second day, but mixed economic data kept confidence in the recovery on shaky ground even as LinkedIn's shares surged.
Rana trial: US seeks visa copies, probe documents - Indian Express
US govt has requested Home Ministry for certain specific documentation that surfaced during Indian probe.
Borders of Israel, Palestine should be based on 1967 lines: Barack Obama - DNA India
Obama on Thursday said that the borders of Israel and Palestine should be ased on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed land swaps.
Q&A: Mark Stoleson, CEO, Legatum - Business Standard
Twenty-five-year-old Legatum is a multi-billion dollar global fund managing proprietary capital.
Lady Gaga beats Oprah Winfrey to become world's most powerful celeb - DNA India
The 25-year-old singer, who earned more than £60 million over the past year, topped the annual list by Forbes, which awarded her the accolade in part due to her large online following.
Ashok Leyland to invest Rs.1,000 cr on operations - Economic Times
Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland Ltd will invest around Rs.1,000 crore this fiscal on its own operations as well as on its joint ventures.
L&T rethinks its electricals arm sale plan - Business Standard
A couple of months after it began negotiations with potential suitors to sell its electricals and automation (E&A) division, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is changing its stance.
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RBI: Difficult to deliver on 4.6% fiscal deficit target - Business Standard
Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao on Thursday said India would find it difficult to achieve its fiscal deficit target this year, unless it made adjustments to account for the rise in fuel and fertiliser prices.
Terror charges against 4 Punjabis in Germany - Hindustan Times
The German authorities have framed charges against four Sikh men for conspiring to kill Radha Soami Satsang Beas head Gurinder Singh in Vienna (Austria) last year, even as their families in Punjab have expressed disbelief over their alleged involvement in terror activities. Manpreet Randhawa reports.
Ranchi: IG held guilty of assaulting judge - Indian Express
Three years after she allegedly assaulted a judge, IG Nirmala Choudhary was held guilty by CAT.
Undeclared jewellery does not belong to me: actor - The Hindu
Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba, detained at the airport here on Wednesday on arrival from France for not declaring jewellery estimated to be worth over Rs. 31 lakh, has claimed the ornamen...
Top U.K. award for Indian doctors - The Hindu
Two teams of medical professionals from India were awarded top honours at the British Medical Journal Group Awards distributed on Wednesday. The award for ‘Medical Team in a Cri...
Q&A: Aroon Purie, Chairman, India Today Group - Business Standard
Aroon Purie is not your average garrulous media baron.
Private hospitals seek government intervention - The Hindu
To sort out the impasse in clearing biomedical waste
L&T net jumps 17% Rs 4,000-cr capex this year - Business Standard
Larsen and Toubro’s (L&T) standalone net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31 jumped by 17.25 per cent to Rs 1,686 crore, despite a surge in commodity prices and raw materials.
Welikada prisoners launch hunger strike - The Hindu
A section of inmates at the Welikada prison here have launched a hunger strike since Thursday morning, complaining about the arbitrary release of some fellow prisoners under a common amnesty to co...
GSAT-8 launch on May 21 - The Hindu
After losing two communication satellites last year, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) looks forward to the launch of its communication satellite, GSAT-8, at 2.08 a.m. (IST) on May 21....
Fuel cost spike lands Jet in red - Business Standard
Posts loss of Rs 124.5 crore in March quarter, standalone yearly profit was Rs 9.6 crore.
Mobile Video Search Engine Vuclip Raises $8 Million - TechCrunch
Video search engine Vuclip has raised $8 million in Series C funding led by NEA and Jafco Ventures. This brings the company's total funding to nearly $20 million. Vuclip is an independent mobile video service that is accessible via mobile browsers, leveraging HTML5 technology to power the platform. The service is popular in international markets including India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Distribution partners include Airtel, Maxis, Tata DoCoMo, Telkomsel, Vodafone, and XL and the company has content relationships with premium content providers such as The AP, Billboard, Falcon Interactive and Times of India.
India Inc tops Mamata's guest list - Business Standard
When Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee takes oath as the first woman chief minister of West Bengal tomorrow, she will be in the presence of several industrialists.
Call to ban unnecessary use of antibiotics on farm animals - The Hindu
Animal welfare group Humane Society International has urged the Union government to ban the non-therapeutic or unnecessary use of antibiotics on farm animals.The group, in a statement issue...
Food inflation falls to 7.47% - Business Standard
Falling prices of pulses, wheat and vegetables brought down food inflation to an 18-month low of 7.47 per cent for the week ended May 7, a development described as “declining trend&" by the government.
FVIL lags despite Biyani shopping - Business Standard
Retail tycoon Kishore Biyani’s confidence in his group company, Future Ventures India (FVIL), is yet to rub on to investors.
Telenor wants Chandra out of board too - Business Standard
Signalling further tensions in relations, Telenor is pushing Unitech’s Sanjay Chandra to quit the board of Unitech Wireless.
Aditya, Samyuktha win - The Hindu
M. Aditya (9 points) and B.S. Samyuktha (10 points) won the boys' and girls' titles respectively after the 11th and final round of the State under-7 chess championship. Aditya and C...
Scribes protest against arrest of journalist - The Hindu
Journalists here on Thursday protested against the arrest of a reporter of the Mid-Day tabloid here and met State Home Minister R.R. Patil demanding withdrawal of the case against him and s...
Q&A: P I Suvrathan, Chairperson, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India - Business Standard
The Food Safety & Standards Rules, 2011, replacing the 50-year-old Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, will come into effect in August.
Cabinet kicks off policy shift with Scooters India sale - Business Standard
Approves the first strategic sale of a govt company in eight years; proposal to be put before Parliament.
Perera stuns Mukesh Kumar - The Hindu
Rookie Sri Lankan Mithun Perera stunned veteran pro Mukesh Kumar 1-up to ensure a place in the semifinals of the SRF matchplay championship at the Delhi Golf Club here on Thursday. ...
14-member team for Asian GP series - The Hindu
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday announced a 14-member Indian team for participation in the Asian Grand Prix series to be held in three cities in China — Jiaxing (May 22),...
Pawar, Alagiri absence freezes EGoM meet on petro prices - Business Standard
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar’s absence has cast uncertainty on the schedule of the key meeting of the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on Oil Prices, that is expected to raise those of diesel and cooking gas.
IVL all set to take wing - The Hindu
The Indian Volley League (IVL) 2011 is set to take wing, less than 24 hours after the Indian Premier League (IPL) ends. In a cricket-crazy country, the going for the newcomer has been anythi...
Yashwant Sinha offers to depose before JPC - The Hindu
Yashwant Sinha, former Union Minister and a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the telecom policy from 1998 to 2009, has volunteered to depose before the committee on aspec...
Porto claims Europa League - The Hindu
Falcao fired Porto to Europa League glory as the Colombia striker capped a remarkable campaign by clinching his side's 1-0 win over Braga in the all-Portuguese final in Dublin on Wednesday.
Cairn, Vedanta again extend stake sale deadline - Business Standard
Pending government approval, Cairn Energy has for the second time extended the deadline for closing the stake sale in its Indian subsidiary to Vedanta.
Suspected dummy IPO subscriptions under Sebi probe - Business Standard
Vaswani Industries listing halted; all this year’s listings and most of last year’s trade below issue price.
Foreign funds keep distance from RIL - Business Standard
Institutional investors, especially foreign funds, are not keen to make fresh allocations to shares of India’s largest listed company, Reliance Industries, on concerns over insider trading, say some analysts.
Give money time to grow - Business Standard
Stick to long-term investment with bank deposits, that will earn you more when rates fall in the coming months.
Sensex at 30,000 in 18 months: Morgan Stanley - Business Standard
Global financial major Morgan Stanley says the Sensex will see a further downside in the near future, before touching record highs over the next year and a half.
