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We're treated unfairly by BCCI: Subrata Roy
We're treated unfairly by BCCI: Subrata RoyThe Sahara Group supremo vowed to not let his Pune Warriors players suffer due to the pullout.

Row over transfer of officer who stopped Vadra rally
Political parties allege that he was transferred to please the Congress and the Gandhi family.

Coup attempt in Maldives, president resigns
The island nation is undergoing a coup attempt led by Opposition demonstrators and rogue elements of the police.

GDP growth may slip to a 3-year low of 6.9 pc
There has been a sharp slowdown in manufacturing, agriculture and mining sectors leading to a fall in the growth.

Gowda's choice for Karnataka Lokayukta quits
Justice Bannurmath backed out after Bharadwaj rejected the government's recommendation to appoint him as Lokayukta.

UP polls: Parties go all out to woo Muslim voters
The young Muslims of Uttar Pradesh are debating quota for Muslims announced by the Congress and the Samajwadi Party.

Poll observer who stopped Vadra rally transferred
The Election Commission has, however, put the transfer on hold till February 19, when voting is over in Amethi.

Baby Falak critical, 'mother' can't meet her yet
Munni, who claims to be her mother, will not be able to meet Falak till DNA tests prove she is the biological parent.

Maldives president resigns amid protests: Military
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigned on Tuesday following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge, the military said.
Team India praying for Yuvraj Singh's recovery: Sehwag
Sehwag said he was confident that the southpaw, who played a stellar role in India's 2011 World Cup victory, will emerge victorious in his battle against cancer.
EC denies poll officer removed for stopping Robert Vadra's convoy
The Election Commission denied reports that a district election officer in UP was transferred for stopping the convoy of Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law.
Govt pegs 2011-12 economic growth at 6.9%
India's farm output is expected to grow 2.5%, while manufacturing sector is seen growing an estimated 3.9% in the current fiscal year that ends in March.
Why the Kolaveri craze di? Dhanush gyaan at IIM-A
Actor Dhanush, who has become a household name after the success of ‘Kolaveri Di’, will deliver a lecture and discuss the success story of 'Kolaveri Di' at IIM-A today.
Google doodle celebrates Dickens' 200th birthday
Google's doodle today celebrates British author Charles Dickens 200th birthday.
BJP drafts five principles to make BSY happy
The ruling BJP has switched into election mode. In two meetings — core committee and ministers — held on Monday, the party evolved strategies to retain former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and finalize dates for tours and programm
European chill may freeze Indian flight plans
With London being the worst hit, Indian carriers that fly to the British capital either cancelled or clubbed flights on a snowy Sunday.
Baby Falak's sister found, brought to Delhi
Slowly, the family portrait of two-year-old Baby Falak is being completed. A day after her mother was traced to Rajasthan and brought to Delhi, Falak's elder sister has been found in Bihar and brou...
Maldives president resigns amid protests
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has resigned following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge.
Bannurmath pulls out from Karnataka Lokayukta race, Governor cancels his candidature
The conflict between the Karnataka government and state governor HR Bhardwaj on the appointment of a new Lokayukta has been an issue for months now. The governor has been constantly rejecting the stat...
Oz offers $100,000 reward for info about Pardeep's murder
The New South Wales government in Australia has offered a $100, 000 reward for information that could help identify the killer of Pardeep Kumar, reports local media.
Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Andhra Pradesh government
The Supreme Court today slammed the Andhra Pradesh government for not obeying its orders in implementing high security number plates for vehicles.
There's always a push for me to join politics: Robert Vadra to NDTV
Even as Rahul Gandhi delivered a series of headlines at a press conference in Varanasi on Monday, it was brother-in-law Robert Vadra who escalated into a Twitter trend after he said he would be open t...
Aid to India to continue, says David Cameron's office
Prime Minister David Cameron has re-affirmed Britain's decision to continue its aid programme to India, amidst a row sparked by some ruling Conservative MPs demanding an end to it, and reports that In...
Robert a happy businessman, will not enter politics: Priyanka Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi delivered a series of headlines today at a press conference in Varanasi, but brother-in-law Robert Vadara escalated into a twitter trend too today. Mr Vadra told reporters that though "th...
Tight security in place for first phase of UP polls on Wednesday
New Delhi/Lucknow, Feb.7 (ANI): Tight security is expected for the first phase of the seven-phased assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh that is to take place on Wednesday.
2G court ruling: India, Norway discuss Telenor case
New Delhi, Feb.7 (ANI): Norway's Information Technology Minister Rigmor Aasrud on Tuesday said that she had had a "constructive meeting with Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal".
Chinese national held in Bihar
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A Chinese man was arrested in Bihar while trying to enter Nepal from India without valid documents, police said Tuesday.
Digvijay accuses Mulayam of being a supporter of BJP, RSS
Allahabad/Azamgarh/Sitapur, Feb 7 (ANI): Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh has accused Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav of being a supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), as he wants to maintain a political diplomacy with them.
BJP promises to work for development in UP, if elected to power
Gorakhpur/Varanasi/Kanpur, Feb 7 (ANI): Flexing its political muscle ahead of polls in Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has 'promised' to work for the development and welfare of the masses if elected to power.
Digvijay Singh fears President's rule in Uttar Pradesh, post elections
Allahabad/ Ballia, Feb 7 (ANI): Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh has said there is a possibility of president's rule being imposed in Uttar Pradesh if his party fails to come to power.
Congress has no political future: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 7 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has the ruling Congress party had no political future.
Samajwadi Party would curb crime in UP, if elected: Mulayam
Azamgarh/Gorakhpur/Hardoi, Feb 7 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has said that his government would curb crime and lawlessness, if elected to power in Uttar Pradesh.
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Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus Awards
Serbian tennis star and World No 1, Novak Djokovic won the Sportsman of the Year, while Spanish football giants Barcelona won big at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards in London on Monday.
PHOTOS: World's most beautiful airports
Waiting at some airports can be a pleasant experience.
Top 5 smartphones with killer looks and performance
We help you with a list of five phones that will make your friends jealous (unless they have one of the other four from this very list!).
Modi is a damn good chief minister: Vinod Mehta
'I don't have faith in Indian politicians, but I have faith in Indian democracy. Whatever you may say, Indian democracy is very genuine,' Vinod Mehta tells Sheela Bhatt.
'Mera phone number kya hai, bhai?'
Old style politicians who can't remember their own phone numbers, flounder without aides during campaign time; a grand wedding... no, not Rietesh and Genelia's but packing a big star show in politics; the Indian Railways in uniform ala Air India, eh? Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar.
GoM allows Air India to raise resources by issuing bonds
A group of ministers has approved financial restructuring package for Air India. 'The Cabinet will take a final view soon,' said Singh.
Maldives army takes over government
Mutinying police issued an opposition-linked station's calls for people to come on the streets to overthrow President Mohamed Nasheed.
BJP sacks Parag Alwani, four corporators for 'anti-party' activities
The announcement was made by Mumbai BJP president Raj Purohit, who said the step has been taken to demonstrate that no one who works against the interests of the party will be spared.
India's reluctant young emperor, Rahul Gandhi
Pressure is mounting on him from within the troubled party to take charge because Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen as a lame-duck and an electoral liability.
Britain to continue aid to India
Prime Minister David Cameron's government will continue to provide aid but will now change its approach and focus on three poorest states, a top official has said.
Polls 2012: Goa Congress' first list sparks rebellion
The Congress in Goa is facing rebellion within the party as the aspirants who were denied tickets have decided to part ways with the organisation.
Perils of crash diets
Going on crash diets can take a huge toll on your body in many ways. Marathon runner and fitness expert Chandra Gopalan warns you of the perils.
Shah Rukh slapgate: Move to cancel licence of Juhu lounge bar Aurus
Sources said police commissioner Arup Patnaik was miffed after the media reported the alleged incident as taking place at 4.30am.
Stage set for first phase of UP Assembly polls
LUCKNOW: Polling for the first phase of the high voltage Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections for 55 seats in 10 districts would be he..
CPM says goodbye to 'I love China' ideology
The new resolution, which is to be placed before the party in April, is calling for socialism with Indian character.
CVC set to evaluate 2G probe
NEW DELHI: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is in the process of putting in place modalities to undertake Supreme Court’s as..
Bengal refutes Congress claim on Central aid
KOLKATA: The root cause of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s ire against the Congress has been the party’s lackadaisica..
Poll observer who stopped Vadra rally shifted
NEW DELHI: A day before Uttar Pradesh votes on Wednesday in the first phase of assembly elections, there is already a controversy ..
Baby Falak critical, 'mother' can't meet her yet
NEW DELHI:  Battered baby Falak continues to be critical at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where she has..

Rahul puts heart, soul and 'obsession' into UP
Varanasi, Feb. 6: Big brother joined little sister today on what appears a concerted tandem ride to impress upon Uttar Pradesh that the Gandhis' primary political investment lies in the state, nowhere else.
Medical tourism hits visa wall
New Delhi, Feb. 6: If Bangalore seems tough to reach, Bangkok will beep on the hospital radar.
Court heat for web clean-up
New Delhi, Feb. 6: A Delhi court today directed Google, Facebook, Yahoo and 19 other Internet companies to file statements within 15 days explaining what they had done to remove objectionable content.
Raabert gives Cong a Lilly-be-silly moment
New Delhi, Feb. 6: As Rahul Gandhi was describing himself as a "zero" and deploying humility as a key instrument of political mobilisation, a "hero" popped up from within the extended family to torment Congress loyalists.
'Uneasy conscience ?and all the best'
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee sent the following letter to The Telegraph on Monday evening. Chatterjee's letter was in response to an article published in the newspaper on Monday by Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly, who wa
Tax-shy Bengal pulls off borrowing 'feat'
Calcutta, Feb. 6: The Mamata Banerjee government has set a record in market borrowings, topping the national chart till January 31 and leaping past the previous peak touched by the Left government.
GNLA labels victims informers
Shillong, Feb. 6: The militant Garo National Liberation Army is on a killing spree in Garo hills and West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.
Tax glare on mining giant
Ranchi, Feb. 6: Multiple establishments owned by Rungta Mines Limited, one of the largest private mining entities in the state, were raided by income tax authorities in Jharkhand, Odisha, Bengal and Delhi today.
Battered baby Falak’s sister found
Delhi Police has traced the three-year-old sister of battered baby Falak who is undergoing treatment in AIIMS.
UN appeals India to ratify CTBT
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed to eight countries, including India, to ratify the CTBT to bring the global nuclear test ban into force.
Falak’s `mother` can`t meet her till DNA tests
Munni, who claims to be her mother, will not be able to meet the two-year-old till DNA tests prove she is the biological parent, police said Tuesday.
EC denies transferring official over Vadra rally
The Election Commission is trying to steer clear of a controversy over its order to transfer a poll observer who had stopped Robert Vadra’s motorcycle rally in Amethi.
India, Russia prepare for INDRA-2012 drills
Since 2003, India and Russia have conducted five of the INDRA-series joint ground and naval exercises.
Mother of baby Falak traced; two more held
The battered baby case turned murkier with police on Monday claiming that her mother, who has finally been traced, was tricked into a second marriage.
‘BJP trying to grab power through cheap politics’
Buoyed by the dismissal of case against P Chidambaram on 2G issue by a Delhi court, Congress Monday stepped up attack on BJP accusing it of trying to grab power by attempting to destabilise government through its "cheap politi
EC proposal on `No Vote` option pending with Govt
The Election Commission on Monday said a proposal to introduce a "none of the above" option on EVMs is still pending with the government.
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Stage set for first phase of UP Assembly polls - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Stage set for first phase of UP Assembly polls
Hindustan Times
PTI Supporters of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati wait for her to arrive at an election rally at Sitapur, near Lucknow. India's biggest state, Uttar Pradesh, will be choosing its state assembly in elections starting next week.
Stage set for first phase of UP Assembly polls, voting tomorrowTimes of India
Stage set for 1st phase of UP pollsBusiness Standard

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Row over transfer of officer who stopped Vadra rally - IBNLive.com

The Hindu

Row over transfer of officer who stopped Vadra rally
IBNLive.com
Lucknow/ New Delhi: A political storm is brewing over Election Commission's decision to transfer a poll observer, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pawan Sen, who stopped Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra's motorcycle rally near Amethi ...
If I decide to enter politics, will quit business: Vadra to NDTVNDTV
EC denies poll officer removed for stopping Vadra's convoyDaily Pioneer
India state elections: Gandhi family convoy 'halted'BBC News
Indian Express -Hindustan Times
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UK to continue giving aid to India - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

UK to continue giving aid to India
Hindustan Times
PTI British Prime Minister David Cameron gestures while speaking during a media conference after an EU summit in Brussels. European leaders will try to come up with ways to boost growth despite steep budget cuts across the continent when they meet in ...
Britain to continue India aid, to focus on three poorest statesFirstpost
India aid to continue: UKThe Hindu
India tells Britain: We don't want your aidTelegraph.co.uk
IBNLive.com -Economic Times
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Indian IT companies in US paid $15 billion taxes in last 5 years - Economic Times

Hindu Business Line

Indian IT companies in US paid $15 billion taxes in last 5 years
Economic Times
WASHINGTON: The Indian IT industry in the US has contributed $15 billion in taxes alone in the last five years, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said, stressing on the need to eliminate discriminatory actions. Mathai, on his first bilateral visit to the ...
Indian IT firms paid $15 bn in US taxes in five years, says foreign secy MathaiNDTV
CORNERED India defends Iran policyRediff
India promises level playing field to US companiesOneindia
Hindustan Times
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Bannurmath opts out of Lokayukta post - Hindustan Times

NDTV

Bannurmath opts out of Lokayukta post
Hindustan Times
PTI Opting out of the Karnataka Lokayukta post, former Kerala high court chief justice SR Bannurmath today launched a tirade against governor HR Bhardwaj for the "unverified and untrue" observations coming from Raj Bhavan against him that had "deeply ...
Governor returns file on LokayuktaIBNLive.com
Bannurmath pulls out from Karnataka Lokayukta race, Governor cancels his ...NDTV
State looks to Srikrishna as Bannurmath bows outDaily News & Analysis
TruthDive -Times of India -The Hindu
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NCTC to become operational from March 1 - Times of India

IBNLive.com

NCTC to become operational from March 1
Times of India
have powers to requisition 'elite' forces like NSG and marine commandos to carry out operations against terrorists. New Delhi: The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) - country's specialized anti-terror body -- will become operational from March 1 ...
Counter-terror body to be operational from March 1The Hindu
Operational from March 1, NCTC will have special powersHindustan Times
India's anti-terror intelligence hub to come up on March 1Economic Times
Indian Express -Deccan Herald -Chandigarh Tribune
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BJP drafts five principles to make BSY happy - Economic Times

BJP drafts five principles to make BSY happy
Economic Times
BANGALORE: The ruling BJP has switched into election mode. In two meetings - core committee and ministers - held on Monday, the party evolved strategies to retain former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and finalize dates for tours and programmes.
Yeddyurappa will have to wait to realise his ambitionDaily News & Analysis
BJP leaders set the ball rolling for poll planningDeccan Herald
BSY worry: Gowdas ganging up?Deccan Chronicle

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117 firms could be allowed to resume mining - IBNLive.com

IBNLive.com

117 firms could be allowed to resume mining
IBNLive.com
BANGALORE: If the recommendations of the Joint Team who surveyed the three districts of Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur are implemented, then nearly 117 mining lessees could be granted permission to resume their mining activities.
49 mining leases in K'taka to be cancelled?Oneindia
SC panel wants 49 mining leases in Karnataka cancelledDaily News & Analysis
India court panel recommends repeal of mining licencesBBC News
Economic Times -Indian Express -Business Standard
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Mulayam-may-join-hands-with-BJP-to-form-govt-in-UP-Digvijay
Cong general secretary hits out at SP saying the party is not making single utterance against BJP.
Highprofile-sex-rackets-spike-in-Pune
Prostitution rackets at big hotels and posh societies is rampant in Pune, if numbers are to be believed.
Nursery-admission-HC-tells-DPS-Rohini-to-apologise-to-parents
Ruhani's educational journey hit a roadblock because of a ?mistake? committed by the school.
Abandoned-by-mother-Baby-Falaks-sister-found-brother-still-missing
Lured into second marriage, young mother Munni abandoned her three children.
UP-Digvijay-tried-to-scuttle-Umas-nomination-cries-BJP
Congress has accepted defeat, not playing fair now, says senior leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy.
Dismal-conviction-rate-for-rapes-murders-in-Mumbai
Data reveals that most cases heard by courts for crimes like rape and murder result in accused being acquitted.
Please-vote-for-Cong-I-dont-want-to-be-out-for-a-duck-Azharuddin
Azharuddin accuses the state govt of wasting the money allocated by the Centre.
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Govt pegs 2011-12 economic growth at 6.9 pc
The economic growth is likely to fall to a three-year low of 6.9 per cent in 2011-12, mainly due to sharp slowdown in manufacturing, agriculture and mining sectors, against 8.4 per cent expansion in the last fiscal.
India await tough Sri Lanka test tomorrow in ODI series
India will need to strike the right combination and lift the standard of their game as they strive to bring their ODI tri-series campaign back on track when they take on Sri Lanka at WACA, Perth on Wednesday.
All eyes on Russian minister's Syria trip
As Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov heads to Syria for talks with President Bashar al-Assad, to find a way out amid pressure from Western countries and Arab League proposal seeking to end Bashar al-Assad regime.
India, Mauritius to sign agreements
India and Mauritius will hold wide-ranging discussions on Tuesday with a focus on ramping up cooperation in the field of economy and security besides inking a number of agreements.
Stage set for first phase of UP Assembly polls
Polling for the first phase of the high voltage Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections for 55 seats in 10 districts would be held on Wednesday.
Norway's IT Min meets Sibal; seeks security of investment
Initiating dialogue at diplomatic level post cancellation of Uninor's 2G licences, Norway's IT Minister Rigmor Aasrud on Tuesday met telecom minister Kapil Sibal and discussed way forward while raising concern over its investments
Abbas to head Palestinian unity government
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed to name President Mahmoud Abbas as Head of a Unity Government that will oversee preparations for presidential and legislative elections.
Indian IT cos in US paid $15bn in taxes in last 5 yrs: Mathai
The Indian IT industry in the US has contributed USD 15 billion in taxes alone in the last five years, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said, stressing on the need to eliminate discriminatory actions.
Explosives stocked by Maoists seized
A huge quantity of explosives stocked by Maoists apparently to disturb the panchayat election process was seized by security personnel in Odisha’s Malkangiri district on Monday.Acting on a...
Govt lowers GDP growth estimate to 6.9 per cent
The economic growth is likely to fall to a three-year low of 6.9 per cent in 2011-12, mainly due to sharp slowdown in manufacturing, agriculture and mining sectors, against 8.4 per cent expansion...
High Court dismisses Chandolia's petition
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition of R.K. Chandolia, former private secretary to the former Telecom Minister, A. Raja. The petition sought his discharge in the 2G case. The court...
Poll observer's transfer not linked to Vadra's bike rally
A controversy broke out on Monday over the transfer of a poll observer who allegedly ordered the stopping of a motorcycle rally of Congress campaigner and Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra on...
Modi leaves BJP in the dark on campaign dates
The Gujarat CM has been at loggerheads with party president Nitin Gadkari
Survey: Women as victims
Physical abuse is the most common form of abuse reported by women, and husbands are the largest respondents under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005. Courts hav...
Campaign: Women Alert
‘Accident prone area' sign boards are easy to come by, but sign boards alerting women can be classified as a welcome move. With crimes against women -- including chain snatching -- on the rise, in...
Apex court issues notice to Centre on ‘illegal drug trials'
NGO says there has been a rampant compromise with human life
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India Ink: For Cricket's Fading Stars, 'Well Left' Would Be a Relief
Few exceptional players have left with their legacies untarnished either by poor play or controversy.

India Ink: Image of the Day: February 6
A puja for cricket player Yuvraj Singh.

India Ink: Human Rights Watch Notes Abuses by Security Forces
Torture, custodial killings and failure to protect vulnerable communities stained India's human rights record in 2011.

In Transit: Mumbai Takes to the Streets With an Arts Festival Open to All
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, one of the most eagerly awaited annual events in Mumbai, runs this year from Saturday through Feb. 12.

India Ink: A Virtual Tour of the India Art Fair 2012
Swiss curator Nadia Schneider on contemporary artists from India and Pakistan.

India Ink: Rave Reviews for India Ink Writers
Critical acclaim for books published by writers on India Ink.

India Ink: Priyanka on the Campaign Trail
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra supports her brother Rahul in Uttar Pradesh.

India Ink: Myth and Fiction at the Jaipur Literature Festival
William Dalrymple writes about the Salman Rushdie controversy.


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