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Six dead in suspected Philippine clan war: Police

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Manila, September 23: Six members of a family were killed and two other relatives wounded in an attack linked to a suspected clan war in the southern Philippines, police said on Thursday.

Gunmen opened fire on the victims’ house on the island of Jolo late Wednesday, said provincial police chief Senior Superintendent Joseph Ramac, adding: “This is a ‘rido’ (clan war).”

Police are investigating the possible involvement of a neighbour who had accused a relative of the targeted family of rape and arson.

Pak asks India to stop treating Kashmir as its integral part

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Islamabad, September 23: Upping the ante, Pakistan on Thursday said there can be no result-oriented discussions with India on the Kashmir unless New Delhi stops treating it as the country’s integral part and seeking a solution within the ambit of the Indian Constitution.

CIA runs covert Afghan army in Pak

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New York, September 23: America’s CIA is running a 3,000-strong covert army to hunt down key leaders of Taliban and al-Qaida in not only Afghanistan but across the border in Pakistan.

This heavily-armed irregular force manned entirely by Afghan personnel operates in small units called Counter- terrorism Pursuit Teams, the New York Times reported today quoting extracts from a new book ‘Obama’s wars’ by journalist Bob Woodward.

Typhoon Fanapi kills 54 in China

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Beijing, September 23: Typhoon Fanapi, one of the strongest storms to hit China in years, has left 54 people dead and 42 missing in flooding and landslides in the south of the country, state media said Thursday.

Xinhua news agency said 79,000 people had been evacuated due to Fanapi, which hit China on Monday a day after raking Taiwan with heavy rains, killing two people and leaving more than 100 injured on the island.

All of China’s deaths occurred in the southern province of Guangdong, which has been battered by its worst rains in a century, it said.

Gaza flotilla report: Israeli interception ‘unlawful’

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New York, September 23: An investigative report Wednesday from the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva said that Israel’s military interception of a flotilla of aid ships bound for the Gaza Strip in May was ‘clearly unlawful’ and violent.

The report from Geneva is separate from an investigation ordered by the UN Security Council in New York following the May 31 incident on the high seas off Gaza, in which eight Turkish nationals and one Turkish American were killed during the Israeli interception.

Bihar polls: Left parties finalise seat sharing for 130 seats

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Patna, September 23: The Left parties today announced seat sharing pact for 130 Assembly constituencies in Bihar, while talks were underway for sorting out the remaining.

“We have decided seat-sharing for 130 at present and talks are still in process for sorting out the rest of the seats we intend to contest,” state CPI-M secretary Vijay Kant Thakur, CPI leader Badrinarayan Lal and CPI-ML (Liberation) secretary Nandkishore Prasad told a joint-press conference.

Bihar polls: Left parties finalise seat sharing for 130 seats

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Patna, September 23: The Left parties today announced seat sharing pact for 130 Assembly constituencies in Bihar, while talks were underway for sorting out the remaining. “We have decided seat-sharing for 130 at present and talks are still in process for sorting out the rest of the seats we intend to contest,” state CPI-M secretary Vijay Kant Thakur, CPI leader Badrinarayan Lal and CPI-ML (Liberation) secretary Nandkishore Prasad told a joint-press conference.

‘Despite the mess, no point in postponing CWG’

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New Delhi, September 23: The chaos, missed deadlines and shoddy construction work may have prompted calls for a postponement of the Commonwealth Games but India’s top athletes say such a move would be even more damaging for the country’s prestige.

As the build-up goes from bad to worse and opinion polls show utter disillusionment about the Games among the general public, a move has been slowly gaining ground to try and postpone the Games but the Organising Committee and athletes are not in favour of such a drastic step.

Saina is brand ambassador for edible oil product

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Mumbai, September 23: As a proof of her growing brand value, top woman shuttler Saina Nehwal has been signed by Adani Wilmar as the brand ambassador for its new edible oil product.

Speaking about the association Saina said as an athlete she was bound to follow dietary restrictions and the product she is endorsing – Fortune Plus – fitted the bill.

Infosys Bags 2010 Force Of Ideas Award

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Hyderabad, September 23: Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: INFY) today announced that it has been awarded the 2010 Force of Ideas Award at the Corporate Strategy and Finance Board Summit hosted by the Corporate Executive Board, USA in Washington D.C. The award recognizes management practices that redefine the way companies do business, creating sustainable value for organizations. Infosys has been awarded this honor under the category of ‘Strategic Engagement’ for its unique strategic planning methods engaging all stakeholders.

Couple sacrificed in black magic ritual

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Chittoor, September 23: In a macabre incident, two persons were killed in an apparent sacrifice as part of a black-magic ritual under Nagari Police station limits in Chittoor district during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.

According to Inspector Surender Reddy, the two victims were identified as Swamynadhan (59) and his second wife Parimal Gandhi. The bodies were discovered on the banks of a lake near the Nagari Railway station in Chittoor on Thursday with their throats slit. Police believe that the couple were slaughtered as part of a sacrificial ritual.

Man killed by brother after stabbing him

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Hyderabad, September 23: A meeting, held to arrive at a compromise between family members over the sharing of their property, went horribly wrong when one of them was killed by his brother under Chatrinaka police station limits early on Thursday.

According to Inspector Shyam Prasad Rao, Padma Rao (50) a resident of Balapur, had come to the residence of his brother Jangaiah at Naraharinagar in Uppuguda, to arrive at a settlement over sharing of their properties, as the dispute had been going on since the past 15 years.

Couple Attempts Suicide At Tirumala

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Tirumala, September 23: A couple made an attempt to commit suicide in the holy town of Lord Venkateswara here on Thursday.

According to police, one Narasimhulu and his wife Ramanamma tried to commit suicide at the Silathoranam. They were rushed to the local Aswini Hospital as their condition was stated to be serious.

Police said that debt problem could be the reason for the couple resorting to the extreme step. (NSS)

3-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped In Hospital

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Kurnool, September 23: A three-year old boy was kidnapped from the government hospital in Yemmiganur near here on Thursday.

According to police, the boy Ramcharan was brought to the hospital by his parents for treatment to the hospital. While he was undergoing treatment, he was kidnapped by some unidentified miscreants. The incident created sensation in this small town.

Police have registered a case and taken up investigation. (NSS)

Naidu Alleges Corruption In Cw Games

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Hyderabad, September 23: The Telugu Desam president, Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu, has complained that there was large scale corruption in the organization of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Talking to the media here on Thursday, the TDP chief said that India has lost its honour in the comity of nations because of these irregularities. He said the government should have acted immediately after news broke about the irregularities.

Congress welcomes court decision to defer Ayodhya verdict

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New Delhi, September 23: The Congress party Thursday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court to defer Allahabad high court’s judgment in the Ayodhya temple-mosque dispute by a week.

Congress general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi told reporters here that the “party respected the decision by the Supreme Court”.

“Congress party’s primary view is that issues like the Ayodhya dispute should be solved through dialogue between the concerned parties and communities,” Dwivedi said.

Man, flapping wings, makes 20-sec flying history

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Toronto, September 23: A man-powered aircraft with flapping wings made aviation history by becoming the first of its kind to fly continuously for almost 20 seconds.

The “Snowbird” performed its record-breaking flight Aug 2 at the Great Lakes Gliding Club in Tottenham in Ontario, Canada, in the presence of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the world-governing body for air sports and aeronautical world records.

The official record claim was filed this month, and the FAI is expected to confirm the ornithopter’s world record at its meeting in October.

Babri Masjid demolition: Vinay Katiyar Vs Zafaryab Jilani

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New Delhi, September 23: Babri Mosque demolition was probably the worst act of political idealism in India’s secular history.

It reflects the power games of and the irrational lengths the politicians can traverse to serve their agenda. Post the destruction of Babri by a mob of zealots on December 6, 1992, communal riots claimed more than 2000 lives in many major Indian cities including Mumbai, and Delhi.

Interview of Advocate Jilani (BABRI MASJID CASE)

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Lucknow, September 23: Lucknow Indians are anxiously waiting for the high court to deliver the verdict in a century-old religious dispute on September 24.

Around 6,000 people have died since December 6, 1992 when a mob of Hindu activists destroyed a 16th century mosque known as Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.

The mosque was built by Mughal emperor Babur’s lieutenant Mir Baqi in 1528. Hindus contend that the mosque was built after destroying a temple. They also claim that the very spot where the mosque once stood is the birthplace of Ram, a Hindu deity worshipped by millions.

Court defers Ayodhya verdict till Sep 28

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Lucknow, September 23: The Supreme Court on Thursday has pushed back the verdict on the Ayodhya verdict by at least week.

The verdict by the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court was to be delivered tomorrow.

The matter was heard by a Bench headed by Justice R V Raveendran.

Apex court issues notices to contesting parties on the petition seeking stay on the Allahabad High Court order, which refused to defer the verdict in the suit.

Industries will be given a red carpet welcome in Telangana: KCR

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Hyderabad, September 23 (Siasat News): Trying to allay the fears of industrialists TRS president K Chandrasekhara Rao said “Industrial development will be given particular attention after the new state is formed.’’ He was addressing to a meeting conducted by ‘The India CEO Forum’ in Hyderabad.

He assured provision of various reservations and facilities for the establishment of industries. ‘The formation of Telangana would accelerate industrialization.’ He said
Media persons were kept away from the meeting.

Ayodhya: Rosaiah appeals to maintain peace

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Hyderabad, September 23: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today appealed to the people to observe restraint and maintain peace after the Allahabad High Court’s judgement on Ayodhya title suits tomorrow.

“Those who feel that the verdict is not in their favour can go to the Supreme Court. Legal options are available to them. I appeal to the people to observe restraint and maintain peace and help the government in maintaining law and order,” he told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.

AMU appeals for peace ahead of Ayodhya verdict

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Aligarh, September 23: On the eve of judgement in the Ayodhya title suit dispute, the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has issued an appeal to religious communities to maintain peace and communal harmony.

A resolution was passed at a meeting of the Teachers’ Association today requesting members of both the communities ‘not to endanger the communal harmony, political stability, economic prosperity of the nation at this critical juncture.’

200 million Facebook users play games every month

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London, September 23: More than 200 million people play games on Facebook every month, according to the social networking site’s founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Speaking at Facebook’s ‘Gaming Event’ at its headquarters in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Tuesday, Zuckerberg revealed that 40 percent of the site’s user base enjoy its social games such as Farmville.

The figure suggests that the gaming has become one of the primary reasons why people now visit the site.

Appointments for Academic assistants in JNTU

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Hyderabad, September 23 (Siasat News): Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the post of academic assistants in Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. According the incharge registrar of the university the above mentioned appointments will be for a period of one year on contractual basis. The duration may exceed.

Retired persons can also apply. Last date for submission of application is September 28. Photo copies of certificates and photograph should also be sent along with the application.