Month: August 2010

Pak plans to send commission to India to quiz 26/11 witnesses

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Islamabad, August 29: Pakistan government plans to approach an anti-terror court, conducting the trial of seven suspects in the Mumbai attacks, to form a commission that can visit India to record the statements of key witnesses and officials, Interior Minister Rehman has said.

“We will request the court to form a commission and that commission can go (to India) and record the statement of witnesses, including the magistrate and police officers who recorded the statement of (Ajmal) Kasab,” Malik told reporters.

Dhoni loses top spot, Sehwag rises in ICC rankings

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Dubai, August 29: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lost his number one spot but opening batsman Virender Sehwag gained eight places to return to the top-10 at eighth in the ICC ODI rankings issued today.

India held on to the second spot in the team rankings despite losing the tri-series final to Sri Lanka last night.

Sri Lanka, sixth before the series, are just behind India, and in front of South Africa, who drop to fourth, when the ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point.

Omar welcomes Centre’s efforts to address Kashmir issue

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Tangdhar (JK), August 29: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today welcomed the Centre’s efforts to address the Kashmir issue in a peaceful atmosphere through dialogue process.

“I welcome the statement recently made by the Union Home Minister regarding Jammu and Kashmir. Right from the day I have taken over as chief minister, I am strongly advocating addressing of political issues of the state and restoring both external and internal dialogue channels,” he told a public gathering here.

Nithyananda followers file complaint against Lenin

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Bangalore, August 29: Followers of self-styled godman Nithyananda Swami have filed a complaint in a local court against a former devotee, who shot the alleged footage showing him in a compromising position with an actress, seeking immediate action against him.

Failing to get their FIR registered, a follower along with a lawyer and a supporter proceeded to Magistrate Court in Ramanagara, yesterday and filed a private complaint against Lenin, the followers said in a press release here.

Shiv Sena not involved in ‘settlement’ issues: Thackeray

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Nagpur, August 29: Shiv Sena today denied involvement of party legislators in “settlement” issues as alleged by NCP president and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar.

Pawar had yesterday alleged that opposition parties in Maharashtra deliberately ask questions about builders’ dealings in the Assembly and later approach the same builders and “settle” the issues with them.

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Saina conferred Khel Ratna

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New Delhi, August 29: Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, whose phenomenal rise was highlighted by three top-flight international titles recently, was today conferred the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award at a glittering ceremony here today.

Saina’s achievements in the past one year made her an automatic choice for the prestigious award, the highest sporting honour in the country.

Pak Prez summons preliminary report on fixing allegations

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Islamabad, August 29: Taking serious note of the ‘spot-fixing’ scandal that rocked Pakistan cricket team in the ongoing fourth Test against England in London, President Asif Ali Zardari today asked for an immediate preliminary report from PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt into the allegations.

The President’s spokesman, Farhatullah Babar said in a statement that Zardari was disappointed over the media reports of fixing allegations against some Pakistani players.

PDP flays decision to close Srinagar airport for 15 days

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Srinagar, August 29: Expressing concern over temporary closure of Srinagar airport from September 1 due to runway repair work, opposition PDP today accused the NC-led coalition government of failing to protect the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

“Decision to close Srinagar airport once again reflects that state government has failed to protect interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” PDP General Secretary Mohammad Dilawar Mir said in a statement here.

Sonia all set to be Congress president for record fourth term

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New Delhi, August 29: Sonia Gandhi is all set to be re-elected as Congress President for a record fourth term this week with the polls for the top party post likely to be an uncontested affair.

The last date for filing nominations for the election is September 2, a day on which several sets of nomination papers are expected to be filed on behalf of 63-year-old Gandhi.

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Amjad killed in fake encounter was Youth Congress secretary; MP Congress demands CBI probe

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Bhopal, August 29: (Pervez Bari) Thirty-three-year-old youth Amjad Khan, the ex-Lance Nayak in the Indian Army and Kargil war warrior, who was branded as “dacoit” by the personnel of Madhya Pradesh Police and gunned down in an alleged fake encounter on the intervening night of August 21-22 along with three others, was in fact a pro-active youth Congress leader of Bhind and Gwalior regions of the state. After having put in 11 years of service in the Army he sought voluntary retirement he was working as secretary of Bhind District Youth Congress .

India’s first woman photojournalist

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New Delhi, August 29: Visitors to Delhi during the upcoming Commonwealth Games can feast their eyes on rare visuals, which present an insight into the life and times of yesteryear India, captured by one of the country’s first woman photojournalist – Homai Vyarawalla.

Rahul’s fan page on Facebook has 67,921 followers

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New Delhi, August 29: Rahul Gandhi is a hit on Facebook.

He has a fan page following of 67,921 people which could be among the largest for any leader in the country on the popular social networking site.

Moreover, Gandhi’s facebook account, which Congress says has not been created by him, has 4,999 friends listed in it.

It has photographs and videos as well as regular updates.

Rahul’s sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra too has a fan page with 17,469 people listed as followers and another page named as “Priyanka Gandhi politician” having 163 followers.

Rabri Devi’s political role curtailed

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Patna, August 29: Chief Minister of Bihar for eight years and subsequently Leader of the Opposition for 56 months, scripting a meteoric rise in politics, Rabri Devi currently has her political role curtailed.

Though RJD strongman Lalu Prasad had indicated earlier that Rabri Devi was unlikely to be projected as the chief ministerial candidate for the RJD-LJP alliance in the assembly elections in October-November this year, it became a fait accompli after an accord was reached between the two allies.

Pakistan cricket hit by match-fixing scandal

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Karachi, August 29: International cricket was today rocked by a match-fixing scandal with as many as seven top Pakistani players, including captain Salman Butt, being under the scanner for their role in ‘spot-fixing’ in the ongoing fourth Test against England at Lord’s.

In a dramatic development the Scotland Yard detectives visited the Pakistan dressing room immediately after the third day’s play to question the players after a British tabloid’s sting operation exposed the alleged nexus between players and the bookies.

Telangana students attack teachers in Osmania University

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Hyderabad, August 29: In a new twist to the movement for a separate Telangana state, students from the region Saturday manhandled teachers from Andhra and Rayalaseema on the Osmania University campus here.

Protesting the spot evaluation of their B.Ed examination papers by teachers from other regions, the pro-Telangana students chased them away. A couple of teachers were also beaten up by the protesters.

The incident sparked tension on the campus, which has been witnessing violent protests and student suicides for a separate Telangana state since November last year.

Judge who disposed of 111 cases in one day faces lawyers’ ire

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Hyderabad, August 29: When a judge in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district disposed of a record 111 cases in a single day last week, little did he realise that this will attract ire from members of his own legal fraternity.

While common people have welcomed his move to ensure speedy justice, it has left a section of lawyers at Mangalgiri city civil court fuming.

Junior Civil Judge J.V.V. Satyanarayana Murthy says he is determined to pass more judgments in bulk to provide much-needed relief to litigants. But the lawyers conveyed to him that at this speed they would turn jobless.

Four more encephalitis deaths

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Uttar Pradesh, August 29: Four more deaths due to encephalitis were reported in this Uttar Pradesh town on Saturday, taking this year’s toll in its epicenter, Gorakhpur, to 215.

Three of the four victims were boys in the age group of 5-12 years, while one was a 3-year-old girl.

Gangotri, Yamunotri yatra resume

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Uttarakhand, August 29: The pilgrimage to major Hindu shrines in Uttarakhand which has been affected due to bad weather and landslides during the last fortnight, resumed on Saturday with the opening of roads leading to them.

“The pilgrimage to Gangotri and Yamunotri was suspended after landslides triggered by heavy rains damaged roads at several places in Uttarkashi district. The vehicular traffic resumed on these roads on saturday,” official sources said.

Seventh Breast Cancer Fighters Workshop

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New Delhi, August 29: Batra Hospital, Batra Cancer Centre in collaboration with Cancer Sahyog, Global Cancer Concern, Cansupport and Sahyog on Sunday is organising a free one day interdisciplinary workshop for women with breast cancer in the national capital.

The workshop will be held at the Auditorium, India International Centre, Max Muellar Marg.

Women who are undergoing treatment or who have completed their treatment and are on regular follow up would find the proceedings to be of interest.

Muggy day in Delhi, rains likely

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New Delhi, August 29: Delhi woke up to a muggy Sunday morning as the humidity levels were high.

According to the weatherman, some parts of the capital could see showers later in the day.

“The skies will be cloudy with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers in some parts of the city,” said an official of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

The city didn’t get any rains on Saturday.

The maximum humidity was on the higher side at 94 percent, while the minimum was 62 percent.

Man gets bail as minor says she was not kidnapped

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New Delhi, August 29: Delhi court granted bail to a young man who was put behind bars for allegedly running away with a minor girl and marrying her.

Juglu (20) was granted bail after the girl stated that she forced him to tie the knot and is now bearing his child.

The girl admitted that he did not entice her to run away and it was she who compelled him to marry her because she was afraid that her parents might marry her off to an old man.

Trial production of Etios in Sept

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Japan, August 29: The world’s largest car-maker Toyota on Sunday said it will start trial production of its much anticipated small car ‘Etios’ for the Indian market from next month, three months ahead of its proposed launch.

The Japanese car major, which is present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar Group, is investing Rs 3,200 crore to set up its second manufacturing facility in Bangalore to roll out its first small car in India by December.

PM to watch Manmohan Singh

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Mumbai, August 29: The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is all set to watch latest blockbuster of Aamir Khan production’s Peepli Live in a special screening on Sunday.

A PMO official informed that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will the much-talked movie “Peepli Live”.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan will be present at Prime Minister’s residence & Race Course Road in national capital for the special screening.

Senior officials will also present during the screening of movie at 7 RCR.

The movie is satire on the farmer’s suicide and response from media and politicians.

CWG theme song Swagatham unveiled

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Beijing, August 29: Commonwealth Games 2010 finally gets its theme song. Oscar winner music director AR Rahman composed CWG theme song ‘Swagatham’ released on Saturday evening in Gurgaon.

Noted choreographer Shyamak Dawar’s troop performed on the beautiful theme song ‘Swagatham’ in a gala ceremony.

CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi inaugurated the Theme Song Swagatham after the glittering performance.

After inauguration of theme song, Kalmadi said that 34 days are remaining in CWG games and assured all the preparation will be completed.

Chennai Marathon flags off

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Chennai, August 29: Around 10,0000 people in Chennai joined hand for a noble cause on Sunday.

Chennai wake up Sunday morning to participate in Marg-GiveLife Chennai Marathon to help underprivileged kids.

Organised by Tamil Maiyam, the Marg-GiveLife Chennai Marathon kicked off on Sunday morning.

The 21 kms marathon run, which is a star-studded affair, will end at the Anna Square on the Marina beach.