Month: October 2010

Gold drops further on profit-taking, silver also slips

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Mumbai, October 01: Gold declined further at the bullion mark here today on sustained selling by stockists and speculators despite prices ruling firm at the global level.

Silver, after touching a fresh all-time high yesterday, also encountered profit-taking to close lower.

Standard gold (99.5 purity) dropped by Rs 55 per ten grams to end at Rs 19,095 from overnight closing level of Rs 19,150.

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also fell by a similar margin to finish at Rs 19,185, as against Rs 19,240 yesterday.

Government extends ban on bulk SMSes till Oct 4

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New Delhi, October 01: The government today extended till October 4, the ban on bulk SMSes and MMSes to check any propaganda post the verdict on the Ayodhya title suit case.

“We have decided to extend the ban till October 4 in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs,” a senior DoT official told PTI.

The Allahabad High Court yesterday ruled that the 2.77 acre disputed land in Ayodhya be divided into three parts among Hindus and Muslims, and held that the place where the makeshift temple of Lord Rama currently exists belongs to Hindus.

Sharif sold Kashmir to India: Musharraf

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Islamabad, October 01: Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s efforts to make peace with India at the cost of ‘selling Kashmir’ had resulted in the 1999 Kargil war.

Defending his actions during the Kargil crisis of 1999, Musharraf who was the then army chief, claimed that Sharif was aware of the Pakistani military’s actions when Pakistani troops occupied strategic heights along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir before they were evicted by Indian forces in July 1999.

Sharif sold Kashmir to India: Musharraf

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Islamabad, October 01: Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s efforts to make peace with India at the cost of ‘selling Kashmir’ had resulted in the 1999 Kargil war.

Defending his actions during the Kargil crisis of 1999, Musharraf who was the then army chief, claimed that Sharif was aware of the Pakistani military’s actions when Pakistani troops occupied strategic heights along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir before they were evicted by Indian forces in July 1999.

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Sharif sold Kashmir to India: Musharraf

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Islamabad, October 01: Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s efforts to make peace with India at the cost of ‘selling Kashmir’ had resulted in the 1999 Kargil war.

Defending his actions during the Kargil crisis of 1999, Musharraf who was the then army chief, claimed that Sharif was aware of the Pakistani military’s actions when Pakistani troops occupied strategic heights along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir before they were evicted by Indian forces in July 1999.

Sharif sold Kashmir to India: Musharraf

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Islamabad, October 01: Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s efforts to make peace with India at the cost of ‘selling Kashmir’ had resulted in the 1999 Kargil war.

Defending his actions during the Kargil crisis of 1999, Musharraf who was the then army chief, claimed that Sharif was aware of the Pakistani military’s actions when Pakistani troops occupied strategic heights along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir before they were evicted by Indian forces in July 1999.

We don’t sponsor terrorism

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New Delhi, October 01: India on Friday strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegation that it was sponsoring terrorism in South Asia, with External Affairs Minister S M Krishna terming it as “unacceptable”.

“We have rejected it. This is totally unacceptable,” Krishna told PTI as he left New York after attending the opening session of the General Assembly.

“The track record of India speaks so eloquently,” he said, adding, “We don’t need to defend our position.”

India a huge market for Taiwanese LCD TV makers

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New Delhi, October 01: India will soon see a surge in demand for flat-screen televisions from next year, providing a huge market to companies from Taiwan, as consumers with more disposable income are aiming to buy sleek and newer sets that save energy and complement their modern home.

“Liquid-crystal display (LCD) TV revenue in India will exceed that of cathode ray tube (CRT) TV starting in 2011,” said Riddhi Patel, director of television systems and retail services for market research firm iSuppli.

Athletes opt for trendy haircuts, nail art for CWG opener

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New Delhi, October 01: Zig-zag hair cuts, flags painted on nails, herbal facials, exotic pedicure and manicure – athletes are making a beeline for the salon at the Commonwealth Games Village to look their best for the Games opening ceremony Sunday.

The Shahnaz Husian Unisex Salon at the International Zone in the Village has been taking advance bookings to handle the rush.

“The salon is offering free muscle relaxing oil worth Rs.8,000 ($180) to all the athletes, besides free haircuts and refresher packs,” Ritika Anand, supervisor at the Salon, told IANS.

I’ve lost the desire to play Test cricket: Afridi

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Karachi, October 01: Pakistan’s ODI and Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi says he has no intentions of going back on his “emotional” decision to retire from Test cricket as he has lost the desire to play the longer format of the game. “I have no real desire to play Test cricket and the reason I lost this desire was because I was not selected consistently for Test matches,” Afridi said.

International Day of Older Persons: CM seeks care for the elderly

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Hyderabad, October 01 (Siasat News): Chief Minister Dr K Rosaiah directed the officials to see that the aged and disabled get their pensions and other benefits on time.

He declared the state of Andhra Pradesh the first state to introduce monthly pension to all women SHG members over 60 years through “Abhayahastham” scheme.

Chief Minister said senior citizens need all the care from the society in general and the younger generation in particular.

Dowry harassment; bride commits suicide

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Hyderabad, September 01 (Siasat News): In a heartrending incident 12 months old bride hanged herself to death as she was being harassed for not fulfilling to the dowry demands. The incident took place in Nacharam area.

Verdict an opportunity to spread teachings of Islam: Justice Khan

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Lucknow, October 01: The Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid verdict has given Indian Muslims the best opportunity to spread to the world the teachings of Islam, Justice S U Khan of the Allahabad High Court has said.

Noting that Muslims here have been rulers of the land, also being ruled over and currently share power, Justice Khan said Indian Muslims are in the best position to spread the teachings of Islam in the present time.

Tata Motors hikes prices of its vehicles

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Kolkata, October 01: Global auto major Tata Motors Friday increased prices of some of its vehicles due to increase in input costs, a company statement said here.

“The prices of Tata Indica and Tata Indigo have been hiked from Rs.4,500 to Rs.14,000, depending upon the model,” it said.

In utility vehicles, the prices of Tata Sumo and Tata Grande MK II have been increased from Rs.7,800 to Rs.10,300.

The price rise in commercial vehicle is in the range of Rs.5,000 to Rs. 40,000, the statement said.

–IANS–

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Tata Motors hikes prices of its vehicles

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Kolkata, October 01: Global auto major Tata Motors Friday increased prices of some of its vehicles due to increase in input costs, a company statement said here.

“The prices of Tata Indica and Tata Indigo have been hiked from Rs.4,500 to Rs.14,000, depending upon the model,” it said.

In utility vehicles, the prices of Tata Sumo and Tata Grande MK II have been increased from Rs.7,800 to Rs.10,300.

The price rise in commercial vehicle is in the range of Rs.5,000 to Rs. 40,000, the statement said.

–IANS–

Sacking of Aaqib Javed, Aijaz Ahmed likely

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Lahore, October 01: Assistant coaches Aijaz Ahmed and Aaqib Javed will not be part of the national cricket team to UAE on its next tour, sources at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have disclosed.

PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt will make a formal announcement in this regard on his return from England, ‘The News’ reported.

Meanwhile, it appears that the selection committee, just like senior cricketers, is also unhappy with the attitude of the team’s coach Waqar Younis.

Distance between senior cricketers and coach became visible during one-day series in England.

There will be no Ganga after 25 years: Shekhar Kapur

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Mumbai, October 01: Internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur feels that the water crisis will get worse in future and if things continue as they are then after 25 years the Ganga will disappear too.

‘Almost 80 percent of the world is water stressed. We need to understand that we have crossed a danger mark and we need to do something about it. If we don’t, then in the coming years we won’t be able to use water like we do today,’ Kapur told reporters Tuesday.

SC issues notice to CBI in Ruchika case

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New Delhi, October 01: The Supreme Court today sought a response from the CBI on the appeal filed by former Haryana Director General of Police SPS Rathore challenging his conviction and 18-month sentence in Ruchika Girhotra molestation case. A bench of Justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan issued notice after senior counsel U U Lalit submitted that Rathore was innocent and the entire investigation conducted against him was vitiated.

Ash”: ‘I haven’t picked up any of Rajini Sir’s signature styles!’

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Mumbai, October 01: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s adrenaline levels must have peaked remarkably, considering that ‘Endhiran’/ ‘Robot’ illumines cinemas on October 1, 2010.

In Chennai, a show as early as 5a.m (!!) had Rajinikanth supporters thronging theatres much before 4 a.m and sporting Tee shirts with his ‘Robot’ image on it. Assorted TV channels flashed images of crazy fans going bonkers outside cinemas, even as the Ash Rajni starrer geared up for bouquets and barbs.

It wasn’t me, says Ranbir

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Mumbai, October 01: Even as the Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra flick ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ unveils in cinemas on October 1, 2010, Ranby Boy’s ex flame Deepika Padukone, unwittingly opened up a new Pandora’s box of controversy for the yuppie actor.

DP went on record groaning that she’s split from a former boyfriend, coz’ she’d found “her man” straying twice and what’s worse, caught him “red handed!” All accusing fingers, instantly pointed to Ranby…who turned beet root red… and sensing trouble, swiftly swerved into damage control mode with the media.

SC asks Raju to respond to CBI bail cancellation plea

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New Delhi, October 01: The Supreme Court today sought a response from Satyam Computer’s disgraced founder, B , on the CBI’s plea for cancellation of his bail in the multi-crore rupee accounting scam.

A bench comprising Justices Dalbeer Bhandari and Deepak Sharma has issued a notice to Raju on the appeal challenging the bail granted by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

——-PTI

Babri Masjid champion’s daughter gets JD-U ticket in Bihar

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Patna, October 01: A day after the Ayodhya verdict was pronounced, Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) gave an assembly ticket to the daughter of diplomat-turned-politician Syed Shahabuddin — the man who championed the cause of Babri Masjid for Muslims.

The JD-U has given a ticket to Parveen Amanullah, in her late 40s, to contest from Sahebpur Kamal, a Muslim-dominated constituency in Begusarai district, about 125 km from here.

The JD-U is contesting the October-November assembly polls in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Is Al Qaeda targeting Delhi?

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Islamabad, October 01: Al Qaeda and a North Waziristan-based terrorist group “Brigade 313” have reportedly prepared a plan to launch an attack on the 19th Commonwealth Games, which are due to be held in New Delhi from October 3 to 14.

“Brigade 313” comprises the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and allied extremist group members, including the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba and Karachi-based Jandullah, and is headed by Ilyas Kashmiri, the Daily Times reported.

Kashmiri, who is a former rogue SSG commando, will be heading the whole operation to carry out this terrorist plot in New Delhi, the paper added.

Hollywood Zeroing In On Kareena To Play Indira Gandhi

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Mumbai, October 01: Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor might edge past Priyanka Chopra to play Indira Gandhi in the much-awaited international biopic Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story, reports Media.

The Hollywood producers had initially thought of approaching Priyanka but it seems the Oscar-winning make-up artistes Jenny Shircore and Greg Connam, working closely on the project, are divided in their opinion.They now see that Kareena can look closer to Indira than Priyanka, who was initially thought to have the perfect shape of face.