Monday 23rd November, 2009
Liberhan panel counsel surprised at Vajpayee's name in report
India's News.NetChandigarh, Nov 23 (IANS) A former counsel to the Liberhan Commission Monday termed as 'astonishing' the inclusion of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's name in the 'leaked' report indicting him along with other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992.
Introduce courses on cyber security in schools: Ankit Fadia
India's News.NetKolkata, Nov 23 (IANS) Indian authorities should introduce courses on cyber security in schools and colleges besides setting up police cyber cells manned by tech-savvy officers in all cities to prevent online attacks, cyber security expert Ankit Fadia said here Monday.
Force One to be operational Tuesday, says Ashok Chavan
India's News.NetMumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) The Force One, Maharashtra's own elite security force designed on the lines of the National Security Guard (NSG), will be commissioned Tuesday, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan disclosed here Monday.
Kavita Karkare gets sympathetic hearing from Sonia Gandhi
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Kavita Karkare, the widow of slain Maharashtra top cop Hemant Karkare, got a sympathetic hearing from Congress president Sonia Gandhi on whom she called on here Monday.
On Jan 22, Salman's dream will come true with 'Veer'
India's News.NetMumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) This dream has been a long time coming. When on Jan 22 the epic film 'Veer' hits theatres, Bollywood actor Salman Khan would have fulfilled his dream of 20 years. The movie's first look will be unveiled Friday with 'De Dana Dan'.
Nuke-capable Agni II missile fired first time after sunset
India's News.NetBhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) India's nuclear-capable intermediate range Agni II missile was test-fired for the first time after sunset Monday, defence sources said.
World snooker: On Yee to take on Parashis in woman's finals
India's News.NetHyderabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Ng On Yee, the 19-year old from Hong Kong-China scripted a brilliant 4-3 win against Ramona Belmont of New Zealand to enter the final of the women's World Snooker Championship here Monday.
Security beefed-up in Mumbai ahead of 26/11 anniversary
India's News.NetMumbai, Nov 23: Mumbai Police Commissioner D Shivanandan on Monday said that security has been beefed-up at major places in the city as a precautionary measure, prior to the first anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks.
China wants special visa policy for its workers in India
India's News.NetKolkata, Nov 23 (IANS) China has asked for a 'special policy' for its labourers to help businesses of the two sides finish ongoing projects in India, a top Chinese official said here Monday.
India to promote safety of women and child visitors
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) With an eye to the Commonwealth Games 2010, India will soon launch an initiative to create awareness about providing a safe and friendly environment to foreigners, especially women and children.
South Asian Petrochem drops project with Japanese firm
India's News.NetKolkata, Nov 23 (IANS) City-based South Asian Petrochem Monday said it has dropped a project to build a polycarbonate plant in association with Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp of Japan due to the global slowdown.
Man in dire need of money kidnaps boy, arrested
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) A 27-year-old man has been arrested along with his accomplice for allegedly kidnapping a seven-year-old boy from east Delhi and demanding a ransom of Rs.250,000, police said Monday. The boy has also been rescued unharmed.
Farmers go on rampage in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr
India's News.NetLucknow, Nov 23 (IANS) Hundreds of farmers, protesting the alleged black marketing of fertilisers by cooperative institutions, damaged several vehicles and public property, and clashed with the police in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district Monday, officials said.
Kabir Bedi's booming voice silences babbling cameramen
India's News.NetPanaji, Nov 23 (IANS) Kabir Bedi's booming voice subdued chaotic babble from a group of photographers at the inauguration ceremony of the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here Monday.
Waheeda Rehman inaugurates 40th international film fest
India's News.NetPanaji, Nov 23 (IANS) Legendary actress Waheeda Rehman inaugurated the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here Monday by lighting the lamp at a glittering function here.
Over 100 aspirants with criminal record in Jharkhand poll first phase
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) At least 108 candidates with criminal record are contesting the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections scheduled Nov 25, an analysis of the affidavits revealed Monday. These candidates are from all major political parties.
Test match against India starts from scratch, says Sangkkara
India's News.NetKanpur, Nov 23 : On the eve of the second Test match against India, Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangkkara said that this match would start from scratch since the first Test match was drawn.
Sonia Gandhi assures support to wives of Hemant Karkare, Vijay Salaskar
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23: The wives of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack martyrs, Hemant Karkare and Vijay Salaskar, called on Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi here on Monday.
Indian sub-continent is prone to nuclear war: Army Chief
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 : Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor today said that Indian sub-continent is prone to nuclear war.
Delhi court raps cops for threatening Good Samaritan's mother
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Taking a stern view of the city police reportedly threatening a woman, mother of a Good Samaritan, the Delhi High Court Monday termed the incident as 'very unfortunate' and asked the police to reply to the allegation by Dec 9.
Nine arrests in Italy match-rigging probe
India's News.NetRome, Nov 23 (DPA) Italian police arrested nine people including the president of Italian football club Potenza SC, Monday in a match-fixing investigation.
Four held in Kerala for defrauding NRI
India's News.NetThiruvananthapuram, Nov 23 (IANS) Four men were held here Monday for illegally transferring Rs.60 lakh from the insurance account of an NRI into a fictitious bank account which they had opened in his name, police said.
Chronology of incidents related to Babri Masjid demolition
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Following is the chronology of the important dates related to the Babri Masjid demolition:
Not approached yet, but ready to be CIC: Kiran Bedi
India's News.NetPatiala (Punjab), Nov 23 (IANS) Former top cop and Ramon Magsaysay award winner Kiran Bedi, whose name has been proposed by civil society members for the job of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), said she is ready to accept any position where she can work for upliftment of society.
Deora, Pawar to meet Tuesday over ethanol supply
India's News.NetNew Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Petroleum Minister Murli Deora and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will meet Tuesday to discuss the issue of supply of ethanol for blending with petrol.
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