No 'I' in 'Team,' but Plenty of 'I' in India
Joel Brinkley

A new government report lists 22 nations that maintain significant business relationships with Iran, despite new United Nations sanctions and even more restrictive laws enacted in Europe and the United States. But one nation dominates the list -- India allows more companies to do business with Iran than any other

The Rise of Asia's Universities
Richard C. Levin

The rapid economic development of Asia since World War II has forever altered the global balance of power. These countries recognize the importance of an educated work force to economic growth, and they understand that investing in research makes their economies more innovative and competitive.

Pakistan's Shrewd Shift in Dialogue
Daniel Markey

Pakistan's delegation, led by army chief General Pervez Ashfaq Kayani, cleverly changed the subject. He came armed with a fifty-six page book on ways the United States should do more to help Pakistan. Kayani also left his chief spymaster at home, practically eliminating potential for in-depth counterterrorism debates.

India's Rise, America's Interest
Evan A. Feigenbaum

Until the late 1990s, the United States often ignored India. India's weak and protected economy gave it little influence in global markets, and its nonaligned foreign policy caused periodic tension with Washington. When the United States did concentrate on India, it too often fixated on India's military rivalry with Pakistan. Today, however, India is dynamic and transforming.

The Progress of Man
Robert C. Koehler

It's time, I think, to resacralize progress. One way to start is to recognize the rights of native peoples around the world not to be displaced, to see in their determination to remain in reverent connection to a piece of the earth not something quaint and primitive and of value to them alone, but the heart and center of humanity's struggle with itself.

Who Will Be the New Global King of the Hill
William Pfaff

China and India stopped being part of what was called the third world when the Communist world disappeared in a shattering of global illusions in 1989. Since then there has been a search to find a new King of the Global Hill. The United States rejoiced for a few years in being the sole superpower, considering it an opportunity to remake the world according to its own advantage.

Interview with India's Environment Minister
Jayshree Bajoria

India and China have long maintained their economic growth will suffer if they accept binding emission targets under an international agreement on climate change. Instead, they have called for mitigation commitments by the developed world and financial support from rich countries to help developing countries adapt to climate change.

Working Together, Brazil, Russia, China and India Increase Leverage
Ian Bremmer

In 2003, a report authored by Goldman Sachs economists popularized the term BRICs -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- to describe a whole new category of emerging-market powerhouse. The report argued that with sound political leadership and relative international stability, the BRIC economies would together outpace the original G6 industrialized nations in dollar terms by 2040 -- a fundamental shift in the global balance of power. Since then, these four countries have assumed ever-greater importance in the international investment community's collective imagination.

Elections Give India's Congress Party Clout to Push Agenda
by Ian Bremmer

For nearly a year, an unmanageable coalition government in India has obstructed the ruling Congress Party's policy agenda and brought the country's economic reform process to a grinding halt. Now that an impressive electoral triumph in national parliamentary elections held in April and May has allowed the party to shed unreliable allies, can its leaders move the country in a more market-friendly direction. There are grounds for both caution and optimism

India's Fortune: Prospects of a Country on the Rise
by Edward Luce

Nandan Nilekani's book, Imagining India, charts how India arrived at the potentially transformative moment it has reached today and describes the gargantuan challenges the country will have to overcome if it is to fulfill that potential

Indian Ocean: Center Stage for 21st Century Struggles Between India & China
by Robert D. Kaplan

Competition between India and China suggests that the Indian Ocean is where global struggles will play out in the twenty-first century. The old borders of the Cold War map are crumbling fast, and Asia is becoming a more integrated unit, from the Middle East to the Pacific.

Brazil, China & India Can Mitigate Global Crisis
Global Economic Viewpoint

Brazil, India and even China will not be able, by themselves, to correct the dysfunctions that produced the global crisis. But it is true that the economic power of these three countries can mitigate its negative consequences. ...

Outsourcers warn US producing too few engineers
US universities are producing too few engineers to meet industry demand, Indian outsourcing companies say, leaving such businesses little choice but to hire foreign skilled workers to fill jobs in America

India seeks access to Skype and Google data
Government sends notices to the two internet companies asking them to set up servers in India so that Indian intelligence agencies can monitor e-mail and chat conversations on their systems

Dengue fever threatens Commonwealth Games
India's aspiration for glory as the host of the upcoming Commonwealth Games is facing a new threat with a serious outbreak of dengue fever in New Delhi

Social networking comes of age
For Indian outsourcing companies, the growing demand among employees and consumers for social networking-like functions represents a new frontier

Indian economy shows 8.8% growth
India's economy grew a brisk 8.8 per cent from April to June, its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years, highlighting the strength of India's economic recovery despite high inflation now acting as a drag on consumer spending

Tipu tiger sale brings out Indian inheritance
Jewel-encrusted, golden head that was one of the spoils of war for East India Company after Indian sultan's defeat to be auctioned in October

India to reopen Bhopal gas prosecution
India's Supreme Court is reopening the Bhopal gas disaster case, after a public outcry at the lenient sentences recently given to the former top management at the blighted Union Carbide pesticide plant

India gives BlackBerry group more time
Research in Motion and India's government avoided a standoff on Monday by agreeing to extend for two months talks over a demand to open all BlackBerry services to scrutiny by the country's intelligence agencies

Mining mogul with a mountain to climb
Anil Agrawal recently hit a major obstacle when New Delhi rejected plans by London-listed Vedanta to source bauxite for its Lanjigarh aluminium refinery in Orissa state from a nearby mountain deemed sacred to an indigenous tribe

Vedanta safety award is withdrawn
Vedanta Resources has been stripped of an international safety award withdrawn on concerns it failed to declare the deaths of 41 workers at an Indian plant

RIM refuses to back down in India
Research in Motion and India are set for an impasse after the company said New Delhi's demand for access to BlackBerry e-mails was technically impossible

China rejects visit by Kashmir general
Tensions between China and India flare after Beijing rejects an official visit by the general overseeing India's province of Jammu and Kashmir

Ford targets India for assembly growth
Ford Motor plans to use expanded capacity in India to launch eight new models over the next five years and export its locally assembled small Figo car to about 50 countries

New Delhi eyes reform of banks' savings rates
The Reserve Bank of India is a shake-up of the country's commercial banking industry by deregulating interest rates on the nation's savings accounts

Adani to invest $1.6bn in Indonesia
The Indian conglomerate has signed a preliminary agreement in Indonesia to build a railway line and coal terminal in remote southern Sumatra

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India Stampedes Into Gold
In a cloud of dollar dust, India trumpets an exodus from the greenback.

Nations of the East Agree to Unite
Asia made good progress toward creating an Asian trading community at the latest Asian summit.

Russia and India Committed to Strategic Partnership

World Prepares to Dump the Dollar
American economists think the world can’t afford to let go of the dollar’s reserve currency status. The world is about to teach them differently.

France, India Join Criticism of Dollar's Role
France and India have joined Russia and China in calling for reducing the dollar’s dominance as a reserve currency.

A New Alternative to Treasury Bonds?
Brazil, Russia, India and China to buy IMF bonds

Pakistan, India on War Footing
As India and Pakistan maneuver toward war, the U.S. loses out.

India and China Train Together to Fight Terrorism
The militaries of the world’s two most populous nations are cooperating. What does this portend?

Mumbai: Islamist Victory, U.S. Setback
The Mumbai attack is putting pressure on Pakistan. The Islamists look to come out on top, which is bad news for America.

Is America Partly Responsible for the Mumbai Massacre?
America’s efforts to stabilize Pakistan have failed. Just ask India.

Mumbai Attacks to Strain U.S.-India Alliance?
America’s response to the Mumbai attacks—together with rising antagonism between India and Pakistan—could push India further into the arms of its East Asia allies.

Iran Looks East
American allies turn to America’s enemy.

China, Tibet and the Asian Balance of Power
The international reaction to China’s actions in Tibet demonstrates its “soft power.”

India's Nano Means Higher Oil Prices
India’s new ultra-cheap car may make car ownership possible for 1 billion people, and fuel a resource war.

Bird Flu Threatens India
Numerous dangerous outbreaks are being reported. Teams are racing against time to prevent the strain from spreading to humans and population centers.

India, China Ink Friendship Treaty
India and China have put aside their differences and agreed to work together toward Asian integration.

Selling America for Designer Boots, Top Hats and Thimbles
Like a near-concluded game of Monopoly, America is selling off its last properties to maintain its lavish lifestyle.

India, China Conduct First-Ever War Games
The militaries of the world’s two most populous nations are beginning to cooperate. What does this forebode?

Report: Foreign Countries Develop U.S. Defense Systems Software
America’s reliance on security systems developed by foreign nations could pose problems in the future.

India, Russia Strengthening Relations
A meeting between Vladimir Putin and Manmohan Singh this week produced exceptional cooperation.

Australian Stock Market Plunges
Yesterday’s tumble in Australia’s stock market traces back to problems in the U.S. housing market.

Sikh Terrorism Enters Politics in Canada
Politicians in British Columbia support terrorist organizations, flaunting a Supreme Court decision.

U.S. Companies Marginalized by Foreign Energy Giants
In just 15 years, the U.S. has almost halved its share of ownership of the 20 largest energy companies.

Rise in Food Prices Set to Continue
World food costs surged 10 percent last year, hurting where it counts for many around the globe. Looking ahead, there is no relief in sight.

U.S. Loses Its Technological Edge

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Expanding India's Expertise

Jagdish Bhagwati calls for increased domestic funding for NGOs in India.

Washington Quarterly: China's Caution on Afghanistan-Pakistan

Andrew Small analyzes China's reluctance to coordinate with the United States over policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Fact Sheet on the UN's Role in India and Pakistan

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International Crisis Group: Steps Toward Peace: Putting Kashmiris First

This International Crisis Group briefing reports on the Kashmir conflict and identifies the key political, social, and economic needs of Kashmiris that need to be addressed on both sides of the divided state.

India’s Rise and the Future of the U.S.-India Relationship

On the eve of this year’s U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue, Undersecretary Burns discusses the state of the bilateral relationship and its importance for meeting the global challenges of the twenty-first century.

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William Burns, under secretary of state for political affairs, describes the state of the U.S.-Indian relationship and its importance for meeting the global challenges of the twenty-first century.

Under Secretary Burns: Boosting U.S.-India Confidence 1

A top State Department official, William Burns, said U.S.-Indian relations are in a transformational moment and through sustained dialogue both sides can profoundly deepen a broad range of economic and political ties.

Summer Thaw in India-Pakistan Freeze?

June and July meetings between India and Pakistan could restart a peace process, if both sides show cooperation and political will, says Indian policy analyst Radha Kumar.

Fighting India's Maoists Means More Than Guns

India must deal with the Maoist insurgency in its heartland by addressing social and economic grievances, not just with security measures, says Indian political analyst Mahesh Rangarajan.

The "Zionist Hindu Crusader" Alliance Marches On

Walter Russell Mead discusses the little known partnership between Israel and India, and its implications for American security and regional geopolitics.

Building a BRIC Foundation

The so-called BRIC summit of emerging-market powerhouses raises new questions on whether Brazil, Russia, India, and China can overcome internal differences and pursue common goals.

Tehelka: How Many Deaths Before Too Many Die

As India struggles with its Naxalite armed movement, Shoma Chaudhury raises important questions on possible solutions and the futility of violent confrontation without addressing underlying concerns.

Outlook India: Unacknowledged Victims

More deprived and dispossessed than the Dalits - or Muslims - the Adivasis in India remain not just marginal but invisible, crushed in the violent war between the Indian state and the Maoists.

Obama's India Problem

The U.S.-India relationship is troublingly adrift over disagreements on U.S. "AfPak" policy and logjams on expanding trade, says CFR's Evan Feigenbaum.

India's Rise, America's Interest

The future of the U.S.-Indian relationship will depend on whether India chooses to align with the United States and whether it sustains its own economic and social changes -- and on what policies Washington pursues in those areas that bear heavily on Indian interests.

Halting Steps in New Delhi

The resumption of high-level talks between India and Pakistan in New Delhi, while positive, do not mean the two sides are close to any breakthroughs on the issues that divide them, writes CFR's Evan Feigenbaum.

Media Conference Call: U.S. Strategy in Pakistan and Afghanistan

CFR expert Daniel Markey, who just returned from a trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan, discusses current U.S. policy toward the region.

Media Conference Call: U.S. Strategy in Pakistan and Afghanistan 1

Listen to CFR expert Daniel Markey, just returned from a trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan, discuss current U.S. policy toward the region.

Academic Conference Call: India-Pakistan Relations (Audio) 1

Listen to CFR's Evan A. Feigenbaum and Daniel Markey discuss the relationship between India and Pakistan with students as part of the CFR Academic Conference Call series.

The Times of India: Forward, Together

In a Times of India op-ed, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates discusses opportunities for closer cooperation between India and the U.S. and emphasizes the mutual interests of regional stability and security in South Asia.

WSJ: India Can Move the Needle on Burma

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Kelley Currie of Project 2049 Institute says that Delhi should be more clever about using its own values and role as a regional leader to press for political reform in Burma.

Livemint.com: Do Big Guns Mean Better Security?

At a time when the state is likely to use more force to solve internal and external conflicts, we need a more evolved and nuanced view of the role and purpose of force as a tool for securing our national aims.

Terrorism and Indo-Pakistani Escalation

India faces the real prospect of another major terrorist attack by Pakistan-based terrorist organizations in the near future, an event that would jeopardize important U.S. security interests in South Asia. This Center for Preventive Action Contingency Planning Memorandum examines the factors that would condition India's response; the consequences of Indian military retaliation and Pakistani counterretaliation for the United States; and Washington's policy options for preventing and containing the crisis.

FP: The Elephant in the Room

Barbara Crosette explains why India often gives global governance the biggest headache.

Fact Sheet: Enhancing U.S.-India Cooperation on Education and Development, November 2009

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: Stimulating Global Economic Revival U.S. – India Cooperation in Economics, Trade, and Agriculture, November 2009

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: U.S. - India Green Partnership to Address Energy Security, Climate Change, and Food Security, November 2009

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: Advancing Global Security and Countering Terrorism, November 2009

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: U.S.-India Cooperation to Protect the Health of their People, November 2009

Fact Sheet

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India, November 2009

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Bill on gender equality in guardianship gets assent

‘CBI seeks to discredit Modi'

Make theatres responsible for curbing piracy: panel

At Chennamangalam, a unique project under way

Justice Ranjan Gogoi transferred

Chautala flays Hooda over Assembly session

Cell phones, cash seized from Beur Jail

Major train mishap averted

Expectations, challenges as Rosaiah steps into second year as Chief Minister

Cement company official kidnapped

Students threaten to ‘shut down' Telangana

Holy day

Welfare board schemes aren't a hit among construction workers

Congress efforts to ‘mollify' Jagan fail

Dilip Roy passes away

“Khalijia flouted two basic rules”

Service matters don't come within PIL ambit: Court

Extortion now by thugs posing as rebels

‘CBI out to discredit Modi'

Third farmer suicide

India-EU FTA talks termed non-transparent

Impeachment process useless: Jethmalani

55 nomination papers filed for Sonia

“Camps of CPI(M) cadres present in Jangalmahal”

Mild tremor

Centre allays Orissa's fears over Polavaram project

Civil Aviation officials visit Navi Mumbai airport site

IAF trials for basic trainer aircraft to begin this month

Human pyramid

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Bihar hostage crisis: Body of abducted policeman found
The body found in a Bihar forest was of Lucas Tete, one of the four policemen abducted by Maoist guerrillas five days ago, and not of Abhay Kumar Yadav as reported earlier, DIG Munger Shah Rukh Majeed said.

Pakistan defends tainted trio, hints at Indian hand in fixing saga
Pak High Commissioner to Britain gave a new twist to the spot-fixing scandal involving Pak team, saying players were "innocent" and Indian bookmakers were involved in the whole murky episode.

Double increments for Marathi postgraduates: BMC panel
The Shiv Sena-BJP controlled BMC has decided to give double increments to Marathi postgraduates among the 1.2 lakh civic staff, sparking protests from the opposition.

India conveys concern to China over Pok issue
The Indian move come in the wake of reports of presence of about 11,000 Chinese troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan region held by Pakistan.

Stalin caps succession row, says MK to return as CM
In a bid to put an end to the succession row and douse speculation about his father's retirement plans, deputy chief minister MK Stalin said Karunanidhi would return as TN chief minister for the sixth time after the assembly polls, due before May 2011.

Sikh-Muslim couple in Punjab gets cover
In a first, inter-religion live-in partners have got security from the Punjab and Haryana High Court after religious heads refused to solemnize their marriage unless they converted to one religion.

China jam is back: 120km, 10k vehicles | In Pics
A huge traffic jam stretching at least 120kms reappeared in northern China on Thursday, with thousands of cargo trucks stuck in a bottleneck, reports said.

UP: Woman police officer dragged on road by juniors
In a shocking case, a woman police officer was dragged on the road by her subordinates in a vehicle after she objected to extortion by them in the name of traffic checking.

Facebook gives remote logout to users
Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.

Shahid, KJo mending ties
KJo invited the actor for a special screening of We Are Family. Is he trying to patch up with him?

I don't miss SRK: Salman
Salman Khan says he is still at loggerheads with Shah Rukh Khan.

'Sex-facts' you never knew!
Do you believe that your bedroom life is on an all time high, thanks to the immense knowledge you have about sex?

'Sexercise' for that slim figure
Forget treadmills, long walks and following the Atkins diet, experts suggest having lots of sex as the most effective way to stay in shape. Read on for more...

Dhobi Ghat at Toronto Film Festival
Pratik Babbar was invited, along with Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, for the screening of Dhobi Ghat at the Toronto Film Festival.

Bebo says no to love making
The actress has asked Madhur Bhandarkar to rework his script for Heroine on realising that she has to get steamy with five different men for the movie.

Govt to release rotting grains for poor
Acting on the directive of the Supreme Court, government today decided to release an extra 2.5 million tonnes of wheat and rice to states for distribution among the poor at a BPL price for the next 6 months.

God did not create Universe: Stephen Hawking
God no longer has any place in theories on the creation of the Universe due to a series of developments in physics, British scientist Stephen Hawking said in extracts published Thursday from a new book.

London builders target cash-rich Indians
As Britain's housing market continues its downward spiral due to recession, London's biggest builders are targeting cash-rich investors from India and other emerging economies to stay afloat.

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Mischievious monkey makes off with multiple spectacles
A mischievious monkey is not seeing eye to eye with residents of the Himachal Pradesh capital. He is focusing instead on their spectacles and decamping with them.

Maoist victim cop Lucas Tete was poor tribal
Lucas Tete, the policeman whose body was found in Bihar today, five days after he was abducted along with three other cops by Maoists, hailed from a poor tribal family in Jharkhand's Simdega district.

13 years on, Mother Teresa still attracts tourists to Kolkata
Even 13 years after her death Mother Teresa's grave and the Missionaries of Charity house in Kolkata is a must see for foreign tourists visiting the city.

Couple commit suicide by jumping into Chenab

A couple allegedly committed suicide by jumping into the Chenab river in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said here today.

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Curfew lifted in Anantnag, life returns to normal in Valley
Curfew was on Friday lifted from Anantnag after four days even as life returned to normal in the Kashmir Valley after hardline Hurriyat Conference suspended protests for the day, the last Friday of Ramzan.

Jaganmohan Reddy leaves for Prakasam to resume 'Odarpu Yatra'
Congress MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday left for Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, from his family estate at Idupulapaya to resume his conroversial 'Odarpu Yatra'.

Chinese troops in PoK: India conveys concern to China
The Indian move come in the wake of reports of presence of about 11,000 Chinese troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan region held by Pakistan.

Woman police officer dragged on road by subordinates in UP
In a shocking case, a woman police officer was dragged on the road by her subordinates in a vehicle after she objected to extortion by them in the name of traffic checking.

Bihar hostage crisis: Body of abducted policeman found
The body found in a Bihar forest was of Lucas Tete, one of the four policemen abducted by Maoist guerrillas five days ago, and not of Abhay Kumar Yadav as reported earlier, DIG Munger Shah Rukh Majeed said.

Abducted cops' wives threaten self-immolation
Wives of two police personnel held hostage by Maoists have threatened self-immolation along with their children in front of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar if the government failed to ensure their safe return.

Geelani announces fresh protest calendar
Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Thursday issued another protest calendar against the killing of 65 people in security forces firing on protesters since mid-June.

Brother held on charge of teen sister's murder
In yet another honour killing in Haryana, a teenaged schoolgirl was strangled to death by her elder brother in Rohtak on Thursday.

I am happy that truth has come out: Pachauri
Cleared of financial wrongdoing, R K Pachauri, who heads the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change, is weighing reforms put forth by a UN-ordered probe.

Rahul Gandhi to kickstart Bihar campaign from Kosi
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi will kickstart his Bihar election campaign from Kosi belt, devastated by last year's massive floods, on Saturday to boost the party's prospects in this politically sensitive state.

AIADMK to raise own force for Jaya
In the wake of party supremo J Jayalalithaa getting a death threat recently, opposition AIADMK has decided to constitute a uniformed security force to give protection to the leader, who is now under the 'Z-plus' high-security cover.

Monsoon shortfall just 1%
With widespread rains in August and the possibility of monsoon being more active in September, the country is set to record a normal rainfall this year as the gap has been narrowed down to just 1%.

President nod for bill on equal adoption rights
President Pratibha Patil has signed into law a bill giving Indian women equal rights as men in adopting children and becoming guardians of minors, including their own children, it was announced on Thursday.

A year after YSR's death, Andhra Congress still divided
The Congress high command's measures to placate the Jaganmohan Reddy camp have clearly not worked, with the two groups steering clear of each other while observing the first death anniversary of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy.

Gujarati only regional language in US census
The famous Gujarati poet Ardeshir F Khabardar wrote, 'Jya vase ek Gujarati tyan sada kal Gujarat' (Where there is even one Gujarati, there is a Gujarat forever). Census data released by the US vindicates the aphorism.

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Jagan leaves for Prakasam to resume 'Odarpu Yatra'
Congress MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy today left for Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, from his family estate at Idupulapaya to resume his controversial 'Odarpu Yatra'.

Hostage crisis: Nitish calls all-party meet
Under attack from opposition for his alleged failure to handle the crisis arising out of the kidnapping of four policemen by Maoists, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has convened an all-party meeting on Saturday to discuss the issue. "The Chief Minister has called an all-party meeting at the state secretariat here tomorrow to discuss the situation and evolve consensus on this issue," an official spokesman said.

India conveys concern to China over presence in PoK
India on Friday conveyed its concerns to China over its presence in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and its activities in that region. The Indian move came in the wake of reports of presence of about 11,000 Chinese troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan region held by Pakistan.

Body of Bihar policeman found as Naxal deadline ends
At 10 am on Friday, a policeman was found dead in Bihar as a second deadline set by the Naxals for the release of eight of their leaders from jail expired. The Naxals took four policemen hostage on Sunday in Lakhisarai, 150 kilometres east of Patna.

Jagan Mohan all set to resume his yatra
Despite the reservations of the party high command, Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is set to resume his controversial 'Odarpu yatra' in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday.

Manmohan is a wonderful Prime Minister, says Tony Blair
Former British premier Tony Blair describes Manmohan Singh as "the wonderful Indian Prime Minister" in his best-selling memoirs titled 'My Journey'. Blair, who interacted with Singh on several occasions during his tenure as the British prime minister from 1997 to 2007, says that Singh had advised him that Britain could not afford to be out of Europe.

Dengue at CWG: More countries worried
More than a thousand people are now down with dengue in Delhi, and this may emerge as a final hurdle before the Commonwealth Games.

Grain rotting: Govt to release more food grains for BPL families
Acting on the directive of the Supreme Court, government on Thursday decided to release an extra 2.5 million tonnes of food grains to states for distribution among the poor but it will not be free.

Naxals kill 1 abducted cop in Bihar, extend deadline for 3 others
At 5 pm, Naxals in Bihar called local TV channels to declare that one of the four policemen they had kidnapped near Patna had been killed. Soon, sources in the Intelligence Bureau in Delhi confirmed the news. The Naxals didn't reveal how they'd murdered Sub Inspector Abhay Prasad Yadav. He was in his 30s.

Bangalore's new hi-tech driving test
A man in uniform shouts in Kannada, “fail maadi!” The recipient of the news looks dejected. He knows he accelerated too heavily when he was trying to make his way up a slope. He was hoping nobody had noticed the car rolling back. Sensors beeped his mistakes out loud and clear. Big fat “F”.

Big Rajinikanth family production on Friday
It's going to be a Friday release of a different kind for the superstar in Chennai. Ahead of his next big film - Robot or Endhiran - comes his day as Father of the Bride. Rajinikanth’s daughter, Soundarya, is getting married tomorrow.

Security strengthened around Nitish Kumar's residence
Security was further strengthened around the official residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday. The decision came following reports that Maoists had eliminated one of the four policemen kidnapped by them during Sunday's encounter in Lakhisarai district.

Matrimonial website for defence personnel
After having customised websites for different communities, matrimonial portals have taken a step further by launching a site dedicated to defence personnel on Thursday.

India to build world's largest solar telescope
India is inching closer towards building the world's largest solar telescope in Ladakh on the foothills of the Himalayas that aims to study the sun's microscopic structure.

Kerala to get fifth airport
The Kerala government on Thursday gave the nod to a proposed airport to be built at Aranmula in the state's Pathanamthitta district in which the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG) would have a 15 per cent holding.

Elephant found dead at Assam tea estate
A male elephant has been found dead at the courtyard of a house inside Kalidan tea estate near Nagaon in Assam. It’s unusual for an elephant to die in such circumstances unless electrocuted. Workers at the tea estate insist the elephant died of natural causes.

900 evacuated in rain-hit Saurashtra region
Nearly 900 people have been evacuated from the low-lying areas submerged under water due to torrential rain in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, officials said.

Sonia to be re-elected Congress President, unopposed
The process of re-election of Sonia Gandhi as Congress president was set in motion today with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi besides several prominent party leaders proposing her name for the top post.

Rotting grain: Govt panel meets to discuss Supreme Court order
The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGOM) on food will meet today to discuss ways of implementing the Supreme Court order to distribute foodgrain 'free' to the poor instead of letting it rot.

Naxals kill one of the four abducted cops in Bihar
Naxals have reportedly killed sub-inspector Abhay Yadav, one of the four policemen, who were taken hostage during an encounter in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Sunday.The deadline for the other three abducted cops has been extended till 10 am on Friday.

600 YSR statues, more to come in Andhra
A year after his helicopter crashed in the Nallamalla hills of Andhra Pradesh, YS Rajasekhara Reddy is everywhere in Andhra Pradesh. Voters loyal to him appear fanatical as they line up to greet his son as he tours the state in a pointed reminder that he is the heir apparent to YSR’s political legacy. For those who may need more convincing or a visual metaphor, Jagan Mohan Reddy has, since May, unveiled nearly 600 statues of his father, the former chief minister.

BJP slams govt for poor floor management
In its desperation to pass the Nuclear Liability Bill, did the government ignore its legislative duties in the monsoon session?

Tamil Nadu: Top babu becomes RTI chief overnight
Till Tuesday, LK Sripathi was the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary accused of blocking many RTI queries. But less than a day after his retirement, came his new appointment shrouded in secrecy. He was appointed the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of the state. This led to protests outside the Raj Bhavan, even as the Governor was swearing in Sripathi.

Lakhisarai encounter: Naxals extend deadline for releasing abducted cops
The Naxals have extended the deadline for the four policemen taken hostage, in Lakhisarai in Bihar, till Thursday morning. They have been demanding the release of their colleagues and the removal of security forces from the area.

Now, Kishenji upset with Mamata over Lalgarh rally
Top Maoist leader Kishenji on Wednesday expressed disenchantment with the August 9 rally at Lalgarh addressed by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, supported by him and the PCPA, and said it was held for "petty political gain" by the party.

Don't use BSP flag during Panchayat polls: Mayawati tells workers
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Wednesday directed party leaders not to use BSP's flag and banners in upcoming Panchayat polls in Uttar Pradesh.No office-bearer of the party or the social harmony committee should enter the fray, Mayawati told a meeting of party leaders, MPs and MLAs in Lucknow.

Enough food to feed 100 million people rots away
At a granary owned by the government, the wheat lies in the sun. Hundreds of bags of it. The stamp on the jute bags says “2010-2011.” This batch of wheat is produced from a crop that’s just three months old. It’s rotting away.

Govt willing to hold talks with any group in Kashmir: Chidambaram
Government today expressed its willingness to hold talks with "any group" from the Kashmir Valley wishing to come foward amid indications that it would be soon coming out with a series of measures to address the issue.

Digvijaya takes on Chidambaram, objects to use of word saffron
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has once again aired his differences with Home Minister P Chidambaram in public. After Opposition attacked Chidambaram for his ‘saffron terror’ remarks, Digvijaya Singh has said that the word should not have been used. “I have an objection to associating a colour with terror,” he said.

PM lays foundation stone for Tirupati International Airport
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation of the new Tirupati International Airport at Renigunta near Tirupati on Wednesday evening. The Airports Authority of India is spending Rs 300 crore on the project wherein the existing domestic airport is being upgraded into an international one.

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Decade long revised MOU signed in Rail Bhawan

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Sikh groups to file plea against Bachchan

India not prepared for natural calamities

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Centre permits linking Sikh shrines

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On CBI's plea, SC reopens Bhopal gas leak case
After apex court diluted offence 14 yrs ago, CBI moved to restore charge of 'culpable homicide'

Spot fixing: Younis sends legal notice to News of the World
Younis' lawyer Ahmed Qayyum issued the notice to the tabloid for publishing the spot fixing report.

Pak floods: 60 countries pitch in USD 700 mn
More than 60 countries have committed over USD 700 million in aid for Pakistan.

Congestion cost: Rs 500-cr ATF bill
Indian carriers wasted aviation turbine fuel worth Rs 500 crore in 2009-10.

Big B harassed by follower on his blog; files complaint
After Big B complained to the authorities, any such activity will now come under legal cyber space action.

President to visit flood hit Leh on Wednesday
Pratibha Patil will visit cloudburst affected Leh district of J-K on Wednesday.

Atletico Madrid beats Sporting Gijon 4-0
Diego Forlan showed he has maintained his World Cup form by scoring twice for his team.

Sania crosses first hurdle, Somdev crashes out
Sania Mirza has cruised into the second round of the US Open, even as Somdev lost his opening round match.

Salman grants fan's 'lifelong' wish to touch him
Salman Khan was approached by a female fan to grant her the "lifelong wish" to touch the actor just once.

Emergency records can't be made public: Prez secretariat
'Constitution protects the communication between Fakhruddin ahmed and Indira Gandhi from being revealed'.

Watson, Haddin got calls from bookie gangster: Report
The report has come after spot-fixing allegations against several Pakistani cricketers.

SC slams C'Garh govt for being 'vague' on Maoist menace
Accuses of holding brief for Salwa Judum

SPO killed by militants in Kishtwar
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed allegedly by militants of Hizbul Mujahideen.

Milk 'can help counter garlic breath'
Suffering from garlic breath after a spicy curry meal? Fret not. Just drink a glass of milk -- it will take the whiff away, says a new study.

Viveka suicide: Vora gets clean chit
Over two months after supermodel Viveka Babajee committed suicide, city police have closed the investigations.

CPI-M for timebound probe into J-K police firings
Stone-pelting cannot be answered with bullets, says Brinda Karat

UP: 11 labourers electrocuted in Lakhimpur
The accident occurred in Singahi when the labourers were involved in construction of a building.

Curfew clamped in some parts of Kashmir Valley
Tension in Anantnag after injured youth dies in Srinagar hospital.

Rathore to miss CWG after skipping trials
It was not known why Rathore missed trials, necessary to be considered for selection.

Replace quota order by an Act: SC/ST MPs to PM
A delegation of SC and ST MPs met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Spot fixing: ICC steps up pressure for action, Pak sends probe team to London

Maoists release Bihar BDO
The Maoists freed a block development officer two days after he was abducted from Sheohar district.

Gujarat HC orders quashing of FIR against IPS Kuldeep Sharma
The Gujarat HC quashed the FIR against Kuldeep Sharma in connection with the 1984 Kutch encounter case.

Even if PM wipes the floor, CWG venues won't be ready: Modi
"CWG people had four years to get the venues ready, but they are still struggling," Modi said.

Free distribution of foodgrain an order, not suggestion: SC
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar had said the SC 'suggestion' was not possible to implement.

Kapil under attack from Cong MPs on education tribunal bill
Kapil Sibal came under attack from his own party colleague for 'hurrying up' with the Education Tribunal Bill.

Maoists release Bihar BDO
The Maoists freed a block development officer two days after he was abducted from Sheohar district.

RS adjourned briefly after uproar over 2G spectrum allocation
Rajya Sabha was briefly adjourned following an uproar by AIADMK.

FIR against Koda in multi-crore electrification scam
The FIR charged Koda and others with accepting bribes and financial irregularities in awarding rural electrification contracts.

Maoists issue ultimatum, demand release of colleagues
The Maoists have threatened to kill the four securitymen kidnapped by them from Lakhisarai district.

Submarine commander swept to sea trying to save colleague during naval exercise
Crew had come up on deck for work the precise moment the submarine dived underwater.

Army passes intel to Govt: PLA men at pass linking PoK to China
The Army has received confirmation that China deployed an infantry battalion of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the 15,397-feet Khunjerab Pass on the Karakoram highway.

In bid to save crew, commander of submarine is killed
A Lieutenant Commander with the Indian Navy drowned in an accident involving submarine INS Shankush.

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Bihar abduction: Body of havildar Lucas recovered
Leaflet threatening to kill other captives recovered near body; police intensify operations.

ICC provisionally suspends Pak tainted trio
PCB has already withdrawn the players from the Twenty20 and ODI series against England.

India conveys concern to China over presence in PoK
Day after China denied presence in Baltistan-Gilgit, Indian envoy meets Chinese Vice minister for Foreign Affairs.

Rat bite ruins Indian shooter's Commonwealth bid
Shooter Sanjeev Rajput lost out in the race for a place in Indian team following a poor performance at the trial.

Indian filmmaker denied bond, ordered voluntary departure
If Kumar does not depart within the 90-day period he will be deported.

Facebook's new security feature: remote logouts
Facebook is making this available over the next couple of weeks. It will be accessible on computers, but not mobile device.

Royal pain: Scandal at British tabloid’s doorstep
News of the World MAY HAVE hacked messages of celebS including Princes Harry, William

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Pak cricket trio face life ban if proven guilty
Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and opening bowlers Muhammad Amir and Mohammad Asif face possible life bans after they were charged on Thursday under the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code.

Cops hit woman IPS officer for barring extortion
Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Kalpana Saxena, who is in hospital with a fractured hand and injuries on her head, said she had received information from an Army jawan on Thursday evening that some traffic constables were demanding bribes from truckers near the Jat regimental centre in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

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JLo and other stars carrying Suneet Verma handbags
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