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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Barack Obama vows to veto new Iran sanctions

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Washington: US President Barack Obama has strongly opposed fresh sanctions against Iran and threatened to veto any legislation in this regard by the Congress, saying such a move could lead to collapse of nuclear negotiations with Tehran. Obama asked members of Congress including Democrats not...

India, Japan hold talks; hope Abenomics & Modinomics will help trade

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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida today held strategic dialogue during which they discussed key issues of trade and security as the visiting leader termed India as "the most promising destination" for investment...

After Peshawar school massacre, Liberals rally to ‘reclaim’ Pakistan

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Islamabad: One month on from a Taliban school massacre in Peshawar that left 150 dead a new movement is growing among marginalized urban liberals rallying to "Reclaim Pakistan" from violent extremism.  Carrying placards and candles, their stand against religious fanaticism is an unusual sight...

Niger protesters burn churches in second day of Charlie Hebdo riots

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Niamey: Stone-throwing demonstrators set fire to two churches in Niger`s capital Niamey on Saturday, in the latest protest in France`s former African colonies at French newspaper Charlie Hebdo`s cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad. A day after five people were killed in Niger in protests over the...

CBFC row: Congress hits out at Jaitley

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New Delhi: Congress on Saturday hit out at I&B Minister Arun Jaitley for making government's "problems with Censor Board into UPA versus NDA issue" and asked what stopped it from sacking the Board members over the last eight months if it felt that the appointments were politicised. After nine...

Xiaomi says wants to invest in Indian start-ups

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Beijing: China`s Xiaomi Inc, the world`s third-biggest smartphone maker, will invest in Indian start-ups and overseas media content, Hugo Barra, vice president of the company`s global division, said in an interview on Friday. Xiaomi, now the world`s most valuable tech start-up, would like to...

Honda launches new variants of Amaze, Brio

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New Delhi: Honda Cars India Tuesday introduced a new variant of its compact sedan Amaze, priced up to Rs 8.2 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The petrol variant of the sedan is priced at Rs 7.32 lakh while the diesel grade is priced at Rs 8.2 lakh. The company has also expanded the Brio hatchback...

Railway finances in ‘deep trouble’: Suresh Prabhu

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New Delhi: Railway finances are in "deep trouble", according to railway minister Suresh Prabhu who observed on Sunday that the government behemoth has been caught in a "vicious circle" of poor investments compromising its services.  Pitching for increased investment into the railways, he...

Kejriwal slapped with show cause notice by EC on BJP complaint

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New Delhi:The Election Commission today issued a showcause notice to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for "prima facie" violating the Model Code of Conduct with his remarks alleging that BJP is trying to incite communal violence in the capital. The EC gave the former Delhi Chief Minister...

Son did nothing illegal says father of ISIS sympathiser

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Hyderabad: The father of the city-based youth, arrested by the Hyberabad police when he was allegedly on his way to Dubai to join the Middle East terror group ISIS on Saturday said his son has not done anything illegal. "There is a difference between thinking and action. He has not done anything...

Punjab Govt puts ban on screening of 'Messenger of God'

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Chandigarh: Punjab Government today decided to put a ban on the screening of the controversial movie 'Messenger of God (MSG)' featuring Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh, in apprehension of breach of peace. "The Punjab Government has decided to stop screening of the movie 'Messenger...

Tata Motors global sales up 8% in December

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New Delhi: Tata Motors on Tuesday reported 8 percent increase in global sales, including Jaguar Land Rover, at 85,742 units in December 2014. The company had sold 79,220 units in December 2013. In the passenger vehicles category, the global sales last month were at 55,145 units as against...

Unlike China, Ind does not arm-twist countries seeking aid: VK Singh

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New Delhi: Any country that seeks aid would prefer to engage with India rather than China because they know New Delhi will not engage in any "arm-twisting", Union Minister Gen. (retd) V K Singh said today. Singh, a former chief of the Indian Army, said that the countries seeking aid from China...

Re-conversion to continue till Centre bans the practise: VHP

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Mangaluru: VHP leader Pravin Togadia has said that religious re-conversion would continue until the Centre banned such practise. Delivering a keynote address at 'Virat Hindu Hridaya Sangama' at Puttur near here last evening, Togadia said Hindus could no longer be silent on conversions which...

Volkswagen launches petrol model of Cross Polo at Rs 7.07 lakh

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New Delhi: German auto major Volkswagen on Wednesday launched a petrol variant of its premium hatchback Cross Polo in India, priced at Rs 7.07 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new vehicle, which comes with 1.2-litre petrol engine, delivers a fuel economy of 16.47 kmpl, Volkswagen Group Sales India...

Computing 'unleashed' by wearables says Intel CEO

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Las Vegas: Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich said Tuesday that computing is being "unleashed" by the move to wearables as the tech giant unveiled a button-sized device for new connectivity. Speaking at a keynote at the huge Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Krzanich said he sees wearables...

France warns citizens in riot-hit Niger to stay indoors

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Niamey: France`s embassy in Niger warned French citizens to stay indoors Saturday as violent protests against publication of a Prophet Mohammed cartoon by the French weekly Charlie Hebdo spread in the capital Niamey. "Be very cautious, avoid going out," the embassy said on its website. Rioters...

Key Specs of Micromax Canvas Tab P666

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Mumbai: Micromax has recently launched the Micromax Canvas Tab P666 in India.  The tablet has been affordably priced. The tablet ensures zippy performance even with several apps multitasking. Here's it's key specs Processor: 1.2GHz Dual Core Intel Atom Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB Onboard...

HTC to launch next One smartphone on March 1

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Washington: HTC has announced the date of launch for its next One flagship smartphone as March 1st, sending out invitations for its big event at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. According to the Verge, HTC is the first among all major Android smartphone makers to announce a date...

Europe on high alert over terror threats

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London: A high alert has been sounded in Europe following anti-terror raids and arrests of suspected militants. Security has been tightened in several European countries after last week`s attacks in Paris which left 17 people dead. More than 20 people have been arrested in Belgium, France...

CBFC row: 9 more members resign; Arun Jaitley says UPA appointees politicising issue

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New Delhi: There were more resignations in the Censor Board with nine members putting in their papers protesting alleged government interference, a charge rejected by I&B minister Arun Jaitley saying the government maintains an "arm's length distance" from functioning of the Board. Jaitley...

Indian Air Force gets first Tejas light combat aircraft

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Bengaluru: Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) was today handed over by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the IAF, a red letter day for Indian defence and aerospace sector. The handover signals the start of a process...

Friday, January 16, 2015

Gunman arrested after Paris post office drama, hostages escaped unharmed

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Paris: An armed man has been arrested after he took two hostages in a post office in the suburbs of Paris. The hostages escaped unharmed, and police say attack was not terror-related. The man was arrested after 2.30pm on Friday, following a hostage drama that lasted several hours in a post...

Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

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New Delhi: Congress today pitted former Delhi minister Kiran Walia against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal from prestigious New Delhi constituency in February 7 Assembly polls. The party released its fourth list of candidates for Delhi Assembly elections featuring six candidates. Besides Walia,...

Petrol price slashed by Rs 2.42/Litre, diesel by Rs 2.25

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New Delhi: Petrol price have been slashed by Rs 2.42 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.25 a litre.  The government today also hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each to take away gains coming by way of global oil prices dipping to six-year lows. This is the fourth increase...

Kiran Bedi did not consult me before joining BJP: Anna

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MUMBAI: A day after his former associate in the agitation for Lokpal Bill, Kiran Bedi, joined BJP, Anna Hazare today said the former IPS officer did not consult him before joining the party.  "No," Hazare said at his native place Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar when asked by reporters if...

"MSG - The Messenger of God" premiere postponed, alert in Punjab, Haryana

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New Delhi: Police and security agencies in Punjab and Haryana were put on alert Friday after protests against Dera Sacha Sauda sect leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim's debut movie "MSG - The Messenger of God". The movie's high profile premiere, scheduled to be held in Gurgaon on Friday, was postponed till...

Gunman holds 2 hostage in post office outside Paris

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Nanterre: An armed man was holed up in a post office outside Paris on Friday with two hostages, police said, though there is no known link with last week's jihadist attacks. Police cordoned off the area in Colombes, a city northwest of Paris, and a helicopter was flying overhead. French and...

ODI Tri-series: Warner counters Eoin Morgan ton to lead Australia to big win

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Sydney: Australian opener David Warner led his team to an emphatic three-wicket win over England in the opening one-day international of the triangular series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. The powerful left-hander`s commanding century cancelled out a long overdue ton by new England skipper...

Thursday, January 15, 2015

India well prepared to thwart possible terror attack: Parrikar

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New Delhi/Nagrota: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said India is "well prepared" to thwart any possible terror attack in the backdrop of intelligence inputs that strikes could be carried out on "soft targets" in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit here this month. "They...

Kerry wants to give Paris 'big hug' after attacks

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Sofia: US Secretary of State John Kerry said today he wants to give Paris a "big hug" after last week's Islamist attacks in the French capital, when he travels there later in the day. "My visit to France is basically to share a big hug for Paris and express the affection of the American people...

Pope on Charlie Hebdo: There are limits to freedom of expression

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Manila: Pope Francis, speaking of last week's deadly attacks by Islamist militants in Paris, has defended freedom of expression, but said it was wrong to provoke others by insulting their religion and that one could "expect" a reaction to such abuse. "You can't provoke, you can't insult the faith...

H S Brahma new Chief Election Commissioner

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New Delhi: Election Commissioner Hari Shankar Brahma was today elevated as the Chief Election Commissioner. He will assume charge tomorrow after present incumbent V S Sampath demitted office today on attaining the age of 65 years. "The President has appointed Hari Shankar Bramha, the senior-most...

Sri Lanka's Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down as party boss

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Colombo: Beleaguered former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has agreed to hand over Sri Lanka Freedom Party's reins to the country's new leader Maithripala Sirisena, bowing to the demand of party members after his shock election defeat. Sirisena was the general secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party...

Terror Threat for US President's Visit? 'Terrorists might launch attack ahead of Republic Day'

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New Delhi: The Army on Thursday warned that terrorists might try to carry out attacks ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India later this month. Lt Gen KH Singh, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Army's 16 Corps, today revealed there are inputs that terrorists might try to attack...

Six fresh cases of swine flu reported in Delhi

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New Delhi: Six fresh cases of swine flu were reported in the national capital today even as Delhi government has geared up to prevent the spread of the virus. "Also we have started sending all the samples to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to reconfirm that the cases reported are swine...

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan cuts interest rates, puts onus on Modi govt to fix budget

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Mumbai/New Delhi: In cutting interest rates and giving a boost to the government's efforts to revive growth, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan displayed the pragmatism and flexibility familiar to those who work with him. Rajan's surprise quarter-point cut not only acknowledges that inflation is easing...