Friday 3rd September, 2010
Journalists roughed up by Delhi Metro staff
A ride on the inaugural train on the Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar stretch Friday turned out to be a bitter experience for two journalists as they were allegedly manhandled by a Delhi Metro staffer for taking pictures inside the coach.
Sensex ends flat, broader markets outperform
A benchmark index for Indian equities closed almost flat Friday in volatile but range-bound trade. Broader markets, however, continued to see robust buys.
Panjab University's students poll results out
In a very close contest in the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) elections here Friday, the alliance of the Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) and the Indian National Student Organisation (INSO) won three seats of the four-member panel.
Sonia Gandhi elected Congress president for fourth time
New Delhi News.NetSonia Gandhi was Friday elected Congress president unopposed for a fourth time. Thanking party workers for their support, Gandhi described her re-election as party chief as a 'great responsibility'.
Sachin dons new cap, is air force group captain
New Delhi News.NetIndian sports icon Sachin Tendulkar was Friday conferred the honorary rank of group captain by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for services the cricketer has rendered to the nation through the sport.
Rahul calls on Uttar Pradesh governor
New Delhi News.NetCongress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Friday made a sudden call on Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi and informed him of some complaints made by people in his constituency.
Uttar Pradesh announces new land acquisition policy
New Delhi News.NetIn a bid to placate agitating farmers, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Friday announced a new land acquisition policy which offers several sops to the people whose lands are acquired.
Rajnikanth's daughter Soundarya marries industrialist
New Delhi News.NetTamil movie super star Rajnikanth's second daughter Soundarya tied the knot with industrialist Ashwin Ramkumar here Friday.
Decision on reinstating Hyundai workers deferred to Sep 13
New Delhi News.NetA decision on reinstating 35 dismissed workers of the Hyundai Motor India was deferred for the third time Friday to Sep 13, with Tamil Nadu Labour Minister T.M. Anbarasan seeking more time to prepare a report on the issue.
Three traffic constables suspended for assaulting woman officer
New Delhi News.NetThree traffic constables roughed up a woman police officer after she caught them extorting money from truck drivers and dragged her for around a kilometre-and-a-half while fleeing in their car in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, police said Friday.
CWG lyricist fights criticism, says not reworking song
New Delhi News.NetA.R. Rahman's theme song for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto' has been widely panned as just average, but lyricist Mehboob defends his work and says people forget it's an anthem and not a commercial Bollywood song.
Sharath Kamal drops two places to 41 in latest rankings
New Delhi News.NetIndia's top paddler Sharath Kamal fell two places from 39 to 41 in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Rankings.
Muslims to take pledge against terrorism
New Delhi News.NetTens of thousands of Muslims will collect in Kerala Monday to take a pledge against terrorism on the 26th night of Ramadan in which organisers say will be one of the largest such gatherings in the world.
Farooque Sheikh joins CID Gallantry awards jury
New Delhi News.NetVersatile actor Farooque Sheikh has been roped in to select candidates for the second edition of CID Gallantry Awards.
Kidnapped cop's body found, fate of other hostages unknown
New Delhi News.NetThe hostage crisis in Bihar deepened Friday with the bullet-riddled body of Lucas Tete found in a forest and uncertainty continuing about the fate of his three colleagues kidnapped by Maoists along with him five days ago.
Siddharth Malhotra's next father-daughter comedy
New Delhi News.NetSiddharth Malhotra, who wanted to team up with Kajol for his second film after 'We Are Family', will now make a father-daughter comedy with Rishi Kapoor.
Games lane violators to be fined Rs.2,000
New Delhi News.NetDelhi traffic police Friday said a stiff fine of Rs.2,000 would be imposed on people entering the clearly marked Commonwealth Games lanes on city roads from Sep 20. The notification would be published by Sep 20.
Dengue review meeting's focus on coordination: Azad
New Delhi News.NetA meeting Friday to review the increasing dengue cases in the capital, which hosts Commonwealth Games Oct 3-14, focused on bringing coordination between various agencies to control the outbreak, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
Maoist killing of policeman shocks Jharkhand
New Delhi News.NetPoliceman Lucas Tete's killing by Maoists has sent shock waves across Jharkhand with people condemning the 'cowardly' act of the Left-wing rebels. The wife of another abducted policeman from Jharkhand, Ehsan Khan, has threatened to commit suicide if her husband is killed.
School files complaint on illegal confinement of students
New Delhi News.NetSt John's High School, one of the oldest schools here for boys, has lodged a complaint against two people, including a state official, for illegally confining five minor students and forcing them to record statements against the school management, police said Friday.
Increasing access to government data our goal: US official
New Delhi News.NetAn Indian-origin US official Friday said that providing information on the web to increase access to official data is a priority for the American government.
Spare the children, re-open schools in Kashmir
New Delhi News.NetAs India observes Teachers Day this weekend, it is time to spare a thought for the Kashmiri students who are not in school.
Rajasthan inks MoU with IFC to atttract private investment
New Delhi News.NetThe Rajasthan government Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract private investment, generate opportunities for small businesses and support job creation in the state.
India's slum population to be over 93 million in 2011
New Delhi News.NetIndia's slum population is projected to rise to 93.06 million by 2011, or 7.75 percent of the total population, say a report of an expert committee set up by the housing and urban poverty alleviation ministry.
Forest rights panel on Uttar Pradesh visit from Saturday
New Delhi News.NetThe special committee set up jointly by the union Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to enquire into the status of implementation of Forest Rights Act in the country is arriving on a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh Saturday.
General Motors to commission powertrain engine plant
New Delhi News.NetGeneral Motors India Friday said it will commission a 160,000-unit powertrain engine plant at its Talegaon manufacturing facility in Maharashtra by this year-end.
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