Centre to constitute a GoM for aviation sector :PatelNEW DELHI - Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel informed on Thursday that the Centre has decided to set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) to look into the issue of jet fuel pricing and demands of the airline industry. The ‘miracle’ boy who died 18 times celebrates his first b’dayMELBOURNE - A Brit baby boy has defied all odds after he died 18 times and lived to celebrate his first birthday. As VHP leader’s death anniversary looms, Kandhamal is engulfed with security blanketPHULBANI - Tight security arrangements have been made in the Orissa’s Kandhamal District ahead of the first death anniversary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanand Saraswati.axmananda and four others were killed by Maoists on last year, sparking of a widespread communal violence in parts of Orissa. Some Iowa property owners say federal buyout for greenway isn’t worth leaving flood plainCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After one of the most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history, Cedar Rapids plans to turn a flood-prone strip of land next to the Cedar River into a 220-acre greenway. But a few stubborn homeowners and businesses are refusing to leave. Kashmir government ready for CBI probe into double rape-murderSRINAGAR - The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday said it was ready to recommend a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the rape and murder of two women of Shopian district amid reports of the alleged tampering of DNA samples of the victims. J and K Government to hand over Shopian murder case to CBISRINAGAR - The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday decided to handover the controversial Shopian rape and murder case involving two women to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Ga. suspect tells jurors: ‘I was not then, and am not now, a terrorist.’ATLANTA — A 23-year-old accused of using a video camera to scout national landmarks for terror attacks told jurors Tuesday that he never helped terrorists, nor plotted to do so. 7-time champion Michael Schumacher calls off Formula One comeback due to head, neck injuriesBERLIN — Michael Schumacher on Tuesday announced he has called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback because of lingering injuries from a motorcycling crash earlier this year. Stocks slide after rally; traders look to retail earnings, Federal Reserve’s two-day meetingNEW YORK —With the stock market in a bit of a news lull, investors decided to lock in some profits. Oil dipps below $71 a barrel ahead of US retail reports due later this weekOil prices fell below $71 a barrel Monday ahead of this week’s U.S. consumer spending data that could shed light on the strength of the economic recovery. Nortel CEO Mike Zafirovski steps down; board of directors to be reduced to 3 from 9TORONTO —Nortel Networks CEO Mike Zafirovski is stepping down from the troubled telecommunications company, saying a “a natural transition point” has been reached as the company proceeds with plans to liquidate. US troops who have died while serving in Iraq and KuwaitArmy Spc. Michael S. Cote Michael Cote wasn’t supposed to focused on romance during basic training. Iraq veterans shred combat uniforms to turn reminders of war into therapeutic works of artSAVANNAH, Ga. — Tired of taking pills prescribed to suppress his pain, Zach Choate decided to wrestle head-on with the trauma that followed him home from Iraq. He began by using a razor to shred his Army uniform to bits. India-Nepal land dispute threatens tiger reserveSUSTA - The presence of illegal settlers is threatening wildlife in the Susta region of the Valmiki Tiger Reserve as forest staff don’t patrol the area because of a territorial dispute between India and Nepal, say officials and conservationists. Two globe-trotters on a mission: The tag team of Bill and Hillary Clinton is in motion againWASHINGTON — Bill Clinton’s North Korean negotiations cast fresh light on a Byzantine, mysterious power that Americans may never fully understand. Young MPs to train as soldiers of Territorial ArmyNEW DELHI - Donning the olive green uniform was a childhood dream for some. For others, weapons training was the main attraction. Whatever their reasons, many of India’s young MPs will soon join the Territorial Army, which enables civilians to help strengthen the country’s defence. Kirori Mal College expels 2 students involved in raggingNEW DELHI - The Kirori Mal College on Monday decided to expel two students for their involvement in a ragging episode. Nevada Supreme Court to hear arguments on releasing OJ Simpson pending appealLAS VEGAS — Lawyers for O.J. Simpson and a former golfing buddy hope to persuade a Nevada Supreme Court panel to spring the two men from prison while the justices review their convictions in a gunpoint hotel room heist. Bank employees to strike work Aug 6-7NEW DELHI - Employees of state-run banks have decided to go ahead with their proposed strike Thursday and Friday following failure of talks with the government over hike in wages and other demands. Orissa tribesmen re-distribute land seized from non-tribalsBANDHUGAON - In an attempt to exercise their rights, tribals in Orissa are on a land acquiring spree, albeit peacefully. 5,000 paramilitary men to be deployed for anti naxal operationsNEW DELHI - In a move to flush out Naxalites, the Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to deploy five thousand personnel in the Maoist affected states, along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Dead Kerala priest’s family want another autopsyKANNUR - The family of Catholic priest James Mukalel, who was found dead on the roadside in Karnataka’s Dakshin Kannada district earlier this week, have decided to go in for another post-mortem to ascertain the cause of his death. Hindalco to raise $500 mn, net up 79 percentMUMBAI - Aluminium maker Hindalco Industries plans to raise $500 million (around Rs.2,400 crore) through issue of securities, including global depository receipts (GDRs), in both international and domestic markets. Honduran interim leader says ousted president cannot be restored to powerTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leader says ousted President Manuel Zelaya cannot be allowed to return to power. ‘Polluting’ vehicles to go off Kolkata roads SaturdayKOLKATA - Kolkata commuters are likely to face a harrowing time with all commercial vehicles older than 15 years going off the roads from Saturday following the West Bengal government’s decision to implement the high court’s ban on these vehicles. ‘Right To Education bill to make India a knowledge hub’NEW DELHI - Sixteen years after the idea was mooted, a bill aiming to provide free and compulsory education to children in the age group of six to 14 was introduced in the Lok Sabha Friday with the larger target of making India a “knowledge hub” in the future. Bihar curbs medicine that kills vulturesPATNA - The Bihar government has decided to check the use of anti-inflammatory Diclofenac medicine in treatment of animals as the drug accumulates in the tissues of carcasses and is leading to the death of vultures. Navy’s newest destroyer to carry name of Marine who died protecting his comrades in IraqBATH, Maine — Marines flushing out Iraqi insurgents after an ambush came upon a column of vehicles. A van with a father and son. A pickup truck. A tractor. A BMW with a couple of sheiks. And a Toyota Land Cruiser with four young men, all of them insurgents. Judge says young Guantanamo detainee being held illegally and orders his releaseWASHINGTON — A judge ruled Thursday that one of the youngest detainees brought to Guantanamo Bay is being held illegally and must be released — 6½ years after the detainee from Afghanistan says he was tortured into confessing at age 12. India looks for gas in distant Papua New GuineaIndo-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI - Papua New Guinea, a sprawling Pacific Ocean nation of just six million people speaking 850 languages, is inviting India to develop its hydrocarbon resources after the islands struck gas two years ago. It is also keen to forge ties with New Delhi after courting Beijing all these years. |
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