Thursday, August 19, 2010

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


UP to file special petition in SC against court order on Shahuji district

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 11:30 PM PDT

UP govt will file a special leave petition in the SC against the order of the Allahabad HC staying the restoration of Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Nagar, carved out of Amethi Lok Sabha constituency represented by Rahul Gandhi.

Australian asks Muslim woman to depose without face-veil

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 11:26 PM PDT

In a latest ruling, an Australian court has asked a Muslim woman witness in a fraud case to appear before it without a face covering veil in the interest of a fair trial.

2 Indians killed, 1 injured in car accident in Massachusetts

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 08:59 PM PDT

Two Indians were killed and one was injured when the car they were travelling in had a head on collision with another vehicle in Auburn in central Massachusetts.

Asia tour: Pak not in Obama's itinerary, says White House

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 08:02 PM PDT

There is no discussion to add Pakistan in the US President Barack Obama's itinerary when he visits India and other Asian nations in November, the White House has said.

Pakistan violates ceasefire, targets 3 Indian posts along LoC in Poonch

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 07:29 PM PDT

Pakistani Army opened fire on three Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishnaghati sector in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir early Thursday, Army sources said.

GM takes big step in shedding government ownership

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 06:31 PM PDT

General Motors Co. on Wednesday filed the first batch of paperwork required to sell stock to the public, a significant step toward shedding government ownership.

UN condemns killing of Indian peacekeepers in Congo

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 06:00 PM PDT

UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has offered his "sincere condolences" to the Indian government and families of the three Indian soldiers who were killed on Wednesday in an attack on the UN peacekeeping forces in Congo.

CIA forms new center to combat nuclear arms, WMDs

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 05:30 PM PDT

The CIA is opening a counterproliferation center to combat the spread of dangerous weapons and technology, a move that comes as Iran is on the verge of fuelling up a new nuclear power plant.

Pentagon ready to discuss Afghan files: WikiLeaks founder Assange

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 04:22 PM PDT

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Wednesday the Pentagon has expressed willingness to discuss the online whistleblower's request for help in reviewing classified documents from the Afghan war and removing information that could harm civilians.

Talks with US only if sanctions are dropped: Iran's Khamenei

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 01:32 PM PDT

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that any talks with arch-foe the United States would occur only if Washington drops "sanctions and threats" against Tehran.

Stones thrown at AC coaches of NE Express, 7 injured

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 11:27 AM PDT

Seven passengers were injured when locals pelted stones at Guwahati-New Delhi North-East Express at Banahi rail station on Patna-Buxar section of East Central Railway in Bhojpur district on Wednesday.

Most New Yorkers against ground zero mosque: Poll

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 10:28 AM PDT

Most New Yorkers oppose a proposed Islamic centre and a mosque near the ground zero, according to a poll on the issue that has sparked a row in the country.

US stocks slip as energy shares weigh

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 08:53 AM PDT

US stocks were little changed on Wednesday as energy shares were hit by lower oil prices, while tepid corporate earnings failed to inspire investors.

WikiLeaks says US willing to talk about leaked papers

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 07:57 AM PDT

The US military is willing to discuss a request from whistleblower website WikiLeaks for help to remove sensitive information from 15,000 confidential documents on the war in Afghanistan, a WikiLeaks insider said Wednesday.

Russia assures more aid to Pak as Medvedev meets Zardari

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 05:45 AM PDT

Russia today promised all possible support to Pakistan in dealing with catastrophic floods, even as the second Russian Il-76 cargo plane with emergency relief is scheduled to land in Islamabad tomorrow.
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