Sunday, August 22, 2010

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


Australia PM vows 'stable' government after unclear polls

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 11:22 PM PDT

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Sunday reassured voters she would deliver "stable and effective" government as parties try to cobble a coalition government after inconclusive elections.

China launches exclusive internet cafe for teens

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 11:09 PM PDT

China has launched a first-of-its-kind internet cafe exclusively for teenagers with internet filtering software.

BNP-Jamaat linked to 2004 grenade attacks: Sheikh Hasina

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 10:12 PM PDT

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has alleged that her political rival Khaleda Zia, chief of the Bangladesh National Party, and the then govt had "direct links" with the grenade attacks on a 2004 party rally.

Six quakes strike off Taiwan, no tsunami warning issued

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 10:02 PM PDT

Six earthquakes including one with a magnitude of 5.4 struck off Taiwan's east coast early today, the Seismology Centre said, but there were no reports of damage or casualties and no tsunami warning.

New Orleans police still pay for Katrina sins 5 years on

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 06:47 PM PDT

As the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, a community haunted by one of the deadliest disasters in US history is struggling to regain trust in its police force.

10 killed in drone, landmine blast in Pakistan

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 05:43 PM PDT

Four militants were killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's restive northwest tribal region, the second such strike in less than ten days, while five members of an anti-Taliban militia and a security personnel died when their vehicle was hit a landmine in Mohmand agency.

Australia opposition leader says party 'ready to govern'

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 02:38 PM PDT

Australia's opposition Liberal/National coalition is "back in business" and ready to govern, its leader Tony Abbott told an ecstatic crowd today as the nation faced a hung Parliament.

Navy to stop escorting ships in Mumbai harbour from Monday

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 11:15 AM PDT

The Indian Navy will stop providing escort to ships coming in and out of the Mumbai harbour from Monday necessitated in the wake of collision of two foreign cargo ships off the port Aug 7, an official said.

No 'risk' from Iran's Russian-built nuclear plant: US

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 09:38 AM PDT

The United States sees no "proliferation risk" from Iran's Russian-built first nuclear power plant at Bushehr that was loaded with fuel today, the State Department said.

Rahul meets Aligarh's agitating farmers, takes Maya govt by surprise

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 07:54 AM PDT

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Saturday took both the Mayawati government and Aligarh farmers by surprise when he reached Tappal village, the epicentre of peasants' protest demanding enhanced compensation for land acquired for the Yamuna Expressway.

Congress warns Jagan of discplinary action if yatra resumes

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 07:30 AM PDT

Taking a tough stand, the Congress high command warned rebel party MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of disciplinary action if he goes ahead with his controversial yatra in Andhra Pradesh.

Ahmadinejad promises 'global' response if Iran is attacked

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 05:16 AM PDT

Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has promised a global response if his country is attacked, in an interview with Qatari daily Al-Sharq published today.

Voting ends in Australia, Prime Minister Julia Gillard takes early lead

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 04:47 AM PDT

Polling in Australia ended Saturday with initial results showing the ruling Labor Party having a slight edge over the opposition, but the final outcome will only be announced after two weeks following the counting of the crucial postal votes.

Russia kills organiser of Moscow metro attacks: Reports

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Russian security forces Saturday killed several militants in a clash in the Caucasus, possibly including a suspected mastermind of the March suicide bombings on the Moscow metro, reports said.

Bill seeking voting rights for NRIs introduced in Rajya Sabha

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 01:43 AM PDT

A bill to provide voting rights to Indians living abroad was introduced in Rajya Sabha today, with the govt saying it would enable NRIs to participate in their home country's democratic process, which was their "legitimate" wish.
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