Friday, September 3, 2010

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


Jaganmohan Reddy leaves for Prakasam to resume 'Odarpu Yatra'

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 11:33 PM PDT

Congress MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday left for Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, from his family estate at Idupulapaya to resume his conroversial 'Odarpu Yatra'.

Pakistan's nuclear bomb has prevented war with India: AQ Khan

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 11:03 PM PDT

Pakistan's nuclear arsenal has prevented a conventional war with India and made the "nation walk with heads held high", boasts notorious Pakistani scientist AQ Khan.

Over 13,000 have embraced Islam in Dubai since 1996

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 09:46 PM PDT

Dubai has witnessed over 13,000 conversions to Islam over the last 14 years particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, a senior official has said.

Filmmaker Vijay Kumar denied bond, ordered voluntary departure within 90 days

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 09:03 PM PDT

Indian filmmaker Vijay Kumar will remain behind bars without bail on federal immigration charges until allegations that he was illegally carrying brass knuckles in his checked airport baggage are resolved, a judge has ruled.

Hurricane Earl weakens but still powerful as it smacks US

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 08:30 PM PDT

The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 110 mph (177 kph) winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks.

Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near US border

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 07:42 PM PDT

A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug cartel members in northeastern Mexico left 25 purported gunmen dead Thursday, the military said.

Chile miners soon to 'see' loved ones over video link

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 03:34 PM PDT

The 33 Chilean miners trapped underground longer than anyone on record will soon be able to see and talk to loved ones through a video link, Health Minister Jaime Manalich said on Thursday.

Abbas, Netanyahu vow to meet every two weeks for peace

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 01:47 PM PDT

Israeli and Palestinian leaders launched their first direct negotiations in 20 months on Thursday, agreeing to meet every two weeks in a bid to reach a lasting peace settlement within a year.

More than 49 million Americans 'food insecure': Study

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 12:35 PM PDT

More than 49 million people in the United States do not have regular access to nutritious meals, putting them at risk of a raft of physical, psychological and social problems, a report said on Thursday.

Slick seen from rig ablaze in Gulf of Mexico: Coast Guard

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 12:32 PM PDT

A mile-long slick was spreading from an oil platform ablaze in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, the Coast Guard said, citing a report from rig workers who jumped into the sea to safety.

Group not pushing me out, it's my desire to quit: Ratan Tata

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 10:24 AM PDT

Asserting that he was not being pushed out as chairman of the $71 billion conglomerate Tata Group, Ratan Tata said that he opted out of the selection committee to avoid giving the impression that he is influencing the succession plan.

Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya shifted to Mumbai

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 10:19 AM PDT

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, developed chest pain while being taken to Mumbai on Thursday.

Mahindra Satyam plans to tap opportunities in US health sector

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 08:36 AM PDT

Mahindra Satyam on Thursday said it is looking to tap opportunities coming from the recent reforms in the US healthcare sector.

Sam Pitroda slams BSNL for losing first-mover advantage on 3G

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 07:51 AM PDT

Advisor to the Prime Minister and telecom czar Sam Pitroda on Thursday slammed state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited for losing its competitive edge over other operators by not starting 3G services earlier.

Cong rebukes BJP, says Sonia can become party chief 40 times

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 06:41 AM PDT

Congress on Thursday dismissed BJP's objection to a fourth term for Sonia Gandhi as party chief saying she could become the head of the party 40 times.
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