Sunday, October 31, 2010

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


MPs expect Barack Obama to support India's claim to UNSC seat

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:18 AM PDT

Support to India's rightful claim to a permanent seat in the UN Security Council is what Indian lawmakers expect from the US during the address of President Barack Obama in Parliament.

India slips 10 spots to 88th on Global Prosperity Ranking

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 10:58 PM PDT

India has slipped 10 places to the 88th spot, way below neighbouring China, in the World Prosperity Index due to poor healthcare and education systems coupled with weak entrepreneurial infrastructure.

Indonesia tsunami toll hits 449, with 96 missing: Official

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 10:55 PM PDT

Indonesia on Sunday ramped up efforts to help those on remote islands hit by a devastating tsunami as an official put the latest death toll at 449, with 96 missing and feared dead.

14 people massacred at football match in Honduras

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 06:45 PM PDT

Hooded gunmen on Saturday massacred 14 people at an amateur football match in Honduras's second city, San Pedro Sula, authorities said.

Sanctions 'most ridiculous' act against Iran: Ahmadinejad

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 04:24 PM PDT

Imposing sanctions on Iran has been the "most ridiculous and failed" move adopted by the world powers, the country's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said.

Israelis gather to mark 15 years since Yitzhak Rabin slain

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 02:21 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of Israelis packed a central Tel Aviv square on Saturday night to pay tribute to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin 15 years after he was gunned down by an Israeli extremist.

US requests 25-year sentence for ex-child soldier Khadr

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:08 PM PDT

US prosecutors on Saturday requested an extra 25 years in prison for former child soldier Omar Khadr, saying a stiff sentence for the Canadian detainee would "send a message to al-Qaida."

Australia taking steps to check attacks on Indians: PM Manmohan Singh

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 09:18 AM PDT

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said he has been assured by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard that corrective steps were being taken in the backdrop of attacks on Indian students there.

White House calls Yemen leader, urges 'close' cooperation

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 10:08 AM PDT

A top advisor to President Barack Obama spoke Saturday for the second time in as many days with Yemen's president, reiterating a US call for "close" counterterrorism cooperation in the wake of a disrupted bomb plot, the White House said.

Verdict on Nov 11 in Aman Kachru ragging-to-death case

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 08:29 AM PDT

A local court on Saturday reserved its order in the 2009 ragging-to-death case of medical student Aman Kachru and fixed November 11 for pronouncing the verdict.

Equating RSS with SIMI unfortunate, says Baba Ramdev

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Yoga guru Ramdev on Saturday described as unfortunate Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drawing a parallel between RSS and banned terror outfit SIMI.

PM, Clinton discuss bilateral ties ahead of Obama's India trip

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 06:31 AM PDT

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Saturday discussed bilateral issues, particularly in the context of the upcoming India visit of President Barack Obama.

Mamata Banerjee announces slew of railway projects for West Bengal

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 04:52 AM PDT

Railway minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a slew of projects, including expansion of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, for West Bengal.

30 insurgents killed in Afghanistan outpost attack: NATO

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 07:55 AM PDT

An Afghan official said on Saturday that 80 Taliban insurgents were killed during a failed attack on a NATO combat outpost near the border with Pakistan.

Saudi Prince opposed to Ground Zero mosque in New York

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 02:32 AM PDT

Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has said he is against the construction of a mosque close to the 9/11 site in New York and also he had no part in financing the controversial project.
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