Monday, January 3, 2011

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Adarsh society scam: Former IAS officer Subhash Lalla resigns

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 11:46 PM PST

Former IAS officer Subhash Lalla, whose kin owns a flat in the scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society in south Mumbai, today resigned as a member of Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission.

Tata Power cancels $300m stake sale deal with Olympus Cap

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 10:16 PM PST

Tata Power today said it has terminated agreement to raise USD 300 million (about Rs 1,350 crore) through selling 14-15 per cent stake in its two coal SPVs to the private equity firm Olympus Capital Holdings Asia.

India to be given key UNSC role in fight against terrorism

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 09:17 PM PST

India, which has joined the UN Security Council after a of gap of 19 years, is most likely to be given a key responsibility by this powerful 15-membered body in fight against terrorism; thus acknowledging New Delhi's prominent role in the global war against terror.

UN Secretary General condemns Egypt bomb attack

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 08:46 PM PST

The Secretary-General is appalled by the bomb attack that killed 21 and wounded 70 others at the al-Qiddissin Coptic Church in Alexandria, Egypt, on New Year's Eve, said a statement by the spokesman of the UN chief.

Australia braces as devastating floods set to worsen

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 05:26 PM PST

Australian military and emergency services were battling huge flooding in the country's northeast that has left at least one person dead, amid warnings the worst is to come.

Death toll in Egypt church bomb blast rises to 22

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 05:16 PM PST

The death toll in a car bomb attack outside a church in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria rose to 22 even as hundreds of suspects were detained.

Coptic Christians protesting bombing clash with Egypt police

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 03:16 PM PST

Angry Coptic Christians clashed with police on Sunday as they demanded more protection for Egypt's Christians following a New Year's Day church bombing that killed 21 of their brethren.

Coptic Christians protesting bombing clash with Egypt police

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 03:16 PM PST

Angry Coptic Christians clashed with police on Sunday as they demanded more protection for Egypt's Christians following a New Year's Day church bombing that killed 21 of their brethren.

Major 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 01:36 PM PST

A major earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hit central Chile on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said.

Italy urges strong EU response to Egypt church attack

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 10:24 AM PST

EU foreign ministers must respond clearly and forcefully at an upcoming meeting to attacks against and discrimination of Christians throughout the world, Italy's foreign minister said on Sunday.

Pakistan government in crisis as coalition partner quits

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 08:30 AM PST

In a major blow to the ruling alliance in Pakistan, one of its key allies the MQM which was having uneasy ties with the PPP today quit the coalition and decided to sit in the opposition.

Five Arabs arrested for plotting rocket attacks in a stadium

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 07:40 AM PST

Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet claimed to have busted a Hamad plot to fire rockets at a football stadium in Jerusalem during a Premier League game to avenge Jewish state's offensive in Gaza two years ago

Israeli PM wants non-stop talks with Palestinians

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 06:18 AM PST

Israel's prime minister says he's ready to sit down with the Palestinian president for continuous one-on-one talks until they reach a peace deal.

Israeli PM wants nonstop talks with Palestinians

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 06:18 AM PST

Israel's prime minister says he's ready to sit down with the Palestinian president for continuous one-on-one talks until they reach a peace deal.

ULFA ready for peace talks without preconditions: Rajkhowa

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 05:40 AM PST

ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa said his outfit was ready to sit for peace talks without any preconditions for an "honourable" solution to relieve the people of Assam of their suffering.

PM to present Jawaharlal Nehru award to Ratan Tata at 98th ISC

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 05:12 AM PST

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata will be presented the Jawaharlal Nehru Award by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the five-day 98th Indian Science Congress, beginning here tomorrow, "for his contributions to Indian society and development of the Nano car."

Jagan to contest LS seat, no intension of destabilising govt

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 01:31 AM PST

Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who has revolted against the Congress leadership, intends to seek re-election from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat and says he is not keen on destabilising the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan to contest LS seat, no intension of destabilising govt

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 01:31 AM PST

Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who has revolted against the Congress leadership, intends to seek re-election from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat and says he is not keen on destabilising the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh.

Zardari signs into law key bill on appointments in top courts

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 01:28 AM PST

President Asif Ali Zardari has signed into law a key constitutional amendment bill aimed at resolving the judiciary-executive differences by changing the process of appointments in Pakistan's superior courts, calling it "a New Year's gift" for the country.
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