Thursday, February 3, 2011

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India

US court orders former Ukrainian Nazi policeman out of country

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 12:37 AM PST

An immigration judge ordered a former Ukrainian Nazi policeman's removal from United States for his participation in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution during World War II.

ITBP admits it failed to estimate correct number of aspirants

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 12:34 AM PST

In the backdrop of the death of 20 aspirants who fell of trains, the ITBP today admitted that it had failed to estimate their number at its recruitment camp and said it will initiate a fresh drive.

Locke to lead US hi-tech trade mission to India

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:46 PM PST

US commerce secy Gary Locke will land in New Delhi at the head of a hi-tech trade mission focused on breaking down barriers for US businesses through meetings with top govt and corporates over the course of his six-day visit.

US says willing to assist India-China dialogue

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:19 PM PST

The US is willing to take steps to improve relationship between India and China and wants to work closely with New Delhi on a wide range of issues in East Asia, a top Obama Administration official has said.

New York City Council votes to ban smoking in parks

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 04:35 PM PST

New York City moved a step closer on Wednesday to banning smoking in parks, beaches and other outdoor public spaces, amid grumbling that the city government may have gone too far in its war on salt, fat and smoke.

Australian soldier killed by IED in Afghanistan

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 04:31 PM PST

An Australian soldier has been killed by an improvised explosive device during a patrol in southern Afghanistan, bringing the Australian death toll to 22.

Four Israeli scribes arrested in Egypt

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:00 PM PST

Four Israeli journalists have been reportedly arrested in Egypt while trying to cover the escalating violence as protesters clashed with President Hosni Mubarak's supporters.

Anti-government protests must stop: Egypt vice-president

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:50 PM PST

Egypt's newly appointed vice-president Omar Suleiman said Wednesday evening he would not speak with the opposition until Egyptian protesters stop demonstrations and return to their homes.

Narendra Modi expands cabinet, reshuffles portfolios

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:48 AM PST

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi expanded his council of ministers Wednesday, inducting six new ministers of state, taking the ministry's total strength to 27.

Pascal Lamy tells WTO members to speed up Doha talks

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:20 AM PST

Trading powers who have embarked on an intensified push for a new trade deal sought by political leaders must go faster if they are to have any hope of finishing the Doha round this year, the head of the WTO said on Wednesday.

India feels let down by Pakistan on Mumbai attacks trial: Krishna

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 08:35 AM PST

"We are disappointed and we are let down by Pakistan. Because till now only two witnesses have been examined and there has been some kind of a lull on that front," external affairs minister S M Krishna said.

WikiLeaks among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:51 AM PST

Anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks has been nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian politician behind the proposal said on Wednesday, a day after the deadline for nominations expired.

Economy strong, govt will take care of rising crude prices: Pranab

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:26 AM PST

Attributing the recent slide in stock market to continued selling by foreign institutional investors, the finance minister said that the economy during 2010-11 would record a growth of 8.5 per cent, up from 8 per cent a year ago.

Anti-Sikh riots: Witness stands by statement against Sajjan Kumar

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:56 AM PST

A woman, whose father was killed during 1984 anti-Sikh riots here, on Wedensday stood by her earlier statement in a Delhi court that he had seen senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar inciting the mob during the carnage.

Sukna, Adarsh scams put armed forces in 'bad' light: Antony

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:19 AM PST

Defence minister A K Antony on Wednesday said policies would be framed to bar local military authorities from directly issuing 'no objection certificates' to private realtors.

Al-Qaida plotted fifth attack on 9/11: US cable

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:30 AM PST

A group of al-Qaida operatives suspected of conducting surveillance on the targets of 9/11 were preparing for a fifth terror attack on the same day in the US but aborted their plan at the last moment.

Indian ship movement through Suez Canal not impacted: Vasan

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 04:58 AM PST

The government on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring the developments in Egypt and so far there are no reports of disruption of India's shipping movements through the Suez Canal.

Yemeni president says he won't seek another term

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 04:02 AM PST

Yemen's president has told parliament he will not seek another term in office or hand power to his son - an apparent reaction to protests in his own country that have been inspired by Tunisia's revolt and the turmoil in Egypt.

Go home, army tells Egyptian protesters

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:31 AM PST

The address was made on state television, as thousands of protesters were again streaming in the late morning to Tahrir Sqaure in central Cairo, to protest against President Hosni Mubarak.

Chidambaram statement on CVC an afterthought: Sushma Swaraj

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:49 AM PST

Sushma Swaraj today termed as an "afterthought" home minister P Chidambaram's claim that he had not misled the CVC selection panel and his contention that the BJP leader was making "thoughtless allegations".
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