Saturday, February 26, 2011

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


Palmolein case takes political turn as polls approach in Kerala

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 12:15 AM PST

In a new turn in the palmolein import graft case, the ruling LDF government today filed a petition in the Special Vigilance Court hearing the case, seeking further probe holding that some more persons were likely to be named as accused.


57-yr-old becomes UK's oldest surrogate mother by giving birth to own grandson

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 11:07 PM PST

Pamela Butler carried her daughter Nichola's baby in her womb because the latter was not medically fit. Butler gave birth to healthy 5lb 12oz Josef by Caesarean section in August, at last giving Nichola and her husband Mathew Pagett the baby they longed for.


IAEA reports new intelligence on Iranian nuclear weapon

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 10:11 PM PST

The International Atomic Energy Agency pointed out in its report that because of "new information recently received", it had further concerns about the possible past and ongoing development of an Iranian nuclear missile.


US arranging consular access to national detained in Pakistan

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 09:53 PM PST

The US has said it is arranging through Pakistan government consular access to its national Aaron Mark Dehaven, who has been detained in Peshawar on charges of not possessing valid travel documents.


Arrested NALCO chief AK Srivastava to be produced in court

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 09:46 PM PST

AK Srivastava, the chairman-cum-managing director of National Aluminium Company Ltd, and his wife who were arrested by the CBI for allegedly accepting bribe will be produced before a special court on Saturday.


No power, no shower as New Zealand quake toll rises to 123

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 06:16 PM PST

The neighborhood's toilet is a portable one out on Keller Street. The water supply is cut, making showers and clean laundry distant dreams. Residents stay fresh with bottles of hand sanitizer, and they're running low.


US President Barack Obama slaps sanction on Libya

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 06:10 PM PST

The Obama administration is freezing assets held by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and four of his children in the United States.


Ex-Florida professor convicted in $3m fraud case

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 04:34 PM PST

A former University of Florida nuclear engineering professor and his wife have been convicted of defrauding more than $3 million from NASA and other federal agencies.


At least 19 killed, 37 injured in Peru bus accident

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 03:53 PM PST

At least 19 people were killed and 37 injured when a long-distance passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Andes east of Lima, police said.


Gaddafi's son talks of negotiation, ceasefire in Libya

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 01:48 PM PST

A son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said on Friday that his forces were holding back in fighting with rebels in western Libya and hoped that a negotiated ceasefire could be in place by Saturday.


UN condemns Libya, orders abuse probe, suspension

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 10:57 AM PST

Governments around the world sharply condemned Libya's crackdown against opposition protesters Friday, calling for a probe into possible crimes against humanity and recommending the country's suspension from the UN's top human rights body.


Student protests forces Osmania Univ to review exam schedule

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 10:16 AM PST

In the backdrop of continuing violent protests as part of Telangana agitation by students at the Osmania University campus here, varsity authorities held a meeting to review the academic calendar for the ongoing semester and for the examination schedule for under-graduate and post-graduate courses.


Dior suspends designer Galliano over 'anti-Semitic insult'

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 09:34 AM PST

Famed fashion house Christian Dior SA suspended creative director John Galliano on Friday after he was detained and accused of an anti-Semitic insult, in a bombshell development days before Paris catwalks heat up for fashion week.


Uganda's president says he'll 'eat' challenger

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 09:02 AM PST

Uganda's recently re-elected president says he will "eat" his challenger who disputed poll results and called for peaceful protests.


Sebi bars 6 entities from market, slaps Rs 36 crore penalty

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 08:30 AM PST

Sectoral regulator Sebi on Friday barred six market intermediaries from trading in securities for allegedly carrying out manipulations in various IPO issues and also slapped a penalty of Rs 36.09 crore.


Delhi-Mumbai flight delayed as man objects to woman pilot

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 08:12 AM PST

A Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight was delayed by more than one and half hours first due to fog and then by a passenger who refused to fly on a plane being piloted by a woman.


Sudanese troops attack Darfur rebels; 27 killed

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 07:19 AM PST

Sudan's army has attacked remnants of a divided rebel movement in the western Darfur region, setting off clashes that killed 25 of the fighters and two government soldiers, a military spokesman said on Friday.


Several Chinese activists charged over 'Jasmine rally' call

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 06:12 AM PST

Police have levelled subversion charges against several top activists who urged Middle East-style protests in China, in what appears to be a severe crackdown on dissent, rights groups said on Friday.


2G scam: Raja's aide, Shahid Balwa denied bail by Delhi court

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 05:16 AM PST

A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail pleas of former telecom minister A Raja's personal secretary R K Chandolia and Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa arrested in the 2G spectrum case.


Railway Budget 2011: 4 special tourist trains to promote rail tourism

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 04:00 AM PST

To promote rail tourism, four special tourist trains called "Janam Bhoomi Gaurav" will be launched to connect important historical and educational places.


Air India to operate 2 flights to Tripoli tomorrow from Mumbai, Delhi

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 03:41 AM PST

National carrier Air India will operate two flights to the Libyan capital Tripoli on Saturday to evacuate Indian nationals stranded in the strife-torn African nation.


NCP MLA from Pachora accused of rape

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 02:42 AM PST

NCP MLA from Pachora Dilip Wagh and his personal assistant Mahesh Mali have been booked for rape, police said here on Friday.


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