Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


SC grants bail to Binayak Sen's associate Piyush Guha in sedition case

Posted: 31 May 2011 01:01 AM PDT

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Piyush Guha, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment along with civil rights activist Binayak Sen, in a sedition case.


22 foreign nationals hurt in Haryana accident

Posted: 31 May 2011 12:12 AM PDT

Around 35 people, including 22 foreigners, were injured Tuesday morning in Haryana after their tourist bus collided with a truck, said the police.


Agra varsity's private candidates' exams cancelled

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:56 PM PDT

The Uttar Pradesh government, citing irregularities, has cancelled the private candidates' examinations being conducted by the Agra University, sources said Tuesday.


Four dead in a petrol tanker explosion in Assam

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:51 PM PDT

At least four people were burnt to death and 12 more critically injured late Monday when a tanker carrying petrol overturned and exploded on a highway in Assam, police said.


WHO asks Asian governments to pass anti-tobacco laws

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:38 PM PDT

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Tuesday said that Asian governments should pass and implement laws that will prevent premature deaths from tobacco-related diseases.


US court sets September 21 for pre-trial in 1984 riots case

Posted: 30 May 2011 09:20 PM PDT

A US Federal Court has set September 21 for pre-trial oral arguments in a case against urban development minister Kamal Nath and Congress for their alleged role in the November 1984 anti-Sikh riots.


35 people, including 22 foreigners, hurt in Haryana accident

Posted: 30 May 2011 09:13 PM PDT

Around 35 people, including 22 foreigners, were injured on Tuesday morning in Haryana after their tourist bus collided with a truck, said the police.


Libyan rebels rename themselves National Liberation Army

Posted: 30 May 2011 05:27 PM PDT

Libya's rebel leaders, the National Transitional Council, announced that they had renamed their armed forces the National Liberation Army.


Pakistan court declares Musharraf 'proclaimed offender'

Posted: 30 May 2011 05:10 PM PDT

Pakistan's anti-terrorism court on Monday dealt a blow to ex-dictator Pervez Musharraf's plans to return to his homeland and join politics when it declared him a proclaimed offender for failing to cooperate with the probe into Benazir Bhutto's assassination.


Afghanistan no longer source of terrorism: Canada PM

Posted: 30 May 2011 03:08 PM PDT

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Afghanistan "is no longer a source of global terrorism" during a surprise visit to the war-torn country, but still urged vigilance on the threat.


Gaddafi ready for truce: South African president Jacob Zuma

Posted: 30 May 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Muammar Gaddafi is ready for a truce to stop the fighting in his country, visiting South African president said Monday after meeting the Libyan ruler, but he listed familiar Gaddafi conditions that have scuttled previous cease-fire efforts. Rebels quickly rejected the offer.


Lagarde launches Brazil charm offensive for top IMF post

Posted: 30 May 2011 01:51 PM PDT

France's Christine Lagarde sought on Monday to rally support for her bid to lead the International Monetary Fund, promising on a visit to Brazil to "deepen" reforms at the institution.


Russia snubs India; cancels navy, army war games

Posted: 30 May 2011 10:34 AM PDT

The Russians have called off the Indra series of navy and army war games in the recent weeks, baffling the Indian defence ministry, the official said.


Jacob Zuma in Libya as NATO eyes endgame amid defections

Posted: 30 May 2011 09:42 AM PDT

South African President Jacob Zuma arrived on Monday in Libya for talks on ending the conflict as NATO said Muammar Gaddafi's "reign of terror" was nearing its end and rebels reported military defections.


Obama picks Martin Dempsey as top US military officer

Posted: 30 May 2011 08:50 AM PDT

President Barack Obama on Monday nominated General Martin Dempsey, who commanded troops in the Iraq war, as the top US military officer.

Obama picks Martin Dempsey as top US military officer

Posted: 30 May 2011 08:50 AM PDT

President Barack Obama on Monday nominated General Martin Dempsey, who commanded troops in the Iraq war, as the top US military officer.


Kasab's security bill: Maharashtra seeks waiver from Centre

Posted: 30 May 2011 07:41 AM PDT

Maharashtra government has sought a waiver of the Rs 10 crore bill sent by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) towards expenses for guarding Ajmal Kasab.


No word from Pak on visit of its judicial commission on 26/11

Posted: 30 May 2011 06:45 AM PDT

Pakistan has not yet conveyed to India when its judicial commission will visit here to take the statement of the magistrate who had recorded the confessional statement of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of 26/11 attack, to pursue the case there.


Yemeni forces kill 20 protesters as sit-in smashed

Posted: 30 May 2011 06:13 AM PDT

Forces loyal to the embattled Yemeni president killed 20 protesters as they dispersed a sit-in in Taez, an organiser said on Monday, as suspected al-Qaida gunmen killed six soldiers in the south.


SC dismisses Chiranjeevi's estranged son-in-law's bail plea

Posted: 30 May 2011 05:15 AM PDT

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of G R Sirish Bharadwaj, estranged younger son-in-law of Praja Rajyam president and Telgu mega star Chiranjeevi, facing a dowry harrasment case.


Pakistan court declares Musharraf 'proclaimed offender'

Posted: 30 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Monday declared former President Pervez Musharraf a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive for failing to cooperate with investigators probing the 2007 assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto.


Pakistani child sex offender deported from London

Posted: 30 May 2011 04:40 AM PDT

A 50-year-old Pakistani man convicted of child sex offences in the UK has been deported after losing a fight to stay in the country.


M&M to launch 8 new vehicles in FY2012

Posted: 30 May 2011 03:43 AM PDT

Mahindra & Mahindra , India's largest utility vehicles maker, plans to launch eight new vehicles in the current financial year.


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