Friday, September 17, 2010

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


Over 60 killed in Sri Lanka explosives depot blast

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 12:57 AM PDT

At least 60 people were killed including two Chinese contractors in eastern Sri Lanka on Friday after an accidental blast at an explosives depot at a police station, a military spokesman said.

BJP breaks into Cong bastion, wins Kathlal by-election by over 21,000 votes

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 11:52 PM PDT

The counting for the elections, which took place on September 13, began today with Kanu Dabhi leading from the beginning of the counting from his nearest rival Ghelabhai Zala.

Muslim, Hindu leaders appeal for peace ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:51 PM PDT

With the date of pronouncement of the Allahabad High Court judgement on Ayodhya dispute drawing near, religious leaders and scholars of both the communities have appealed for peace and communal harmony.

Chechen independence leader to surrender to Polish prosecutors

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 08:28 PM PDT

Akhmed Zakayev, wanted by Russia for alleged terrorism, will surrender on Friday to Polish prosecutors who have said they must detain him, a supporter said.

Obama visit a major step forward for Indo-US ties: Meera Shankar

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:15 PM PDT

India is keenly looking forward to Barack Obama's visit in November and his trip will prove to be a major step forward in strengthening relationship between the two great democracies, Indian Ambassador to the US has said.

Cannot compromise security architecture of BlackBerry, says RIM

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 11:18 PM PDT

Research in Motion said it is hopeful that its dispute with India and the UAE over data security will be resolved successfully, but reiterated that it "cannot compromise the security architecture of its enterprise solution."

US Senate panel approves new arms treaty with Russia

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:18 PM PDT

A US Senate panel approved a new strategic nuclear arms control treaty with Russia on Thursday, advancing one of President Barack Obama's key foreign policy goals to an uncertain future in the full Senate.

Arab states snub US over Israel resolution at IAEA meet

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 04:11 PM PDT

Arab states refused on Thursday to drop plans to chide Israel over its assumed nuclear arsenal at a UN nuclear conference next week, despite US suggestions that such a move would jeopardise Middle East peace talks.

Top Lula aide quits over Brazil election scandal

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 02:29 PM PDT

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's chief of staff quit on Thursday over an ethics scandal, in a bid to stave off possible damage to Lula's front-running candidate in Brazil's presidential election next month.

US Senate passes $30bn small business credit measure

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 01:03 PM PDT

The US Senate passed long-delayed legislation Thursday designed to open up credit to small businesses and award them with other incentives to expand and hire new workers.

France to keep clearing 'all illegal' Roma camps: Sarkozy

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 11:36 AM PDT

President Nicolas Sarkozy said Thursday France was "profoundly hurt" by World War II parallels with its expulsion of Roma Gypsies, and vowed to continue clearing "illegal camps."

Indian navy foils 3 piracy attacks in Gulf of Aden

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:29 AM PDT

An Indian navy ship thwarted three piracy attacks while escorting cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden this week.

White House denies Michelle Obama's 'hell' comment

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:27 AM PDT

The White House is denying that Michelle Obama, the president's wife, ever described her White House life as "hell".

Spain discotheque to change its name after Muslim protests

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:44 AM PDT

A Spanish discotheque called Mecca which has angered Muslims will change its name, a Muslim representative said on Thursday in the southern city of Murcia.

Taliban vow to attack Afghan elections on polling day

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:11 AM PDT

The Taliban vowed on day to launch attacks on Afghanistan's imminent parliamentary poll, saying election workers and security forces will be the main target.
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