Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


S M Krishna arrives in New York to attend UN General Assembly meet

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 11:43 PM PDT

The session is expected to make a strong pitch for UN reforms, particularly that of the Security Council for whose permanent membership India is a strong contender.

All-party delegation leaves behind hope, fear in Jammu & Kashmir

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 11:33 PM PDT

The all-party delegation led by union home minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday wound up its three-day visit and returned to New Delhi from here, leaving behind a gleam of hope and a cloud of fear.

US administration divided over Obama's Afghanistan strategy: Book

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 09:49 PM PDT

Members of President Barack Obama's national security team have waged an internal battle over Afghan policy that has been marked by bitter infighting, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.

HSBC chief threatens to quit in top job battle, says report

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 08:06 PM PDT

HSBC's chief executive Michael Geoghegan has threatened to quit if he is not promoted to chairman, as the battle for the top job at the bank intensifies, a report said Wednesday.

Typhoon flooding kills 13 in China, dozens missing

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 06:54 PM PDT

Flooding and landslides from Typhoon Fanapi killed 13 people in southern China and left at least 33 missing, an official said Wednesday, as the strongest storm to hit the country this year continued to drop heavy rain on parts of the region.

Hillary Clinton pushes Sudan on referendum

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 04:21 PM PDT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is urging Sudanese authorities to make up for lost time in preparing for an independence referendum early next year for the Southern Sudan.

Obama's aunt says US obligated to make her citizen

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 04:18 PM PDT

President Barack Obama's aunt, who lived for years illegally in Boston before being granted asylum in May, said the United States has an "obligation" to grant her citizenship.

India, US vow to end trade row before Barack Obama's visit

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 09:12 PM PDT

India and the US have pledged to work together to boost trade ties while redoubling efforts to resolve several issues of concern, including visa and outsourcing issues, before President Barack Obama's November visit.

Next 10 days decisive for Mideast peace talks: Palestinians

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 11:47 AM PDT

The next 10 days will be key for the future of the Middle East peace talks, a Palestinian spokesman told AFP on Tuesday as negotiators sought ways to end a standoff over Jewish settlements.

SC pulls up UP govt for acquiring farmland in Noida

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 10:48 AM PDT

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on Uttar Pradesh government for taking away the land of farmers in Noida by waiving off the due procedure and termed it as "state-sponsored terrorism".

US drone strike kills five in northwest Pakistan: Officials

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 10:28 AM PDT

A US drone on Tuesday fired three missiles at a militant compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt near the Afghan border, killing five militants, officials said.

US stocks mixed after blockbuster day

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 08:23 AM PDT

US stock markets were mixed Tuesday after a strong start to the week, with traders unable to capitalize on strong housing data and the sterling gains of Monday.

Maoists kill three policemen and abduct four in Chattisgarh

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 07:55 AM PDT

Maoists have killed at least three policemen and another four members of the security forces are missing after being kidnapped, police said on Tuesday.

Bankrupt Lehman eyes $10m at Sotheby's modern art auction to pay investors

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 07:36 AM PDT

Bankrupt financial group Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc is selling off part of its art collection, including works by Gerhard Richter and Maya Lin, in the hopes of returning millions to creditors.

DGCA proposes pre-flight breath analyser test for all crew

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 05:19 AM PDT

In a bid to make air travel more safe, the Civil Aviation regulator has suggested that pilots and cabin crew of all domestic and international flights operated by Indian carriers be subjected to compulsory pre-flight breath analyser.
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