Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Top Headlines - The Times of India

Top Headlines - The Times of India


India, Japan sign free trade agreement

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 09:05 PM PST

Japan and India signed on Wednesday a bilateral free trade agreement that would abolish duties on more than 90% of trade for 10 years.


Around 100 Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 08:30 PM PST

Around 100 Indian fishermen have been detained by Sri Lankan police who claim they strayed into the country's waters and were doing "illegal" fishing, sources said.


Around 100 Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 08:30 PM PST

Around 100 Indian fishermen have been detained by Sri Lankan police who claim they strayed into the country's waters and were doing "illegal" fishing, sources said.


US assures India of 'fair solution' to TVU students

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 08:16 PM PST

The United States has assured foreign secretary Nirupama Rao of providing 'fair solution' to Indian students affected by the closure of California-based Tri Valley University, which has been accused of a massive visa fraud.

US assures India of 'fair solution' to TVU students

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 08:16 PM PST

The United States has assured foreign secretary Nirupama Rao of providing 'fair solution' to Indian students affected by the closure of California-based Tri Valley University, which has been accused of a massive visa fraud.


NATO chief Petraeus to leave post by end of year: Report

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 05:34 PM PST

US war commander General David Petraeus will leave his post as chief of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan before the end of the year, the Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.

NATO chief Petraeus to leave post by end of year: Report

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 05:34 PM PST

US war commander General David Petraeus will leave his post as chief of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan before the end of the year, the Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.


Egypt unrest: Google 'very, very proud' of cyber revolutionary Wael Ghonim

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 04:17 PM PST

Google is "very, very proud" of cyberactivist Wael Ghonim, a young executive at the company who emerged as a leading voice of the Egyptian uprising, company boss Eric Schmidt has said.


Egypt unrest: Google 'very, very proud' of cyber revolutionary Wael Ghonim

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 04:17 PM PST

Google is "very, very proud" of cyberactivist Wael Ghonim, a young executive at the company who emerged as a leading voice of the Egyptian uprising, company boss Eric Schmidt has said.

Iran protest planners will fail: Ahmadinejad

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 03:13 PM PST

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that the "enemies" who planned the anti-government protests in Tehran on Monday will fail to achieve their goals.

Iran protest planners will fail: Ahmadinejad

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 03:13 PM PST

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that the "enemies" who planned the anti-government protests in Tehran on Monday will fail to achieve their goals.


Former DoT and Trai bosses had a role in Tatas getting telecom licences : Report

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 02:23 PM PST

The Shivraj Patil committee report has brought into focus former Trai chief Pradip Baijal and then DoT secretary Vinod Vaish's role in violating policy to award telecom licences to the Tatas in 2004 without auctions.


Former DoT and Trai bosses had a role in Tatas getting telecom licences : Report

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 02:23 PM PST

The Shivraj Patil committee report has brought into focus former Trai chief Pradip Baijal and then DoT secretary Vinod Vaish's role in violating policy to award telecom licences to the Tatas in 2004 without auctions.


Obama slams Iran crackdown, urges Middle East reform

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 02:11 PM PST

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned Iran's crackdown on protesters inspired by Egypt's popular uprising and urged friends and foes across the Middle East to take heed of their peoples' aspirations for democracy.

Obama slams Iran crackdown, urges Middle East reform

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 02:11 PM PST

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned Iran's crackdown on protesters inspired by Egypt's popular uprising and urged friends and foes across the Middle East to take heed of their peoples' aspirations for democracy.


We didn't leak Aseem's confession: CBI to court

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 01:55 PM PST

CBI on Tuesday refuted the allegation of leaking the confessional statement of Swami Aseemanand, the Ajmer Dargah blast accused, to the media before a trial court.

We didn't leak Aseem's confession: CBI to court

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 01:55 PM PST

CBI on Tuesday refuted the allegation of leaking the confessional statement of Swami Aseemanand, the Ajmer Dargah blast accused, to the media before a trial court.


People must pitch in for overall national security: G K Pillai

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 01:39 PM PST

Union home secretary G K Pillai asked individuals to be conscious of their responsibility towards national security, stating that the government cannot secure everyone without their cooperation in many areas.

People must pitch in for overall national security: G K Pillai

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 01:39 PM PST

Union home secretary G K Pillai asked individuals to be conscious of their responsibility towards national security, stating that the government cannot secure everyone without their cooperation in many areas.


Food prices push 44 million into poverty: World Bank

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 01:15 PM PST

Rising food prices have pushed about 44 million people into poverty in developing countries since last June, the World Bank warned on Tuesday.

Food prices push 44 million into poverty: World Bank

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 01:15 PM PST

Rising food prices have pushed about 44 million people into poverty in developing countries since last June, the World Bank warned on Tuesday.


Barack Obama asks Pakistan to release Raymond Davis

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 12:31 PM PST

Amid deepening diplomatic stand-off, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked Pakistan to follow the Vienna Convention and release American diplomat Raymond Davis, who is facing trial on murder charges.

Barack Obama asks Pakistan to release Raymond Davis

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 12:31 PM PST

Amid deepening diplomatic stand-off, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked Pakistan to follow the Vienna Convention and release American diplomat Raymond Davis, who is facing trial on murder charges.


Bahrain protesters take control of main square

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 11:28 AM PST

Thousands of protesters poured into a main square in Bahrain's capital Tuesday in an Egypt-style rebellion that sharply escalated pressure on authorities as the Arab push for change gripped the Gulf for the first time.

Bahrain protesters take control of main square

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 11:28 AM PST

Thousands of protesters poured into a main square in Bahrain's capital Tuesday in an Egypt-style rebellion that sharply escalated pressure on authorities as the Arab push for change gripped the Gulf for the first time.


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