Friday, November 25, 2011

Looking back at 26/11 - in.com

Looking back at 26/11 - in.com: "It's been three years since the city of Mumbai was mauled by terrorists on November 26, 2008. The incident claimed the lives of 165 people and hundreds were left injured. However some wounds still remain afresh, as India still awaits the sentencing of the lone capture gunman, Ajmal Amir Kasab, whose case is currently being heard in the Supreme Court.
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Kishenji's niece identifies his body

Kishenji's niece identifies his body: "The body of one of the top Maoist leaders Kishenji, who was killed in a gun fight with security forces, was Saturday identified by his niece Deepa Rao, Maoist ideologue P.Varvara Rao said."

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26/11 attacks: Still waiting for Pak to bring the guilty to book, says Krishna

26/11 attacks: Still waiting for Pak to bring the guilty to book, says Krishna: " Three years after Mumbai was hit by the worst-ever terror attack in the country, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna today said that India was still waiting for Pakistan to bring to book the perpetrators of the carnage."

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Varvara Rao suspects story of Kishenji's encounter was fabricated - India - DNA

Varvara Rao suspects story of Kishenji's encounter was fabricated - India - DNA: "Telugu Poet and Maoist sympathiser Varvara Rao Thursday demanded that the Centre and West Bengal government make arrangements for Kishenji's niece Deepa to identify his body."

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Killer fields - The Times of India

Killer fields - The Times of India: " Pulla Kala will never forget October 31. That evening, she watched her husband Pulla Yellaiah look up at the skies and chant a silent prayer. Yellaiah looked tense and vulnerable. The couple was reeling under a debt of Rs 3 lakh to cultivate cotton. Yellaiah had expected a good harvest and hoped to rake in a decent profit after the loans were paid. "He bought pesticides to spray in the field. He told me he was going out for a while that evening. He never came back," Kala recalls, crying inconsolably. Yellaiah drank pesticide to end his life. He was only 22. "

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Benegal all praise for unique Telangana culture - The Times of India

Benegal all praise for unique Telangana culture - The Times of India: "Dada Saheb Phalke awardee and Hyderabad-born Shyam Benegal was all praise for the distinct Telangana culture. "Telangana has a unique and distinct culture like no other place in the country" he said while addressing a press conference at the 17th International Children's Film Festival India at Shilparamam here on Saturday."

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Telangana echoes in Assam hills, lends support to Bodos - India - DNA

Telangana echoes in Assam hills, lends support to Bodos - India - DNA: "In a show of unity, the Telengana joint action committee and the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) on Tuesday publicly lent their support to the movement of tribal Bodos in Assam for the creation of a separate state. Spearheading demands for the creation of smaller states, 22 groups nationwide decided to come under one platform to give fillip to their movements."

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Monday, November 14, 2011

‘522 million people could have diabetes by 2030’

The Hindu : Health / Policy & Issues : ‘522 million people could have diabetes by 2030’

The International Diabetes Federation predicts that one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to their latest statistics.

In a report issued on Monday, the advocacy group estimated that 522 million people would have diabetes in the next two decades, based on aging, demographic changes and other factors.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

AP’s former top mining official held - India - DNA

AP’s former top mining official held - India - DNA: "CBI officials have made yet another high-profile arrest in the illegal iron ore mining case involving Karnataka’s BJP leader and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy.

VD Rajagopal, a former director of mines in Andhra Pradesh, was arrested late on Saturday. He was taken into custody past midnight after a session of grilling. Sources said that even as Rajagopal was facing the volley of questions from the CBI officials, another team of officials was carrying out a search and seizure operation at his residence in Hyderabad."

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TRS accuses Congress of indulging in 'hypocrisy' on Telangana issue - The Economic Times

TRS accuses Congress of indulging in 'hypocrisy' on Telangana issue - The Economic Times: "The Telangana Rashtra Samiti has accused Congress of indulging in "hypocrisy'' and "doublespeak'' on the creation of a Telangana state. It came down heavily on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for ruling out the possibility of creating a new state until a consensus was hammered out among stakeholders. "

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

ED issues summons to Jaganmohan Reddy | Deccan Chronicle


ED issues summons to Jaganmohan Reddy | Deccan Chronicle
Widening its probe into the finances of YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, the Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to him in connection with the money laundering case against the MP.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Bhaskar Balakrishnan : Telangana demand should be accepted

Business Line : Columns / Bhaskar Balakrishnan : Telangana demand should be accepted: "The festering dispute regarding Telangana has severely damaged Andhra's political and economic governance, business and investor confidence. Wider consequences include disruption of communications and trade between North and South India. There seems to be no perfect solution. The best realistic solution should be found quickly, before the situation deteriorates even further and the whole nation suffers."

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Manipur blockade: After 100 days CM talks tough- TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos

Manipur blockade: After 100 days CM talks tough- TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos: "Manipur is facing its worst ever fuel crisis caused by the continuous blockade of the state's 2 national highways as the blockade enters its 100th day, the state government is running out of patience now. The Chief Minister has threatened action; even the use of force if the blockade is not lifted on Tuesday (November 8).

Day 100 of the economic blockade in Manipur and yet no relief in sight. All fuel in Manipur is out of stock with even the prices of commodities sky high. "

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Telangana anguish: OU student jumps before train - The Times of India

Telangana anguish: OU student jumps before train - The Times of India: "MANCHIRYAL (Adilabad): Even as speculations over the UPA government's 'forward movement' on the vexed Telangana issue are flying thick and fast, a post graduate student of Osmania University (OU) committed suicide here anguished over the inordinate delay in carving out a separate T-state ."

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Friday, November 4, 2011

OMC got mining lease when Naidu was CM: Jagan tells CBI | Deccan Chronicle

OMC got mining lease when Naidu was CM: Jagan tells CBI | Deccan Chronicle
YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, who appeared before CBI today in connection with probe of illegal mining case against Obulapuram Mining Company which is owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, said former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had granted mining lease to the company in 2002.

DSP quits service to join Telangana movement - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive

DSP quits service to join Telangana movement - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive: "When she resigned from the post of deputy superintendent of police for the sake of Telangana in December 2009, she became an instant hit with proTelangana agitators and hobnobbed with senior TRS leaders. However, she got reinstated in March 2010. But Domakonda Nalini, who was the 'toast' of Telangana then is back in news once again, after she announced on Thursday she is resigning from the post, yet again. "

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