India News / Press Releases on September 11, 2007

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Day 1 meet of UPA-Left panel discusses broad contours of nuke deal concerns
The 15-member UPA-Left panel to review the Indo-US nuclear deal today held its first meeting with the members outlining the agenda for the discussion. ANI

Allahabad HC judges observation over Gita sparks controversy
An observation by Justice S N Srivastava of Allahabad High Court that it is the duty of the State to recognise the Bhagvad Gita as rashtriya dharma shastra (national religious doctrine) has sparked a controversy. ANI

Mayawati suspends 12 top UP police officials
The Mayawati-led Government in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday suspended 12 top police officials for their involvement in States police recruitment scandal during the previous Mulayam Singh Yadav regime. ANI

Differences with BJP ironed out, claims Uddhav Thackeray
After months of bickering with the BJP, working President of the Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray today said that all differences between the two parties have been ironed out. ANI

15 injured after protest in Kashmir turned violent
At least 15 people were injured in Dangiwachi, north of Srinagar, on Tuesday after police fired tear gas at hundreds of demonstrators, who were protesting against the killing of a student by security forces. ANI

Two students attempt suicide over Salem railway division controversy
Two students on Tuesday attempted to commit suicide over bifurcation of a railway zone, which has blown into an inter-state row. ANI

Corporate retail chains anger traders
Dozens of traders staged a 100-hour long sit-in here today to protest against entry of corporate chains in retail business. ANI

Rajasthan panchayat makes villagers strip to find rape accused
Every man in Rajasthans Boraj village was made to strip to his underwear while the village Panchayat carried out an investigation into the rape and murder of a woman. ANI

Manmohan Singh wants region specific strategy to conserve water
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today expressed need for a community-based and region-specific strategy for conservation of water. ANI

Orissas Green Man effort to galvanise his village from cyclone
A lowly paid staff of the Orissa Governments Irrigation Department, Nirakar Mallick has converted 10 acres of barren government land along the coast into a green forest so that cyclones hitting the village could have less disastrous impact. ANI

India needs comprehensive anti-terror laws, says UN report
A country-specific report prepared by the Counter Terrorism Committee of the United Nations has revealed gaping holes in Indias preparedness to tackle terrorism. ANI

Varanasi parents tie toddler to pole to ensure safety
Saraswati Devi of Loodan village near Varanasi, a daily wage worker, ties her two-year-old Shintu to a bamboo pole before leaving for work everyday to ensure that the baby does not stray far. ANI

Manipur Song out of tune with realities, says audience
The documentary film Manipur Song produced by Pankaj Butalia, which was screened at the India International Centre, drew a packed house, but little empathy from the audience. ANI

East-West Corridor may be completed by 2009: Baalu
The East-West Corridor is likely to be substantially completed by 2009, Thiru T.R. Baalu, Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, said on Tuesday. ANI

IAF Kiran MK-I crashes, two pilots killed (Lead: IAF)
One Kiran MK-I trainer aircraft of Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Tuesday morning killing an instructor and a trainer in a routine training-flying night sortie. ANI

Torrential rains damage road network in Uttarakhand
Torrential rains and landslides have badly damaged road network in Uttarakhand. ANI

Hindus in Allahabad take dip to ward off solar eclipse evil
Thousands of Hindus took a dip in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers here on Tuesday during solar eclipse to ward off evil effects of the rare celestial phenomenon. ANI

Gwalior witnesses division in crematoria
In India, people have to live with the stamp of the caste in which they were born. In Gwalior, the caste distinction follows people even after their death. ANI

Orissa housewife lands in jail in a mistaken identity case
A housewife in Orissa has been behind bars for the past six months serving rigorous imprisonment for no fault of hers. She got implicated in a case because the actual accused happened to be her namesake. ANI

For Chinese women, having a job is important, but rich husband will do nicely
For Chinese women, having a good job is pretty important, but would love to find a wealthy husband to look after them. ANI

Chinas suicide rate among the worlds highest
China has one of the highest suicide rates in the world, particularly among rural women, an expert on suicide prevention has said. ANI

Water logging spurts Encephalitis cases in UP
Fresh cases of Japanese Encephalitis have been reported in Uttar Pradesh, pushing the death toll up to 98. ANI

Consumer inflation in China jumps to an 11-year high
Consumer inflation in China jumped to the highest level in nearly 11 years in August as food prices continue to surge, raising the possibility for another interest rate hike. ANI

Mumbai witness tight security ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
Security has been stepped up in Mumbai ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival that marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha. ANI

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan gives boost to education in rural Punjab
In Punjabs rural areas, the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is contributing to improve capabilities in children via community-owned quality education.In a response to a demand for quality basic education, the SSA was started by the Government.There is also another goal to bridge the social, regional and gender gaps with the active participation of the community in the management of schools, said Davinder Kumar, a teacher. ANI

Nawaz takes refuge in Sharif Palace
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been lodged in a mansion popularly known here as Sharif Palace. ANI

Police seize over 88,000 dollars worth of counterfeit mobile phones
Police in Bangalore have seized counterfeit mobile phones worth over 88,000 dollars after arresting four shopkeepers. ANI

Supreme Court permits dismantling of Norwegian ship Blue Lady
The Supreme Court on Tuesday permitted the dismantling of the Norwegian ship Blue Lady, formerly known as the S S Norway. ANI

UPA-Left Committee to meet over Indo-US nuclear deal
The first meeting of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-Left committee on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal will be held here today. According to Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury, modalities on addressing the issue will be finalised in todays meeting. ANI

PM to open National Ground Water Congress
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the National Ground Water Congress - 2007 here today. ANI

Punjabi female stage artist Satinder Satti debuts as a singer
After making a name in television and stage anchoring, Sattinder Satti has debuted as a singer through her Punjabi album title Peeng or The Swing. ANI

Ambika Soni to leave for Japan today
Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni will leave for Japan today to participate in the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) World Travel Fair. ANI

Two IAF pilots die in plane crash in Hyderabad
Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots died in a plane crash in Hakimpet area on the outskirts of Hyderabad early on Tuesday morning. ANI

India Transitioning! Receiver to Creator of IPR in Auto Components - Frost & Sullivan
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EDS Technologies Ties-Up with ICEM Targeting Automotive & Aerospace Industry
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Emmanuel Colombier Appointed as Managing Director and Vice Chairman, ALSTOM Projects India Limited
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Wipro Announces New Global Development Center in Mexico
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IndianOil, Citibank Celebrate a Decade of Partnership
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