'Muslims voting along community lines worrying'
Date:19th May,2011
National:
=>Tata back in Bengal with hotel projects
After Bengal voted Trinamool Congress to power, the Tata Group is slowly but surely returning to the state. It had pulled out of Singur in October 2008. It has two hotel projects lined up in Kolkata over the next two years.
=>Bihar's 'absconding' minister resigns
Patna:Under pressure fom opposition parties,Bihar Cooperative Minister and BJP leader Ramadhar Singh, declared an absconder by a court 16 years ago, resigned from the Nitish Kumar Cabinet.
=>ED charges Kalmadi with money laundering
New Delhi:Enforcement Directorate has slapped money laundering charges on sacked Commonwealth Games organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and has begun identifying his properties and those belonging to his relatives and aides to attach them to recover losses from Games contracts.
=>Maoists call 2-day bandh
NEW DELHI: The Maoists have called a 'Bharat Bandh' on May 21 and 22 in protest against the arrest of CPI (Maoist) central committee members in Bihar and against the "unjust war on the people waged by the ruling class and the brutal repression of Uttar Pradesh peasants".
=>CBI removes Wazhul's name from fugitives list
NEW DELHI: A day after the government suffered a huge embarrassment, the Central Bureau of Investigation removed the name of Wazhul Kamar Khan from the list of Red Corner Notice (RCN) fugitives. Wazhul, who is an accused in the Mulund train blast case, figured in the `50 most wanted' list given to Pakistan. He was, however, found staying in a Mumbai suburb.
SPORTS:
=>Warne bows out of cricket on a low
NEW DELHI: Shane Warne bows out of professional cricket on Friday after a frustrating final Indian Premier League season replete with rows, fines and other off-field distractions.
"I've had a great time - but it's time to say goodbye to IPL," the Aussie superstar wrote on Twitter on May 6, announcing the end of his association with the tournament that offered the last chance to watch him in action.
=>Porto beat Braga to clinch Europa League title
DUBLIN: FC Porto revived its status as a European power by beating Braga 1-0 Wednesday in an all-Portuguese Europa League final for the club's biggest title in seven years. Radamel Falcao provided the winner in the 44th minute, meeting a perfect cross from the right by Fred Guarin to head into the top left corner of the net after a largely tentative first half.
Entertainment:
=>Abhay Deol and Preeti Desai to get engaged
Abhay Deol is set to give his long-time relationship with former Miss Britain, Preeti Desai, an official tag. BT has learnt from reliable sources close to the couple that they are planning to get engaged in a private ceremony soon.
A friend of the couple said, "Preeti and Abhay are with each other around the clock, despite having separate addresses. There has been a death in the family (Dharmendra's elder sister passed away) and that's why they are not rushing their engagement. When the family overcomes the sorrow, Abhay and Preeti will exchange rings, maybe later this month or in June."
Business:
=>25p coins can't be used after June 30
Come June 30, coins of denomination of 25 paise or less cannot be used for any payment, nor will they be accepted by banks.On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that the government had decided to withdraw these coins from circulation with effect from June 30.
=>Rupee gains 10 paise against US dollar in early trade
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee appreciated by 10 paise to Rs 44.95 per dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange today, supported by a higher opening in the stock market and dollar weakness against the euro and other Asian currencies. The rupee had strengthened by 10 paise to close at Rs 45.05/06 against the US currency in yesterday's trade following fresh dollar-selling by some banks and exporters.
International:
=>Argentina: Plane with 22 on board missing
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Authorities say a commercial airplane with 22 people on board has disappeared in Argentina's southern Patagonia region.
Yahuar told Channel C5N that he has no information of survivors or deaths. ``We have sent fire fighters and ambulances to the spot.''
Air carrier Sol said one of its planes with 22 people on board was missing in Rio Negro. Mabel Yahuar, mayor of the town of Los Menucos in Rio Negro province, says there have been reports of an explosion in the sky.
- Date:20th May, 2011
- Probe money laundering charges against Amar: HC to ED
- Adarsh Housing Society scam blamed on Deshmukh
- Hurriyat chairman Geelani put under house arrest
- Andhra to formulate law to curb corruption in NREGS
- Kanimozhi's bail plea be decided today in 2G scam
SPORTS:
- Teenage opener Brathwaite in West Indies squad
- 'Missing Diju, mixed doubles weak link in Sudirman'
International:
- Earthquake hits western Turkey; 2 persons dead
- 'Pak-China relation indispensable for regional peace'
- Iran had prior knowledge of 9/11 attacks, says report
- Posco land acquisition process disrupted in Orissa
- Sensex rallies by over 182 pts on strong L&T results
Entertainment:
Kiss wasn't serious: Zarine
Many actors are known to let their guards down when in nightclubs. Never mind what the spirits do to you, it's just assumed that not everything can be seen too clearly in smoke-filled dark places with loud music. Well, the celebs seem to have got that wrong everytime - be it Shahid, Kareena kissing, or even Tabu getting cosy, their stories have all been reported. Now it's the turn of Zarine Khan, who was launched by Salman Khan in 'Veer'. The actress whose song 'Character Dheela' has become a rage was at a nightclub with a group of friends. Among them was a special someone who kept planting kisses on Zarine's cheeks and Zarine, it is heard, returned the affection. However, Zarine insists that she was just being grateful to the guy who thre a surprise party for her. She claimed that she was single and there was nothing serious about anything at the club that night.
Deepika's Confessions: Round 2!
And round two of confessions is all about the Khans (Thank God, for that). At a recent event, Dee couldn't stop gushing over two Khans - SRK and Aamir. When quizzed about her reported casting opposite Aamir who is playing a superhero-like character in 'Dhoom 3', she said, "I'd love to be paired with him, as a superheroine or otherwise". Well, after all AK's been unanimously crowned the 'God of Acting, so we can't blame her choice, na? But the gal surely knows how to play it safe. Uh-huh, we mean with words, alright. Talking about Bollywood's good-looking men, she confessed, "SRK has the best complexion." Hmnnn...There's one thing we can vouch for Deepika, this confession isn't gonna make headlines. Sigh!
Date:21st,May,2011
- 2G scam: Kanimozhi, Raja appear in court
- Mamata Banerjee's 18-year-long journey to Writers' Building
- Judgment Day: Amid fears the end is nigh, Americans are ready
- Communication satellite GSAT-8 launched
- Kalmadi was mastermind of TSR scam: CBI
May 26th,2011
National:
- Plane crash nightmare for residents in Faridabad area
- 'Will support no confidence motion against Congress'
- Three women killed in Faridabad air crash cremated
- Mentally challenged man kills one, injures 3; arrested
Noida on high alert after blast outside Delhi court
NOIDA: The blast outside the Delhi high court has led to the city being put on high alert. Additional security forces have been deployed in and around all major MNCs, shopping malls and hotels where foreigners usually frequent. The local intelligence unit has also been put on alert. Cops have issued special guidelines, especially for foreigners living in or visiting the city, and for markets where footfall is high.
SP (city) Anant Deo Tiwari confirmed that additional forces and PAC have been deployed in and around malls, markets and hotels, according to the sensitivity of the area. "Considering the fact that many MNCs are there in the city, there are a lot of foreigners who reside here. We have asked all the offices to step up their security. Each suspicious activity is being shared with the control room. The security deployment could continue for a week. We want the general public to cooperate to keep the city safe and secure," said the SP.
Police checking of vehicles has been stepped up on the borders. The police have sent out advisories to malls, multiplexes, Noida film city offices, gas filling complexes and other places to take strict precautions against any possibility of terror strikes. The film city studios have been asked to ensure nobody enters offices without identification and that cars and two wheelers are not parked too close to the buildings.
The SP said, "There is checking of all vehicles at Delhi's borders. At sensitive places like malls, quick reaction teams (QRTs) have been formed on every floor. Every hour, they are doing a thorough check of the malls, including toilets and dust bins, randomly checking customers and using their hand-held detectors and specially surveying the floors on the CCTV footage. Even the car parking is being monitored."
Most of the MNCs and malls have already taken security measures at their own level following the instructions given by the police. "We have also instructed the chowkis at border areas to conduct proper checks," said a senior police official. Checking of vehicles is being conducted at all entry points to Noida, including Kalindi Kunj, sector 14 A, sector 11, Haridarshan Chowki, Model Town and NIB Chowki. "We are also in touch with the RWAs and market associations," the officer said.
Date: May31,2011
National
- New Act to ensure rents at market rates
Defence secys fail to break Siachen ice
Berlin's move to shut N-plants to affect Jaitapur plan
Congress quizzes CAG on 2G loss
Only 10% of illegal mines remain: BSY
International
Gen Dempsey is US military chief
Storms leave 100,000 without power in Michigan
Entertainment
Sheila's Jawani gets revived!
If you thought Katrina and her Sheila's Jawani has been done with, you are mistaken! BIG Star IMA awards on Star Plus will see a completely revamped avatar of Katrina as Sheila.
Ace choreographer Ganesh Hedge came up with an innovative Broadway version of Sheila Ki Jawani to keep this chartbuster number alive. Katrina will be seen in a sizzling new look that will take your breath away.
Says Ganesh Hedge,' Sheila ki Jawani is an extremely popular number even after months of its release and I wanted to use this song for the awards. However I wanted to create something that has never been done before and thus the Broadway version. It's all about some interesting choreography and Katrina just adds the right spice to it."
Salman Khan in trouble again
The actor may have unwittingly bought land which legally cannot be bought or sold as it belongs to the entire village.
On Thursday, more than 250 villagers gathered at the talathi's office in Panvel, protesting what they say is an illegal sale of their land to a political leader and actor Salman Khan.
The actor, who is embroiled in two other court cases, may be looking at a protracted legal battle again, because according to the rule book, buying or selling of land which belongs to any village is a cognisable offence.
The sleepy Vaje village near Panvel, home to 307 families, is putting up a spirited fight for 83 acres of surplus land they were given by the government to be tilled.
The Panch along with the villagers were joint custodians of this land till it was sold off to Congress leader Harbhans Singh and Salman. Villagers allege they were conned into parting with their land by the Panch, who convinced them that the alternative to selling was allowing the government to confiscate the land.
"The government gave the land to poor farmers for cultivation. Sometime back our Panch told us that government was planning to take the land back and in order to meet the expenses of putting up a fight, we need to sell a part of the land.
