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Thursday, February 2, 2012

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February 02, 2012

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2G: SC cancels 122 licences, Chidambaram gets breather
Imposing a fine of Rs 5 crore each on 3 telecom companies, the SC directed TRAI to make fresh recommendations on allocation of 2G licences.

Don't see much impact on customers, auction preferred: Trai
Customers will not be impacted from the cancellation of licences as around 95% market share is of those who got licences before Jan 2008, Trai said.

SC verdict no indictment of UPA, BJP must apologise for causing huge loss: Sibal
There is no indictment of Prime Minister or then finance minister P Chidambaram in the Supreme Court's judgement, Kapil Sibal said.

Cities

Baby Falak case: Another arrest made
One more person has been arrested for allegedly forcing a teenaged girl, who got a battered two-year-old admitted in AIIMS, into prostitution, police said.

3 B Tech students held for vehicle-lifting in Jaipur
Three youths pursuing engineering in a private college in Jaipur were arrested by Bharatpur police for vehicle-lifting.

Business

We have been unfairly treated: Uninor
We have been unfairly treated as we simply followed the Government process we were asked to, said Uninor after SC's verdict to scrap the 2G licenses.

Rupee hits 3-mth high on better risk appetite
The rupee strengthened to its highest level in three months as risk appetite improved after strong manufacturing data from China and India.

Sports

India look to avoid T20 whitewash against Australia on Friday
India had hoped for redemption in the limited over format but they again succumbed to a 31-run defeat in the first Twenty20.

Wasim Jaffer steps down as Mumbai captain
Under pressure after Mumbai failed to clinch the Ranji Trophy title in the last two seasons, captain Wasim Jaffer stepped down from his post.

Entertainment

I'm Virgin No 1, says Ranbir Kapoor
At a recent award show, while joking about one of his telecom brand endorsements, Ranbir said that he was Virgin No 1.

Vidya Balan is namkeen: Aruna Irani
She is namkeen, uske chehre mein ek alag si khoobsurti hai, Aruna Irani, who was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at the 57th Idea Filmfare Awards, said.

Infotech

Vodafone India to offer 12-15% hike
The Indian operations of the world's largest mobile phone company, Vodafone, is undertaking a major restructuring exercise.

Samsung Galaxy SIII gets delayed
The successor to the Samsung Galaxy SII will be unveiled at a separate Samsung-hosted event instead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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February 01, 2012

Top Headlines

Isro row: I feel miserable, can't sleep at night, says scientist
A Bhaskaranarayana, one of the four former scientists blacklisted from govt jobs, said the action has left him feeling miserable & worried over his standing in society.

India preparing for limited conflict with China: US intel
The Indian Army believes a major Sino-Indian conflict is not imminent, but it is strengthening its forces along the disputed border, US intel chief James Clapper said.

Taliban 'poised to retake Afghanistan' after Nato pullout
A secret US report says that the Taliban, backed by Pakistan, are set to retake control over Afghanistan after Nato-led forces withdraw.

Cities

Newlyweds, youth abusing desi Viagra
Doctors say that there are youths who consume as much as four sildenafil citrate pills in 24 hrs which can cause severe headaches and even cardiac arrest.

Survey shows bears in Bokaro forests
A recent survey of the forest department showed the forests and hilly terrain of Jhumra, Luggu and Hisim in Gomia and Kasmar blocks are happy hunting ground of bears.

Business

Maruti sees 11% sales fall in FY2012
Maruti Suzuki, India's top carmaker, expects sales volumes to be 11 percent lower in the financial year that ends in March.

FII inflows cross $5bn in January; scale 16-month high
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) purchased equities and debt securities worth a gross amount of Rs 76,548 crore in January 2012.

Sports

1st T20I: Australia beat India by 31 runs, take 1-0 lead
Matthew Wade's 72 and David Hussey's all-round show propelled Australia to a convincing 31-run victory over India in the first T20I of the two-match series.

Dhoni gets vote of confidence from former skippers
Captain-bashing is a favourite pastime of cricket pundits in the Indian sub-continent, said former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram.

Entertainment

I will never call SRK my brother: Vidya Balan
The world can call Shah Rukh their brother, but I will never call him my brother, said Vidya Balan.

Reunion time for Bipasha Basu
Very few people know that Bipasha Basu, Milind Soman and Dipannita Sharma were friends since their early modelling days.

Infotech

Leaked: Nokia Lumia 910
Close on the heels of Nokia 900 announcement, the internet media is abuzz with rumours that the Finnish cellphone maker is readying Lumia 910.

Kodak employee sues co's board members
Kodak filed for bankruptcy in mid-January, saying it would use the bankruptcy court process to try to sell patents and shed other assets.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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January 31, 2012

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Rafale wins India's biggest fighter deal for $10.4bn
France's Dassault Rafale won the $10.4 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft deal beating the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Govt tries to douse fire, says it respects ex-ISRO boss Madhavan Nair
ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan said probe reports on Antrix-Devas deal that led to punitive action against G Madhavan Nair will be released after getting due clearance.

Kasab not given fair trial: Amicus curiae to SC
Ajmal Kasab contended before the Supreme Court that he was not given a free and fair trial in the 26/11 case.

Cities

IAF plane crashes near Chennai
Indian Air Force (IAF) trainer aircraft 'Kiran' crashed into a lake early on Tuesday. Both pilots ejected safely.

Raj Thackeray faces revolt over tickets
Widespread rebellion broke out within the MNS over alleged unfair choice of candidates. Several activists have even threatened to quit.

Business

Mercedes-Benz launches GL-Class 'Grand Edition' SUV
Features on the 'Grand Edition' include unique light-alloy wheels with 20-inch tyres, all-wheel drive and air suspension.

Sensex erases Monday losses, closes 336 points up
Broader markets also saw gains with the BSE 500 index moving 2.09 percent up from its previous close.

Sports

Dhoni ready to quit Test captaincy for a better replacement
Dhoni said if somebody could do a better job than him in Tests, then he will be more than happy to step down.

Lara superior than Tendulkar, Ponting: Chappell
Ian Chappell said Lara had an innate knowledge of which bowlers to target in order to score quickly and which ones were the most likely to endanger his existence.

Entertainment

I still feel like a newcomer: Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan says the overwhelming response to " Agneepath" has motivated him and he is geared up to take up more challenges now.

Prateik, Amy opt to live-in
Actor Prateik Babbar and British model-turned-actress Amy Jackson are the new lovebirds gossip mongers are chirping about.

Infotech

Oracle fraud claim against HP dismissed
Oracle alleged that HP fraudulently hid that it was planning to hire Leo Apotheker as CEO and board chairman Ray Lane.

R&D execs more loyal than those in IT: Study
Senior executives in research and development (R&D) firms are less prone to shift loyalties and rise up the corporate hierarchy compared with their peers.

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Monday, January 30, 2012

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January 30, 2012

Top Headlines

Restore my honour: Ex-ISRO chief writes to PM
I am not interested in any government favours, former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair wrote in his letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Emaar case: CBI arrests Andhra Pradesh home secretary
The CBI arrested senior IAS officer and Andhra Pradesh principal home secretary B P Acharya in a case relating to alleged irregularities in land transfer.

Stopping outsourcing to hurt both US and India: Pranab
Mukherjee said that nations were free to adopt policies that suited their requirements, but the policies should not lead to protectionism.

Cities

Mumbai witnesses coldest January day in 10 years
Santa Cruz recorded 10 degree Celsius on Sunday. The earlier lowest January temperature was 10.2 degree Celsius, which was recorded in the year 2008.

Actresses used acting skills to dupe men
Central Crime Branch police arrested a couple and two Kannada TV serial actresses for alleged involvement in human trafficking.

Business

Philips will look for growth outside Europe: CEO
The firm reported fourth-quarter core profit in line with analysts forecasts and said it was cautious about 2012 given uncertainty in the global economy.

Sensex tanks 371 pts on profit booking
Snapping a six-day rally, the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled by 371 points on profit booking at existing higher levels amid a weakening global trend.

Sports

We'll play different cricket during ODIs: Raina
Raina said Australia should watch out for the young Indians and not bloat on their Test success too much.

Djokovic, Nadal and the six-hour epic
Novak Djokovic tore off his shirt, flexed his sinewy muscles and roared in celebration, but for once the machismo was not misplaced.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan's scuffle with Farah Khan's husband
Shah Rukh Khan reportedly pulled Shirish down to the ground by his long hair during a party hosted by Sanjay Dutt.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sweeps Filmfare Awards
Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar starrer snapped up 7 most popular awards while Ranbir Kapoor bagged the best actor award.

Infotech

Steve Jobs died with Bill Gates' letter by bedside
Gates and Jobs had reportedly locked horns throughout their careers as Microsoft picked up the pace, with Apple initially lagging behind.

Angry Birds coming to Facebook!
According to an official statement by Angy Birds maker Rovio, the avian game will arrive on Facebook on the Valentine's day.

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