DNA Newsletter: January 1, 2010

	Today's Headlines	Friday, January 1, 2010
In this email: Mumbai | India | World | Money | Sport | Entertainment
TOP NEWS India's defence spend doubled in the past five years In keeping with the government's commitment to modernisation of the forces, India spent around Rs140,000 crore on defence purchase. SIT a 'meaningless exercise' in Ruchika case, says Anand Parkash Ruchika's friend's family, which has been pursuing the matter for 19 years, said today. Vladimir Putin hopes US ties will improve in 2010 No flip-flop on Telangana, Jan 5 meeting for mechanism: Home minister Indian Board unhappy with players' Kotla remarks MUMBAI Slumdog Millionaire child star Rubina Ali left homeless According to a family friend, Rubina, 10, who played Latika in the multiple-Oscar-winning film, had begged the demolition men to stop as they smashed down 50 shanty shacks. Priyanka Gandhi not into brands: Robert Vadra Maharashtra governor SC Jamir greets people on New Year Advani will be 'permanent guide and philosopher': Nitin Gadkari more Mumbai » INDIA Vishnuvardhan: End of a roaring era Despite appeals from Vishnuvardhan's wife Bharathi to ensure a peaceful funeral for her husband, miscreants exploited the opportunity by stoning shopping arcades, buses and attacking the police. Girl dies of alleged drug overdose at Goa festival Swine flu surge unabated, four new deaths reported 2009 saw Chinese incursions, Sukhoi mishaps, Agni-II failure more India » WORLD Times Square, Nasdaq reopened after security scare The street closings and evacuations were prompted by a police investigation of a suspicious van that local media reported had been parked on Broadway for two days. Mota Singh knighted by Queen, gets highest civilian honour CIA officers killed in suicide bombing in Afghanistan Elephant soccer draws crowds in Nepal more World » MONEY India wins economic slowdown battle; defeated by rising prices in 2009 For a country that continued to lose on its exports throughout the year that has gone by, economy achieved a remarkable growth of about seven per cent. Times Square, Nasdaq reopened after security scare After best show in 18 yrs, Sensex faces 'ltd upside' China hits back at US steel pipe decision more Money » SPORT Goran Pandev set to join Inter as Luca Toni heads for Roma Inter had also been linked with Bayern Munich's Luca Toni but the Italy forward is on the brink of joining AS Roma. Indian Board unhappy with players' Kotla remarks 12 Pak cricketers apply for auction for Indian Premier League's third edition Lajong created history reaching Fed Cup semis, says coach more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Vishnuvardhan: End of a roaring era Despite appeals from Vishnuvardhan's wife Bharathi to ensure a peaceful funeral for her husband, miscreants exploited the opportunity by stoning shopping arcades, buses and attacking the police. One more star sets on filmdom Denise Richards threatens to spill everything about Charlie Sheen Vishnuvardhan was a naughty boy in college more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter: December 31, 2009

	Today's Headlines	Thursday, December 31, 2009
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TOP NEWS Ruchika case: Rathore's arrest imminent The sessions court in Panchkula denied former DGP of Haryana SPS Rathore interim bail and listed his case for hearing on January 1. US cautions its citizens over threats of attacks in India Recent media reports coming from intelligence agencies indicated that suicide bombers have entered India with the objective of creating 26/11-type mayhem. Barc investigating if dead scientists were careless US airline plot bomber recruited by al Qaeda in London: Report 2009 was Pakistan's bloodiest year MUMBAI Maharashtra chief minister wishes people on New Year eve Expressing gratitude to the people for trusting Congress in the state, Chavan said, "We are committed to make the state as number one in all the fields." Barc investigating if dead scientists were careless Municipal corporation plans to ban plastic bags in Mumbai BMC wants Sachin Tendulkar to pad up for its 'save water' campaign more Mumbai » INDIA Vishnuvardhan, a darling of his fans and co-artistes Performing varied roles and enthralling his fans for 37 years, Vishnuvardhan's death has left a void in the Kannada film industry. Shibu Soren's wife attend his swearing in for first time BJP defends absence of top leaders at Jharkhand swearing-in US cautions its citizens over threats of attacks in India more India » WORLD US airline plot bomber recruited by al Qaeda in London: Report Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab terrorist training took a new turn in August when he moved to Yemen from UK, to study Arabic, and was schooled by al Qaeda there. Mother, baby revived after 'dying' during childbirth US cautions its citizens over threats of attacks in India Malawi orphanage blames Madonna for lack of funds more World » MONEY Cadbury gets 3 extra days to detail Kraft defence Britain's Takeover Panel granted Cadbury three extra days to publish results that could become a key plank in its defence against Kraft Food's hostile $10 billion bid. Four Soft wins deal from Canada's Sherritt HCL Infosystems, Motorola get Rs1 billion radio contract Tessera loses patent fight with Acer, others more Money » SPORT AC Milan says David Beckham is healthy According to The Sun, Beckham, 34, arrived from LA Galaxy with an injured ankle for another loan spell with the Serie A giants. Commonwealth Games war in India next year Roger Federer may go radical for Australian Open Maradona all set to become a father again at 49 more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Vishnuvardhan, a darling of his fans and co-artistes Performing varied roles and enthralling his fans for 37 years, Vishnuvardhan's death has left a void in the Kannada film industry. Susan Boyle to duet with opera singer Andrea Bocelli Katy Perry posts Taj Mahal snap with Russell Brand on Twitter Cookie crisis for Kim Kardashian more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter: December 30, 2009

	Today's Headlines	Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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TOP NEWS Blast in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 2 scientists killed The bodies of scientists Umang Singh and Partha Bagh were severely charred. Both were apparently working in one of the rooms on the third floor of the modular laboratory. Ruchika case: Petition seeks enhanced punishment for Rathore An advocate has sought a probe into the molestation, circumstances leading to Ruchika's suicide, and booking of her brother Ashu in false cases. Saina Nehwal voted DNA Sportperson of the Year Let US, China sign CTBT first, Singh tells Japan Nigerian terror suspect warns FBI of more attacks MUMBAI Blast in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, kills 2 scientists The bodies of the scientists Umang Singh and Partha Bagh were severely charred. Both were apparently working in one of the rooms on the third floor of the Modular Laboratory. Habitual absence from work without leave is misconduct: High court Illegal wells pose health hazards for slum dwellers in Mumbai Administration staff to face action for refusing Gadchiroli posting more Mumbai » INDIA Hyderabad in security cover ahead of pro-Telangana bandh The shut-down has been called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), a body consisting of various political parties. Narendra Modi shows temper to little kids! Crane falls on cars at flyover construction site in Delhi Smart malls in Ahmedabad cash in on 3 Idiots, Xmas more India » WORLD Nigerian terror suspect warns FBI of more attacks More bombers are on their way to target America, the Nigerian al Qaeda suspect charged for trying to blow up a US airliner has told FBI, setting alarm bells among intelligence. Al-Qaeda owns up for failed attack on US plane on Christmas Blackwater 'hired' Pak's intelligence, army officers: Khwaja Hawaii holiday drama as ambulance called for Obama's friend more World » MONEY Gujarat best for investment, Modi tells Japan PM Modi briefed Hatomaya about the success of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit-2009, in which Japan was a partner, and where MoUs worth Rs12 lakh crore were signed. Reliance Industries' executive director R Ravimohan passes away India, Russia setting up $600 million aircraft joint venture Compensation for IPO scam victims mooted more Money » SPORT Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats for Test matches Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that every country should play a minimum number of Test matches every year. Man U goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar looks after ill wife Fabio Capello warns Sir Alex Ferguson about Beckham's Man U dumping plans Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas hailed by Thomas Vermaelen more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Charlie Sheen attacked wife after she asked for divorce It has emerged that the incident, which led to the actor being arrested on Christmas day, had been triggered by his wife asking him for a divorce. Leonardo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli back together? Up in the Air named best movie of 2009 by MovieHole Riteish Deshmukh was "serious and angry" all day shooting for Rann more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter: December 29, 2009

	Today's Headlines	Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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TOP NEWS SM Krishna ticks off Shashi Tharoor for tweet on visa rules Reacting to Tharoor's tweet, Krishna said if the juinor minister had any 'perceptions', those should be discussed within the 'four walls' of the government. Ruchika case: Centre reads the riot act to police The Union government has said errant officers will lose medals. It will also formulate norms on how to handle cases relating to crimes against women. Baby rolls down escalator in Mumbai mall, dies Telangana MLAs refuse to budge Panel proposes FDI hike in defence sector to 49% MUMBAI Japanese prime minister Hatoyama meets Tata, Ambani in Mumbai Bajaj group's chief Rahul Bajaj, Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava, Godrej group head Adi Godrej, Godrej & Boyce chairman and MD Jamshyd N Godrej attended the meeting. Mock anti-terror drill by Mumbai police creates panic Gadkari defends BJP's decision to make Soren Jharkand chief minister Pradeep Vasant Naik goes down memory lane at his alma mater more Mumbai » INDIA Shiv Sena hails Sheila Dixit in party mouthpiece for stand on 'outsiders' Shiv Sena today demanded introduction of 'license system' to enter Mumbai and Delhi to mitigate problems facing local population. Ahmedabad gets ready for colourful tazias Headley knew another American on a tourist visa for 9 years: Report India will not change new tourist visa rules more India » WORLD Ivana Trump kicked off plane for swearing at kids Ivana Trump was dragged out of a commercial flight in Florida recently after she unleashed a tirade of expletives at kids and police officers. Nigerian national Abdulmutallab moved to federal prison Passenger disrupts Detroit-bound flight; no threat cited Bomb at Shi'ite procession in Pakistan kills 25 more World » MONEY Swiss watchdog to examine Orange Sunrise deal Along with Swisscom, Sunrise and Orange are the main players in Switzerland's mobile phone market. What's luck got to do with investing? Japan Airlines' bankruptcy proposed as option to banks: Sources Chennai-based company sets up desalination plant in Iraq more Money » SPORT Ricky Ponting knows when he declares Cricket Australia's newly launched campaign 'Know When to Declare?" aimed at responsible drinking matched Aussie captain Ricky Ponting's state of mind. Kotla fiasco: Stadium loses India versus South Africa test series Beckhams asked to leave Los Angeles Bernie Ecclestone tips Michael Schumacher to beat Hamilton, Button more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Miley Cyrus wants Taylor Swift to have same tattoo as her However, Swift has no tattoos and has no plans of getting any. Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' beats his own 'Ghajini' 2009 Bollywood: The year of strike, big flops and small hits New York Post's 10 best Hollywood movie lines of 2009 more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter: December 27, 2009

	Today's Headlines	Sunday, December 27, 2009
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TOP NEWS Tainted ND Tiwari bows to Sonia's diktat, resigns Sex tape comes in handy for Congress which was scouting for a more 'agile' governor; Jharkhand's Shankar Narayan takes charge. Nigerian sets off explosives on US plane; terror bid foiled US president Barack Obama, who is on vacation in Hawaii, was 'actively monitoring'the situation with the Delta flight. All 278 passengers on board safe. Rathore spared no one who stood by Ruchika Blast in Karachi wounds five Centre gets ultimatum to announce timeframe on Telangana MUMBAI Work on Navi Mumbai metro likely to start soon: Sreedharan The work on metro railway in Navi Mumbai assumes importance given that a new international airport and a special economic zone is scheduled to come up there over the next few years. Man sets afire minor girl for refusing sex in Jalna Grounded Tel Aviv flight to take off tonight from Mumbai Shiv Sena to start membership drive from January 6 more Mumbai » INDIA Tainted ND Tiwari bows to Sonia's diktat, resigns Sex tape comes in handy for Congress which was scouting for a more 'agile' governor; Jharkhand's Shankar Narayan takes charge. Death toll rises to 22 in Kota bridge collapse Andhra sex scandal: CPI(M) demands ND Tiwari's resignation Centre seeks report on alleged sex scandal involving Andhra governor more India » WORLD 'True patriot' Imran Khan turns 'messiah' for Pakistan's Taliban The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) Swat chapter has said that it is ready to accept Khan, the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman as a mediator for talks with the government. 'Device on Detroit-bound plane more incendiary than explosive' Nigerian sets off explosives on US plane;terror bid foiled David Headley did not disclose Pak origin while seeking visa more World » MONEY Oil price might rise 'reasonably': Saudi king Abdullah The Saudi economy was in 'excellent shape' and the global financial crisis had had only a limited impact on the member of the leading G20 countries, King Abdullah added. Toyota expects 17% rise in 2010 global production: Report National Mineral Development Corp share sale may raise $4.9 billion Resurgent BRIC winning global race for investments more Money » SPORT The top ten cricketers of the decade revealed South Africa's decision to zero in on Graeme Smith as captain in March, 2003, when he had just turned 22, has proved to be the most inspired choice ever made. We will go for the kill tomorrow against Sri Lanka: Dhoni Sachin Tendulkar to skip Sri Lanka-Bangladesh tri-series Pune's basketball champs-turned-moms make a fairytale comeback more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Avatar's reincarnations flood Bangalore foothpaths But sleuths of the Central Crime Branch (CCB's fraud and misappropriation squad), acted fast and busted a gang selling pirated CDs and DVDs of movies like Avatar, and 2012 on Friday. Lady Gaga bursts into tears on stage Salman Khan to spend birthday in Panvel Charlie Sheen jailed on domestic violence charges more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter: December 26, 2009

	Today's Headlines	Saturday, December 26, 2009
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TOP NEWS Andhra governor lands in controversy over TV footage TV channel ABN Andhra Jyothi telecast exclusive visuals allegedly portraying Andhra Pradesh governor ND Tiwari in a compromising position. Attempt was made to charge Rathore with abetment of suicide This application was allowed by the court on October 23, 2001, but a criminal revision petition was filed by Rathore in the Punjab and Haryana high court. Telangana leaders discuss ways to step up agitation Pope delivers Christmas blessing after fall Maharashtra Government to procure 2,000 bullet-proof jackets MUMBAI Maharashtra Government to procure 2,000 bullet-proof jackets These jackets cost between Rs 32,000 and Rs 45,000 and are of high quality, tested at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh. Maha govt wants Centre to amend coastal rules for infra projects Suicide doesn't always indicate prior harassment of person: High court Centuries old 800 cannon ammunition unearthed in Pune more Mumbai » INDIA Forget consensus, give us Telangana right now: KC Rao TRS chief says any delay will spark a fire in Andhra Pradesh that even the army will not be able to control. Congress downplays scandal allegedly involving Andhra governor Andhra governor lands in controversy over TV footage Attempt was made to charge Rathore with abetment of suicide more India » WORLD Pope delivers Christmas blessing after fall Benedict appeared a bit unsteady as he approached his chair on the loggia overlooking St. Peter's Square to deliver his traditional Christmas blessing and was steadied by an attendant. Pope knocked to floor but unharmed at mass incident Woman who knocked down pope taken to hospital: Vatican United Nations' 2010-2011 budget pushes past $5 billion more World » MONEY Apple shares rise as tablet anticipation builds The tablet is believed to be a touch-screen device that resembles a larger iPhone or iPod touch and could cost anywhere from $500 to $1,000, analysts have said. It's simple, railroads are not pet rocks: Warren Buffett Venezuela's Chavez threatens to oust Toyota 20 private companies interested in setting up power plants in UP more Money » SPORT Coach Rafa says Liverpool stars are hurting The Reds have won just four of their last 17 games and were criticised by former striker Ian Rush this week, who claimed not enough of the squad were smarting after last weekend's abject 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth. Afridi wanted by three English County teams for T20 clashes Commonwealth Games stadium in Delhi catches fire `England can rule the world,' says Michael Ballack more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT IIM extras rush to watch 3 Idiots in Bangalore In real life, IIM grads baulk at playing the role of extras. But in reel life, as in the case of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots, students of IIM-Bangalore relished being extras. Vanessa Hudgens sues website over nude pics Indian Ocean's lead singer Asheem Chakravarty passes away AR Rahman charging $100 ticket at his "free" Oz gig more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter: December 25, 2009

	Today's Headlines	Friday, December 25, 2009
In this email: Mumbai | India | World | Money | Sport | Entertainment
TOP NEWS One-sided decision on Telangana cannot be taken: Govt Home minister P Chidambaram said wide-ranging consultations were required with all political parties in the state; the Centre will take "steps to involve all concerned in the process". As Soren digs heels, Cong's options in Jharkhand shrink Sources say Congress is considering various formulations on the issue, including supporting Soren for chief ministership without its participation in the government. Punish Rathore for abetment to suicide: Ruchika's father Ajmal denies confession, says he was forced to sign blank page Review: 3 Idiots is cinema at its best MUMBAI Missing bulletproof jacket file found by Mumbai police The issue of the missing file was raised following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by social activist Santosh Daundkar. Ajmal denies confession, says he was forced to sign blank page Mumbai welcomes everyone: Ashok Chavan Noted thinker Bhaskar Laxman Bhole passes away more Mumbai » INDIA Cong says no need for precipitate action by ministers on Telangana Chidambaram's statement yesterday said there was need for wide ranging discussions on the Telangana issue as the situation in Andhra Pradesh has altered since his December 9 statement. Duronto Express is faster than Shatabdi Hyderabad mayor's resignation demanded No differences;accept father as chief minister: Shibu Soren's son more India » WORLD International Monetary Fund approves US$ 1.2 billion for Pakistan With this Pakistan has so far received US$ 6.54 billion from the IMF under this programme supported by a Stand-By-Arrangement. Obama says disappointment at Copenhagen justified Three dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry collision UAE set up nuclear power body, to name builder soon more World » MONEY Infosys picked for Karnataka IT project Infosys outbid 10 other companies, icluding Tata Consultancy Services, for the contract. Bulls make merry before Christmas Reliance Communications introduces new billing plan Forget Pranab, real stimulus is in big fat Indian wedding more Money » SPORT 'Merrymaking' in Argentina lands Pakistani hockey stars in trouble The Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports has taken a strong note of reports about some of the star hockey players and team officials partying with some local girls. India beat Sri Lanka in fourth one-dayer to win series Narain Karthikeyan exploring opportunities to join US series Delhi duo leads India to victory more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT 3 Idiots is cinema at its best Once again, the team of Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani comes up trumps and ensures that Aall Izz Well. Assault charges levied on Amy Winehouse The Khans come together Robert Downey Jr loves teaming up with producer wife more Entertainment »
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