Saturday, March 28, 2009

DNA Newsletter: March 29, 2009

Today's Headlines Sunday, March 29, 2009
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BJP vows to investigate the Rs10,000 cr Israeli deal

CPM demands a CBI probe, BJP vows to investigate the Rs10,000 cr Israeli deal if NDA comes to power.

PM hints at RBI interest rate cut

PM Manmohan Singh has hinted that the central bank may further cut key interest rates, taking comfort from falling inflation and increased availability of cash.
Bal Thackeray has come out in support of Narendra Modi saying the `BJP needs Modi, who is a swayambhu (self-created) leader.
The special investigation team (SIT) arrested Kodnani after the high court rejected her anticipatory bail plea on Friday morning.
An illegal Indian immigrant, who spent the last 23 years in New Zealand separated from his wife and son, was finally reunited with them.
The PM reviewed the current economic situation with top industry leaders and sought their views on India's stand at the G20 summit.
India may be in dire straits but middle order batsman VVS Laxman believes all is not lost yet and the team might conjure up "something special" to save the second Test.
Freida Pinto, who shot to fame after Slumdog Millionaire has emerged as the highest paid Indian actress in Bollywood,
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Friday, March 27, 2009

DNA Newsletter: March 28, 2009

Today's Headlines Saturday, March 28, 2009
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Obama promises Pak $7.5 bn aid as Khyber terror attack kills 70

US president Barack Obama announced on Friday an increase of aid to Pakistan and a boost of troops in Afghanistan to "defeat" al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

'India told us to keep deal secret'

The contract was signed on February 27, just days before the Lok Sabha elections were announced. IAI was told that premature disclosure could lead to problems.
Sena chief Bal Thackeray asked the community to display their "iron fist" and unitedly unfurl the saffron flag atop Delhi's Red Fort.
Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi on Friday, expressed happiness over the Supreme Court direction to the Election Commission to allot common symbol to his Praja Rajyam Party.
A vending machine that bakes fresh pizza in minutes for a few euros has got Italian chefs in a whirl before it hits the streets in the coming weeks.
"Acquisitions will definitely be very accessible in this market from a price point of view," Nilekani told the Wall Street Journal in an interview.
Following Mohammad Yousuf's terminating his contract with the ICL, Inzamam-ul-Haq, is planning to join an American league.
The makers of Ek - The Power Of One are stuck in a time warp. Although a remake of Telegu film, Ek is at least 10 years too late.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009

DNA Newsletter: March 27, 2009

Today's Headlines Friday, March 27, 2009
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TOP NEWS

Poll battle wide open

The 2009 poll line-up is now clear and no party or alliance has bagged pole position.

2 AI staffers held for human trafficking

Two employees of national carrier Air India and an airlines agent took 2 women to the US by passing them off as their wives.
The use of a dead man's credit card led the police to a bar girl and her paramour who had allegedly murdered him and dumped his body near the hill station of Lonavla.
A local BJP leader has been arrested for allegedly raping his daughter for the last seven years.
India's emergence as an economic, political and military power has left Chinese army worried, even as the two countries have increased their economic and military cooperation.
The technology giant has been steadily building its work force in India and other locations, while reducing the number of employees based in the US.
"The bowlers did well. If we had taken catches, we could have probably taken seven or eight wickets today," Sehwag said.
Britney Spears is apparently craving for a boyfriend in her life, for she is still sending desperate messages to Adnan Ghalib.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

DNA Newsletter: March 26, 2009

Today's Headlines Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Bofors scam Rs 64 cr; Israel Rs 600 cr

Twenty-two years after Rajiv Gandhi courted ignominy by claiming no commissions were paid in the Bofors deal, the UPA seems headed in the same direction.

IPL was prime terror target: US think-tank

Matches scheduled to be played in in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka were top on the terrorist hit-list, it said, and foreign players were prime targets.
Pawar should explain to people of Maharashtra as to how will the state have a go at the PMs post by aligning with Congress, the Sena chief said.
The Sena chief had found "nothing wrong" with the controversial anti-Muslim remarks of BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
The US president Barack Obama warned the Wall Street against their reckless spending and asked them to act responsibly and be accountable.
Internet search giant Google Inc's top three executives - co-founders Larry Page, Sergey Brin and CEO Eric Schmidt - have voluntarily taken only one dollar in salaries last year.
The PCB has made it clear that no Pakistani player would take part in second edition of the Indian Premiere League.
Jade Goody has donated 100,000 pounds to charities for poor kids living in India in her secret will.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

DNA Newsletter: March 25, 2009

Today's Headlines Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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TOP NEWS

UPA govt signs Rs10,000 cr Israel missile deal on the sly

UPA government has quietly signed a massive, legally opaque, Rs10,000 crore defence deal with IAI, ignoring a continuing probe by the CBI.

ATC staff too will face random breath tests

The overworked air traffic control (ATC) personnel at the Indian airports will soon have to brace themselves for random alcohol tests.
As customers roam through the 800 sq ft store in South Bombay, where books occupy every inch of available space, some can still feel the presence of its iconic owner.
Investigations into Ghosh's gruesome murder led to the arrest of four men, who, on interrogation, confessed they had killed Ghosh last week and Viswanathan last year.
A Russian woman has bitten off her hubby's penis after she woke up to find him in a compromising position with her best friend.
Taiwanese computer maker ASUS has come out with a netbook with 9.5 hours of battery life.
Mills made little effort to mask his inadequacies as he reflected on the least-memorable episode of his 19-test career.
Ashton Kutcher has come in for criticism for posting a semi-naked picture of his wife on a social networking site.
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Monday, March 23, 2009

DNA Newsletter: March 24, 2009

Today's Headlines Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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TOP NEWS

Nano delivers bang for the buck

The world's cheapest car, the much-awaited Tata Nano, is finally here. Not only is it an all-weather vehicle, it could be yours for a song, too.

Help pours in for Mira Road rape victims

Private organisations and NGOs have come forward to help the Mira Road victims, including offers of money for their counselling and rehabilitation.
The victims' father had made some modifications in his house so that sounds from inside did not go out, police officials said.
Says his speech goes against all that Gandhi family 'lived & died for'.
Four IT students from Andhra Pradesh, including three girls, were killed and another was injured when an off-duty and apparently drunk policewoman crashed her car into their vehicle.
Tata Nano made its commercial debut on Monday but the Rs 1,00,000 price tag that drove it to fame may not stay for long.
In a surprise announcement made by Buchanan earlier in the day, the Aussie coach said that the issue of captaincy was under discussion.
She may be one of the most bankable stars of Bollywood but Preity Zinta is working towards breaking her bubbly image.
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Saturday, March 21, 2009

DNA Newsletter: March 22, 2009

Today's Headlines Sunday, March 22, 2009
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TOP NEWS

Tantrik in Mira Road case is well connected: Police

It is not clear if it is the tantra effect, but Hasmukh Rathod is rather relaxed for someone in police custody over a rape case.

As RJD and Cong part ways, UPA joins NDA

With the RJD and the Congress parting ways, the UPA joins the NDA, as disintegration of national pre-poll alliances becomes a major trend of the 2009 polls.
Taking the cadres by complete surprise, the RSS chief KS Sudarshan on Saturday announced his retirement and anointed Dr Mohan Bhagwat as his successor.
Salaried Indians living in the US have been asking for information on India's GDP growth rate, the real estate market and improvements in the education system.
Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh's official website has been rated better than that of Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari.
Obama administration has announced additional measures for hiring foreign specialists under the H-1B visa work programme.
Dhoni now wants to clinch the series against New Zealand as a gift for senior members Tendulkar and Dravid.
Jennifer Aniston's desire to start a family is said to be the catalyst behind her and John Mayer's split.
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