DNA Newsletter:February 25, 2011

	Today's Headlines	Friday, February 25, 2011
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TOP NEWS 2G probe: NDA under JPC scanner too The Union government on Thursday moved the motion for the constitution of a 30-member joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to probe the second generation mobile telepohny spectrum allocation scam. Jairam Ramesh's Rs46,000 crore afforestation plan okayed Called 'Green India Mission', the project involves adding 10 million hectares to the nation's 40-42 million hectares of good-quality forests, with the long-term target of increasing the 'good' forest cover from 12% to 33% of the total land. Maoists release collector, 9-day Orissa hostage crisis ends Amar Chitra Katha creator Anant Pai dies of heart attack World Cup: AB de Villiers, Imran Tahir star in South Africas's 7-wicket win over West Indies MUMBAI 'Society has accepted corruption' Karnataka lokayukta and former supreme court judge, Santosh Hegde, on Wednesday advocated the need to have a common legislation for anti-corruption ombudsmen in all states and constitutional recognition to the position. Jobless youth kills wife, two daughters in Thergaon Court nod for voice samples of Uddhav Thackeray's PA, MLC Gorhe Strawberry festival from February 26 in Pune more Mumbai » INDIA C'Wealth Games scam: Government sidesteps Suresh Kalmadi's claims 'I don't need to respond (to Kalmadi's claims) as enquiries by various agencies are on,' sports minister Ajay Maken told reporters outside Parliament. Gujarat high court questions Nanavati commission's order Jayalalithaa turns 63; party cadre vow to defeat ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu Manmohan Singh has "fingers crossed" for stable Kashmiri summer more India » WORLD US-Pak military leaders hold secret meeting in Oman Top US-Pakistan military brass, including army chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, held a day-long secret meeting at a luxury resort in Oman on the war on terror in Afghanistan, against the backdrop of a tense diplomatic standoff over the arrest of an American for double murder in Lahore. UN chief Ban Ki-moon blasts Muammar Gaddafi; calls situation dangerous Julian Assange to be extradited to Sweden Al-Qaeda backs Libyan protesters, condemns Gaddafi more World » MONEY Food inflation up to 11.49%; Prime Minister expects decline to 7% After declining for two weeks food inflation inched up to 11.49% even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh exuded confidence that price rise will moderate and overall inflation will decline to 7% by the end of next month. Gold jewellery to cost more; certain VAT rates raised in Karnataka Malaysia likely to sign MoU with National Innovation Foundation Dunkin' Donuts in talks with Jubilant more Money » SPORT World Cup: AB de Villiers, Imran Tahir star in South Africas's 7-wicket win over West Indies AB de Villiers smashed an unbeaten century and debutant Imran Tahir scalped four wickets as South Africa launched their cricket World Cup campaign with a comfortable seven-wicket win over West Indies in a Group-B league match today. Katrina Kaif no longer brand ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore Fans lathi-charged outside Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium Coleen Rooney ready to give evidence in court on blackmail plot for son's pictures more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Bipasha Basu's gift to John Abraham Basu admits that she is almost addicted to pampering her boyfriend with watches and that is what comes to her mind first, whenever she is looking for a gift for him. Justin Bieber 'wants to visit Playboy mansion' Jennifer Aniston shows off new hairstyle Katrina Kaif no longer brand ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter:February 24, 2011

	Today's Headlines	Thursday, February 24, 2011
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TOP NEWS Abducted collector: Fresh Maoist demand complicates situation Maoists today made a fresh demand for immediate release of five key Naxals to free Malkangiri district collector RV Krishna, complicating the issue and prompting the mediators to appeal for his freedom by tomorrow. Mercy petition: Afzal Guru can seek Supreme Court reprieve Union home minister P Chidambaram nearly conceded this in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Prosecution to seek 'maximum punishment' for Godhra convicts Ex-Libyan minister says Muammar Gaddafi ordered Lockerbie bombing: Report World Cup: Impressive Pakistan crush Kenya by 205 runs MUMBAI Pune Municipal Corporation plans medical college in Rs3,200-crore budget No new taxes; green proposals include luxury bus service for techies; maintenance vans for instant service planned. Green crusaders on 'Save Planet' mission Pune police gather more proof against Mirza Himayat Inayat Baig 'Zero garbage' drive kicks off in Katraj today more Mumbai » INDIA Congress legislators in Andhra Pradesh undertake 'padayatra' in Jaganmohan Reddy's support Reddy's supporters were unhappy with the state government for failing to hold talks with the leader as he entered the sixth day of his week-long fast over tuition reimbursement issue. Orissa collector, engineer to return home by tomorrow: Mediator Congress buys temporary peace with party MPs from Telangana Bandh paralyses normal life in Telangana on second day more India » WORLD New Zealand PM John Key declares state of emergency after quake Around 55 bodies had been identified and there were a further 20 unidentified bodies, media reports said. Schlumberger Ltd shuts down Libyan operations Two anti-govt protesters killed in Yemen: Witnesses Man from Glasgow posed as teenage lesbian to prey on 50 girls more World » MONEY Schlumberger Ltd shuts down Libyan operations Libya, accounting for 1% of Schlumberger's overall revenue, is going through a violent revolt that has disrupted much of the oil industry in the country. Sensex falls 118 points on concerns over oil prices, interest rate Dr Reddy’s Phase III drug stumbles Good credit history can get you a cheaper loan more Money » SPORT Bowled over by this cat, Zaheer Khan adopts it The cricketer has adopted an eight-year-old male tiger — Brahma — at the Jayachamarajendra Zoological Park in Mysore. The zoo authorities have sent the adoption papers to Zaheer, who is busy with the World Cup currently. Cricket World Cup: Reign men Champions League: Real Madrid denied rare win at Lyon Ricky Ponting likely to face ICC disciplinary hearing for misbehaviour more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Asin is working hard for swimsuit scene The actress is apparently working out over time to confidently flaunt a one-piece in her next film. I have always been exclusive: Kareena Kapoor 'Chitrangda is my muse? I'm amused!' I couldn't say no to medical college ragging film: Pooja Gandhi more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter:February 23, 2011

	Today's Headlines	Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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TOP NEWS Defiant Muammar Gaddafi says he is not going anywhere, willing to die a martyr Appearing on state television for the second time in two days, a fiery Gaddafi called himself a bedouin warrior who had brought glory to Libya, and rejected all calls for stepping down. Abducted collector released by Maoists in Orissa Abducted Malkangiri district collector RV Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi were released by Maoists in Orissa tonight, according to Naxal ideologue Varavara Rao. 31 convicted, 63 acquitted in Godhra train burning case Teenager raped by neighbour in Delhi World Cup: England beat the Netherlands by six wickets MUMBAI Ajmal Kasab withdraws into shell after Bombay high court verdict After hearing the verdict in the video conference room of the prison, Kasab returned to his cell and did not show any signs of being tense or feeling dejected. He did not talk to anyone and slept well after having dinner. MNS will not oppose Pakistani team during the World Cup 13 lakh students to take HSC exams in Maharashtra from today Japanese offer to help restore Mula-Mutha river in Pune more Mumbai » INDIA Congress declines comment on Godhra verdict, blames Narendra Modi for riots Congress today declined to comment on the special court's verdict on Godhra train burning case even as the party blamed Gujarat CM Narendra Modi for triggering post-Godhra communal riots that left over 1,200 people dead. 31 convicted, 63 acquitted in Godhra train burning case Godhra Revisited Teenager raped by neighbour in Delhi more India » WORLD New Zealand quake kills at least 65, hundreds may be trapped The 6.3 magnitude quake struck at lunchtime, when the streets and shops thronged with people and offices were still occupied. Indian died in accident and not in firing in Libya: External affairs ministry Australian women cricketers stranded by Christchurch quake Govt to evacuate Indians from Libya more World » MONEY BP, Reliance Industries lock themselves in a 10-year marriage No other exploration ally for 5 years, and for marketing and trading for 10 years. Apple's iPad2 launch delayed to June: Broker note Rupee falls by 20 paise against US dollar Not possible for govt to purchase, manage vegetables: Sharad Pawar more Money » SPORT World Cup: Ricky Ponting smashes LCD in Australian dressing room The incident took place immediately after the Australian skipper was run out yesterday by a direct hit from deep wicket by Zimbabwe's Chris Meofu in the Group A clash between the two teams. World Cup: England beat the Netherlands by six wickets Australian women cricketers stranded by Christchurch quake Anderson's injury a huge blow for Man Utd's treble trophy hopes more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Padma Lakshmi shows off bikini body a year after giving birth The 40-year-old, who hosts America's Top Chef, looked stunning as she strolled along the beach on her baby Krishna's first birthday over the weekend. No sequels for Hindi film actresses? Firang girls flock Hindi film industry R Madhavan's surprise for wife Sarita more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter:February 22, 2011

	Today's Headlines	Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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TOP NEWS Libya crisis: Protesters take control of cities; reports say Muammar Gaddafi has fled A growing number of four-decade-old Gaddafi regime figures have defected, as the government crackdown on the protesters intensified with state TV reporting that Libyan security forces launching operation against what it called "dens of terrorists." Orissa ready to meet 8 Maoist demands, confident of early release Conceding eight of the 14 demands of the Maoists on the second day of talks with the rebel-chosen mediators, the Orissa government today said it was confident of securing early release of abducted Malkangiri collector RV Krishna and a junior engineer. Victory for NCP, setback for Sena in Maharashtra by-elections For Ajmal Kasab, it was just another day Aarushi Talwar's parents move Allahabad high court challenging CBI court order MUMBAI Bombay high court upholds death sentence for Ajmal Kasab The confirmation comes nine months after the lone 26/11 terrorist captured alive was ordered to be sent to the gallows by the trial court on May 6 last year. World Cup 2011: Expatriates in Pune excited, back home teams Cop who survived Kasab's attack says verdict on expected lines Ajmal Kasab recites Quran, offers prayers in jail ahead of verdict more Mumbai » INDIA Parliamentarians hail confirmation of death penalty to Ajmal Kasab The Bombay high court upheld the death sentence of Pakistani terrorist Kasab for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack that left 166 dead. 2-day Telangana bandh from today CBI searches premises of former officer to Anbumani Ramadoss Pakistani films win top awards at NID's Alpavirama 2011 more India » WORLD Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blasts 'cancerous' Israel 'The arrogance (Iran's standard term of abuse for the United States) is doing its best to preserve this war-mongering tumour, but today the hatred of regional nations towards this cancerous tumor is more evident,' state television quoted him as saying. Muammar Gaddafi to fight until the end: Son India looking at "modest expansion" of UN Security Council Libya crisis: Protesters take control of cities; reports say Muammar Gaddafi has fled more World » MONEY After spending $9 bn, Mukesh Ambani gets BP to pay it That's not counting the $2 billion worth of gas RIL already sold in the last three quarters; analysts give a thumbs up to the deal. Andhra Pradesh set to bring microfinance products under new act End of tourist season brings respite to flyers McDonald's India franchisee to open 30 new stores in 2011 more Money » SPORT World Cup 2011: Expatriates in Pune excited, back home teams Cricket-loving foreigners in the city would be backing their respective countries when they play their opponents during the ICC Cricket World Cup, which began on Saturday. Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni arrive in Bangalore for World Cup match against England Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend wants to keep love life private India can beat any team: Ravi Shastri more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Anushka Sharma is almost famous The actress, despite delivering powerful performances, is yet to be viewed in the same league as young contemporaries Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. I-T alert for Bollywood's boys! Britney Spears faces multi-million dollar lawsuit for her new single video Will Bollywood support Jemima Khan? more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter:February 20, 2011

	Today's Headlines	Sunday, February 20, 2011
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TOP NEWS India post 87-run win over Bangladesh to start World Cup with confidence Cricket surely is a funny game, but India's progress into the second stage of the World Cup is almost certain after their comfortable win over Bangladesh on Saturday. Woman beheaded by mentally unstable mother in Mumbai The accused Ratna Nadar, 50, was arrested and produced before a local court which asked the police to take her to a mental hospital at Thane. Akali Dal to probe burnt village claim in 1984 riots Govt appeal against Babri verdict ploy to divert attention: BJP 136 Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka MUMBAI Prithviraj Chavan calls for a new 'Green Revolution' in Maharashtra Speaking at the `Vanashree Awards' distribution function in Pune, Chavan said, 'Against the backdrop of increasing pollution, each city should have its own forest.' Woman beheaded by mentally unstable mother in Mumbai Cricket, onions & crocodile tears Maharashtra govt scraps Maha Mumbai SEZ notification more Mumbai » INDIA Row over Congress MP's alleged slur against yoga guru Ramdev Ramdev today alleged that he was called a 'bloody Indian' by a Congress MP from Arunchal Pradesh in public view during a yoga camp in the state, a charge denied by the lawmaker even as the incident drew condemnation from the BJP. Dalai Lama calls himself messenger of Indian values Top J&K cop retired for fudging age US Congress introduces resolution supporting India's UN Security Council bid more India » WORLD US Congress introduces resolution supporting India's UN Security Council bid The resolution, introduced by Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings on Thursday and supported by half-a-dozen other lawmakers, has now been referred to the house committee on foreign affairs. Alarmed by Bahrain violence, US appeals to government Spanish nun kicked out of order for spending too much time on Facebook Pakistan court to hear crucial Mumbai 26/11-related petition on February 24 more World » MONEY Maharashtra govt scraps Maha Mumbai SEZ notification The decision has been taken by revenue minister Balasaheb Thorat "in the interests of farmers" as process of land acquisition for the SEZ wasn't completed in the stipulated period. What are your expectations from the budget 2011-2012? Global imbalances not India's doing: Pranab Mukherjee BSNL gains 29,000 customers after portability more Money » SPORT Frantic plans made in Pune to watch cricket World Cup matches rom painting faces with tricolour to wearing the Team India colours and getting together to cheer India to win, the Puneites are an exited lot. India post 87-run win over Bangladesh to start World Cup with confidence Team India is best World Cup squad of country till date: Anil Kumble Bangladesh: A virgin market for cricket more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Lady Gaga was taught about sex with wooden penis The 24-year-old singer - who attended a strict Catholic girls' school in her teens - admitted she barely had any contact with boys until she was 15 because she was always being lectured about the virtues of abstinence by her school nuns. Review: Gnomeo and Juliet is boring garden lore Udaipur's a beautiful place: Nicole Kidman Hrithik Roshan on why he agreed to do a TV show more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter:February 19, 2011

	Today's Headlines	Saturday, February 19, 2011
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TOP NEWS Babri Masjid ghost back to haunt LK Advani The CBI has moved the Supreme Court against an Allahabad high court order, which dropped charges of criminal conspiracy against LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and others in the Babri Masjid demolition case. 15-day deadline for police to shut down dance bars in Maharashtra: RR Patil Last year, the Maharashtra home minister had announced that the deputy police commissioners would be suspended if such bars are found operational in their jurisdiction. Sohrab case-accused Amit Shah living like a badshah in Gujarat Bhawan CBI readies to strike at the root, may quiz M Karunanidhi On the agenda for India at the World Cup tonight: Vengeance MUMBAI Newborn carries weight to make history Saili Laxman Pawar weighing 495 gm, born to a 36-year-old, became the first smallest surviving baby of India. Uddhav Thackeray oozes sarcasm, says Pakistan players are welcome Pune yet to catch 'Blue' fever Prithviraj Chavan okays metro plan for Pune more Mumbai » INDIA A Raja treated like every other prisoner at Tihar, sleeps on floor The high-profile inmate, 47, of Jail No1, arrested for his alleged role in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, is mostly keeping to himself, a senior jail official said. Babri demolition: Congress indulging in communal polarisation, says BJP 2G scam: CBI raids Kalaignar TV office Shahid Usman Balwa sent to Tihar Jail till March 3 more India » WORLD CIA-ISI ties plunges to all time low hitting US drone strikes The state of relations, while never being perfect, is now alarming, the Wall Street Journal reported quoting top US security officials who said the tensions are costing US the chance to hit key terrorists in the region. Apple's Steve Jobs at tech CEO meeting with Obama Indians among 111 charged in major US healthcare fraud Bahrain mourners call for toppling of monarchy more World » MONEY January consumer prices up 6% in new index The new series takes its base year from 2010 prices, with indices the government said provide a cross-section of retail price movements across rural and urban India, the world's second most populous country. Ahmedabad-based company offers you a 10% per month return on your investments! No investment scheme can give 120% returns a year, say experts G20: India to press for transparency in tax haven functioning more Money » SPORT So, you don't like cricket…?! World Cup fever is building and as cricket is religion for most of India, B-Town isn't taking any chances with big movie releases…most blockbusters are being scheduled before or after. Sleepy-head Suresh Raina given wake-up call by MS Dhoni I changed my game after being axed from team: Virender Sehwag Wanna bite into a Tendulkar burger? more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Review: 7 Khoon Maaf is wicked, trippy and fun Vishal Bhardwaj pushes the envelope and takes you on a cinematic journey you may not experience in a Hindi film for a long time to come. So, you don't like cricket…?! Sonakshi Sinha the next Katrina Kaif? No way! Goa tourism industry unsettled by Rohan Sippy's Dum Maro Dum more Entertainment »
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DNA Newsletter:February 18, 2011

	Today's Headlines	Friday, February 18, 2011
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TOP NEWS 2G scam: CBI to quiz DMK chief M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi Both CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are examining a Rs214 crore loan made by DB Realty to Kalaingar TV, a channel run by DMK functionaries. Pro-Telangana MLAs beat up colleague, heckle Andhra Pradesh governor The MLAs and their supporters also allegedly beat up the president of Lok Satta Party Jayaprakash Narayan on the Andhra Pradsh assembly campus. Bombay high court questions Jairam Ramesh's Adarsh demolition order Hostile witnesses in Jessica Lall murder case face perjury trial S-band spectrum allocation: Govt junks Antrix-Devas deal MUMBAI Pune fans give cricket World Cup opener a miss The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 is just two days away, but Puneites do not seem interested to travel to Bangladesh to cheer Team India on February 19. Travel agencies said so far no one from the city has made any bookings for Bangladesh. Sena leader gives veiled threat on World Cup final involving Pakistan Youth dies in freak mishap in Pune Pune bhel outlet gets ISO certification more Mumbai » INDIA Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai airports on a different plane It's official now. India's swanky airports have joined the league of top airports in the world. In 'classless' Tihar, A Raja has aide for company AK Antony to review infrastructure projects on Indo-China border US probes Tri-Valley University visa scam more India » WORLD US probes Tri-Valley University visa scam 'We we have strong suspicions that visa fraud has occurred... We will seek to resolve this as quickly as we can,' said US state department spokesperson PJ Crowley. If captured, Osama bin Laden will be sent to Guantanamo: CIA chief Two dead as Bahrain police break up protest camp 12 dead in Vietnam tourist boat disaster more World » MONEY Jet Airways and SpiceJet eye Bangalore-Mysore sector Officials from the two commercial airlines visited the airport to inspect the facilities. Food inflation at 9-week low of 11.05% Sensex gains 206 points on easing inflation, firm global cues Mercedes Benz on top after two years gap; confident of future more Money » SPORT Pune fans give cricket World Cup opener a miss The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 is just two days away, but Puneites do not seem interested to travel to Bangladesh to cheer Team India on February 19. Travel agencies said so far no one from the city has made any bookings for Bangladesh. Suresh Raina misses team bus, takes a cab to Chennai airport Reaction to Lance Armstrong's retirement World Cup 2011: Revamped Wankhede Stadium gets green signal from ICC more Sport » ENTERTAINMENT Meet Mr and Mrs Bhupathi Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi and actress Lara Dutta had a court marriage yesterday. Review: 7 Khoon Maaf is a bloody good film Lara Dutta-Mahesh Bhupathi's sangeet ceremony in Goa tomorrow Learning to stammer involves muscle memory, says Colin Firth more Entertainment »
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