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FM asks ADB to focus on pvt sector
Chidambaram asks Asian Development Bank to bring private sector investment on its radar.
Mafia rules UP govt: HC gets report
There are 'mafia elements' in most govt departments in UP according to a report presented in the Allahabad high court.
Nepal govt to release jailed Maoists
Nepal's new government will release jailed communist rebels as part of efforts to forge a peace after insurgency.
Industry will fight quota: Sunil Mittal
The Indian industry decides to fight on every front against government’s policy of reservation in private sector.
Shakira is ready for the soccer game
For a performance at the coming World Cup, Columbian singer Shakira hones her soccer skills.
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Jessica case cop shifted to armed police
One of the police officers investigating the Jessica Lall murder case has been transferred to the First Battalion of Delhi police.
Mahajan's foreword was beyond politics
BJP leader wrote the foreword to 'Rajniti Ke Us Par': a compilation of Vajpayee's non-political speeches.
Hyundai plans 1.2L diesel compact car
In a bid to take on car market leader Maruti, Hyundai Motor plans to introduce a compact car powered by a 1.2 litre diesel engine.
Serbia-Montenegro in a tight spot
Serbia-Montenegro will go to Germany with a goal to survive the toughest group at this year's World Cup.
McClaren's rise may see Becks fall
With the appointment of Steve McLaren as new manager, England captain David Beckham may lose his position too.
Prophet cartoon protester dies in custody
Pakistani student held for alleged attack on German newspaper editor dies in custody in Berlin.
UN 'forced' to protect Darfur civilians
To protect Darfur civilians UN may use force, says U N Secy-Gen Kofi Annan. He urges countries for reaching peace deal.
Labour thrashed in UK local elections
Prime Minister Tony Blair's position weakens as party loses 183 seats. Conservatives gain 184 seats
Karunanidhi open to coalition in TN
Karunanidhi doesn't rule out the possibility of a DMK-led coalition government in Tamil Nadu after the May 8 Assembly elections.
'Pathak panel probing Congress too'
The Centre has told Delhi High Court that Justice Pathak panel is looking into the involvement of Natwar Singh and Congress Party in the 'commission-for-oil' scam.