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Italian marines may be shifted from jail to remand home - Newstrack India
... to be presented before the Kollam chief judicial magistrate. "Hence, they will be taken from the jail here to the Kollam court Friday and then they will be shifted to the Borstal School in Kochi," said an official, who did not wish to be identified.
India pitches for ratings upgrade from Fitch - Newstrack India
"We pitched for a rating upgrade," a finance ministry official, who did not want to be identified, told reporters after a meeting with Fitch representatives here. During a meeting with representatives of the global ratings agency Fitch at North Block ...
Kerala EC wants photo-ID cards for local polls too - Newstrack India
It has been decided to make changes to this, and similar to the action taken in assembly and parliament elections, any violation (in local bodies polls) will invite initiating of legal action," said the official, who did not wish to be identified.
17 Taliban commanders killed in Afghan southern province - Newstrack India
"During series of operations, the security forces in Marja, Nad Ali and Gereshk districts have killed 17 Taliban commanders since Friday," a security official who declined to give his name told Xinhua. These commanders were planning to target ...
Thapar University restores quota for Punjab students - Newstrack India
... a tough stand taken by the Punjab government on the issue, the Patiala-based Thapar University Thursday rolled back its decision to abolish 50 percent quota for state students in various courses of the institution, a government official said.
16 Taliban surrender in Afghanistan - Newstrack India
Kabul, May 1 (IANS) A total of 16 Taliban militants have surrendered before the Afghanistan government and joined its peace process, a government official said. According to a provincial government spokesman, the militants surrendered in the country's ...
Eight killed in Pak Taliban, Haqqani network clash in North Waziristan - Newstrack India
The tribe resisted the attack, leading to crossfire," a local resident said, on the condition of anonymity. Sources told The Express Tribune that the clash started in the early hours of Thursday and intensified after the death of TTP Commander Jehanzeb ...
Among colleagues, Indian Army chief's popularity intact - Newstrack India
VK Singh continues to be a popular leader of the men and women he commands,' said a serving colonel in the army headquarters, who did not wish to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Particularly because they perceive his moving ...
'US ready to re-engage with Pak on new terms but unlikely to revisit drone ... - Newstrack India
... concerns by reviewing the mechanism under which the drones operate but it is not possible at this stage that the entire campaign is brought to a halt," The Express Tribune quoted an American diplomat, as saying on the condition of anonymity.
Taking Lokayukta out of Lokpal bill: Cabinet to decide - Newstrack India
He did not wish to be identified. The government has said it wants to pass the Lokpal bill during the second half of this budget session April 24-May 22 after the budget 2012-13 is passed. The prime minister had called an all-party meet to build a ...
Pak chief selector 'impressed' by Super Eight Twenty20 Cup players - Newstrack India
Meanwhile, according to an official close to the team management, Whatmore has also formed a list of players, who impressed him during the tournament. "Whatmore may invite the new faces to the National Cricket Academy for grooming as he also has the ...
US Deputy Secretary of State Nides to arrive in Islamabad - Newstrack India
Nides, who is the deputy secretary of state for management and resources, will hold discussions with Pakistan's government officials, including Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, a government official said, on the condition of anonymity.
Kingfisher will operate 120 daily flights, 20 dedicated planes, no lay-offs - Newstrack India
Kingfisher Airlines agreed to pay only up to Rs 10 crore of its Rs 76-crore service tax dues this fiscal, a government official said. "Kingfisher has dues to the tune of Rs 76 crore; we are talking to them. They will be depositing about Rs 10 crore ...
Lahore to host hockey series against India, Malaysia in April - Newstrack India
According to an official close to the selection committee, a decision on Shakeel Abbasi and Rehan Butt, who are involved with the unsanctioned World Series Hockey in India, will be taken by the PHF's Disciplinary Committee after hearing their version.
Michelle Obama helps kids find Santa - Newstrack India
The first lady took calls from the NORAD Tracks Santa program run by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, an administration official said, just as she did last year, the Politico reported.
Aniston clears the air with beau Theroux's ex over 'emotional' meet - Newstrack India
"But Jen has always been adamant that their relationships did not cross over," the source said. With the 40-year-old actor absent, the two women reportedly met at the Mercer Hotel on 6th November, and talked over a glass of wine. ...
Take a look at Tiger Woods' two new luxury Florida mansions! - Newstrack India
But the house alone ended up costing him 40 million dollars for "just" 9700-square-feet, said a source close to the golfer. Woods also spent three years collecting 12 acres of land from four individual homeowners for a total of 44.5 million dollars. ...