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No big package, Centre offers help to Bengal through projects - Times of India
There are other states also who may need help," said a finance ministry official, who did not wish to be identified. "The West Bengal government has been given the option that they can approach the Centre for assistance in specific projects which they ...
November 22, 2011


EU to slap sanctions on 200 Iranian firms, people: Diplomats - Times of India
"More than 200 extra names are to be added to the list" of sanctions against Iran, said one EU diplomat who asked not to be identified. Another diplomat said EU nations were debating whether to also target "new areas and industry sectors" but that no ...
November 22, 2011


Aamir Khan hunts for his dream home - Times of India
A source close to the actor has informed us that Aamir has been scouting around Bandra to find either an old bungalow or a piece of land to build his home. The source explained, "Aamir wants a place in Bandra, but he is willing to settle for a bungalow ...
November 22, 2011


Akshay plans to make a film on Bigg Boss - Times of India
Explaining how Akshay decided to make a film on the TV reality show, a source said, "Akshay loves Bigg Boss. He has been thinking about making a film on similar lines. He has already got a writer on board, who has been working on the script for a while ...
November 21, 2011


Narrow escape for CM as chopper makes emergency landing - Times of India
Luckily, they saw a plain area on the roadside, 11 km from Pilani in Jhunjhunu district, and landed," a senior government official said. The news of the sudden landing of the CM's chopper spread like a wild fire in the neighbouring villages. ...
November 21, 2011


State to identify buffer zone near sanctuaries - Times of India
... has constituted separate committees for each sanctuary to modify the Yadhuvanshi committee report and to demarcate the eco-sensitive zone around them as part of the strategy adopted by the national board for wildlife (NBW)," a source said. ...
November 19, 2011


Nasdaq hacking: Lax security culprit - Times of India
The sources did not want to be identified because the matter is classified. The ongoing probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation is focused on Nasdaq's Directors Desk collaboration software for corporate boards, where the breach occurred. ...
November 18, 2011


Salman Khan ditches Dookudu's remake plan - Times of India
A source close to the developments told Mumbai Mirror that Babu's sister-in-law, Shilpa Shirodkar, who was co-ordinating with the Khans, learnt about Salman's decision from an associate close to the actor. According to the source, Salman, ...
November 18, 2011


Vedanta mulls bid for Australian coal miner - Times of India
Vedanta, controlled by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, has held discussions with banks and is expected to appoint advisors 'soon', said the sources, who declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. ...
November 15, 2011


D Rajagopalan to take charge as new CIC - Times of India
"With the appointment of Rajagopalan as the new CIC, SSNNL may now see a political appointment," a senior government official said, adding, "While Rajagopalan will take over as CIC, as soon as Gujarat governor Dr Kamala signs the order, a formality, ...
November 15, 2011


Kingfisher Airlines turns to Mallya's business partners - Times of India
MUMBAI: The troubled Kingfisher Airlines Ltd has once again turned to business associates of its billionaire promoter Vijay Mallya for capital infusion into India's second largest airline by market share, said sources briefed on the matter. ...
November 14, 2011


Kingfisher Airlines turns to Mallya's biz partners - Times of India
MUMBAI: The troubled Kingfisher Airlines Ltd has once again turned to business associates of its billionaire promoter Vijay Mallya for capital infusion into India's second largest airline by market share, said sources briefed on the matter. ...
November 14, 2011


Thieves find no valuables to steal - Times of India
The thieves, however, failed to lay their hands on anything valuable, police sources said. The owner of the house has, however, lodged a complaint with regard to the theft with Margao police. Sources said the incident occurred on Sunday morning when ...
November 13, 2011


Standoff over Worli-Haji Ali sea link construction - Times of India
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation(MSRDC) managing director Bipin Shrimali has stated that the body will go ahead with the project, but sources said the RInfra management will not proceed until several issues are sorted out. ...
November 13, 2011


Temple's plea for sand raises many eyebrows - Times of India
The temple itself is flanked by river banks of the Kollidam and the Cauvery from where the PWD sells sand," said a devotee, who did not want to be identified. The temple is under the management of the HR&CE department. People are wondering that when ...
November 13, 2011


Civic body seeks to implement impact fee law - Times of India
Official sources said the urban development department had sent the notification to the civic body which had it circulated in the municipal zones for its implementation. People of the city were anxiously waiting for the notification. ...
November 13, 2011


Temple's plea for sand raises many eyebrows - Times of India
The temple itself is flanked by river banks of the Kollidam and the Cauvery from where the PWD sells sand," said a devotee, who did not want to be identified. The temple is under the management of the HR&CE department. People are wondering that when ...
November 13, 2011


Ban likely on ore exports from Goa - Times of India
"It is for the ministry to act on it, but a recommendation for a ban is inevitable," the source said. The source hinted that it will be a no-holds-barred report, sparing none in its ambit. The rough draft of the report is almost ready and it has listed ...
November 12, 2011


More aid? Banks seek proof of viability first - Times of India
However, banks are not overly worried about a default as have secured their position through guarantees and securities, said a person close to the development.. Bankers said that one development that could greatly help the airline would be a policy ...
November 12, 2011


Shobhit murder: Cops to question his friends again - Times of India
Crime branch sources said that a fresh list of people to be questioned is being drawn up and notices will be sent out next week. Shobhit's friends, whom the south district cops had previously questioned, will be questioned again. ...
November 12, 2011


Students raise pitch for revival of union - Times of India
A student said on the condition of anonymity, "The student leaders' interference in admissions, examinations is a big problem. At times, these leaders become agents of political parties and are recruited by mafia dons for spreading hooliganism. ...
November 12, 2011


iPhone 4S to launch on Nov 25 - Times of India
Sources said that Airtel will launch iPhone 4S on November 25. The major stores across India would be open at the time of the launch and people would be able to buy iPhone 4S as soon as clock strikes 00:01 on November 25, sources said. ...
November 12, 2011


Twitter marketing exec quits - Times of India
SAN FRANCISCO: Pam Kramer, a marketing vice president at Twitter Inc, has left the microblogging service, becoming the latest executive to depart under Chief Executive Officer Dick Costolo, two people familiar with the matter said. ...
November 11, 2011


Northeast man stabbed, cops say injury self-inflicted - Times of India
The victim refused to be identified on the ground that the incident will raise concerns among his relatives. "The woman rushed the victim to a private hospital in Arjun Nagar where she related her version of events to the hospital authorities. ...
November 9, 2011


Centre working on package for Bengal to pacify Mamata Banerjee - Times of India
"It will not be a onetime cheque that will be handed out, and whatever is finalized will be provided over a period of time and linked to certain conditions," a senior government official said. Analysts say UPA-2 would like to help Punjab, ...
November 9, 2011


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