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Special forces hot on the trail of central regional bureau - Times of India
"Once we sneak into the CRB network, it becomes easier for us to track down the core group of leaders, including their secretary general Ganapathi," a senior IPS officer told TOI on condition of anonymity. CRB has in its ranks top leaders like chief ...
Govt decides against cess on diesel vehicles - Times of India
"It was a policy decision taken at the highest level," said the official, who did not wish to be identified. The green lobby and even the oil ministry had suggested that a cess be levied to discourage people from buying diesel cars to ensure that the ...
Government on Vodafone case: Can't let India become tax haven - Times of India
A finance ministry official, who did not wish to be identified, told TOI that finance minister Pranab Mukherjee made these comments during an interaction. The official quoted the FM as saying the government would ensure that tax is paid in the country.
MFs seek clarity on new equity scheme announced in Budget - Times of India
"It would have been better if the investors could have gone from the MF route instead of directly participating in the equities market," a fund manager from a large fund house said on the condition of anonymity. However, the industry believes the RGESS ...
Pune varsity's BE results delayed yet again - Times of India
A senior official, who did not wish to be identified, said, "There was a change in the office of the controller of examination (CoE) recently. The paper-checking work through the centralised assessment process (CAP) has been completed but, ...
Cops put on alert to protect Maya, dalit leaders' statues - Times of India
A senior UP police official on the condition of anonymity said that they have got information of some groups that may damage the ambitious projects of Mayawati in Gautam Budh Nagar district. These were precisely the kind of incidents that had cost the ...
Pilot trouble may run down Kingfisher Airlines now - Times of India
It apparently plans to restart the flights from April 4, although it does not seem likely,'' a source said. Moreover, Kingfisher's current flight schedule will continue only for two weeks as the carrier, as also other airlines, will have to switch to ...
Police, shooters duel over guns - Times of India
We have strict do-not-touch orders," said a shooter who did not wish to be identified. Sources say that the problem is compounded whenever there is a shooting competition since all rifles in good condition are taken by the police.
Brad Pitt 'terrified' over Jolie's health - Times of India
"Brad gave Angie an ultimatum that she has to start eating for the sake of the twins' health," the source said. It is speculated that the 'Salt' star began battling issues with her weight nearly a decade ago.She's been extremely thin since [her and ...
FBI looking at Murdoch operations in Russia - Times of India
... criminal violations by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp of a US law banning bribery of foreign officials has expanded to include an examination of the activities of former company holdings in Russia, according to a source close to the investigation.
'Essential Services Act may be invoked': Officials - Times of India
"There are alternatives, such as a list of back-up teachers, who can be pressed into service for paper assessment work," said an official, who did not wish to be identified. Tanaji Naik, president of the action committee, maintained that teachers from ...
Nandanam signal on the blink, drives cops, motorists nuts - Times of India
Policemen who did not wish to be identified said the matter was brought to the attention of higher officers, but no action was taken. Additional commissioner of police (Traffic) Sanjay Arora said, "There is a fault in the underground cable of the ...
In matters of heart, city women have it tough - Times of India
A BMC official, who did not wish to be identified, said that the numbers only increase with each passing year, sending out worrying signals for 2011 and 2012 as well. Among the other top killers was tuberculosis which claimed 3085 Mumbai women while ...
Yahoo to cut over 1000 jobs: Report - Times of India
Inc is considering making significant cuts to its staff, a person familiar with the matter said. SAN FRANCISCO: Yahoo! Inc is considering making significant cuts to its staff, a person familiar with the matter said, as Chief Executive Officer Scott ...
Here's why Bhagath walked out of Actress! - Times of India
A source close to the director highlights the real reason behind Bhagath's decision. "At around the same time that Bhagath signed up for this role, his mentor and actor Dileep was planning to start Mayamohini. The film sees Dileep dressed like a woman.
Kripashankar's son-in-law forged documents for domicile: Cops - Times of India
Vijay, who is a native of Uttar Pradesh and is married to Singh's daughter Sunita, was "working with the Public Works Department of the Jharkhand government in 2002 when a flat in a private building in Powai was transferred in his name," a source said.
Why did Bhagath walked out of Actress - Times of India
A source close to the director highlights the real reason behind Bhagath's decision. "At around the same time that Bhagath signed up for this role, his mentor and actor Dileep was planning to start Mayamohini. The film sees Dileep dressed like a woman.
Whitney Houston 'had secret affair with Jermaine Jackson in 1984' - Times of India
"No one understood the scale of his grief because they didn't know what they shared," the source said. It is claimed that their began in 1984 when Jermaine was married to Hazel Gordy. While Jermaine wrote about his friendship with the late singer in ...
Arunachal river water level is normal: Official - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Water levels of a major river flowing through India's northeast are "normal," a government official said on Friday, denying claims a dam in neighbouring China had caused them to plunge. The senior official in India's Ministry of Water ...
US plans new laws to tackle hacker menace - Times of India
"There's some panic" among the buyers, said a security official with ING Groep NV who asked not to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the press. Banks are very sensitive to questions about security breaches and often deny they have any ...
75% of CBSE students opt for Class 10 boards - Times of India
A teacher of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, who declined to be named, said students preferred to take the boards because they had study holidays, which gave them time to revise between the exams, while the school exams were conducted at one go.
District administration officials conduct raids, seize khoya - Times of India
The district administration officials said that the raid teams have been formed to collect samples of khoya being used in preparing gujhiyas during Holi. Strict action would be taken against those involved in selling adulterated khoya.
Government to crack down on aided colleges renting out land - Times of India
The government will not hesitate to acquire back the land if any misuse is found," a government official said. The government's move came after it came to its notice that many of such institutes are raising funds by renting out portion of the college ...
Yahoo threatens Facebook as social media patent war looms - Times of India
Yahoo has asserted claims on patents that include the technical mechanisms in the Facebook's ads, privacy controls, news feed and messaging service, according to a source briefed on the matter. Representatives from the two companies met on Monday and ...
Polling at five seats in Ghaziabad - Times of India
District administration officials said adequate arrangements had been made for smooth and peaceful polling at 1907 booths - about 1400 of these are located in urban areas . Eight flying squads and 22 permanent surveillance teams have been deployed.