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Major fire in Delhi luxury hotel Posted: 26 Jan 2008 03:00 AM CST A major fire broke out at a five-star hotel in the Indian capital Saturday, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Mood remain cautious after Indian equities plummet Posted: 26 Jan 2008 05:32 AM CST In a week marked by major turmoil and wild fluctuations in Indian equity markets, a key index shed close to 15 percent on the three days it lost ground but managed to moderate losses after some interventions by policy makers to boost confidence, notably in the US.

We are proud to be Indian, say TV celebrities on R-Day Posted: 26 Jan 2008 12:30 AM CST As India celebrates its 59th Republic Day Saturday, some small screen celebrities share their feelings and vision for the country.

Missing Piramal executive found Posted: 26 Jan 2008 05:32 AM CST A senior executive of pharmaceutical major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd who went missing in Madhya Pradesh eight days ago has been found, a company official said Saturday.

Sassy, clever 'Sunday' is a harmony of hilarity Posted: 26 Jan 2008 04:01 AM CST Film: 'Sunday'; Cast: Ajay Devgan, Ayesha Takia, Irrfan Khan, Arshad Warsi; Director: Rohit Shetty; Rating: **

Tableaux tell Rajasthan's growth story on Republic Day Posted: 26 Jan 2008 07:01 AM CST Governor of Rajasthan S.K. Singh hoisted the tricolour amid tight security arrangement on the 59th Republic day, held here Saturday.

The Left's rickety new 'third' platform Posted: 25 Jan 2008 11:00 PM CST The Left's fascination for an anti-Congress and anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) third front led by it stems from a desire to play a meaningful role in Indian politics.

Crime in Bihar is down, says governor Posted: 26 Jan 2008 12:00 AM CST Bihar's law and order situation has improved, Governor R.S. Gavai said Saturday after hoisting the national flag on the occasion of the Republic Day.

Maharashtra top recipient of FDI: governor Posted: 25 Jan 2008 11:30 PM CST Maharashtra remains the most favoured destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India, Governor S.M. Krishna said Saturday.

Foreign funds sold equities worth $2.45 bn in five days Posted: 26 Jan 2008 05:30 AM CST In the midst of one of the worst turbulences in Indian stock markets during the week ended Friday, foreign funds were net sellers of equities worth a whopping $2.45 billion, latest data showed Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh governor calls for unity on Republic Day Posted: 26 Jan 2008 08:33 AM CST Madhya Pradesh Governor Balram Jakhar exhorted the people of the state to work together for prosperity on the 59th Republic Day, celebrated here Saturday.

Nicholas Piramal official found Posted: 26 Jan 2008 11:31 AM CST Ashwini Kumar Bhat, a senior executive of pharmaceutical major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd who went missing eight days ago, has been found near the Chambal valley in Madhya Pradesh, police said Saturday.

Sarkozy late for president's reception but still a hit Posted: 26 Jan 2008 08:33 AM CST French President Nicolas Sarkozy was 30 minutes late for the tea reception hosted by President Pratibha Patil, keeping over 1,000 invitees lingering at the main gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan but he more than made up for it.

Chetan Anand upsets Sridhar in national badminton Posted: 26 Jan 2008 09:31 AM CST Chetan Anand gained big momentum in his title defence as he made beat top seed Anup Sridhar to seal a berth in the final of the 72nd Senior National Badminton Championship at the Indoor Stadium here Saturday.

Governor calls for a better Kerala Posted: 26 Jan 2008 02:03 AM CST Governor R.L. Bhatia urged the people to strive for a better Kerala as he took the salute at an impressive parade at the Republic Day celebrations here Saturday.

With Sarkozy watching, grand show marks India's Republic Day Posted: 26 Jan 2008 02:30 AM CST A grand parade showcasing India's military might, vibrant economy and rich diversity marked the 59th Republic Day here Saturday, with President Pratibha Patil becoming the first woman to take the salute.

No let up in R Day enthusiasm despite winter chill Posted: 26 Jan 2008 03:00 AM CST Despite dipping temperatures in the region, there was no let up in enthusiasm for the 59th Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh and in various places in Punjab and Haryana.

Body of student slain in US arrives in Ranchi Posted: 26 Jan 2008 07:01 AM CST India's 59th Republic Day turned into a day of mourning for relatives of 29-year-old Abhijit Mahto, the Indian doctoral student who was killed in the US, as his body arrived here Saturday afternoon.

India, France sign 21 agreements in education Posted: 26 Jan 2008 11:30 AM CST France is now aggressively courting Indian students and linking up with educational institutes here with the establishment of an Indo-French educational consortium and signing of 21 inter-university agreements.

Rains mar R Day celebrations in Kolkata Posted: 26 Jan 2008 04:01 AM CST Heavy rains marred the official Republic Day celebrations here Saturday, but the military personnel nevertheless went ahead with their grand parade.

Waive farm loans or face defeat, Dharia tells government` Posted: 26 Jan 2008 09:30 AM CST The central government should be prepared to face defeat in the next general elections if farm loan dues are not waived by Feb 28, former planning commission deputy chairman Mohan Dharia said here Saturday.

15 killed in three Karnataka accidents Posted: 26 Jan 2008 11:31 AM CST Eight passengers of a van were charred to death when a van hit an electric pole, five were killed in a head-on collision and two when a bus hit a tree as three major accidents took place in different parts of Karnataka Saturday, police officials said.

Five injured in accidental gunfire at R-Day Posted: 25 Jan 2008 11:30 PM CST At least five people were injured when a gun a policeman was holding accidentally went off during Republic Day celebrations in Andhra Pradesh Saturday.

'People's Force' in Kerala to check temple thefts Posted: 25 Jan 2008 11:30 PM CST With temple thefts increasing in parts of Kerala, the police have set up a 'People's Force' to guard the shrines at night from Monday.

Churchill beat JCT, move to second spot in I-League Posted: 26 Jan 2008 08:30 AM CST Mboyo Iyomi kept Churchill Brothers' title hopes alive in the I-League with a clinical goal to earn them a 1-0 win over JCT in the 13th round at Nehru Stadium here Saturday.

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