* 'No N-deal time frame'
The United Progressive Alliance government on Thursday expressed hope that India will get the support of all member countries during its negotiations on the nuclear deal but noted that it would be difficult to fix an exact timeframe for making the agreement a reality.
* PM meets President Patil
Two days after winning the trust vote, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday met President Pratibha Patil and briefed her about the special session in the Lok Sabha.
* Hamilton sizzles in wet Mumbai
India got its first real taste of Formula One action when McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton touched down in Mumbai and did a few short laps in a go-kart.
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* Sena's puja at Taj Mahal creates stir
A group of Shiv Sena activists on Thursday claimed to have performed a puja at the Taj Mahal [Images], the 17th century monument of love, creating a commotion but authorities denied that any worship took place.
* Ready to drop? Skydive from Mt Everest!
* Uttam's Take: Somnath and Democracy
* Women
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil had an interaction with a group of eminent women at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday
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* President's day out with kids
* Govt may amend nuke law to scuttle Hyde Act
As it moves to take the next steps in the implementation of the Indo-US nuclear deal, the Indian government has indicated its openness to consider some amendments in the Atomic Energy Act to insulate the country's strategic interests.
* Honda launches 125 CC CBF Stunner
Targeting youth, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Ltd on Thursday launched its latest offering 125 CC 'CBF Stunner' in Bhopal.
* Google launches online encyclopaedia to counter Wikipedia
Internet giant Google has come up with a new online encyclopaedia to counter Wikipedia.
* China sets a record in oil consumption
The spiralling world fuel prices failed to lower its use in China, the world's second biggest consumer after the US, with data showing that the consumption had set records in the first half of 2008.
* Govt approves Volvo's $275m investment in JV with...
The government on Thursday approved Swedish truck major Volvo's FDI proposal to invest $275 million (over Rs 1,150 crore) in their joint venture with commercial vehicle manufacturer Eicher Motors
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* Economic reform: BJP keen to support govt
The Opposition BJP on Thursday said it is willing to consider supporting the government in expediting economic reforms if the Prime Minister takes the initiative
* Reliance Industries Q1 net at Rs 4,110 crore
Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday recorded 13 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 4,110 crore (Rs 41.10 billion) in the first quarter of the current fiscal as against the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
* IIT-B alumni gift $7 mn for bioscience hub
IIT Bombay's alumni raised a whopping $7 million for their alma mater at a function to celebrate 50 years of the premier institution to set up a bioscience centre.
* Rolta, Nestle top challengers to blue chip cos
Two mid-sized Indian companies - Rolta India [Get Quote] and Nestle India have been named among 300 top challengers to the world's leading blue chip firms, complied by leading global index provider Standard and Poor's.
* Don't levy high rates on credit cards, banks told
Seeking to tighten the leash on credit card issuing banks, the Reserve Bank has asked them not to charge excessive interest rates on personal loans and prescribe a ceiling rate on small advances, a move that will benefit lakhs of card users.
* RBI director's power on SBI board to be recast
Government will bring changes in the law, redefining the powers of the RBI nominee director on the board of State Bank of India
The government has also decided to bring about enabling amendments in the State Bank of India (subsidiary banks) Act, 1959, following transfer of ownership of the SBI from the Reserve Bank to the central Government.
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* Amy Winehouse immortalised!
* Stallone gets up close with Kareena!
* Karan Johar's next: *Wake Up Sid*
* Shyamalan for Obama!
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* Spotted: Ileana in Johannesburg
* 'I am trying my best to portray the madness in my...
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