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Jaya boycotts function; demands naming of terminal after MGR
Upset over the Centre not naming the second domestic terminal of the airport here after AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran, chief minister Jayalalithaa today boycotted the inauguration of the new domestic and international terminals by vice president M. Hamid Ansari.
Sharad Pawar bats for Telangana; raises issue with PM
Making a strong pitch for separate Telangana, the NCP chief Sharad Pawar today told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that a delay in the matter would not be helpful.
Pilot locked out of cockpit after co-pilot falls asleep: Report
A pilot of a low-cost Dutch airline was locked out of the cockpit mid-flight after his co-pilot fell asleep, an aviation report has said, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the bizarre incident.
Lokpal Bill with amendments cleared by Cabinet
The amended Lokpal Bill, which delinks the central government from creation of state Lokayuktas, was today approved by the Union Cabinet, paving the way for its consideration by the Parliament.
Downstream states interests shouldn’t be harmed: India to China
Concerned over China’s move to built three more dams on Brahmaputra river in Tibet, India today asked it to ensure that the interests of downstream states are not harmed by any activities in upstream areas.
IPL auction: Pak players snubbed again
Considered pariahs by the Indian Premier League since 2008, Pakistani cricketers were once again left out of the list of players to be auctioned for the event’s sixth edition in April-May.
NYT says victim of Chinese hackers, China denies
The New York Times today said Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of reporters, including in India, after the paper’s expose of vast wealth amassed by Chinese premier Wen Jiabao’s family.
PNB Q3 profit up by 13.5% at Rs 1,306 cr
Punjab National Bank (PNB) today reported 13.5 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 1,306 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2012 on account of decrease in provisions and higher recovery.
Pak court dismisses petition challenging Kayani’s extension
A petition filed by a retired colonel challenging the unprecedented three-year extension given by Pakistan government to army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was today dismissed by a court here.
Suryanelli gangrape case: SC sets aside Kerala HC order
The Supreme Court today set aside Kerala high court’s order acquitting 35 accused in the Suryanelli gangrape case of 1996 in which a 16-year-old girl was gangraped for over 40 days.
