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'Sponsored' candidates elected in 3 TN panchayats
Officer caught in vigilance net
Pharmacy student dies under mysterious condition
Monkey rescues from captivity inside Police station
Two hardcore NLFT (BM) militants surrender
AP Minister confirms 'rocket case' mastermind surrender
Guj Congress flays Modi's proposed study tour to Israel
Bring minority institutions under the reservation ambit: BJP state
Congress 'fished' in Karnataka's troubled waters : Karnataka
No let up in Pak support for cross-border terrorism: Def Min
former minister sankaran"s house attacked
Former minister's house attacked
Vladimir Berlinsky is new world chess champion for blind
Fighting kills 20 Afghan civilians-officials
Rice in Asia, counters fear of nuclear arms race
McCartney; no comment on wife's mistreatment claims
Iran atomic aide warns of retaliation to sanctions
Intikhab appointed to doping tribunal
FIFA executive committee recommends Kenya's suspension
As season closes players look for Disney magic
Dengue case reported in Sirsi
Power theft worth rs 7.5 lakh unearthed
HC directed state to file reply on enquiry of the victimes of deluge
CBI searches residences/officials premises of NHAI officials
OUAT Dean visits ragging victim
Seven antique dealers arrested in Viswa Bhatari theft case
Police constable run over by truck
Uplift nomads, Ranke panel tells Gujarat govt
Heavy exchange of fire between BSF and BDR
(rptg, rephrasing lead)
Assembly passes resolution on water for TN
Priyadarshini's father lauds CBI role in conviction
Youth League demands resignation of Kerala Home Minister
CPI opposes government decision to acquire land for SEZ's in Goa
''Pak must crack down on terror for resolving outstanding issues''
Karnataka pile up 401 for five, Goa slump
Hamas says referendum on gov't would be a "coup"
Norway says won't send more troops to Afghanistan
Corus shares up on report CSN may bid
Dr Reddy asks officials to protect interests of Kolleru oustees
Don't revoke Afzal's death penalty: Mahajan
Videogame player scarcity may lift old-model sales
Satyam promoters deny selling stake
Life imprisonment to two murderers
JD (U) MLA remanded tojudicial custody
PAC should seek pertmission before honouring VIP: HC
Commission agent arrested for duping farmer of Rs 12 lakh
Prof's death: Court rejects bail plea
Determine real 'minority institutions': HC directs Govt.
Case against BJP MLA for damaging Vidhan Sabha gate
Bare Acts should be made available at all districts HQs: HC
DMAT: MP govt order to collectors
Water supply schemes being remodeled, says CM
Invited audience programme on DD channels
Authorities deny permission for camel slaughter
K'taka Governor cautions people against dangerous crackers
32 absentee officials suspended in Kashmir
JVD to support Marandi in Koderma bypoll: Mandal
SP slams Centre for not providing financial help
Cong indulging in 'political vendetta': TDP leader
Chandigarh-Himachal Car rally on Nov 3
Middlesex confirms signing Murali Kartik
Slovakia to pull troops from Iraq in February
UK Muslims say Blair's integration call divisive
IOC's corruption whistleblower Hodler dies at
GRSE handovers Rs 12.38 crore as dividend to Centre
Essel Propack Q3 net down 25 pc
Election office directs voters to surrender extra EPIC by Dec 26
Russia ready to help Israel to resolve West Asia crisis
Constable opens fire; two injured
Gang selling endangered species busted
Union Bank of India is serious over rise in its NPA level
Villagers pay homage to Kanshi Ram; tonsure heads
Ved Vyas DAV Public School bag interschool debate competition
Cashew exports earn US$ 570 million
AP experiences isolated rain
NCC air wing cadats of UT felicitated
Security beefed up across Delhi for festive season
Infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir, four militants killed
BJP condemns leaders who demand clemency for Afzal
Oppn threatens to stall ORR project
Confusion prevails on new building laws,conversion charges''
Simi Mehra leads DLF Women's Professional Golf tour
T Purushottam wins in CPAI rapid chess
Karnataka trounce Chandigarh, Mizoram beat Sikkim
Iraqi PM hopes for Saddam death sentence soon
US forces release Iraqi cleric's aide
Belgian Vliegen upsets eighth seed Blake in Madrid
GMR achieves financial closure for TN road project
Bank of Rajasthan Q2 at Rs 55.23 crore up by 952 pc
Sun Microsystems starts operations in Goa, 20 more cities soon
Eleventh Plan to target 9% growth; plan outlay to increase 2.5%
Indian national dies in police custody
Meeting resolves to identify, record trees of minor wood products
Consumer Courts to dispose cases pending upto 1999 by Feb 15: HC
HC to hear Khwaja Yunus matter tomorrow
Rs 18 Lakh looted from Purulia UBI branch
HC clears decks for counting of votes to Chennai Corp on Oct 20
MP bypolls a struggle for nationalism: BJS
Canara Bank launches debit card campaign for Diwali
TN Govt announces bonus for staff
Spl trains to Bangalore/Trichy to clear festival rush
SpiceJet to expand network, fleet, buys new generation Boeing
10 killed as truck overturns on Bagodara highway
TCS starts dedicated outsourcing centre for Japan in Kolkata
Union Bank poised for higher growth, expands branch network
Eros to set up Rs 400 cr corporate park at Manesar
Huge irregularities in Ghogha dairy scheme: MCD Commissioner
Dr L M Singhvi conferred Acharya Tulsi Samman
Two VDC members rescued
Cong-NCP alliance restricted to 4 districts for mun council polls
BJP blames Govt for price rise, marring festive spirit
Duleep: C Zone hoping history will repeat itself
Horse and Wagun pounds PBG/RVC 13-5 in Bhopal-Pataudi polo
Duleep: Sourav's chance to prove his worth
Chinmaya girls, MSSS boys bag titles
15-member badminton team to represent K'taka
Lucky Goa force 2-2 draw, knock out Haryana in Santosh Trophy
Microsoft, Orange launch Windows Live in France
Dow climbs above 12,000 on solid tech earnings
Jordan jails six for plot to attack Americans
UK's Blair vows to stand firm on Iraq strategy
Afghan kidnappers demand convert swap, fighting rages
Teva says CEO Makov to retire in 2007
McAfee says Microsoft fails to keep EU bargain
OPEC keen to make oil cut, avoid quota fight
Apple says shipped iPods carrying computer virus
Kyrgyztan sentences three militants to death
Seventh child dies in Kazakhstan HIV case
Titan Industries Q2 net up 56.21 pc
Narrow range bound in select scrips
Diageo cruises into vodka segment
New castrol bikezone service centre opens
Grasim Industries Q2 net up 80 pc to Rs 338 crore
Sugar eases further in Kolhapur sugar market
Bajaj Auto Q2 net up 9.75 pc to Rs 317 crore
Call rates trade high at range of 6.50-6.70 pc level, bonds subdued
MCX joins FIA as member
Hindalco Q2 net jumps 90.43 pc to Rs 597 cr
Sadhvi, three others held in disappearance case
HC allows election of Exec Committee in Bachchan's Housing Society
Congress MP's daughter attempts suicide
Dismissal of petition on sports meets challenged
Inspector Pinky suspended following his conviction
Khalistan Liberation Force terrorist remanded to custody
'Step motherly treatment to the civic bodies ruled by SS-BJP'
SGNP thrashes Blooming Dales to lift Nehru Girls Hockey title
Jayanta flies to Mexico for World Archery Championship finals
Iran to EU-you will lose if you back UN sanctions
SAfrica bill for 2010 World Cup soars to 1.5 billion dollar
National Fertilizers Q2 net down 45.56 pc
Nicholas Piramal Q2 net up 22.14 pc
Finolex Cables Q2 net jumps 318 pc
HCL Infosystems Q1 net declines 13.47 pc
Quintegra announces ESOS for employees
Silver, gold decline on weak global advice
Thousands witness Cauvery Teerthobdhava in Karnataka
Sexual assault case against ex-SP
ING Vysya Bank Q2 net up 110 pc to Rs 41.39 cr
Trinamool, Cong jointly agitate against land acquisition
Govt to table Banking Regulation Bill in winter session: Bansal
Joint venture company for Assam Gas Cracker unit signed
Two arrested, arms and ammunition seized in J&K
K.Rehman Khan and Dr Yogendra Narain elected to IPU and ASGP
MRO-TEK launches ethernet products for Carriers, Campus Networks
OBC quota: SC had not directed to file copy of panel report
Judicial custody of Shramjevi Exp blast accused extended to Oct 30
Curfew relaxed in the evening for two hrs in Gharsana, Raola
Duleep: C Zone hoping history repeats
Diageo cruises into prestige vodka segment
Government gears up to check corruption : Nitish
Detonators and explosives recovered
10 kg rice, 2 kg sugar free to card holders in UT
SWR to run special trains to ease Diwali rush
133 veterinary doctors to be appointed in K'taka
60 year-old man killed in chlorine leakage
OIL pays Rs 168 crore to government
Mehbooba to attend Pugwash conclave in Cairo
Guv prevails upon SEC to restrain Mulayam from distributing sops
ICC denies to change venue of Champions Trophy final
Sanofi bird flu vaccine may offer wider protection
Malaysia frees 11 held for suspected militant ties
Abkhazia asks Russia to recognise its independence
Indonesia vows to maintain religious pluralism
Referees should follow rugby's example, says Henry
Jain monk dies due to fasting
Vijaya Bank posts net profit of Rs 174.96 cr in H1
Explain to nation attacks on farmers, teachers: Cong to BJP
Paswan terms Mulayam govt as 'anti-Muslim'
Rice gets Japan's help, turns to South Korea, China
Israel's Olmert raises Iran in Kremlin talks
Wipro agrees to buy land at Rajarhat
Bisleri to invest Rs 100cr for expansion
Telecom towers in residential areas health hazard, says PAG
PM makes out a case for 10 % growth with inclusiveness
DPA set to sweep local body polls
Dengue death toll reaches 107, Delhi reports 28 Chikungunya cases
JE claims 250 lives in UP
Response to Iran's N-test should be proportionate: Russia
Yahoo launches chat in Hindi, Tamil
Red Hat announces developer programme in India
Titan net profit up by 56 pc in Q2
Kerala HC declines to stay CIO's order on Marad report
Print media popularity on rise: Naveen
ABVP burn effigies of Afzal
DCHFC presents dividend cheque to Lt Governor
Jain monk dies by fasting
Rain likely in southern states
BDR jawans shoot Indian youth in West Bengal
India Tourism launches "Home Stay" scheme for foreign tourists
11 rounded up for obstructing 'Virasat'
Explain to nation the attacks on farmers, teachers: BJP to Cong
Karunanidhi flays Jaya's comments on by-poll result
BJP non-committal about Rahul Mahajan's entry into party
Israeli troops push into Gaza, 4 Palestinians killed
Cambridge, Nationwide Better Health offer IDM solutions
Aarvee Denims declares 5 % interim dividend
Manipur assembly elections to be held before March 7: CEC
Dengue death toll at 35 in Delhi
Six people killed in two road accidents in K'taka
Principal in ACB net
ABVP burns effigies of Afzal
Heavy rains lash city, suburbs
Vijaya Bank eyeing banks in North for acquisition
SBS makes allround growth in half-year results
Canon India targets Rs 1,000 cr revenue by 2009
Madhya Pradesh stands up to walk into Guinness Book
Indian challenge over, Bhupathi too crashes out of Madrid Masters
Ganguly not finished yet, says Rajeev Shukla
North Korea may play plutonium card to raise stakes
Checks, but no scrutiny, on China-N.Korea border
China promises democracy, but under party thumb
Iran, N Korea top threats to world peace-Germany
LTTE suicide raid on Sri Lanka navy base kills 16
Inzamam backs decision to recall Shoaib and Asif
STC in counter-trade tie-up for Indian/AI aircraft deal
Haryana to upgrade 15 more ITIs
21 new suspected dengue cases reported in PGIMER
Cop dismissed from service following conviction
Militant killed, policeman injured in encounter
A Majumder, new Deputy Chairman of KoPT
NLC produces 15.56 LT of lignite during Sept
Union Bank of India Q2 net triples to Rs 194 crore
WR to run special trains for Chhath festival
Print media popularity on rise:Naveen
Yahoo logs into vernacular messenger service
LG unveils high-end refrigerator with in-built TFT LCD TV
ESCL to raise Rs 70 cr through IPO by year-end
I&B Min to hold festivals in Kashmir every year from 2007
UPA Ministers functioning as autonomous chieftains : BJP
Congress not defending Afzal: Shukla
BJP asks Cong govt to drop reservation for Muslims
Left flays BJP for anti-Pak stand, says talks should continue
JKNM urges President not to consider Guru's clemency plea
Duleep Trophy matches in MP
J&K Govt to launch massive recruitment drive in sports dept
Tricky course, tough field worry Europeans at Indian Open
BCCI should conduct dope tests, says Madan Lal
PM reviews space, nuke energy programmes
Doping: Holding blames it on too much cricket
24x7 Learning launches SkillBridge
Ipca Laboratories Q2 net doubles to Rs 35.40 crore
MSE Index fell by 5 points
ILC Industries to start pelletisation plant in Bellary dist
Maitri to set up condoms distribution points in Highways
Two more patients undergo 'Dengue' treatment in AP
Hooda assures all aid to UK's JCB to set up plant in India
European visit has been a success: Hooda
Importance of ayurvedic research stressed
Eight runners in Maharaja's Gold Cup
Elephant tramples man to death
Mysore dist geared up to prevent/control dengue
State-level Gamaka Sammelan proposed in Bellary dist
Cong leader surrenders after setting aside of clemency
Cong not to petition Kalam against Sorabjee: PCC Chief
Court convicts three in serial blasts case
Gang of ATM robbers busted
CRPF jawan commits suicide in Kashmir
Local court awards capital punsihment to three
Varanasi blast case to be heard on Nov 1
Photo journalist arrested for blackmailing Ludhiana Mayor
Deadline for filing of service tax returns by Oct 26
BEST to run additional buses for Diwali, Ramzan Id festivals
Indian farmer killed by BDR
Heavy rains claim three in Howrah district
Talks on Petronet stake sale on advanced stage: Ahamed
IOC to import naptha for Dabhol restart next month
Bus overturns: 1 killed, 18 hurt
No need of third Deputy CM in Jharkhand: Sudhir Mahto
Osmania Univ beat Pune Univ in Korfball championship
AP Govt allots land for cricket academy
Real show their good side with impressive win over Steaua
Hooda junior moots demand for dual MSP
Wipro suffers highest attrition rate
Government ready for on camera trial of Shahabuddin
(Reissuing DR 14 deleting matter in para two)
Renowned journalist Uday Dandekar dies
Chandy hatched conspiracy to oust Antony: DIC(K) leader
BJP ridicules Congress reaction to Sorabjee's comment
Left flays BJP for anti-Pak stand, say talks should continue
Five panchayat sevaks suspended
SIA-ICICI Lombard tie up to provide travel insurance
Durg-Gorakhpur train from Dec 28
Mosquitoes cannot carry HIV virus, clarifies CM
AIIMS RDA welcome HC directive on Dr Venugopal
Wipro eyes more revenue from domestic market
CBI court grants bail to V Sanu in SSLC question paper leak case
Curfew relaxated in Gharsana Raola
'Develop Malinithan to enrich history,boost tourism':DNGC
Various organisations placed demands before NFR GM
Punsup leads in paddy procurement in Punjab
DD Kashir shifted back to Srinagar from Delhi
Seven FM Rainbow India channels launched in J&K
CPM dubs BJD's "Bijaya Yatra" victory for industrialists
CLP demands action against TDP leader in bomb blast case
Israeli troops enter Gaza, 2 Palestinians killed
PCB had warned players about drugs - Shaharyar
Castrol India to open more Bikezone centres
Lee opens new store in city
LIC organises 'Social Security Month'
Military Police celebrates raising day
Dengue death toll 35 in Delhi
Rice worth Rs 950 crore seized from Gandhidham godown
Bail to V Sanu in SSLC question paper leak case granted
UP, Bihar and Mah main beneficiaries under ICDS scheme
Job termination of Indian workers after due deliberation
Missing Army jawan produced in court
Seminar on 'Metro Traffic System'
Transexuals stage demo, demand action on doctors, nurses
India drops seven places to 143 in FIFA rankings
MP to formulate new excise policy
Exide registers 50.41 per cent rise in Q2 profit
(Reissuing CA1 with important corrections throughout)
Rights group frames a Policy paper for mining companies
Shillong attempts world record in drum beating
Warnie named 'Greatest Australian Sporting Star' of past 30 years
UN Council seat undecided after two days of voting
Moorat trading to be held for essential commodities markets
Saudi Arabian delegation to visit India next month
Judicial activism by courts has paid rich dividends: Judge
Police officer shot dead by bank robbers
Three dead in road mishap
Thenucho to revamp Nagaland police
Short on cadre, ULFA brings in youth to the conflict
BJP leader nags government over water tariff
TPC's short & long term debt prog ratings reaffirmed
SCR to run special train
SVU to introduce new course to enhance skill
Govt not to interfere in functioning of Universities
Railway police to intensify security during Diwali season
11 child labourers freed in MP
Chouhan joins stand-up against poverty
CPM dubs BJD's "Bijaya Yatra" as victory for industrialists
Intikhab Alam named member of PCB doping inquiry committee
Action on Iran must be "proportionate" -Russia
Vaghela inaugurates marketing outlet of rural products under SGSY
Punish Shoaib hard if guilty, says Matthew Hayden
Despite odds, Pakistan a champion side: Rameez Raja
Pound up; USD and Euro down; Yen flat
Mizo govt denies Centre's withdrawal of NREGS
Tripura to receive 80 lakhs under ARWSP
Shillong tries hand at world record in drum beating
Afghan kidnappers want to swap Italian for convert
Singapore tight-lipped over possible Asian Cup role
Mizo farmers demands monitoring cell
Task force arrest 13 persons including women for immoral traffic
Three dead in accident
Thenucho to Revamp Nagaland police
Zoramthanga rules out scraping Inner Line Permit
Mercury drops to 33 deg C, rain, thundershowers likely in a few days
6 IPS officers transferred
Jharkhand Speaker to be the elected on October 20th
Asif is absolutely clean, asserts agent
Mercury drops to 33 deg C, rain, thundershowers likely in a few da
Doctor vouches for Shoaib's innocence, insists pacer never doped
Blockbuster art shows tourist magnet for London
Lawyer says Aniston and Vaughn a happy couple
Cambodian royalists oust ex-PM Ranariddh as leader
Reuters historical calendar - October 19
Reuters quote of the day, October 19
Fiji PM calls for calm, army chief repeats threat
Japan's Aso says OK to debate going nuclear
Warne incident prompts Ashes TV coverage debate
Wipro registeres Rs 700 Crore profit during Second Quarter
Rooney rose to captaincy challenge says Ferguson
Federer fends off combative Massu in Madrid
Wenger blames pitch and referee for Arsenal loss
Anglo-Turkish ties in UEFA Cup spotlight
Universal Music sues Web video sites Grouper, Bolt
US FDA approves new type of diabetes drug
Vaccine protects mice against deadly 1918 virus
Exercises help heart surgery patients recover-study
Ethnic gaps in breast cancer linked to hormones
Abortion does not increase breast cancer risk
Playing without Shoaib-Asif was tough, admits Younis Khan
We were 25-30 runs short, rues Jayawardene
Iceland to resume commercial whale hunts
U.S. casino magnate gives Picasso's dream the elbow
Berlin's historic Bode Museum to reopen this week
Monica Bellucci from sex symbol to girl next door
Madhuri Dixit to stage comeback with Yashraj film
More than 90 mins plugged-in music harmful-US study
HIV complicates Africa's "super TB" threat says WHO
Fourth attempt to launch weather satellite aborted
Turkish PM treated in hospital after fainting
Cricket-Shoaib and Asif deny doping charge to PCB
'Values' voters fade as factor in US campaign
At least 8 dead in Mexico fuel tanker blast -Pemex
North Korea's Kim makes first appearance since test

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