» Parasaran to appear for AP Govt in Babli contempt case
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
Senior Counsel K Parasaran will appear for Andhra Pradesh government on November 12 in the contempt petition filed against Maharashtra for fixing gates to the Babli project, across the river Godavari, allegedly against the interim direction of the Supreme Court.

 » Low pressure brings more rain to AP, Govt. on alert
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
Rains lashed South Andhra Pradesh as the well-marked low pressure area over comorin area persisted, even as the state Government geared up its machinery in four districts to save human lives and property. Indian Meteorological Department predicted heavy rains over south coastal Andhra Pradesh as the system was likely to concentrate into a depression in the next two or three days moving in a north-north-westerly direction. Reviewing the situation with officials from New Delhi, Chief Minister K Rosaia directed the collectors of Nellore, Prakasam, Chitoor and Kadapa districts to maintain round the clock vigil to save human lives and property.

 » Shut down belt shops, demands Lok Satta
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
The Lok Satta Party today urged the State Election Commission to direct the State Government to shut down all unauthorised liquor outlets and 'sitting rooms' immediately to ensure fair and free elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. In a letter to State Election Commissioner AVS Reddy, Lok Satta Party President Jayaprakash Narayan pointed out the Election Commission of India had in April-May, 2009 enforced closure of all unauthorized liquor outlets as sought by the Lok Satta Party.

 » Passing out parade of TES batch held
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
Altogether 123 gentlemen cadets participated in the Passing out Parade of Technical Entry Scheme Course Serial TES-14 at the Cadets Training Wing of the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering today. Lt Gen Vinay Sharma, SM, VSM the Master General of Ordnance, who reviewed the parade, emphasised on character building, dedication to service, positive attitude and upholding the highest traditions of Indian Army at any cost. He also stressed upon the importance of technical proficiency for an officer to keep pace with today's techno-centric environment.

 » MANUU launches course in Ghazal Appreciation
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
The Maulana Azad National Urdu University today launched a course in Ghazal Appreciation for the benefit of non-Urdu Ghazal lovers.

 » Soha says ready for foray into Telugu films
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
Actor Soha Ali Khan today said she was open to the idea of acting in Telugu films.

 » UPA Govt's Real Estate Bill to provide affordable housing
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
State Housing Minister C Shilpa Mohan Reddy today said the Union Government was bringing out a Real Estate Regulation Bill not only for facilitating the growth of the sector in a healthy, transparent, and efficient manner, but also for achieving the government's ultimate goal of providing affordable housing for all. Disclosing this at a one-day seminar on 'Housing For All', organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, he said the housing shortage in the country was estimated at 24.7 million at the end of the Xth Five Year Plan. ''Given the magnitude of the housing shortage and budgetary constraints of both Central and State governments, it is imperative that the real estate sector is encouraged fully to play its due role in helping us achieve our goal of providing housing for all,'' he said. Stating the government of Andhra Pradesh has taken various initiatives under the PPP model in the housing sector, Mr Reddy said the government has devised a model integrated townships plan and is in the process of allotting 100 acre in each of the municipal corporations, 50 acre in each of the municipalities, and 10 acres in each mandal. These townships would help in addressing the housing shortage in the State to some extent. In addition, the State government alone is constructing 26,000 flats in and around Hyderabad and 50,000 flats across the State under its own Rajiv Swagruha Scheme, said the Minister. Mr Ratna Kumar, Additional Secretary, Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, said there is an acute shortage of housing for below-poverty line (BPL) people in the country. In view of this, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken up a massive housing scheme under Indiramma Programme.

 » 'Tum Mile' an Mumbai's spirit: Bhatt
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
''Tum Mile'', shot in the backdrop of Mumbai floods in 2005, captures the spirit of Mumbaikars, noted film maker Mahesh Bhatt said today.

 » There is no change in our stand: Reddy
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
Karnataka Tourism Minister G Janardhana Reddy, spearheading the campaign for the ouster of State Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, today emphatically said no compromise formula had been arrived at so far. He told newspersons before leaving for Bengaluru for consultations with his brother and Revenue Minister G Karunakara Reddy, he said ''there is no change in our stand (on leadership change).'' Mr Reddy, who had consultations with supporting MLAs, including seven Ministers, at a star hotel in the Hitech city all night, said they expected the party High Command to take a considered decision.

 » ''Tum Mile'' a reflection of spirit of Mumbai: Mahesh Bhatt
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
''Tum Mile'', shot in the backdrop of Mumbai floods in 2005, captures the spirit of Mumbaikars, noted film maker Mahesh Bhatt said today.

 » There is no change in our stand: rebel Reddy minister
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
Karnataka tourism minister G Janardhan Reddy, spearheading the campaign for the ouster of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, today emphatically said no compromise formula had been arrived at so far. He told newspersons before leaving for Bengaluru for consultations with his brother and Revenue Minister G Karunakar Reddy, he said ''there is no change in our stand (on leadership change).'' Mr Reddy, who had consultations with supporting MLAs, including seven Ministers, at a star hotel in the Hitech city all night, said they expected the party High Command to take a considered decision.

 » There is no change in our stand:
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
Karnataka tourism minister G Janardhan Reddy, spearheading the campaign for the ouster of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, today emphatically said no compromise formula had been arrived at so far. He told newspersons before leaving for Bengaluru for consultations with his brother and Revenue Minister G Karunakar Reddy, he said ''there is no change in our stand (on leadership change).'' Mr Reddy, who had consultations with supporting MLAs, including seven Ministers, at a star hotel in the Hitech city all night, said they expected the party High Command to take a considered decision.

 » Congress promises to make Hyderabad a global destination
Hyderabad | Saturday, Nov 7 2009 IST
The ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh would fight the November 23 civic polls in the city on the poll- plank of making Hyderabad a major global destination.

 » BJP hopeful of early resolution to political crisis in Karnataka
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Even as the rebel group led Karnataka Tourism Minister Galli G Janardhan Reddy continued to press for ouster of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, Bharatiya Janata Party official Spokesman Prakash Javadekar expressed confidence that the crisis would blow over in two days.

 » GHMC polls: Over 3000 file nominations
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Dissidence in the ruling Congress came to the fore in the wake of release of candidates list triggering the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Health Minister D Nagender as Greater Hyderabad Congress President even as over 3000 contestants filed their nominations for the 150 ward seats on the last date for filing of nominations for the November 23 electons.

 » Himachal gain 3 points, Hyd one as match ends in a draw
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Himachal Pradesh grabbed three points forcing a vital 22-run first innings lead as its four-day Ranji Trophy Super League A Group Cricket match against Hyderabad ended in a draw at Gymkhana Ground here today. Chasing 168 runs for an outright win after bowling Hyderabad out for 189 in their second innings, the visitors fell short of the target, managing 136 for 8 as the contest ended.

 » N D Tiwari condoles Joshi's death
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Governor Narayan Datt Tiwari today expressed deep grief at the demise of Mr Prabash Joshi, a renowned journalist.

 » Pranahita Nat. Project, Polavaram, cabinet clearance sought: CM
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Hours before his departure to New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today asked Union Water Resources Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal to include Dr B R Ambedkar Pranahita Chevalla Sujala Sravanti and Polavaram projects, as national projects for the development of drought prone and backward Telangana region in the state.

 » CM urges inclusion of "Pranahita Chevella" as National project
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Requesting the Union Ministry of Water Resources to expedite approval by the Union Cabinet for nclusion of Polavaram project in the list of national Projects, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today urged the Ministry to consider the inclusion of ''Dr B R Ambedkar Pranahit Chevella Sujala Sravanthi'' project also in the list. In a letter to Union Minister for Water Resources Pawan Kumar Bansal, a copy of which was released to the press here, he said the ''Pranahit Chevella Sujala Sravanthi'' project should also be declared a national project. This would immensely help the development of the drought-prone and backward Telangana region of the state, thereby contributing to improvement in the standard of living of the people, Reacting to the Union Minister's letter saying that only one in ftrastate project would be funded from a state in the national project list to ensure adequate flow of funds and that new intrastate projects would be taken up only after completion of an ongoing project, Mr Rosaiah said the then Minister of Water Resources Saifuddin Soz, in a letter to Major and Medium Irrigation Minister, on August 28, 2007, had said that all the major and medium irrigation projects included in the Prime Minister's package would be eligible for AIBP support.

 » CM requests Union Minister for bypass on NH9
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today requested Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Kamal Nath to build a bypass at Nidumolu Village,at a section of NH-9 in Krishna District in the state, for the 4/6-laning of Vijayawada-Machilipatnam road as it would mitigate the social outcry of the poor and assuage their religious feelings.

 » MANUU to conduct refresher courses
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
The UGC Academic Staff College, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, will conduct refresher courses in Commerce and Management from December 1 to 21, 2009 and Comparative Literature from January 5 to 25, 2010. According to UGC Academic Staff College Director P F Rahman, Assistant Professors (Lecturers/ Sr. Lecturers) in Commerce and Management and Literature (inter-disciplinary) can attend the 20-day courses to enhance their skills. Interested applicants can download the application from University Website www.manuu.ac.in, a press release here today said.

 » NE monsoon vigorous over south coastal AP
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Northeast monsoon has been vigorous over south coastal Andhra Pradesh while rain occurred at a few places over Rayalaseema. Weather, however, mainly remained dry over Telangana, Met department said today.

 » IPLI,IIRM announces 2nd batch of EPIRM
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPLI), in partnership with the Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM), announced the graduation of its second batch for the full time Executive Programme in Insurance and Risk Management (EPIRM) today.

 » TDP appeals for generous drought relief funds from Centre
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
The opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) today requested the Central team, assessing the damage caused by the drought in 981 mandals of 22 districts in Andhra Pradesh, to be generous in recommending a fat financial package to the state. In a memorandum to the team, it also urged the Centre to take short and long-term measures to tackle recurring drought conditions.

 » SPG should be sensitive while imposing restriction: HM
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said the Special Protection Group (SPG), providing security to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, should be sensitive to the problems of the common man while imposing restrictions. One Sumit Verma (32) had died at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) on Tuesday due to delay in reaching (PGIMS) for treatment because of security restrictions for Dr Singh's visit.

 » Bardhan for probe into assets of CMs, Ministers
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary A B Bardhan today demanded that the Union Government order probe into the assets, including hidden ones of Chief Ministers and ministers in the wake of money laundering case against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda.

 » More professionals opt for IPS
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
More professionals prefer a career in the premier Indian Police Service (IPS), if one went by the academic qualifications of the 61st batch of 91 IPS probationers, including 23 women.

 » SPG should address Chandigarh issue: PC
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said the Special Protection Group(SPG), providing security to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, should be sensitive to the problems of the common man while imposing restrictions. It may be recalled, one Sumit Verma(32) had died at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences(PGIMS) on Tuesday last due to delay in reaching (PGIMS) for treatment because of security restrictions for Dr Singh's visit.

 » Headley plot: Chidambaram confirms Pakistan link
Hyderabad Nov 6 | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Asserting that security forces were fully prepared to thwart any terrorist attack on vital installations in the country, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today emphatically said there was a definite Pakistani link to the plot, unearthed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US.

 » DQE, Metropolis Television Inc sign pact
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
DQE, a animation, gaming and entertainment production and distribution group, today announced the signing of a Free Television Distribution License Agreement with Metropolis Television INC for the 26x 26' animated television series "Iron Man." The agreement has been signed for a period of three years, starting from August 2010 with the right to broadcast in ASEAN countries.

 » Hyderabad, Mumbai cricket fans hail Tendulkar's 17K run ODI feat
Hyderabad | November 06, 2009 2:47:55 PM IST
Cricket fans here and in Mumbai have hailed batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's landmark feat of 17,000 one-day international runs.

 » Ponting, Taylor pitch for Hughes inclusion in series against Windies
Hyderabad | November 06, 2009 2:41:50 PM IST
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting and former captain Mark Taylor have said that New South opener Phillip Hughes could re-ignite his Test career during the series against West Indies.

 » Pakistan has links to LeT terror plots in India, says Chidambaram
Hyderabad | November 06, 2009 2:39:24 PM IST
Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram today disclosed that the United States security agencies have informed India that Pakistan has links with the terror plot of the Lashkar -e- Tayebba busted recently in the US.

 » India better prepared to face any challenge, says Chidambaram
Hyderabad |Friday, 2009 3:35:07 PM IST
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Friday asserted that India was better prepared to face any challenge to its security, sovereignty and integrity but said there was much work to be done.

 » Nation better prepared to meet security challenges: Chidambaram
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said that being a ''growing economic power'', India was better prepared to meet any challenge to its security, sovereignty and integrity.

 » VIP security must be more sensitive, says Chidambaram
Hyderabad |Friday, 2009 3:05:06 PM IST
VIP security must be sensitive to the "emergency needs" of the people, union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Friday while describing as unfortunate the death of a patient outside a Chandigarh hospital when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was visiting.

 » Pakistani link to US terror plot, says Chidambaram
Hyderabad |Friday, 2009 2:35:12 PM IST
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Friday confirmed there was a definite Pakistani link to the terror plot uncovered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US but said Indian security forces were capable of thwarting any attack.

 » Centre's role in assisting states limited: PC on insurgency
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Describing as ''media invention'' the ''Green Hunt''operation in Naxal infested states, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today maintained that the ''Centre's role was limited in providing logistic support.

 » Civic polls: Nagender resigns as GH Congress chief
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Danam Nagender today resigned as Greater Hyderabad Congress President, following dissatisfaction within the ruling Congress over selection of candidates for the November 23 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Elections. Mr Nagender submitted his resignation letter to Pradesh Congress Chief D Srinivas after supporters of unsuccessful aspirants for the party tickets, staged a dharna in front of his residence, party sources said.

 » Insurgency:Centre's role on assisting states limited: Chidambaram
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Describing as ''media invention'' the anti-naxalite operation " Green Hunt" in the states infested by extremism, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today maintained that the ''Centre's role was limited in providing logistic support.

 » Parampara 2009 begins in city from Nov 13
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
'Natya Tarangini' Raja Radha Reddy Institute of Kuchipudi Dance would organise the three-day Parampara 2009 'Andhri' - National Festival of Music and Dance from November 13 at Ravindra Bharathi Auditorium in the city. This year the festival is dedicated to former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, whose sudden demise has left the state deeply saddened. The Chief Minister K Rosaiah is expected to inaugurate the festival. The festival, which was started as a movement to preserve and enrich the cultural mosaic in 1976, will open with Kuchipudi dance by the world renowned Gurus Padma Bhushans Raja and Radha Reddy along with daughters Yamini and Bhavana and disciples on November 13.

 » Passion to play for India is what keeps me going: Sachin
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 17,000 runs in ODIs with a breathtaking 175 against Australia here and he claims it is the passion of playing for the country that motivates him to still go strong even after his 20-year long international career.

 » Headley plot: Pakistani link obvious: Chidambaram
Hyderabad Nov 6 | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Pakistani link to David Coleman Headley, who was nabbed by the US investigation agency for plotting terror strikes in India at the behest of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), is ''obvious'', Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said today. Talking to newspersons here, Mr Chidambaram said ''Two or more persons have been arrested in Pakistan on the advice of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Headley has visited Pakistan a number of times in the past.'' Asked whether there were any inputs on Pakistani link to the diabolic plot to attack the prestigious National Defence College in New Delhi, for which, Headley and Pakistan-born Canada citizen Tahawwur Hussain Rana were arrested, Mr Chidambaram said, ''I was informed by the FBI on this.'' Describing Indian Mujahideen, a frontal organisation of the LeT in the country, as a ''virtual organisation'', the minister said a lot of people claimed to be members of IM. ''A lot of them have been arrested. We will continue to arrest a lot more,'' he added.

 » Ponting praises depleted Oz, says win a 'good sign'
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting lavished praise on his injury-ravaged team for the way they held their nerves to pull off a three-run win against India in the fifth one-dayer here.

 » It was a mental battle that we lost: Dhoni
Hyderabad | Friday, Nov 6 2009 IST
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rued that India failed to overcome the mental challenge which cost them the fifth One-dayer against Australia here.

 » Australia clinch a thriller: Sachin's ton goes in vain
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Sachin Tendulkar's magnificent 175 runs went in vain as Australia edged out India by 3 runs in the fifth one-dayer to take a 3-2 lead in the seven-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here today. Chasing a mammoth 351 runs, India fell at the last hurdle and bowled out for 347 in 49.4 overs, despite a mesmerising knock from man-of-the-match Tendulkar that included 19 boundaries and 4 sixes.

 » Congress to contest all 150 seats in GHMC
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Congress comittee (APCC) tonight released the list of all 150 candidates to contest the forthcoming elections to the Greater Hyderabd Municipal Corporation(GHMC) slated later this month.

 » CMRF for flood relief crosses Rs 165 cr: CM
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today announced contributions to Chief Ministers Relief Fund (CMRF) for the flood victims had crossed Rs 165 crore.

 » Marsh hits maiden ODI century as Australia pile up 350/4
Hyderabad |Thursday, 2009 9:05:07 PM IST
Shaun Marsh blasted his maiden ODI centuy while Shane Watson hit a cracking 93 as Australia piled up 350 for four in 50 overs against India in the fifth One-day international at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at the Uppal here Thursday.

 » Marshs ton propels Aussies to 350
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Riding on a brilliant maiden hundred by Shaun Marsh and swashbuckling innings from Shane Watson and Cameron White, Australia amassed a massive 350 for the loss of four wickets against India in the fifth match of the seven-match series being played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday.

 » Marsh's ton propels Aussies to 350
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Riding on a brilliant maiden hundred by Shaun Marsh and half-centuries from Shane Watson and Cameron White, Australia amassed a massive 350 for four wickets against India in the fifth ODI at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium here today.

 » Financiers held
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
The sleuths of Commissioners Task Force, Central Zone Team, today apprehended a person from Mumbai along with his associate here for collecting over Rs 90 lakh from gullible people promising to arrange mortgage loans. Police said on a tip of, the duo, 46-year-old Rajesh Vyas of Mumbai and his local associate Srinivas Krishna(44), a former bank employee, were arrested.

 » Ambika soni to kick of International Children's Film fest
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Union Information Minister Ambika Soni will kick off the 16th International Children's Film Festival at Prasad's IMAX here on November 14, which will screen 70 films from across the world besides 25 documentaries on children's issues.

 » JP asks Naidu to apologize for false propaganda
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Lok Satta Party President Jayaprakash Narayan today demanded that TDP President and Leader of the Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu must apologise in public for the false and malicious propaganda he had unleashed against the Lok Satta Party''.

 » Rain occurs in Rayalaseema, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Rain occurred at a few places over Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh while isolated rain occurred over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. However, weather mainly remained dry over Telangana, Met department said here today.

 » Parliament to mull over shareholders deciding executive pay
Hyderabad |Thursday, 2009 6:35:06 PM IST
Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday said a proposal to allow shareholders decide the salaries of company executives was before parliament.

 » CM to go to Delhi tomorrow to seek Central Assistance
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah will leave for New Delhi tomorrow to seek further Central Assistance for drought and flood relief. This would be a follow-up on the memorandum submitted to the Centre on the Central assistance required for drought and flood relief, an official press release here said. The Chief Minister is also likely to call on UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other Central ministers about the drought and flood relief operations. and the need for further Central assistance. The Central team to assess the damage wraught by the floods,has already toured the affected areas in the state, while the Central team was now touring the areas.

 » FAME to conduct NSUI organisational polls in AP
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Dissolving all National Students Union of India bodies at the state, district and block levels in Andhra Pradesh, NSUI national President Hibi Eden today announced that the Foundation for Advanced Management of Elections (FAME) will conduct its organisational elections in the state. ''Our experiment with the involvement of outside agency in supervising internal elections in NSUI was a success in Uttarakhand and Punjab. Now we are extending it to other parts of the country,'' he told a press conference along with FAME general Secretary K J Rao, a former secretary of the Election Commission. All India Congress Committee General Secretary Rahul Gandhi had roped in FAME to strengthen NSUI, he said.

 » New game show 'Deal or No Deal' from Nov 7
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
'Deal or No Deal, the biggest game show in South Indian Television history and one of the most successful shows ever on television globally, will have its premier on Gemini TV on November 7.

 » Special fraud probe team looking at Satyam case: Khurshid
Hyderabad |Thursday, 2009 5:35:06 PM IST
Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday denied that the government has asked the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to stop probing the Rs.78,000-crore Satyam accounting scam.

 » Aussies win toss, makes 3 changes, India two in Vth ODI
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the crucial Vth ODI against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal this afternoon.

 » UK Group to fund biomedical research in India
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
The Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance, a joint initiative of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and the Wellcome Trust (UK) - the largest charity in the UK funding innovative biomedical research internationally - is embarking on funding for the best researchers to build excellence, strength and breadth in biomedical research in India.

 » Why is 'Vande mataram' issue being reopened: Salman Khurshid
Hyderabad |Thursday, 2009 5:05:06 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Salman Khurshid Thursday criticised the endorsement of a fatwa against the singing of "Vande mataram" by Muslims, saying some people were trying to create problems by raising the issue again.

 » New Cos Bill next year: Salman
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
The much-touted Companies Bill, 2009, which was to empower the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) with more authority in the wake of the 'Satyam Scam', was not likely to be tabled in the Winter session of the Parliament, beginning November 19.

 » TRS to focus on Statehood, boycott civic polls
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Getting ready for a ''do-or-die battle'' over separate Telangana issue later this month, Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) President K Chandrasekar Rao today announced the party would not contest the November 23 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Elections.

 » CII AP to hold seminar on 'Housing for All'
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
CII's Andhra Pradesh Chapter, in association with Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) Hyderabad Chapter will organise a one-day seminar on 'Housing for All' at Hotel Taj Deccan on November seven.

 » Australia opt to bat against India
Hyderabad |Thursday, 2009 3:35:07 PM IST
Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and opted to bat against India in the fifth One-day international at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at the Uppal here Thursday.

 » College student commits suicide
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old girl student jumped to death from the third floor of her college, unable to bear alleged harassment by fellow students here today.

 » ASSOCHAM for continuance of fiscal stimulus
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
While pressing for continuance of fiscal stimulus package for one or two more years, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India(Assocham) President Swati Piramal today expressed concern over several provisions in the Direct Tax Code draft.

 » ASSOCHAM releases roadmap for double digit growth in AP
Hyderabad | Thursday, Nov 5 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh, a 'rising star', has all the potential to emerge as growth leader in the country if its strengths are properly channelled, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) National President Swati Piramal said today. Releasing a roadmap for achieving double digit growth in Andhra Pradesh at a press conference here, she suggested setting up of a nodal agency with powers to settle issues affecting investment projects as most of them remained in the announcement stage for a long time.

 » Oz cricket powerbrokers deny wanting fixtures against India reduced
Hyderabad | November 05, 2009 12:49:17 PM IST
Powerbrokers of Cricket Australia (CA) have denied wanting the volume of fixtures against India to be reduced, though they are intent on shaving matches off a cramped international schedule.

 » Ponting says he would see a series win as an amazing effort by the boys
Hyderabad | November 05, 2009 12:40:42 PM IST
Australian cricket skipper Ricky Ponting has said that if the current squad came away with a series win against India despite the string of injuries, it would simply be an "amazing effort" on the part of the boys.

 » Himachal 166/3 in reply to Hyderabad 328
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Riding on an unbroken 91-run partnership of skipper A Mannu (52 n.o.) and P Dogra (54 n.o.) Himachal Pradesh were 166 for 3 in reply to former National Champion Hyderabad's 328 in the first inning of the Ranji trophy super league group A Cricket match at Gymkhana Grouds at Secunderabad today.

 » Major political parties give final touches to candidates list
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
With only two days left for the closure of nominations for the civic polls in the state capital, the ruling Congress, main opposition Telugu Desam Party and other parties were deeply engrossed in finalising the party candidate lists.

 » Australia struggling to field eleven players at Hyderabad (Lead)
Hyderabad |Wednesday, 2009 9:05:06 PM IST
After being struck by more injuries, Australia were struggling to put up eleven fit players in the fifth One-Day International against India here Thursday.

 » Restrictions on ODI spectators
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Water bottles, food and ''anything which can used as missile will be barred from the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal where India takes on Australia in the crucial fifth cricket ODI match tomorrow.

 » Ready for any probe: Minister
Hyderabad Nov 4 | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Major Irrigation Minister P Lakshmaiah today asserted that he was ready to face any inquiry in connection with implementation of ''Jalayagnam''.

 » Sir Arthur Cotton's descendent to visit AP
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Mr Robert Charles Cotton, grandson of Sir Arthur Cotton who is remembered in Andhra Pradesh for the major irrigation projects constructed during the British Regime, will visit those sites from November 26 to December five. Accompanied by his wife, 84-year-old Robert Charles Cotton would arrive here from London as a State Guest, State Major Irrigation Minister P Lakshmaiah told reporters here. They would visit Iduplapaya to pay tributes to Former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy who initiated the ''Jalayagnam'' Programme drawing inspiration from Sir Arthur Cotton who constructed projects across the major rivers-- Godavari and Krishna, he said. The couple would visit major irrigation projects in the three regions of the State and the Cotton Museum in Rajahmundry before leaving for London on December five, he added.

 » Jalayagnam: Ready for any probe: Minister
Hyderabad Nov 4 | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Major Irrigation Minister P Lakshmaiah today asserted that he was ready to face any inquiry in connection with implementation of ''Jalayagnam''.

 » Approach voters with ward manifesto: JP
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayn today told his party's candidates for the Greater Hyderabad Muncipal Corporation elections that he would campaign only for those, who approached voters with a ward manifesto.

 » Now Henriques flies back home; McDonald and Cockley to join squad (Lead)
Hyderabad |Wednesday, 2009 7:35:06 PM IST
All-rounder Moises Henriques Wednesday joined the Australian cricket team's ever-growing list of the injured players and was ruled out of the ongoing one-day series against India with a hamstring injury.

 » Depleted Australia takes on India
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
All eyes will be on Sachin Tendulkar as India take on a depleted Australia in the crucial fifth one-dayer of the seven-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here tomorrow.

 » Conference on Cochlear Implant from Nov 6
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
The three-day seventh annual conference of CIGICON 2009 (Cochlear Implant Group India Conference) will be held here from November 6.

 » K7 TotalSecurity Earns the ''Compatible with Windows 7'' Logo
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
K7 TotalSecurity, an integrated product featuring Antivirus, Firewall, Privacy and Anti-spam, developed by K7 Computing, has earned the ''Compatible with Windows 7'' logo from Microsoft Corp. The product offers enhanced performance in detection of threats and advanced features in protection against viruses.

 » Woman boxer found dead, Andhra government orders probe
Hyderabad |Wednesday, 2009 7:05:07 PM IST
An upcoming woman boxer, who had represented Andhra Pradesh in the national championships, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her hostel room at the Lal Bahadur Stadium here Wednesday.

 » Henriques joins Australia's growing injury list
Hyderabad |Wednesday, 2009 6:35:06 PM IST
All-rounder Moises Henriques Wednesday joined the Australian cricket team's ever-growing injury list and was ruled out of Thursday's One-day international against India with a hamstring injury.

 » Depleted Oz take on India, faced with injury woes again
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
A further depleted Australia will take on India in the fifth match of the seven match ODI series to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here tomorrow.

 » All help for World Newspaper Cong: CM
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today assured of all possible help to the organizers of the World Newspaper Congress, 2009, to be held from November 30 to December three at HICC here.

 » ICICI Bank suspends four employees in ATM theft
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
The ICICI Bank here today suspended four employees, who were allegedly involved in a theft of Rs 14 lakh from its ATM at Peddapuram town in East Godavari district.

 » Rain in Rayalaseema,Coastal AP
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Rain occurred at a few places over Rayalaseema while isolated rain occurred over Coastal Andhra Pradesh. However, weather remained dry over Telangana.

 » ICSI convention Nov 5
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India(ICSI) will hold its three-day 37th National Convention of Company Secretaries on the theme ''Lead Corporate India - Role of Company Secretary'' from tomorrow, when a web-based e-learning module for Executive Programme will be launched to expand its reach to remote areas in the country.

 » Dissident TDP leader calls on CM
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Suspended Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Kovvur MLA N Prasanna Kumar Reddy, who had raised the banner of revolt, dashing off open letters to party president N Chandrababu Naidu, today called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah.

 » Surekha apologises for quitting without consulting Jagan
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
Ms Konda Surekha, who resigned as Women Development and Child Welfare Minister to press the demand for making Congress MP from Kadapa Y S Jaganmohan Reddy as the Chief Minister, today apologised to late Chief Minister YSR's son for not consulting him before putting in her papers.

 » Pugilist dies under mysterious circumstances
Hyderabad | Wednesday, Nov 4 2009 IST
An upcoming woman boxer was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the Lal Bahadur Stadium here today.