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US recession has India Inc, economists worried

With recession now confirmed for the first time since 2001 in the US - India's largest market for goods and services - the industry and economists are worried alike, particularly over its impact on exports and stock markets.9:33 PM on December 02

Naqvi draws flak for remarks against women protesters

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi is drawing flak for his remarks that some women 'wearing lipstick and powder' were running down politicians in Mumbai, with a group holding protests outside the party headquarters here Tuesday.9:33 PM on December 02

Toonz, Marvel tie up for second part of X-Men series

Singapore-based animation major Toonz Entertainment Pte Ltd has tied up with Marvel Animation to produce the second part of the popular animated television series 'Wolverine and the X-Men', a top official said here Tuesday.9:33 PM on December 02

CPI-M should pack off Achuthanandan: Lalu Prasad

A livid Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Tuesday said Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan should be 'packed off' for his derogatory remarks at the family of commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed by terrorists in Mumbai.9:32 PM on December 02

Tata Steel net profit up 213 percent

Tata Steel Ltd, one of the leading steel makers in the world, Tuesday said its consolidated net profit rose 213 percent for the quarter ended September 2008, boosted by its Anglo-Dutch unit Corus.9:32 PM on December 02

Punjab Chief Minister opposes federal police agency

Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday opposed the move for a specialised federal police agency in the country and suggested that the central government instead should help in modernisation of state police forces.9:31 PM on December 02

Temperature dips below zero in Himachal district

Intense cold prevailed across the tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh, where minimum temperature of Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district plummeted to minus 3.7 degrees Celsius Tuesday, the meteorological office said.9:31 PM on December 02

Suniel Shetty surrenders in Chandigarh court, granted bail

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty surrendered before a court here Tuesday in a case relating to a dishonoured cheque and was immediately granted bail.9:30 PM on December 02

Pay-per-view service opens new revenue stream for film industry

The pay-per-view (PPV) services, offered by the direct to home (DTH) satellite TV service providers, will soon become another lucrative revenue stream for the Indian film sector, an industry lobby said Tuesday.9:30 PM on December 02

Andhra police deny any arrest for Mumbai attacks

Police in Andhra Pradesh Tuesday denied that a person was arrested on suspicion of links with terrorists involved in last week's attacks in Mumbai.9:30 PM on December 02

Left Front wins civic poll in Jhargram

West Bengal's ruling Left Front (LF) Tuesday comfortably retained the Jhargram municipality, as the polls for four civic bodies in the state saw the voters opting for the status quo, notwithstanding the tribal agitation in West Midnapore.9:30 PM on December 02

Special prayer in Punjab town against terrorism

A Hindu religious group Tuesday began special prayers involving 250 priests in this Punjab town to 'reduce the effects of terrorism and economic meltdown on India', an organiser said.9:03 PM on December 02

57 percent turnout in Delhi re-poll

Re-polling passed off peacefully Tuesday at nine polling stations in three assembly constituencies of Delhi.9:03 PM on December 02

Mumbai attacks won't affect investor confidence: US-India council

The Nov 26 terror attacks at India's commercial capital of Mumbai will not affect investor confidence in the country and the terrorists' aim to cripple India's economic rise will fail, the US-India Business Council said Tuesday.9:02 PM on December 02

China urges Sarkozy to cancel meeting with Dalai Lama

China Tuesday called on French President Nicolas Sarkozy to cancel his planned meeting with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.9:02 PM on December 02