PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. back issues from June 2009:
SAfrican insurance Co offers Zuma USD 1.2 mln to fight crime.
Jun 01, 2009 ... SAfrican insurance Co offers Zuma USD 1.2 mln to fight crime Johannesburg, May 31 (PTI) -- An insurance company of South Africa has offered President Jacob Zuma about USD 1.2 million to fight crime in the country with high tech facilities. "There should be a whole new ...
Jackman, Pattinson team up for new film.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Jackman, Pattinson team up for new film Los Angeles, June 1 (PTI) -- It will be a total delight for the ladies out there as Hollywood heartthrobs Hugh Jackman and Robert Pattinson are set to star in period drama "Unbound Captives." The movie, helmed by Madeleine Stowe is about a ...
Beyonce can't stop dancing on her tunes.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Beyonce can't stop dancing on her tunes London, June 1 (PTI) -- Pop star Beyonce is so obsessed with her new song the 'Single Ladies' that she can't stop dancing when the tune comes on the radio. The singer admits that she usually changes channels when one of her ...
Linkin Park set to do never-done-before for upcoming album.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Linkin Park set to do never-done-before for upcoming album London, June 1 (PTI) -- The rock band 'Linkin Park' is determined to make a record, which will surprise their fans with its "substantial music". The band insists that their album is going to be completely ...
Leona Lewis turned down White House invitation.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Leona Lewis turned down White House invitation London, June 1 (PTI) -- British singer Leona Lewis reportedly missed the chance to perform for US President Barack Obama because she was too busy completing her second album. The 'X-Factor' winner is currently spending ...
We actors are like prostitute: Megan Fox.
Jun 01, 2009 ... We actors are like prostitute: Megan Fox London, June 1 (PTI) -- Hollywood bombshell Megan Fox doesn't quite like the profession she is in as the star believes that the actors are like prostitutes who get paid for doing something unethical. "When you think about it, ...
Obama to send Holbrooke to Pakistan's refugee camps.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Obama to send Holbrooke to Pakistan's refugee camps Washington, Jun 1 (PTI) -- US President Barack Obama is sending a team of officials led by Richard Holbrooke, his special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, to visit refugee camps housing lakhs of people displaced as a result ...
'China assisting Pakistan's plutonium nuke programme'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 'China assisting Pakistan's plutonium nuke programme' Washington, Jun 1 (PTI) -- China is providing assistance to Pakistan in developing its plutonium-based nuclear weapons programme, a Congressional report has told US lawmakers. Besides the conventional ...
Rupee up 13 paise against USD in early trade.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Rupee up 13 paise against USD in early trade Mumbai, June 1 (PTI) -- The Indian rupee today gained 13 paise against the dollar in early trade, on the back of losses in the US unit against major currencies and hopes of an increased capital inflow by foreign funds as markets may ...
Pak launched nuke programme after 1971 defeat: Congress report.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Pak launched nuke programme after 1971 defeat: Congress report Lalit K Jha Washington, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Pakistan launched its nuclear weapons programme after its 1971 military defeat to India in order to "augment its inferior conventional forces," a Congressional ...
White to lead Australia A against Pakistan A.
Jun 01, 2009 ... White to lead Australia A against Pakistan A Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Victorian allrounder Cameron White will lead a 17-member Australian A side in the upcoming series against Pakistan A on their home soil starting later this month. Western Australia's Adam Voges ...
Fire at Kingfisher office in Mumbai airport.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fire at Kingfisher office in Mumbai airport Mumbai, Jun 1 (PTI) -- A fire broke out today at a Kingfisher airlines office at the domestic airport here. Fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the blaze, a Kingfisher spokesperson ...
Autralian police chief assures security to protesting Indians.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Autralian police chief assures security to protesting Indians Natasha Chaku Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Australia's police chief today assured stepped up security for Indian students outraged by a spate of racial attacks on them, even as he justified the use of force to ...
Taro acquisition may cost Sun Pharma Rs 1,000 crore.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Taro acquisition may cost Sun Pharma Rs 1,000 crore New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Indian drug firm Sun Pharma may have to shell out up to Rs 1,000 crore this fiscal for acquiring Israel-based Taro Pharmaceuticals. "If we are able to get all the shares of Taro ...
Now, email on the move!
Jun 01, 2009 ... Now, email on the move! New York, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Ever attempted to walk down the sidewalk while composing an email? Well, with a smartphone in your pocket, you can now email on the move. But even the best multitasker will find it tricky to keep an eye on the phone's ...
Satyam appoints Venki Prathivadi as Australia, NZ ops head.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Satyam appoints Venki Prathivadi as Australia, NZ ops head Mumbai, June 1 (PTI) -- Satyam Computer today said it has appointed Venki Prathivadi as the country manager for its Australia and New Zealand operations. Satyam has also appointed Vijay Prasad as principal ...
RBI-MONEY-MARKET-OPERATIONS.
Jun 01, 2009 ... RBI-MONEY-MARKET-OPERATIONS Mumbai, June 01 (PTI) -- Money market operations on May 29, 2009. (Amount in Rupees crore, Rate in per cent) Volume Weighted Range (One Leg)Avg.Rate -- A. Overnight segment: (I+II+III) 225.222.58 ...
Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Srinagar, June 1 (PTI) -- Life was crippled across Kashmir Valley today due to a strike called by separatists to protest against the death of two women under mysterious circumstances in Shopian, 52 kms from here. ...
Bhupathi-Knowles out of French Open doubles.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bhupathi-Knowles out of French Open doubles Paris, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles of Bahamas bowed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the mens doubles event at French Open here, losing in a tough three-setter against unseeded Jose Acasuso of Argentina and Fernando ...
Cheap HIV test developed, result in 30 mins!
Jun 01, 2009 ... Cheap HIV test developed, result in 30 mins! Washington, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Scientists have developed an HIV test which they claim works in just 30 minutes and can be performed anywhere in the world -- no laboratory required. An international team has developed the ...
Maruti sales up 15.75 pc in May.(Financial report)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Maruti sales up 15.75 pc in May New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd today reported a 15.75 per cent jump in the total sales in May at 79,872 units as against 69,001 units in the same month last year. In the domestic market, the sales grew by ...
Pakistan has developed second strike nuke capability.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Pakistan has developed second strike nuke capability Lalit K Jha Washington, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Pakistan, which has kept open the option of first use of atomic weapons against 'nuclear-armed aggressors', has also developed a second strike capability, a Congressional ...
Bharati Shipyard surges 10 pc on open-offer plans.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bharati Shipyard surges 10 pc on open-offer plans Mumbai, June 1 (PTI) -- Private sector shipping firm Bharati Shipyard today surged nearly 10 per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange after the company said it will make an open offer for an additional 20 per cent stake in Great ...
Hero Honda sales up 22.52 pc in May.(Financial report)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Hero Honda sales up 22.52 pc in May New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) -- The country's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero Honda Motors Ltd (HHML), today reported a 22.52 per cent jump in its total sales in May at 3,82,678 units, over 3,12,317 units in the same month last year. ...
Crude oil futures up 1.30 pc on firm global cues.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Crude oil futures up 1.30 pc on firm global cues New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Crude oil futures today rose 1.30 per cent in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as traders increased their positions, following strong global cues, on expectations of a pick- up in ...
(Rptng after rephrasing intro) Indian warship on goodwill visit to Israel Harinder Mishra Haifa, June 1 (PTI) -- India's front line warship INS Brahmaputra, armed with Israeli-made Barak missile system, has arrived on a four-day goodwill visit to this northern coastal city to re-affirm old ties with Israel.
Jun 01, 2009 ... WARSHIP (Rptng after rephrasing intro) Indian warship on goodwill visit to Israel Harinder Mishra Haifa, June 1 (PTI) -- India's front line warship INS Brahmaputra, armed with Israeli-made Barak missile system, has arrived on a four-day goodwill visit to this northern coastal ...
18 Indians detained for 'breaching peace' during rally in Aus.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 18 Indians detained for 'breaching peace' during rally in Aus Natasha Chaku Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- About 18 youths were detained for allegedly "breaching peace" during a rally by Indian students demanding justice for the victims of racial attacks in Australia. ...
Drink green tea 'to cut stroke risk'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Drink green tea 'to cut stroke risk' Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Want to stave off the risk of an ischemic stroke? Sip a cup of green tea, at least once a week, says a new study. Researchers at the Curtin University of Technology in Australia have found that long term ...
LAF AUCTION RESULTS -RBI.
Jun 01, 2009 ... LAF AUCTION RESULTS -RBI Mumbai, June 01 (PTI) -- Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)-Auction Results: The result of the RBI repo/reverse repo auctions held on June 01, 2009 are: Amount (face value in Rs crore) ITEM:- 1 day Reverse Repo Auction 1 day Repo Auction (Sale of ...
Govt taking steps to arrest exports decline, says Scindia.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Govt taking steps to arrest exports decline, says Scindia New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- The Government is taking steps to arrest the downslide in exports, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said today after taking charge. "Our target is to ...
Copper futures up on firm global cues.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Copper futures up on firm global cues New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Copper futures surged 1.40 per cent in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today largely due traders enlarging their positions driven by firming overseas markets, where the metal climbed to a six-week ...
Racial attacks in Australia "most disturbing": Aamir Khan.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Racial attacks in Australia "most disturbing": Aamir Khan New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- After Amitabh Bachchan, actor Aamir Khan too has condemned the racial attacks on Indian students in Australia terming them a "shame". "Most disturbing to hear about racist attacks on ...
Susan Boyle hospitalised after suffering exhaution.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Susan Boyle hospitalised after suffering exhaution London, June 1 (PTI) -- Susan Boyle, 'Britain's Got Talent' runner up, was admitted to a clinic here after suffering from exhaustion. Boyle, 48, had an "emotional breakdown" and was admitted to Priory clinic ...
Police set-up need to be overhauled to fight naxalism: Experts.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Police set-up need to be overhauled to fight naxalism: Experts Anurag Sharma New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) -- As naxalism continues to be the biggest threat to internal security, experts believe that the local police dealing with Maoists are ill-equipped and need proper ...
Buchanan denies helping England for upcoming Ashes.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Buchanan denies helping England for upcoming Ashes Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Former Australia coach John Buchanan has rubbished media reports that he is all set to help England in their bid to wrest next month's Ashes from Ricky Ponting's men. Reports in British media ...
Nickel futures up on short-covering, firm overseas cues.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Nickel futures up on short-covering, firm overseas cues New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Nickel futures inched up 0.76 per cent in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today largely in tandem with a firming trend in the global markets. At 1100 hrs on the MCX ...
Rudd says attacks deplorable, promises action.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Rudd says attacks deplorable, promises action Natasha Chaku Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today termed the spate of attacks on Indian students here as 'deplorable' and gave an assurance that his government was working to bring those ...
FIMMDA NSE-MIBID/MIBOR.
Jun 01, 2009 ... FIMMDA NSE-MIBID/MIBOR Mumbai, June 01 (PTI) -- The National Stock Exchange (NSE) overnight Mumbai Intra-Bank mibid rate (MIBID) and mumbai Inter-Bank ...
Cardamom surges 2.95 pc on short-covering, better spot demand.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Cardamom surges 2.95 pc on short-covering, better spot demand New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Cardamom futures rose 2.95 per cent in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today as traders enlarged their commitments, driven by a pick- up in demand in the physical markets. ...
TVS two-wheeler sales up five per cent in May.(Financial report)
Jun 01, 2009 ... TVS two-wheeler sales up five per cent in May New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Chennai-based TVS Motor Company today reported a 2.23 per cent fall in its motorcycle sales during May at 53,495 units compared with 54,717 units in the same month last year. Total two-wheeler ...
Another Indian assaulted: taxi driver comes under attack in Oz.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Another Indian assaulted: taxi driver comes under attack in Oz Natasha Chaku Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Adding to the growing list of violent attacks on Indians in Australia, a taxi driver from Hyderabad was reportedly bashed up by a drunken man here. The ...
FICA urges ICC to strike balance between commerce and cricket.
Jun 01, 2009 ... FICA urges ICC to strike balance between commerce and cricket Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Players may be forced to choose Twenty20 leagues over national duties if a healthy balance of optimising commercial revenues and cricketers' workload was not struck by the ICC, warns ...
Fire at Kingfisher airlines office at Mumbai airport.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fire at Kingfisher airlines office at Mumbai airport Mumbai, June 1 (PTI) -- A fire broke out today at a Kingfisher airlines office at the domestic airport here but the operations remained unaffected as the blaze was brought under control soon, officials said. "All ...
Offensive by Pak army and US drones have shaken Qaeda: report.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Offensive by Pak army and US drones have shaken Qaeda: report Washington, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Pakistan army offensive against terrorists in Swat and the series of US drone attacks have shaken the top Al Qaeda leadership, media report said, hinting that loses suffered by the Taliban ...
KOLKATA COMMODITIES OPENING.
Jun 01, 2009 ... KOLKATA COMMODITIES OPENING Kolkata, june 01 (PTI) -- bullion : silver rdy 23,300.00 per kg. --- seeds & oils : groundnutoil 1020.00 mustard oil (agmark) 6800.00 castor oil 5800.00 linseed oil 6000.00 til oil 6300.00 mahua oil 3300.00. --- coconut oil : ...
Wheat futures down on lack of demand.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Wheat futures down on lack of demand New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Wheat futures today fell 0.82 per cent in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) due to profit-taking by speculators amid a subdued trend in the spot markets. At 1115 hrs on the MCX platform, ...
Mentha futures up as demand picks up.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Mentha futures up as demand picks up New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Mentha oil futures extended gains in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today largely on the back of a pick-up in spot demand. At 1130 hrs on the MCX, mentha oil for the most-active ...
Lead rises 1 per cent on firm global cues, short-covering.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Lead rises 1 per cent on firm global cues, short-covering New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Tracking firm global cues, lead futures today traded 1.08 per cent higher in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). At 1135 hrs on the MCX platform, lead for the far-month ...
Lady luck seems to shine on Dhoni in England sun.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Lady luck seems to shine on Dhoni in England sun Ashish Shukla London, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Lady luck always has had an irresistible attraction for Mahendra Singh Dhoni but this time it has moved heaven and earth to favour the Indian captain. With London set to ...
Barley shows mixed trend in futures trade.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Barley shows mixed trend in futures trade New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Barley futures showed a mixed trend in early trade on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) today with alternate bouts of selling and buying. At 1120 hrs on the NCDEX, barley for ...
Rural electrification scheme to miss target.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Rural electrification scheme to miss target New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- The government's ambitious scheme RGGVY to electrify rural India will miss the target as fewer than 50 per cent of the selected 1.25 lakh villages have so far been electrified, according to official ...
Zinc futures extend gains on firm global trends.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Zinc futures extend gains on firm global trends New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Taking strong cues from the global markets, zinc futures today rose 1.22 per cent in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)as traders indulged in enlarging their positions. Sliding ...
Mustard futures ease marginally on rising inventories.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Mustard futures ease marginally on rising inventories New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Mustard seed futures went down moderately by 0.10 per cent in early trade on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) today as traders reduced their positions due to mounting stock in ...
Hyundai domestic passenger car sales down 4.11 pc in May.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Hyundai domestic passenger car sales down 4.11 pc in May New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- The country's second largest carmaker, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), today reported a 4.11 per cent fall in domestic passenger-car sales during May at 23,503 units, from 24,510 units in the ...
Guarseed futures ease on selling pressure.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Guarseed futures ease on selling pressure New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Guarseed futures fell marginally in early trade on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) today as traders indulged in reducing their positions, driven by weak overseas and spot market trend. ...
Indian injured in church blast in Nepal succumbs to injuries.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Indian injured in church blast in Nepal succumbs to injuries Kathmandu, Jun 1 (PTI) -- An Indian woman, who sustained serious injuries in a blast at the biggest church here last week, died while undergoing treatment at a local hospital. With the death of the 47 year ...
18 Indian protesters detained; taxi-driver fresh victim in Oz.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 18 Indian protesters detained; taxi-driver fresh victim in Oz Natasha Chaku Melbourne, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Australian police detained 18 Indian youths for "breaching peace" here as thousands of students held a massive peace rally against recent attacks on their community, ...
Parsvnath to invest Rs 700 cr in a housing project in Delhi.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Parsvnath to invest Rs 700 cr in a housing project in Delhi New Delhi, June 1 (PTI) -- Realty firm Parsvnath Developers will invest Rs 700 crore to develop a premium luxury housing project at Civil Lines in the national capital and expects a realisation of about Rs 1,300 crore ...
ICC will explore window for IPL: Lorgat.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ICC will explore window for IPL: Lorgat London, Jun 1 (PTI) -- Admitting that the lure of money alongwith a cramped international calender may push many players to give up their international career for Twenty20 Leagues, ICC has eventually agreed to "explore" a window for the ...
RBI Reference rate for US dollar and euro.
Jun 01, 2009 ... RBI Reference rate for US dollar and euro Mumbai, Jun 01 (PTI) -- The Reserve Bank of India today fixed the Reference rate for the US currency at Rs 46.99 per dollar and the single European unit at Rs 66.48 per euro from Rs 47.29 per dollar and Rs 66.18 per euro respectively on ...
Glenmark gets US regulatory nod for anti-hypertension tablets.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Glenmark gets US regulatory nod for anti-hypertension tablets Mumbai, June 1 (PTI) -- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals today said it has received the final approval from the US drug regulator for the marketing of its anti- hypertension tablets. Glenmark Generics, a subsidiary ...
Eminem storms out of MTV movie awards.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Eminem storms out of MTV movie awards Los Angeles, June 1 (PTI) -- Eminem who mocks almost every one from Sarah Palin to Amy Winehouse got a taste of his own medicine when comedian Sacha Baron Cohen literally landed on the rapper's face with his bare hind side at the MTV awards ....
Four killed, 13 injured in a bomb blast at bus stop.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Four killed, 13 injured in a bomb blast at bus stop Islamabad, June 1 (PTI) -- Four persons were killed and 13 others injured today when a bomb exploded at a crowded bus stand in Kohat town of Pakistan's troubled North West Frontier Province. The blast which took ...
Dal Lake may soon get a water sports academy.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dal Lake may soon get a water sports academy Srinagar, Jun 1 (PTI) -- To give water sports a boost in the Himalayan state, Jammu and Kashmir Police is planning to set up an academy in the famous Dal Lake in the city. "We are lucky enough that we are possessing rich ...
'Heathers' sequel in the pipeline, says Ryder.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 'Heathers' sequel in the pipeline, says Ryder London, June 1 (PTI) -- Winona Ryder has revealed that the 1988 cult film 'Heathers' is all set to have a sequel where the actress will reprise her famous role of Veronica Sawyer. Winona broke out the news in an interview ...