Four militants, three security personnel killed in J-K encounter

SRINAGAR – The encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district has come to an end and reports say that four militants and three security personnel have been killed in the exchange of fire.

There are also reports of security personnel being injured in the encounter that lasted … Read more : Four militants, three security personnel killed in J-K encounter.

Mohini’s murder prompts Kiwi Govt. to make security cameras compulsory in cabs

AUCKLAND – New Zealand Government has said that security cameras will become compulsory on taxis by the end of the year to curb serious assaults on drivers.

New Zealand Transport Minister Steven Joyce announced the decision after presenting his report …. Original source  : Mohini’s murder prompts Kiwi Govt. to make security cameras compulsory in cabs.

Polluted Ami River poses health hazards for Gorakhpur residents

GORAKHPUR – Residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district are suffering from severe health hazards due to the use of polluted water from the Ami River that flows through the area.

The industrial waste and chemicals flowing in the waters have not only destroyed the flora and fauna surrounding the river, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Polluted Ami River poses health hazards for Gorakhpur residents.

Three killed in Assam road mishap

GUWAHATI – At least three persons were killed and another one injured when a Tata Safari collided head on with a Truck at Lampara on National Highway 37 near Guwahati today.

According to sources, the Safari Car was coming from Guwahati while the Truck was coming from Bako.
The …. Original source  : Three killed in Assam road mishap.

V.K.Singh takes over as Indian Army chief

NEW DELHI – Lt Gen V.K. Singh Wednesday ceremonially took charge as the 26th chief of the 1.13 million-strong Indian Army after his predecessor Gen Deepak Kapoor retired.

Singh, 59, will hold the post for the next two years.
Singh, who was GOC-in-C of Eastern Command, has vast experience in counter-insurgency operations. …. Original source  : V.K.Singh takes over as Indian Army chief.

Russian investigators warn of further terrorist attacks

MOSCOW – Russian investigators have warned of further terrorist attacks in the country following Monday’s twin bombings on the Moscow metro, and said a squad of up to 25 trained suicide bombers is still at large.

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), … Read more : Russian investigators warn of further terrorist attacks.

Maoists kill Congress leader in Jharkhand

RANCHI – The Maoists shot dead Congress leader Gobardhan Mahali in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district to protest against Operation Green Hunt in the state.

Mahali, who was the Congress president of Dalbhumgarh block in East Singhbhum district was killed late on Tuesday night, said police sources.
“Around 25 rebels of … Read more >>>.

‘Horndog High’ teachers to be charged for alleged lesbian tryst in school

NEW YORK – Two Brooklyn romance language teachers, who were caught having a naked romp in an empty classroom, are set to be charged with professional misconduct.

French teacher Cindy Mauro, 34, and Spanish instructor Alini Brito, 30, were removed from James …. Source article  : ‘Horndog High’ teachers to be charged for alleged lesbian tryst in school.

Food Corporation of India at Jaipur has liquor stored

JAIPUR – Scores of cartons containing liquor bottles were found in the warehouses meant to store wheat of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) here on Tuesday.

A huge quantity of wheat kept in gunny bags actually meant for public distribution system has been rotting outside the …. Original source  : Food Corporation of India at Jaipur has liquor stored.

Hong Kong man shoves cucumber up his a** in suicide attempt!

MELBOURNE – A Hong Kong man tried committing suicide by pushing a cucumber from behind.
However, Chin Wei, was rushed to hospital after his daughter found him lying in a pool of blood.

Doctors removed the vegetable from his …. Original article  : Hong Kong man shoves cucumber up his a** in suicide attempt!.

Delhi Doctors to separate Siamese twins

NEW DELHI – Ace surgeons in cooperation with specialists from other branches of medicine in New Delhi are planning to operate conjoined twins Sita and Gita so that they can look forward to lead normal lives.

Dr. Sanjeev Bagai, a …. Source article  : Delhi Doctors to separate Siamese twins.

Chhattisgarh to host 37th National Games in 2013

NEW DELHI – Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi has said that Chhattisgarh will host the 37th National Games, scheduled for 2013.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh signed the host city contract with Kalmadi at a function here on Tuesday.
The state government also handed …. Source  : Chhattisgarh to host 37th National Games in 2013.

Top US military official: Kandahar operation is ‘cornerstone’ to reversing Taliban momentum

Mullen: Kandahar is key to curbing rise of Taliban

KABUL – The Pentagon’s top military officer says wresting control of the city of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan is a key to stopping the Taliban’s growing influence.
Kandahar remains the spiritual heartland of the insurgency and a stubborn holdout in NATO’s efforts to help boost the Afghan government’s … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Top US military official: Kandahar operation is ‘cornerstone’ to reversing Taliban momentum.

Pakistani troops says 6 soldiers, 25 militants killed in fighting in northwest

Taliban attack checkpoint, kill 6 Pakistani troops

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Pakistani troops repulsed a Taliban attack on a checkpoint close to the Afghan border Wednesday in fighting that killed six soldiers and 25 insurgents, the armed forces said.
Pakistan has carried out a series of operations in the border region over the last 18 months, but the …. Source  : Pakistani troops says 6 soldiers, 25 militants killed in fighting in northwest.

Brit MPs accused in expenses scandal to face Election Day in court

LONDON – Three British MPs accused in the expenses scandal look set to spend election day in court.

According to reports, a crucial three-day hearing to decide if the politicians can be put on trial has been fixed to last from May 4 to May 6 – the expected date …. Read the original article  : Brit MPs accused in expenses scandal to face Election Day in court.

Iran still working on building nuclear weapons, says CIA report

WASHINGTON – A new report by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has said that Iran is still working on building nuclear weapons despite technical setbacks and international resistance.

The CIA report is the latest official study …. Original article  : Iran still working on building nuclear weapons, says CIA report.

Burkha-clad Saudi housewife poised to win Middle East ‘Pop Idol’

LONDON – A burkha clad Saudi housewife has strong chances of winning reality show ‘Million’s Poet’, which is equivalent to ‘Pop Idol’in Middle East.

Hissa Hilal has impressed many with her radical poetries criticizing attitudes to women in her … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Burkha-clad Saudi housewife poised to win Middle East ‘Pop Idol’.

Fatima Bhutto charges ‘uncle’ Zardari, says my father’s killers leading nation

KARACHI – Former Pakistan President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s grand daughter, Fatima Bhutto, has charged ‘uncle’ President Asif Ali Zardari for orchestrating the murder of her father, Mir Murtaza Bhutto, saying the killers of her father are ‘ruling the country at present’.

Speaking during …. Source  : Fatima Bhutto charges ‘uncle’ Zardari, says my father’s killers leading nation.

UN commission probing Benazir’s assassination delays report on Zardari’s behest

ISLAMABAD – The United Nations (UN) has delayed publishing the report of its commission, which was set up to probe former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, on President Asif Ali Zardari’s request.

The report, which was …. Original article  : UN commission probing Benazir’s assassination delays report on Zardari’s behest.

No individual can decide on DMK’s leadership: Karunanidhi

CHENNAI – Reacting to elder son M K Azhagiri’s statement that he cannot accept anyone as the leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after his father, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Wednesday said that no individual can … Original article on : No individual can decide on DMK’s leadership: Karunanidhi.