Chidambaram expresses shock over naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

DANTEWADA – Expressing deep shock over the attack in which at least 70 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans have been reportedly killed, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said something went drastically wrong.

“They seem to have walked into a camp or trap set by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chidambaram expresses shock over naxal attack in Chhattisgarh.

Most parents’ child sexual abuse education efforts inadequate

WASHINGTON – According to a new study, parents are not doing enough to help their children recognize, avert and disclose sexual abuse.

Researchers led by Esther Deblinger, co-director of the CARES (Child Abuse Research Education and Services) Institute at the University of Medicine and … Read more : Most parents’ child sexual abuse education efforts inadequate.

Brit transsexual left “half man, half woman” after boob job refusal

LONDON – A Brit transsexual may go to the court after being denied a boob job.
Miranda Lee, from Southend, Essex, claims she has been left “half man, half woman”.

Her male genitalia has been removed and her voice altered, with funding from South East Essex Primary Care Trust.
However, the trust has … Read more »»».

Pak’s nuclear assets in safe custody: NCA

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s National Command Authority (NCA) has said that the country’s ’strategic’ assets are in safe hands.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani chaired the 17th meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) during which the policies and measures put in place for the safety and security …. Source  : Pak’s nuclear assets in safe custody: NCA.

Government official says Maoist rebels kill at least 40 paramilitary soldiers in eastern India

Maoist rebels kill 40 troops in eastern India

PATNA, India – A senior government official says Maoist rebels have killed at least 40 paramilitary soldiers in attacks in the eastern Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The assaults mark the most casualties against government troops since they launched an offensive against the rebels last year.
Raman Singh, the chief … Original article on : Government official says Maoist rebels kill at least 40 paramilitary soldiers in eastern India.

Britain now seen as a ’safe haven’ for war criminals

LONDON – Record numbers of alleged mass murderers and torturers have found safe haven in the UK, making this country one of the war criminal capitals of the world, The Independent has reported.

Among the war crimes …. Source article  : Britain now seen as a ’safe haven’ for war criminals.

Former boyfriend questioned over murder of Brit Muslim teen girl

LONDON – Detectives are questioning her ex-boyfriend of murdered Brit Muslim teenager Aliza Mirza, as also several members of his family. irza, an 18 year-old aspiring journalist, was stabbed in the neck and left to die in a pool of blood near her home …. Original article  : Former boyfriend questioned over murder of Brit Muslim teen girl.

Pope under fire for not acting against sexual abuse by Catholic priests

ROME – Pope Benedict XVI has come under fire for his handling of growing accusations of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests.

The latest concern dominating talk in the Vatican is that of an Indian priest in Minnesota who continues to work at a Catholic school in India, despite being charged in 2007 with sexually assaulting … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pope under fire for not acting against sexual abuse by Catholic priests.

Orissa peasants protest setting up of university on their lands

PURI – Around 3,000 people, comprising landowners and farmers, took out a rally on Monday to oppose the setting up of Vedanta University on their lands in Puri.

The farmers and the landowners from nearly 22 villages, who depend on their lands for their daily income fear that they might lose their land to the Vedanta … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Orissa peasants protest setting up of university on their lands.

Endangered Asiatic lions of Gujarat’s Sasan Gir relocated to another zoo

RAJKOT – The Asiatic lions of the Sasan Gir Lion Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Junagadh district have been relocated to a newly built sanctuary in Rajkot.

The newly built enclosure is called the Pradyuman Park Zoo.
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation is planning to further expand the zoo by getting exotic animals from different parts of the world. Eco-friendly …. Source article  : Endangered Asiatic lions of Gujarat’s Sasan Gir relocated to another zoo.

‘Indigenous’ drones operating in Sargodha: Pak Army

ISLAMABAD – Rejecting media reports regarding ‘foreign drones’ hovering over Sargodha, Punjab, the Pakistan Army has said the unmanned aircraft seen in the skies were developed indigenously.

Speaking during a press conference, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director Major General Athar Abbas said the drones seen in Sargodha were developed in Pakistan.
“There is no substance in such …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Stamp on passport of Kashmiri professor bodes well for India-China talks

NEW DELHI – Chinese consulate officials have reportedly stamped a visa on a passport, suggesting that talks between the foreign ministers of the world’s two most populous countries on the controversial “stapled visa issue,” could end up with more positively than expected.

In recent years, according to the Globe and Mail, China has refused to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stamp on passport of Kashmiri professor bodes well for India-China talks.

20-25 CRPF jawans killed in Naxal attack in Dantewada

DANTEWADA – At least 20-25 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans have reportedly been killed in an intense encounter between security forces and Naxals in the dense forests of Dantewada District on Tuesday.

The attack took place when a CRPF patrol party was returning from duty in the naxalite-infested Mukrana Forest in the district between …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 20-25 CRPF jawans killed in Naxal attack in Dantewada.

Hiren Mohini murder: Detective returns empty-handed

AUCKLAND – New Zealand Police have failed to nab Indian-origin origin cabbie Hiren Mohini’s murderer, after the detective heading the hunt for the suspected Asian man returned empty-handed from the country where the fugitive is hiding.

The name of the country cannot be identified for legal reasons, but a police source said that Investigation Head Detective …. Read the original article  : Hiren Mohini murder: Detective returns empty-handed.

J-K Government invokes ESMA against striking employees

JAMMU – The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday imposed the Essential Service Maintenance Act (ESMA) as government employees continued with their strike for the third consecutive day.

The employees have been on strike for the last three days to press their demand for the release of arrears prescribed by the Sixth Pay Commission Report … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : J-K Government invokes ESMA against striking employees.

Peshawar attack, a chilling reminder of militants striking ability: NYT

NEW YORK – Monday’s brutal and well coordinated assault on the US consulate in Peshawar, in which six Pakistanis were killed and 20 others wounded and the suicide attack targeting a political rally in Dir, in which over 40 people were killed, reminds that the Taliban is alive and kicking and can still strike at …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Peshawar attack, a chilling reminder of militants striking ability: NYT.

50,000 Pak troops in biggest war game focussing India

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army would be launching its biggest war exercise since 1989 with an aim to counter a ‘conventional’ war threat from India on Saturday, April 10.

The exercise codenamed Azm-e-Nau-3 (New Resolve) would involve nearly 50,000 troops besides the Air Force, and would continue till May 13.
Addressing a press conference here, the Pakistan …. Read the original article  : 50,000 Pak troops in biggest war game focussing India.

US condemns attack on Peshawar consulate, ANP rally

WASHINGTON – Condemning Monday’s brutal attack on its Peshawar based consulate and on a political rally organised by the Awami National Party (ANP), the United States has expressed concern over the Taliban’s increasing clout.

“We strongly condemn the violence,” said White House spokesman Robert Gibbs.
Over 50 people were killed and more than 100 injured in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US condemns attack on Peshawar consulate, ANP rally.

India cautions workers not to fall to unscrupulous agents in Malaysia

NEW DELHI – India has cautioned workers travelling to Malaysia not to fall into the trap of unscrupulous manpower agents on both sides.

The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs said a large number of workers, misguided by some unscrupulous Indian as well as Malaysian recruiting agents, were going to Malaysia without proper knowledge of their employers, …. Source article  : India cautions workers not to fall to unscrupulous agents in Malaysia.

Krishna urges China to help India in fight against terrorism

BEIJING – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today urged China to come forward to help India in combating terrorism

Addressing intellectuals here, Krishna said China should think seriously on the issue of terrorism, as this menace is not confined to any particular country or a region and can spread anytime or anywhere Krishna said he … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Krishna urges China to help India in fight against terrorism.