Breaking News – Newsletter for January 24, 2011

26th January Metro Services Disruption

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Owing to the Republic day dress rehearsals that took place on January 23rd 2011, the residents of Delhi had to put up with some disruptions in commuting. The two stations Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat were made unavailable for commute for the residents till 12.30 pm. These two metro stations …. Read the original article  : 26th January Metro Services Disruption.

Republic Day: North-East Under High Alert

GUWAHATI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- As the country gears up to celebrate the Republic Day on January 26, the north-eastern part of India is shrouded in veil of security in the wake of increasing threats from the separatists groups to boycott the day. Security has been beefed up in most of the states of the north-eastern …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Republic Day To Highlight Harmonious Gujarat

VADODARA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Gujarat will be taking full effort on this Republic Day, in order to campaign in favor of peace and well being in the state. After the vibrant Gujarat Summit, the state has been charged to project itself as the advocate of peace and unity.
To start with, the Gujarat Government tableau … Read more >>.

Alert sounded in Jammu and Kashmir

JAMMU – A red alert was sounded across Jammu and Kashmir Monday following reports of a major terrorist strike being planned in the run-up to the Republic Day Jan 26, said intelligence agencies sources here.

The state government and the union home ministry have started exchanging notes on security issues on an hourly-basis.
Terrorist outfit … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Alert sounded in Jammu and Kashmir.

‘Cranky and fickle’ Independent voters may be turning back to Obama

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats learned at least one big lesson in the November 2010 elections-What the independent voter gives, the independent voter can also take away.

Now, the same temperamental bloc that threw House Democrats out of power … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Cranky and fickle’ Independent voters may be turning back to Obama.

Krishna condoles demise of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna has deeply condoled the passing away of Bharat Ratna Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Krishna in his message said: “Not only India but the entire world has lost a shining light of music and a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Krishna condoles demise of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Married UK House of Lords leader’s affair with single mum exposed

LONDON – The leader of the House of Lords, Lord Strathclyde, who is married and has three children, has according to claims by a single mother been having an affair with her for almost eight years.

Lord Strathclyde, 50, a close confidant of David Cameron, is said to have pursued his … Read more >>.

US drone strikes kill 13 militants in North Waziristan

ISLAMABAD – At least 13 militants have reportedly been killed in a series of unmanned US drone strikes in Pakistan’s North Waziristan province.

According to the Daily Times, the first two attacks took place in Datta Khel, some 40 kilometres west of North … Original source on Gaea Times at : US drone strikes kill 13 militants in North Waziristan.

Dubai opens ‘world’s highest restaurant’

WASHINGTON – Dubai has set a new record by opening world’s highest restaurant.

A fine dining establishment called At.mosphere has opened on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, at a height of 1,350 feet, reports Fox News.

The eatery is just three feet lower …. Source  : Dubai opens ‘world’s highest restaurant’.

Powell still supports Obama, but uncertain about his choice in 2012 Presidential polls

WASHINGTON – Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said that he still supports US President Barack Obama, but is not certain about who to vote for in 2012.

Powell, a retired general and moderate Republican, shocked most Americans with his decision to endorse Democrat Obama, during the 2008 presidential …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bhimsen Joshi passes away, country mourns death of its ‘ratna’ (Second Lead)

PUNE – Indian singing legend Pandit Bhimsen Joshi died here Monday after nearly a month in hospital. As thousands queued up to pay their last respects to the 88-year-old music maestro, artists across the country described the loss as the sunset of Indian music.

Joshi, who was awarded the country’s highest civilian honour … Original article on : Bhimsen Joshi passes away, country mourns death of its ‘ratna’ (Second Lead).

Sri Lanka Navy denies shooting Indian fishermen

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka Monday strongly rejected allegations that its navy had killed an Indian fisherman and warned of “elements” trying to tarnish relations between the neighbouring countries.

Navy spokesman Captain Athula Senarath said its personnel had no involvement in Saturday’s reported shooting off the Kodikarai coast in Nagapattinam district, where one fisherman was killed … Original article on : Sri Lanka Navy denies shooting Indian fishermen.

Gunman injures four in Detroit police precinct

DETROIT – A gunman walked into a police precinct in Detroit Sunday evening and shot four persons before being gunned down.

WXYZ-TV in Detroit said four people – one a commander and another a patrolman – were rushed to hospitals.

The Detroit News reported all four will live.

WXYZ-TV reported that the gunman walked into the 6th Precinct …. Read the original article  : Gunman injures four in Detroit police precinct.

Oxbridge students compete in depraved challenge to win free ???2K holiday

LONDON – Students from Oxford and Cambridge were seen competing in depraved challenges to win a free five-star holiday worth 2,000 pounds at a French ski resort.

Female students stripped down to their underwear in front of hundreds of onlookers, while both men and women simulated sex acts with each other.

In one game, losers were required … Read more >>.

Kiwi police confirm burnt body as being that of an Indian woman

AUCKLAND – South Auckland Police have identified the body of the woman who was burnt to death on a Waikato roadside as being an Indian. Her name, they said, was Ranjeeta Sharma.

An international search has been launched for her husband, who has reportedly fled the country with the couple’s four-year-old son.

The couple are both … Read more >>.

International crime groups spreading ‘trafficking of Chinese women’ abroad

BEIJING – A Chinese police officer has claimed there has been a rise in the number of women from his country being forced into prostitution abroad by international crime groups.

The China Daily quoted Chen Shiqu, Director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Office, which falls under the Ministry of Public Security, as saying that poor women … Original article on : International crime groups spreading ‘trafficking of Chinese women’ abroad.

US committed to help Pak promote tolerance, work against hardliners: Posner

LAHORE – United States Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, Michael H. Posner, has said that Pakistan is an ally of the Obama administration, and was committed to working against hardliners.

“The US is eager to assist Pakistan in promoting tolerance and respect for each other,” the Daily Times … Read more >>>.

Obama has “learned a lot” in two years of presidency: McCain

WASHINGTON – John McCain, the Republican Arizona Senator who was placed opposite Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential polls, has praised the latter as someone who has “learned a lot” in the first two years of his presidency, and improved his politics following last year’s mid-term polls.

CBS News quoted McCain, as saying that …. Read the original article  : here.

Security enhanced along Pakistan border ahead of Republic Day

BASPUR – Security forces have beefed up security in Jammu and Kashmir along Pakistan border ahead of the Republic Day.

Border Security Force (BSF), police personnel and Village Defence Committee (VDC) members in adequate strength have been deployed all along 202-kilometer-long border from Samba to Akhnoor sector in Jammu region.

In Baspur village, which lies along the …. Read the original article  : Security enhanced along Pakistan border ahead of Republic Day.

WWI soldiers’ autograph book found in Cambridgeshire

LONDON – A book containing inscriptions written by World War I soldiers has been discovered in Cambridgeshire.

The autograph book, which was written at a military hospital more than 90 years ago, was found among old photographs at Roy Chamberlain’s home in Foxton.

Chamberlain, 90, believes his mother, Mary, visited soldiers being treated at Shepreth village hall, …. Original source  : WWI soldiers’ autograph book found in Cambridgeshire.