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With bitterness on sugar over, govt calls oppn over breakfast

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, the leader of the Lok Sabha, has invited floor leaders for an informal interaction that is being seen as a 'let-us-come-closer' plan.

Dear PM, why is India so paranoid?

India needn't worry. Obama's Beijing visit has only created more tensions, say experts.

Bofors case: CBI refuses to reveal info on 'Q' under RTI

The disclosure 'would impede the process of apprehension and prosecution of accused,' the investigating agency said in reply to a plea under the RTI Act.

Accused in Soumya murder case seeks discharge

In an application, the accused, Baljeet Singh Malik said the investigators did not attribute any role to him in the chargesheet in the murder of Soumya Vishwanathan.

Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear facilities

The war games, due to last five days, are intended to help protect Iran's nuclear facilities, Iranian media reported, citing Brigadier General Ahmad Mighani.

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Last Update: 11:53 IST Top news Just in: Blasts in Assam's Nalbari district With bitterness on sugar over, govt calls oppn over breakfast Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, the leader of the Lok Sabha, has invited floor leaders for an informal interaction that is being seen as a 'let-us-come-closer' plan. Dear PM, why is India so paranoid? India needn't worry. Obama's Beijing visit has only created more tensions, say experts. Bofors case: CBI refuses to reveal info on 'Q' under RTI The disclosure 'would impede the process of apprehension and prosecution of accused,' the investigating agency said in reply to a plea under the RTI Act. Accused in Soumya murder case seeks discharge In an application, the accused, Baljeet Singh Malik said the investigators did not attribute any role to him in the chargesheet in the murder of Soumya Vishwanathan. Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear facilities The war games, due to last five days, are intended to help protect Iran's nuclear facilities, Iranian media reported, citing Brigadier General Ahmad Mighani.	DNA The week that was: Here are the top national and international stories of the past week, from Sunday the 15th of November to Saturday, the 21st of November \| Pics Other news Soon, 'green' tyres that boost mileage Singer Robbie Williams to court investors: Report History unfolds at Motera, the hotbed of records Twilight sequel sets new opening-day record New non-surgical skin-tightening procedure smoothes wrinkles Terror funds came from Italy 'India is misreading Sino-US ties' Slab from Kopri skywalk falls Indian Navy vessel on solo circumnavigation of world reaches New Zealand RIL moves towards a mega takeover	Columns » Arati R Jerath : Another intelligence failure? Mallika Sarabhai: The state of our women: What the future holds Venkatesan Vembu: Bend it like Obama Madhu Jain : Five-and-half yards of pure mischief Antara Dev Sen : The world outside the box R Jagannathan: Pink Panther strikes Complete Coverage Lata Mangeshkar at 80 Assembly Elections 2009 The swine flu pandemic Mumbai under attack Michael Jackson Speak Up » Is the Centre really living up to its ideology of putting the aam aadmi first? For the past year, food prices have gone up - potato prices have doubled and significant increases can be seen in vegetable (23%), sugar (45%) and wheat (13.22%) prices. Conversation Corner » One board is ideal, but may not be realistic Markets » Report: Sensex makes smart comeback to post 236 points gain Interview: 'Honeywell open to co-development with Hindustan Aeronautics'