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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dnas-marathon-effort-curb-cervical-cancer_1648124 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dnas-marathon-effort-curb-cervical-cancer_1648124 Every year 1,34,000 new cases of cervical cancer are added to an already heavy list of cases. The mortality rate for cervical cancer is also quite high. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-throws-open-its-data-to-public_1648079 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-throws-open-its-data-to-public_1648079 Political observers in Kolkata feel the Congress, which thinks its electoral fate may change for good with Mulayam Singh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh, would now keep the pressure on its rebel ally Trinamool. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:36:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_examgate-omar-abdullah-may-sack-minister_1648081 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_examgate-omar-abdullah-may-sack-minister_1648081 Breaking his silence over the examgate, the J&K chief minister on Thursday promised action against the school education minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed by Friday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pm-hasn-t-set-timeframe-to-resolve-mullaperiyar-issue-oomen-chandy_1648140 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pm-hasn-t-set-timeframe-to-resolve-mullaperiyar-issue-oomen-chandy_1648140 Chandy also said that in a federal structure the Centre has limitations in getting into a dispute involving two states. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:28:06 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pressure-mounting-on-peerzada-to-quit-some-action-tomorrow-omar_1648098 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pressure-mounting-on-peerzada-to-quit-some-action-tomorrow-omar_1648098 Pressure was mounting on Education Minister Peerzada Mohammed Sayeed to resign in the wake of the exam scandal involving his foster son. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unrest-in-maldives-can-help-islamic-radicals-feels-india_1648088 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unrest-in-maldives-can-help-islamic-radicals-feels-india_1648088 India feels the political parties of the country needed to sort out their issues through discussions rather than agitations. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_fate-of-education-minister-to-be-decided-in-24-hours-omar-abdullah_1648083 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_fate-of-education-minister-to-be-decided-in-24-hours-omar-abdullah_1648083 The Crime Branch said there were some irregularities in the anwser sheets of Peerzada Mohammed Sayeed's foster son's Class 10 exam, which he passed, after it found two hand writings on them. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:43:57 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_police-probe-one-side-peerzada-mohd-sayeed-s-foster-son_1648078 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_police-probe-one-side-peerzada-mohd-sayeed-s-foster-son_1648078 Imam Sauban, whose passing of class X exam ran into a controversy over allegations of answer sheet tampering, rejected the police probe report. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:39:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_modi-has-potential-to-be-pm-among-bjp-contenders-nitin-gadkari_1648056 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_modi-has-potential-to-be-pm-among-bjp-contenders-nitin-gadkari_1648056 Gadkari said he has already made it clear that the BJP has got a lot of potential leadership who is capable of becoming the Prime Minister. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:36:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_no-party-has-maligned-politics-as-much-as-bjp-sharad-pawar_1648052 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_no-party-has-maligned-politics-as-much-as-bjp-sharad-pawar_1648052 'One goes and sits in the Vidhan Sabha to put forth and help resolve public issues. But they watch photos of naked women in Vidhan Sabha', he said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:51:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-s-support-for-terror-in-india-could-lead-to-n-exchange-us_1648050 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-s-support-for-terror-in-india-could-lead-to-n-exchange-us_1648050 Admiral Samuel Locklear told a Senate Committee that little progress has been made with regard to recent confidence building measures between the neighbours Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:48:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-congress-minister-kin-in-list-of-3-nominees-of-ncp-in-goa_1648041 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-congress-minister-kin-in-list-of-3-nominees-of-ncp-in-goa_1648041 NCP. which is contesting from seven Assembly seats in Goa, on Thursday announced a list of three candidates. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:38:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_two-policemen-killed-in-landmine-blast-in-chhattisgarh_1648028 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_two-policemen-killed-in-landmine-blast-in-chhattisgarh_1648028 The policemen were travelling in a Sumo which became the target of the blast. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_congress-downplays-ec-censure-of-salman-khurshid_1648027 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_congress-downplays-ec-censure-of-salman-khurshid_1648027 Salman Khurshid has said something. Election Commission has commented on it. The matter is closed, Janardan Dwivedi said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ec-censured-salman-khurshid-should-resign-bjp_1648025 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ec-censured-salman-khurshid-should-resign-bjp_1648025 BJP also asked the Prime Minister to clarify his stand on the issue of sub-quota for minorities. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:14:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_magisterial-inquiry-ordered-into-onida-factory-fire_1648024 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_magisterial-inquiry-ordered-into-onida-factory-fire_1648024 The Uttarakhand government tonight ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Ondia factory fire which left nine employees, including a senior official, dead. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:12:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_registration-of-marriages-to-become-simpler-in-delhi_1648023 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_registration-of-marriages-to-become-simpler-in-delhi_1648023 In special circumstances, the couple may authorise their parents for registration of their marriages, provided documentation of the paper work is in order. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:10:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_j-and-k-govt-to-introduce-emergency-ambulance-service-omar-abdullah_1648021 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_j-and-k-govt-to-introduce-emergency-ambulance-service-omar-abdullah_1648021 The J&K chief minister stressed the need for public-private partnership in health care sector and a change in the mindset of people for better delivery of medicare services. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:08:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_campaign-for-2nd-phase-of-up-assembly-polls-ends_1648018 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_campaign-for-2nd-phase-of-up-assembly-polls-ends_1648018 'More than 1.92 crore voters, including 1.07 crore men and 87.38 lakh women are expected to cast their votes', joint chief electoral officer said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:57:43 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_reports-about-sit-clean-chit-to-modi-only-one-input-congress_1648015 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_reports-about-sit-clean-chit-to-modi-only-one-input-congress_1648015 Congress downplayed media reports about SIT giving a clean chit to Narendra Modi in post-Godhra riots. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:44:42 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-did-not-pressurise-bv-acharya-to-quit-spp-post-says-cm_1647995 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-did-not-pressurise-bv-acharya-to-quit-spp-post-says-cm_1647995 Sadananda Gowda said the government had only asked Acharya to quit either as AG or as SPP. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:18:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_political-manoeuvring-behind-govt-pressure-on-bv-acharya_1647993 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_political-manoeuvring-behind-govt-pressure-on-bv-acharya_1647993 Justice N Santosh Hegde said the Government should now come forward and give the reason for exerting pressure on Acharya to quit. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:14:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_policeman-identified-in-jarawa-video-suspended_1647994 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_policeman-identified-in-jarawa-video-suspended_1647994 The policeman identified as PC Claton was sitting on the road while Jarawa women were made to dance on the road for an unknown videographer. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:10:06 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_2g-witness-recoiling-from-statement-to-save-r-adag-officials-cbi_1647992 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_2g-witness-recoiling-from-statement-to-save-r-adag-officials-cbi_1647992 Nilesh Doshi, a chartered accountant, was accused by CBI of making a "false statement" as a witness in the court to save the company's top executives. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:07:51 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-pressure-on-bv-acharya-to-resign-nitin-gadkari_1647991 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-pressure-on-bv-acharya-to-resign-nitin-gadkari_1647991 BV Acharya, the Special Public Prosecutor in the disproportionate assets case against Jayalalitha had forwarded his resignation letter to DV Sadananda Gowda. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:04:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_case-against-modi-in-2002-riots-should-be-closed-arun-jaitely_1647988 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_case-against-modi-in-2002-riots-should-be-closed-arun-jaitely_1647988 Jaitley said if the final report of the SIT probing the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat gave a clean chit to Modi, the case should be closed. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:56:44 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-questions-timing-of-submission-of-sit-report-on-gujarat-riots_1647986 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-questions-timing-of-submission-of-sit-report-on-gujarat-riots_1647986 BJP also questioned how Congress leaders could comment on a report which lay sealed in the court. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:48:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_9-charred-to-death-in-onida-factory-fire-in-haridwar_1647985 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_9-charred-to-death-in-onida-factory-fire-in-haridwar_1647985 A search and rescue operation is being conducted and nine bodies have been recovered from the factory, which is almost gutted, DSP, Manglaur, said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:44:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_khurshid-violated-model-code-by-minorities-sub-quota-remarks-ec_1647984 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_khurshid-violated-model-code-by-minorities-sub-quota-remarks-ec_1647984 The EC order came on BJP's complaint about Khurshid's remarks, asking the Commission to take action against him. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:43:05 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_porn-row-deve-gowda-demands-ministers-removal-from-assembly_1647973 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_porn-row-deve-gowda-demands-ministers-removal-from-assembly_1647973 Gowda said in his 60 years of political career, such an 'indecent incident' did not happen either in the state Assembly or in Parliament. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:36:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_desmond-tutu-praises-nitish-kumar-for-pro-girl-child-measures_1647970 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_desmond-tutu-praises-nitish-kumar-for-pro-girl-child-measures_1647970 The Nobel Peace laureate archbishop's comments came after a visit to Bihar to promote equality for girls and women. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:29:05 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-single-window-supermarket-of-corruption-pornography-congress_1647969 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-single-window-supermarket-of-corruption-pornography-congress_1647969 The entire spectrum of immorality and corruption can be found under one roof of BJP's Super Market, Abhishek Singhvi said, Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:29:05 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 Islamabad has informed India that the 26/11 commission would like to visit anytime after February 13. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:14:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_chennai-school-murder-only-a-prelude-say-psychiatrists_1647959 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_chennai-school-murder-only-a-prelude-say-psychiatrists_1647959 Psychiatrists and psychologists say the load of academics, violent video games and violent movies have together made students impulsive. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:04:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cwg-case-court-irked-by-defence-counsel-s-false-aspersions_1647957 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cwg-case-court-irked-by-defence-counsel-s-false-aspersions_1647957 Ramesh Gupta said prosecutor and 'naib' court visits the judge's chamber which gave an impression that a fair trial was not being conducted. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_karunanidhi-hits-out-at-bjp-on-bv-acharya-issue_1647955 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_karunanidhi-hits-out-at-bjp-on-bv-acharya-issue_1647955 Karunanidhi said the former had made it clear that he resigned as AG after the government pressured him to quit. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:43:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_we-have-fielded-only-those-with-clean-image-this-time-mayawati_1647954 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_we-have-fielded-only-those-with-clean-image-this-time-mayawati_1647954 Mayawati accused the UPA government at the Centre of discriminating against UP in release of funds for welfare schemes. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:40:43 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_money-laundering-case-charges-not-framed-against-madhu-koda_1647953 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_money-laundering-case-charges-not-framed-against-madhu-koda_1647953 A special court trying the former Jharkhand chief minister in the money laundering case could not frame charges against him on Thursday due to the absence of one of his alleged aides. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_crucial-hearing-on-gen-vk-singh-s-age-row-on-friday-in-sc_1647952 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_crucial-hearing-on-gen-vk-singh-s-age-row-on-friday-in-sc_1647952 The Centre will spell out its stand whether it was withdrawing or not its order rejecting his statutory complaint. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:31:48 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_karnataka-ministers-were-only-watching-porn-and-not-doing-it_1647951 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_karnataka-ministers-were-only-watching-porn-and-not-doing-it_1647951 Manohar Parrikar also said that the action of the Karnataka state BJP to immediately sack the three ministers was laudatory. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:54 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_heavy-turnout-in-first-phase-shows-people-want-change-rahul-gandhi_1647949 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_heavy-turnout-in-first-phase-shows-people-want-change-rahul-gandhi_1647949 At a poll meeting in tribal-dominated Mirzapur, he said, the heavy turnout reflected the mood of the people who were clamouring for a change of guard. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:19:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_up-polls-priyanka-s-kids-remind-people-in-amethi-of-rajiv-gandhi-era_1647948 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_up-polls-priyanka-s-kids-remind-people-in-amethi-of-rajiv-gandhi-era_1647948 Senior citizen Baburam remembered Rajiv Gandhi in 1984-89 when the young Rahul and Priyanka often accompanied him. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:56:47 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_hope-trai-will-take-our-view-on-new-2g-auction-norms-uninor_1647944 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_hope-trai-will-take-our-view-on-new-2g-auction-norms-uninor_1647944 Unitech Wireless has requested TRAI that the auction should be limited to new comers instead of allowing existing players to participate. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:51:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_nine-govt-websites-defaced-nic_1647943 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_nine-govt-websites-defaced-nic_1647943 Nine official websites including that of the Power Ministry, Maharashtra, Kerala and Uttarakhand governments were defaced in the recent past, forcing the authorities to strengthen cyber security safeguards. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:43:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bjp-pursuing-arm-twisting-policy-to-cover-malpractices_1647942 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bjp-pursuing-arm-twisting-policy-to-cover-malpractices_1647942 The Congress said the ruling party in Karnataka did not allow state Attorney General BV Acharya to perform his duty there. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:42 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kerala-won-t-implement-decision-on-fdi-in-retail-oommen-chandy_1647936 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kerala-won-t-implement-decision-on-fdi-in-retail-oommen-chandy_1647936 Chandy said Kerala could not agree with the Centre's decision to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_after-telenor-etisalat-writes-off-820-mn-against-indian-operations_1647937 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_after-telenor-etisalat-writes-off-820-mn-against-indian-operations_1647937 Etisalat owns about 45 per cent stake in Etisalat DB, a joint venture between Indian player DB Realty and Etisalat of UAE. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_recording-of-sasikala-s-statement-adjourned-to-feb-18_1647935 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_recording-of-sasikala-s-statement-adjourned-to-feb-18_1647935 Judge BM Mallikarjunaiah adjourned to February 18, recording of her statement under Section 313 of CrPC, allowing a petition by her counsel C Manishankar under Sec 309 of the CrPC, seeking adjournment. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:38:29 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ap-liquor-syndicate-minister-continues-indirect-attack-on-kiran-reddy_1647931 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ap-liquor-syndicate-minister-continues-indirect-attack-on-kiran-reddy_1647931 DL Ravindra Reddy alleged that the State Excise Minister has been made a scapegoat over the liquor syndicate issue to protect someone else. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:59 GMT