http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:03:32 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:03:32 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_mild-intensity-quake-hits-assam-nagaland-border-region_1648596 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_mild-intensity-quake-hits-assam-nagaland-border-region_1648596 According to the Met department, the earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:11:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_37-convists-get-bail-in-fodder-scam-cases_1648595 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_37-convists-get-bail-in-fodder-scam-cases_1648595 The 37, who comprise former government officials and suppliers, were convicted by special courts in RC 35 and RC 62 cases of the fodder scam. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:03:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_civilian-killed-in-firing-by-security-forces-in-kashmir_1648594 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_civilian-killed-in-firing-by-security-forces-in-kashmir_1648594 A 22-year-old civilian was killed allegedly in firing by security forces in a remote village of Baramulla district in north Kashmir, leading to protests in the area. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:57:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_omar-abdullah-divests-j-and-k-education-minister-of-portfolio_1648593 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_omar-abdullah-divests-j-and-k-education-minister-of-portfolio_1648593 Peerzada Muhammad Sayeed had submitted his resignation to Sonia Gandhi after a probe found that his step-son had passed the matriculation examination in 2009 using unfair means. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:55:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-shame-3-girls-kidnapped-2-raped-1still-untraced_1648588 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-shame-3-girls-kidnapped-2-raped-1still-untraced_1648588 A 13-year-old student was kidnapped and raped, a teenaged girl was gangraped by two men in a car and another is yet to be traced after being forced into a car by two youths. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:09:13 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pipili-rape-case-aiims-report-of-victim-submitted-to-hc_1648530 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pipili-rape-case-aiims-report-of-victim-submitted-to-hc_1648530 The 19-year-old girl is in coma ever since she was allegedly raped and faced a murder bid on November 28, 2011. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_indian-lensman-finds-honourable-mention-in-world-press-photo_1648529 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_indian-lensman-finds-honourable-mention-in-world-press-photo_1648529 Salil Bera was the only photographer from India this year who was selected for the honourable mention in the event. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:27:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_anna-hazare-supporter-files-nomination-for-lakhimpur-seat_1648526 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_anna-hazare-supporter-files-nomination-for-lakhimpur-seat_1648526 Yogesh Kumar termed politics as a medium through which he would try to curb corruption. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:25:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kalyan-singh-accuses-main-up-poll-contestants-of-siphoning-funds_1648523 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kalyan-singh-accuses-main-up-poll-contestants-of-siphoning-funds_1648523 The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister accused Congress, SP, BJP and BSP of not doing any development work in the state. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:23:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sripakash-jaiswal-s-rahul-gandhi-remark-sparks-controversy_1648510 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sripakash-jaiswal-s-rahul-gandhi-remark-sparks-controversy_1648510 Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal's comment that Rahul Gandhi will remote control the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh kicked up a political controversy. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:08:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_congress-enacting-drama-on-batla-house-encounter-mayawati_1648509 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_congress-enacting-drama-on-batla-house-encounter-mayawati_1648509 Instead of a probe, Congress is only trying to "mislead Muslims and the community should be vigilant against such designs", she said. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:01:23 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_mining-sc-asks-cec-to-look-into-bribe-allegation-against-yeddyurappa_1648506 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_mining-sc-asks-cec-to-look-into-bribe-allegation-against-yeddyurappa_1648506 A special forest bench headed by Chief Justice SH Kapadia passed the order on a plea made by an NGO seeking extention of CBI probe against JSW Steel and Adani Enterprises. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:51:40 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_vhp-demands-salman-khurshid-be-sacked-over-batla-house-remarks_1648505 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_vhp-demands-salman-khurshid-be-sacked-over-batla-house-remarks_1648505 Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia demanded here that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should sack the Union Law Minister, Khurshid. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:49:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_twin-blasts-result-of-conspiracy-not-emotional-response-bombay-hc_1648504 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_twin-blasts-result-of-conspiracy-not-emotional-response-bombay-hc_1648504 The 2003 Mumbai twin blasts did not result from "momentary pulse of weakness of mind" but a well thought-out conspiracy, the Bombay High Court held. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:44 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cash-for-votes-delhi-police-likely-to-file-another-charge-sheet_1648498 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cash-for-votes-delhi-police-likely-to-file-another-charge-sheet_1648498 The case is not in the stage of final argument, so we can file a supplementary charge sheet with a CFSL report, public prosecutor said. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:35:15 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_infighting-among-upa-allies-has-paralysed-administration-prakash-karat_1648497 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_infighting-among-upa-allies-has-paralysed-administration-prakash-karat_1648497 He said UPA lacks majority in Parliament and gets support from outside the alliance. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:26:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_2g-case-pm-to-hold-consultations-with-senior-ministers_1648496 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_2g-case-pm-to-hold-consultations-with-senior-ministers_1648496 The meeting comes in the wake of the recent Supreme Court order of cancelling 122 2G spectrum licences. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:24:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_law-to-take-own-course-congress-on-whistling-woods-issue_1648494 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_law-to-take-own-course-congress-on-whistling-woods-issue_1648494 The High Court has asked film maker Subhah Ghai to return to Maharashtra government the 20-acre land allotted for his film institute. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:22:40 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_notification-on-fdi-only-matter-of-time-anand-sharma_1648495 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_notification-on-fdi-only-matter-of-time-anand-sharma_1648495 Addressing the CEOs, Sharma said the decision to put on hold FDI in multi-brand retail is "just a pause" and it has "not been taken back". Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:21:42 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_defence-ministry-forms-panel-for-selecting-next-army-chief_1648493 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_defence-ministry-forms-panel-for-selecting-next-army-chief_1648493 The three senior-most officers are Lt Gen Bikram Singh, Lt Gen KT Parnaik and Lt Gen Shri Krishna Singh. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:13:17 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_smear-campaign-on-against-me-gen-vk-singh-tells-sc_1648492 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_smear-campaign-on-against-me-gen-vk-singh-tells-sc_1648492 The Army chief claimed his legal battle on his date of birth was a fight for honour and dignity. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:06:24 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_samajwadi-party-will-get-full-majority-in-up-mohan-singh_1648480 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_samajwadi-party-will-get-full-majority-in-up-mohan-singh_1648480 The Samajwadi Party is making a determined bid to come back to power in the state and has promised sops to various sections in its poll manifesto. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:47:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_we-are-proud-of-you-but-you-have-to-honour-commitment-sc-to-army-chief_1648466 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_we-are-proud-of-you-but-you-have-to-honour-commitment-sc-to-army-chief_1648466 Supreme Court asked Gen VK Singh to honour the commitment given to the Centre to abide by its decision on his date of birth controversy. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:28:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_honour-of-armed-forces-uppermost-congress-on-army-chief-s-row_1648465 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_honour-of-armed-forces-uppermost-congress-on-army-chief-s-row_1648465 Congress on Friday expressed happiness over the resolution of Army Chief Gen VK Singh's age row. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-expels-11-mumbai-unit-workers-for-anti-party-activities_1648464 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-expels-11-mumbai-unit-workers-for-anti-party-activities_1648464 Earlier this week, the party had dismissed the general secretary of the party's city unit and four corporators from the party for the same.. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_why-is-salman-khurshid-bringing-up-batla-issue-now-mulayam-singh_1648462 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_why-is-salman-khurshid-bringing-up-batla-issue-now-mulayam-singh_1648462 'Where was Sonia Gandhi at that time when the encounter took place...Today it is being said that she had shed tears', Yadav said. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:11:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bhojpuri-film-actress-commits-suicide-in-mumbai_1648463 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bhojpuri-film-actress-commits-suicide-in-mumbai_1648463 Ruby Singh hanged herself in her flat when she was alone and left behind a note written in which she has said nobody should be held responsible. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:09:13 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_only-state-govt-can-seek-central-forces-at-mullaperiyar-dam_1648460 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_only-state-govt-can-seek-central-forces-at-mullaperiyar-dam_1648460 The Ministry of Home Affairs said Central security forces could not be deployed at the Mullaperiyar dam. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:58:03 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_stakeholders-attack-government-for-fdi-in-retail_1648438 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_stakeholders-attack-government-for-fdi-in-retail_1648438 BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi attacked the government alleging it amounted to "encroachment on agriculture, retail and natural resources by foreign players". Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:38:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_deputy-cmo-death-cbi-searches-office-of-ig-jail_1648435 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_deputy-cmo-death-cbi-searches-office-of-ig-jail_1648435 The CBI has carried out searches at the office of a senior official of Uttar Pradesh Prisons Department looking for the alleged suicide note. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:25:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cwg-scam-court-to-hear-counsel-who-made-false-aspersions-on-judge_1648434 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cwg-scam-court-to-hear-counsel-who-made-false-aspersions-on-judge_1648434 As the senior counsel was not available before the court, the matter was put up for February 21. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:16:30 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_after-courtroom-drama-it-s-business-as-usual-for-gen-vk-singh_1648433 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_after-courtroom-drama-it-s-business-as-usual-for-gen-vk-singh_1648433 The army chief is scheduled to return from Jaipur to the capital on February 11 evening after which he will depart for an official tour to Britain from February 13 to 17, army officials said. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-polls-bjp-legislator-resigns-may-join-congress_1648431 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-polls-bjp-legislator-resigns-may-join-congress_1648431 The MLA from Canacona submitted his resignation to Assembly Speaker Pratapsingh Rane. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_eu-asks-india-to-broker-talks-with-iran_1648430 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_eu-asks-india-to-broker-talks-with-iran_1648430 The European Union, which has imposed fresh sanctions against Iran, today asked India to broker talks with Tehran on its nuclear programme. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:24 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_central-government-run-through-congress-remote-bjp_1648419 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_central-government-run-through-congress-remote-bjp_1648419 BJP took a dig at Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal's comments that Rahul Gandhi will remote control the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh saying the same was being already done with the PM. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:13:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-seeks-to-soothe-ruffled-feathers-of-isro-scientists-on-row_1648416 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-seeks-to-soothe-ruffled-feathers-of-isro-scientists-on-row_1648416 Government described the scientific community as a national asset that cannot be taken lightly, even as it appeared to soften its stand against the blacklisted four ex-functionaries. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:10:22 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_recovery-of-cash-shows-mayawati-shielding-criminals-congress_1648408 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_recovery-of-cash-shows-mayawati-shielding-criminals-congress_1648408 Besides cash, two pistols (nine mm made in USA), four country-made revolvers, one single barrel gun, one airgun, cartridges of different kinds were recovered. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:59:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-says-modi-to-join-campaign-but-when_1648398 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-says-modi-to-join-campaign-but-when_1648398 “Yes, he will participate in election campaign of BJP in Uttar Pradesh. The dates are being finalised,” Naqvi told reporters on Friday in reply to a question. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:55:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pre-valentines-day-flower-sales-surge-across-india_1648393 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pre-valentines-day-flower-sales-surge-across-india_1648393 Florists across India are enjoying brisk business, as the surge in flower sales has increased with Valentine’s Day round the corner. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:43:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_odisha-health-minister-declines-to-quit_1648382 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_odisha-health-minister-declines-to-quit_1648382 Prasanna Acharya made it clear that he would not follow suit even as he steered clear of claims that the victims took adulterated medicine. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:38:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_13-7-blasts-police-custody-of-two-accused-extended_1648380 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_13-7-blasts-police-custody-of-two-accused-extended_1648380 Two other suspects were taken into custody for another blast the same day. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:35:57 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_infrastructure-policies-can-change-user-habits-mark-gorton_1648364 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_infrastructure-policies-can-change-user-habits-mark-gorton_1648364 if the government focuses on providing cycle tracks and pedestrian space, they will cultivate habits to use the infrastructure. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:11:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjps-mantra-poll-funds-from-public_1648362 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjps-mantra-poll-funds-from-public_1648362 In election year, the Gujarat unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has embarked on a fund-raising drive. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:07:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kutch-craftsmen-complain-of-shabby-treatment_1648361 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kutch-craftsmen-complain-of-shabby-treatment_1648361 Kutch craftsmen complain of having been shabbily treated by the state tourism corporation at Hodko village of Banni. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:06:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gutkha-firm-seeks-hc-gujarat-nod-to-join-petition_1648358 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gutkha-firm-seeks-hc-gujarat-nod-to-join-petition_1648358 A gutkha manufacturer has sought permission from Gujarat high court to join a PIL seeking ban on plastic pouches used in packaging of gutkha and other products. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:03:44 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-hc-seeks-report-from-govt-on-displaced-people_1648356 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-hc-seeks-report-from-govt-on-displaced-people_1648356 The bench, comprising acting chief justice Bhaskar Bhattacharya and Justice JB Pardiwala, later adjourned the matter for further hearing on February 16. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_anand-sharma-on-historic-visit-to-pak-from-february-13_1648352 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_anand-sharma-on-historic-visit-to-pak-from-february-13_1648352 Nearly after three decades, an Indian trade minister will visit Pakistan, for three days starting February 13. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_be-benevolent-towards-other-communities-too-narendra-modi_1648355 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_be-benevolent-towards-other-communities-too-narendra-modi_1648355 The CM appealed to the Kadva Patel community members to sponsor poor people from other communities in their villages; also asked them to prevent female foeticide at the function in Sidsar. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:56:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_serial-car-thief-nabbed-in-tidy-job-by-ahmedabad-cops_1648353 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_serial-car-thief-nabbed-in-tidy-job-by-ahmedabad-cops_1648353 The accused, Badal alias Prakash Yadav, was caught following a tip-off received by the patrolling team of Vastrapur police. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:53:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_facebook-fake-profile-makers-walk-free-from-dcbs-net_1648349 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_facebook-fake-profile-makers-walk-free-from-dcbs-net_1648349 Majority of victims refuse to file complaints, cops are unable to pursue the cases. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:51:43 GMT