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Govt asks private guards to play spy
The Government said it was planning to rope in the services of private security guards in the country for information gathering.
Dhobi fined Rs1.8 cr for power theft
A dhobi (laundry man) running a laundry establishment has been fined Rs 1.8 cr for stealing electricity.
Rel Retail no threat to petty traders
Reliance Fresh' format stores in Hyderabad assure petty traders that the company is no threat to them.
PNB revises rates on FCNR deposits
Interest rates on term deposits in pounds, euro, Canadian dollar and Australian dollar have also been revised.
Jr BJP leaders want me dead: Uma
Uma says she had refused to avail the security provided to her by the MP govt as she had "become suspicious".
Customs officials guilty for '93 blasts
Two Customs officials were on Thursday convicted by the TADA Court, for their role in the 1993 serial blasts case.
'Indian men last least time in bed'
Three-quarters of Indian men confess having had a one-night stand and they also last the least time in bed.
Lankan air force bombs LTTE positions
The LTTE said Sri Lankan ground forces were also firing artillery at LTTE-held areas in the east.
Sony to sell world’s lightest notebook
Japan's Sony Corp said on Wednesday it plans to start selling the world's lightest notebook computer in December in Japan.
Japan to stick to sanctions on N Korea
Japan said it would maintain sanctions on North Korea until the impoverished nation gives up nuclear weapons development.
Cit Journo: Ash sketch
Citizen journalist Vilas Jamindar from Ahmedabad has sent a sketch of Aishwarya Rai on her birthday.
I am staying at Real Madrid: Beckham
Beckham has been linked with Premier League Tottenham Hotspur, Scottish champions Celtic and a move to MLS.
Pak's defence exports cross 200 mn
Pakistan's defence exports have crossed $200 million, Pak Director General, Defence Export Promotion Organisation said.
23 Indian firms shine on Forbes' list
In a development that marks growing recognition for India Inc, 23 firms shine on Forbes' best under-billion list.
Cong says self-rule formula ridiculous
The Congress in J&K criticised coalition partner PDP for advocating "self-rule" as a solution to the Kashmir issue.
Depression can weaken bones: study
Depression can lead to osteoporosis but anti-depressant drugs could be used to treat it, say scientists.