2009年11月26日星期四

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


INTERVIEW - Climate science untarnished by hacked emails - IPCC (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 10:58 AM PST

Chairman of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Rajendra Pachauri addresses the high level segment of the World Climate Conference-3 (WCC-3) at the CICG in Geneva September 3, 2009. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/FilesReuters - The head of the U.N.'s panel of climate experts rejected accusations of bias on Thursday, saying a "Climategate" row in no way undermined evidence that humans are to blame for global warming.


Govt may extend sugar futures ban beyond Dec - minister (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 08:16 AM PST

A vendor sells sugarcane at a fair on the outskirts of Jammu in this November 2, 2009 file photo. India, the world's biggest consumer may extend a ban on futures beyond Dec. 31, farm minister Sharad Pawar said on Thursday. REUTERS/Mukesh GuptaReuters - India, the world's biggest consumer may extend a ban on futures beyond Dec. 31, farm minister Sharad Pawar said on Thursday.


Cane farmers end protest, sugar mills to gain (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 07:52 AM PST

Farmers attend a protest in New Delhi in this November 19, 2009 file photo. Cane farmers in Uttar Pradesh have called off their stir after sugar mills promised higher prices, an influential farmers' leader said on Thursday, paving the way for large-scale crushing. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur/FilesReuters - Cane farmers in Uttar Pradesh have called off their stir after sugar mills promised higher prices, an influential farmers' leader said on Thursday, paving the way for large-scale crushing.


INTERVIEW - Vedanta says Orissa bauxite mine will benefit poor (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 01:20 PM PST

Tribal women walk to a mountain stream to collect water in the forest village of Phuldomer near the mining site of Vedanta Alumina refinery, about 362 km (224 miles) west from Bhubaneswar, March 16, 2007.  REUTERS/Parth Sanyal/FilesReuters - The chief executive of the mining group Vedanta Resources on Thursday said a planned bauxite mine in India would benefit thousands of poor tribes people, rejecting complaints by rights groups.


Maturing Sreesanth savours new beginning (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 07:33 AM PST

Shanthakumaran Sreesanth (L) gestures as he celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath as team mate Gautam Gambhir congratulates him during the third day of their second test cricket match in Kanpur November 26, 2009.  REUTERS/Adnan AbidiReuters - Pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth's new-found maturity was the key to a superb spell that edged the team closer to a huge win over Sri Lanka in the second test, he said on Thursday.


Farm minister: rising food prices a concern (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 06:06 AM PST

Vendors arrange vegetables on their carts at a wholesale vegetable market in Chandigarh in this November 8, 2009 file photo. The government is concerned about rising food prices, Farm Minister Sharad Pawar told parliament on Thursday. REUTERS/Ajay VermaReuters - The government is concerned about rising food prices, Farm Minister Sharad Pawar told parliament on Thursday.


One year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 06:47 AM PST

A man walks with the Indian national flag in front of the Taj Mahal hotel, one of the sites of last year's militant attacks, in Mumbai November 26, 2009. Thursday marks the first year anniversary of the Mumbai attacks. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - Mumbai held tearful memorials and police staged a show of strength on Thursday as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and pushed up tensions with Pakistan.


Dubai struggles to assuage debt fears (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 01:07 PM PST

A view of the Burj Dubai (top right) and Burj Al Arab (back left) in this November 2008 file photo.  European banks were hit by concern about potential exposure to debt problems in Dubai on Thursday, while companies where Middle Eastern investors own big stakes also came under pressure. REUTERS/Steve Crisp/FilesReuters - Dubai struggled to ease fears of debt default on Thursday after its move to delay repayments at two flagship firms shook confidence in the Middle East as a centre for investment and a source of capital.


Surging food prices may prompt RBI action (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 08:04 AM PST

A vendor arranges vegetables at a wholesale market in Siliguri in this February 28, 2008 file photo. India's food price index was up 15.58 percent in the 12 months to Nov. 14, while the fuel index was down 1.51 percent, the government said on Thursday. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/FilesReuters - Food price inflation picked up in mid-November, heightening concerns it could raise broader inflationary expectations and adding to expectations monetary policy would be tightened in early 2010.


Q+A - Key facts about the Mumbai attacks and its fallout (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 04:06 AM PST

Children look at a wall riddled with bullet holes during a tour of the Nariman House in Mumbai November 26, 2009.  Exactly a year ago, 10 Pakistan-based gunmen attacked India's financial capital, killing 166 people in an assault that led to a dramatic deterioration in relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Exactly a year ago, 10 Pakistan-based gunmen attacked India's financial capital, killing 166 people in an assault that led to a dramatic deterioration in relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours.


Mahindra Satyam hit by new charges; outlook uncertain (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 03:24 AM PST

People walk pass the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai in this July 2009 file photo. Mahindra-Satyam shares fell to a 4-month low on Thursday, before recovering, on concerns over its outlook after the Central Bureau of Investifation (CBI) filed new charges over accounting fraud that hit Satyam earlier this year. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - Mahindra-Satyam shares fell to a 4-month low on Thursday, before recovering, on concerns over its outlook after the Central Bureau of Investifation (CBI) filed new charges over accounting fraud that hit Satyam earlier this year.


Sreesanth takes six as Sri Lanka face defeat (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 04:36 AM PST

Shanthakumaran Sreesanth (C) is congratulated by team mates after he took the wicket of Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath during the third day of their second test cricket match in Kanpur November 26, 2009. Sreesanth grabbed six wickets on his comeback to leave Sri Lanka facing an innings defeat in the second test on Thursday. REUTERS/Adnan AbidiReuters - Fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth grabbed six wickets on his comeback to leave Sri Lanka facing an innings defeat in the second test on Thursday.


Fin min says "deeply concerned" about inflation (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 05:29 AM PST

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee listens through a translation headset during a meeting of the BRIC countries at the G20 Finance Ministers summit in London September 4, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs/FilesReuters - The government is "deeply concerned" about rising prices and will take all fiscal and monetary measures to contain prices, the finance minister said on Thursday.


Investors worry about another attack after Mumbai (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 03:50 AM PST

Firefighters douse a blaze at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai in this November 29, 2008 file photo. The risk of militants striking again in India worries many investors who fear that a second attack similar to last year's Mumbai raids could shake what has so far proved to be a resilient economy. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan/FilesReuters - The risk of militants striking again in India worries many investors who fear that a second attack similar to last year's Mumbai raids could shake what has so far proved to be a resilient economy.


China unveils carbon target for Copenhagen deal (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 11:07 AM PST

A worker sweeps up fallen leaves outside the Forbidden City during heavy fog in Beijing November 25, 2009. China unveiled its first firm target to curb greenhouse gas emissions on Thursday, a carbon intensity goal that Premier Wen Jiabao will take to climate talks next month as his country's central commitment. REUTERS/Jason LeeReuters - China unveiled its first firm target to curb greenhouse gas emissions on Thursday, a carbon intensity goal that Premier Wen Jiabao will take to a summit in Copenhagen next month hoping to aid a global climate deal.


Mumbai attack sites draw tourists, inspire comics (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 03:43 AM PST

A restaurant window damaged in a militant attack is seen at the railway station in Mumbai in this December 3, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - Fancy a painting depicting the horror of last November's attacks in Mumbai? How about a comic book with superheroes taking on the Islamist militants, or a coffee mug or music album as a tribute to the victims?


India too poor to think of Olympic bid - sports minister (Reuters)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 11:54 PM PST

A commuter walks past the New Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 mascot in New Delhi in this October 3, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Parth Sanyal/FilesReuters - The countrys hopes of hosting an Olympics in the near future was dealt a blow by the sports minister Manohar Singh Gill, who said the country was far too poor to even consider the idea.


Wipro launches second facility in China (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 12:07 AM PST

People walk in the Wipro campus in Bangalore in this June 23, 2009 file photo. Wipro said on Thursday it had launched its second facility in China that would provide IT and backoffice services to its global clients. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - Wipro Ltd, India's No. 3 software services exporter, said on Thursday it had launched its second facility in China that would provide IT and backoffice services to its global clients.


Infotech Enterprises looking to buy 2 U.S. firms (Reuters)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 11:34 PM PST

Reuters - Software services firm Infotech Enterprises Ltd said on Thursday it was looking to buy two U.S. companies by March to boost presence in that country.

Film 'Ek Cup Chya' brings RTI awareness at Goa festival (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 02:10 AM PST

A hoarding promoting the 40th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is seen outside the film festival venue on the banks of the Mandovi river in Panaji, Goa November 25, 2009. REUTERS/Tony TharakanReuters - A law enacted by Indian parliament that gives its citizens the right to access government records is the subject of a new film screened at the International Film Festival of India, currently underway in the tourist state of Goa.


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