2011年3月7日星期一

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


DMK puts off decision to quit, holds talks (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 07:22 AM PST

Textiles Minister and a leader of the regional Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) party Dayanidhi Maran is pictured after meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee at the parliament in New Delhi March 7, 2011. REUTERS/StringerReuters - The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) put off its plan to resign ministerial posts until Tuesday, offering respite to the Congress-led government fighting to win back public trust after a raft of corruption scandals.


UK PM writes to New Delhi over India trade concerns (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 11:41 PM PST

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron addresses the Conservative spring forum, in Cardiff March 6, 2011. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleReuters - India's unpredictable and non-transparent business climate could derail the growth of trade ties between Britain and Asia's third largest economy, British Prime Minister David Cameron has warned his Indian counterpart.


FACTBOX - Possible successors to Manmohan Singh (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:44 AM PST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh puts on headphones as he attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, December 11, 2010.    REUTERS/Thomas Peter/FilesReuters - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose image has been tarnished by a series of corruption scandals, faces a fresh political test after a key coalition partner said it would pull out of the cabinet.


China says Dalai Lama has to reincarnate (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:56 AM PST

The Dalai Lama listens to a question from a student during a talk at Mumbai University February 18, 2011. REUTERS/Danish SiddiquiReuters - Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, does not have a right to choose his successor any way he wants and must follow the historical and religious tradition of reincarnation, a Chinese official said on Monday.


Undefeated India will look to solve bowling woes (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 05:21 AM PST

India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (C) celebrates the disimissal of Ireland's John Mooney with team mates during their ICC Cricket World Cup group B match in Bangalore March 6, 2011. REUTERS/Vivek PrakashReuters - An unbeaten Indian team will look to find a few answers to their bowling woes when they meet a hot and cold Netherlands in their World Cup Group B match at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Wednesday.


What now after DMK quits coalition? (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 10:29 PM PST

M. Karunanidhi, president of DMK (Dravida Munetra Kazhagam) party, speaks at the party's headquarters in Chennai May 12, 2006. REUTERS/Babu/FilesReuters - A key ally of the government, the regional Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) party, is quitting the ruling Congress Party-led coalition over a disagreement over parliamentary seats in its state election.


Yuvraj's bowling exploits can't hide attack weaknesses (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 01:41 AM PST

Yuvraj Singh (R) and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrate the dismissal of Ireland's Alex Cusack, making it Yuvraj's fifth wicket of the match, during their ICC Cricket World Cup group B match in Bangalore March 6, 2011. REUTERS/Vivek PrakashReuters - An unbeaten run in the World Cup is enough to paper over most cracks and India so far have managed to hide the lack of a wicket-taking bowling line-up by piling on the runs.


India likely to see normal monsoon in 2011 - officials (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 04:22 AM PST

Women carry fodder against the backdrop of monsoon clouds in the evening on the outskirts of Jammu in this September 9, 2010 file photo. India's south-west monsoon is likely to be normal for the second straight year in 2011, weather officials said on Monday. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta/FilesReuters - India's south-west monsoon is likely to be normal for the second straight year in 2011, weather officials said on Monday, raising hopes of higher farm output that could help the government tame high food prices.


Pietersen confirms his World Cup is over (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 05:54 AM PST

England's Kevin Pietersen looks down in the nets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in this March 5, 2011 file photo. Pietersen has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup with a hernia operation which needs immediate attention, he said on Twitter on Monday. REUTERS/Philip Brown/FilesReuters - England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup with a hernia which needs immediate attention.


DMK to quit cabinet, coalition safe for now (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 06:16 AM PST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) speaks to Karunanidhi, President of DMK (Dravida Munetra Kazhagam) party during an election rally in the southern Indian city of Chennai May 4, 2006.  REUTERS/Babu/FilesReuters - The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the ruling coalition plans to formally quit its ministerial posts on Monday over a local election row, a move that will force a weakened prime minister to find alternative alliances to pass policy initiatives.


DRS has improved correct decisions by over 7 pct - ICC (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 02:34 AM PST

England's players wait for a decision from the third umpire on South Africa's captain Graeme Smith during their ICC Cricket World Cup group B match in Chennai March 6, 2011. Smith was given out after a review by the third umpire. REUTERS/Philip BrownReuters - Cricket's controversial Decision Review System (DRS) has improved correct umpiring verdicts by more than seven percent in the World Cup, the game's governing body said on Monday.


Gaddafi counter-attacks, humanitarian fears grow (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 02:34 AM PST

A supporter of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi waves a giant flag during a rally in central Tripoli March 6, 2011. REUTERS/Chris HelgrenReuters - Government troops seeking to dislodge rebels from Libya's coast advanced on an oil town on Monday amid accelerating humanitarian efforts to prevent worsening civilian suffering and a mass refugee exodus.


Serbia win Davis Cup opener, Kazakhs stun Czechs (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 06:52 PM PST

Reuters - Holders Serbia completed a 4-1 Davis Cup victory over India on Sunday with Germany joining them in the quarter-finals after Philipp Petzschner clinched victory in a thriller in Croatia.

Dior says to keep John Galliano brand going for now (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 06:38 PM PST

Fashion designer John Galliano surrounded by policemen leaves after a hearing in a police station in Paris February 28, 2011. French fashion house Dior on Sunday said it planned to continue supporting the eponymous label of Galliano, its star designer fired this week over alleged anti-Semitic remarks. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen/FilesReuters - French fashion house Dior on Sunday said it planned to continue supporting the eponymous label of John Galliano, its star designer fired this week over alleged anti-Semitic remarks.


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