• We feel totally safe in Hyderabad, says Warner

    HYDERABAD: Australia's diminutive opener David Warner said he felt safe in the city despite heightened security measures after last week's twin bombings that left 15 dead and more than 100 injured.

    Despite concerns, the Indian cricket board did not shift the second Test from Hyderabad and the city's police commissioner has assured unprecedented security levels.

    HYDERABAD: Australia's diminutive opener David Warner said he felt safe in the city despite heightened security measures after last week's twin bombings that left 15 dead and more than 100 injured.

    Despite concerns, the Indian cricket board did not shift the second Test from Hyderabad and the city's police commissioner has assured unprecedented security levels.

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  • India plans missile test ranges in Andhra, Andamans

    New Delhi: India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will set up missile test ranges in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Andhra Pradesh and the process has been initiated to acquire land, the government said on Wednesday.

    New Delhi: India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will set up missile test ranges in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Andhra Pradesh and the process has been initiated to acquire land, the government said on Wednesday.

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  • World Bank Country Director lauds Bihar's high growth rate

    Patna: A senior officer of World Bank on Wednesday praised the high growth rate achieved by Bihar which indicates that an "encouraging" environment of progress has been created for faster economic development of the hitherto laggard state. Bihar clocked highest growth rate of 16.71 per cent during 2011-12, as per Economic Survey presented in Parliament on Wednesday. Bihar's growth rate was followed by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra during the period, according to the report.

    Patna: A senior officer of World Bank on Wednesday praised the high growth rate achieved by Bihar which indicates that an "encouraging" environment of progress has been created for faster economic development of the hitherto laggard state. Bihar clocked highest growth rate of 16.71 per cent during 2011-12, as per Economic Survey presented in Parliament on Wednesday. Bihar's growth rate was followed by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra during the period, according to the report.

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  • Thousands bid emotional farewell to Pope Benedict XVI at his last general audience

    Vatican City: Thousands gathered at the St Peter's Square in Vatican City to bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday. The outgoing Pope made his last public appearance as he addressed well-wishers from his villa.

    Vatican City: Thousands gathered at the St Peter's Square in Vatican City to bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday. The outgoing Pope made his last public appearance as he addressed well-wishers from his villa.

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  • World powers wait to hear Iran response to nuclear offer

    Almaty: World powers hope Iran will respond positively on Wednesday to their new offer to lift some sanctions if Tehran scales back nuclear activity the West fears could be used to build bombs. But any hopes of a significant easing of the deadlock in the decade-old nuclear dispute were dented when Russian media cited a source close to the talks as saying there had been no clear progress in the discussions in Kazakhstan.

    Almaty: World powers hope Iran will respond positively on Wednesday to their new offer to lift some sanctions if Tehran scales back nuclear activity the West fears could be used to build bombs. But any hopes of a significant easing of the deadlock in the decade-old nuclear dispute were dented when Russian media cited a source close to the talks as saying there had been no clear progress in the discussions in Kazakhstan.

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  • Spinners are expected to do well in Indian conditions: Experts

    HYDERABAD: It was only the third instance of Indian spinners claiming all 20 wickets in a Test match. But the eight-wicket win in the first Test in Chennai warmed the cockles of Indian hearts as much as it exposed the frailties of the Australians to counter conditions on sub-continental pitches.

    HYDERABAD: It was only the third instance of Indian spinners claiming all 20 wickets in a Test match. But the eight-wicket win in the first Test in Chennai warmed the cockles of Indian hearts as much as it exposed the frailties of the Australians to counter conditions on sub-continental pitches.

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  • Is Barca's glorious era coming to end?

    This is the end/ Hold your breath and count to ten..." One could hear the faint strains of Adele's chart-topping number floating inside the brain as Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Ramos disappeared into the tunnel, the Barcelona style icon nodding in disgust, disappointment and a distinct dislike for the way the first half of the Spanish Cup semifinal (2nd leg) had unfolded at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night.

    This is the end/ Hold your breath and count to ten..." One could hear the faint strains of Adele's chart-topping number floating inside the brain as Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Ramos disappeared into the tunnel, the Barcelona style icon nodding in disgust, disappointment and a distinct dislike for the way the first half of the Spanish Cup semifinal (2nd leg) had unfolded at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night.

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  • Not given salary from Five months

    Kota Can there be such a government job? This third category Newly hundreds of district teachers these days are thinking. After passing the entrance exam three third category candidates selected in teacher recruitment

    Kota Can there be such a government job? This third category Newly hundreds of district teachers these days are thinking. After passing the entrance exam three third category candidates selected in teacher recruitment

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  • Drafting of new advertising Bayloj

    Kota. Explore the city from municipal advertising and charging for new Upvigian (Bayloj) is being created. Corporation tax collection and revenue committee has prepared the draft. Wednesday's committee meeting on this issue was held Upvigian -2012 ads about sending the draft was discussed at the board meeting. Agreed upon by all members.

    Kota. Explore the city from municipal advertising and charging for new Upvigian (Bayloj) is being created. Corporation tax collection and revenue committee has prepared the draft. Wednesday's committee meeting on this issue was held Upvigian -2012 ads about sending the draft was discussed at the board meeting. Agreed upon by all members.

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  • Spectrum auction base price too high in India says Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao

    Barcelona: Vodafone, which has not applied for taking part in spectrum auction in March, on Tuesday said the reserve price set is too high and the company cannot afford to pay in India where there is uncertainty about airwaves and revenues are low. "The problem is that in India there is a misperception of what is the value of spectrum. The reserve prices are set too high. India has very low prices and very low revenues so we cannot afford to pay high price for spectrum," Vodafone Group's Chief Executive Officer Vittorio Colao said.

    Barcelona: Vodafone, which has not applied for taking part in spectrum auction in March, on Tuesday said the reserve price set is too high and the company cannot afford to pay in India where there is uncertainty about airwaves and revenues are low. "The problem is that in India there is a misperception of what is the value of spectrum. The reserve prices are set too high. India has very low prices and very low revenues so we cannot afford to pay high price for spectrum," Vodafone Group's Chief Executive Officer Vittorio Colao said.

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