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Security guard's murder case solved, two arrested - Hindustan Times
During the course of investigation, a police officer on the condition of anonymity said, it was learnt that a few days back Paswan had a serious tiff with a family in his neighbourhood. "On further enquiry it was learnt that the argument had broke out ...
December 18, 2011


With higher income levels, people don't feel Rs pinch so much - Hindustan Times
... devalued to a level which can fetch you little, other economic factors such as rise in income and PPP point to the fact that a rupee still can fetch you much more," an economist with a private sector bank, who did not wish to be identified said. ...
December 18, 2011


If police say yes, Team Anna says will use ground at BKC - Hindustan Times
A senior Mumbai police official told HT on the condition of anonymity, that activists of India Against Corruption (IAC), the social organisation led by Hazare, which had made an application to the Mumbai police, for allotting space at Azad Maidan for ...
December 16, 2011


US House passes bill to freeze aid to Pak - Hindustan Times
"We will work with the Pakistanis to meet the requirements," a senior administration official said, adding the US had "not cut" assistance to Pakistan. Congressman Howard P McKeon said, "Together we have demanded more accountability from nations like ...
December 15, 2011


Safety gadgets out of order, Palika sitting on fire-bomb... - Hindustan Times
Besides, the public address system was also not working properly,” said the fire officer on the condition of anonymity, as he is not authorised to speak to the media. “We have conveyed the discrepancies to the NDMC and they will rectify them soon,” ...
December 13, 2011


Ex-girlfriend blamed for govt's social media censorship policy - Hindustan Times
Other ministers who also refused to be named said this was the perfect example of why there needs to be 33% reservation for women inside Parliament. "Maybe then we won't have to desperately log in to Facebook to find old lovers and kiss their display ...
December 13, 2011


UN peacekeepers targeted in Lebanon bombing, 5 hurt - Hindustan Times
The official, who requested anonymity, said the bomb was hidden under dirt on the side of the road and detonated as the soldiers drove through an intersection on the town's southern outskirts. Andrea Tenenti, spokesman for the UN Interim Force in ...
December 9, 2011


Govt mulls roadmap for PSU banks - Hindustan Times
A senior government official who did not wish to be identified said that the capital support is aimed at strengthening the tier I capital of the banks. As per regulatory requirements, banks are required to maintain a minimum of 8% tier-I capital, ...
December 7, 2011


PSU banks on FinMin watch after downgrade - Hindustan Times
... from government nominated board members, other senior officials are also attending all board meetings to ensure that things are within control,” a chairman and managing director of a state-owned bank, who did not wish to be identified told HT. ...
December 5, 2011


Laggard leaders earn Rahul wrath - Hindustan Times
According to an MP who attended the meeting and refused to be identified, Gandhi told them that FDI in retail is not an election issue in UP. The ire was apparently directed at MPs Sanjay Singh (Sultanpur) and Praveen Singh Aron (Bareilly) who had ...
December 2, 2011


Kirana store risks can be cushioned - Hindustan Times
"We have been in the business for several years now, but despite deep discounts, we have not been able to the match the convenience of neighbourhood kirana stores," said the CEO of the Indian retailer who did not wish to be identified. http : / / www ...
December 1, 2011


Airport notice to put Kingfisher on cash & carry - Hindustan Times
"This is with regards to the dues worth 90 crores (900 million rupees or $17.5 million) which were not cleared by Kingfisher for the past six months," a source who did not wish to be identified told Reuters. Kingfisher will have to pay MIAL -- owned by ...
December 1, 2011


Pole dancing: latest fitness mantra - Hindustan Times
Smile so they know you are also enjoying it," said the instructor, who asked not to be named. "Remember, we are not in a hurry, take your time. Your number one tool: visual stimulation. Make eye contact and keep it." While pole-dancing may have a ...
November 29, 2011


Journalist's laptop to be sent for forensic tests - Hindustan Times
A senior crime branch officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told HT on Sunday that the laptop could not be sent for forensic analysis earlier on account of the weekend holiday of the laboratory staff. The laptop had been taken during a ...
November 27, 2011


Rahul to inaugurate mega Youth Congress show in Delhi - Hindustan Times
"Completing relatively free and fair elections in such a big organisation has been an achievement. A new generation of leaders has been brought to the fore by Rahulji," a senior Congress leader, who did not want to be identified, said.
November 26, 2011


JK Hajj scandal : Inquiry commission demands strict rules - Hindustan Times
We appeal to the government to help us get our money and passport back," said a duped Hajj aspirant, who refused to be named. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon's office confirmed that all 500 passports have been recovered in ...
November 26, 2011


Mumbai varsity probing mgmt course paper leak - Hindustan Times
Hours before students appeared for the Human Resources Management paper in the morning, National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members said they had received text messages from an anonymous source listing out questions that would appear in the exam. ...
November 25, 2011


Noel Tata: the insider who did not make it - Hindustan Times
“Look at the constitution of the selection panel. It has at least two candidates who may have had hidden ambitions of becoming chairman themselves,” said a prominent industry leader who did not wish to be identified.
November 23, 2011


No micro matter: SKS may ask Akula to leave - Hindustan Times
The company's board will likely to meet on Wednesday to formally approve a decision to rid Akula of his current position as executive chairman, a source, who did not wish to be identified, said. PH Ravikumar, an independent director on the board of SKS ...
November 22, 2011


Madrasas, vedic schools to be kept out of RTE - Hindustan Times
"The right to education says that its provisions will be applicable to all schools," a government official said, and there is a need to specify the exemptions clearly. HRD minister Kapil Sibal has told the ministry officials to end the ambiguity in the ...
November 21, 2011


Singh, Wen discussed difficult bilateral issues: Sources - Hindustan Times
All the "difficult issues" were "mentioned", whether it be the boundary question or river water disputes, the sources said. The leaders said "we will work them out" and ask officials to work on them. With regard to the stapled visa issue, the sources ...
November 20, 2011


Pastor booked for forcible conversion in Kashmir, Hurriyat to meet on Wednesday - Hindustan Times
He has agreed to provide the details soon," said a police officer on the condition of anonymity. Khanna was arrested late on Saturday night from his residence at a Srinagar's church premises near Ram Munshi Bagh area. SSP Bukhari said the pastor was ...
November 20, 2011


Poor ambulance service in city - Hindustan Times
The lives of accident victims and patients are at risk as the city has a poor ambulance Metro officials, on the condition of anonymity, said that in several cases they had to send patients by autorickshaws or other mode of transport to hospital as ...
November 19, 2011


Kingfisher air stock sinks 18% on fund fears - Hindustan Times
When asked whether the meeting between Kingfisher Airlines officials and bankers was inconclusive, an official close to the development told HT, "You are talking about millions. Such a deal takes time (it) cannot be done in one day. ...
November 18, 2011


Did Olympus pay gangsters to gloss over the billions it lost? - Hindustan Times
The memo - a copy of which was obtained by The New York Times from a person close to the official investigation - appears to link the Olympus losses for the first time to organised crime groups. It also suggests that investigators believe illicit ...
November 18, 2011


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