Shiva Keshavan won a bronze medal on December 22, at the Luge Asian Championships in Nagano, Japan. Luge is not a popular sport in India and Keshavan is a pioneer. Just 27-year-old, Keshavan is already a veteran of three Winter Olympics but is not yet a household name in a country which does not have a tradition of winter sports. Not many people in India may be familiar with the kit used in the sport but one can find a similar kit at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shiva-fights-against-odds-to-make-a-mark-in-luge/82056-5.html
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is fending off allegations that its process to allot around 5,000 flats was rigged and hijacked by builders. The Government has announced that DDA flats will not be allotted till a probe into the allotment process is completed. The process came under a cloud after it was fond at least five persons had been allotted flats though they had given the same cell phone number in the application documents.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/scamhit-dda-vows-strict-scrutiny-in-flat-allotments/82053-3.html
All international expansion plans of Jet Airways is on hold. This is a part of Jet's cost rationalisation programme. The airline industry has had a tough year, Jet CEO Wolfgang Prock-schauer says signs are good for the first half of this year.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jet-practices-cost-cutting-hopes-of-a-prosperous-2009/82052-7.html
Pakistan has toughened its stance on the terror dossier provided by India and claimed that New Delhi has not given any evidence to Islamabad related to Mumbai terror attacks. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir said the terror dossier that India has given has little information and is not credible. Blaming India for being belligerent, Bashir accused India of pushing the entire region towards war.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pak-plans-own-dossier-to-counter-indias-charge/82051-3.html
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has openly criticized the United States for its role in the Gaza Conflict.He said the ground offensive launched by Israeli troops had the blessings of the Bush administration.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/venezuelan-president-calls-gaza-conflict-genocidical/82049-2.html
A 24-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and raped on Monday night from outside Noida's biggest mall - The Great India Place. The woman, reportedly, an MBA student was sitting in a Santro car with a man.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/girl-abducted-from-outside-mall-in-noida-alleges-rape/82042-3.html
Lashkar-e-Toiba commanders Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, Zarar Shah and Hafiz Saeed are the main suspects in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. It is now clear that it was not just the Lashkar that planned and executed Mumbai attacks but some state actors were also involved in it. A Pakistan within Pakistan is emerging, which is beyond the control of its civilian government. It is a Pakistan which actively sponsors terrorism.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/terror-dossier-proves-pak-state-actors-behind-2611/82041-3.html
The nationwide transporters' strike is set to go on indefinitely. With over eight lakh transport vehicles off the roads in Maharashtra, the supply of industrial goods and essential commodities in Mumbai might be affected in the coming days. They are looking from a bailout package from the Government.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/transporters-on-strike-demand-bailout-plan-from-govt/82039-3.html
US President Elect Barack Obama is expected to deliver what's being described as a categorical message to Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari. Barack Obama is expected to meet Zardari in Washington later this month. Obama's message to Zardari comes at a time when US envoys are actively engaging the leadership in both India and Pakistan
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/obama-to-talk-tough-to-zardari-on-terror-attacks/82038-2.html
US President Elect Barack Obama is expected to deliver what's being described as a categorical message to Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari. Barack Obama is expected to meet Zardari in Washington later this month. Obama's message to Zardari comes at a time when US envoys are actively engaging the leadership in both India and Pakistan
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/obama-to-talk-tough-to-zardari-on-terror-attacks/82038-2.html
With the increasing importance of security in the country, Union Home Minister has called a meeting of all Chief Ministers in New Delhi. But many CMs are upset at the tone of the letter written by P Chidambaram suggesting the states get rid of mafia gangs and land sharks.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chief-ministers-to-meet-pm-in-delhi-today/82030-3.html
Pakistan remains defiant despite strong evidence in the dossier given by India and mounting pressure from the US to act against terror groups. Now it has raised questions about the authenticity of Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab's confessional letter written to the Pakistani High Commissioner in India seeking legal aid.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pak-defiant-says-kasabs-letter-not-authentic/82029-3.html
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