20/1/2010- Shortlisted News

Business :

1) China becomes world's second largest economy

China says its economy expanded by 8.7% in 2009, likely Japan to become the world's second largest economy behind only the US.The Chinese government also said the growth in the final quarter of 2009 accelerated by 10.7% from 2008. The announcement was made by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figures have exceeded the targets set by the Chinese government. Read More

2) Wipro to invest Rs 600 cr on West Bengal campus
Wipro Ltd, India's third largest software and services exporter, is planning to invest Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) on expansion in West Bengal. Read More

3) Wait, world economy not out of the woods: IMF

Led by emerging market economies, especially in Asia, the global economy is recovering significantly faster than previously expected, but growth is still dependent in most advanced economies on government stimulus measures, the IMF has said. Read More

Sports :

1) No grudges against Knight Riders: Ponting

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says the process of parting ways with IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders was "amicable" and the decision will allow him focus more on regaining the Ashes and retaining the 2011 World Cup, to be held in sub-continent.Read More

2) IPL snub could affect India-Pak relations: PCB

PCB chairman Ejaz Butt on Wednesday said the treatment meted out to Pakistani cricketers during the Indian Premier League 3 auction could also have a bearing on the normal Indo-Pak cricket relations. Read More

International :

1) My father has already won: bin Laden's son:

Osama bin Laden's son Omar believes the al-Qaeda leader has achieved his aim of humbling the United States but warns his death could unleash "very, very nasty" attacks by militants. Read More

2) Indian American executive indicted in $31 mn fraud

A former Indian American executive of Koss Corp, accused of using her position to fraudulently obtain more than $31 million from the stereo headphone manufacturer, has been indicted on six counts of wire fraud. Read More

National :

1) Board to plea for Nalini's release; Cong not keen

Nalini, the life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, who sought premature release, received fresh hopes as the advisory board constituted by the Tamil Nadu government met her at the Vellore central prison to consider her plea on Wednesday. Read More

2) Government denies influencing IPL against Pakistan

The government has denied that it in any way influenced the Indian Premier League auction against Pakistani players. Read More

3) Chavan tries to drive out of taxi controversy

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Thursday did a U-turn on his statement that taxi licences in the state would not be given to drivers unless they could read and write Marathi. Read More