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Omar Abdullah may give hope to troubled Kashmir
New Delhi: The young, charismatic heir of a political dynasty in Kashmir appeared set to head a coalition state government with Congress party, in what is seen as giving hope to a region beset by separatist rebellion.

Lashkar commander Zarar confesses to role in 26/11
Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zarar Shah, captured in the crackdown on terrorists earlier this month in Pakistani-occupied Kashmir, has confessed the group's involvement in terror attacks in Mumbai, a media report said on Wednesday.
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Dhoni's security upgraded after extortion threat
The captain of the Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni has received a letter on Wednesday carrying threat to harm his family if he does not pay up Rs 50 lakh. However, the police said they are taking "all precautionary measures" and that his security has been further tightened.
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Air India slashes fares by 35 to 80 per cent

New Delhi: After private airlines Jet and Kingfisher announced a cut in their airfares, Air India on Tuesday too slashed ticket prices following a steep fall in fuel prices. The airline is cutting basic fares by 35 to 81 per cent in basic fares on 19 domestic sectors. Air India says the lower prices will come into effect from Tuesday, December 30. The reduction will be applicable to all domestic sectors.


Troubled Satyam boss turns to employees for support
Hyderabad: Under attack from investors and many of the Board members over the Maytas acquisition fiasco, Satyam Computer Chairman Ramalinga Raju today solicited support of employees, saying everything possible was being done to get the company back on track.
 
Katrina says 'Zara Zara Touch Me' to Akshay



The electrifying pair of Bollywood, Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar is all set to mesmerize the audience with Bollywood hot number 'Zara Zara Touch Me' from Race along with tons of background dancers at IIFA. For the first time, the pair will perform live on stage. The duo that impressed all with their sizzling on-screen chemistry will be back with the same compelling effect.

Their performance is expected to be one of the fabulous performances of the evening. Akki and Kat share a marvelous on-screen chemistry together and now its time to see whether they will be able to impress the audience with their first ever live performance too.

According to a source, "The IIFA highlight this year is, undoubtedly, the Akki-Kat act. Everyone wants to make it happen. The two have been the biggest acts of the past year." Undoubtedly, Salman would not be happy with this performance. Knowingly or unknowingly, Salman has decided to skip the gala event. This is the first time in the history of IIFA that Sallu will stay away from it.

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