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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.
 
Shilpa to celebrate New Year with beau



Bollywood's long-legged actress Shilpa Shetty is going to welcome the New year with family and beau Raj Kundra in Spain. After enjoying Christmas in London, she has flown all the way to Spain to celebrate the occasion with her near and dear ones. Shilpa recently got over her foot injury and headed to Spain for new year's eve.

Besides a good artiste, Shilpa is a great cook too. "I do love cooking, but cooking for 15 people can be back-breaking. Yet it was worth. I was showered with generous compliments for my chef skills, so that felt good," said Shilpa Shetty.

Shilpa’s foot injury has delayed her first international project titled Desire. Doctors have advised her to take rest for a few days until it is completely healed. She is also heartbroken by the 26/11 terror attack. "It was an awakening," she said.

2009 will be an important year for Shilpa Shetty as she will get marrried to Raj this year.

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