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Aakash Tablet: UbiSlate 7+ up for pre-order

Head over to ubislate.com, rightaway. If you're among those who're waiting to lay their hands on the upgraded version of the UbiSlate 7 tablet, which is the commercial version of the Aakash tablet, i.e. UbiSlate 7+ can now do so, since the tablet has gone up for pre-order on the official site. However, those preordering UbiSlate 7+ will be able to avail it only in March, since units scheduled to reach users by January and February have already been sold out. The UbiSlate 7+ will run on Android 2.3. Here's what the specifications sheet of the UbiSlate 7+ looks like:     * Cortex A8, 700 Mhz processor with HD Video co-processor        256 MB RAM     * Storage: (Internal) 2GB Flash / (External) 2GB to 32GB supported     * Peripherals: 2 Standard USB Ports (V2.0)     * Audio out: 3.5mm jack     * Display and resolution: 7-inch display with 800x480 pixels     * Supported document formats: All version Office document formats and many more     * High quality video streaming and HD quality video playback     * Input devices: Resistive touch screen     * Connectivity with GPRS & Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g     * Battery: Upto 180 minutes of battery   The UbiSlate 7+ is being offered for Rs.2,999, which is slightly higher than UbiSlate 7 (Rs.2,499). But, the upgraded version is definitely worth a consideration, since for just a few hundreds more, users are being offered a good deal. Check out its features, in detail here. The UbiSlate 7 came with an ARM11 – 366MHz processor, while the UbiSlate 7+ packs in a Cortex A8 – 700 MHz processor, which means you get a faster running device for a slight hike in the price. In addition to Wi-Fi connectivity, which the UbiSlate 7 offered, too, the UbiSlate 7+ comes with added GPRS functionality. The new tablet will also come with DataWind's patented UbiSurfer browser, which according to its manufacturer, DataWind offers "accelerates web pages by factors of 10x to 30x, allowing for a web experience who’s speed is unrivalled."  

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Suri Murder Accused Bhanu: Still Remains Untraced

Come 3 January (Tommorrow) and it would be complete one year since Rayalaseema faction leader Maddelacheruvu Suryanarayana Reddy alias Suri was murdered in broad daylight at Hyderabad. Yet, there is no trace of Bhanu Kiran, the main accused of Suri's murder. Bhanu Kiran was a close friend of Suri and this friendship made Bhanu a close aide of Suri. When Suri was arrested in the car bomb case, Bhanu used to meet him regularly and these meetings bonded their friendship even more and turned Bhanu as a loyalist of Suri. When, suri was in jail, Bhanu managed all the activities of Suri including finance and also did settlements in the name of Suri. For almost 10 years, Bhanu was running all the activities and all the property, money of Suri was under Bhanu’s benami name. It is also heard that Bhanu saved all the money with friends and relatives abroad and in return he was earning 50-70 lakhs a month. Police says that the whereabouts of Bhanu are still not known, though many rumours have been doing rounds about him. Police could so far gather information that after the murder, Bhanu travelled to Sholapur along with Gunman Manmohan Singh. From there, the duo went to Indore and from there to Delhi and Gurgaon. In Gurgaon Bhanu stayed for 13 days in a guest house. This information was given by gunman Manmohan Singh, who was later arrested by the police. The state CID, which has taken up the investigation lately, says that it has the information of Bhanu moving in different disguises in West Godawari district and they are trying to nab him. Not to be left behind, state Textiles Minister P Shankar Rao recently made a sensational statement that according to his reliable sources, Bhanu has also been killed.       Video Source:snehatv.com      

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Cyclone Thane Status: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry 19 Dead

Cyclone Thane crossed the coast between Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu state and the territory of Puducherry early on Friday sending severe cyclone packing winds of up to 140 kilometres (85 miles) an hour that tore into India's southeastern coast. The storm has resulted in the death of 19 people so far. Reportedly 12 people have been dead in Cuddalore and seven dead in Puducherry. The landfall happened very close to Cuddalore, southeast of Puducherry. The system is likely to move westwards and cross north Tamil Nadu coast, close to south of Puducherry, within a few hours and weaken gradually. As a result very heavy rainfall will continue over Northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Rayalseema. The damage and loss of life in these two places was mainly caused by strong winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges that led to the collapse of old, rickety buildings. Indian meteorological officials predicted "heavy to very heavy" rainfall over places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and Karnataka during the next 24 hours. Squally winds were likely to blow over north Tamil Nadu during the next three hours before decreasing in intensity gradually. Eight teams of the National Disaster Management Force (NDRF) have been sent to the coastal areas. Two of these teams will be in Andhra Pradesh, rest six in Tamil Nadu in view of the cyclone warning. Another 15,000 men of the NDRF are on alert. Chennai helpline numbers: Chennai Corporation - 1913, 25619237; Kancheepuram district administration - 1077, Police control room - 9445465536, 27238001; Tiruvallur district administration - 27661200; Police control room - 27661010.     Video Source: tv9telugu      

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Cyclone Thane Effect: TTD Put on High Alert

Under the impact of intense cyclonic storm Thane, which hit the coast between Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Friday morning, parts of Nellore, Prakasam, Guntur and Chittoor districts have been receiving heavy rain since this morning. The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) has been put under high alert. Heavy rain accompanied by strong gale continue to lash south coastal Andhra and Chittoor district of Rayalaseema region. Two villages of Kandriga block in Chittoor district have been inundated. Chittoor, Tirupati and other towns in Chittoor district received heavy rain since early morning. Authorities have declared a holiday for all educational institutions. Since two days only left for the New Year, heavy rush of pilgrims is expected on Tirumala Hills for Lord's darshan. In view of the inclement weather caused by severe cyclonic storm 'Thane', TTD even released an appeal to public to postpone their visit to the temple town on occasion of the New Year. However, the TTD authorities are making efforts to provide safe accommodation for the pilgrims. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain at most places in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema over the next 24 hours. All nine coastal districts, particularly south coastal districts and Chittoor are on alert. Authorities have evacuated people from some coastal and low-lying villages. Four senior IAS officials were deputed to Nellore, Prakasam, Guntur and Chittoor districts to supervise rescue and relief operations.     Video Source: snehatv.com  

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Lokpal Bill: Debate Starts in Rajya Sabha

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011, was moved for consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha on Thursday by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V Narayanasamy. The bill has already been passed by Lok Sabha late in the evening on Tuesday. The UPA does not enjoy a majority in the Rajya Sabha. Several political parties, including certain UPA allies, are opposed to some provisions of the bill. “I hope that everyone will come around. We will have to carry everybody and pass the bill,” Union Minister Minister V Narayanasamy said. Starting a discussion in the House explaining the features of the bill, the minister said "I hope that everyone will come around. We will have to carry everybody and pass the bill." However, the Trinamool Congress was firm in its demand for deletion of Lokayukta provision from Lokpal Bill. It is likely to press for amendment in Rajya Sabha. Trinamul, which has 6 members in the 243-member Upper House where the Congress and its allies do not have majority, wants removal of the provisions relating to the setting up of Lokayuktas in the state which is contained in the Bill passed by Lok Sabha. Mr. Narayanasamy said it has been made clear that the Lokayukta aspect will not come into force without consent of the state. Asked if the need for a Joint Session of Parliament for passage of Lokpal Bill would arise if it failed in Rajya Sabha, he said, "I don't visualise that situation." The debate on the bill is going on and it can not be confirmed at this stage whether it would get a clear passage or a joint session of both the Houses is required.   

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New Lokpal Bill: What is Bothering the Leaders?

Irrespective of Parties, two things are bothering the political leaders in the government introduced new Lokpal Bill. One is the provision for constituting Lokayuktas in states and the other one is the section 24 of the new Lokpal Bill. The section 24 gives the power to presiding officers to act against ministers and MPs on the basis of the Lokpal indicting them for graft. The bill allows presiding officers to act on the basis of a Lokpal report even before a trial is completed. The Lok Sabha speaker or chairman of Rajya Sabha is required to table the Lokpal report and inform the Lokpal about the action being taken — or not taken — against the members concerned. The procedure has been prescribed in cases where at "the conclusion of investigation, the findings of the Lokpal disclose the commission of an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, by a public servant... (The) Lokpal may file a case in the Special Court and shall send a copy of the report", says section 24 of the Lokpal Bill. With the bill stating that presiding officers will tell the Lokpal about "action taken or proposed to be taken on the basis of the report", the political class finds itself under increased threat. This provision is sure to attract several amendments with MPs pointing out that the bill does not even state the need for the trial process to be completed. The scheduled debate on Lokpal Bill in the Parliament on 27, 28 and 29 December are expected to hover around these two points, with the politicos trying to do away or minimize these two provisions.