The truth about Ash’s pregnancy

Aishwarya’s publicist rubbishes tabloid, Mumbai Mirror for fabricating stories of a possible C Section. Here's the truth
This is in regard to the article published by Mumbai Mirror dated 2nd November 2011 titled, “Bachchans pick Marol hospital for New B”. Coincidentally, this is the same publication that earlier carried another piece on Ash, titled ‘Pregnant Pause’ which stated that Mrs Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was incapable of conceiving due to some ailment. While the paper has taken a 360-turn, Ash’s agents accuse the publication of now trying to insinuate that there is a possibility that Ash has pre-decided the date of her delivery.
Here are lines from the article in Mumbai Mirror, followed by the joint-quote from Aishwarya and Seven Hills Hospital’s spokesperson:

Kanimozhi denied bail, weeps in court; DMK upset, but ties with Congress intact

New Delhi:  Kanimozhi, daughter of DMK chief M Karunanidhi, broke down in court as it became clear that she would not leave jail today. Judge OP Saini who is handling the trial in the telecom scam dismissed her bail application, along with that of seven others. Trial will begin in the 2G case on November 11. 
 

Kejriwal writes to PM, submits cheque for 9 lakh fine

New Delhi:  Arvind Kejriwal, who is the closest aide to anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, has paid the government a fine of nine lakhs that had been imposed upon him by the Income Tax department.

Yeddyurappa will remain in jail today

Bangalore:  Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa will have to wait for at least one more day to know if he can walk out of jail. He has been granted bail by a court in Bangalore in one of the two cases that has landed him in jail. But he cannot leave prison till he gets bail in both cases. The order on the second case will not be out today as the hearing has been adjourned till tomorrow.

Baby's body exhumed in West Bengal after acid controversy

Kolkata:  The body of a baby who died within hours of being born at a hospital in Murshidabad has been exhumed.

There has been considerable controversy surrounding his delivery and death. His mother, Shikha Bibi, was allegedly swabbed down with acid instead of antiseptic after she delivered. She has huge burns on her legs and thighs.  

Govt says 44 deemed universities must be de-recognised

New Delhi:  Two lakh students are likely to need reassurance that their interests will be looked after now that their universities are on the verge of being de-recognised.

China envoy tells Indian reporter to 'shut up' when asked about incorrect map

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New Delhi:  A Chinese company today signed a pact for investing $400 million in Gujarat, but a row erupted when China's ambassador Zhang Yan asked an Indian journalist to "shut up" when he questioned the company's map showing Arunachal Pradesh as a part of China.

Kanimozhi denied bail, breaks down in court

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New Delhi:  Before Kanimozhi entered court this morning, she seemed relaxed and cheerful, as she sat with her mother, husband and young son. The odds were in favour of her getting bail after more than five months in prison for her alleged role in the telecom scam. The CBI, which had contested three earlier bail applications for her, had said a few weeks ago that this time around, it has no objections to her leaving prison. The Supreme Court, which had refused her bail in June, had advised her to try again after charges were framed against her - which happened on October 22. And a section of the Indian law (437 of the Criminal Procedure Code) suggests bail be considered for women, under-16s, and sick people - a clause that her lawyers had invoked.

We had a good, positive meet, says Team Anna after meeting parliamentary panel

  Key members of Team Anna - Arvind Kejriwal, Shanti Bhushan, Kiran Bedi and Prashant Bhushan  - on Thursday, met the parliamentary panel examining the proposed Lokpal Bill. 

New UK visa rules for students will hit Indians hard

London:  Delighted that new stringent student visa rules were "beginning to bite", the UK Home Office on Wednesday said a further tightening of the system was on the cards from April even as British universities said the rules were damaging reputation abroad.

Uttarakhand Governor gives assent to Lokayukta Bill

Dehra Dun:  Just two days after it was passed in the state Assembly, Governor Margaret Alva today gave her assent to the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill, 2011.

The bill was passed by the state Assembly unanimously on Tuesday night following a marathon discussion.

Telecom regulator issues notice to 900 individuals over pesky calls

New Delhi:  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India or TRAI has said it has penalised 15 telemarketers till date and notices have been issued to 900 individuals and phones of 90 people has been disconnected for violating norms put in place to curb pesky calls and SMSes.

Sharad Pawar, Praful Patel meet Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi:  Agriculture Minister and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar today met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the backdrop of his recent controversial comments on the Food Security Act, a legislation being pushed hard by National Advisory Council headed by her.

Metallica concert fiasco: Judicial custody for four

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Petrol prices hiked by Rs 1.82 per litre from midnight

New Delhi:  Oil companies have decided to increase petrol prices by Rs. 1.82 per litre with effect from midnight tonight. This is the fourth hike in prices this year.
 
Petrol will now  cost Rs. 68.84 a litre in Delhi, Rs.71.16 a litre in Chennai, Rs. 73.71 in Mumbai, Rs.71.98 in Kolkata and Rs. 75.64 in Bangalore.
 

Digvijaya Singh faces wrath of BJP workers

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Anna in Delhi, may end his vow of silence

Anna Hazare arrives at Maharashtra Sadan in New
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New Delhi:  Anna Hazare, who has not spoken a word in about three weeks, is expected to end his vow of silence on Friday. Mr Hazare reached Delhi on Thursday night from his village Ralegan Siddhi. He is expected to participate in the parliamentary panel meeting which is holding public hearings on the Lokpal Bill.

Will Yeddyurappa walk out of jail today?

Bangalore:  Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa will get to know today if he can walk out of jail. Yesterday, a court in Bangalore granted him conditional bail in one of the two cases that have landed him in jail. But he cannot leave prison till he gets bail in both cases. The order on the second case will be out today.