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  • PM asks CBI to investigate corruption cases without any fear or favour

    Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate corruption cases without any fear or favour in a speedy manner. After inaugurating the CBI headquarters in the national capital, Dr. Singh asserted that the central agency should bring guilty to book irrespective of their positions. “CBI should act without fear […]

    62 dead on Syria ‘rage day’; US imposes sanctions

    Security forces killed more than 62 people in Syria as tens of thousands of protesters rallied for a “day of rage” after Friday prayers demanding the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian human rights group Sawasiah said it had the names of a total 62 people killed during protest in Deraa, Rustun, Latakia, Homs and […]

    Asian countries need to address growing gender inequality in labour market says ILo

    Asian countries, including India, need to address the growing gender inequality in the labour market by increasing quality employment options for women. The ILO report released today ahead of World Labour Day said 45 percent of the vast productive potential of Asian women remains untapped, compared to just 19 percent of men. The largest gender […]

    Focus to achieve nine percent growth rate in GDP says Mos for Planning

    Highlighting the objectives of the 12th Five Year Plan to be finalised by the Planning Commission, Minister of State for Planning Ashwini Kumar said that the focus is to achieve inclusive and above nine percent growth rate in GDP. Briefing reporters in New Delhi today, Mr. Kumar said that generating more employment in the manufacturing […]

    CPI(M) demands judicial probe in Purulia arms drop case

    The CPI(M) today demanded a judicial probe into Purulia arms drop case alleging gross negligence of the then Central government in handling the same. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, party general secreatary Prakash Karat said the arms drop was meant to destabilise the then Jyoti Basu government in West Bengal. The party also demanded […]

    10 pilots report for work after AI ultimatum, Delhi HC initiates contempt proceedings against striking pilots

    Ten pilots have reported to work after Air India ultimatum to the agitating pilots to resume duties by five this evening. According to Air India Sources, the management is preparing a list of pilots who are not on duty without any intimation and will initiate action against them tomorrow morning. Earlier in the day, the […]

    Veteran film maker K. Balachander wins prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2010

    K. Balachander, the veteran film maker has been selected for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010 for his outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award carries a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees and a shawl. It is given on the recommendations of a […]

    ALTEN Group strengthens its global presence with its foray into India

    Bangalore: ALTEN Group, a leading European Engineering Consulting Group headquartered at Paris, today announced its foray into India with the acquisition of Chennai & Bangalore -based Calsoft Labs. The acquisition includes all tangible and intangible assets and retention of management, employees & customers of Calsoft Labs. Calsoft Labs now a 100% owned subsidiary, will retain […]

    International meet on Fire, Safety, Security kicked off in Delhi today

    New Delhi : Introduction of every new technology together it brings in new threats. Computers brought viruses, malware. Compact Discs(CDs) corruption of data storied in it, oil rigs spillage, ships sink when come close to harbour.  So there is no area which is threat free.  Preparedness to handle threats is the best way to ensure […]

    TVS Motor revenues grow 42% in FY ’10- ’11

    Bangalore: Strong and complete product portfolio enabled TVS Motor Company to consolidate and achieve its stated guidance numbers of two million two wheelers during the year April 2010 to March 2011. New products, which were introduced during the year, were well received in the market, while current products gained momentum. The company witnessed expansion in […]