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  • China’s major microblogs suspend comment functions after spreading rumors

    China : In China, two major microblogging sites have suspended comment functions after they were punished for allowing rumors to spread. Chinese authorities have closed 16 websites and detained six people responsible for fabricating or disseminating online rumors. The State Internet Information Office and Beijing police yesterday said that those websites were closed for spreading […]

    President,PM greet nation on Ram Navami’s eve

    New Delhi : The President and the Prime Minister have greeted people on the eve of Ram Navami. In her message, the President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil wished that the festival inspires all countrymen to serve humanity with dedication and devotion. Dr. Manmohan Singh in his message, said the festival is a celebration of Lord […]

    Pay more in AC-1, AC-2 classes from tomorrow

    New Delhi : The new railway fares will come in to force from tomorrow. Railways have revised passenger fares in AC-First Class, AC-2 Tier, Executive Class and First Class. But, there is no change in the fares of other classes. The new fares in these classes will be applicable to all types of trains. It […]

    Indian Navy to operate 2 nuclear submarines

    New Delhi : Indian Navy will soon operate two nuclear submarines. India is set to induct the Russian ‘Nerpa’ nuclear submarine next week. DRDO Chief V K Saraswat said in New Delhi today that the indigenous nuclear under-water vessel – INS Arihant – will also be launched for operations in the near future. He said […]

    India gives over $ 4 million to UNDEF

    New Delhi : India has given over four million dollars to the UN Democracy Fund – UNDEF. This brings up its total contribution to 30 million dollars since the Fund was launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the then US President George Bush in 2005 for promotion of democratic values. India’s Permanent Representative to […]

    Jaya takes Sasikala back in AIADMK

    Chennai : AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha has revoked the suspension of erstwhile close confidante Sasikala from the primary membership of the party. In a statement issued in Chennai today, Jayalalithaa said she accepted the explanation given by Sasikala that she had severed links with her relatives, who by their […]

    RBI calls for greater focus on state finances

    Mumbai : The Reserve Bank of India has called for greater attention on structural issues confronting state finances in the country. Releasing a publication today which focuses on the study of budgets of state finances, the RBI said there is need for greater focus on structural issues confronting state finances, particularly for those states that […]

    Jet fuel ATF to cost more

    Mumbai : Jet fuel – ATF – is to cost more. State-owned oil firms have decided to hike Aviation Turbine Fuel – ATF – price by about 3 per cent. This will come in to force from midnight tonight.

    Court extends custody of six Adarsh accused to April 3

    Mumbai : A special court in Mumbai on Saturday extended the custody of six accused in the multi-crore Adarsh Society scam by four days to April 3. The CBI sought their remand claiming that some Southern Command Army officers were also suspected to be involved in the case and the agency wanted the accused to […]

    Myanmar prepares to vote with Suu Kyi poised for win

    Myanmar : Myanmar was making final preparations on Saturday for polls seen as a test of the military-dominated regime’s reforms, in which opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is standing for the first time. Many polling stations in the 45 constituencies spread across the country were already set up for the Sunday vote, which the […]