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Business

CCEA approves OVL’s $1 bn Azerbaijan acquisition

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved ONGC Videsh Ltd’s acquisition of stake in an Azerbaijan oilfield for 1.001 billion dollars.The CCEA headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved OVL acquiring US energy major Hess Corp’s 2.7213 per cent stake in the Azeri, Chirag and the deep water portion of Guneshli fields […]

Entertainment

‘Vishwaroopam’: Kamal thanks Jayalalithaa, rules out SC move for now

Clutching on to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s statement, actor Kamal Haasan on Thursday virtually ruled out moving the Supreme Court for now, saying he was thankful to Jayalalithaa’s offer to break the impasse over Vishwaroopam. The 58-year-old actor was asked whether he would move the apex court against the Madras High Court order, staying release […]

National

Puducherry Minister gets 4-year jail for using proxy to write SSLC exam

Former Minister of Puducherry, Mr. Kalyanasundaram has been convicted and sentenced to four years imprisonment for allegedly using a proxy to write the SSLC examination. Pronouncing the judgement on Thursday, Tindivanam Judicial Magistrate I, Ms. Saritha slapped a fine of Rs. 5 thousand also.

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SC dismisses plea against TN govt’s decision to shift assembly

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea challenging the AIADMK government’s decision to shift Legislative Assembly-cum-Secretariat complex back to its old building at Fort St. George in Chennai. A bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir refused to set aside the state government’s decision which was taken after AIADMK came back to power in […]

International

New round of peace talks will be held with Kachin rebels: Myanmar

Myanmar has confirmed that a new round of peace talks will be held with Kachin rebels. Presidential spokesmsn Ye Htutu confirmed the peace talks after Kachin rebels agreed they could take place in eastern Shan state’s Panghsang. These will be hosted by another insurgent group, the United Wa State Army which has its headquarters there. […]

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Cabinet approves proposed amendments in Regional Rural Bank Act

The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to the proposed amendments in the Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Act to enhance authorized and issued capital to strengthen their capital base. The term of the non official directors appointed by the Central Government is proposed to be fixed not exceeding two years. The proposed amendments will […]

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ICC Women’s WC: Kamini’s ton sets up big win for India in WC opener

India rode on opener Thirush Kamini Murugesan’s maiden century to thrash West Indies by 105 runs in their opening Group A match of the ICC Women’s World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday. Kamini scored 100 off 146 balls to become the first Indian eve to notch up a century in 50-over World Cup as the […]

Information Technology

NIIT Technologies successfully launches CCTNS in Jharkhand

Chennai : NIIT Technologies Ltd. , a leading global IT solutions organization today announced the successful launch of the ambitious Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) in Jharkhand. The programme will empower Jharkhand Police force with real-time crime and criminal information across the state with a view to enhance security and improve service to […]

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Gartner Says Through 2016, Federated Single Sign-On Will Be the Predominant SSO Technology, Needed by 80 Percent of Enterprises

Mumbai : A well-executed single sign-on (SSO) strategy reduces password-related support incidents and provides users with improved convenience and more-efficient authentication processes, according to Gartner, Inc. A sound SSO strategy will give users fewer reasons to write down passwords. However, one password providing access to all in-scope systems can lead to compromised access to those […]

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New Delhi World Book Fair to resuscitate India’s indigenous literature!

New Delhi: If you have been craving to read about India’s folk and tribal literature but haven’t been able to lay your hands on any good book, the upcoming New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 beginning on February 4 is a must-visit. The 7-day long event, which is being organized by National Book Trust, India […]