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  • India, Canada to discuss civil nuclear coop, ways to increase trade

    Civil nuclear cooperation, ways to step up bilateral trade and economic ties are some of the issues expected to be discussed during the meeting between visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday. Harper, who arrived in Agra on Sunday on a six-day visit to India, flew […]

    Kerala lifts ban on eggs, poultry from Tamil Nadu

    The Kerala government has lifted the ban on eggs and poultry from Tamil Nadu on Monday, according to Tamil Nadu poultry farmers association. The poultry farmers of Namakkal region were badly affected by the ban imposed on poultry and eggs by Kerala, suspecting bird flu. The ban was imposed last week after reports of bird […]

    Prez confers Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh awards

    The President Mr Pranab Mukherjee today conferred the Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh awards for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 at a function organised at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The eighth award for the year 2005 was jointly given to the Mizoram Hmeithai (Widows) Association and the People’s Forum, Bhubaneswar for providing services to destitute […]

    Antony asks Air Force for early completion of inquiries on air crashes

    The Defence Minister, AK Antony has asked the top brass of Indian Air Force to complete all pending Court of Inquiry proceedings into air accidents as early as possible and to take appropriate remedial measures so that the possibility of future accidents are minimized. Addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to his Ministry […]

    EC transfers 4 Collectors, 4 IPS officers in Gujarat

    In an attempt to ensure free and fair elections in Gujarat, the Election Commission has directed the state government to transfer four Collectors and as many IPS officers with immediate effect. Among the four Collectors replaced are those of Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Dahod and Tapi. The Superintendents of Police in Jamnagar and Patan, besides Deputy Commissioner […]

    Congress demands apology from BJP for Gadkari comments

    Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tiwary on Monday slammed the BJP president Nitin Gadkari for his controversial remarks over Swami Vivekanand and asked the main opposition party to apologise to the people of India. Clarifying his remarks, BJP president Nitin Gadkari said that he has not compared Swami Vivekanad to anyone. He has only said […]

    Taj corridor case: HC dismisses petitions against Mayawati

    The Allahabad High Court today dismissed petitions against Bahujan Samaj party chief Ms Mayawati in the Taj Corridor case. The Lucknow bench of the court also dismissed the petitions against her cabinet colleague Naseemuddin Siddiqui. Passing the order, the bench comprising justices Imtiyaz Murtaza and Ashwani Kumar Singh said all petitions were devoid of merit […]

    Bhupen Hazarika’s first death anniversary: Thousands pay tribute

    In Assam, thousands of people paid tribute to legendary music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika today on his first death anniversary. Religious prayers, procession, cultural programme and plantation are being organized to mark the occasion across the state. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi also paid floral tribute to Dr. Hazarika at Jalukbari in Guwahati where he was […]

    Irom Sharmila completes 12 yrs of indefinite fast

    Irom Sharmila, Manipur’s Iron Lady, today completed 12 years of indefinite fast demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Ms Sharmila, who is force-fed through the nose to keep her alive began her fast till death after ten persons, including a boy who received the national bravery award, were shot dead in […]

    Govt plans to achieve around 55,000 MW power generation over next 5 yrs

    The government today said, it plans to achieve around 55 thousand Megawatt (MW) power generation over the next 5 years. Speaking at a conference in New Delhi, New and Renewable Energy Secretary, Gireesh B. Pradhan said government is encouraging foreign investors to set up renewable power projects on build own and operate basis with 100 […]