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  • Indo-Pak Commerce Secy-level talks begin

    The India-Pakistan Commerce Secretary-level talks began in New Delhi on Monday, with the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) issue among the main agenda items of the parleys that seek to normalise bilateral trade relations. Pakistan’s Commerce Secretary Zafar Mahmood, accompanied by a team of officials, will hold discussions with his Indian counterpart Rahul Khullar for the […]

    HC asks CBI to speed up probe in Bhanwari Devi case

    Slamming the CBI for the slow pace of investigation in the Bhanwari Devi case, the Rajasthan High Court on Monday gave the investigating agency 10 days to submit its progress report in the mater. Pointing out to the Arushi Talwar case in Noida, the division bench of the court in Jodhpur comprising Govind Mathur and […]

    SC questions a non-IAS officer’s appointment as UP Cab Secy

    Questioning the appointment of Shashank Shekhar Singh, who is not an IAS officer, as Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Secretary, the Supreme Court on Monday said there have to be rules and regulations for such crucial postings. A bench of justices B S Chauhan and T S Thakur said people like Sam Pitroda, who are having expertise […]

    Nehru remembered on 122nd birth anniversary

    The nation today remembered the country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 122nd birth anniversary with President Pratibha Patil and PM Manmohan Singh paying homage to him. Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Singh paid floral tributes to Nehru at Shanti Van, his memorial on the banks of Yamuna in New Delhi on Monday […]

    Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Mayawati govt in UP

    Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Central funds are being diverted in Uttar Pradesh. Terming the state government as corrupt, he took a dig at Mayawati government. He said this while kick starting the Congress party’s campaign in the poll bound state. Addressing a massive rally at Phulpur, the constituency of […]

    Congress suspends Mahipal Maderna; hospitalised due to chest pain

    Sacked Rajasthan Minister Mahipal Maderna, who skipped CBI questioning in the Bhanwari Devi disappearance case on health grounds, has been hospitalised after he complained of chest pain. Maderna was taken to the Mathura Das Mathur Hospital in Jodhpur, by his family members last night after he complained of chest pain. He is admitted to the […]

    Koodankulam Nuclear power plant is ‘very well protected’

    India’s nuclear watchdog AERB has said that the controversial Koodankulam nuclear plant is very well protected while the national disaster management authority which frequently reviews safety measures said that the nuclear plant is designed to withstand earthquakes. Amid concerns over the Koodankulam nuclear power project, the National Disaster Management Authority has said safety measures are […]

    Centre has not thought of extending support to Kingfisher airlines: Vayalar Ravi

    Union Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi on Sunday made it clear that the Centre has not thought about extending any financial support to Kingfisher Airlines, which was facing serious financial crisis. Categorically denying media reports in this regard, Mr Ravi told reporters, the government has not thought about extending financial support to the private airliner. […]

    Plan to set up 550 new senior secondary schools in Delhi

    In view of growing demand, Delhi Government proposes to set up 550 senior secondary schools in the city besides ramping up other educational infrastructure in the city during the 12th Five Year Plan period. In a policy paper submitted to Planning Commission outlining priorities for the 12th Plan period (2012-17), the city government said “massive […]

    India-Pak Comm Secy level talks from tomorrow

    India’s seeking Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status from Pakistan will be the top agenda during the the two-day Commerce Secretary level talks beginning in New Delhi from tomorrow. Pakistan’s Commerce Secretary Zafar Mahmood arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the talks. He has stated that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is supportive of granting […]