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  • US apologises to Kalam for frisking incident

    The US has apologised to former President A P J Abdul Kalam for subjecting him to frisking at New York’s JFK Airport, an incident that had provoked sharp reactions from India which threatened retaliatory action. In a written apology to Kalam and the Indian government, the US said, “Appropriate procedure for expedited screening of dignitaries […]

    26 new trains to be operational in a week

    Railways have announced commencement of 26 new trains including one Shatabdi, three Rajya Rani and two Kavi Guru Express in keeping with the announcement during the Rail Budget. In the Railway Budget 2011-12, the government announced introduction of 132 new trains, extension of 33 trains and increase in frequency of 22 existing trains. “Of these, […]

    Bhanwari case: Congress suspends Mahipal Maderna

    The Congress on Saturday night suspended sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna, a suspect in Bhanwari disappearance case from the primary membership of the party. Maderna, who was grilled by CBI for two consecutive days but skipped questioning in connection with the case on Saturday citing ill-health, was suspended by Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) President […]

    Not putting blind faith in Gilani: PM

    Asserting that he is not putting blinding faith in his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani for pushing bilateral dialogue, PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday said Pakistan’s armed forces were on board on the peace process. He said India wanted to strengthen the hands of the civilian government in Pakistan and that Gilani, whom he met […]

    Kingfisher assures not more than 3 planes will be out of use: DGCA

    Directorate General of Civil Aviation has said Kingfisher Airlines have assured it that at any given point of time not more than three of their aircraft would be out of use and maintained the govenment is keeping an eye on whether airlines were using their slots. Pointing out that Kingfisher Airlines has sent a reply […]

    Bihar govt. orders prosecution of 11 tainted officers

    The Bihar government has ordered the prosecution of 11 tainted officers in the state. It includes a former DM, two Block Development Officers ,two engineers and six other officials of different departments. AIR Patna correspondent reports that the officers allegedly involved in corrupt practices were mainly associated with the Indira Awaas Yojana,Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and […]

    Today is National Public Service Broadcasting day

    The National Public Service Broadcasting day is being observed today. Talking about the importance of public broadcasting, Prasar Bharati Chairperson Mriral Pande said that public broadcasting is of great importance in countries like India. All India Radio will broadcast live at 3 pm, the function from the premises of Broadcasting House, to commemmorate the 64th […]

    26 new trains to be operational in a week

    Railways have announced commencement of 26 new trains including one Shatabdi, three Rajya Rani and two Kavi Guru Express in keeping with the announcement during the Rail Budget. In the Railway Budget 2011-12, the government announced introduction of 132 new trains, extension of 33 trains and increase in frequency of 22 existing trains. “Of these, […]

    Notificaiton issued for implementation of Majithia Wage Boards

    The Govt has issued the notification for implementation of Majithia Wage Boards’ recommendations for increase in the salaries and allowances of journalists and non-journalists of newspapers and news agencies. “The Ministry has notified Wage Boards recommendations,” a senior Labour ministry official said in New Delhi on Friday. The Union Cabinet had on 25th October approved […]

    Biggest ever gem from diamond mines at Panna unearthed

    National Mineral Development Corporation, NMDC, has unearthed a 37.68 carat diamond, the biggest ever gem produced from the diamond mines at Panna in Madhya Pradesh. The experts have valued this gem between 2.5 and 5 crore rupees. NMDC officials said, the white rough diamond in octahedron shape is of “good quality”. The mining major’s Mumbai-based […]