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  • “I am satisfied with the result”: Yeddyurappa

    Karnataka CM B S Yeddyurappa has expressed satisfaction at the ruling BJP’s showing in the zilla panchayats polls and said the results are beyond the party’s expectations. “The results of Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections have vindicated people’s support to our government’s development programmes. They have given a befitting reply to the baseless allegations of […]

    CPI (M), BJP demand investigation into Bofors case

    CPI (M) has urged the government to investigate and act upon the Bofors case without any let-up. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the party has alleged that the report of Income Tax Tribunal on the Bofors case makes it evident that there is no check against corruption in high places within the government. […]

    9411 candidates clear Combined Defence Services Examination

    A total of 9411 candidates have cleared the Combined Defence Services Examination held in September last year. The results of the written examination were announced today by Union Public Service Commission, UPSC. The result can be accessed from the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in and also PIB website www.pib.nic.in. Candiates who have cleared the written exam will […]

    Sensex sheds 62 pts over rate hike concerns

    The BSE benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 90 points in the opening trade on Tuesday, extending its four-session gaining streak on sustained buying by funds and retail investors, in tandem with firming trend on other Asian bourses. The BSE benchmark Sensex today closed over 62 points down amid concerns that the central bank is likely […]

    Significant decline in incidents of crime in Delhi: Govt

    The Government has said the crime rate in the national capital has declined significantly due to improved policing. “The universally accepted measure of the incidents of crime is ‘number of crimes per 100,000 population. The total number of crimes recorded in Delhi in 1999 was 58,701. In subsequent years it declined marginally,” Home Minister P […]

    Haryana Govt approves Rs 15.30 cr for flood-affected areas

    Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda has approved Rs 15.30 crore under a special package for the flood-affected areas in municipal councils and committees of Bhiwani, Kaithal and Sonipat districts. Under the special package for the flood-affected areas, a total of Rs 40 crore had been earmarked during the current financial year, an official spokesman said […]

    Coastal security immediate agenda of Govt: Antony

    Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday said coastal security has become the “immediate agenda” of the government in view of pirate attacks on ships and patrolling has been intensified along vulnerable areas by the Navy and Coast Guard. “In earlier days, we considered our coastal region more secure. But that is history. Fourteen ships […]

    Envi Ministry’s final decision on Adarsh in a week

    The Environment Ministry will take a final decision on the fate of the controversial Adarsh Housing Society in Mumbai within a week. The Ministry on Tuesday held the final oral hearing and asked the society to give a written submission. “Hearing is over and a final decision will be taken within a week,” said a […]

    ULFA must give up sovereignty demand for lifting of ban: Govt

    The Assam government has said ULFA will have to give up its demand for sovereignty and use of violence before the ban on the outfit was lifted. “ULFA will have to formally give up its demand for sovereignty and abjure violence before steps can be taken to revoke the ban,” Assam Health minister Himanta Biswa […]

    Diggy releases records of Karkare call, wants Patil’s apology

    Congress leader Digvijay Singh has produced record of the conversation the slain ATS chief had with him on 26/11 and sought apology from Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil and all others who had dubbed him a “liar”. Singh on Tuesday released the details of the call records he obtained from BSNL’s Bhopal office at a press […]