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    PM to review progress of infra projs today

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will conduct a first quarter (April-June) review on the progress of five infrastructure sectors, including roads, railways and power, vis-a-vis the targets fixed by the Plan panel in a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. “The Prime Minister would review the first quarterly report of the five infrastructure targets prepared by the Planning […]

    International

    China for strengthening of military cooperation with Myanmar

    China on Wednesday sought firming up of the military cooperation with its close ally Myanmar, whose top leader Gen Than Shwe held talks with President Hu Jintao in Beijing on issues like defence and infrastructure development. “This year marks the 60th anniversary of China-Myanmar relations. Your visit comes at a very special moment. This shows […]

    International

    Decks cleared for Rajapaksa to run for third term

    Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday passed a key constitutional amendment to lift a two-term limit for a president, paving the way for Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for a third tenure amid a split in the main opposition party which boycotted the proceedings. The Constitutional Reforms Bill, referred to as the 18th amendment, was passed by […]

    Breaking News

    BSE Sensex in green

    The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange fell 104 points, 0.6 per cent in early trade, on profit-booking and weak Asian markets today. But the Sensex later rebounded, and stood 17 points, or 0.1 per cent in the green, at 18,662, a short while ago. Other Asian markets in Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, […]

    National

    In Maharashtra, two people arrested in Pune German Bakery blast case

    In Maharashtra, two persons have been arrested in connection with German Bakery blast in Pune which took place in February this year killing 18 persons. RDX along with bomb making equipment were recovered from them. This was disclosed by Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil to media persons in Mumbai today. He said, anti-terrorist squad […]

    International

    Int’l Literacy Day Celebrated in Nepal

    On the occasion of the International Literacy Day, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) issued a press release here Wednesday revealing that more than 4.5 million women in Nepal still cannot read and write, keeping many of them marginalised and poor. In Nepal, literacy remains an elusive target despite widespread efforts to address […]

    News

    Tamil actor Murali is dead

    Tamil film actor Murali died in Chennai on Wednesday following a heart attack, his family said. The 46-year old Murali, who had acted in over 100 films, complained of chest pain Wednesday morning and was rushed to a private hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. He is survived by his wife and two sons, […]

    International

    About 800 Inmates Escape after Gunmen Storm Prison in Northern Nigeria

    About 800 inmates escaped from a prison in northern Nigeria after gunmen stormed the prison on Tuesday, media reports said on Wednesday. Unknown gunmen on Tuesday stormed a federal prison in northern Nigeria’s Bauchi State where members of an extremist Muslim group were held. Authorities said the attack was aimed at setting free some of […]

    National

    HC leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani arrested in Srinagar

    Hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani was on Wednesday arrested from his Hyderpora residence on the outskirts of the city as a preventive measure. “Geelani has been arrested under sections 107 (under which any person can be placed under arrest who instigates a crowd which may lead to law and order problem) and […]

    National

    3-month old President’s Rule in Jharkhand set to end

    Jharkhand Governor M O H Farooq has recommended lifting of the three-month-old President’s rule in the state, after newly elected BJP legislative party leader Arjun Munda staked claim to form the government. The Jharkhand Governor, who spoke to Home Minister P Chidambaram, sent his report to the Centre last night recommending revocation of Central rule […]

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