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October 25, 2010 1:54 PM

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again in Poonch sector of J&K

In yet another incident of cease-fire violation, Pakistani troops resorted to indiscriminate firing on forward Indian posts in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir last night.Official sources said, Pakistani troops resorted to heavy firing in which one army jawan was killed. ...

October 25, 2010 1:54 PM

Campaigning for 3rd phase of Bihar Assembly elections end on Tuesday

The campaigning for the third phase of Assembly elections in Bihar will end on Tuesday. 48 constituencies will go to polls in this phase on Thursday. Stalwarts of different political parties including Lal Krishna Adwani,Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, Senior Janata Dal ( united) leader and ...

October 25, 2010 1:48 PM

Civil nuclear energy, security, economic issues to dominate PM-Kan talks

Cooperation in civil nuclear energy, security and economic issues are expected to dominate the summit talks between Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan in Tokyo on Monday afternoon.Apart from the announcement of the conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive ...

October 25, 2010 1:33 PM

53 percent polling recorded in 2nd phase of Bihar Assembly election

In Bihar, defying Maoists' threat, a large number of people exercised their franchise during the second phase of assembly elections. AIR correspondent reports that around 53 per cent polling has been recorded in this phase. 45 constituencies went to polls in this phase on Sunday.Briefing the me...

October 25, 2010 12:55 PM

SC adjourns hearing in Vodafone tax case

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing in the tax case against Vodafone to 15th of next month. The telecom company sought time to go through the 11 thousand two hundred and eighteen crore tax notice sent by the Income Tax department. Vodafone submitted before the court that it received the ta...

October 25, 2010 12:12 PM

Army Commanders’ Conference underway in New Delhi

The Army Commanders' Conference is in progress in New Delhi. It was declared open by Defence Minister A.K. Antony. The five-day event will review the security situation, emerging challenges, options and strategies. Issues pertaining to operational logistics to include infrastructure development and ...

October 25, 2010 12:12 PM

PM to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday

The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is arriving in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday on the second leg of his three nation tour. Indian High Commissioner in Malaysia, Mr Vijay Gokhle in an exclusive interview to AIR said that the two countries are expected to announce the conclusion of Comprehensive Economic Co...

October 25, 2010 9:57 AM

Army Commanders’ Conference begins in New Delhi today

The Army Commanders' Conference will begin in New Delhi today. Defence sources say, the five-day event will review the security situation, emerging challenges, options and strategies.Issues pertaining to operational logistics to include infrastructure development and modernization are the other high...

October 25, 2010 9:56 AM

Army Chief reiterates his stance against any dilution of AFSPA in JK

The Army Chief General V K Singh has reiterated his stance against any dilution of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir.He told a news agency that any such move would mean playing into the hands of separatists who were using it as a beating stick. He also dis-favoured any...

October 25, 2010 9:56 AM

Rajasthan govt to procure Bajra at Rs 880 per quintal

Rajasthan government has decided to procure Bajra or Millet at the Minimum Support Price of 880 rupees per quintalRajasthan government has decided to procure Bajra or Millet at the Minimum Support Price of 880 rupees per quintal from the 1st of next month. A decision to this effect was taken at meet...

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