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September 8, 2010 2:12 PM

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...

September 8, 2010 1:58 PM

Jharkhand Governor sends report to Centre on political situation in the state

Governor of Jharkhand M.O.H. Farook has sent a report to the Centre about the present political position in the state. This follows the claim staked by BJP to form the Government with the support of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), All Jharkhand Student Union (AJSU), JD(U) and two Independent MLAs. Mr....

September 8, 2010 1:19 PM

SC upheld land acquisition policy of UP government

The Supreme Court today upheld the land acquisition policy of the Uttar Pradesh government for development of projects alongside the Yamuna Expressway connecting the national capital with Agra. A bench comprising Justices V S Sirpurkar and Cyriac Joseph dismissed the appeal filed by some farmers who...

September 8, 2010 1:13 PM

CVC prepares Draft Anti-Corruption Strategy

The Draft Anti-Corruption Strategy prepared by the Central Vigilance Commission, CVC, calls for tackling the menace of corruption at political, social and economic level for robust and inclusive growth and transparent governance in the country. The final draft of the strategy put in public domain st...

September 8, 2010 12:45 PM

India seeks Canadian investment in food processing sector

India has sought investment from Canada in the country's food processing sector. Addressing over 50 top executives of Canadian companies at a function in Toronto, Minister for Food Processing Industries Subodh Kant Sahai said,it would enhance global food security. Later Mr.Sahai told PTI that h...

September 8, 2010 12:23 PM

Govt. says, bumper Kharif crop following good monsoon

The government says, there will be a bumper Kharif crop following good monsoon. In a brief chat with AIR correspondent, the Agriculture Secretary P.K. Basu said, output estimates for the crop will be available by the mid of this month. He however said it is not possible to predict whether the output...

September 8, 2010 12:20 PM

India-Poland renew cultural exchanges and invigorate economic and defence ties

India and Poland have renewed a pact for promoting cultural exchanges and decided to invigorate their economic and defence ties. The pact was inked after the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh held delegation-level talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk .The two leaders discussed a wide range ...

September 8, 2010 9:38 AM

Rain continues to lash several parts of northern India

Monsoon continues to remain active in north India with light to heavy rainfall drenching some of the states. Torrential rain hampered the normal life in Uttarakhand today including Char-Dham Yatra route. AIR correspondent reports that many other highways and link roads are blocked at different place...

September 8, 2010 9:16 AM

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil visiting Laos and Cambodia

The President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil will visit Laos and Cambodia on a state visit from Thursday. The visit is aimed at reaffirming India's pursuit of a closer and continuing partnership with the countries of ASEAN region as part of the Look East policy. The President will hold discussions wit...

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