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July 5, 2010 1:58 PM

Court defers order on CBI's move to withdraw Bofors case

A Delhi court today deferred the pronouncement of its order on a plea by an advocate opposing CBI's move to withdraw the two-decade-old Bofors pay-off case against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi.<br/><br/>Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja posted the matter...

July 5, 2010 1:19 PM

Monsoon advances to parts of north India

Monsoon has advanced to parts of north India bringing heavy rain which led to a significant drop in temperature and gave respite to people from hot and humid conditions. After a delay of over a fortnight, the south-west monsoon descended over parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Chandigarh while the seas...

July 5, 2010 1:02 PM

Sixth batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath?

In Jammu and Kashmir, Sixth batch of 3,094 pilgrims today left Baghwati Nagar Yatri Camp for the Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas under tight security cover. <br/><br/>Escorted by security personnel, a fresh batch of 3,094 pilgrims, including 738 women, 111 childre...

July 4, 2010 8:58 PM

Indian economy poised to grow by double digits in two-three years:PM

The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said the Indian economy is poised to grow by double digits in the next two-three years, having successfully weathered the impact of the global downturn. <br/><br/>Addressing a function organised by Merchants' Chamber of Uttar Pradesh ...

July 4, 2010 8:58 PM

Kashmir valley returns to normalcy

Life in the Kashmir valley returned to normal after eight days of disruption. Baring Ananantnag town there is no curfew in any part of the valley.<br/><br/>Public transport service resumed and shops reopened. In Srinagar people were seen purchasing essential commodities. However,...

July 4, 2010 8:57 PM

Deora terms 'Bharat Bandh' call as unjustified

The Petroleum Minister Mr. Murli Deora has termed Bharat Bandh call given by Opposition Parties tomorrow as unjustified. In a press release issued in New Delhi today,he said this is nothing more than misleading the people as these Parties have been instrumental in notifying the deregulation of the p...

July 4, 2010 8:56 PM

Kashmir: Situation in Srinagar limping back to normalcy

In Kashmir valley, situation in Srinagar is gradually limping back to normalcy. Public transport service was restored today partially after 8 days.<br/><br/>Curfew from the interior parts of city was also withdrawn. Many shops were open today and people were seen buying essential...

July 4, 2010 6:25 PM

CPIM calls for comprehensive law against honour killings

CPIM has called for a comprehensive law against honour killings. Expressing deep concern over the continuing phenomenon of such killings, the Party's Polit Bureau demanded firm action against those who are responsible for honour killings. <br/><br/>The CPIM, which concluded ...

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