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June 10, 2010 1:02 PM

Krishna left for Tashkent to attend SCO summit

The External Affairs Minister Mr. S. M. Krishna has left for Tashkent on Thursday afternoon on a two-day visit. He will attend the six-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, amid speculation that India may be included as a full-fledged member of the regional grouping. <br/>...

June 10, 2010 12:52 PM

Hamid Ansari to visit important monuments in Zagreb today

The Vice President Mr. Mohammad Hamid Ansari would visit the important monuments in the Croatian capital Zagreb today. He would visit the Zagreb Cathedral, St. Marks Church along with the Lotrscak Tower and Strossmayer Promenade. He is scheduled to meet the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Mr. Luc...

June 10, 2010 11:47 AM

Govt indicates Rs 500 cr cap in N-bill could be raised

Government has indicated that 500 crore cap in the event of an accident, proposed in the nuclear liability bill, could be raised. This is part of government's efforts to address concerns of the opposition over the issue. <br/><br/>Indications to this effect have been given b...

June 10, 2010 11:17 AM

Sharad Pawar recovering well after surgery

NCP chief and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is recovering well after undergoing a surgical procedure to remove mouth infection in a Mumbai Hospital. <br/><br/>Maharashtra NCP spokesperson Prakash Binsale said, Pawar is doing fine and he is expected to be in hospital for...

June 10, 2010 11:12 AM

Rajapaksa assures speedy rehabilitation of displaced Tamils

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa assured that he is determined to evolve a political settlement acceptable to all communities along with speedy rehabilitation of displaced Tamils. <br/><br/>Mr Rajapaksam, who is on a four-day visit to India told a delegation of DMK and Cong...

June 10, 2010 11:00 AM

IRDA cancels license of over 4000 insurance agents

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) cancelled the license of 4,261 corporate agents out of the total 7,000 in the country. They are not authorised to sell policies from March 31, this year. <br/><br/>The IRDA, which displayed the names of corporate agents th...

June 9, 2010 9:05 PM

Assam flood: Situation deteriorated, more areas under water

The flood situation in Karimganj district of Barak Valley of Assam has further deteriorated following inundation of new areas including Karimganj town. <br/><br/>In view of the critical flood situation, the district administration has ordered the closure of all the educational in...

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