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June 2, 2010 1:04 PM

South African President Jacob Zuma arriving today

South African President Jacob Zuma to arrive Mumbai this evening on a three-day visit to India. He has nearly 200 top businessmen and more than half a dozen ministers accompanying him. In Mumbai, Mr. Zuma, in his maiden visit to India will interact with the Indian business community and push for enh...

June 2, 2010 12:24 PM

Govt. to set-up National Social Security Fund

The government is contemplating to set-up a National Social Security Fund. An initial corpus of 1,000 crore rupees are proposed to be earmarked for the fund to take care the interests of workers in the unorganised sector. Releasing the first year report card of UPA 11,the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan...

June 2, 2010 12:01 PM

Deep depression formed over Arabian Sea likely convert into cyclone

The deep depression formed over Arabian sea near Naliya in Kutch may convert into a cyclone and hit the coastal line of Gujarat in next 36 hours. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that the State Desaster Management team have been put on high alert. <br/><br/&#062...

June 2, 2010 11:51 AM

Congress accepts verdict of West Bengal with all humility: Pranab

Finance Minister and West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee chief Pranab Mukherjee admitted that Congress has performed poorly in the West Bengal municipalities elections. Speaking to reporters in Delhi today, Mr Mukherjee said the party accepts the verdict of the people with all humility. <br/...

June 2, 2010 9:23 AM

President of Seychelles visiting India

India and Seychelles are expected to sign number of agreements during President James Alix Michel's visit. <br/><br/>Mr. James reached New Delhi on Tuesday night on a three-day visit. The visit is aimed at expanding the security and anti-piracy cooperation between the two co...

June 2, 2010 9:19 AM

President's rule has been imposed in Jharkhand

President's rule has been imposed in Jharkhand. Home ministry sources confirmed that Mrs.Pratibha Devisingh Patil gave assent to the union cabinet's reccommendation to this effect. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that the state Assembly, however, has been kept in su...

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