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June 1, 2010 8:17 PM

Antony reviews security situation

The Defence Minister Mr. A.K.Antony today reviewed all dimensions of security situation. The review meeting comes close on the heels of the home minister's indication that the cabinet committee on security, CCS, may revisit its anti-maoist policy.<br/><br/>Defence Ministry s...

June 1, 2010 7:04 PM

DU VC Pental clears doubts about semester system

Hailing outstation candidates as the strength of the University, Delhi University Vice Chancellor, Deepak Pental today said that a centrally funded University cannot be expected to cater to a specific region only. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters in New Delhi, he cleared all doubts...

June 1, 2010 7:02 PM

EC to hold zonal conference on "Innovative Management of Election"

The Election Commission of India will hold a two-day zonal conference on "Innovative Management of Election" for the North Eastern States including Sikkim in Guwahati from tomorrow. <br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in Guweahati today, Director General, Informatio...

June 1, 2010 6:49 PM

New holistic tribal development policy

A new policy for holistic development of tribal areas of the country is on the anvil. The Tribal Affairs Ministry will soon submit to Union Cabinet a proposal for approval to this effect. This was disclosed today by the Minister of Tribal Affairs, Mr. Kantilal Bhuria while inaugurating a workshop on...

June 1, 2010 6:49 PM

Gujarat HC upheld POTA court verdict on Akshardham terror attack

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the POTA court verdict awarding death sentence to three convicts for the 2002 Akshardham terror attack, which claimed 32 lives. <br/><br/>The division bench of Justices R M Doshi and K M Thakar, while pronouncing the judgment, rejected the appeal...

June 1, 2010 6:49 PM

Union Cabinet approves President’s rule in Jharkhand

The Union Cabinet has recommended President's rule in Jharkhand after the resignation of Chief Minister Shibu Soren ahead of a trust vote in the Assembly. The Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi this morning, however, recommended to the President to keep ...

June 1, 2010 6:43 PM

Ajmer dargah blast accused send to 14-day judicial custody

A district court in Jaipur today sent Lokesh Sharma, an accused in the 2007 Ajmer dargah blast case, to 14-day judicial custody.<br/><br/>Chief Judicial Magistrate awarded judicial custody to Sharma after ATS presented him in his court on completion of police remand.<br/&#06...

June 1, 2010 6:43 PM

14 member National Advisory Council constituted

A 14 member National Advisory Council has been constituted. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has nominated 14 persons as Members of the Council in consultation with the Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. <br/><br/>Prominent among them are Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, MP, Dr. Ram Dayal Mu...

June 1, 2010 6:42 PM

Registration of pilgrims for Amarnath yatra to start from June 5

Registration of pilgrims for annual Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir which would commence from July one will start from June 5 and Registration will be done through 121 designated branches of Jammu and Kashmir bank across the country.<br/><br/>This was stated by Chief Executiv...

June 1, 2010 6:41 PM

CPI(M) reiterates demand to dismiss Raja

CPI (M) today reiterated its demand to dismiss the Telecom Minister from the Union Cabinet for allegations of corruptions in the 2G spectrum scam. <br/><br/>Party leader Sitaram Yechury told reporters in New Delhi today that it will facilitate an impartial probe into the alleged ...

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