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March 17, 2010 8:29 AM

More steps will be taken to control inflation, says FM

The Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee today assured the Rajya Sabha that more steps will be taken to control inflation as it continues to remain an area of concern. He cautioned it may go to double digit in March.<br/><br/>Replying the debate on general budget in the House, M...

March 16, 2010 9:04 PM

NSA briefs senior congress leaders on benefits of Nuclear Liability Bill

National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon today briefed some senior Congress party leaders on the benefits of the nuclear liability bill.<br/><br/>With regard to the Opposition attack over the cap on compensation,Mr. Menon told the Congress leaders that the apprehensions were u...

March 16, 2010 9:03 PM

NSA briefs senior congress leaders on benefits of Nuclear Liability Bill

National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon today briefed some senior Congress party leaders on the benefits of the nuclear liability bill. With regard to the Opposition attack over the cap on compensation,Mr. Menon told the Congress leaders that the apprehensions were unfounded as there was provisi...

March 16, 2010 8:33 PM

Firing at ISRO: Chidambaram assures full security

Two persons moving around in a suspicious manner near a key ISRO facility on the outskirts of Bangalore fired at security personnel in the wee hours today after which the guards retaliated but the duo escaped. ISRO sources said the security personnel challenged the two when they found them moving ar...

March 16, 2010 8:31 PM

BJP announces list of new office bearers

BJP has announced the list of new office bearers with a blend of youth and experience. The party also announced a national executive of 121 members and a 12 member Parliamentary board. 33 per cent posts have been given to women in the office bearers list.<br/><br/>Shanta Kumar, K...

March 16, 2010 8:00 PM

Left Parties urge MPs to oppose Civil Nuclear Liability Bill

The left parties have urged Member of Parliament from all parties to oppose the Civil Nuclear Liability bill. They alleged that the whole attempt by the government is to exempt US reactor suppliers from any burden in case of accidents while Indian taxpayers will have to pay for it.<br/>&#0...

March 16, 2010 7:41 PM

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 13 members

Rajya Sabha today bade farewell to 13 members retiring next month after completing their tenure.<br/><br/>The Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh joined Chairman Mr. Hamid Ansari in lauding their services. <br/><br/>AIR Correspondent reports, Union Ministers A K ...

March 16, 2010 7:41 PM

SC to hear Jayalalitha's plea on disproportionate assets case on Friday

The Supreme Court today decided to hear on Friday AIADMK Supremo Jayalalitha's plea seeking quashing of proceedings against her in a 14-year-old disproportionate assets case.<br/><br/>The former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has challenged last Wednesday's order the Karnata...

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