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March 6, 2010 7:58 PM

India temporarily suspends its medical mission in Kabul

The Indian Medical Missions in Kabul has been suspended temporarily. But all other missions in Herat, Kandahar, Jalalabad and Mazar-e-Sharif are functioning normally. <br/><br/>Responding to queries by reporters, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash said the Indian ...

March 6, 2010 7:40 PM

India rejects third party mediation in dealing with Islamabad

Rejecting any third party mediation in dealing with Pakistan, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has asserted that dialogue is the only way forward to resolve the issues. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Manmohan Singh said that the...

March 6, 2010 6:51 PM

High time to turn towards use of alternative sources of energy: Farooq

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah has said that it is high time that people should turn towards the use of the alternative sources of energy rather than depending on the energy generated by fossil fuels. <br/><br/>Speaking in a book release function a...

March 6, 2010 5:52 PM

Indian Mujahideen terrorist arrested in Uttar Pradesh

Main accused in the September 2008 Delhi serial blasts, Salman alias Chhotu of the banned Indian Mujahideen out fit has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh. He was also wanted for his alleged involvement in blasts in Kutchery premises in Varanasi,Faizabad and Lucknow on November 23, 2007, Batla house enc...

March 6, 2010 4:40 PM

NCP to extend its full support to Women's Reservation Bill

Nationalist Congress Party will extend its full support to Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. Stating this party's National General Secretary and MP Tariq Anwar said at Katihar today that the demand for sub-quota in the bill for other backward community was not justified as there was ...

March 6, 2010 2:11 PM

Threat to bulk carrier M V Melina averted

Naval authorities at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi have said that the reported threat to bulk carrier M V Melina off the coast of Lakshadweep has been averted and the vessel is safe. However, Navy Ship INS Sujata, which was dispatched to assist the vessel, will escort her to safe waters.<...

March 6, 2010 2:04 PM

Govt to take all practical steps to curb price rise: PM

The Prime Minister has said that all practical steps will be taken to address the rising food prices. Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks in the two Houses, Dr Manmohan Singh said that the government is concerned over the issue and is working to overcome the twin impact of monsoon failure...

March 6, 2010 2:01 PM

Govt to take all practical steps to curb price rise: PM

The Prime Minister has said that all practical steps will be taken to address the rising food prices. Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks in the two Houses, Dr Manmohan Singh said that the government is concerned over the issue and is working to overcome the twin impact of monsoon failure...

March 6, 2010 1:44 PM

President addresses golden jubilee celebrations of IIT Kanpur

The President, Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil today said, that basic research, laboratory and experimental facilities and intellectuals resources are required to keep pace of scientific and technological development of the country. Addressing golden jubilee celebrations, of the Indian Institute of T...

March 6, 2010 1:43 PM

PM reaffirms commitment to women’s empowerment

Reaffirming the government's commitment to women empowerment, the Prime Minister today said the government is moving towards providing one third reservation of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislatures. He said the government is also increasing the number of reserves seats in Panchayats an...

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