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December 6, 2012 2:04 PM

Shinde convenes All Party meet on Dec 28th to discuss Telangana issue

The Centre has convened a meeting of Andhra Pradesh political parties on 28th of this month to discuss the Telangana issue. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said that he has given the assurance to MPs from the Telangana region who met him earlier in the day.

December 6, 2012 1:43 PM

PM calls for timely implementation of ongoing projects in the country

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has directed for timely implementation of ongoing projects in Railways, Roads, Highways and Shipping sectors. Dr. Singh who reviewed the performance of the ongoing projects set strict implementation time lines well before 2013 Union budget. Our correspondent reports, th...

December 6, 2012 1:43 PM

PM calls for timely implementation of ongoing projects in the country

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has directed for timely implementation of ongoing projects in Railways, Roads, Highways and Shipping sectors. Dr. Singh who reviewed the performance of the ongoing projects set strict implementation time lines well before 2013 Union budget. Our correspondent reports, th...

December 6, 2012 1:30 PM

India calls for intensified global efforts to promote breastfeeding

India today called for intensified global efforts to promotebreastfeeding. Addressing the World Breastfeeding Conference in New Delhi, Women and Child Development minister Krishna Tirath said, the key to successful breastfeeding is proper education and change of behaviour and mindsets. The minister ...

December 6, 2012 1:23 PM

Shinde confident of winning vote in RS over FDI

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has expressed confidence of winning the trust vote in the Rajya Sabha over the FDI issue. Talking to reporters outside Parliament House, he said it is not a matter of internal politics. He criticised the Opposition for bringing in the CBI in the matter. Mr. Shinde s...

December 6, 2012 12:09 PM

Govt: Indian atomic power reactors are best & safest in world

The government has said Indian atomic power reactors are the best and the safest in the world. Replying to supplementaries during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State in the PMO, V. Narayanasami said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has certified that all the 20 atomi...

December 6, 2012 12:07 PM

Pak Parl delegation visits LS

A Pakistani Parliamentary delegation visited the Lok Sabha today. Speaker Meira Kumar welcomed them. Later, the delegation watched the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha. The delegation members were welcomed by Chairman Mohd. Hamid Ansari.

December 6, 2012 11:42 AM

LS adjourned till noon

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 12 noon. As soon as the House met for the day, the Speaker took up the question hour. But soon thereafter one BSP member waved a black flag in protest against the happenings in Ayodhya on this day in 1992. He was joined by an MIM member. The BJP members strongly...

December 6, 2012 9:37 AM

Nation pays homage to Ambedkar on 57th death anniversary

Nation pays homage to the Architect of Indian Constitution, Bharat Ratna Dr. B. Ambedkar on his 57th death anniversary today. A number of functions are being organised to mark the occasion also known as Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Elaborate security arrangements have been made in and around Shivaji Park g...

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