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December 3, 2012 6:13 PM

FinSer secy D K Mittal given additional charge of Disinvestment Dept

Secretary in the Department of Financial Services D K Mittal has been given additional charge of the Disinvestment Department. An official statement said, the additional charge is for a period of two months .The current secretary in the Disinvestment department Mohammad Haleem Khan retired on Novemb...

December 3, 2012 4:58 PM

Parl adjourned till tomorrow in honour of ex PM I.K. Gujral

Both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day today as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral who passed away on Friday.Making an obituary reference in the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari said in the passing away of Mr. Gujral the country has lost a veteran fre...

December 3, 2012 4:51 PM

'India can diplomatically do something' in Norway child abuse case: Ravi

India can diplomatically do something in the alleged child abuse case involving an Indian couple in Norway. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Monday said, government can diplomatically do something.AIR correspondent reports, the couple - Chandrasekh...

December 3, 2012 4:32 PM

Modernisation of Chinese Navy cause of concern, says Navy Chief

Navy Chief Admiral D K Joshi made it clear that India will protect its interests in the disputed South China Sea, even if it means sending forces there. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Monday, Admiral Joshi said the modernisation of Chinese Navy is truly impressive and actually a major...

December 3, 2012 4:32 PM

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI Director

Senior IPS officer Ranjit Sinha on Monday took over as the new CBI Director and said he would lay special emphasis on addressing delays in execution of Letters Rogatory and improving forensic capabilities of the agency.Addressing the media after assuming charge, Sinha said he was aware of challenges...

December 3, 2012 4:31 PM

No poll code violation by announcement of cash transfer scheme: Govt

Government said it had not violated any election code of conduct in connection with its ambitious direct cash transfer scheme as it was announced in the budget speech by the then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on Monday, Telecom minister Kapil Sibal said direct ...

December 3, 2012 1:54 PM

Mayawati’s party opposed to FDI, to decide on voting in parl on issue

BSP supremo Mayawati has said her party is opposed to FDI in multi-brand Retail but will decide on voting in parliament on the issue only on the floor of the house. Keeping her cards close to her chest Ms. Mayawati said her party will have to consider whether to vote with the communal forces.Address...

December 3, 2012 1:41 PM

Lankan navy captures 37 Indian fishermen, 5 boats off Pulmoddai

Sri Lankan navy today captured 37 Indian fishermen and 5 boats off Pulmoddai. They have been detained at the Navy camp in Trincomalee for further questioning. Speaking to All India Radio, Navy Spokesperson Commander Kosala said that the fishermen would be handed over to Harbor Police for further leg...

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