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December 2, 2012 1:13 PM

National Security Advisor Menon arrives in Beijing

National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon arrived in Beijing today for wide-ranging talks on bilateral ties, including the vexed border issue. During his three-days stay Mr. Menon would be meeting some of the new leaders elected during last month's Congress of the ruling Communist Party of Ch...

December 2, 2012 1:11 PM

Centre plans to set up All India Institute of Homoeopathy

The government has planned to set-up an All India Institute of Homoeopathy during the 12th Five Year Plan. It has also taken several steps to promote and popularise homoeopathic treatment and medicines in the country. The Under Graduate and post Graduate seats at National Institute of Homoeopathy Ko...

December 2, 2012 1:09 PM

1083 candidates remain in fray for 2nd phase of polling in Gujarat

In Gujarat, total 1083 candidates remain in fray after the scrutiny of nomination papers for second phase of polling in 95 Assembly constituencies. 291 nomination papers out of total 1374 were rejected during the scrutiny. Final picture of contest will be clear by tomorrow evening after the last dat...

December 2, 2012 12:38 PM

India likely to sign MLAT in criminal matters with Israel, Nepal

India is likely to sign Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, MLAT in criminal matters with Israel and Nepal among other countries to facilitate easy access in investigation of crime and service of Letters Rogatory. The Ministry of Home Affairs said in reply to an RTI query, the MLAT facilitates mutual as...

December 2, 2012 12:37 PM

Training programme launched for strengthening maritime security

Government has started a special training programme for fishermen and coastal villagers to strengthen the maritime security and safety. The programme has started in more than 200 villages along western coastline. During the training, fishermen and coastal villagers are learning to monitor the moveme...

December 2, 2012 12:02 PM

Face criminal proceedings if cheque gets dishonoured due to sign mismatch: SC

The Supreme Court has said, a person may face criminal proceedings if a cheque issued by him gets dishonoured on the ground that his signature does not match the specimen signature available with the bank. The apex court, however, said that in such cases, the account holder must be given a notice an...

December 2, 2012 11:46 AM

Congress to hold Chintan Shivir from Jan 18 in Jaipur

The brainstorming session (Chintan Shivir) of Congress will be held in Jaipur from January 18th to 20th to discuss political and economic situations. It will also seek new ideas ahead of the next Lok Sabha elections.AICC General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi told reporters in New Delhi yesterday that o...

December 2, 2012 11:43 AM

Suspected IM operative chargesheeted in Jama Masjid blast case

The Delhi Police has charge-sheeted a suspected Indian Mujahideen operative for his alleged role in the Jama Masjid blast-cum-shootout case. The Special Cell of Delhi Police filed a supplementary charge sheet against Kamaal Hassan alias Bilal, also an accused in Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium ...

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