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November 20, 2012 7:13 PM

Pawar: FDI in retail in interest of farmers, consumers

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said that FDI in retail sector is in the interest of the farmers and consumers across the country. Mr Pawar was interacting with media reporters after inaugurating the seventh national conference on "Krishi Vigyan Kendras 2012" in the Punjab Agricultural...

November 20, 2012 7:12 PM

NDA for voting provisions against govt's decision to allow FDI in Retail

The National Democratic Alliance will bring a motion under the voting provisions against the government's decision to allow FDI in Retail during the ensuing winter session of parliament. Briefing media persons after a meeting of the NDA leaders in New Delhi, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasa...

November 20, 2012 6:44 PM

Govt campaign Swabhimaan helps create banking services in 74,000 habitations

The financial inclusion campaign of Central Government, called Swabhimaan has helped create banking services in 74,000 habitations with a population of over 2000 in the country. Under the campaign about 3.16 crore new bank accounts were opened till March this year.The agenda note released by the Min...

November 20, 2012 6:22 PM

India adds 22 commodities in list of items for border trade with Myanmar

India has added 22 commodities such as agricultural tools, bicycle, coal and garments in the list of items for border trade with Myanmar to boost the two-way commerce between the neighbours. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a public notice that existing arrangements for import and...

November 20, 2012 6:12 PM

43rd edition of International Film Festival of India starts in Goa

The 43rd edition of the International Film Festival of India began at Panaji in Goa this evening. Noted cine-actor Akshay Kumar inaugurated the 10-day cinematic extravaganza by lighting a traditional lamp in the distinguished presence of Goa Governor Mr. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, Chief Minister Mr. Manoha...

November 20, 2012 6:07 PM

43rd edition of International Film Festival of India starts in Goa

The 43rd edition of the International Film Festival of India began at Panaji in Goa this evening. Noted cine-actor Akshay Kumar inaugurated the 10-day cinematic extravaganza by lighting a traditional lamp in the distinguished presence of Goa Governor Mr. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, Chief Minister Mr. Manoha...

November 20, 2012 6:01 PM

Akshay Kumar to inaugurate Goa IFFI at Panaji this evening

The 43rd edition of the International Film Festival of India began at Panaji in Goa this evening. Noted cine-actor Akshay Kumar inaugurated the 10-day cinematic extravaganza by lighting a traditional lamp in the distinguished presence of Goa Governor Mr. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, Chief Minister Mr. Manoha...

November 20, 2012 6:01 PM

NE records higher per cent in reading leisure books as against rest of country

Reading leisure books among youth in the North eastern region recorded a higher 43 per cent as against the national average of 25 per cent. Releasing the follow up report of National Youth Readership Survey in New Delhi, Human Resource Development Minister M. M Pallam Raju said, it was heartening to...

November 20, 2012 5:58 PM

BJP leader Sinha demands resignation of Gadkari

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha today demanded resignation of party President Nitin Gadkari over corruption charges againt him. Mr Sinha said Gadkari should immediately step down saying whether he is guilty or not is not the issue. He said the issue is that all those who are in public life should b...

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