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October 26, 2012 9:08 PM

Kingfisher to use own resources to fund its revival

Beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines, which has resolved a 26-day deadlock over salary dues with its employees, on Friday told aviation regulator DGCA that it would use its own resources to fund its revival.At a meeting with DGCA Chief Arun Mishra, Airline CEO Sanjay Aggarwal informed him that at present...

October 26, 2012 8:50 PM

Centre to provide subsidy to states importing pulses

The Centre has decided to provide 20 rupees per kilogram subsidy on the import of pulses to the states. It will be paid to the designated importing agencies up to a maximum of the number of BPL card holders in a particular state.The move comes in wake of mismatch between demand and supply of pulses,...

October 26, 2012 8:49 PM

Economic growth, job essential for all C’wealth countries: Narayanasami

Government says, steady economic growth and job creation is essential for all Commonwealth countries. This provides the means for delivering essential services and strengthening national resilience.Addressing the 3 day Biennial Conference of Commonwealth Association of Public Administration and Mana...

October 26, 2012 8:12 PM

Dara fake encounter case: HC asks Rathore to surrender

Rajasthan High Court has ordered former BJP Minister Rajendra Rathore, currently chief whip of the BJP legislature party, to surrender before a trial court for his alleged involvement in the infamous fake encounter of bootlegger Dara Singh. The Court also set aside the trial court's order of Ma...

October 26, 2012 7:11 PM

New Delhi disapproves Ferrari's support for Italian naval guards

New Delhi has disapproved of Formula One team Ferrari's decision to race with the Italian navy flag on their cars at Indian Grand Prix as a gesture of solidarity towards its marines facing trial in India over murder charges.Talking to the media in New Delhi on Friday, Ministry of External Affai...

October 26, 2012 6:21 PM

Gadkari charges serious: Congress

The Congress today said, the corruption charges against the BJP President Nitin Gadkari are of serious nature. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Congress spokesman Rashid Alvi said it was unfortunate that senior BJP leaders who are aspiring for the Prime Ministership have openly supported Gadkari.M...

October 26, 2012 5:45 PM

Idul-Azha or 'Eid-e-Qurban' to be celebrated tomorrow

Idul-Azha or 'Eid-e-Qurban' will be celebrated in the country tomorrow with all the fervour and gaiety. This is a festival of 'Offering' or 'Qurbani' and is celebrated by the Muslims on the tenth day of the last month of Islamic calender 'Zil-hijja'.AIR Luckno...

October 26, 2012 5:38 PM

NHRC directs magisterial probe into suicide of bonded labourer

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has directed the Patiala District Magistrate to inquire into alleged suicide of a bonded labourer and threat to his family to become bonded laboures against unpaid debt.Taking suo moto cognizance of media reports, the Commission issued a notice to the DM t...

October 26, 2012 2:37 PM

Infant mortality comes down in India

The overall infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has come down to 44 in 2011 as against 47 in 2010. According to latest figures released by the Registrar General of India, the infant death count per 1000 live births for rural areas dropped by three points from 51 to 48 while in urban areas it ...

October 26, 2012 2:35 PM

SC: Courts should be cautious in implicating family members in dowry cases

The Supreme Court has said that family members of a man should not be implicated in a dowry case just because their names have been mentioned in the complaint without any specific allegation levelled against them. The apex court said that courts should be cautious in implicating family members as th...

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