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October 26, 2012 12:48 PM

National Conference on Ageing in New Delhi next month

Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry will hold a two-day 'National Conference on Ageing' in New Delhi next month. A senior official from the Ministry said that the Conference will be aiming to empower senior citizens and take stock of the social, financial and health issues faced by the...

October 26, 2012 12:47 PM

Spanish King Juan Carlos 1 accorded ceremonial reception

The Visiting King of Spain Juan Carlos 1, was accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourts of Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. The King, who is on a four-day State visit to India also paid tributes at Rajghat, the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi. Later in the day, King Juan Carlos 1, who is accompani...

October 26, 2012 10:12 AM

India-Spain talks on bilateral relations today

India and Spain will hold talks in New Delhi today to deepen bilateral relations and further strengthen the existing mutual economic and trade activities. The two countries are also expected to sign key agreements for increased bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual need and expertise. The visitin...

October 26, 2012 10:07 AM

Microsoft launches latest version of Windows 8

Microsoft has launched the latest version of its flagship operating system Windows 8, which is designed to work across PCs, tablets as well as smartphones.Windows 8 can be controlled using touch (with tablets) and with mouse and keyboard (desktops).Talkng to reporters in New Delhi on Thursday,Micros...

October 26, 2012 10:05 AM

Court reserves order on Zakia's plea in Ahmedabad

A local court in Ahmedabad has reserved its order for October 30 on a plea filed by Zakia Jafri, wife of the slain former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri.She has sought more time to file protest petition against the closure report of special investigation team which gave clean chit to Gujarat Chief Minister...

October 26, 2012 10:03 AM

EC relaxes norms for Model Code of Conduct

Election Commission has relaxed the norms for enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) with regards to seizure of more than Rs 2.5 lakh cash intransit.Chief Election Officer, Ahmedabad Vijay Nehra said this while addressing the media in the city on Thursday. He said from now on, farmers and busine...

October 26, 2012 10:01 AM

Joint drill off Mumbai coast by Indian & US naval forces

Indian and US naval forces have come together to carry out a joint drill off the coast of Mumbai. The three-week-long exercise between the two countries codenamed INDIAEX 2012 started on October 19 and is scheduled to get over by November 13.Cooperation between the US submarine rescue system and Ind...

October 25, 2012 9:35 PM

SC asks HCs to use discretionary power with utmost care

The Supreme Court today asked High Courts to use their discretionary power with utmost care. The apex court also very strongly criticised High Courts usurping powers of Lower courts by passing and interfering with orders for granting or refusing bail. Taking strong exception to Allahabad High Court&...

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