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October 14, 2012 8:43 AM

Taliban threatens to target media in Pak for Malala coverage

In Pakistan, the Taliban have threatened media organisation of action for criticising it in the attack on 14 year old Rights Activist Malala Yousufzai. Following the threat, Pakistan government has directed authorities to station heavy contingents of police in areas where important media organizatio...

October 13, 2012 9:00 PM

Congress dismisses allegations against Salman Khurshid

The Congress today dismissed allegations against Law Minister Salman Khurshid as baseless and ruled out the possibility of his resignation saying untruth can not become the basis of crucification. AICC spokesperson Manish Tewari told media persons in New Delhi that Khurshid has already knocked the d...

October 13, 2012 8:49 PM

High global commodity prices risks India's growth & inflation: Chidambaram

After opening up of FDI in retail and raising diesel prices, the Finance Minister Chidambaram says, he plans more changes in capital markets, insurance, banking and infrastructure in the next few weeks. In an interview to a TV channel in Tokyo, he indicated that the Budget for next year will focus o...

October 13, 2012 8:46 PM

No ban on issuing new subsidised LPG connections: Oil PSUs

State-owned oil companies say, there is no ban on issuing new subsidised cooking gas - LPG - connections. The companies said in a statement today new connections are being released after receipt of completed Know Your Customer - KYC - forms and multiple connection check. Those, who are desirous of a...

October 13, 2012 8:44 PM

President asks MPs for amending rules for smooth functioning of Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee today suggested that parliamentarians should explore possibilities of amending rules to ensure that both houses are able to transact routine business.His remarks are significant against the backdrop of parliamentary proceedings being paralysed regularly in the recent past....

October 13, 2012 8:10 PM

IOA President Suresh Kalmadi not to seek re-nomination in IOA's elections

Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi says, he will not seek re-nomination in the IOA's upcomingelections. Hinting at retiring from sports administration, he said that he has decided to make way for a new generation of sports leaders. He said he had served Indian sports for the la...

October 13, 2012 8:09 PM

Govt not to dilute RTI Act at any cost says V Narayansamy

The government says, it will not dilute Right to Informance Act at any cost. The assurance was given by Minister of State in Prime Minister Office, V Narayansamy. He said necessary amendments in the Act will be introduced in the winter session of Parliament but RTI will not be diluted. He was addres...

October 13, 2012 8:08 PM

No ban on issuing new subsidised LPG connections: Oil Companies

State-owned oil companies say, there is no ban on issuing new subsidised cooking gas - LPG - connections. The companies said in a statement today new connections are being released after receipt of completed Know Your Customer - KYC - forms and multiple connection check. Those, who are desirous of a...

October 13, 2012 8:08 PM

Congress dismisseS allegations against Salman Khurshid

The Congress today dismissed allegations against Law Minister Salman Khurshid as baseless and ruled out the possibility of his resignation saying untruth can not become the basis of crucification. AICC spokesperson Manish Tewari told media persons in New Delhi that Khurshid has already knocked the d...

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