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October 10, 2012 11:22 AM

H’bad bio-diversity conference: Contact groups being set up

Contact groups are being set up at the ongoing bio-diversity conference in Hyderabad to achieve consensus among member countries on the issues related to climate change and mobilization of financial resources. UN spokesperson David Ainsworth told media this morning that these groups will strive for ...

October 10, 2012 8:11 AM

Chidambram leaves on for Japan to attend meet of World Bank & IMF

Finance Minister P. Chidambram has left on an official tour to Tokyo, Japan to attend Annual Meetings of World Bank and IMF. He will also attend BRICS Finance Ministers' and G 24 Ministerial Meeting also during his visit. The Finance Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with Finance Ministers ...

October 9, 2012 8:44 PM

Govt not to proceed for time being with disinvestment of RINL

Government has decided not to proceed for the time being with the disinvestment of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). An official statement, however, said, the Government remains committed to the Disinvestment Programme and will evaluate the decision in due course keeping in view all the relevant...

October 9, 2012 8:39 PM

CAG plays vital role in addressing issues of good governance: FM

The Centre today expressed its willingness to work with CAG to erase the impression of adversaries in an attempt to restore trust and confidence in all institutions. Addressing a Comptroller and Auditor (CAG) conference in the national capital, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said, the official audit...

October 9, 2012 8:37 PM

Sonia calls for severe punishment for crimes like rape

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi today said perpetrators of barbaric crimes like rape must be severely punished. Ms Gandhi said this after meeting the family of a dalit teenaged girl, who immolated herself after being allegedly gang-raped in Jind in Haryana . She said those guilty of such heinous crimes...

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