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October 1, 2012 9:42 PM

Five terrorists killed in encounter in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, five suspected militants were killed today in an army encounter in Kangan area of Ganderbal district. Defence spokesman Lt Colonel J S Brar said in Srinagar that they are trying to ascertain the identity of the slain militants. Police sources said, the militants were believed t...

October 1, 2012 9:39 PM

India ratifying Nagoya Protocol on Biodiversity

India ratifying Nagoya Protocol on BiodiversityIndia is in the process of ratifying the Nagoya Protocol on Biodiversity which largely speaks about providing access and benefit sharing on resources. In the meantime, the country has made some provisions in the legislation to take precautions while dea...

October 1, 2012 7:40 PM

Book publishing training course begins in Goa

A two week training course in Book publishing began at Panaji in Goa today. Chairman of Goa Kala Academy Mr. Vishnu Wagh inaugurated the course Organized jointly by National Book Trust, India, New Delhi in association with Directorate of Art and Culture, Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library an...

October 1, 2012 7:37 PM

President stresses need to protect Older Persons

President Pranab Mukherjee has said there is an urgent need to mainstream issues concerning the aged and ageing in India. He said the needs and requirements of the elderly should not be overlooked by the society. The President was speaking at a function in New Delhi today on the occasion of Internat...

October 1, 2012 7:36 PM

No rethink on FDI in retail sector: Anand Sharma

Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma today asserted that UPA government had taken the decision on allowing FDI in retail sector with conviction and clarity and there will not be any rethink on it. Addressing a gathering of Congress supporters in Delhi today Sharma lambasted the BJP for trying to mis...

October 1, 2012 7:33 PM

Centre’s guidelines for GAAR implementation by October end

The Centre today said that the guidelines for implementation of General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) will be finalised by the Income Tax department by the end of this month. Talking to reporters in New Delhi today the Finance Minister P Chidambaram said GAAR rules will be first vetted by the Law Mini...

October 1, 2012 7:26 PM

Malik to face trial for terror attack at Delhi HC

A Delhi court today paved the way for trial of Wasim Akram Malik for his alleged role in the terror attack at the Delhi High Court last year, framing charges against him under the anti-terror law. The court said there was prima facie evidence to frame charges against Malik under the Unlawful Activit...

October 1, 2012 7:25 PM

President urges to imbibe wisdom from Gandhiji’s thoughts

President Pranab Mukharjee has emphasized the need to imbibe wisdom from Gandhiji's thoughts and actions to address the present day problems that confront the nation and the society. In his message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, Mr. Mukharjee said Gandhi's message of truth and non-violence needs to b...

October 1, 2012 6:32 PM

Govt. committed to conserve wildlife & ecosystems

The government is committed to conserve the country's unique wildlife, forests and its variety of ecosystems. In his message on the occasion of Wildlife Week, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh called upon the people, especially the young, to join in the noble endeavour of conserving and protecti...

October 1, 2012 6:03 PM

Trinamool Congress opposes Centre’s FDI policy

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has criticized the UPA government's policy on allowing Foreign Direct Investment in the retail sector. Addressing a rally in New Delhi today, she said that her party will continue to oppose the hike in diesel prices and cap on subsidized cooking gas cyli...

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