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September 29, 2012 9:11 PM

Iraqi FM proposes direct talks between Syrian rival groups

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has proposed to broker direct talks between the Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian regime to find a way out of the 18 month long conflict in the country. He said that the proposed plan would be taken forward by Lakhdar Brahimi, the new UN Special envoy on S...

September 29, 2012 8:57 PM

Justice Altamas Kabir sworn in as new CJI

Justice Altamas Kabir has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India. President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office to Justice Altamas Kabir at a glittering swearing in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan this morning. Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,...

September 29, 2012 8:36 PM

10-Day Ganeshotsav celebrations conclude

'Anantchaturdashi' - the day marking the end of the 10 day long Ganeshotsav celebrations is being celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervour. Several small and big Ganesh idols are being immersed at 88 immersion points amidst tight security in the Mumbai today.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporat...

September 29, 2012 8:31 PM

PM condoles Brajesh Mishra’s death

The Prime Minister has condoled the death of the country's first National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra saying the nation has lost a towering pillar of its strategic community. Mishra, who would have turned 84 today, died on Friday night.In a condolence message, Dr.Manmohan Singh expressed hi...

September 29, 2012 8:30 PM

Congress rules out mid-term poll

Congress has ruled out mid term polls saying the UPA Government will complete its full term till 2014. Congress leader Rajiv Shukla said in Kanpur that mid-term polls will remain an unfulfilled dream of the opposition parties.Shukla also denied that the UPA government is in any danger due to Trinamo...

September 29, 2012 8:30 PM

SC judgment should not be interpreted – BJP

BJP says, there should be no attempt by the union ministers to interprete the Supreme Court judgement on natural resources allocation to justify their wrong policy decisions. Party spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said, it should also be not used to malign constitutional authorities.

September 29, 2012 8:30 PM

South Tamil Nadu coast under security ring of the 3 Forces

The entire south Tamil Nadu coast has come under the security ring of the three forces of the country with the inauguration of Army-Navy communication centre at Rameswaram, Tamilnadu today. The centre will help defence forces in monitoring the entire Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar and adjoining coastal ar...

September 29, 2012 8:28 PM

Home Secy. seeks sound criminal justice system

Union Home Secretary R K Singh has called for a sound criminal justice system in the country to maintain peace and harmony. He said a stable transparent system of justice is necessary to attract investment as foreign entrepreneurs are keen to invest in India. He was speaking at a function in New Del...

September 29, 2012 8:28 PM

Kargil to come up on world tourism map

Kargil is to come up on the world tourism map. Necessary infrastructure will be developed in the district. Kargil Development Authority has submitted a proposal for this for an amount of about eight crore rupees to the Centre for approval.This was informed at a meeting of senior officials chaired by...

September 29, 2012 5:41 PM

ECGC earns record premium

Export Credit Gurantee Corporation has earned a record 1000 crore rupees premium in the year 2011-12. This is the maximum it achieved since its inception in 1957. The corporation has settled claims of more than 700 crore rupees during this year.Disclosing this to media in Jalandhar, the Chairman of ...

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