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September 29, 2012 5:40 PM

Karnataka files fresh petition on release of Cauvery water

Karnataka Government has filed a fresh petition before Cauvery River Authority to stay its September 19th order to release 9000 Cusecs of water to Tamilnadu everyday. The decision was taken after Chief Minister Jagadish Shetter held a meeting with floor leaders of the assembly in Bangalore today.Bri...

September 29, 2012 5:28 PM

No rolling back of economic decisions: PM

The Prime Minister has defended the economic reform process saying it will continue. Dr.Manmohan Singh said reforms are not once-for-all process and government will do everything possible in the interest of the nation.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Justic...

September 29, 2012 1:24 PM

Will work with neighbouirs to maintain peace: Krishna

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has said that India sought peace and prosperity in South Asia and was determined to work with its neighbours to defeat the scourge of violent extremism, which has taken root in the region.Addressing students and faculty at Ivy league Brown University in Rhode Is...

September 29, 2012 1:09 PM

Let’s ensure WMD’s aren’t misused: India

India has called on the international community to join forces to ensure weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and sensitive technologies do not fall into the hands of terrorists and non-state actors.Participating in a high-level meeting on 'Countering Nuclear Terrorism' on the sidelines of t...

September 29, 2012 1:07 PM

Ex-diplomat Brajesh Mishra passes away

The last rites of Brajesh Mishra, country's first National Security Adviser, will be held on Monday in New Delhi. His mortal remains will be consigned to flames at the Lodhi Road Crematorium.Mishra, who would have turned 84 today, was declared brought dead at the Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj ...

September 29, 2012 1:04 PM

India to give visa on arrival to Buddha followers

The Centre has said all countries having Lord Buddha followers would be given facility of visa on arrival. Inaugurating a two day International Buddha Conclave at Varanasi today, Union Minister of Tourism Subodh Kant Sahai said tourists coming from abroad were being provided maximum facilities to pr...

September 29, 2012 1:04 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 12:18 PM

Biodiversity soon to be key in environment clearance

The Centre has said that conservation of biodiversity would be soon made criteria for environment clearance to industrial and mining projects.Talking to the media in New Delhi, Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan asserted that she would make efforts to integrate it both at the environmental as w...

September 29, 2012 12:17 PM

Justice Altamas Kabir sworn in as new CJI

Justice Altamas Kabir has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India. Justice Kabir was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan today.

September 29, 2012 11:56 AM

Passport to cost more now

Procuring a passport will be costlier from the October 1. An External Affairs Ministry statement said the Government had decided to increase the Passport and related services fees from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 under the normal category and from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500 under the Tatkal scheme.For Indian cit...

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