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September 8, 2012 9:46 PM

India, Pak agree to adopt forward-looking approach in normalising ties

India and Pakistan have agreed to adopt a forward-looking approach in normalising their ties, recognising the need to speedily bring perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack to justice.Both External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar emphasised the need for th...

September 8, 2012 9:34 PM

No question of bypassing 26/11 Mumbai terror attack issue: Krishna

India today said that there is no question of bypassing the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack issue when it talks of not being hostage to the past in terms of a dialogue with Pakistan.Talking to Indian journalists accompanying him to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said that Mumbai issue is ...

September 8, 2012 9:33 PM

India celebrates International Literacy Day

The international Literacy Day observed on Saturday. The objective of this day is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.This year the theme of this day is Literacy and Peace. Various programmes including Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and Saakshar Bharat are being i...

September 8, 2012 9:06 PM

Pak media describe Krishna's visit as a milestone

Media in Pakistan in general and Urdu press in particular have described External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna's visit to Pakistan as a milestone.On the day, when the two countries are to hold crucial talks and ink pacts like new visa regime, the press said the relationship has reached a miles...

September 8, 2012 8:07 PM

Azad surprises over Opposition’s attempts to stall monsoon session

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Gulam Nabi Azad expressed surprise over attempts of the Opposition parties to stall monsoon session of Parliament.Addressing a Press Conference in Bangalore on Saturday, he said, the Opposition usually seeks time to discuss issues, but in the coal allocat...

September 8, 2012 8:06 PM

Andhra Pradesh gets “Shakshar Bharat Literacy Award”

In Lucknow, the best "Shakshar Bharat Literacy Award" for the state was given to Andhra Pradesh by union Human resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal.Vice President Hamid Ansari and Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav were also present.Sarguja of Chhattisgarh was awarded with best district for literacy...

September 8, 2012 1:18 PM

Daughters sold for food Bengal, NHRC seeks report

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today issued notices to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal in connection with the allegations, that a woman was forced to sell her three little daughters for Rs 155 as they did not had food for...

September 8, 2012 1:18 PM

NHRC seeks report in Sivakasi explosion

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today sought a report from the Tamil Nadu Government on the explosion in a fireworks factory in Sivakasi earlier this week.About 38 people were killed and more than 50 injured in the incident. Taking a cognizance of media reports, the commission has asked ...

September 8, 2012 1:16 PM

India celebrates International Literacy Day

The international Literacy Day is being observed today. The objective of this day is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. This year the theme of this day is Literacy and Peace.Literacy contributes to peace as it brings people closer to attaining individu...

September 8, 2012 11:31 AM

PM assures of ‘corrective action’ on Coalgate

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said issues raised in the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report over coal block allocation would not be "swept under the carpet" and necessary "corrective action" would be taken.Talking to media persons outside Parliament after both Houses adjourned sine ...

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