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August 13, 2012 10:03 AM

Upgraded version of Aakash to be launched very soon: Kapil Sibal

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has said that an upgraded version of Aakash, the low cost tablet billed as the cheapest computer in the world, will be launched soon. He said, the improved version, Akash 2, is fitted with a faster processor and enhanced battery life among other featur...

August 13, 2012 10:02 AM

Haryana bans food articles containing nicotine & tobacco from Wednesday

Haryana government has decided to ban food articles containing nicotine and tobacco including Gutkha and Pan Masala from Wednesday. This was disclosed by State Commissioner for Food and Drug Administration, Rakesh Gupta in Panchkula on Sunday. Inaugurating workshop on Prohibition of food articles co...

August 13, 2012 10:02 AM

Karunanidhi calls for UN intervention to Sri Lankan problem

The DMK Chief M Karunanidhi has called for UN intervention in providing a permanent solution to the Sri Lankan problem. Addressing the TESO conference in Chennai yesterday, the DMK President said that a long term solution will be a political one, giving equal opportunity to the Tamils living there. ...

August 12, 2012 8:35 PM

BCCC asks TV channels to be cautious while showing violence against women

Broadcasting Content Complaints Council BCCC has asked TV channels to be extra-cautious while showing violence against women. The non-news television industry's self-regulatory body, BCCC has received almost half of the complaints related to obscene scenes during its first year of functioning.I...

August 12, 2012 7:28 PM

PM congratulates Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar

Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has congratulated Sushil Kumar on his winning the silver medal in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling event at the London Olympic. In his message, Dr. Singh said the nation is proud of Sushil Kumar, whose performance was a triumph of dedicated preparation, talent, and m...

August 12, 2012 7:27 PM

Situation improves in BTAD; Sonia, Shinde to visit Assam tomorrow

The situation in violence hit Bodoland Territorial Area District, BTAD has improved as no untoward incident has been reported. Security personnel have also been deployed at 104 fixed pickets. District administrations have closed 101 camps so far. Assam government has ordered a judicial enquiry into ...

August 12, 2012 5:24 PM

Programme on pension to be aired tomorrow

The News Services Division of All India Radio in its weekly "PUBLIC SPEAK" programme tomorrow night will bring you a discussion on "Pension for All". This can be heard on FM Gold Channel and additional frequencies at 9.30 p.m. Listeners can ask questions to the experts sitting in our studio on telep...

August 12, 2012 5:12 PM

Key ministers from the centre visit ailing Deshmukh

Union Minister for Home Mr. Shinde, Union Minister for Health Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad, Maharashtra Governor Mr. Shivaraj Patil, Union Minister of State in PMO Mr.V. Narayanasamy today visited the ailing Union Minister Mr. Vilas Rao Deshmukh at the Global Hospitals in Chennai.Mr. Deshmukh was admitted t...

August 12, 2012 5:12 PM

Indian carriers told to submit intl flight plans by Aug end

Civil Aviation Ministry has asked Indian carriers to submit their international flight plans till 2014 by this month end. The data have been sought to assess the capability of Indian carriers to operate international flights, in terms of their fleet, crew and bilateral rights used. The global operat...

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