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July 19, 2012 8:56 PM

Rahul Gandhi: Ready for more pro-active role in party, govt

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said that he was ready for a more pro-active role in the party and the government. He, however, maintained that the final decision will be taken by the leadership. He said, the decision has been taken but the timing is upto the leadership. He told this t...

July 19, 2012 8:43 PM

Vice President Poll: Jawant Singh NDA candidate to file nomination tomorrow

The National Democratic Alliance, NDA candidate for the post of Vice President Mr Jawant Singh will file his nomination papers before the Returning Officer for Vice Presidential Poll and Secretary General of Lok Sabha Mr. T K Viswanathan tomorrow at 12.30 PM in the Parliament House. Tomorrow is the ...

July 19, 2012 8:30 PM

Govt to SC: Auction cannot be made only route as it can be counterproductive

Insisting that there cannot be a straitjacket formula for distribution of natural resources, Government today told the Supreme Court that auction cannot be made the only route as it can be counterproductive.Attorney General G E Vahanvati, who commenced the arguments on the merits of the Presidential...

July 19, 2012 8:29 PM

Fans bid farewell to veteran actor Rajesh Khanna

Millions of fans from across the nation today bade a tearful farewell to the original superstar of Hindi Cinema -- actor Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai. Thousands of people lined up on the the roads as Rajesh Khanna's body was carried away to the cremation ground in a glass casket covered with flowers.

July 19, 2012 7:42 PM

DOT extends deadline till July 30 for auctioneer selection schedule

The Department of Telecom ,DOT, has extended the deadline by ten days till the 30th of this month for submission of bids by potential auctioneers that will manage the spectrum auction. A DOT release says, as per the new dates, a potential auctioneer will have to submit a bid by the 30th July instead...

July 19, 2012 6:29 PM

Fin Min ask PSBs not to accept bulk deposits beyond 15%

The Finance Ministry has asked public sector banks not to accept bulk deposits beyond 15 per cent of total deposits to improve asset-liability management. This was informed by the Secretary Department of Banking and Financial Services D K Mittal on the sidelines of a meeting of the Federation of Ind...

July 19, 2012 6:28 PM

Govt: To get to bottom of violation of safety compliance by HSBC's staff

The Government today said it will get to the bottom of the alleged violation of safety compliance by HSBC's staff in the country against money laundering and terrorist financing. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Home Secretary R.K Singh said that government will...

July 19, 2012 5:44 PM

Fans bid final goodbye to veteran actor Rajesh Khanna

Millions of fans from across the nation today bade a tearful adieu to the original superstar of Hindi Cinema -- actor Rajesh Khanna. The legendary actor's son-in-law Akshay Kumar and grandson Aarav performed his last rites at the Vile Parle crematorium in Mumbai today. The actor's wife Dimple Kapadi...

July 19, 2012 5:08 PM

Govt to set up Project Clearance Board for speedy one time clearances

The government has decided to set up a Project Clearance Board for speedy one time clearances, including security, to oil and gas projects. It is to be set up on the lines of Foreign Investment Promotion Board-FIPB .The Board will include representatives from the Ministries of Home, Defence, Environ...

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