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July 19, 2012 4:36 PM

SC seeks responses of Centre, Kerala govt on Italian govt’s plea

The Supreme Court today sought responses of the Centre and the Kerala government on Italian government's plea to quash the ongoing trial of two of itsmarines. They are accused of gunning down two Indian fishermen off the southern state's coast in February this year.A bench of justices Alta...

July 19, 2012 1:48 PM

PM reviews foodgrains stock situation in wake of deficient monsoon

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reviewed the foodgrains stock situation against the backdrop of deficient monsoon so far this year.Food Minister K V Thomas told reporters after the Prime Minister meeting that they reviewed the foodgrains situation, effect of monsoon failure, export, procurement, moder...

July 19, 2012 1:46 PM

Former Principal Secretary to PM Indira Gandhi passes away

Professor Prithvi Nath Dhar, an eminent economist who served as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the 1970s, died in New Delhi here today. He was 94 and died of age-related problems. A professor of Economics in Delhi University for many years, Dhar was one of the founders of the...

July 19, 2012 1:44 PM

Rahul Gandhi: Ready for more pro-active role in Cong 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 1:38 PM

Former Principal Secretary to PM Indira Gandhi passes away

Professor Prithvi Nath Dhar, an eminent economist who served as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the 1970s, died here today. He was 94 and died of age-related problems. A professor of Economics in Delhi University for many years, Dhar was one of the founders of the Delhi School...

July 19, 2012 12:31 PM

Fans bid final goodbye to veteran actor Rajesh Khanna

Millions of fans from across the nation today bid 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 Kapadia...

July 19, 2012 11:15 AM

Rajesh Khanna passes away yesterday

Rajesh Khanna, the actor who became Bollywood's first superstar with a string of movie hits in the seventies, passed away at his Mumbai residence yesterday. His last rites will be performed around 11 am today at the cremation ground in suburban Vile Parle. The 69-year old actor had been battlin...

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