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July 8, 2012 1:48 PM

RBI takes initiative to spread awareness about counterfeit notes

In an initiative to spread awareness among public about counterfeit notes, the Reserve Bank of India has launched a website explaining ways to detect fake and counterfeit notes.The website www.paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in provides a visual presentation on ways to identify counterfeit notes of 10, 20, 50...

July 8, 2012 1:34 PM

Assam: Flood situation in Dhemaji district remains grim

The flood condition in Dhemaji district continues to be grim as surging water has flooded 330 villages. Official sources said that 124 people have died in flood and landslides so far. Flood water also damaged 2 lakh 55 thousand hectare of crop lands.AIR correspondent reports that the recent flood wh...

July 8, 2012 12:21 PM

Bollywood actor Dara Singh is critical

Wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood and Silver screen actor Dara Singh is in a very critical condition at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in suburban Mumbai. The 83 year old veteran actor who is best known for his portrayals of Hanuman and Bhima in films and TV serials was admitted to e...

July 7, 2012 8:45 PM

Bailable warrant against Anbumani Ramadoss

A Delhi court today issued a bailable warrant against former Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss after he failed to appear before it in a case of allegedly allowing a medical college to go ahead with admissions without having sufficient resources.Special CBI Judge Talwant Singh issued bailable warrant...

July 7, 2012 5:34 PM

SC quashes DA case against Mayawati

The Supreme Court has quashed a 'nine-year-long' disproportionate assets case against BSP Chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati. The apex court also pulled up the CBI for initiating the probe against her without specific directions from it. A Bench headed by Justice P Sath...

July 7, 2012 5:33 PM

Govt not for internet censorship: Law Minister

Assuring that government does not plan to censor internet and social media, Law Minister Salman Khurshid said adequate provisions are already in place and IT Ministry is also holding consultations with various stakeholders to address concerns on objectionable content.Addressing a gathering of '...

July 7, 2012 5:01 PM

President post vital during complicated political situations: Pranab

UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukhejee says, although the President holds a constitutional post, he plays a very vital role during complicated political situations. He said in Agartala today that he is going to begin a new innings after ending five decade old political career and as a senior mos...

July 7, 2012 1:52 PM

CNG prices go up in Delhi by 2 rupees 90 paise per kilogram

CNG prices in Delhi has been hiked by two rupees 90 paise per kilogram. In Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, CNG prices will go up by three rupees 30 paise per kilogram from today. The announcement was made by the Indraprastha Gas Limited, IGI.This is the second hike in CNG prices this year in Del...

July 7, 2012 1:49 PM

Nagoya Protocol to be held in October in Hyderabad

New Delhi is extending one-million US Dollar fund for participation of ministerial level representatives from the least developed countries in the High Level Segment of Convention of Parties to Nagoya Protocol to be held in October in Hyderabad. The announcement came at the second meeting of the Int...

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