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July 7, 2012 1:04 PM

BJP core group meets today

The BJP core group is meeting in New Delhi today to take a decision on replacing Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda with Lingayat leader Jagadish Shettar and finalise the strategy for the Vice-Presidential election.BJP President Nitin Gadkari has convened the meeting of the party's core g...

July 7, 2012 12:59 PM

BJP core group meeting today

The BJP core group is meeting in New Delhi today. Discussions on replacement of Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda with Lingayat leader Jagadish Shettar assumes prominence in the wake of revolt by Yeddyurappa camp demanding change of guard in Karnataka. Jagadish Shettar, the Rural Development ...

July 7, 2012 10:42 AM

NHFDC announces two Scholarship schemes for students with disabilities

The National Handicapped Finance & Development Corporation (NHFDC) has announced two Scholarship schemes for students with disabilities for the year 2012-2013. According to an official release, 1000 scholarships under Trust Fund can be availed by students whose total family income is less than t...

July 7, 2012 9:28 AM

RPOs will remain open today

Regional Passport Offices, RPOs, including Passport Seva Kendras, at several places across the country, will remain open today as a part of the government's passport mela programme to meet the high demand for passport services. The places are Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna, Cochin, Kozhikode, Thiruvana...

July 7, 2012 9:28 AM

Government does not plan to censor internet and social media: 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 9:27 AM

SC quashes disproportionate assets case against BSP Chief 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 6, 2012 8:36 PM

Pre-monsoon showers hits national capital

The much awaited pre-monsoon showers today hit the national capital giving relief to Delhiites who were experiencing hot and humid weather condition for over a month. Medium to heavy rains lashed most parts of the city this evening and continued for over an hour. The evening showers also led to wate...

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