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June 19, 2012 9:17 AM

Sacked pilots can return if stir called off: Civial Aviation Min

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh restated his willingness to take back the sacked pilots provided they call off their agitation unconditionally and return to work. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai yesterday, Mr. Singh said that the pilots can be taken back on a case-to-case basis if they call off t...

June 18, 2012 8:22 PM

Hindi Novelist Arun Prakash passes away

Well known Hindi Novelist and short story writer Arun Prakash died in New Delhi today. He was 64. His novel Kopal Katha was very popular. He also wrote short stories like Bhayya Express, Jal Prantar and Abhisamragya. Arun Prakash also edited Sahitya Academy' Magazine- Samkaaleen Bhartiya Sahitya. He...

June 18, 2012 8:07 PM

India, Pak begin talks to resolve maritime border dispute

India and Pakistan have begun two days of talks to resolve a maritime border dispute. The talks are being held in New Delhi to resolve the maritime boundary dispute in the Sir Creek region, a narrow marsh area between the two countries. Our Correspondent reports that Sir Creek is a 96-kilometre stri...

June 18, 2012 8:01 PM

FinMin rejects Fitch downgrade of India's credit outlook to negative

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today rejected Fitch downgrade of India's credit outlook to negative saying the rating agency's action was based on older data as it ignored recent positive trends in the indian economy. Mr. Mukherjee said that the markets had already anticipated that Fitc...

June 18, 2012 7:03 PM

NCP expresses confidence that P.A Sangma will opt out of Prez polls

The NCP today expressed confidence that P.A Sangma will opt out of the Presidential polls and extend support to UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee. NCP General Secretary D P Tripathi told reporters in New Delhi that the party have full faith in Sangma that he will fulfil the promise of abiding by the part...

June 18, 2012 6:57 PM

Ajit Singh: Ready to take back sacked pilots if strike called off

As the Air India strike entered its 45th day, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh today restated his willingness to take back sacked pilots provided they call off their agitation unconditionally and return to work. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Singh said that pilots can be taken back on a cas...

June 18, 2012 5:40 PM

G 20 Summit begins in Mexico later this evening

The G 20 Summit begins at the Pacific desert resort of Los Cabos, Mexico later this evening. The conclave is expected to call on member countries to increase contributions to the International Monetary Fund. Leaders attending the summit heaved a sigh of relief as news trickled that Greek had voted f...

June 18, 2012 5:30 PM

Congress appeals to political parties to support Pranab for Prez poll

The Congress has appealed to all political parties to support the candidature of Pranab Mukherjee for the post of President. Addressing mediapersons in New Delhi today, party spokesperson Manish Tiwari, also sought the support of West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee to back Mr Mukherjee's...

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