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June 17, 2012 12:11 PM

NDA meet on candidate for presidential polls underway

The crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance, NDA to decide on Presidential candidature is underway at senior BJP leader L K Advani's residence in New Delhi. Besides Mr. Advani, the leaders who are attending the meeting include BJP President Nitin Gadkari, senior party leader Jaswant...

June 17, 2012 9:54 AM

North India continues to reel under intense heat wave

Several parts of north India reeled under intense heat wave conditions with mercury breaching 44 degree Celsius in several parts of the region yesterday. Sizzling temperatures coupled with hot winds made life miserable for people of Uttar Pradesh with Ballia recording a high of 44.5 degrees Celsius....

June 16, 2012 9:15 PM

Several parts of north India reel under intense heat wave

Several parts of north India reeled under intense heat wave conditions with mercury breaching 44 degree Celsius in several parts of the region today.The capital Delhi recorded a high of 43.2 degrees Celsius, four degree above normal and a minimum of 32.4 deg C. Sizzling temperatures coupled with hot...

June 16, 2012 8:50 PM

BJP to take final call on Presidential candidate after NDA meet

The BJP will take a final call on the selection of a Presidential candidate after the National Democratic Aliance-NDA meet tomorrow. BJP core committee today met this evening in New Delhi to discuss the issue realated to the Presidential candidate. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Party General...

June 16, 2012 8:38 PM

CBI grills BSY kins in mining scam case

In Karnataka, the CBI questioned two sons and son-in-law of former Karnataka chief minister B. S. Yeddyurappa in Bangalore today. CBI is conducting enquiry into the allegations of kickback allegedly received by companies managed by Yeddyurappa's sons and son in law from South West mining company, in...

June 16, 2012 8:36 PM

Presidential poll process starts with issue of notification by EC

The Presidential poll process got rolling today with the issue of notification by the Election Commission paving the way for filing of nominations for the July 19th election. As per the notification, the last date for making nominations is fixed as 30th of this month and the scrutiny of nominations ...

June 16, 2012 7:47 PM

Congress hopes Mamata will accept Pranab's candidature

The Congress has expressed the hope that Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee will accept the candidature of Pranab Mukherjee for the post of President. Union Coal Minister and Congress leader Sri Prakash Jaiswal said, people give their candidature. Later, whatever decision is taken with consens...

June 16, 2012 7:46 PM

CBI grills BSY kins in mining scam case

In Karnataka, the CBI questioned two sons and son-in-law of former Karnataka chief minister B. S. Yeddyurappa in Bangalore today. CBI is conducting enquiry into the allegations of kickback allegedly received by companies managed by Yeddyurappa's sons and son in law from South West mining company, in...

June 16, 2012 5:55 PM

India committed to increase share of renewable power: Farooq Abdullah

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah says, India is committed to increasing the share of renewable power in the electricity mix to 15 per cent by 2020. Dr. Abdullah was addressing a gathering at the Institute of International and European Affairs, IIEA in Dublin in Ireland...

June 16, 2012 5:19 PM

Road to Raisina: Pranab wants ‘sister’ Mamata’s support

The filing of nominations for the July 19th Presidential polls began today with the issue of notification by the Election Commission. The filing of nominations will continue till 30th of this month. After scrutiny on July 2, candidates can withdraw their nominations by July 4.The votes of the Presid...

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