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June 13, 2012 5:55 PM

UPA focussed on balanced growth: Chidambaram

The UPA government has focussed on balanced and inclusive social and economic growth in the country and providing equal opportunities to each and every citizen to live a life of dignity and fulfilment. This was stated by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram while addressing a press conference at Ahmed...

June 13, 2012 5:50 PM

South-west monsoon progressing further

The south-west monsoon is progressing further into the country with the development of cyclonic circulation over east-central Arabian sea. Talking to AIR, senior scientist in the India Met department, Dr. M. Mohapatra said, under the influence of the cyclonic circulation, south-west winds have becom...

June 13, 2012 5:49 PM

Mmata meets Sonia on Presidential Candidate issue

Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Benerjee today met Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Presidential Candidate issue. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Ms. Banerjee said that she had a detailed discussion on the issue with Mrs. Gandhi. She said that Mrs. Gandhi has proposed the names of...

June 13, 2012 5:43 PM

Centre extends RSBY to domestic workers

The Centre has extended the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, RSBY, to domestic workers. A Labour and Employment Ministry release says, the main objective behind this is to inform the beneficiaries regarding enrolment procedures and benefits of the scheme. The state governments have to identify domest...

June 13, 2012 4:34 PM

PM condoles passing away of Mehdi Hassan

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has condoled the death of noted Ghazal singer and Urdu poet, Mehdi Hassan. Expressing deep grief over the passing away of Mehdi Hassan, Dr. Singh said, Mr. Hassan through his songs, brought the sub-continental Sufi sensibilities to life. The Prime Minister said, the inf...

June 13, 2012 4:33 PM

Delhi HC notice to Centre, AI on striking pilots' plea for pay

Delhi High Court today asked Centre and Air India Management to respond to a plea of striking pilots that their salaries and other pecuniary benefits have not been paid. The Court issued the notice to respondents to file a reply within a week. The Court was hearing a petition seeking payment of thei...

June 13, 2012 2:24 PM

BJP demands all party meet to discuss econimic situation

The BJP today demanded an all party meeting to discuss the econimic situation of the country. Talking to reporters on a sidelines of a function in New Delhi, the party President Mr. Nitin Gadkari said that BJP will support the government in its endevour to economic reforms.

June 13, 2012 2:23 PM

HC asks Centre, AI Management to respond to striking pilots plea for salary

High Court today asked Centre and Air India Management to respond to a plea of striking pilots that their salaries and other pecuniary benefits have not been paid. The Court issued the notice to respondents to file a reply within a week. The Court was hearing a petition seeking payment of their back...

June 13, 2012 2:01 PM

New Delhi working on setting up Central Asian E-network

New Delhi is working on setting up a Central Asian E-network with its hub in India. Outlining some of the main elements of India's Connect Central Asia Policy, Minister of State for External Affairs E.Ahmed said the E-network will help in tele-education and tele-medicine connectivity linkages w...

June 13, 2012 1:58 PM

9 persons including 8 suspected Chinese nationals arrested in HP

In Himachal Pradesh Police has arrested nine persons including eight suspected Chinese nationals at Chauntra of Mandi district. A Large quantity of foreign goods, liquor and Indian currency of over 30 lacs has been recovered from them . The goods include half a dozen of Chinese phones and sim cards....

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