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May 13, 2012 1:16 PM

Visiting Maldivian President pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Maldivian President Dr. Mohammed Waheed today paid floral tribute at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi. Dr. Waheed, who is in the country on a five-day official visit to India, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh yesterday in New Delhi. He reportedly discussed the present situation in Mal...

May 13, 2012 1:07 PM

BJP govt in K’taka plunges into crisis as BSY loyalists tender resignation

The Ruling BJP in Karnataka has plunged into a fresh crisis after eight ministers close to former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa handed over their letters of resignation to him last night. It followed day-long consultations held by Yeddyurappa at his residence with his loyalist ministers and MLAs. Y...

May 13, 2012 9:55 AM

Ambedkar Cartoon row: NCERT ex-adviser’s office attacked

A group of persons yesterday attacked the Pune campus office of Prof Suhas Palshikar, who resigned as NCERT adviser following a row over a cartoon of B R Ambedkar in a school text book. Police said Palshikar was unharmed in the attack. Three persons have been detained in this connection.

May 13, 2012 9:52 AM

Indian Parliament turns 60 today; LS, RS to hold Special Sittings

Parliament will celebrate its 60th Anniversary today. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will hold Special Sittings to mark the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.AIR correspondent reports that Indian Parliament is reaching senior citizenship status sparkling like a diamond in the democratic world. The hig...

May 12, 2012 9:12 PM

India, Germany to increase cooperation in science, tech & education

India and Germany are to increase cooperation in science and technology and education. They also discussed ways to increase cooperation in vocational training, trade and economic links between the countries. An official statement said Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma met the First Mayor o...

May 12, 2012 8:53 PM

Parliament to celebrate Diamond Jubilee tomorrow

Parliament will celebrate its 60th Anniversary tomorrow. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will hold Special Sittings to mark the Diamond Jubilee celeberations. A special debate will be initiated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha and by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok ...

May 12, 2012 8:44 PM

Pak violates ceasefire in J&K

In yet another incident of cease fire violation in Jammu and Kashmir, forces from across the Line of Control resorted to firing in Poonch district today. The firing with small and medium range arms took place at K.P Nallah border outpost in Sabzian sector.The firing that started at around 11:30 am l...

May 12, 2012 8:44 PM

Parliament completes 60 years tomorrow

Parliament will celebrate its 60th Anniversary tomorrow. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will hold Special Sittings to mark the Diamond Jubilee celeberations. A special debate will be initiated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha and by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok ...

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