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April 12, 2012 5:07 PM

India calls for greater regional cooperation amongst SAARC nations

India on Thursday called for greater regional cooperation amongst SAARC countries to find concrete solutions which are feasible, cost effective and suitable in tackling common health problems. Addressing the fourth Health Ministers' Conference at Male in Maldives,Health and Family Welfare minister G...

April 12, 2012 5:02 PM

Vice President bemoans declining sittings of state assemblies across country

President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted the nation on the occasion of Vaisakhi,Vishu and Bihu which will be celebrated tomorrow. In her message, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil extended best wishes to all citizens and the farming communities across the country and especially in Punja...

April 12, 2012 5:02 PM

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President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted the nation on the occasion of Vaisakhi,Vishu and Bihu which will be celebrated tomorrow. In her message, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil extended best wishes to all citizens and the farming communities across the country and especially in Punja...

April 12, 2012 4:59 PM

February industrial production slows down to 4.1%

Growth in the country's industrial production slowed to 4.1 per cent in February this year, from 6.7 per cent growth posted in February 2011, mainly due to poor performance of the manufacturing sector. According to official data released, today, output of the manufacturing sector rose 4 per cen...

April 12, 2012 2:02 PM

President signs SC’s Presidential reference on 2G order

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today approved the Presidential reference seeking clarification on the judgement of the Supreme Court on the2G telecom licence issue. The apex court in its 2nd February order had cancelled all the 122 licences for 2G spectrum. Information and Broadcasting minister ...

April 12, 2012 2:02 PM

President signs SC’s Presidential reference on 2G order

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today signed the Presidential reference from the Supreme Court on its February 2 judgment, which cancelled all 122 licences issued for the allocation of 2G spectrum. Information and Broadcasting minister Ms Ambika Soni informed this to reporters after a cabinet mee...

April 12, 2012 1:56 PM

Aarushi murder: Nupur Talwar moves SC, case to be heard tomorrow

Nupur Talwar, facing arrest in the twin murder case of her daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, today moved the Supreme Court seeking stay on the non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against her by the trial court. A bench of justices A K Patnaik and Swatanter Kumar, however, refused to hear her ...

April 12, 2012 1:56 PM

Earthquake hits Indonesia; tremors felt in India also; Tsunami alert withdrawn

A string of high intensity earthquakes off Indonesia yesterday led to tremors in various parts of India and triggered fears of tsunami. 8.5 magnitude undersea earthquake, with the epicentre at over 400 km off the northern Sumatra coast, struck at 2.08 PM Indian time sending tremors as far as Guwahat...

April 12, 2012 1:43 PM

Govt. asks media not to carry report about troops movement

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked the media not to carry any report pertaining to movement of Indian troops.In an advisory issued last night, the ministry said, violations will invite strict action as per the law governing Contempt of Court and also as per the Cable Television Netw...

April 12, 2012 1:42 PM

Fin Min : Hard decisions cannot be delayed, economy facing tough times

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that hard decisions cannot be delayed anymore as the Indian economy is facing tough times. Addressing an award function in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Mukherjee said, it is easier said than done as the government needs to consider so many issues, so many constr...

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