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March 30, 2012 11:29 AM

India and China declare 2012 as year of Friendship

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao reviewed bilateral ties and decided to continue dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.At a brief ceremony at the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's official residence in New Delhi on Thursday, Hu Jintao and Dr Singh also declared 20...

March 30, 2012 11:29 AM

BRICS countries agree to initiate trade in local currencies

The BRICS countries India, China, Russia, Brazil and South Africa have signed two agreements to push intra-country trade in their local currencies and to set up a development bank.The five emerging economies agreed on Thursday on a joint working group to set up a development bank that will extend cr...

March 29, 2012 9:59 PM

Court takes cognisance of defamation case against Army Chief

A Delhi court on Thursday took cognisance of a criminal defamation case filed against Army Chief General V K Singh and four other top Army officials by Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh, accusing them of misusing their official positions for defaming him.Metropolitan Magistrate Sudesh Kumar heard the arg...

March 29, 2012 9:51 PM

Centre releases around Rs 7000 cr to various states under RKVY

The Centre has released around 7 thousands crore rupees to various states under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, RKVY, till February of this fiscal.According to an official release, the government has made provision of over 9 thousands crore rupees for this scheme in the Budget for next financial ...

March 29, 2012 9:09 PM

SC slams Punjab govt over Rajoana's execution issue

Supreme Court has criticised political parties and Punjab government for spearheading the campaign for mercy to death convict Balwant Singh Rajoana.The Apex court said, Rajoana is convicted in a case of broad daylight killing of a Chief Minister.A bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and S J Mukhop...

March 29, 2012 8:22 PM

Plan Panel adopting policy of seeking funds for basic infra in Tripura

The Planning Commission said it has been adopting policy of seeking funds and resources for investing in basic infrastructure in Tripura. This has brought consistent progress in quality of life and income of people in the state.In a meeting with Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar in New Delhi on Thursday,...

March 29, 2012 8:18 PM

I&B extends last date for signing of Migration -GOPA for private FM -Radio

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has extended the last date for signing of Migration Grant of Permission of Agreement -GOPA for private FM -Radio operators till 30th of June this year.According to an official release, Policy guidelines on expansion of FM radio broadcasting services through ...

March 29, 2012 5:34 PM

National security is utmost priority of the Govt: Cong

The Congress said that national security is the utmost priority of the Government.Talking to reporters party spokesperson Renuka Chaudhary said in New Delhi on Thursday that the Congress will never compromise with the national security.She said it is inappropriate to comment on the leakage of the Ar...

March 29, 2012 5:30 PM

SC gives time to Centre to decide on national monument status for Ram Setu

The Centre was today granted more time by the Supreme Court to decide whether the mythological Ram Setu could be declared a national monument.Appearing before a bench headed by Justice H L Dattu, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Haren Raval submitted that consultation was needed on the issue with ...

March 29, 2012 5:29 PM

SC gives time to Centre to decide on national monument status for Ram Setu

The Centre was today granted more time by the Supreme Court to decide whether the mythological Ram Setu could be declared a national monument.Appearing before a bench headed by Justice H L Dattu, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Haren Raval submitted that consultation was needed on the issue with ...

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