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March 28, 2012 10:26 AM

Gadchiroli naxal attack: Joint combing, search operation continues

In Maharashtra, joint combing and search operations by the police and other security agencies are continuing in the naxal affected Gadchiroli district to nab the culprits behind yesterday's landmine blast. Top police officials are supervising the operation. Twelve jawans of 192nd Battalion of t...

March 28, 2012 9:14 AM

Parl Consultative Committee of Power reviews implementation of RGGVY

A Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to the Power Ministry today reviewed the implementation of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) at a meeting in New Delhi . The meeting was chaired by the Union Minister for Power, Sushil Kumar Shinde. Outlining the achievements of the RGGV...

March 28, 2012 8:59 AM

Gadchiroli naxal attack: Joint combing, search operation continues

In Maharashtra, joint combing and search operations by the police and other security agencies are continuing in the naxal affected Gadchiroli district to nab the culprits behind the Tuesday's landmine blast. Top police officials are supervising the operation. 12 jawans of Cobra Battalion of the...

March 28, 2012 8:45 AM

Hostage crisis: Govt ready for dialogue with Maoists, says Patnaik

Chief minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has said the negotiators of the state government are ready for dialogue with the Maoists for the secure release of the abducted MLA Jhina Hikaka. He urged Maoist to announce the names of their negotiators quickly so that the process of dialogue could start imm...

March 28, 2012 8:38 AM

CBI receives audio tapes, seeks complaint from Gen. Singh

The Central Bureau of Investigation is reported to have received an audio tape carrying a conversation purportedly between Army chief General V.K. Singh and another person, in connection with the alleged bribery case referred to it by the Defence Ministry. However, CBI spokesperson has denied having...

March 27, 2012 9:29 PM

At least 10 killed in violence escalated in Karachi

In Pakistan, at least ten people were killed as violence escalated in the port city of Karachi following the killing of a local party leader this morning. The violence broke out hours after a local leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his home in the early hour...

March 27, 2012 9:23 PM

Govt to finalise auctioneer for FM radio phase III in a month

The government is set to finalise an auctioneer for e-auction of FM radio Phase III and invite proposals from interested parties in a month's time. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Additional Secretary Rajiv Takru said in New Delhi today, the Request for Proposal, RFP, will be floated i...

March 27, 2012 9:16 PM

HC directs for status quo at Adarsh building

The Bombay High Court today directed that status quo be maintained at the scam-tainted Adarsh Society building in south Mumbai, pending hearing on a latest petition filed by Defence Ministry.A division bench of Justices P B Majmudar and R D Dhanuka was hearing a petition filed by the Union Ministry ...

March 27, 2012 9:11 PM

LS passes Union Budget 2012-13

The Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that budget proposals are aimed at fostering domestic demand driven growth, fiscal consolidation and moderation of inflation. Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Mukherjee said, the budget was prepared in the context of uncertainties in i...

March 27, 2012 8:41 PM

Hostage crisis: Patnaik appeal Maoists to release MLA, 2nd Italian

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik today again appealed the Maoists to release his party MLA, Jhina Hikaka and the second foreign national. In a statement in state legislative assembly, he said, his government has always encouraged Maoists to shun violence. If they do not resort to violence, no co...

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