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March 23, 2012 8:17 PM

2G scam: Kanimozhi moves Delhi HC seeking quashing of charges

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking quashing of the charges against her in the 2G spectrum allocation scam. She claimed in he petition that she has been falsely implicated in the case. Kanimozhi, who is facing trial, sought discharge from case contending that there was no e...

March 23, 2012 7:55 PM

SC approves online counselling of medical students

Supreme Court on Friday approved the Centre's proposal for online counselling of medical students for admissions to post graduate medical courses against all India quota in government colleges. The move would benefit nearly 25,000 students vying for over 5000 post graduate medical and 168 Maste...

March 23, 2012 7:55 PM

Prime Minister leaves for South Korea tomorrow

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh leaves tomorrow on a four day visit to South Korea. On the eve of his departure, Dr. Manmohan Singh said in a statement that in order to retain public support for harnessing the benefits of nuclear energy, highest levels of nuclear security and safety has to be ...

March 23, 2012 7:43 PM

Bill for woman’s share in husband's property approved

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh also approved a Bill seeking to give a woman a share in her husband's property. Apart from giving women the right to their husband's property, the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010, also aims at giving rights to adopted ...

March 23, 2012 7:41 PM

Bill for woman’s share in her husband's property approved

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh also approved a Bill seeking to give a woman a share in her husband's property. Apart from giving women the right to their husband's property, the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010, also aims at giving rights to adopted ...

March 23, 2012 7:35 PM

DA of central employees hiked by 7 percent

The central government on Friday announced a seven percentage point increase in dearness allowance (DA) to its employees. The decision, was taken by the Union Cabinet Friday evening in New Delhi. The new DA rate of 65 per cent of basic pay against 58 per cent earlier will be applicable retrospective...

March 23, 2012 7:17 PM

Godhara riots: SC recalls its order seeking response of Nanavati Commission

The Supreme Court on Friday recalled its March 19 order seeking response of the Nanavati Commission and the Gujarat Government in connection with the 2002 Godhara riots. The apex court had earlier passed the order in response to a petition seeking direction to the commission to summon Chief Minister...

March 23, 2012 7:16 PM

Centre prepares a Draft National Water Policy 2012

The government has prepared a Draft National Water Policy 2012 emphasising on the need for a national water framework law. Giving this information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday Minister of State of Water Resources & Minority Affairs Vincent H. Pala said the policy recommends that...

March 23, 2012 7:15 PM

No proposal to ban beggary at present: centre

Government says, there is no proposal for banning beggary at present. Minister of State for Social Justice and Employment D Napoleon said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha that the government has implemented a number schemes for the welfare of aged, persons with disabilities, orphans, abandoned ...

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