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March 15, 2012 7:24 PM

26/11: Pakistan judicial commission arrives in Mumbai

Pakistan judicial commission arrived in Mumbai today to record the statements of witnesses in connection with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.The team will record the statements tomorrow and on March 17th.Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who represented Maharashtra government in the trial aga...

March 15, 2012 7:24 PM

EC makes strong pitch for financial autonomy like SC, CAG

The Election Commission today made a strong pitch for financial autonomy on the lines granted to constitutional bodies like the Supreme Court and the CAG. It said that the dependence on the government could lead to conflict of interest.Speaking at a function in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner...

March 15, 2012 7:23 PM

Bahuguna claims to prove majority in Budget session

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna, has claimed that he will prove majority in coming Budget session which is commencing from 26th of this month. Talking to media before the oath taking ceremony of newly elected members in the state assembly today, he said that his government will complete it...

March 15, 2012 7:20 PM

PM, FM call rail budget forward looking

The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has called the railway budget a forward looking one. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee hailed the Railway Budget saying if the exercise succeeds in cutting operating costs, it would be a major improvement. The political parties have offered mixed reactions to the...

March 15, 2012 6:22 PM

Akhilesh sworn in as youngest CM of UP

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. The youngest Chief Minister of the State was administered oath of office and secrecy by the Governor, Mr. B.L. Joshi in Lucknow today. Mr. Akhilesh Yadav is the 33rd Chief Minister of the State and fifth belo...

March 15, 2012 6:21 PM

RBI keeps CRR unchanged at 4.75%, Repo rate at 8.5%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the cash reserve ratio (CRR) of scheduled banks unchanged at 4.75 per cent in its Mid-Quarter Review of Monetary Policy announced today. It has also kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 8.5 per cent. Last week, the RBI had reduced the CRR by 75 b...

March 15, 2012 5:52 PM

Govt making all efforts to ensure safe drinking water

Government is making all efforts to ensure availability of safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities in the country. Inaugurating the 69th round of the National Sample Survey, NSS, Training of Trainers in New Delhi today, Minister of State for Statistics and Programmes Implementation Sr...

March 15, 2012 2:11 PM

Centre releases Rs 5 cr to HP govt under Post Matric Scholarships scheme

Center has released five crore rupees to Himachal Pradesh government under Post Matric Scholarships scheme to the students belonging to Scheduled Castes for the current financial year. About 48 lakh students are anticipated to be covered in this finacial year across the country under the scheme. Acc...

March 15, 2012 2:01 PM

Akhilesh Yadav sworn in as UP CM

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Governor B.L. Joshi administered him the oath of office today at La Martiniere school ground in Lucknow. He is the youngest and 33rd chief Minister of the state. With this Samajwadi Party begins its fourth te...

March 15, 2012 1:06 PM

26/11 probe: Pak panel to arrive Mumbai today

Pakistan judicial commission will arrive Mumbai today to record the statements of witnesses in connection with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who represented Maharashtra government in the trial against Kasab, has been appointed to assist the Commission which...

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