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January 25, 2012 8:32 PM

817 police personnel awarded on eve of Republic day

817 police personnel have been awarded Police medals on the eve of the Republic day this year. Out of these, three policemen from the state of Andhra Pradesh and four from the Central Reserve Police Force have been awarded the President's Police medal for gallantry. 87 people have been awarded ...

January 25, 2012 8:03 PM

Inflationary pressures still visible in manufacturing sector: Pranab

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said that food inflation has come down drastically but inflationary pressures are still visible in the manufacturing sector. Talking to reporters in Chandigarh, he blamed the spiraling global crude oil prices in fueling inflationary pressures in India. ...

January 25, 2012 8:00 PM

Indian ports capacity rise to 1.16 bn tonnes

India's sea ports capacity rose by 160 million metric tonnes to 1.16 billion tonnes last year. A Shipping Ministry release on Wednesday said that from 1 billion metric tonnes a year in January 2011, the capacity of Indian sea ports rose to 1.16 billion metric tonnes as on December 31, 2011. It ...

January 25, 2012 6:34 PM

Security arrangements in place for Republic day celebrations

A strong and resurgent India will celebrate the 63rd Republic Day on Thursday. The parade which will be held at Rajpath in the national capital will showcase the view of Mini- India and its rich and diverse cultural heritage. The Country's military might will also be displayed. This year's Chie...

January 25, 2012 6:24 PM

Padma awards announced

The Padma awards for the year 2012 have been announced on Wednesday. The President approved 109 awards including five Padma Vibhushan, 27 Padma Bhushan and 77 Padma Shri awards. Among 109, Nineteen awards have been conferred to women. Well-known singer and musician, late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and popu...

January 25, 2012 6:22 PM

India, Pakistan agree on uniform transit fee for TAPI pipeline

India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed in-principle to have a uniform transit fee for ferrying natural gas through the proposed 7.6 billion US Dollars pipeline from Turkmenistan . A statement issued by the Indian side after a meeting in New Delhi between Petroleum Minister S. Jaipal Reddy and visiti...

January 25, 2012 4:26 PM

Vice-Prez greets nation on R-day occasion

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has greeted the nation on the occasion of Republic Day . In his message he said that on this occasion people should reaffirm their commitment towards the Constitution and founding principles of the Republic and pledge to collectively face the challenges that lie ...

January 25, 2012 1:58 PM

Antrix-Devas deal case: Ex-ISRO chief barred from holding govt job

Former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair and three other eminent space scientists have been barred from holding any government jobs by the government for their role in the controversial Antrix-Devas deal.The action came after considering a report of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) that went into the Devas...

January 25, 2012 1:53 PM

SC orders to free foreigners who have completed jail terms

The Supreme Court has criticized the Union government for total inaction in dealing with prolonged incarceration of several foreign nationals in Indian jails despite having completed their sentences. The court directed the government to repatriate them within a month.A bench of the apex court noted ...

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