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December 24, 2011 11:18 AM

North India continues to shiver

Cold wave continued to sweep North India.Delhiites today woke up to the chilliest morning of the season so far with mercury settling at a low of 3.3 degree Celsius. Today's minimum was five degrees below normal and down from Friday's six degree Celsius.Friday recorded the lowest maximum tempera...

December 24, 2011 8:49 AM

North India continues to shiver

Cold wave continued to sweep North India.The national capital Delhi recorded the lowest temperature of the season. The minimum temperature fell to 3.3 degree celsius this morning. Delhiites are likely to experience chilly Christmas eve with the weather office forecasting a drop in the minimum temper...

December 24, 2011 8:38 AM

Can’t accept all demands on Lokpal: Khurshid

Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid has said all demands of Anna Hazare on the Lokpal Bill could not be accepted as a lot of other people think differently. He told reporters on the sidelines of a conference, Electoral Reforms in India - The Role of Intellectuals in Bangalore on Friday. He said Anna ...

December 24, 2011 8:37 AM

Corporate Governance Policy likely soon: Moily

Union Minister for Corporate Affairs Mr. Veerappa Moily says the Government was all set to come out with the National Corporate Governance Policy and National Competition Policy by the end of this fiscal.Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the awards function of the Institute of Company Secreta...

December 23, 2011 10:02 PM

Wheat cultivation area rises to 26.55 million hectare

The area under wheat cultivation has risen marginally to 26.55 million hectare so far in the current rabi season, but the acreage of oilseeds, pulses and coarse cereals remained lower than last year's period. A release issued by the Agriculture Ministry said farmers have sown wheat in 26.55 mil...

December 23, 2011 9:30 PM

Nation remembers former PM PV Narasimha Rao

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday led the nation in paying tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his seventh death anniversary.Dr. Singh attended a prayer meeting at the Andhra Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi organised by the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Committee.Dr. Singh offered tri...

December 23, 2011 9:24 PM

NHAI to raise 10 thousand cr through public issue

The government on Friday announced for the first time, a public issue to raise funds to the tune of 10 thousand crore rupees for the National Highway Authority of India, NHAI for expanding roads in the country.Minister of Road Transport and Highways C.P Joshi announced this at a press conference in ...

December 23, 2011 9:23 PM

NHAI to raise 10 thousand Cr through public issue

The government on Friday announced for the first time, a public issue to raise funds to the tune of 10 thousand crore rupees for the National Highway Authority of India, NHAI for expanding roads in the country.Minister of Road Transport and Highways C.P Joshi announced this at a press conference in ...

December 23, 2011 9:17 PM

All party meet over electoral reforms to convened early next year

An all party meeting will be convened early next year to discuss electoral reforms, with special emphasis on ways to prevent criminals from contesting the election. Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Kurshid informed this at the All India Conference of Intellectuals in Bangalore on Friday.He poin...

December 23, 2011 9:16 PM

FTA top on agenda during Thai FM’s India visit next week

Discussions on a free trade agreement and improving connectivity are expected to be high on agenda when Thailand Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul visits India next week.External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and Tovichakchaikul will co-chair the India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting on Tue...

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