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December 12, 2011 2:04 PM

2003 Mumbai blast case: Confirmation of death awarded to 3 convicts likely

The Bombay High Court is likely to give its ruling today on the confirmation of death sentence, awarded to three convicts in the 2003 Mumbai twin bomb blasts case.Ashrat Ansari, his aide Hanif Sayed Anees and wife Fehmida Sayed were held guilty on charges of planting powerful bombs in two taxis whic...

December 12, 2011 2:02 PM

2003 Mumbai twin blast case: Confirmation of death awarded to 3 convicts likely

The Bombay High Court is likely to give its ruling today on the confirmation of death sentence, awarded to three convicts in the 2003 Mumbai twin bomb blasts case.Ashrat Ansari, his aide Hanif Sayed Anees and wife Fehmida Sayed were held guilty on charges of planting powerful bombs in two taxis whic...

December 12, 2011 2:02 PM

Cabinet to discuss National Food Security Bill on Tuesday

Cabinet will take up National Food Security Bill for discussion and approval in its meeting scheduled tomorrow. This was stated by Food and Public Distribution Minister K V Thomas while talking to reporters outside Parliament today. He said that the bill is likely to be introduced in this session of...

December 12, 2011 1:48 PM

India’s power generation exceeds consumption demand

The power generation in the country has exceeded its consumption demand as on today. Replying to supplementaries during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha today, the Power Minister, Mr Sushil Kumar Shinde said the country's power generation touched the mark of 1 lakh 85 thousand Mega Watts as agai...

December 12, 2011 1:48 PM

National capital Delhi celebrates 100th birthday

National capital Delhi has completed 100 years today. The centenary of the establishment of New Delhi will be marked by year-long celebrations, being planned by the Delhi government and other cultural agencies including the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. A book on the history of seven cities...

December 12, 2011 12:20 PM

CBI court remands Maderna and Parasram in judicial custody till Dec 24

A CBI court in Jodhpur today remanded former Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna and Parasram Bishnoi in judicial custody till December 24 in the Bhanwari Devi abduction case. They were produced before the local CBI court where magistrate Jagdish Jyani remanded them in judicial custody.Maderna was ar...

December 12, 2011 11:11 AM

PM keen to bring his office under the purview of Lokpal: Bansal

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pawan Kumar Bansal has said that the Prime Minister is keen that his office is brought under the purview of Lokpal. He said in Chandigarh yesterday that Dr. Manmohan Singh upholds principles of integrity in public life. Referring to the report of Parliament&#...

December 12, 2011 11:06 AM

Prez to present Bharat Ratna Ambedkar Award to ex-Kerala Governor

The President Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil will present the Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Award to former Kerala Governor R. S. Gavai in Amravati today. Mr Gavai has made a significant contribution in building Dr Ambedkar's memorial at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur.Mrs. Patil yesterday inaugur...

December 12, 2011 11:05 AM

AICC announces Pankaj Bora as RS by-election nominee in Assam

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has announced Pankaj Bora as the ruling Congress nominee for the Rajya Sabha by-elections in Assam to be held on 22nd of this month. Mr. Bora presently Advisor to the Chief Minister, was the Education Minister of the State from 2001 to 2004. The Rajya Sabha by...

December 12, 2011 11:05 AM

WB Govt will felicitate 36 people for risking own lives to save others

The West Bengal government will felicitate 36 people who had risked their lives while trying to rescue people from the devastating fire at AMRI Hospital in Kolkata. This was disclosed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday. Ms. Banerjee said, she said will attend a memorial function today in fr...

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