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December 10, 2011 8:48 PM

Evergreen Dev Anand cremated amid sobbing fans & family members

Dev Anand, who ruled the hearts of millions of film enthusiasts for over six decades, was today bid a tearful adieu as his mortal remains were consigned to flames in London amid the tunes of some of his most memorable songs 'Abhi Na Jao Chor ke' and 'Gata Rahe Mera Dil'.The funer...

December 10, 2011 7:18 PM

Govt to provide LPG connections to 75% population by 2015

Government will provide LPG connections to 75 per cent of the population by 2015. Official sources said that 5.5 crore more connections are being released to achieve the target.To meet the growing energy demand, India and Africa today decided to step up its investment in Hydrocarbon sector. This cam...

December 10, 2011 7:04 PM

BJP demands probe into Chidambaram’s role in 2G case

BJP today dismissed government's contention that P Chidambaram as Finance Minister had no hand in the 2G scam and demanded that his role be properly investigated in the case. BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that Mr. Chidambaram did not take appropriate steps to ensure auction of sp...

December 10, 2011 2:08 PM

‘Govt to mordernise military hospitals’

Defence Minister Mr. A. K. Antony has said that 44 military hospitals in the country would be modernised. Talking to newsmen at Kannur in Kerala, Mr. Antony said that the Rs 140 crore second phase development scheme would be implemented in the Ezhimala Naval Academy near Kannur.

December 10, 2011 2:07 PM

Black money issue: BJP MPs present declarations

Most of BJP Parliament members have given declarations to the presiding officers of both the Houses, stating that they do not have illegal accounts in foreign banks and assets abroad. One hundred and twelve Lok Sabha and 50 Rajya Sabha MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Rajya Sabha Chairman H...

December 10, 2011 1:35 PM

Defence exchanges set to boost India, China ties

India and China have agreed to enhance bilateral defence exchanges for strengthening mutual trust and confidence. During the annual defence dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, both sides also discussed the programme of defence exchanges next year. They also shared regional and global security perc...

December 10, 2011 11:22 AM

Climate talk: India slams developed nations

Asserting that equity has to be centre piece of climate talks, India has slammed developed nations for not doing enough to combat global warming as it made an emotional appeal for space for basic development for its 1.2 billion people and poverty eradication. Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan ...

December 10, 2011 11:22 AM

Last eclipse of the year today

The last eclipse of the year--- a total lunar eclipse--- will occur today, giving sky lovers all over the country an opportunity to witness the celestial event. Arvind Paranjpye of Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics said the entire event would last for nearly five hours. The ecli...

December 10, 2011 9:10 AM

26/11: Pak set to form probe panel

Pakistan has issued a notification on the formation of a judicial commission that will visit India to interview key officials and witnesses linked to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. A gazette notification has listed the members who will represent Pakistan government in the judicial commission. The delegat...

December 10, 2011 9:08 AM

Final journey: Dev Anand to be cremated today

The funeral of noted actor Dev Anand will take place in London today. This was disclosed by his son Sunil Anand. He said London was Dev Anand's one of favourite places and the veteran actor had expressed his desire to be cremated there. Sunil said a condolence meeting would also be organised at...

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