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December 8, 2011 8:59 PM

NHRC demands 9th December be declared Human Rights Defenders Day

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC on Thursday demanded that 9th December be declared Human Rights Defenders Day to acknowledge those working for the creation and sustenance of rights aware and rights respecting civil society. In a statement issued by NHRC, the Commission believes that December ...

December 8, 2011 8:39 PM

CBI arrests husband of Bhanwari Devi in her alleged abduction

The CBI arrested Amar Chand, husband of Bhanwari Devi at Jodhpur on Thursday. Yesterday also CBI questioned Amar Chand regarding missing of Nurse Bhanwari Devi. Meanwhile, CBI team brought former Minister Mahipal Maderna from Delhi to Jodhpur where he will be produced in the Court tomorrow.

December 8, 2011 8:37 PM

Bill to amend law governing Prasar Bharati passed in RS

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to amend the law governing the Broadcasting Corporation of India on Thursday. It ensures that recruitments between November, 1997 and October, 2007 will be considered as deemed deputation till retirement. The Bill was approved by the House through a voice-vote. Winding ...

December 8, 2011 7:50 PM

Govt: no question of Chidambaram’s resignation on 2G case

Government said that there is no question of Home Minister P Chidambaram's resignation on 2G spectrum allocation issue. Talking to reporters outside Parliament on Thursday, Law Minister Salman Khurshid said that Trial Court has not passed any order against Home Minister P Chidambaram. Criticizing th...

December 8, 2011 7:20 PM

HC directs recording of evidence on daily basis in Babri Masjid Case

The Allahabad High Court today directed recording of evidence on a day-to-day basis by the Rae Bareli trial court in the Babri Masjid demolition case, rejecting a plea by a VHP leader.Justices Shree Narain Shukla and Surendra Vikram Singh Rathore of the Lucknow bench of the High Court gave the direc...

December 8, 2011 7:20 PM

Govt agrees to adjournment motion on Black Money

Government has agreed to the adjournment motion on Black Money. Top Government sources said that discussion on black money and corruption may take place in Parliament early next week. Sources said that Congress is holding consultations with Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee to evolve consensu...

December 8, 2011 6:39 PM

India will invest 4 lakh crore rupees in hydrocarbon sector

India will invest close to 4 lakh crore rupees in hydrocarbon sector. New Delhi is looking at expanding its presence across Africa in Hydrocarbon sector to meet the growing energy demand. It is keen to import of 80 per cent of its crude oil needs to the African Continent and New Delhi is making Inve...

December 8, 2011 6:14 PM

Govt will bring another amendment bill on Prasar Bharati

The government announced that it will bring another amendment bill on Prasar Bharati for setting up of Broadcasting Council and other issues in the next session of Parliament. The announcement was made by the Information and Broadcasting Minister, Mrs. Ambika Soni while replying to a discussion on t...

December 8, 2011 6:04 PM

LS discusses inflation situation in country

The Lok Sabha took up a discussion on the inflation situation in the country on thursday. Initiating the discussion, Mr. Gurudas Dasgupta, CPI, alleged that the government has failed to check the price rise of essential commodities. As a result, the prices of rice, sugar, pulses and onion are increa...

December 8, 2011 5:52 PM

AUS supports India's claim for permanent seat in UN Security Council

Australia supported India's claim for a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council on Thursday. It maintains the decision of its ruling party on supplying Uranium to New Delhi has removed any potential irritant in their growing bilateral relationship. Australian Defence minister Stephen ...

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