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November 26, 2011 1:27 PM

Opposition protests against FDI in Retail stall LS proceedings

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day yesterday on the FDI issue amidst uproarious scenes with the opposition expressing strong resentment against the government's decision to allow FDI in multi brand retail.Addressing a press Confrence after tabling the statement in the two hous...

November 26, 2011 1:27 PM

Opening of retail FDI will create 10 million jobs: Anand Sharma

Government on Friday informed Parliament that it has allowed 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail.In a statement, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said both in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha that government has allowed 51 percent foreign direct investment in multi brand retail.It has also...

November 26, 2011 10:52 AM

Centre signs peace pact with UPDS in Assam

The Centre has signed a peace pact with an insurgent group, the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), in Assam. Under it, the Karbi Anglong hill district will get more powers and a 350 crore rupees special financial package. Describing it as a historic moment, Home Minister P Chidambara...

November 26, 2011 9:46 AM

Celebrities are indebted to public for attaining stardom: Mike Pandey

The Chairman of the steering committee of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Mike Pandey has said that the Celebrities are indebted to public for attaining stardom. They should participate and spend some time in film festivals rather than coming for just ceremonial reason and then walk...

November 26, 2011 9:29 AM

Nation observes third anniversary of 26/11

Today is the third anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Several commemorative functions and campaigns are being organised across the country to remember the victims of the worst ever terror attack on Indian soil which left 166 people dead. Special prayer meetings and candle light vigils w...

November 25, 2011 9:25 PM

Maneka appointed LS panel’s chairperson on govt assurances

BJP MP Maneka Gandhi has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Government Assurances of Lok Sabha.A Lok Sabha release today said 14 other Members of Lok Sabha have also been nominated by the Speaker to serve as Members of the Committee.They include Hansaraj Gangaram Ahir, Avtar Singh Bhadan...

November 25, 2011 8:59 PM

President gives away Dogra Ratan Awards

Dogras have made many contributions to all spheres of national life and there have been many illustrious Dogra personalities who haveleft an indelible mark in the history.This was stated by the President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil today after presenting Dogra Ratan Awards to eight prominent personali...

November 25, 2011 8:32 PM

Liberalised FDI norms to create ten million jobs; Farmers to be benefited

Government today informed Parliament that it has allowed 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail.In a statement, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said both in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha that government has allowed 51 percent foreign direct investment in multi brand retail.It has also dec...

November 25, 2011 7:52 PM

Parliament adjourned following uproar over FDI issue

Both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day today on FDI issue with opposition expressing strong resentment against the government's decision. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were earlier adjourned for one hour till noon.In the Lok Sabha, the entire opposition shouted slogans aga...

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