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November 25, 2011 7:43 PM

Govt approves 51% FDI in multi-brand & 100% in single brand retail

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 7:23 PM

Forest degradation has to be arrested to fight global warming: Govt

Government today said that degradation of the forests has to be arrested to fight global warming and climate change.Addressing a valedictory session of the first Indian Forest Congress in New Delhi today, consultant in Planning Commission Ranjan Chatterjee said that problems of forests and tribals h...

November 25, 2011 7:15 PM

Central package of 3884 crore for handloom sector’s revival

Government today announced a package of 3884 crore rupees for the weavers across the country.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, the Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said that a decision to this effect was taken in the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA, last evening.He said it ...

November 25, 2011 7:15 PM

India-Ukraine poised to boost bilateral partnership

India, Ukraine sign pact enabling visa-free travel for diplomatic passport holdersIndia and Ukraine today signed an agreement to facilitate visa free travel for diplomatic passport holders in each others countries.The pact was signed by Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Mr. Kostyantyn Gryshchenko and his...

November 25, 2011 7:04 PM

2G scam: HC to continue hearing bail pleas of Kani, 5 co-accused

The Delhi High Court will continue hearing the bail plea of DMK MP Kanimozhi and five other co-accused in the 2G case on Monday. Justice VK Shali heard the day-long arguments on the bail applications of Kanimozhi, Kalaignar TV chief Sharad Kumar, Cineyug Films' Karim Morani, Kusegaon Fruits and...

November 25, 2011 6:59 PM

Ramdev responsible for midnight crackdown: Delhi police to HC

Delhi Police told the Supreme Court today that the midnight crackdown on Ramdev and his followers at the Ramlila ground during their protest against corruption was a result of the mess created by them and that the yoga guru should take responsibility for it.The Police also justified the involvement ...

November 25, 2011 6:49 PM

PM to hold meeting with chiefs of private airlines on Saturday

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold a meeting with chiefs of all private airlines tomorrow to discuss the situation being faced by the cash-strapped carriers and other related issues. Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi told reporters on the side lines of a function that the air carriers had so...

November 25, 2011 5:26 PM

Govt approves 51% FDI in multi-brand & 100% in single brand retail

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 4:51 PM

Pawar assaulter sent to Tihar Jail

A small-time transporter, who assaulted Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was sent today to Tihar Jail by a Delhi court.Metropolitan Magistrate Jasjeet Kaur remanded 27-year-old Harvinder Singh in judicial custody till the 9th of next month after Delhi Police produced him in the court amidst t...

November 25, 2011 4:50 PM

BJP demands rollback on FDI in retail sector

BJP today demanded immediate roll back of the Government decisions on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector. Addressing a Press Conference in New Delhi, senior party leader Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi said that this will create far more unemployment than creating new jobs.He further said that...

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