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November 25, 2011 10:00 AM

India calls for scaling up cooperation in SAARC region to meet energy demand

India has called for scaling up regional cooperation in the SAARC region to meet its growing energy demand. Addressing a function in New Delhi yesterday, Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs Sudhir Vyas said that the demand for energy in India will increase as New Delhi aims to sustain 8 to...

November 25, 2011 9:57 AM

Delhi HC to hear Kanimozhi’s bail plea today

The Delhi High Court will hear bail pleas of DMK MP Kanimozhi and five other accused in the 2G spectrum case today. The hearing in the case has been advanced from 1st of next month. Others whose bail pleas will be heard today are former Telecom Secretary Siddharth Behura, filmmaker Karim Morani, DMK...

November 25, 2011 9:53 AM

Partial solar eclipse will take place today

A partial solar eclipse will take place today which will only be seen from southern South Africa, Antarctica, Tasmania and most of New Zealand. Astro enthusiasts in the country will miss an opportunity to watch the eclipse as it will be visible only from the deep Southern Hemisphere. The partial sol...

November 24, 2011 9:01 PM

No time frame can be given for implementation of NPPP, 2011: Govt

The government on Thursday said no time frame can be given for implementation of draft National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy, 2011. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Srikant Kumar Jena said the policy is awaiting the response from the concerned min...

November 24, 2011 9:01 PM

Cabinet clears Companies Bill providing for stricter corporate norms

Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Companies Bill. Top official sources said that the bill is likely to be tabled in the current session of Parliament. The Bill provides for stricter corporate governance norms. Once approved by Parliament, it will replace the Companies Act of 1956. Among other t...

November 24, 2011 8:52 PM

Indian Panorma section inaugurated at IFFI

The Indian Panorma, was inaugurated on Thursday at the ongoing International Film Festival of India, in Goa. Many films including 'Milan' - a classic from Tagore and three movies on tourism under Incredible India campaign were screened. Homages were also paid to Assamee Singer- Bhupen Hazarika, Rich...

November 24, 2011 8:29 PM

Cabinet approves Companies Bill

Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Companies Bill. Top official sources said that the bill is likely to be tabled in the current session of Parliament. The Bill provides for stricter corporate governance norms. Once approved by Parliament, it will replace the Companies Act of 1956. Among other t...

November 24, 2011 8:09 PM

Oil refining capacity to rise over 60% by 2016: Govt

Government on Thursday said that India's oil refining capacity will increase by over 60 per cent to 310.86 million tonnes in the next 5 years. Petroleum Minister S Jaipal Reddy said this in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. He said that two new refineries have been commissioned in...

November 24, 2011 7:34 PM

PM condemns attack on Sharad Pawar

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has condemned the attack on Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar. Dr. Singh regretted the increasing tendency to take recourse to violent means to express disagreement. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee condemned the attack and said that it should not be publicised. Parlia...

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