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November 24, 2011 7:22 PM

India stresses the need to explore new areas of mutual engagement with Africa

India continues to strengthen its relations with Africa by boosting trade and commerce, building infrastructure and offering scholarships to African students. Speaking at the India-Africa Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Mr M Ganapathy ...

November 24, 2011 7:22 PM

India calls for 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 on Thursday, 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 ...

November 24, 2011 7:21 PM

Congress criticizes opposition for parliament disruption

Congress strongly criticised the opposition for not letting the Parliament function for the third day in a row. Briefing reporters in New Delhi party spokesman Manish Tewari said that the government walked the extra-mile by accepting discussion on relevant issues. He added that opposition was divide...

November 24, 2011 5:26 PM

PM condemns attack on Sharad Pawar

The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has condemned the attack on Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar. Dr. Singh talked to Mr. Pawar after the incident. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee condemned the attack and said that it should not be publicised. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal descr...

November 24, 2011 5:23 PM

No immediate hike in fuel prices: Jaipal Reddy

Petroleum Minister S Jaipal Reddy on Thursday hinted that the government will not rush into raising retail fuel prices just yet. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr Reddy said depreciation of rupee has naturally created unprecedented problems. He said international market is volatile, both ...

November 24, 2011 4:59 PM

Govt. slams opposition for deliberately stalling Parliamentary proceedings

Government today charged the Opposition of deliberately stalling the proceedings of Parliament.Talking to reporters outside parliament, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Harish Rawat said that it is unfortunate that the Opposition does not stand firm on its commitment to ensure smooth func...

November 24, 2011 4:55 PM

No proposal for hike in rail passenger fares: Govt

The government has made it clear that there is no proposal to hike railway passenger fares at present. Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa informed this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. He added that the recent hike in freight charges were marginal. The Minister said, the im...

November 24, 2011 4:36 PM

PM condemns attack on Sharad Pawar

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has condemned the attack on Agriculture Minister Mr. Sharad Pawar. The Prime Minister Office's spokesperson told AIR that Dr. Singh has spoken to Mr. Pawar following the incident and enquired about his well being. Meanwhile Union Minister of Parliamentary A...

November 24, 2011 2:48 PM

Sharad Pawar assaulted by youth at NDMC

Agriculture Minister Mr. Sharad Pawar was today assaulted by a youth at NDMC Centre in New Delhi. The Minister was assaulted on the issue of price rise.Senior BJP leader S S Ahluwalia informed Rajya Sabha that the government should not shy away from holding a discussion on the issue.The Prime Minist...

November 24, 2011 1:53 PM

113 Jan Aushadhi Stores opened across nation till date

Altogether one hundred and thirteen Jan Aushadhi Stores have been opened across the country till date.Under the Jan Aushadhi Campaign launched by the Pharmaceuticals Department, quality medicines are made available to the public through the Jan Aushadhi Stores.The unbranded generic medicines are sol...

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