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November 2, 2011 2:02 PM

President expresses concern over rising crimes against women

The President, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has expressed great concern over the rising trend of crime against women in the country. Addressing the 125th anniversary of IT College Lucknow, she asked the law-enforcing agencies to create a secure atmosphere for women. Emphasising for self-security, t...

November 2, 2011 1:57 PM

President arrives in Lucknow on one day UP visit

The President, Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil arrived Lucknow on a one day visit to the Uttar Pradesh. She will be the chief guest at a function on 125th anniversary of famous institution for women education Isabella Thoburn College. The President will also release a book about the college on this occ...

November 2, 2011 1:43 PM

Training schedule of pilots deferred till Nov end, AI tells HC

Air India management today informed the Bombay High Court that they have deferred the pilot training programme for Boeing 787 Dreamliner by about a month. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) challenging the decision of airlines management to draw equal number of p...

November 2, 2011 12:58 PM

Petrol price hike under consideration of Govt

Hike in petroleum prices is under consideration of the government. Highly placed sources said that the consultations on the issue are on. AIR correspondent quoting sources in oil marketing companies reports, they are pushing for the hike and holding discussions with the government on the issue. This...

November 2, 2011 12:55 PM

Air India defers training to avert stir

Air India management today informed the Bombay High Court that they have deferred the pilot training programme for Boeing 787 Dreamliner by about a month. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) challenging the decision of airlines management to draw equal number of p...

November 2, 2011 10:24 AM

India calls for global coordination on cyber security

India has called for global coordination to ensure that Internet continues to thrive without the fear of its misuse. Speaking at the International Cyber Conference in London, Minister of State for Information and Communications Sachin Pilot outlined the Crisis Management Plan that has been developed...

November 2, 2011 8:31 AM

Govt approves Public Procurement Policy

The government on Tuesday approved a procurement policy under which government departments and PSUs will give preferences to micro and small entrepreneurs. The policy cleared by the Cabinet, sets an annual target of 20 per cent procurement from these sectors. Within this limit, four per cent of the ...

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