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February 23, 2011 2:19 PM

Appropriate measure to be taken to redress weavers’ grievances: PM

The Prime minister has assured the weavers that appropriate measure will be taken to redress their grievances. Briefing newsmen Uttar Pradesh Congress President Mrs. Rita Bahuguna said that the weavers met Dr. Manmohan Singh today in the leadership of member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi. She said that...

February 23, 2011 2:13 PM

AIR, Doordarshan play major role in maintaining peace during elections

Chief Election Officer of Assam, Mr. Hemanta Narzary today said that All India Radio and Doordarshan play a major role in maintaining peace during the vital days of elections by providing information to the people in the most appropriate way. He was speaking at the Prasar Bharati Orientation Worksho...

February 23, 2011 2:03 PM

RS resumes discussion on motion of thanks

The Rajya Sabha today resumed discussion on the motion of thanks to the President's address to the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament. Participating in the discussion, CPM leader Sitaram Yechury charged the government with failure in collecting the money from the defaulting telecom ...

February 23, 2011 1:59 PM

Govt serious about bringing back black money: Congress

The Congress today said that the government is serious about bringing back the black money, stashed in foreign banks. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, the Party General Secretary Mr. Digvijay Singh said that the due procedure is being carried out to bring it back. He said that the government...

February 23, 2011 1:59 PM

Sukhoi inducted in Indian Air Force

Sukhoi aircraft has been inducted in the Indian Air Force and light combat aircraft, LCA will be inducted soon. This information was given by the Defence Minister Mr. A.K. Antony while replying questions in the Rajya Sabha today. He said another modern aircraft is being acquired for the Air Force. T...

February 23, 2011 1:57 PM

India may allow export of wheat, rice

India might allow export of wheat and rice owing to the record food grain production this year. This was revealed by Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Minister Sharad Pawar in New Delhi today. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function Mr Pawar said that the time is right to allow ...

February 23, 2011 1:56 PM

Shahnawaz urges PM to save Air India

Senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain today urged the Prime Minister to step in and save the Air India. Talking to reporters outside the Parliament he demanded an enquiry in the swapping of public aircrafts routes to private air lines. Former Civil aviation Minister also urged that government should a...

February 23, 2011 1:53 PM

Plans in place for possible evacuation of Indians from Libya

The Government today said that plans are in place for possible evacuation of Indian nationals from crisis hit Libya by land, air and sea. Making a Suo-Motu statement in the Lok Sabha today, the External Affairs Minister Mr. S.M.Krishna said inter- ministerial meetings have been taken to take stock o...

February 23, 2011 1:53 PM

Aarushi Murder case: Hearing on Talwar’s petition adjourned till Friday

The Allahabad High Court today adjourned till Friday the hearing on a petition filed in connection with Aarushi Murder case. The petition was filed by parents of Aarushi Talwar challenging a CBI court order making them accused in the murder of their teenaged daughter and domestic help, Hemraj, three...

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