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February 18, 2011 12:39 PM

PM to arrive in Guwahati on two day visit

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will arrive in Guwahati this afternoon on a two day visit to Assam. Besides Guwahati, the Prime Minister will visit Jorhat and Sibsagar. Dr. Singh will address the students and teachers of the Arya Vidyapeeth College immediately after his arrival at Guwahati. In the...

February 18, 2011 12:26 PM

SC asks about status of complaint filed against former CJI

The Supreme Court today asked Attorney General G E Vahanvati to apprise it about the status of a complaint filed in May last year against former Chief Justice of India and chairman, National Human Rights Commission K G Balakrishnan. The complaint was filed by a Delhi-based journalist seeking a CBI p...

February 18, 2011 12:22 PM

CBI raids at five CWG officials residence in Delhi

The Central bureau of Investigation, CBI today conducted raids at the residence of five Commonwealth Games officials in Delhi in connection with the overlays case. CBI sources said that searches are being carried out at the houses of five officials. Overlays work included supply of tents, containers...

February 18, 2011 9:35 AM

Least developed countries conference in New Delhi

Lines of credit, Africa E-connectivity and other development assistance initiatives will be at the centre of discussions in the least developed countries conference being held in New Delhi today. 48 countries are expected to take part in the conference to be inaugurated by the External Affairs Minis...

February 18, 2011 9:25 AM

Anony asks armed forces to be vigilant against cyber warfare threat

Defence Minister A K Antony asked the armed forces to be vigilant against the emerging cyber warfare threat and gear up their infrastructure to tackle the security challenge.Mr Antony was addressing defence officials during the centenary celebrations of the Corps of Signal in New Delhi. He also high...

February 18, 2011 9:23 AM

Devotees take holy deep in Sangam

Thousands of devotees are taking holy dip in Sangam on the occasion of Magh Purnima today. People are also reaching in Varanasi and Ayodhya to take holy bath in Ganga and Saryu rivers. In Varanasi, a large number of Sant Ravidas followers are taking part in his birth anniversary celebrations being o...

February 18, 2011 9:23 AM

Devotees take holy deep in Sangam

Thousands of devotees are taking holy dip in Sangam on the occasion of Magh Purnima today. People are also reaching in Varanasi and Ayodhya to take holy bath in Ganga and Saryu rivers. In Varanasi, a large number of Sant Ravidas followers are taking part in his birth anniversary celebrations being o...

February 18, 2011 9:22 AM

Bill to be introduced to ensure better corporate governance

The Government will introduce a Bill in the coming Budget Session of Parliament to ensure better corporate governance. Talking to reporters after an Interactive Session with captains of Industry in New Delhi, the Union Minister for Corporate Affairs Mr Murli Deora said that the government is revisin...

February 18, 2011 9:20 AM

Antony acknowledges separatists in NE “misusing” social networking sites

Defence Minister A K Antony acknowledged that separatists in North-East are "misusing" social networking sites .Talking to newsmen on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi Mr Antony said proper corrective action will be taken after ascertaining the whole issue. Mr.Antony will start his two day vi...

February 17, 2011 9:23 PM

Prez Patil gives Rs one lakh to ailing actor A K Hangal

President Pratibha Patil has given one lakh rupees to ailing actor A K Hangal who is facing severe financial crunch to foot his medical bills. The cheque was sent to the 95-year-old actor, living with his photographer-son Vijay and other family members in Mumbai, from the President's discretion...

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