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March 25, 2010 9:31 PM

Maharashtra proposes extension of VAT exemptions on food articles

The Maharashtra budget on Thursday proposed to extend VAT exemptions on food articles like rice, wheat and pulses among others for one more year to help control price rise. <br/><br/>Finance Minister Sunil Tatkare while presenting the budget for 2010-11 in the Assembly said that ...

March 25, 2010 9:29 PM

DDA to pay compensation for commercial use of green belt land: SC?

The Supreme Court has held DDA cannot go for commercial exploitation of land acquired for green belt development. It said, DDA would have to pay 50 per cent of the land value to original owners in case it is used for commercial purposes. <br/><br/>The apex court held the land acq...

March 25, 2010 9:20 PM

MP legislative assembly passes anti-terror law

Defying strong opposition from the Congress, Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday passed a stringent anti-terror law arguing it is not meant against any community. The Congress and BSP which wanted the legislation to be referred to the select committee staged walk-out and tore copies of the bill in...

March 25, 2010 8:27 PM

7 suspected Maoists arrested in Gaya for Rajdhani derailment

In Bihar, seven suspect Maoists have been arrested in Gaya on Thursday in connection with Rajdhani derailment incident. State Director General of Police Neelmani said a massive man hunt is continuing in areas to nab more Maoists. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, a probe into Rajdhani train m...

March 25, 2010 7:48 PM

MP legislative assembly passes crime control bill

The Madhya Pradesh assembly has passed the terrorist disruption activities and organized crime control bill 2010, on Thursday evening. The bill was tabled in the assembly on 18th March and was passed after voting. <br/><br/>On the lines of MCOCA, the bill proposes stringent laws ...

March 25, 2010 7:44 PM

SC upholds validity of reservation for Muslims in Andhra

The Supreme Court in an interim order upheld the validity of four per cent reservation provided to backward members of Muslim community in Andhra Pradesh. A bench of Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices J M Panchal and B S Chauhan, however, referred the issue to a Constitution bench to examin...

March 25, 2010 6:19 PM

SC upholds reservation for Muslims in Andhra

The Supreme Court in an interim order upheld the validity of four per cent reservation provided to backward members of Muslim community in Andhra Pradesh. A bench of Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices J M Panchal and B S Chauhan, however, referred the issue to a Constitution bench to examin...

March 25, 2010 6:18 PM

WB CM warns of stern action against illegal construction in Kolkata

The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mr. Buddhadev Bhattacharjee has warned of stern action against illegal construction of buildings in Kolkata and adjoining areas of the City. <br/><br/>Speaking in the wake of the devastating fire in Kolkata, Mr. Bhattacharjee admitted in the State ...

March 25, 2010 6:17 PM

Raj HC asks Gujjars to ensure peace during stir

Rajasthan High Court on Thursday directed agitating Gujjar leaders to ensure that the statewide stir proposed by them from Friday remains peaceful and there is no violence. <br/><br/>A division bench comprising Chief Justice Jagdish Bhalla and Justice MN Bhandari also directed th...

March 25, 2010 5:45 PM

Biometrics cards to be issued for pensioners in Haryana

Collecting pension will soon be a hassle-free exercise in Haryana as under a new scheme the amount will directly be credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiary. Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will initiate a project under which biometrics cards will be issued to the pensioners in ...

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