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December 9, 2012 1:38 PM

B'desh violence as oppn enforces blockade

Violence broke out in Dhaka today after main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its rightwing allies enforced a nationwide eight-hour road blockade.They were protesting scrapping of non-party caretaker government system for election oversight.Witnesses said, several people were injure...

December 9, 2012 12:25 PM

FDI to provide two crore job opportunities in next two years: Narayanaswamy

The Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office Mr.V Narayanaswamy has said that FDI in retail will provide two crore job opportunities in the next two years. Talking to reporters in Tirunelveli today, he said, the central government has proved its majority in both houses of Parliament on this iss...

December 9, 2012 11:21 AM

England defeats India by 7 wickets in 3rd test

England defeated India by seven wickets on the fifth day of the third Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata this morning. The visitors chased down the target of 41 runs after losing quick three wickets in just 12.1 overs to take an invincible lead of 2-1 in the series. Earlier in the day, England complete...

December 9, 2012 11:20 AM

UN Climate Conference extends Kyoto Protocol till 2020

The UN Conference on Climate Change in Doha has come to an end with around 200 countries agreeing to extend the Kyoto Protocol till 2020. The treaty seeks to limit the emission of greenhouse gases by around 35 nations until the end of this year. The conference also agreed on promises of financing to...

December 8, 2012 8:50 PM

FDI in retail will benefit farmers, consumers: PM

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said, he is confident that FDI in retail will benefit the farmers and the consumers. It will introduce new technology and investment in marketing agricultural products. Speaking at Punjab Agriculture University Golden Jubilee Convocation in Ludhiana, Dr. Sin...

December 8, 2012 8:48 PM

Guj polls: Electioneering intensifies with just 5 days to go for first phase

With just 5 more days to go for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly polls, electioneering has reached a feverish pitch. Major political parties including BJP and Congress have fielded their star campaigners in the 87 constituencies spread over 15 districts to woo the voters. Polling will be held nex...

December 8, 2012 8:46 PM

K’taka CM sacks Cooperative Minister Puttaswamy, MP Basavaraj suspended

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has sacked Cooperative Minister B J Puttaswamy, a Yeddyurappa loyalists from the cabinet. Cracking the whip against B S Yeddyurappa loyalists, BJP has also suspended his staunch supporter and Tumkur MP G S Basavaraj from the party. The party has issued show ...

December 8, 2012 2:22 PM

US welcomes Parliament's decision to allow FDI in retail

The United States has welcomed the decision of the Indian Parliament to allow FDI in multi-brand retail. The State Department spokesman, Mark Toner, told reporters at his daily news conference in Washington that this is a win-win for all from small businesses to farmers and consumers, besides deepen...

December 8, 2012 2:06 PM

Climate talks continue in Doha

Delegates at the annual climate talks in Doha continue their discussions today to try to reach a deal to limit global warming. The two-week UN meeting was originally due to end yesterday. Disagreements were seen over the levels of emissions cuts acceptable to both developed and developing economies....

December 8, 2012 2:01 PM

FDI in retail will benefit farmers, consumers: PM

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said, he is confident that FDI in retail will benefit the farmers and the consumers. It will introduce new technology and investment in marketing agricultural products. Speaking at Punjab Agriculture University Golden Jubilee Convocation in Ludhiana, Dr. Sin...

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