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August 14, 2012 2:01 PM

Inflation falls to 32 month low;lifts Sensex;Rupee down against $

The rate of inflation declined to 6.87 per cent in July this year, its lowest level since January, 2010, as the rate of price rise in the food articles category eased. But price pressure remained on potatoes, pulses and rice, and manufactured items. Inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Inde...

August 14, 2012 1:59 PM

Contingency plan for 320 districts to overcome drought

The Agriculture Ministry has prepared contingency plans for 320 districts across the country to overcome severe drought conditions. The concerned States have been advised to prepare location-specific alternatives based on these plans. They have also been asked to be in touch with the agricultural Un...

August 14, 2012 1:24 PM

Agri Min prepares contingency plans for drought hit districts

The Agriculture Ministry has prepared contingency plans for 320 districts across the country to overcome severe drought conditions. The concerned States have been advised to prepare location-specific alternatives based on these plans. They have also been asked to be in touch with the agricultural Un...

August 14, 2012 12:22 PM

Several steps taken by Govt to tackle black money: I&B Min Soni

Senior Congress leader and Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said that the government has taken several effective measures to tackle black money. Speaking to newsmen outside Parliament, Ms Soni said that steps have been taken within the country and abroad. She said, India has signed ...

August 14, 2012 11:21 AM

Din in House on several issues: LS adjourned till noon

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon following uproar on various issues. As soon as the House began, the CPIM and Shiv Sena members trooped into the well of the House, shouting slogans. The CPIM members demanded Right to Food Security and a fair and efficient public distribution system. The Sh...

August 14, 2012 9:01 AM

Jagan Reddy assets case: CBI names AP Minister in chargesheet

The CBI has named Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasad Rao and two more senior officials in its latest chargesheet filed in connection with the disproportionate assets case against Kadapa Lok Sabha Member Jaganmohan Reddy. The Central investigating agency has filed the fourth ...

August 14, 2012 8:53 AM

Pune Police arrest 11 persons for attacks on North East students

In Pune, the police has arrested 11 people in connection with attacks on north east students in the city. Security has been beefed up in areas where north east students are living. Several helplines have been set up to assist students and working professionals from the north east living in Pune .Nor...

August 13, 2012 8:59 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned on issues of Mumbai violence and black money

The proceedings of the Lok Sabha was disrupted today following uproar on issues of Mumbai violence and black money. The house was adjourned for the day as members of the Shiv Sena and the BJP shouted slogans in the well of the house disrupting the proceedings when it reassembled at 2 p.m. Earlier th...

August 13, 2012 8:57 PM

Jagan case: CBI files fourth charge sheet, names AP Minister & 2 officials

The CBI has named Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasad Rao and two more senior officials in its latest charge sheet filed today in connection with the disproportionate assets case against Kadapa Lok Sabha Member Jaganmohan Reddy. The Central Investigating Agency has filed the ...

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