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May 31, 2012 1:12 PM

GDP growth rate slips to 5.3 % in the 4th quarter

India's economic growth rate slipped to 5.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2011-12.This is the lowest in nearly 9 years due to poor performance of the manufacturing and farm sectors.According to the government data released today, the Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the January- March...

May 31, 2012 12:47 PM

Core sector growth slows to 2.2 pc in April

The growth rate of eight infrastructure sectors in the country slowed down to 2.2 per cent in April because of poor performance of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum refinery products and fertilisers.The eight core sectors that also include coal, electricity, cementand finished steel, and have a eigh...

May 31, 2012 12:33 PM

Core sector growth slows to 2.2 pc in April

The growth rate of eight infrastructure sectors in the country sloweddown to 2.2 per cent in April because of poor performance of crudeoil, natural gas, petroleum refinery products and fertilisers.The eight core sectors that also include coal, electricity, cementand finished steel, and have a weight...

May 31, 2012 12:30 PM

Nation-wide bandh against petrol price hike evokes mixed response

The nation-wide bandh called by some opposition parties against therecent petrol price hike has evoked mixed response.Markets are closed is some parts of the country. Some train services were affected as people sat on tracks to protest against the hike in petrol prices. Office goers faced difficulti...

May 31, 2012 12:29 PM

General Bikram Singh takes over as Army Chief

General Bikram Singh, a veteran infantry officer, today took over asthe 25th Chief of the Indian Army . He succeeded Gen V K Singh whose26-month tenure was mired by controversies. Fifty nine year-old GenBikram Singh will have a tenure of two years and three months in thetop post.Prior to his appoint...

May 31, 2012 8:53 AM

Intense heat wave conditions continue in North & East India

There was no let up in the intense heat wave prevailing in northernand eastern parts of the country with temperatures remaining above thenormal mark at most places. National capital, yesterday, recorded amaximum of 45 degree Celsius, the highest temperature of this seasonso far.In Punjab and Haryana...

May 30, 2012 8:59 PM

Mining scam: CBI court dimisses bail pleas of Janardhana Reddy, 3 others

The CBI special court in Bangalore has dismissed the bail petition filed by former minister and mine owner Janardhan Reddy.The CBI special court Judge B M Angadi ruled that the bail cannot be granted as the accused faces some serious charges of illegal mining.The CBI also issued chargesheet against ...

May 30, 2012 8:58 PM

Naveen Patnaik to cut UK trip short amid reports of revolt in BJD

Odisha Chief Minister, Mr. Naveen Patnaik is cutting short his visit to the United Kingdom and rushing back to Bhubaneswar after reports of split in the ruling Biju Janata Dal.Things came to a head after Parliamentary party leader in Rajya Sabha Pyari Mohan called a meeting at his Bhubaneswar reside...

May 30, 2012 8:47 PM

Centre rubbishes charges of irregularities in allotment of coal blocks

Centre has rubbished Team Anna's charges of irregularities in allocation of coal blocks when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held the portfolio. The Coal Ministry on Wednesday made point by point rejection of the allegations and said the process of allocation was absolutely fair and just.The seve...

May 30, 2012 8:41 PM

Mining scam: CBI court dimisses bail pleas of Janardhana Reddy, 3 others

The CBI special court in Bangalore has dismissed the bail petition filed by former minister and mine owner Janardhan Reddy. The CBI special court Judge B M Angadi ruled that the bail cannot be granted as the accused faces some serious charges of illegal mining. The CBI also issued chargesheet agains...

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