Ganguly offered BCCI technical panel chairmanship
September 19th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was Monday offered the chairmanship of the technical committee of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).BCCI's newly appointed president ... Read more...
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DMK to discuss cases against party leaders
September 3rd, 2011 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu's opposition DMK will hold a meeting of its legal wing Sep 10 to chalk out strategies on the cases being filed by the government ... Read more...
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Can’t discuss CAG report before PAC’s examination: Dikshit
August 30th, 2011 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday said that the government cannot comment on the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report until parliament's Public ... Read more...
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No decision on repeal of armed forces act
August 9th, 2011 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The government has taken no decision on the recommendation to repeal the Armed Forces Special Power Act that gives sweeping powers to the military in ... Read more...
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States told to be strict on honour killings
August 9th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The central government has directed the states to strictly comply with Supreme Court directions on honour killings.Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh ... Read more...
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I-League clubs agree to release players for Caribbean tour
August 8th, 2011 - 10:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Five I-League clubs Monday softened their stand and agreed to release footballers for the national team's tour to Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago this ... Read more...
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I stick to my statement in parliament: Ajay Maken
August 8th, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) After a privilege motion was moved against him, Sports Minister Ajay Maken asserted that he stood by his statement in parliament that the then ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu plans new industrial, land takeover policies
August 4th, 2011 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Thursday decided to come out with new industrial and land acquisition policies to attract investment.The state, which is ranked seventh among Indian states in ... Read more...
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NDA government installed Kalmadi as CWG chief: Maken
August 2nd, 2011 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Ajay Maken Tuesday said the previous National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government was responsible for installing Suresh Kalmadi as the chief ... Read more...
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Haryana to tax Gurgaon-Alwar road users more
July 27th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 27 (IANS) Motorists avoiding the National Highway No.8 (NH-8) to evade toll tax on the Gurgaon-Jaipur route are in for some bad news: The toll on the alternative ... Read more...
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Competitive bidding for coal blocks to begin soon: Minister
July 25th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government will introduce competitive bidding for allocation of coal blocks by the end of this year in a bid to bring transparency in ... Read more...
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Sri Sri on panel to decide Amarnath pilgrimage duration
July 23rd, 2011 - 12:58 am ICT by IANS
Jammu, July 22 (IANS) The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has constituted a panel, headed by spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shanker, to suggest the duration of the annual Amarnath ... Read more...
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National Optical Fiber network to be set up: Sibal
July 22nd, 2011 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Friday said the telecom commission has recommended creating a National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) to provide broadband connectivity to panchayats."The objective ... Read more...
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Karnataka clears 28 projects worth Rs.8,622 crore investments
July 14th, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 14 (IANS) The Karnataka government Thursday cleared 28 investment proposals collectively valued at Rs.8,622 crore with an employment potential for about 23,000 people, state industries minister Murgesh Nirani ... Read more...
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Now Apple goes after BlackBerry’s enterprise base
July 12th, 2011 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, July 12 (IANS) As BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) co-CEOs face jittery investors Tuesday at the annual meeting amid the company's declining market share, Apple has stepped up ... Read more...
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Cancelled coal blocks may be retruned to NTPC: Power minister
July 10th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Coal mining blocks which were taken away from NTPC because of the state-run company's inability to start mining operations within the stipulated time may ... Read more...
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Rs.60 mn Lord Krishna statue planned at Kurukshetra
June 23rd, 2011 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 23 (IANS) A huge statue depicting Lord Krishna's 'Virat Swarup' will be installed at Brahmsarovar complex in the holy town of Kurukshetra at a cost of Rs.6 crore ... Read more...
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Dikshit tells civic agencies to gear up for monsoon
June 13th, 2011 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) With the monsoon around the corner, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday directed all civic agencies in the capital city to gear up to ... Read more...
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Government may engage outside agencies to trace tax evaders
June 8th, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) In a bid to tighten the noose on tax evaders, the government is likely to engage outside agencies to locate the whereabouts of untraceable assessees ... Read more...
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Punjab approves ‘Right to Service Ordinance 2011′
June 7th, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) The Punjab cabinet Tuesday approved the Right to Service Ordinance, 2011, to ensure the delivery of citizen centric services like making of driving licence, arms licence ... Read more...
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Bangalore buzz: Bounty for 16 rebel law makers’ support?
May 14th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) A day after the apex court restored the membership to 16 rebel Karnataka lawmakers, the dominant topic of discussion in political circles here was what ... Read more...
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Unique ID project launched in Orissa
May 10th, 2011 - 12:48 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) The exercise for issuing unique identification numbers (UIDs)to citizens kicked off in Orissa Monday with Governor M.C. Bhandare enrolling himself in a simple ceremony held ... Read more...
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How to get your own unique identity number
May 8th, 2011 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) With a mammoth exercise on to issue an Aadhar number to each of India's 1.2 billion citizens and interested residents, IANS tracks the process involved ... Read more...
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Coal blocks taken away from firms, including NTPC
May 5th, 2011 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Coal ministry Thursday said it had decided to take away mining rights for various coal blocks from companies, including state-run thermal power major NTPC, ... Read more...
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Commanders to debate battle readiness, security threats
April 20th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The security situation in India's neighbourhood, maritime safety and piracy, terrorism and internal threats are among the issues commanders army, navy and air force commander ... Read more...
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India, Kazakhstan to enhance collaboration to expand economic relationship
April 16th, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by ANI
Astana (Kazakhstan), Apr 16 (ANI): India and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance collaboration in international economic and financial organizations and to use new opportunities arising as a result of integration processes ... Read more...
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India, Kazakhstan express firm commitment to consolidate strategic partnership
April 16th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by ANI
Astana (Kazakhstan), Apr 16 (ANI): India and Kazakhstan have expressed their firm commitment to further consolidate the strategic partnership during Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's two-day official visit to Kazakhstan. ... Read more...
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ONGC, Air India, HAL excluded from next season’s I-League
April 13th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) After missing several deadlines, three I-League clubs - Air India, ONGC and HAL - will finally face the axe from the elite division football league ... Read more...
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Sibal bats for spectrum audit, change in merger rules (Roundup)
April 11th, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal Monday unveiled the broad framework of a new telecom policy which would usher in reforms such as audit ... Read more...
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Spectrum audit, merger reforms in new telecom policy (Lead)
April 11th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Monday unveiled the broad framework of a new telecom policy which would bring in reforms such as audit of spectrum ... Read more...
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CII stands firm in fight against corruption
April 9th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): Welcoming the agreement reached between the government and the movement being led by Anna Hazare, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Hari Bhartia said that the CII ... Read more...
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Anna Hazare wins Rabindranath Tagore peace award
April 8th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 8(ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare, who is on a fast-unto-death for a stronger anti-corruption Lokpal Bill, has been announced as the winner of the 2011 Rabindranath Tagore Peace Prize ... Read more...
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Congress terms Hazare’s agitation rigid
April 8th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): As the stalemate over the Jan Lokpal Bill continues for the fourth day, the Congress Party on Friday termed social activist Anna Hazare's fast for a stronger ... Read more...
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Lokpal Bill stalemate: Pranab appeals to Hazare to discontinue his fast
April 8th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): After a meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to end the deadlock on the Jan Lokpal Bill issue, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee made an ... Read more...
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Government rejects Hazare’s proposals on anti-graft bill
April 8th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Attempts to break the impasse with anti-corruption crusaders failed again Friday with the government rejecting two of their major demands - having a former Supreme ... Read more...
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