Congress importing illegal migrants in Assam: Jaitley
August 9th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) BJP leader Arun Jaitley Thursday accused the government of treating the Assam violence as a law and order problem and said the ruling Congress was ... Read more...
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India can become a world power: US official
June 5th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 5 (IANS) The US has invested much of its time and energy to foster its relations with India because it believes India has the institutional capacity to become ... Read more...
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‘Four-way oil swap win-win for India-Russia’
May 14th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) A four-way oil swap between India, Russia, Japan and the Gulf producers would be a win-win situation for New Delhi and Moscow, a noted strategic ... Read more...
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10,000 solar water systems in Maoist-affected areas: Ramesh
May 14th, 2012 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government will install 10,000 solar-based water systems to supply drinking water to the rural communities in 78 Maoist-affected districts in the country, Rural Development ... Read more...
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ICRA Techno Analytics to pick up majority stake in US firm
May 8th, 2012 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) City-based software company ICRA Techno Analytics (ICTEAS) will shortly acquire the majority stake in BPA Technologies Inc, a California-based business consulting and technology services firm, ... Read more...
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Building mutual trust key to defeating terror: Zardari
April 27th, 2012 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Terming the US drone strikes inside Pakistani territory as "useless" and "counter-productive", Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari Friday told a visiting US diplomat that building mutual ... Read more...
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No business can afford to ignore Indian ICT market: Sibal
February 28th, 2012 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) No business can afford to ignore the growing information communication technology (ICT) market in India given its the demographic profile, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal said ... Read more...
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Over 11,000 calls to National Consumer Helpline in January
February 17th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) received 11,301 calls during January, an official said Friday.In addition to these telephonic complaints, 575 complaints were received through the ... Read more...
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Maldives has agreed on early election: India
February 17th, 2012 - 12:13 am ICT by IANS
Male, Feb 16 (IANS) The Maldives government has agreed to conduct "early" elections to resolve the political impasse following the dramatic regime change in the island nation, Indian Foreign Secretary ... Read more...
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It makes sense for Pakistan, Iran to firm ties: Daily
February 9th, 2012 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Pakistan and Iran "have a need of friends in the world" and it makes strategic sense for both countries to firm up ties, said a daily ... Read more...
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EU urges Greek debt deal to be reached without delay
January 24th, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Jan 24 (IANS) Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker Tuesday called for an early conclusion of a deal on Greece's debt restructuring programme without delay."We welcome the increased convergence and ask ... Read more...
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India, US on same side on freedom, development: envoy
January 24th, 2012 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) The India-US relationship is defined by a pragmatic realisation that they are on the same side on eliminating forces threatening their freedom and development, according to ... Read more...
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Congress hopes for ‘convergence of views’ with Trinamool
January 6th, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Expressing hope there could be a convergence of views with United Progressive Alliance constituent Trinamool Congress, the Congress Friday said minor differences with West ... Read more...
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Surgeon pioneers gallbladder removal through belly button
December 30th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) Santiago Horgan, a robotic surgery expert, pioneered the removal of a diseased gallbladder through a patient's belly button in 60 minutes, reports a study.It took Horgan ... Read more...
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Over 10,000 calls to National Consumer Helpline in November
December 28th, 2011 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) received 10,434 calls during November, officials said Wednesday.In addition to these telephonic complaints, 634 complaints were also received through the ... Read more...
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L&T;, Mitsubishi to sign shipbuilding pact
December 27th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Engineering major Larsen and Toubro (L&T;) Tuesday said its ship-building arm - L&T; Shipbuilding Ltd (LTSB) - is set to sign an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy ... Read more...
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India ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Durban outcome
December 8th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 8 (IANS) Indian Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan Thursday said she is "cautiously optimistic" about UN climate talks arriving at a conclusion as the ambition levels of developed countries ... Read more...
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Pakistan honours Chinese general
November 24th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 24 (IANS) Pakistan conferred a top award on a Chinese general for promoting friendship between the two countries.President Asif Ali Zardari Wednesday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Hou ... Read more...
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PM heads back after IBSA Summit in Pretoria
October 19th, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, Oct 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left here for New Delhi Wednesday morning after attending the 5th summit among the leaderships of India, Brazil and South Africa ... Read more...
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Consumer helpline gets over 11,000 calls in July
September 1st, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) received 11,640 calls -- with the maximum number 4,577 from Delhi -- during July for consumer complaints, an official statement ... Read more...
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Fiscal consolidation needs priority, stresses PM
August 20th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the process of fiscal consolidation needs to be given priority even if it limits the availability of resources ... Read more...
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Huawei to launch 10 to 12 new products
June 16th, 2011 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 16 (IANS) Huawei Devices, the Indian subsidiary of Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies, plans to launch 10-12 new products, including tablets and 3G-based phones, this year.Launching three new ... Read more...
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Consumer helpline receives 10,170 calls in April
May 27th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) received 10,170 calls - the maximum number (2,906) from Delhi - during April for redressal of consumer complaints, an official ... Read more...
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HCL to provide IT services to Etisalat customers
May 9th, 2011 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) Leading Indian infotech major HCL Technologies will provide ICT (information and communication technology) services to customers of Gulf telecom operator Etisalat, a statement said Monday.As per ... Read more...
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India set to be one of top ten users of broadband in the world: Broadband Forum
March 25th, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 25(ANI-Business Wire India): India's phenomenal growth in broadband in 2010, second only to China and the United States, is leading towards the country soon becoming one of the top ... Read more...
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‘Lack of convergence of opinion on Bengal development’
March 17th, 2011 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) Former chairman of Coal India Ltd Partha Bhattacharyya Thursday said lack of convergence of opinion on developmental issues between the political parties in West Bengal is ... Read more...
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Need for better implementation of unemployment, poverty schemes to ensure benefits: FM
February 25th, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb.25 (ANI): The Economic Survey tabled by the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok Sabha today states that there is a need for better convergence of schemes related ... Read more...
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Now, watch Lakme Fashion Week live online
February 24th, 2011 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The organisers of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) want to connect instantly with their audiences and are launching LFW TV online to enable people ... Read more...
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BRIC now becomes BRICS with entry of South Africa: Pranab
February 19th, 2011 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Paris, Feb 19 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has confirmed that South Africa was the latest entry in the BRIC-Brazil, Russia, India and China association of countries.He said this at Paris, ... Read more...
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India seeks UNSC expansion, suggests key elements of reform
December 15th, 2010 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Dec 15 (IANS) Days before taking an elected seat on the UN Security Council, India has suggested six key elements of reform, including expansion of the Council in both its ... Read more...
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Wildlife film festival in Bhubaneswar
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
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0By Sarada LahangirBhubaneswar, Dec.2 (ANI): Environmental activists organized
a six-day-long Wildlife Travelling Film Festival & Environment Forum here
to create awareness among students.The theme of the ... Read more...
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India denies visa to former Pak President Musharraf
December 1st, 2010 - 10:11 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 1(ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has reportedly been denied a visa to attend a seminar scheduled to be held in New Delhi on Saturday.According to reports, the ... Read more...
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Government planning to raise widows’ pension
November 29th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The women and child development ministry Monday mooted various proposals to better the lives of widows in the country, including raising the pension to Rs. 1,500 a ... Read more...
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Delhi plans family development index
November 3rd, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Delhi government is working on a Family Development Index to measure how much its schemes help the intended beneficiaries."The government is in the process of institutionalising ... Read more...
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US can do little for India’s success or failure: think tank
October 26th, 2010 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) The US can contribute only marginally to India's success or failure, suggests a US think tank as it advised Washington to focus on global issues ... Read more...
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