Gujarat High Court raps Narendra Modi government
February 8th, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Feb 8 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court Wednesday criticised the Narendra Modi government in the state for "inaction and negligence" during the 2002 post-Godhra riots that led to ... Read more...
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Solve Kudankulam row in national interest, urges DMK
February 3rd, 2012 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) The DMK Friday urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to find an early solution to the stalled Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) coming up in ... Read more...
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Human Rights Watch asks India not to back Syria
February 3rd, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) Human Rights Watch has urged India not to stand by Syria as it comes under increasing attack over violation of human rights.The UN Security Council ... Read more...
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Four booked for Odisha gangrape after mounting pressure
January 10th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Jan 10 (IANS) After pressure from the public and direction from the higher authorities, Odisha Police Tuesday registered a criminal case against four people for the alleged gangrape of ... Read more...
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Now, complain directly to Jharkhand chief minister
January 6th, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Jan 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Friday launched apkacm.com, a portal that will work as a grievances management system where any person can lodge a complaint that ... Read more...
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Hundreds held during protest against PM (Lead)
December 26th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) Hundreds of DMDK members were detained here Monday when they staged a black flag protest against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on three major issues confronting ... Read more...
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Vijayakant held for black flag protest against PM
December 26th, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly and DMDK leader A. Vijayakant was arrested Monday along with party legislators and cadres for staging a ... Read more...
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Mamata defends fire department inaction on AMRI
December 14th, 2011 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Defending the fire department's inaction after the AMRI hospital failed to honour an affidavit for removing combustible material from its basement, West Bengal Chief Minister ... Read more...
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Goa government lambasted on illegal mining in anniversary feature
December 13th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 13 (IANS) Constant efforts by the state government to play down the illegal mining scandal in Goa notwithstanding, a feature article released by the Press Information Bureau ... Read more...
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Assault on teacher: Women’s panel slams Punjab’s inaction
December 6th, 2011 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The National Commission for Women Tuesday slammed the Punjab government for not taking strong action against the sarpanch (village head) who publicly slapped a woman ... Read more...
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Cops slept while dacoits struck, suspended
November 30th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Thane (Maharashtra), Nov 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Police Wednesday suspended six policemen who were found sleeping on duty when dacoits struck in two places in this district last week.Thane Police Commissioner ... Read more...
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US loses ’stable’ outlook from top agencies
November 29th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 29 (IANS) The US has lost its last stable outlook from the three top credit-ranking companies withFitch Ratings affirming its top-notch AAA credit rating but lowering the outlook ... Read more...
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India should assert with Sri Lanka: Jayalalithaa
November 16th, 2011 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday urged the central government to assert itself and tell Sri Lanka to control "rogue elements" in its navy ... Read more...
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Women’s panel denies inaction in Bhanwari Devi, Rajbala cases
November 4th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Rubbishing criticism of Bharatya Janata Party (BJP) woman's wing president Smriti Irani for inaction in the case of Bhanwari Devi's disappearance, National Commission for Women ... Read more...
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Notice to Delhi over delayed admission of 1,400 students
November 2nd, 2011 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government on a petition seeking directions to start the process for admission of 1,400 students ... Read more...
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Court notice to Delhi government on pre-school admissions
November 2nd, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government on an NGO's plea for direction to prohibit private schools in the national capital ... Read more...
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Execution seen as key in manufacturing policy success
October 30th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India Inc. is much enthused by a new policy that seeks to raise the share of manufacturing in the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to ... Read more...
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Bhopal tragedy survivors to observe black day
October 29th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Oct 29 (IANS) The Bhopal gas tragedy survivors will observe a 'Black Day' Nov 1, the 56th Foundation Day of Madhya Pradesh, to protest the state government's inaction ... Read more...
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Obama launches plan to help families facing foreclosure
October 26th, 2011 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 26 (IANS/EFE) President Barack Obama announced a series of measures to make refinancing mortgages easier for families facing the threat of foreclosure, contrasting his administration's efforts with ... Read more...
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Injured Kerala teacher’s kin complain of tardy probe
October 8th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 8 (IANS) The wife of a school teacher found with brutally inflicted wounds and abandoned on a highway near Kottarakara Sep 27 has complained to the police ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama cancels trip to South Africa due to visa delay
October 6th, 2011 - 12:17 am ICT by BNO News
DHARAMSALA, INDIA (BNO NEWS) -- The Dalai Lama on Tuesday cancelled his planned visit to South Africa after the government failed to issue a visa on time, his office said.The Dalai Lama's ... Read more...
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Overseas doctors to undergo language test for Britain
October 4th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 4 (IANS) Foreign doctors coming to Britain seeking employment will now have to undertake a mandatory English test before being allowed to work in the Nation Health Service ... Read more...
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Noida farmers to stall building projects
October 3rd, 2011 - 12:13 am ICT by IANS
Noida, Oct 2 (IANS) Farmers of around 54 villages Sunday threatened to stall the projects of builders to protests against the alleged inaction of Noida Authority in meeting their demands ... Read more...
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BJP, Congress in nexus over illegal mining: Goa activists
September 23rd, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 23 (IANS) Citing the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) inability to take on the Congress-led ruling coalition on the issue of illegal mining in Goa, anti-mining activists say ... Read more...
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Narendra Modi to sit on fast
September 13th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he will sit on a three-day fast from Saturday to strengthen the state's "peace, unity and harmony".In an ... Read more...
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No clean chit to Modi: Congress
September 12th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Congress Monday said the Supreme Court had not given a clean chit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on a petition filed by ... Read more...
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Apex court decision victory for Modi: BJP (Lead)
September 12th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said the Supreme Court directive to a trial court to hear a case against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra ... Read more...
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Verdict a huge step forward: Setalvad
September 12th, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Termine it a huge step forward, social activist Teesta Setalvad Monday said the prayer of the petitioner had been granted by the Supreme Court, ... Read more...
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I am upset, disappointed: Zakia Jafri
September 12th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Sep 12 (IANS) Zakia Jafri, wife of former MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the Gulberg Society carnage during the 2002 riots, Monday said that she was ... Read more...
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Gulberg Society case: Apex court verdict Monday
September 11th, 2011 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday is likely to pronounce its verdict on a petition alleging deliberate inaction on the part of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra ... Read more...
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Ensure law and order for Dunlop plant to function: Ruia
September 10th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) The Ruia Group-owned tyre maker Dunlop India Saturday said unless the law and order situation at its plant in West Bengal's Shahganj improves it cannot resume ... Read more...
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Government reluctant to decontrol diesel prices: Parikh
August 26th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Economist Kirit S. Parikh, who heads the panel constituted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for oil pricing reforms, Friday said the government was reluctant to ... Read more...
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Abducted Bihar boy found murdered
August 26th, 2011 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 26 (IANS) A day after a 15-year-old boy was abducted for ransom, his body was found near Patna Friday, police said. The incident triggered protests as people demanded ... Read more...
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Land valued at Rs.415 crore restored to real owners: Jayalalithaa
August 24th, 2011 - 11:21 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday said her government has restored land valued at over Rs.415 crore, grabbed by DMK leaders, to the rightful owners.Replying ... Read more...
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Himachal pulled up for inaction against corrupt officials
August 19th, 2011 - 1:28 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday again pulled up the state government for its tardiness in granting sanction to prosecute corrupt officials.A division bench of Justice ... Read more...
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