Have deepest regard for PM: Team Anna
May 30th, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, May 30 (IANS) Faced with a direct attack from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Team Anna said Wednesday it had the "deepest regard" for him but wanted to know ... Read more...
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Karunanidhi says he never threatened to quit UPA (Third Lead)
May 30th, 2012 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Wednesday threatened to pull out of the UPA government over the hike in petrol prices but later did a quick U-turn.Shortly ... Read more...
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Doing trade, driving down to Myanmar just got easier
May 30th, 2012 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 30 (IANS) Indians may soon be able drive down to Myanmar and do business with a country that is perfectly situated to play the role of an ... Read more...
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Ties with India important, says Myanmar’s state-run daily
May 30th, 2012 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 30 (IANS) Myanmar's official media said Wednesday that the country attaches importance to relations with India and stressed that "India needs Myanmar, and Myanmar also needs India, ... Read more...
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Karunanidhi says he never threatened to quit UPA (Second Lead)
May 30th, 2012 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Wednesday threatened to pull out of the UPA government over the hike in petrol prices but later did a quick U-turn.Shortly ... Read more...
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Armed forces prepared for any challenge: V.K. Singh
May 30th, 2012 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
Pune, May 30 (IANS) All three units of the armed forces were prepared to face any challenged, army chief Gen V.K. Singh said Wednesday, a day before he retires ... Read more...
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Suu Kyi told PM about `difficulties’
May 30th, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said that pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi had told him about the "difficulties" she faces.He ... Read more...
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Border issues discussed with Myanmar: PM
May 30th, 2012 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday that detailed discussions on border issues had been held with Myanmar during his three-day visit ... Read more...
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Will quit if Team Anna allegations are proved: Manmohan (Second Lead)
May 30th, 2012 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) A combative Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday threatened to "give up" his public career if there was any truth in the ... Read more...
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Silence is golden: PM on army chief’s rows
May 30th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday refrained from the rows over army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, saying: "Sometimes silence is golden."He was ... Read more...
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Prashant Bhushan defends comments on PM (Lead, Changing dateline)
May 30th, 2012 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan Tuesday defended his allegations of corruption against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and reiterated his demand for a special investigation ... Read more...
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What the PM said on Team Anna’s allegations
May 29th, 2012 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Here's what Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Team Anna's allegations while speaking to reports on his way back home from ... Read more...
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PM returns from Myanmar visit
May 29th, 2012 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned here Tuesday night after a three-day visit to Myanmar during which the two countries agreed to expand trade, improve ... Read more...
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Will quit if Team Anna allegations are proved: PM (Lead)
May 29th, 2012 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) A combative Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday threatened to "give up" his public career if there was any truth in the ... Read more...
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Will quit public life if charges proved: PM
May 29th, 2012 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi , May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday asserted that he would quit public life if the allegations made against him by Team Anna were proved ... Read more...
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CWC likely to ask Sonia to choose presidential nominee (Lead)
May 29th, 2012 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) has been called June 4 to discuss the current political situation, with the party's highest decision-making ... Read more...
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Reality sector resents black money accusations
May 29th, 2012 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) A top realty developers' association Tuesday castigated the central government for targeting it as one of the prime investment destinations for those with black money.Reacting ... Read more...
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Yangon’s gilded pride - the bejewelled Shwedagon Pagoda
May 29th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) The gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda, which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited Tuesday, is a sight to behold as over 4,500 diamonds dazzle in the sun. And ... Read more...
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Charges against PM not irresponsible: Shanti Bhushan
May 29th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan Tuesday said allegations levelled by them against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were not irresponsible as the PM was party ... Read more...
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China doesn’t fret over India-Myanmar ties: Daily
May 29th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Myanmar is seen as a poor show in China, a state-owned daily said Tuesday."Inside China, Singh's visit failed ... Read more...
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CWC meet June 4 to discuss presidential poll, price rice
May 29th, 2012 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) With the presidential election on the horizon, a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) has been called June 4 to discuss the "current ... Read more...
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Bahrain’s crown prince to visit India
May 29th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India and Bahrain, home to nearly 350,000 Indian nationals working in the Gulf, are set to scale up strategic and economic ties during Crown ... Read more...
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Suu Kyi lauds India ties after meeting Manmohan (Second Lead)
May 29th, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) Myanmar's iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Tuesday after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that she was "very happy at the prospect of closer ... Read more...
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Manmohan meets Suu Kyi, hails India ties (Lead)
May 29th, 2012 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) Myanmar's iconic pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Tuesday after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that she was "happy at the prospect of closer ... Read more...
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PM delivers letter from Sonia to Suu Kyi
May 29th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday delivered a letter from Congress president Sonia Gandhi to Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, inviting her to ... Read more...
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Aung San Suu Kyi - also a style icon
May 29th, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) At 66, Aun San Suu Kyi is not just an enduring inspiration for millions in Myanmar but also a style icon with her elegance and ... Read more...
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An India-educated democracy beacon in Myanmar
May 29th, 2012 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) India-educated Aung San Suu Kyi, who didn't leave Myanmar even when her huband was dying of cancer as she feared she may not be allowed ... Read more...
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Manmohan meets Suu Kyi
May 29th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Myanmar's iconic pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi here Tuesday.The meeting, at Hotel Sedona, lasted over 45 minutes, officials ... Read more...
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Federal Bank to sell Bangalore metro rail tickets
May 29th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 28 (IANS) Leading private sector bank Federal Bank Ltd Monday tied up with the state-run Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) for automatic fare collection at 13 ... Read more...
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China welcomes India, Myanmar talks
May 28th, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 28 (IANS) As a friendly neighbour of both India and Myanmar, China likes to see the two countries develop friendly relations, the foreign ministry here said Monday.China ... Read more...
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India, Myanmar to be better connected, have more trade (Fourth Lead)
May 28th, 2012 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) India and Myanmar Monday decided to expand trade, have better connectivity and bring peace in border areas and emphasised closer ties to boost ... Read more...
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Antony triples service chiefs’ financial powers (With Image)
May 28th, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) With criticism mounting over delays in defence acquisitions, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday hiked the financial powers of the three armed forces headquarters to ... Read more...
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Manmohan, Thein Sein embark on ‘new journey’ (Third Lead)
May 28th, 2012 - 2:52 pm ICT by IANS
Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) India and Myanmar have "embarked on a new journey of bilateral cooperation", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told President Thein Sein here Monday during ... Read more...
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India, Myanmar ink a dozen agreements (Lead)
May 28th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) India and Myanmar Monday signed 12 agreements, including on a $500 million credit line, border area development and air services.The agreements were signed ... Read more...
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PM to Thein Sein: India, Myanmar on new journey of cooperation (Second Lead)
May 28th, 2012 - 1:55 pm ICT by IANS
Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) India and Myanmar have "embarked on a new journey of bilateral cooperation", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said during his talks with President ... Read more...
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