China to expand government procurement program
February 11th, 2012 - 7:51 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 11 (IANS) China will expand its government procurement program this year to boost economic reforms, the finance ministry said Friday.China will negotiate for entry to the Government Procurement ... Read more...
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Chinese city wants long speeches cut short
February 9th, 2012 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 9 (IANS) Authorities in a Chinese city are planning to cut long speeches of officials that often leave issues at hand undecided and others at meetings quite bored.The ... Read more...
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Rajasthan forms new forest reserve
February 8th, 2012 - 11:47 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Feb 8 (IANS) With an aim to promote eco-tourism and protect wild life, the Rajasthan government Wednesday cleared a proposal to declare 13,100 hectares of reserved forest land in ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Government to prefer domestic manufacturers
February 2nd, 2012 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The government said Thursday it will give preference to domestic firms while buying electronic products which have security implications for the country.The cabinet headed ... Read more...
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Film industry likely to go on strike
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) The film industry is likely to go on a strike Feb 23 to protest against the the central government's proposal to levy service tax of nearly ... Read more...
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GSI to increase hiring
January 31st, 2012 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) The union cabinet has cleared the proposal of the ministry of mines to increase the highly-skilled manpower of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for exploration ... Read more...
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David Hasselhoff proposes to Hayley Roberts
January 31st, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, Jan 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) David Hasselfhoff has proposed to girlfriend Hayley Roberts for the third time. The 59-year-old actor has already seen two of his proposals to the 32-year-old turned down.... Read more...
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Kerala biodiversity body stops export of rare goat breed
January 29th, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently helped the cause of biodiversity by stopping the export of a rare native goat breed to Australia, which may ... Read more...
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Dutch government approves burqa ban
January 28th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Jan 28 (IANS) The Dutch government Friday approved a ban on face-covering clothing, such as a burqa, a niqab, a forage cap, or a full face helmet, reported ... Read more...
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Renewed bid for UNSC expansion by India, others (Lead)
January 27th, 2012 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, collectively known as the G-4 group of countries, have made a joint bid for the expansion of the UN Security ... Read more...
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G-4 makes joint bid for UNSC expansion
January 27th, 2012 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) India, Brazil, Germany and Japan have made a joint bid for the expansion of the UN Security Council in both the permanent and non-permanent categories ... Read more...
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Porn industry may quit Hollywood over new law
January 19th, 2012 - 9:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new measure in Los Angeles may result in the boycott of the major porn players in the industry in the city. Los Angeles is considered ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
No MFN status yet for India: Pakistani minister
January 18th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Two months after the proposal was cleared, Pakistan is yet to accord Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India, a minister has said.Commerce Minister Amin ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
No plan to increase urea price: Fertiliser minister
January 16th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Indian government Monday spiked newspaper reports that it was seeking to increase by 40 percent the prices of urea, the most widely used soil ... Read more...
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Lawmakers get tough on smoking
January 14th, 2012 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 14 (IANS) Tougher action is needed to curb smoking in public areas in Shanghai, lawmakers from the Chinese city's top legislative body say.Shanghai should increase punishments for smoking ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Lorgat calls on cricketing world to challenge India
January 14th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 14 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat Saturday said it was time for strong cricket boards like Australia to challenge India on important issues like ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Will Barbie doll sport a bald look?
January 13th, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 13 (IANS) If an online campaign has its way, the world-famous Barbie doll may soon get a new makeover -- it may go bald in support of ... Read more...
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Metro to introduce eight coach trains by June
January 12th, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Faced with increasing crowds on its commuter trains, the Delhi Metro will introduce 68 eight-coach trains on the broad gauge line alone before June, a ... Read more...
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Aamir’s proposal was the moment of my life: Sanjeeda (With Images)
January 11th, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Wedding bells are set to ring for actors Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh in March. The excited actress says she was left speechless when her ... Read more...
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Jaspal Rana quits BJP, joins Congress
January 10th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) In a boost to the Congress ahead of Uttarakhand assembly polls, former international shooter Jaspal Rana Tuesday joined the party after quitting the Bharatiya ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Don’t rename Chandni Chowk, MCD told (Lead)
January 5th, 2012 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Delhi's Chandni Chowk cannot be renamed by the civic body, the Delhi government declared Thursday, following a proposal to rename the area after cricket ... Read more...
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Meghalaya proposal for synthetic track awaits central okay
January 5th, 2012 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Jan 5 (IANS) Meghalaya has sent a proposal to the union government for laying a synthetic athletics track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex here at a cost of ... Read more...
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Civic body can’t rename Chandni Chowk: Delhi government
January 5th, 2012 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The iconic Chandni Chowk in the national capital's old quarters cannot be renamed by the city's civic body, the Delhi government said Thursday in ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
No military courts, please: Gilani
January 4th, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, who has asked the military not to interfere in civilian affairs, has now come out against a proposal to ... Read more...
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Delhi road may be named after Tendulkar
January 4th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A road in Delhi may be named after cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Delhi Mayor Rajni Abbi said Tuesday.The Municipal Corporation of Delhi may consider a ... Read more...
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Delhi bus fares may be hiked
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Travellers on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses may have to shell out more as fares for both AC and
non-AC buses may be hiked by 65 ... Read more...
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India mulls bank account number portability
January 3rd, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) After allowing portability of mobile numbers and health insurance policies, the Indian government plans to give customers the flexibility to change his/her bank without changing ... Read more...
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Pakistan to stop graft money use in elections
December 30th, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) Pakistan will put a stop to the use of ill-gotten money in elections and set up a political finance wing to look into it.The Election Commission ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Russian election chief wants transparent ballot boxes
December 23rd, 2011 - 2:34 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's chief election official has proposed making ballot boxes fully transparent to prevent fraud at the presidential election next March."I will soon come forward with ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Cabinet approves 4.5 percent minority quota (Third Lead)
December 22nd, 2011 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved 4.5 percent quota for minorities within the larger 27 percent quota for the Other backward Classes (OBC) in central government ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves minority quota (Second Lead, superseding earlier story)
December 22nd, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved 4.5 percent quota for minorities within the larger 27 percent quota for the Other backward Classes (OBC) in central government ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves minority quota (Lead)
December 22nd, 2011 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved four percent quota for minorities within the larger 27 percent quota for the Other backward Classes (OBC) in central government ... Read more...
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Congress demands new state reorganisation panel
December 20th, 2011 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Defending the central government's decision to return to the Mayawati government the proposal for division of Uttar Pradesh into four parts, the Congress Tuesday ... Read more...
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Mayawati angry as centre returns proposal for state division
December 20th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Dec 20 (IANS) Taking exception to the central government's decision to return the proposal for division of Uttar Pradesh into four parts, Chief Minister Mayawati Tuesday accused it of ... Read more...
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Centre returns Mayawati’s proposal to divide Uttar Pradesh
December 19th, 2011 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The central government Monday returned the proposal for division of Uttar Pradesh into four states as passed by the state assembly last month and sought ... Read more...
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