Petroleum price hike hurting Pakistanis (Lead)
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The steep hike in petroleum prices has shocked Pakistanis.Reflecting popular opinion, the Pakistani media is wondering if there is any proper regulatory authority to manage the ... Read more...
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Petroleum price hike bombshell for Pakistanis: Daily
February 2nd, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The steep hike in petroleum prices is like a bombshell for Pakistan's impoverished masses, said a daily, ruing that there was no proper regulatory authority working ... Read more...
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Politics delay inauguration of Yamuna Expressway
January 14th, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Jan 14 (IANS) The Jaypee group has postponed the opening of its mega project, the 165-km Yamuna Expressway, which originally was set to be opened on Jan 15, Uttar ... Read more...
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Fatal accidents have come down: Delhi Police
January 6th, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Despite the ever-increasing traffic -- the number of vehicles is estimated at 72 lakh -- fatal accidents on Delhi roads declined to 2,007 in 2011 ... Read more...
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Court orders Ramjas School to roll back tuition fee hike
December 5th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday directed Ramjas School in west Delhi's Anand Parbat area to roll back Rs.400 hike in its monthly tuition fees announced ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu hikes bus fares, milk prices
November 17th, 2011 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) In a double blow to the residents of Tamil Nadu already reeling under double-digit inflation, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday announced a steep hike in bus ... Read more...
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Mayawati announces steep hike in sugarcane price
November 8th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) With an eye to the 2012 assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Tuesday announced a steep hike in the sugarcane purchase price, making it ... Read more...
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Government can decide on wage proposals for media employees
September 21st, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday said the central government can take a decision on implementing the Majithia wage board recommendations for working journalists and non-journalists of ... Read more...
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After petrol price hike, brace for higher interest on loans
September 16th, 2011 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) After a steep hike in petrol prices, the stage appears set for interest to go up on automobile, housing and corporate loans with the Reserve Bank ... Read more...
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Opposition slams government over petrol price hike
September 15th, 2011 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Opposition parties Thursday slammed the government for the petrol price hike, terming it as a blow to the common man, and announced they would ... Read more...
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Pakistanis hungry as steep hike in food prices
September 12th, 2011 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) Food prices have shot up in Pakistan by a whopping 74 percent in past three years, leading to an increase in hunger in the country, the ... Read more...
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Doctors call off strike in Maharashtra
September 11th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Over 3,000 striking doctors across Maharashtra Sunday evening called off their protest that began three days ago after officials ensured them of meeting their demands.Maharashtra Association ... Read more...
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Mayawati terms petrol price hike anti-people
May 15th, 2011 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Sunday hit out at the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for the steep hike in the price of petrol, saying this ... Read more...
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India’s central bank could raise rates once again
May 2nd, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) With inflation still above comfort levels, fears of a ninth rate hike in 15 months loomed large as India's central bank was set to announce its ... Read more...
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Markets await monetary policy on May 3
May 1st, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Traders at Indian equities markets will be eying the central bank very closely as it comes out with its annual monetary policy on May 3.The ... Read more...
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RBI governor meets finance minister ahead of policy review
April 29th, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Ahead of a review of the monetary policy next week, Reserve Bank of India Governor D. Subbarao met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday."As a ... Read more...
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Chhattisgarh’s domestic power tariff up 22 percent
April 8th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, April 8 (IANS) Households in Chhattisgarh will now have shell out 40 paise extra for every unit of power consumed as the tariff for domestic consumers has gone up ... Read more...
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Jersey Shore: Forth Coming Season To Premiere In July
January 22nd, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The 'Jersey Shore' cast has reportedly been told by MTV authorities to keep themselves free during the month of May as shooting for the next season is to start off with ... Read more...
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Onion prices decline following raids on godowns in UP
January 8th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Retail prices of onions have fallen to Rs 5 -10 per kg in major metros across the country following raids by income tax officials in godowns ... Read more...
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CII resents US protectionist steps burdening Indian firms
January 5th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore/New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India Inc Wednesday slammed the US administration for burdening Indian firms with protectionist measures to raise funds for compensating victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks.Referring to the ... Read more...
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Airlines in Rajasthan announces steep hike in airfares
December 29th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by ANI
By Lokender SinghJaipur, Dec.29 (ANI): Domestic airlines announced steep hike in the fares for the flights to and from Rajasthan, as the stir by the members of Gujjar community have blocked road ... Read more...
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Lucknow’s Mughlai dishes quality affected by soaring onion prices
December 22nd, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
By Kamna MathurLucknow, Dec.22 (ANI): Soaring prices of onion have affected the famous Mughlai cuisine in Lucknow.Restaurant owners complain that they have to compromise on the quality of food due to the ... Read more...
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Praful Patel says, new fares suggested by airlines can’t be justified
December 3rd, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
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said on Friday that the new fares suggested by airlines cannot be justified and
the Government has taken a serious ... Read more...
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Airlines propose huge hike in ticket prices
December 3rd, 2010 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Domestic airlines have proposed a massive raise in ticket prices, ignoring the Government's calls not to resort to exorbitant fares.The new fares have been submitted for review ... Read more...
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Petroleum price hike a death blow, says Pakistani daily
November 2nd, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) The steep hike in prices of petroleum products will be "a death blow to most middle-income people", a Pakistani daily said in an editorial.The editorial Tuesday in the ... Read more...
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India seeks easing of US high tech export curbs
October 11th, 2010 - 12:57 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) Ahead of President Barack Obama's November visit to India, the two sides are talking about easing Washington's curbs on export of high tech items and ... Read more...
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India to raise US visa fee hike, outsourcing ban at trade dialogue
September 21st, 2010 - 10:25 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) A steep hike in US work visa fee for IT professionals and Ohio state ban on outsourcing is expected to figure prominently at a key ... Read more...
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Ohio bans outsourcing of government projects
September 8th, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) In a move that would hit Indian IT companies, America's Ohio state has prohibited spending of public funds for services provided offshore."No public funds should ... Read more...
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US trying to understand visa fee hike impact on Indian firms
August 31st, 2010 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) The United States says it's trying to understand the potential impact of a steep hike in US worker visa fees on Indian companies, but no new step ... Read more...
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Hiked US worker visa fees come into effect
August 20th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) The steep hike in US worker visa fees imposed under a new law signed by President Barack Obama ignoring Indian and American corporate concerns has ... Read more...
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Nearly 770m non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke in China: Study
August 18th, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): A recent tobacco usage survey has shown a steep hike in the rate of exposure to secondhand smoke among Chinese people.The survey done by the Chinese Center ... Read more...
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US in dialogue on visa fee hike
August 12th, 2010 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Amid growing voices against a "discriminatory" US legislation to hike visa fees for highly skilled professionals, Washington began a dialogue with lawmakers, business and within ... Read more...
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Opposition parties stage protests across the country against UPA Govt.’s policies
July 5th, 2010 - 10:40 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi/ Patna/ Lucknow/ Pune/Kolkata, July 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and Left Front on Monday staged protests at different places across the country to criticise the Congress-led ... Read more...
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Manipur facing acute fuel shortage
July 1st, 2010 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, July 1 (ANI): Manipur continues to suffer from fuel shortage.Although the economic blockade has been temporarily lifted, Manipur is still reeling from an acute shortage of petroleum products, LPG cylinders ... Read more...
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Auto, taxi fares hiked in Delhi
June 22nd, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday announced a steep hike in auto and taxi fares. For autos, commuters will now have to pay Rs.19 for the first two kilometres ... Read more...
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