Government's first press meet on Twitter

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• Government's first press meet on Twitter
• Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder
• Thieves damage 16th century temple at Hampi
• Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair
• PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo
• Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court
• Hisar gangrape: Congress promises stern action
• Powerful bomb explodes in army office in Imphal
• At Congress Working Committee meeting, Sonia backs PM and reforms, slams BJP
• Indian horror story: College student kidnapped child for 5 lakhs, killed him
• J&K sarpanch murder: More than 50 panchayat members quit
• 1 killed in blast in Assam's Dima Hasao district
• Around 15 lakh people affected in Assam flood
• Aarushi murder case: Court issues Nupur Talwar's release order
• Congress Working Committee meets, backs PM's economic reforms
• States urged to sow rabi crop early
• One killed, seven injured in blast in Assam
• Phone-tapping: Telecom firms under scanner for eavesdropping?
• Govt sets aside Rs 2300 crore for armed forces' One-Rank-One-Pension demand
• One rank One Pension: Cabinet clears Rs 2300 crore package
• Proposal to make Hindi a UN official language
• Imposter scientist roamed ISRO headquarters for four hours
• A gangrape, an MMS, a father's suicide: A village waits for justice
• Congress strikes back. CBI to investigate coal blocks allocated by NDA too
• At IIM Bangalore, a course for women in politics

Government's first press meet on Twitter Posted: 25 Sep 2012 03:23 AM PDT In a unique intiative, Sam Pitroda is conducting a Press conference on Twitter on "Democratisation of Information". The virtual press conference through the twitter handle @pitrodasam began at 3:30pm ... Related Stories Hisar gangrape: Congress promises stern action Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder

Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:45 AM PDT The Gujarat High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the murder case of RTI activist Amit Jethwa. Related Stories Hisar gangrape: Congress promises stern action Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Government's first press meet on Twitter

Thieves damage 16th century temple at Hampi Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:15 AM PDT Police in southern India are hunting a criminal gang who destroyed part of a historic world heritage site in hope of unearthing a hidden treasure trove, an official said on Tuesday. Related Stories Five killed as train hits car at unmanned crossing in Kerala High-scoring students in Tamil Nadu get help from Supreme Court Woman arrested for posing as ISRO scientist in Bangalore Telangana march for September 30 causes political debate

Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:44 AM PDT Bihar plans to use social-networking sites to popularise Asia's largest cattle fair held annually at Sonepur in the state, a police official said on Tuesday. Related Stories Hisar gangrape: Congress promises stern action Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:14 AM PDT Prime Minister Manmohan Singh marks his 80th birthday on Wednesday in fighting fashion with signs he has rediscovered his "mojo" as a reformer after being written off as a dithering under-achiever. Related Stories Hisar gangrape: Congress promises stern action Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:12 AM PDT The Supreme Court has been told that the water around the former Union Carbide plant at Bhopal is contaminated and not fit for consumption. Related Stories Hisar gangrape: Congress promises stern action PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Hisar gangrape: Congress promises stern action Posted: 25 Sep 2012 12:54 AM PDT There is tension on the streets of Dabra village in Haryana's Hisar district. A group of Dalits in the village are demanding justice for one family dealt two tragedies in the last few days. First, a t... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Powerful bomb explodes in army office in Imphal Posted: 24 Sep 2012 11:08 PM PDT A powerful bomb exploded in an Army office in Manipur's capital Imphal on Tuesday morning. The bomb was so powerful that the sound of the explosion could be heard from a distance of three km, official... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

At Congress Working Committee meeting, Sonia backs PM and reforms, slams BJP Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:48 PM PDT Congress president Sonia Gandhi and the Prime Minister met with their senior-most party leaders today to explain the recent economic reforms that have reduced their government to a minority. Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Indian horror story: College student kidnapped child for 5 lakhs, killed him Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:18 PM PDT Like many other teenagers, a 18-year-old college student in Pune was desperate to own a bike. He decided to earn it in the most grotesque of ways - by kidnapping a five-year-old boy who lived nearby a... Related Stories Father kills himself after Dalit daughter's gang-rape, MMS No contract was given to dispose of Bhopal toxic waste: German firm Father kills himself after Dalit daughter's gang-rape, MMS; two arrested One-year-old tiger cub dies after rescue At IIM Bangalore, a course for women in politics

J&K sarpanch murder: More than 50 panchayat members quit Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:13 PM PDT The panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir last April were seen as a victory for democracy against the rule of terror and intimidation in the state. But now that euphoria is giving way to fear again... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

1 killed in blast in Assam's Dima Hasao district Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:42 PM PDT One person was killed in a powerful bomb blast at Donganraji in central Assam's Dima Hasao district. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off at 1 am in the Umrangso market area. Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Around 15 lakh people affected in Assam flood Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:47 PM PDT Even before people made their way back home after the first wave in July, they are again homeless. Lakhs of people across Assam have been displaced in this rush of water. Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Aarushi murder case: Court issues Nupur Talwar's release order Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:31 PM PDT Nupur Talwar, who is accused along with her husband of murdering their teen daughter Aarushi and their domestic help Hemraj, is expected to leave Ghaziabad's Dasna jail shortly. She has spent nearly f... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Congress Working Committee meets, backs PM's economic reforms Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:51 PM PDT The Congress has survived the crisis scripted by Mamata Banerjee, but the ruling party needs a canny political strategy to ensure that it is stable even as the government it leads steps up on reform m... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

States urged to sow rabi crop early Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:46 AM PDT The government on Monday urged the states to go for early sowing of the winter rabi crop to maximise yield by making the best use of available soil moisture. Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

One killed, seven injured in blast in Assam Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:54 AM PDT One person has been killed and seven injured after a blast took place in Sibsagar in Assam. Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Phone-tapping: Telecom firms under scanner for eavesdropping? Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:39 AM PDT A few big telecom companies would be hearing from the Department of Telecom (DoT) soon, asking them to explain what and how they are using "Off Air" passive Global System for Mobile or GSM monitoring ... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Govt sets aside Rs 2300 crore for armed forces' One-Rank-One-Pension demand Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:55 AM PDT In a victory for ex-servicemen, the government has set aside Rs 2,300 crore to partly implement the One-Rank-One-Pension (OROP) demand that has been pending for years. This has been a major irritant b... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

One rank One Pension: Cabinet clears Rs 2300 crore package Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:40 AM PDT In a major victory for ex-servicemen, the government has set aside Rs 2,300 crore to implement the one-rank-one-pension (OROP) demand that has been pending for years. This has been a major irritant be... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Proposal to make Hindi a UN official language Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:28 AM PDT A proposal was passed on the concluding day of the Ninth World Hindi Conference in Johanesburg on Monday for initiating time-bound action to make Hindi one of the official languages of the UN.

Imposter scientist roamed ISRO headquarters for four hours Posted: 24 Sep 2012 07:07 AM PDT A woman in Bangalore has been arrested after she was found carrying a fake ID card that declared she was a senior scientist with the Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) in Bangalore. She has... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

A gangrape, an MMS, a father's suicide: A village waits for justice Posted: 24 Sep 2012 06:44 AM PDT On Sunday evening, a process of villagers in Hisar moves, holding candles, towards the local police station. A group of Dalits at Dabra village in Haryana's Hisar district are fighting on behalf of o... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

Congress strikes back. CBI to investigate coal blocks allocated by NDA too Posted: 24 Sep 2012 06:12 AM PDT The coal scam, centred on companies faking papers and expertise to corner under-priced coal fields, has so far offered corroborative proof of crony capitalism and circumstantial evidence of corruption... Related Stories Water around Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is dangerous: Report in Supreme Court PM turns 80 tomorrow with signs of reformist mojo Bihar to use Facebook to promote cattle fair Amit Jethwa case: High court orders CBI probe into RTI activist's murder Government's first press meet on Twitter

At IIM Bangalore, a course for women in politics Posted: 24 Sep 2012 05:14 AM PDT In her early 30s, Nagashree has taken a little over two months off to go back to school. So at 10 am on a weekday, dressed in an salwar kameez, she is walking down the corridor of Bangalore's prestigi... Related Stories Father kills himself after Dalit daughter's gang-rape, MMS No contract was given to dispose of Bhopal toxic waste: German firm Father kills himself after Dalit daughter's gang-rape, MMS; two arrested One-year-old tiger cub dies after rescue Indian horror story: College student kidnapped child for 5 lakhs, killed him

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