Wednesday, November 28, 2012

US budget crisis fears push down Brent Oil futures

US budget crisis fears push down Brent Oil futures

US budget crisis fears push down Brent Oil futures

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 08:37 PM PST

Brent crude oil futures fell on Wednesday on fears of a looming budget crisis in the United States, the world's top oil consumer. Brent crude fell 29 cents to $109.58 per barrel by 0940 GMT, after dropping to $109.31 on Tuesday - its lowest since November 20.

Indira Gandhi lent Indian politics the dynastic shift: Ramachandra Guha

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 02:12 PM PST

The Congress led by Indira Gandhi fostered a generation of hero worship and dynasty politics after 1969.

Trinamool unstinting against FDI: Party MP

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:34 PM PST

Trinamool Congress, which started the winter session by attempting a no-confidence motion against the government, is clear that it will do its best to stall FDI in retail from being implemented and vote against the policy decision.

Railways’ institute to impart accounting training

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:33 PM PST

Railways is going to set up its own training institute for imparting training and improving finance and accounting skills among its officials.

Global CEOs seek removal of travel ban on HIV positive people

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:31 PM PST

Some of the world's most powerful CEOs have now joined hands to bring down repressive laws by around 45 countries that still deport, detain or deny entry to people solely because they are living with HIV.

HIMUDA fails to meet huge housing demand

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:14 PM PST

Unable to meet huge demand for housing, Himachal Pradesh Housing & Urban Development Authority has failed to give a boost to reality business in the state.

Uneasy moments for Tibetans as leading US supporter alleges misuse of funds

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:12 PM PST

US Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, a known supporter of the Tibetan cause, has warned Lobsang Sangay, the prime minister of Tibetan government-in-exile, and other leaders against "misspending US Funding meant for Tibetans."

Maharashtra irrigation paper mum on role of officials, politicians: Report

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:09 PM PST

The much-awaited white paper on Maharashtra's irrigation projects is finally complete, but the report is believed to be a mere data compilation of projects executed in the past decade.

Former Pakistan minister offers help to Saurabh Kalia family

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:09 PM PST

International support poured in for Captain Saurabh Kalia as Pakistan's former federal minister for human rights Ansar Burney vowed to back the family if the allegations of torture levelled against Islamabad were proved.

Punjab ex-DGP to head Anna stir in region

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:04 PM PST

Former Punjab director general of police (prisons) Shashi Kant, who had threatened to expose the drug mafia being run in the state jails by top politicians and businessmen, will head anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare's campaign in the state.

Elderly not treated well in Punjab

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:04 PM PST

A recent study by a UN body has brought out worrying trends in the life of elderly population of the country.

Bhagat Singh chowk: Pak court extends stay on renaming roundabout

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:01 PM PST

A Pakistani court on Wednesday extended by three weeks a stay on a move to rename a traffic roundabout in Lahore after legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

Guru Jambheshwar University girls continue dharna, demand security

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:59 PM PST

Demanding security and safety on campus, girl students of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (GJU) held a demonstration and sat on a dharna for the second consecutive day.

UPA’s ‘game-changer’ a bid to cut subsidies: Activists

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:50 PM PST

Civil society organizations announced their opposition of the government's move towards cash transfers in place of subsidy schemes for the poor.

Centre refuses to equate blind employees with deaf & dumb

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:47 PM PST

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that deaf and dumb government employees could not be equated with blind and physically handicapped ones, who face much more difficulty in commuting and are hence given double the transport allowance paid to other employees.

New-age Japanese Encephalitis vaccine to be available soon

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:44 PM PST

A new age single dose vaccine with over 90% protection rate against Japanese Encephalitis (JE), which kills thousands of Indian children every year, will soon be available in the country.

CBI not govt’s handmaiden, says Singh

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:39 PM PST

Outgoing CBI director A P Singh denied the agency was used by the government to coerce allies and opponents, saying cases involving political heavyweights like BSP leader Mayawati and SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav are in the courts and the agency has nothing to do with them.

Maharashtra tourism plans casinos, discotheques in Matheran

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:39 PM PST

If all goes according to plan, the tony hill station nestled in the Western Ghats could well boast of a night life rivalling Mumbai's, including casinos, discotheques etc.

Maharashtra plans casinos, discos in Matheran

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:39 PM PST

If all goes according to plan, the tony hill station nestled in the Western Ghats could well boast of a night life rivalling Mumbai's, including casinos, discotheques etc.

NREGA hits bank hurdle in Tamil Nadu

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:38 PM PST

Tamil Nadu seems eager to revert to cash payments for job guarantee scheme after complaints by workers that the banking system was too cumbersome to access.

New name for cash transfer to beat bribery slur?

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:36 PM PST

UPA is wondering if the nomenclature of 'direct cash transfer' should omit the reference to currency and replace it with 'entitlements', a rethink as much influenced by claims that it does not convey the import of the initiative as by the opposition's charge that it was an attempt to bribe voters.

Rise in J&K influx, drop in attacks baffle agencies

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:30 PM PST

A rise in infiltration reported from Pakistan has not led to a corresponding increase in terror activity in J&K, leaving security agencies wondering if the figures are a correct estimate or is there a more sinister reason behind the calm.

Somebody is goading Singh: Ex-CAG officials

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:25 PM PST

Condemning the attack by former CAG official R P Singh and the ruling UPA on the 2G audit report, a group of his former colleagues have claimed that it was part of a "deliberate assault and an attempt to damage a crucial pillar of the basic structure of the Constitution".

GMR plans legal battle over Male expulsion

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:18 PM PST

A day after Maldives cancelled its biggest FDI by GMR, the Indian company is getting ready to challenge the decision by going to court. India, after reacting angrily to the Maldives' decision on Tuesday, pulled its punches by refusing to add to its statement.

Vote on FDI likely in LS, RS still a worry for UPA

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 12:09 PM PST

The possibility of Parliament functioning on Thursday brightened with the government ready for a vote on its FDI in retail policy in Lok Sabha but UPA's fragile numbers in Rajya Sabha continue to be a thorn in the flesh for the ruling coalition.
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