Monday, December 3, 2012

Uddhav Thackeray named editor of Shiv Sena newspapers

Uddhav Thackeray named editor of Shiv Sena newspapers

Uddhav Thackeray named editor of Shiv Sena newspapers

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 08:44 PM PST

Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray, who edited the two newspapers till his death on November 17, is now 'founder-editor' of the dailies.

Govt, oppn gear up for FDI debate in Parliament

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 07:54 PM PST

While Cong is making all out efforts to bring its constituents and outside support on board, the entire BJP-led NDA is united in opposing the FDI decision.

Burney writes to Pak PM, president condemning temple demolition

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 05:47 PM PST

Pakistan's former federal minister for human rights Ansar Burney has shot off letters to Pakistan's prime minister and president seeking immediate action against the real estate builder on whose behest the century-old Sri Rama Pir temple in Karachi was demolished on Saturday.

Shimla takes first step towards modern transportation

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 05:46 PM PST

Shimla residents can now hope to get a new transportation system in the near future with Global Energy Basil (GBL) of Germany, a partner of European Union, showing keen interest in Rs 3,000cr comprehensive mobility plan prepared by Shimla municipal corporation.

Armed men injures man, escape with Rs 12.67L

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 05:44 PM PST

Two armed youths on a motorcycle robbed a local trader of Rs 12.67 lakh right outside a private bank near Sanjay Chowk here on Sanoli road after firing several shots on Monday.

Kidnapping: Panchayat boycotts families of 3 accused

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 05:42 PM PST

A social panchayat in Khanpur Khurd village of Jhajjar district has announced to socially boycott families of three youths, who had allegedly lured a minor girl into eloping with them around two weeks back.

Adampur set to shiver the most: IMD

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 05:33 PM PST

A bone-chilling cold wave that had wreaked havoc in north India last year is set to return with similar intensity after Punjab's Adampur district recorded this season's lowest minimum temperature at 4.4 degrees celsius in the country's plains, the Indian meteorological department (IMD) said on Monday.

Senior BJP leader dies

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 05:32 PM PST

Senior BJP leader and former two-time MP Kishan Singh Sangwan passed away in a private hospital at Delhi following a paralysis attack on Monday.

Patels clearly hold the key

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 04:36 PM PST

Ever since former Congress chief minister Madhavsinh Solanki formulated KHAM – a political axis comprising kshatriyas, harijans, adivasis and Muslims – that helped Congress a record 149 seats in 1985 – Patels have steadily gravitated towards the BJP. The Congress has not tasted power in Gujarat after 1990 thanks to rising Patel power.

Canada will sign nuclear deal with India: High commissioner

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 04:31 PM PST

"India and Canada will sign a nuclear deal in the coming months paying the way for New Delhi to import uranium and reactors from Ottawa," Canadian high commissioner to India Stewart Beck said.

Gujarat polls semis before 2014 showdown

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 04:28 PM PST

Elections in Gujarat are seen as a semi-final to the next parliamentary polls scheduled in 2014.

Maya gives Congress hope of rescue in RS on FDI vote

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 03:45 PM PST

The BSP chief left the Congress hungering for more by indicating that she might not support the Opposition's resolution opposing the decision on FDI in retail.

Maya gives Congress hope of rescue in RS on FDI vote

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 03:45 PM PST

BSP chief left the Congress hungering for more by strongly indicating that she might not support the Opposition's resolution opposing the decision to let in global supermarket chains.

India, Pak panels discuss ways to resolve Sir Creek dispute

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 03:24 PM PST

The proposals on which both sides agreed included de-linking maritime boundary from that of land & delineation from seaward to a point where both sides concur.

India, Pak panels discuss ways to solve Sir Creek

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 03:24 PM PST

After two days of busy and often heated discussions, a meeting of former diplomats, army and navy officers, and peace activists concluded on Monday with a framework to resolve the Sir Creek dispute which, along with Siachen and Kashmir, is one of the three main territorial thorns in India-Pakistan relations.

SC to Sahara: Refund Rs 24k crore or face consequences

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 03:14 PM PST

The SC gave two Sahara companies 24 hours to decide whether they would comply with its order to refund Rs 24,000 crore to investors or face the music.

Subhash Chandra to join probe in 96 hours

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:58 PM PST

Zee group chairman Subhash Chandra today on Monday informed the Delhi Police that he was prepared to join their investigations in connection with the alleged extortion bid by two senior editors of his channel within four days of notice.

Zee editors denied bail for 2nd time in a week

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:40 PM PST

For the second time in less than a week, a trial court on Monday dismissed the bail applications of the two Zee group editors arrested for allegedly trying to extort Rs 100 crore from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's firm.

Visa norms for some Bangladeshis to be eased

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:36 PM PST

In order to remove the trade and non-tariff barriers between India and Bangladesh, India is working to liberalize the visa policy for select categories of Bangladesh nationals, India's ambassador to Bangladesh Pankaj Saran said on Monday.

Government eases visa norms for tourists

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:28 PM PST

Tourist visa restriction was introduced in Nov 2009 after Mumbai terror attacks when it was found that Headley had succeeded in breaching security norms to visit India.

Govt eases visa norms for tourists

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:28 PM PST

Tourist visa restriction was introduced in Nov 2009 after Mumbai terror attacks when it was found that Headley had succeeded in breaching security norms to visit India.

Govt eases visa norms for foreigners

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:28 PM PST

The government has eased restrictions on tourist visas which had mandated a two-month gap between consecutive visits by foreign nationals.

Govt tracking spending of HNIs, babus, netas

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:22 PM PST

The income tax department's '360 degree profiling' had resulted in former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia's contacts with several bigwigs coming to light.

SC stays tribunal order, restores 200/day SMS cap

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 02:08 PM PST

The cap of 200 text messages per day per person came back into force on Monday with the Supreme Court staying the telecom appellate tribunal's decision quashing the limit imposed by the telecom regulatory body.

Cash scheme doesn’t violate poll code, Congress tells EC

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 01:48 PM PST

The government on Monday refuted the charge that its direct cash transfer scheme was aimed at skewing the level-playing field in poll-bound Gujarat, saying that it was not an announcement or promise of a financial grant but only a continuation of the government's efforts — outlined in the 2012-13 Budget — to ensure effective delivery of benefits under various existing government schemes.
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