1 . Pune blast: Role of IM not ruled out, Govt wants Headley access
Investigators were piecing together clues to unravel the identity of terror group behind the Pune bomb blast and the role of Indian Mujahideen (IM) is not being ruled out, as India renewed the demand for access to US terror suspect David Headley.
No arrests have been made in the attack in which officials said the deadly RDX and Ammonium Nitrate were suspected to have been used.
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15 MLAs from Telangana region submit resignation to Speaker
Rejecting the Terms of reference of the Sri Krishna Comm appointed to go into the issue of separate statehood, 15 MLAs from the Telangana region, including those of the ruling Congress, today submitted their resignation to Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker.
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No fuel price hike for now
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Oil Minister Murli Deora on Sunday discussed an "all-acceptable" hike in fuel prices but it appeared the two failed to reach a consensus and the fuel price hike may not happen immediately
4.Air India on look out for hoarding space to woo flyers
National carrier Air India plans to book space on highways and expressways cutting across the eastern and western side of Mumbai as part of its efforts to woo customers.
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Five militants killed in US drone attack
At least five suspected militants were killed and four others injured in a US drone attack in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.
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Pak seeks civil nuclear deal with EU
The European Union should treat Pakistan at par with India and accord it the same access in civil nuclear technology as given to New Delhi, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Daily News-- 12 Jan 2010
The Narendra Modi government in Gujarat suffered a setback with the Supreme Court directing a CBI probe into the 2005 Soharabuddin Sheikh encounter case.
In a landmark verdict against the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court today held that the office of the Chief Justice of India comes within the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) law, saying judicial independence is not a judge's privilege but a responsibility cast upon him.
The coveted Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was on Tuesday bestowed on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who said India and Bangladesh should work together to achieve peace and progress in South Asia
Industrial growth has gathered pace as factory production rose by 11.7 pc in November 2009, fuelled by stimulus-backed demand for manufactured goods, particularly consumer goods
The crisis in Indian hockey on Tuesday deepened with the striking players walking out of an inconclusive meeting with Hockey India officials, prompting the establishment to serve a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to the players to resume training or get axed from the World Cup squad.
In a landmark verdict against the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court today held that the office of the Chief Justice of India comes within the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) law, saying judicial independence is not a judge's privilege but a responsibility cast upon him.
The coveted Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was on Tuesday bestowed on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who said India and Bangladesh should work together to achieve peace and progress in South Asia
Industrial growth has gathered pace as factory production rose by 11.7 pc in November 2009, fuelled by stimulus-backed demand for manufactured goods, particularly consumer goods
The crisis in Indian hockey on Tuesday deepened with the striking players walking out of an inconclusive meeting with Hockey India officials, prompting the establishment to serve a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to the players to resume training or get axed from the World Cup squad.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
News - 9th January
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that the government will pass the Right to Food Act to promote inclusive growth, a concept that has been pursued by the Congress since Independence.
Indian Davis cupper, Somdev Dev Varman and Sanam Singh failed to hold on to their nerves at crucial stage losing their semi final in Chennai on Sunday night.
Indian Davis cupper, Somdev Dev Varman and Sanam Singh failed to hold on to their nerves at crucial stage losing their semi final in Chennai on Sunday night.
Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday that media has "incorrectly" reported his comments on foreign policy.
Notwithstanding calls against any rapprochement with him, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav ruled out accepting the resignation of Amar Singh from key party posts and said differences will be sorted out soon.
Monday, January 4, 2010
4 Jan - 2010 News-Updates
1. Travellers from 14 nations including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia flying into the United States will face additional screening starting today, US officials have said
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A day ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telengana, hectic parleys are on within various political parties, to end the turmoil over formation of a separate Telangana state while bandh by United Andhra supporters affected normal life in the state.
3. A day ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telengana, hectic parleys are on within various political parties, to end the turmoil over formation of a separate Telangana state while bandh by United Andhra supporters affected normal life in the state.
4.Amidst the crisis,Dubai
5.The government has recommended withdrawal of police medal given to former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore and announced that any police officer convicted for "moral turpitude" or bringing "disrepute or disrespect" to the service will be stripped of awards.
3. A day ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telengana, hectic parleys are on within various political parties, to end the turmoil over formation of a separate Telangana state while bandh by United Andhra supporters affected normal life in the state.
4.Amidst the crisis,
5.The government has recommended withdrawal of police medal given to former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore and announced that any police officer convicted for "moral turpitude" or bringing "disrepute or disrespect" to the service will be stripped of awards.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
DD News: 30 December
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The mad rush to set up Special Economic Zones that house export-oriented manufacturing units three years ago turned cold in 2009, as demand for commercial space waned due to the global meltdown.
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At a time when reforms both in the direct and indirect taxes areas are likely to be in place in the next couple of years, the 13th Finance Commission submitted its recommendations on sharing of the Central tax receipts between the Union and the states.
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Twin suicide blasts in the western city of Ramadi on Wednesday killed 23 people and left the Anbar provincial governor wounded in the latest attacks against government targets to hit Iraq.
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Russian scientists will soon meet in secret to work on a plan for saving Earth from a possible catastrophic collision with a giant asteroid in 26 years, the head of Russia's space agency said today.
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US President Barack Obama has condemned Iran's crackdown on protesters and asked the country to abide by international obligations in respecting the rights of its citizens.
The mad rush to set up Special Economic Zones that house export-oriented manufacturing units three years ago turned cold in 2009, as demand for commercial space waned due to the global meltdown.
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At a time when reforms both in the direct and indirect taxes areas are likely to be in place in the next couple of years, the 13th Finance Commission submitted its recommendations on sharing of the Central tax receipts between the Union and the states.
3.
Twin suicide blasts in the western city of Ramadi on Wednesday killed 23 people and left the Anbar provincial governor wounded in the latest attacks against government targets to hit Iraq.
4.
Russian scientists will soon meet in secret to work on a plan for saving Earth from a possible catastrophic collision with a giant asteroid in 26 years, the head of Russia's space agency said today.
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US President Barack Obama has condemned Iran's crackdown on protesters and asked the country to abide by international obligations in respecting the rights of its citizens.
Monday, December 28, 2009
28 Dec -- DoorDarshan News
1. ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat on Monday said the international cricketing body will take about a month to decide on Delhi's status as an international venue.
2. Congress Ministers from Telangana in Andhra Pradesh on Monday said they will not take back their resignations until the party high command sets a time frame for the formation of separate Telangana state.
3. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren with the support of 43 MLAs met the Governor K Shankarnarayanan and staked his claim to form the new government in Jharkhand.
4. The mad rush to set up Special Economic Zones that house export-oriented manufacturing units three years ago turned cold in 2009, as demand for commercial space waned due to the global meltdown.
5. India has lined up a series of meetings with the ASEAN members -over the next seven months to reach a deal on opening up services trade, after opening up of merchandise trade.
6. The government has imposed an additional 5 per cent export duty on iron ore fines and lumps, a move aimed at curbing iron ore exports, which the industry said would adversely affect the mining sector
7. Beijing will not relax its efforts to sell Chinese products overseas in 2010 and seek a bigger share in the global market, China's vice trade minister said on Sunday.
2. Congress Ministers from Telangana in Andhra Pradesh on Monday said they will not take back their resignations until the party high command sets a time frame for the formation of separate Telangana state.
3. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren with the support of 43 MLAs met the Governor K Shankarnarayanan and staked his claim to form the new government in Jharkhand.
4. The mad rush to set up Special Economic Zones that house export-oriented manufacturing units three years ago turned cold in 2009, as demand for commercial space waned due to the global meltdown.
5. India has lined up a series of meetings with the ASEAN members -over the next seven months to reach a deal on opening up services trade, after opening up of merchandise trade.
6. The government has imposed an additional 5 per cent export duty on iron ore fines and lumps, a move aimed at curbing iron ore exports, which the industry said would adversely affect the mining sector
7. Beijing will not relax its efforts to sell Chinese products overseas in 2010 and seek a bigger share in the global market, China's vice trade minister said on Sunday.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Doordarshan News : 26th Dec
Happy Christmas To every One---------------
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13 AP ministers fax resignation letter to Sonia, violence continues
The crisis over the Telangana issue on Friday deepened further with all 13 Andhra ministers from that region faxing a common resignation letter to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi even as pro-statehood protesters set ablaze vehicles and indulged in violence in several areas.
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JMM claims it will form govt with BJP and AJSU
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Friday claimed it would form government in Jharkhand under the leadership of its president Shibu Soren with the support of BJP and AJSU.
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US
With the U.S. Senate passing on Thursday (24th December, 2009) its version of legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, President Barack Obama said supporters were "incredibly close" to enacting the reform package into law.
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The rupee on Thursday appreciated by 12 paise to 46.75 a dollar in early trade in line with other firming Asian currencies.
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India to review FDI rules every six months: Anand Sharma
Releasing a compendium of all FDI -related 177 press notes for comments from public, the government on Thursday said it would review its foreign direct investment rules twice a year from the next fiscal.
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US Treasury receives USD 45 bn from Wells Fargo, Citigroup
The US Treasury has received USD 45 billion from Citigroup and Wells Fargo as repayment of loans which the Obama Administration had given to the two American banking giants to help them recover from financial
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13 AP ministers fax resignation letter to Sonia, violence continues
The crisis over the Telangana issue on Friday deepened further with all 13 Andhra ministers from that region faxing a common resignation letter to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi even as pro-statehood protesters set ablaze vehicles and indulged in violence in several areas.
2.
JMM claims it will form govt with BJP and AJSU
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Friday claimed it would form government in Jharkhand under the leadership of its president Shibu Soren with the support of BJP and AJSU.
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With the U.S. Senate passing on Thursday (24th December, 2009) its version of legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, President Barack Obama said supporters were "incredibly close" to enacting the reform package into law.
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Rupee bounces back by 22 paise to 46.65/66 |
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India to review FDI rules every six months: Anand Sharma
Releasing a compendium of all FDI -related 177 press notes for comments from public, the government on Thursday said it would review its foreign direct investment rules twice a year from the next fiscal.
6.
US Treasury receives USD 45 bn from Wells Fargo, Citigroup
The US Treasury has received USD 45 billion from Citigroup and Wells Fargo as repayment of loans which the Obama Administration had given to the two American banking giants to help them recover from financial
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No withdrawal of stimulus before budget: Pranab
The government said the fiscal stimulus given to the industry to combat the adverse impact of the global financial meltdown will not be withdrawn before the budget to be presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in February.
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China to provide USD 410 million grant for Lankan projects
China has entered into three framework agreements for providing funding to Sri Lanka amounting to USD 410 million for infrastructure development which includes an international airport.
The government said the fiscal stimulus given to the industry to combat the adverse impact of the global financial meltdown will not be withdrawn before the budget to be presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in February.
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China to provide USD 410 million grant for Lankan projects
China has entered into three framework agreements for providing funding to Sri Lanka amounting to USD 410 million for infrastructure development which includes an international airport.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Doordarshan - 24th Dec - 2009
1. Markets remain in festive mood; Nifty at year's high
The markets continued to cheer investors on the Christmas Eve with the BSE Sensex gaining 129 points and NSE Nitfy setting a new 52-week high at 5,178 on heavy buying by funds ahead of the long weekend amid reports of easing food inflation and positive global cues
2. WB provides USD 100 mn for poverty alleviation project in AP
Encouraged by the success of the poverty alleviation project of Andhra Pradesh, the World Bank announced financing of another USD 100 million to the state for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the programme.
3. Food inflation cools down to 18.65 pc in Dec 2nd week
4. Advani reaches semis, Sethi crashes out of All-India snooker
Ace cueist Pankaj Advani rallied from a 1-4 deficit to register a 5-4 win over Sandeep Gulati to reach the semifinals but veteran Geet Sethi crashed out of the VIP Matrix All-India snooker tournament at Chennai on Thursday.
The markets continued to cheer investors on the Christmas Eve with the BSE Sensex gaining 129 points and NSE Nitfy setting a new 52-week high at 5,178 on heavy buying by funds ahead of the long weekend amid reports of easing food inflation and positive global cues
2. WB provides USD 100 mn for poverty alleviation project in AP
Encouraged by the success of the poverty alleviation project of Andhra Pradesh, the World Bank announced financing of another USD 100 million to the state for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the programme.
3. Food inflation cools down to 18.65 pc in Dec 2nd week
4. Advani reaches semis, Sethi crashes out of All-India snooker
Ace cueist Pankaj Advani rallied from a 1-4 deficit to register a 5-4 win over Sandeep Gulati to reach the semifinals but veteran Geet Sethi crashed out of the VIP Matrix All-India snooker tournament at Chennai on Thursday.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Doordarshan News - 22nd Dec -2009
Reliance makes third gas discovery in KG block:
1.Reliance Industries on Tuesday said it has made a third successive gas discovery in the D3 deep-sea block in the Krishna-Godavari basin, off the east coast.
2.3G spectrum auction as per schedule for 4 pvt players: Raja
The government on Monday said auction for 3G mobile spectrum would commence as per schedule from January 14 next year and allotment would be made to four private players simultaneously by August
3.BSE to allow MF brokers place orders through mobile
Shortly after launching its Mutual Funds transaction platform, Bombay Stock Exchange now plans to allow its brokers place orders through mobile phones in the MF platform.
4.Deora requests PM to issue 20,870-cr oil bonds immediately
With Finance Ministry's defiance pushing fuel retailers into red, Oil Minister Murli Deora has requested PM Manmohan Singh to immediately issue over Rs 20,870 crore worth of bonds to state-run firms to make up for losses they incurred on fuel sales.
5.6-party talks should resume before March: SKorea
South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan said on Tuesday that the six-party talks on denuclearizingNorth Korea
1.Reliance Industries on Tuesday said it has made a third successive gas discovery in the D3 deep-sea block in the Krishna-Godavari basin, off the east coast.
2.3G spectrum auction as per schedule for 4 pvt players: Raja
The government on Monday said auction for 3G mobile spectrum would commence as per schedule from January 14 next year and allotment would be made to four private players simultaneously by August
3.BSE to allow MF brokers place orders through mobile
Shortly after launching its Mutual Funds transaction platform, Bombay Stock Exchange now plans to allow its brokers place orders through mobile phones in the MF platform.
4.Deora requests PM to issue 20,870-cr oil bonds immediately
With Finance Ministry's defiance pushing fuel retailers into red, Oil Minister Murli Deora has requested PM Manmohan Singh to immediately issue over Rs 20,870 crore worth of bonds to state-run firms to make up for losses they incurred on fuel sales.
5.6-party talks should resume before March: SKorea
South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan said on Tuesday that the six-party talks on denuclearizing
Monday, December 21, 2009
IAS -- GS ---- DoorDarshan News ---- 21st Dec 09
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he fourth round of tripartite talks on Gokhaland issue failed to come to an agreement in the absence of a consensus and the organisation spearheading the movement for a separate state has sought political dialogue at the next round of talks within 45 days.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured a delegation of Congress MPs from coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalseema regions that a decision on the Telangana issue could be taken by Tuesday.
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Top Israeli ministers gathered for a fourth time in two days on Monday for a crucial meeting on a prisoner swap with Hamas that would see hundreds of Palestinians freed for a captured soldier.
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Thailand's govt led by PM Abhisit Vejjajiva has rejected proposals by the opposition Puea Thai Party to reinstate the 1997 constitution and return frozen assets to ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Deputy Prime Minister said today.
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China's foreign ministry on Monday defended the repatriation of 20 Uighurs who had fled to Cambodia, saying the move was in line with immigration law and usual practice.
he fourth round of tripartite talks on Gokhaland issue failed to come to an agreement in the absence of a consensus and the organisation spearheading the movement for a separate state has sought political dialogue at the next round of talks within 45 days.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured a delegation of Congress MPs from coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalseema regions that a decision on the Telangana issue could be taken by Tuesday.
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Top Israeli ministers gathered for a fourth time in two days on Monday for a crucial meeting on a prisoner swap with Hamas that would see hundreds of Palestinians freed for a captured soldier.
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Thailand's govt led by PM Abhisit Vejjajiva has rejected proposals by the opposition Puea Thai Party to reinstate the 1997 constitution and return frozen assets to ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Deputy Prime Minister said today.
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China's foreign ministry on Monday defended the repatriation of 20 Uighurs who had fled to Cambodia, saying the move was in line with immigration law and usual practice.
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