Andhra men killed in Taliban attack were from Nizamabad
byHyderabad, July 3 (IANS) A pall of gloom descended on the villages of two men from Andhra Pradesh who were killed in a Taliban…
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Curbs on media coverage of ‘accountability’ panel’s work
byNew Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The government told the Supreme Court Wednesday that there would be curbs on publishing in media the proceedings of…
Rise in violence against women during Egypt protest
byCairo, July 3 (IANS) The number of sex attacks and rapes occuring in Egypt’s Tahir Square has hit 91 within four days as millions…
Neyveli Lignite workers strike work
byChennai, July 3 (IANS) The workers unions in Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. (NLC) Wednesday decided to strike work opposing the centre’s disinvestment decision even…
Rajasthan offers sops to textile industry
byJaipur, July 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan cabinet Wednesday decided to provide a special customised package for the development of the textile industry, attracting investment…
Pakistan SC orders Musharraf high treason case probe
byIslamabad, July 3 (IANS) Pakistan Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the government to initiate investigation into the case of alleged high treason against former president…
India-Bangladesh round table moots joint rivers panel
byNew Delhi, July 3 (IANS) An India-Bangladesh round table has suggested the creation of a single joint rivers commission headed by a prominent Indian…
Reserve Bank should transform into knowledge institution
byChennai, July 3 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should transform into a knowledge institution to meet the challenges posed in the changing…
Delhi government widens food security ambit
byNew Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday decided to widen the ambit of Dilli Annshree Yojna to ensure food security in the…
Eyeing 2014, cabinet clears food security ordinance (Roundup)
byNew Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday approved an ordinance for the National Food Security Bill, which is expected to be a…