Things on the mend in Jammu and Kashmir, says CM Omar AbdullahNEW DELHI J - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the transparent manner in which the State Administration handled the incidents in Shopian, Baramulla and Maisuma has succeeded in restoring calm among the people, and the Government would be taking steps to improve the situation in the State. Krishna to represent India at India-ASEAN Ministerial meetingNEW DELHI J - External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna will represent India at the India-ASEAN Ministerial meeting to be held in Phuket, Thailand, on July 22. Center urges Mayawati to avoid personal vendettaNEW DELHI J - The Congress Party and UPA Government at the center has urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati to avoid settling political and personal scores through the through the nation’s courts. Government to contemplate capital infusion for cash strapped Air India: PatelNEW DELHI J - Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Tuesday said the government is contemplating capital infusion by way of equity and soft loans for the cash-strapped Air India, which has deferred future aircraft delivery owing to losses of Rs 7,200 crore. CPM to decide on Kerala unit infighting todayNEW DELHI J - The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is likely announce it’s with a decision today on the infighting in its Kerala unit. India to be rabies free country in next ten yearsNEW DELHI J - Minister of State for Environment and Forest, Jairam Ramesh said here today that India would be a rabies free country within next ten years. Red fort to be monitored by 40 CCTV’s on I -dayNEW DELHI J - Security for this year’s independence day celebrations, at Red Fort has been beefed up with installation of 40 close circuit televisions (CCTV) and by making the fort a no fly zone area. AI violates safety norms, allows extra passengers on boardNEW DELHI J - In a clear violation of safety norms Air India allowed three extras passengers on board a fully loaded flight. Chidambaram invites Swaraj for a discussion on Varun Gandhi’s securityNEW DELHI J - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has written a letter to the Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, giving details about the security arrangements made for BJP MP Varun Gandhi and also invited her for discussion on the matter. Sensex Dips Below 14,000 level, Scares Investors
Budget helps Indian economy to return to path of growth says ChidambaramNEW DELHI J - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has hailed the union budget, saying it has been prepared with great skill and wisdom and with the objective of stimulating the economy and returning to the high growth path. Pranab Mukherjee takes first step to reform political fundingNEW DELHI J - Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee proposed to allow 100% deduction in the computation of donor, in the donations given to electoral trusts with a view to reform the system of funding of political parties. High Courts require 232 more judgesNEW DELHI J - According to a latest survey as many as 232 judges post are vacant in various high courts of the country. CPM may settle Vijayan, Achuthanandan tussle todayNEW DELHI J - The Communist Party of India (Marxist) politburo meeting might settle the tussle between two of its senior leaders of Kerala unit. Flood situation remains grim in AssamNEW DELHI J - The overall flood situation in Assam remains grim even on the fourth day. A red alert has been sounded in the areas of Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, and Jorhat districts where the Brahmaputra River is flowing above the danger level. Janata Dal (S) decides to stay with the Left front in KeralaNEW DELHI J - The National Executive meeting of the Janata Dal (Secular) has decided to remain with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala. EPFO retains 8.5percent on PF for current fiscalNEW DELHI J - A crucial meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to retain the 8.5 percent interest rate return on provident fund contributions. A K Antony assures armed forces of adequate funds for modernizationNEW DELHI J - Defence Minister A K Antony has assured the top brass that funds will never be a constraint for the modernisation of the Armed Forces and their welfare. A K Antony assures armed forces of adequate fund for modernizationNEW DELHI J - Defence Minister A K Antony assured the top brass that funds will never be a constraint for the modernisation of the Armed Forces and their welfare. Nandan Nilekani to head Unique Identification AuthorityNEW DELHI J - The Union Cabinet has appointed the Infosys Chief Nandan Nilekani as the Chairman of National Authority for Unique Identity. Sibal considers scrapping class 10 board examinationNEW DELHI J - The Union Human Resource Ministry is considering to scrap the board examination for class 10 students. Met Department predicts below normal rain for JulyNEW DELHI J - The Metrological Department predicted a below normal rainfall in the month of July, expecting 93 % rainfall, as against 96% predicted earlier for this. H R Bharadwaj and Devanand Konwar new GovernorsNEW DELHI J - President Pratibha Patil replaced the Governors of Karnataka, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Ramesh Pokhriyal to be the new Chief Minister of UttarakhandNEW DELHI J - Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will be the New Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu announced this after the meeting of the Uttarakhand BJP legislative party in New Delhi. Kapil Sibal promises to implement higher education recommendations in 100 daysNEW DELHI J - Union Human resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said here today that the recommendations given by the Prof Yashpal committee on Renovation and Rejuvenation of Higher education will be implemented in the first 100 days of the UPA Government. Maoists ready for talks and cease-fireNEW DELHI J - Putting a moderate step a day after the imposition of ban by the central government, the CPI (Maoist) said it is ready for talks and demanded to pull back the forces from Lalgarh. Government under pressure if present heat trends continueNEW DELHI J - The slowdown in the southwestern monsoon, since June7 has put the Government under pressure, as India is likely to face a major agricultural crisis if the present trend in the weather continues. Operation Lalgarh: 22 villages freed from MaoistsNEW DELHI J - The “Operation Lalgarh” entered sixth day as the security forces reclaimed 22 of the 42 villages controlled by the Maoist guerillas.he police took control of the National Highway 6 and 60, which passes through the forested area of Jahtika connecting Lalgarh. Five Naxal affected states put on alertNEW DELHI J - The Union Home Ministry has issued an alert to Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa and Chattisgarh in the wake of two day bandh call given by the Maoists starting from today. Intruding US aircraft was carrying medicines and not weapons, discloses IAFNEW DELHI J - After a thorough interrogation and search Indian authorities confirmed that the military cargo aircraft, which has landed in Mumbai air port yesterday was carrying medicines to the US troops operating in Afghanistan and no weapons or ammunition were on board said IAF spokesperson Wg Cdr Tarun Kumar Singha. |
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NEW DELHI J - The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark index dipped below 14,000 point mark during early trade on Wednesday, due to the heavy selling by funds in heavy-weight stocks, and also weak global markets.
