Thursday, January 5, 2012

US State Dept acknowledges `goof up` on India map

US State Dept acknowledges `goof up` on India map

US State Dept acknowledges `goof up` on India map

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US State Department on Thursday posted a new map of India reflecting its long standing official position on the country`s geographical boundaries.

`NRIs` response on voting rights not encouraging`

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Union Minister Vayalar Ravi on Thursday admitted that response from Non-Resident Indians on voting rights has not been encouraging.

PC inaugurates Rs 229 cr e-office project for BSF

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Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday inaugurated a Rs 229 crore e-office project for the Border Security Force.

‘Indian traders’ return from China will take time’

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The government on Thursday said the two Indian traders, who were mistreated in the Yiwu city of China, are now safe in Shanghai.

SC asks Sukh Ram to surrender before court

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In a huge setback to former Union Minister Sukh Ram, convicted in a 1993 graft case, the Supreme Court Thursday asked him to surrender before a trial court to serve his three year jail term.

Ram Sethu: SC seeks report on alternative route

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The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to place before it the report of Prime Minister-appointed expert panel on the feasibility of building an alternative shipping channel.

Congress loudmouth Digvijay’s RSS link surfaces

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Congress leader Digvijay Singh, whose favourite penchant is to attack the RSS and the Congress, has come under the scanner.

Kushwaha creates divisions in NDA too

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The BJP’s move to induct tainted BSP leader Babu Singh Kushwaha has not just infuriated senior party leaders and the RSS, but also allies in the NDA.

RSS furious over BJP’s Kushwaha fiasco

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The BJP’s move to welcome in its fold BSP’s corrupt faces - Babu Singh Kushwaha and Badshah Singh â€" has not gone down well with the RSS.

Govt to step up efforts to promote Sanskrit: PM

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Describing Sanskrit language as the "spirit of India", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said Government will further strengthen efforts for promotion, development and enrichment of the ancient language.

Bright prospects of Sarabjit`s release: Lawyer

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Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh is hopeful that his fresh mercy petition will get a "favourable decision" from Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari.

Anna Hazare’s poll campaign plan shelved

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Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare won’t campaign against the Congress in the forthcoming Assembly elections in five states owing to ill health.

No confrontation with govt: Gen Singh on age row

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Amid a media hyperbole over the issue, Army Chief General VK Singh has chosen to play down the controversy surrounding his date of birth by denying any confrontation with the government.

Lokpal fiasco: `UPA created contrived disturbance`

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The BJP on Thursday took the ‘Lokpal Bill fiasco’ to Rashtrapati Bhavan, and submitted a memorandum to President Pratibha Patil over the issue.

Major fire at IGI airport, property worth crores gutted

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A major fire broke out in the cargo section of Indira Gandhi International Airport here Thursday morning causing damage to property worth crores but no one was injured.

Dalai Lama gets Mahatma Gandhi peace prize

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Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama was presented the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation.

Anna factor not to affect Congress in polls: Hooda

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Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday said he was confident of Congress victory in five poll-bound states.

`MMS could have forced girl to commit suicide`

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In the suicide case of a minor girl, her parents have claimed that an obscene MMS could have driven their daughter to take the extreme step.

Bidve killing: UK reassures Indian students

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Universities UK, the representative body of varsities in the UK sought to reassure Indian and other international students that the country is `safe`.

Bedi, Kejriwal are ‘tainted’: Jaya Prada

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Jaya Prada Wednesday said here that though Anna Hazare was "a good and sincere" person, his associates Kiran Bedi and Arvind Kejriwal were "tainted".

Lok Sabha to have special session on May 13

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Lok Sabha is likely to have a special session on May 13 to mark the 60th anniversary of its first sitting way back in 1952.

India objects to inaccuracy in J&K map on US site

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India took strong objection to the "gross inaccuracies" depicted with regard to J&K in a map on US State Department website.

Def Min forms panel to select next Army Chief

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Defence Ministry seems to have moved on from the controversy as it formed a panel of officers for appointment of General VK Singh`s successor.

Dam issue: BJP accuses Cong of non- governance

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The BJP on Wednesday said the Mullaperiyar dam issue could not be resolved because of the Centre`s "non-governance."

Cong backs govt decision on SC/ST vacancies

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Congress on Wednesday saw nothing wrong in the government`s decision to fill pending vacancies of SC and ST in the central government.

Achary fails to recall Raja`s discussions with PC

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A former aide of A Raja on Wednesday failed to recall in a Delhi court if the ex-telecom minister had discussions with his erstwhile seniors.

Two Indian-origin men among 10 heroes in S Africa

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Journalist Yusuf Abramjee and philanthropist Dr Imtiaz Sooliman joined the list, compiled by a newspaper.

First truce violation by Pakistan in 2012

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In the first ceasefire violation this year, Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district this morning.

Post Kushwaha, Cong attacks BJP’s anti-graft plank

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Congress stepped up attack on BJP over induction of former BSP minister Babu Singh Kushwaha.

`93 telecom scam: Sukh Ram moves SC

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Former Union Minister Sukh Ram on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking stay on the Delhi High Court order which had upheld his conviction.

Bhatt again demands access to Gujarat riot records

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Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a fresh letter on Wednesday demanded that he be given access to certain records of post- Gujarat riots period.

Two Indian-origin men among 10 heroes in S Africa

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Two Indian-origin men, including a journalist, are among South Africa`s 10 heroes who contributed to the public life in 2011.

SC asked to disclose judges` appnt procedure

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The procedure of appointment of judges and any proposal for its modification should be in public domain, the Central Information Commission has held.

Cold wave tightens grip over North India

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Cold wave tightened its grip over North India on Wednesday with fog disrupting normal life in most parts of the region.

Muslim quota should be withdrawn: VHP

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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has threatened to launch a peaceful agitation if the government`s decision over 4.5% Muslim quota is not withdrawn.

Malegaon blast: SC restrains Purohit’s questioning

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SC extended its order restraining the NIA not to interrogate 2008 Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit and Sudhakar Dhar Dwivedi.

HC directs govts to form Elephant Task Force

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The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed the state and the Union governments to set up a task force to mitigate man- elephant conflicts.

Court denies bail to five in CWG case

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A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of five people, arrested for their alleged roles in a Commonwealth Games scam.

India clears 950 million Euro deal for missiles

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India on Wednesday cleared a Euro 950 million deal to procure 500 air-to-air missiles from a French firm for IAF`s Mirage 2000 aircraft fleet.

I-T slaps Rs 135 crore tax notice on IAS couple

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The Income Tax department has slapped a Rs 135-crore demand notice on Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS couple Arvind and Tinu Joshi for alleged tax evasion.

India secures release of traders trapped in China

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India Wednesday secured the release of two Indian traders tortured and taken captive by locals in a trading hub in China.

CVC penalises 130 officials for alleged graft

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130 officials of different government departments were penalised by the Central Vigilance Commission for their alleged involvement in corruption.

China denies ill-treating Indian diplomat

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China on Wednesday dismissed as "untrue" charges that an Indian diplomat was ill-treated at a court in Yiwu.
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