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'Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions'

May 22, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, says a study conducted by WWF-India.

Govt. determined to put effective financial regulatory system in place: Chidambaram

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that making laws in the country is not an easy task, and added that this has become even more difficult due to the legitimization of obstructionism as a parliamentary tactic in the coalition era.

'Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions'

May 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing carbon emissions, says a study conducted by WWF-India. The Indian government aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20-25 percent from the 2005 levels by 2020.

RBS to cut 1,400 jobs over next two years

May 17, 2013 at 8:14 AM

London, May 17 (IANS) The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has that it will cut 1,400 jobs over the next two years as part of plans to restructure its retail head office operations in Britain, a media report said.

Prime Minister to meet heads of central public sector enterprises

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet with heads of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), including chiefs of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), here on Monday to take stock of their capacity expansion and investment plans in the wake of slow industrial growth.

Cabinet clears IKEA's Rs 10500 crore investment proposal

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval to the Swedish retailer IKEA for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in single-brand retail.

ADB to invest $30 mn in NSL's hydropower project

May 1, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Wednesday announced $30 million equity investment in a hydropower project developed by Hyderabad-based NSL Group.

Social policies like MGNREGS can tackle child labour: Report

April 29, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Social protection policies such as MGNREGS and the direct cash transfer scheme can play a key role in fighting child labour, a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said Monday.

President Mukherjee presents Scope Meritorious Awards

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) Meritorious Awards on Friday at the fourth Public Sector Day function held at Vigyan Bhavan here.

Recruitment for Assistants in National insurance Company, Download application form

April 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

National Insurance Company Limited a fastest growing Public Sector Non-life Insurance Company has published job opportunity for the Assistants in various states.

PM promises more reforms, steps to spur growth, investment (Roundup)

April 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said his government would act decisively to boost India's economic growth and roll out more reforms such as liberalising the foreign direct investment (FDI) regime in the coming months.

Kenya's tourism earnings decline marginally

March 28, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Nairobi, March 28 (IANS) Kenya's tourism earnings dropped marginally to $1.12 billion in 2012 from the previous year when it recorded $1.14 billion, an official said.

Ghana expects over $580 mn in oil revenues

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Accra, March 12 (IANS) Ghana expects $581 million in petroleum revenues this year, an official said here.

'Private capital infusion to break China's railway monopoly'

March 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Beijing, March 11 (IANS) The introduction of private capital in railway construction and operations will help break monopoly in the industry, a top official said Monday.

Ghaziabad cop's son booked for rape

March 1, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar 1 (IANS) The son of a police sub-inspector in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district was Friday booked for the rape of a woman, police said.

Antony welcomes Union Budget's recommendations, lauds Chidambaram

February 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday welcomed the Budget for 2013-14 presented in Parliament, and said that Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has done a good job in the present circumstances.

Trade union strike turns violent in Noida

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Noida, Feb. 20 (ANI): The two-day nationwide strike called by eleven major trade unions today, turned violent in some parts of Noida, adjoining national capital.

Pakistani soldier's body returned with military respects

February 15, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): The Indian Army returned the dead body of Pakistani soldier, who was killed in a firefight after he had crossed the Line of Control in the Nowshera sub-sector, with 'military respects' on Friday evening.

India poised to be leading international trading hub for rough diamonds

February 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has accepted and unveiled a task group report to make India an international trading hub for rough diamonds.

India will consider other options if Pak continues ceasefire violation: IAF chief

January 12, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, on Saturday strongly made it clear that India will be forced to consider other options, if ceasefire violations continue from the Pakistan side.

Government to disinvest 10 percent stake in Engineers India

January 10, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved disinvesting 10 percent of the government stake in Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) through a follow-on public offering (FPO) this fiscal that could bring in Rs.800 crore.

Maid steals jewellery worth Rs.20 lakh in Gurgaon

January 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 9 (IANS) A domestic help of a retired colonel decamped with jewellery worth Rs.20 lakh on her first day of work, police said Wednesday.

India lodges protest over ceasefire violation by Pak troops

January 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner Salman Bashir met Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai here on Wednesday during which the latter lodged a protest against yesterday's attack in which Pakistani troops crossed over the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District and killed two soldiers.

Protests in Gurgaon over Delhi gang-rape

December 30, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 30 (IANS) Protest marches were organised Sunday by Gurgaon residents and workers seeking death penalty for the attackers in the Delhi gang-rape.

IBPS CWE clerk exam cancelled; Re-exam likely on 29th and 30th Dec.

December 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM

IBPS CWE clerk evening session online exam held on 15th December 2012 has been cancelled. IBPS has decided to cancel the clerical exam for recruitment in Public Sector Banks due to some unforeseen circumstances.

Class 11 Delhi boy commits suicide

December 18, 2012 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) A 17-year-old Class 11 boy, whose father is a head constable, committed suicide by jumping off the fourth floor of his school building here Tuesday, police said.

UP to develop 27 power transmission sub-stations

December 11, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Lucknow, Dec 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday announced that the state's Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. will develop and augment 27 transmission substations of voltages ranging from 132 KV to 400 KV across the state.

Extension of Metro Line from Noida Sector 32 to 62

December 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Now Delhi Metro is all set to extend its journey from Sector 32 to 62. The detailed project report has been submitted to Noida Authority in June 2012 in these regards.

Ashis Roy, 80, completes 114th marathon

December 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 2 (IANS) Ashis Roy, the marathon man of India, ran his 114th endurance race here Sunday.

Land Rover launches new SUV in Gurgaon

November 30, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 30 (IANS) Automobile major Land Rover Friday launched its fourth generation sport utility vehicle (SUV) Range Rover here, a company official said.

Portal on Indian solar market launched

November 5, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India and Germany Monday launched a web portal to provide information to industry about opportunities in the Indian solar market.

Increase capabilities in new areas of threat like cyber and space: PM

October 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said there is a need to increase the country's capabilities in emerging areas like cyber and space, which can be the sources of new threats.

Antony reviews Territorial Army Parade, lauds citizen soldiers

October 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Asserting that the nation appreciates the high standard of professionalism shown by citizen soldiers, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday said the Territorial Army has a great responsibility in augmenting the regular Army, be it during times of war, or in war-like situation, or in the wake of natural calamities.

Global defence industry's slide continued in first half of 2012

October 9, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The global defence and aerospace (A&D) industry recorded a one percent decrease in its revenues in the first half of 2012 on top of a 3.3 percent revenue decline in 2011, a study by consultancy firm Deloitte has concluded.

CII says Cabinet push for reforms in insurance, pensions sectors significant for India, global comm

October 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct.5 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industry Director-General Chandrajit Banerjee has described the Union Cabinet's approvals for the Insurance Bill, Pensions Bill, and the revision of the Companies Bill and the Competition Bill as being of great significance, as it marks the continuation of the reforms thrust that began on 13th September.

President Mukherjee to inaugurate India Chem 2012

October 3, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) On his first visit to Mumbai as the president, Pranab Mukherjee will Thursday inaugurate India Chem 2012, an international conference to promote the Indian chemical industry.

Retired woman income tax officer killed

September 12, 2012 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 70-year-old retired Income Tax officer was found killed inside her residence here Wednesday, said police adding that robbery seems to be the reason behind the incident.

Cabinet releases Rs.10,091 crore for crop loan subsidies

September 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) To ease the burden on farmers specially in drought-hit areas, the cabinet Thursday decided to release Rs.10,901 crore to banks as interest subvention for crop loans up to Rs.300,000 to farmers in FY 2012-13.

Banking activity in Bengal comes to standstill

August 22, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Banking activities in West Bengal came to a standstill as most union members joined the two-day nationwide strike from Wednesday to protest against the proposed Banking Sector Reform Bill.

Government to raise Rs.4,000 crore by selling stake in SAIL

July 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has decided to sell through auction 10.82 percent stake in the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), which is estimated to fetch over Rs.4,000 crore to the exchequer, at current market prices.

ADB offers $150 mn loan to improve railway system

July 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has offered $150 million loan for expansion of railway tracks and improving overall service.

Pranab Mukherjee to review annual performance of banks

June 11, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will review the annual performance of banks and financial institutions relating to agriculture credit, micro, small and medium enterprises credit, housing loans, education loans, gross and net non performing assets along with slew of measures initiated by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance in the areas of improving productivity and efficiency in the Public Sector Banks here on Tuesday.

PM approves setting up of Investment Tracking System

June 1, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): In order to address the issue of major investment projects being delayed for a variety of reasons, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has approved the setting up of an Investment Tracking System to ensure speedy implementation.

Youth jumps to death from Gurgaon office building

May 30, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Gurgaon, May 30 (IANS) A 25-year-old man committed suicide by jumping from the seventh floor of his office building here Wednesday, police said.

75 mn youths to be unemployed in 2012: IlO

May 22, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Geneva, May 22 (IANS) Nearly 75 million youths across the world will stay unemployed in 2012, said a report released Tuesday by the International labour Organisation (IlO).

India improves ranking in trade logistics performance

May 16, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession but India - ranked 46th among 155 countries - and others that pursued aggressive reforms continued to improve, according to the World Bank.

India ranked 46th in trade logistics performance

May 16, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession, but India and others that pursued aggressive reforms continued to improve, according to the World Bank.

Murder accused flees court

May 8, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Gandhinagar, May 8 (IANS) A man accused of murdering a doctor and her mother Tuesday escaped from police custody from a court here, police said.

'Gurgaon NGO didn't have permission to run orphanage'

May 5, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Gurgaon, May 5 (IANS) NGO Suparna Ka Aangan did not have permission to run the orphanage where sexual abuse of several minor girls has come to light, an enquiry by a three-member team of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) revealed Saturday.

Rebels claim killing 79 soldiers in Sudan's Blue Nile

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Khartoum (Sudan), April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Rebels in Sudan's troubled Blue Nile state said on Friday that they had killed 79 Sudanese soldiers in the latest battles on the border with South Sudan, where armed clashes have been taking place since last September.

India needs a socially conscious banking system: Pranab

April 7, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Nationalisation of banks was a path breaking step in deploying financial services for transformation of the economy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday and added that India needs to develop an integrated banking delivery model to promote financial inclusion and economic growth.

China's financial supervision sound: IMF

April 6, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) China's financial supervision has made significant progress but more efforts are needed to meet challenges ahead, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

BHEL's eastern wing eyeing to double turnover

April 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)'s eastern wing is eyeing to double its turnover in the next five years to Rs.54 billion, a top official of the power plant equipment major has said.

'Indian print media will flourish for 15 years'

April 1, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In contrast to the steep fall in newspaper circulation in the US, the Indian newspaper industry will witness strong growth for the next decade and a half due to growing literacy, says international media watcher Robin Jeffrey.

Indian print media will flourish for next 15 years

April 1, 2012 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In contrast to the West, the Indian newspaper industry will grow strongly for another decade and a half due to mounting literacy, says international media watcher Robin Jeffrey.

RBI mulling doubling coins: Pranab

March 31, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to double the existing number of coins to 12 billion pieces to keep pace with their increasing demand.

Public sector banks show 19 per cent growth in priority sector lending: Economic Survey

March 15, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Economic Survey 2011-12 has underlined the fact that flow of agricultural credit has been impressive. The Indian banking system disbursed credit of Rs 4,46,779 crore to the agricultural sector as against a target of Rs 3,75,000 crore in 2010-11, thereby exceeding the target by around 19 per cent. The extension of credit has taken the total number of new farmers brought under the banking system to 127.26 lakhs.

Public sector banks show 19 per cent growth in priority sector lending: Economic Survey

March 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Economic Survey 2011-12 has underlined the fact that flow of agricultural credit has been impressive. The Indian banking system disbursed credit of Rs 4,46,779 crore to the agricultural sector as against a target of Rs 3,75,000 crore in 2010-11, thereby exceeding the target by around 19 per cent. The extension of credit has taken the total number of new farmers brought under the banking system to 127.26 lakhs.

Govt. approves guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by DPSUs

February 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

Govt. approves guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by DPSUs

February 9, 2012 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved guidelines for establishing joint venture companies by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

India, Poland to enhance bilateral cooperation in films sector

November 2, 2011 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (ANI): India and Poland on Wednesday agreed to enhance the bilateral cooperation in the films Sector.

Measurement systems in media need to be robust: Ambika Soni

November 1, 2011 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Tuesday said that media measurement systems in readership as well as TV ratings need to be robust and reflective of the country's demographic realities.

Cabinet approves new overseas raw material acquisition policy

October 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the policy for acquisition of raw material assets abroad by profit making Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

Khurshid meets UK Minister to strengthen co-operation in the field of law

September 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid today met United Kingdom's Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Harry Clarke to further strengthen co-operation between both countries in the field of law.

Mukherjee to meet CEOs of PSBs and FIs to review their annual performance

July 7, 2011 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet with the Chief Executive Officers of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions here tomorrow to review their annual performance.

'India aims to achieve 9-9.5 percent GDP growth during 12th Five Year Plan period'

June 17, 2011 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, June 17(ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has stressed on the need to sustain and pursue the efforts currently underway to reform the international and national policy regimes for better managing the forces of globalization.

ADB to give 150 million dollars as credit to scale up India's solar power sector

April 19, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Manila, Apr. 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide up to 150 million dollars in credit guarantees to help India scale up its use of solar power as a major renewable energy source.

Biggest challenge before nation is to ensure inclusive growth: Mukherjee

March 12, 2011 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said the biggest challenge before the nation today is to ensure inclusive growth.

Pak Taliban threatens to target more blasphemy law reform supporters

March 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM

Karachi, Mar 3(ANI): The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, the terror outfit that has claimed responsibility for the assassination of Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti has threatened to attack all those advocating reforms to the country's controversial blasphemy laws.

Zardari, Gilani strongly condemn Shahbaz Bhatti's assassination

March 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Islamabad, Mar 2(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the assassination of the Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti.

Higher incentives for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

February 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today announced various incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises while presenting this year's union budget.

National Food Security Bill to be introduced in Parliament

February 28, 2011 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday announced that the National Food Security Bill (NFSB) will be introduced in the Parliament during the course of this year.

Union Budget eyes upon result oriented economic management system

February 28, 2011 at 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that the Union Budget is a transition towards a more transparent and result oriented economic management system in India.

Resilient economy reflected country's economic management: Mukherjee

January 10, 2011 at 4:30 PM

Kolkata, Jan 10 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the resilience shown by the Indian economy during the global crisis reflects a maturing of the economic management of the country and the growing competitiveness of enterprise.

Vilasrao Deshmukh underlines need for good corporate governance

December 15, 2010 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Vilasrao Deshmukh on Wednesday stressed the need for continued adherence to good corporate governance practices and increased sensitivity to social obligations.

India is expected become second largest steel producing nation by 2012

December 14, 2010 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Union Minister for Steel Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday said that India is expected to become the second largest steel producing nation by 2012.

India has potential to increase its textile share in world trade: Dayanadhi Maran

November 2, 2010 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (ANI): Union Textiles Minister Dayanadhi Maran on Tuesday said India has the potential to increase its textile share in the world trade from the current level of 4.5 percent to eight percent to reach 80 billion dollars by 2020.

Mukherjee asks global investors to participate in India's growth

October 7, 2010 at 4:37 PM

New York, Oct 7 (ANI): India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has called global investors to participate in the India's growth, saying the country is poised to expand its growth by nine per cent.

Govt. committed to give 'Public Sector Enterprises' flexibility: Mukherjee

September 14, 2010 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that the Central Government is committed to give 'Public Sector Enterprises' the necessary flexibility and autonomy to operate effectively in a competitive environment.

Government of India proposes to sell shares of 35 State-run companies

June 9, 2010 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Arun Yadav on Wednesday said the 35 State-run companies would sell shares in phases over the next five years.

CISF dues worth Rs. 322.65 crore pending for recovery against PSUs: Govt.

April 27, 2010 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): An amount of rupees 322.65 crore has been outstanding against user Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/Other organisations towards cost of deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), as on March 31, 2010, the Government stated on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha.

Plan allocation for Power Sector doubled

February 26, 2010 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): The Government on Friday doubled the Plan allocation for the Power Sector to Rs.5,130 crore for 2010-11 from the previous Rs.2,230 crore for 2009-10.

'Goods and Services Tax' and 'Direct Taxes Code' to come into effect from April 1

February 26, 2010 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday tabled the General Budget for 2010-2011 in Parliament eyeing upon bringing back the deficits of the country to manageable level and said he was certain of introducing major reforms on direct and indirect taxes front in the form of Goods and Services Tax (GST) along with Direct Taxes Code (DTC) that would come into effect from April 1, 2011.

BSF recovers 15 kg heroin at Indo-Pak border

February 25, 2010 at 3:10 PM

Ajnala Sector, Feb.25 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday seized 15 kilograms of heroin from Punjab's Ajnala sector along the Indo-Pak border.

India, Finland sign MoU on information exchange

January 19, 2010 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19(ANI): India and Finland signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) here on Tuesday to promote cooperation and exchange of information relating to the Information Security Sector between the two countries.

Chavan calls for focus on six priority areas to ensure better quality of life

January 19, 2010 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan.19 (ANI): Addressing participants at the Tenth Editors' Conference on Social Sector Issues-2010 here today, Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Prithviraj Chavan, said his ministries have been focussing on six priority sectors to ensure a better quality of life for Indian citizens.

CCEA approves reservation package for ITI

December 24, 2009 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI) : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved the proposal of Department of Telecommunications regarding continuation of reservation quota for Indian telecom Industry (ITI) Limited.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs to observe 'India Corporate Week' from today

December 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will observe an 'India Corporate Week' from today.

Steel Minister visits IITF 2009 pavilion

November 18, 2009 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 18 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh visited the steel pavilion at the IITF-2009 today.

Antony calls for more thrust on research and development

November 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6(ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday underlined the need for greater investment and innovation in the field of research and development (R and D) in Defence.

First coastal command centre to be inaugurated in Gandhinagar on Oct.3

September 30, 2009 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Defence Minister A. K. Antony will inaugurate the regional Coast Guard headquarters in Gandhinagar on October 3 to strengthen the coastal security as part of measures taken by the government after the Mumbai terror attacks.

Jammu and Kashmir on high alert following border firing from Pakistan

September 18, 2009 at 8:57 PM

Akhnoor (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep 18(ANI): Security was beefed up in the Akhnoor sector and in the Jammu region on Friday following an incident of border firing from the Pakistani side.

One rural self employment-training institute to be set up in each district

September 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): Ministry of Rural Development has embarked upon a major initiative to set up one Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) in each district of the country.

Manmohan Singh to inaugurate Conference of Social Justice Ministers

September 7, 2009 at 9:57 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will inaugurate a two-day Conference of State Welfare/Social Justice Ministers here today.

Manmohan Singh to inaugurate Conference of Social Justice Ministers

September 4, 2009 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (ANI): The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, will inaugurate a two-day Conference of State Welfare/Social Justice Ministers here on September 7.

A K Antony assures armed forces of adequate fund for modernization

June 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi June 25 (ANI): 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.

A civilian injured in army firing in Kashmir

June 8, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Poonch (J-K), June 8 (ANI): A civilian received injuries when security forces allegedly fired at him, mistaking him for a militant, in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Entertainment industry best paymaster, highest ad spender: Assocham

May 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India's $2.5 billion entertainment industry is little affected by the slowdown and has emerged as the highest spender on advertisement and the best paymaster, says a study conducted by a leading lobby.

Nine Asian women declared winners of Asian Achievement awards

May 21, 2009 at 5:03 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Nine British women of Asian origin have been declared winners of the Asian Women of Achievement Awards for the year 2009.

'Despite economic boom, India's job growth has shrunk'

May 8, 2009 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Raising questions over the government's slogan of inclusive growth, an official report Friday said the rate at which new jobs were added to India's labour force had declined between 1993 and 2005 despite an economic boom.