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Everything you need to know about Govt. College Of Engg: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Probe committee submits report to Govt. on Walmart's lobbying activities

May 18, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): A committee looking into the U.S. giant Walmart's lobbying activities to enter India on Saturday submitted its report to Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot.

Govt. allows SAIL, RINL to charter ships directly for imports

May 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to allow Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to undertake direct chartering of ships without going through the centralized chartering organization under the Ministry of Shipping and Road Transport, namely TRANSCHART.

Career in Engineering after 12th

May 10, 2013 at 5:13 PM

After the declaration of results of class 12th board has started, students appeared or passes class 12th exam are quite excited about their further studies. The most common as well as popular course among the students of science stream with subject combination Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is engineering these days as doing engineering from a reputed college promises a bright career ahead. Career in Engineering after 12th is an excellent option for students at present.

Eduheal Foundation starts training camp for budding scientists

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): EduHeal Foundation(EHF), a registered NGO promoted by leading educationists and media doyens, has started training camps for budding scientists with its educational partner Google Science Fair (GSF).

Govt. asks banks to fast track implementation of DBT scheme

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The government has asked banks to fast track implementation of the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme (DBT) ahead of the launch of its second phase from July 1.

Greens blames Oz Govt. for ignoring Lankan human rights abuse

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Sydney, Apr.28 (ANI): An Australian politician has accused the government of ignoring the human rights violations taking place in Sri Lanka and focusing more on domestic politics.

Need to bring various health care systems on a single platform: Dr. Walia

April 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Dr. A.K.Walia, Hon'ble Minister (Health & Family Welfare) Govt. of NCT Delhi has said that there is need of integration of all forms of medical sciences for obtaining holistic health & appreciated the effort of Health Dept. for bringing various health care systems on a single platform.

Delhi HC seeks Govt's response on how kids below 18 can open social media accounts

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has sought the Central Government's response on a plea questioning how children below the age of 18 are allowed to open accounts on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, despite Indian laws not permitting it.

Delhi to get World-class skill center with collaboration with Singapore: Dr. Walia

April 25, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Dr. A.K. Walia, Minister of Higher Education, Training & Technical Education has said that the World Class Skill Centre in collaboration with the Institute of Technical Education,

BJP condemns Govt's decision to provide 'Z category' security to Mukesh Ambani

April 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned the government's move of to provide 'Z' category security to Reliance Industries Limited Chairman, Mukesh Ambani.

Rajnath Singh pulls up UPA Govt. over coalgate scam

April 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Pulling up the ruling UPA Government over the coalgate scam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed the ruling Congress Government, stating that they were misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to tweak the investigation in their favour.

Kejriwal dares Delhi Govt., announces civil disobedience movement from Apr. 6

April 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal today announced the next course of the civil disobedience movement, which will start from April 6.

Govt. defers decision on hiking dearness allowance

April 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): The Congress-led UPA Government today deferred a decision on hiking dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees to 80 percent from 72 percent at present.

Kejriwal targets Delhi Govt., begins indefinite fast against increased power, water bills

March 23, 2013 at 11:14 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 23 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal began his indefinite hunger strike at the Rajghat here on Saturday against increased power and water bills in the national capital.

Mitsubishi Electric mulls elevator factory in India

March 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Not to be left behind in the growing Indian elevator and escalator market, Japan's Mitsubishi Electric is exploring options to set up a production base in India through its joint venture Mitsubishi Elevator ETA India Pvt. Ltd., a top company official said.

Govt. committed to freedom of expression of internet users: Sibal

March 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday assured that the government is committed to the freedom of internet users.

India, USA sign MoU to enhance bilateral cultural exchanges

March 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): To enhance cultural exchanges between India and the United States of America, the Union Ministry of Culture and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (MMA) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) here.

Harvard in new scandal over secret e-mail search

March 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Cambridge (Massachusetts), March 12 (IANS) The Ivy League Harvard College apologised as it was embroiled in a fresh controversy over how it tried to find who leaked information about a cheating scandal to the media last year.

Govt. aware of Chinese participation in development projects in Indian Ocean Region: Antony

March 11, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday informed that the government is aware of Chinese participation in development projects in the Indian Ocean Region and keeps a constant watch on all developments concerning the national security.

Maoists threaten to blow Govt. school in Jharkhand

March 10, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Latehar (Jharkhand), Mar 10, (ANI): Locals in Mathang village of Jharkhand's Latehar District express deep concern as the Maoists have threatened to blow a government school.

Create an atmosphere where women can live without fear: Kiran Walia

March 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM

Minister of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development andEducation, Govt. of Delhi Prof. Kiran Walia has exhorted that the people to discourage all types of crime against women and to ensure safe

Government is committed to ensure empowerment of women: Prof. Walia

March 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Minister of Social Welfare, Women, Child Development and Education, Govt. of Delhi, Prof. Kiran Walia has said that Government is committed to ensure empowerment of women in the Capital

BJP plans to uproot corrupt UPA Govt. in 2014 polls: Advani

March 3, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 3 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K.Advani on Sunday said his party plans to uproot the corrupt UPA Government in the 2014 general elections.

Cardinals to hold pre-conclave meeting March 4

March 2, 2013 at 10:03 AM

Vatican City, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Cardinals will begin holding formal meetings starting March 4 as part of their preparations for a conclave to elect the new pope, the Vatican said Friday.

Italian cardinal calls for a younger successor to Pope

March 1, 2013 at 11:23 PM

Rome, Mar 1 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict's successor needs to be a younger man, the Vicar-General of Rome Cardinal Agostino Vallini said Friday.

Chopper deal: Antony rules out resignation, says Govt. has nothing to hide

February 19, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday ruled out his resignation in connection with the VVIP chopper deal.

Chopper deal: Govt. committed and serious to find out truth, says Congress

February 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 17 (ANI): A day after an Italian court denied to share any documents with India regarding the Agusta Westland deal for 12 VVIP choppers, the Congress party on Sunday said that the government is committed to find out the truth behind the alleged corruption in the deal and an investigation team will visit Italy despite the court refusal.

Couples kissing and holding hands could indicate trouble in paradise

February 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): Affectionate behavior is not all that it seems, as cuddling, kissing and holding hands could be indicators that your partner is mad at you, an expert claimed.

BJP pulls up Govt., demands rollback of hike in petrol, diesel prices

February 15, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government over its decision to hike petrol price by Rs 1.50 per litre and diesel price by 45 paise a litre with effect from midnight tonight, saying this is absolutely atrocious and will increase the prices of all commodities.

CPI takes on Govt., gives nationwide strike call

February 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Friday gave call for a two-day nationwide strike on February 20 and 21 to protest against the government's anti-people policies.

Manish Tewari pulls up CAG for targetting Govt. at international forum

February 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Friday lashed out at Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai for hitting out at the Manmohan Singh-led UPA II Government at an international forum, and said that constitutional authorities should be circumscribed by the 'Lakshman Rekha' propriety.

Govt. to constitute executive committee to assist PM's Council on Climate Change

January 31, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 31 (ANI): The government on Thursday decided to constitute an executive committee on climate change to assist the Prime Minister's Council on the issue.

Padma Awards 2013: 108 personalities selected for top national honour

January 26, 2013 at 4:36 PM

The Country's highest civilian awards Padma Awards for year 2013 has been declared on the eve of 64th Republic Day. There are three categories of Padma Awards - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri - delivered every year to those who have done excellent work in their respective fields like arts and culture, science and medicines, games, cinema and entertainment, social works, politics and peace etc.....................

108 personalities selected for Padma Awards 2013 (Update:Padma Awards)

January 26, 2013 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): About 108 personalities from various fields have been selected for the Padma Awards this year.

Govt. to spend around Rs 100 crore on appointment of protection officers to work for PWDVA implemen

January 21, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Monday said the government will spend around 100 crore rupees per annum on the appointment of protection officers to work exclusively for the implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005.

CPI (M) takes on Govt. over diesel hike, to hold nationwide protest

January 18, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Kolkata, Jan. 18 (ANI): Taking on the Congress-led UPA Government for de-regulating the diesel price, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Friday said that his political outfit would hold a nationwide protest to oppose this anti-people move.

Uttarakhand Govt. prohibits women from working beyond 6 p.m.

January 12, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan.12 (ANI): In a bizzare development, the Uttarakhand Government has passed an order that prohibits women from working beyond 6 p.m. in private and government jobs.

Khurshid backs visa for Miandad, says 'Govt. followed due procedures'

January 3, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Bangalore, Jan. 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday backed the visa given to former Pakistan cricket skipper Javed Miandad to visit India for the ongoing one-day series, saying the Indian Government has followed proper procedures.

Govt's 'cash transfer lollypop' will fail even before it is launched: BJP

January 1, 2013 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the Congress-led UPA Government is making all attempts to lure the people of the country ahead of the 2014 general elections through "lollypops" like the Cash Transfer Scheme, and added that the Centre has now realised that it cannot approach voters with its failures.

Delhi Govt. announces Rs.15 lakh compensation for gang-rape victim's family

December 31, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): The Delhi Government today announced a compensation of Rs. 15 lakh to the family of the gang-rape victim, who breathed her last at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday.

Govt. will be on toes to ensure harshest punishment for killers: R.P.N. Singh

December 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Union Minister of state for Home R.P.N. Singh today offered his condolences to the Delhi gang-rape victim's family, saying that the government will be on its toes to frame stricter laws against such crimes.

Delhi Govt. announces ex-gratia of Rs.4 lakh each to next of kin of drowned students

December 27, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec.27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has expressed her deepest condolences over the sad demise of five promising students of Delhi who lost their lives in Kerala while attending the National Trekking Camp organized by the NCC. She described this as the most unfortunate incident.

Dr. Nagpal alleges, Ministers are misleading people in State Assembly

December 14, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Leader of the House in North Delhi Municipal Corporation Dr. Nagpal has criticized the Ministers of Delhi for misleading the citizens of Delhi against Municipal Corporations during proceedings of the Assembly Session

Govt to take more steps to revive economy: Chidambaram

December 14, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram Friday said that the government would take some more steps in the next few weeks to revive the economy...............

Chandolia alleges, Congress delaying U-colony issue till assembly election

December 11, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Chairman, Standing Committee, North Delhi Municipal Corporation, Yogender Chandolia has alleged that the Congress Govt. in Delhi is trying to develop its vote bank after not making registry of unauthorized colonies

Govt. expresses concern for sportspersons after suspension of boxing federation

December 7, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec.7 (ANI):The government on Friday expressed concern about the future of sportspersons after the International Boxing Association (AIBA) suspended the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) for "possible manipulation" in its elections.

Indian Govt. hopes Maldives will abide by contract, legal agreements signed with GMR

December 6, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 6 (ANI): The Indian Government on Thursday expressed the hope that the Maldives Government would abide by relevant contracts and agreements after a Singapore court issued a stay order on allowing GMR Infrastructure to continue with its 511 million dollar airport development project.

No orders issued by Pakistan Govt. to unblock YouTube'

December 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 4 (ANI): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that it had not ordered to unblock access to video-sharing website YouTube in Pakistan.

'No meeting held yesterday between Chidambaram, Moily', clarifies Govt.

November 30, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): The Central Government on Friday clarified that no meeting was held yesterday between Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily on subsidy for LPG cylinders.

Don't judge film by title: Telugu director

November 28, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Chennai, Nov 28 (IANS) Telugu director T. Prabhakar feels it isn't right to judge films by their titles as they are most often either named to attract audience attention or have at best a vague connection with the story.

Government is committed for more qualitative and purposeful education:CM

November 25, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has reiterated commitment of her Government to impart education to all children as they have a right to education as defined by the Right to Education. The City Govt. will not leave any stone unturned in implementing RTE Act in the capital city.

Govt. rubbishes allegations levelled by NSG commando, Kejriwal

November 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi. Nov. 22 (ANI): The government on Thursday rubbished allegations levelled by India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal and a National Security Guard (NSG) commando of apathy towards commandoes who risk their lives to counter terrorists during the 26/11 terror strike in Mumbai.

Teens involved in arts likelier to be depressed

November 21, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Washington, November 21 (ANI): Teens who participate in after-school arts activities such as music, drama and painting are more likely to battle depression than students who are not involved in these programs, according to new research.

'3D tape' measuring software tells online shoppers which size fits best

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov 21 (ANI): Online clothes shoppers will now be told what size would be best for them by using new software, which combined with their webcam or smartphone forms a "3D tape measure."

BJP to finalise strategy on Nov. 20 to corner Govt. in Winter Session

November 17, 2012 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary committee will meet at Lal Krishna Advani's residence here on November 20 to finalize its strategy to corner the Congress-led UPA Government in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament

Khurshid offers condolences to Savita's family, says 'Irish Govt. probing matter'

November 17, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday offered his condolences to Savita Halappanavar's family, and said that the Irish Government is probing the matter.

MP Govt Skill Development Center SDC Trainer recruitment 2012: Apply online

November 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Madhya Pradesh (MP) Skill Development Center Trainer recruitment 2012 notification has been released. The applications for MP Skill Development Centers Trainers can be submitted from 11th November 2012 to 30th November 2012.

Anonymous hacktivists show Gaza support by attacking Israeli Govt. websites

November 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Washington, Nov. 16 (ANI): Notorious hacking group Anonymous have reportedly attacked websites belonging to the Israeli government as the nation continues its deadly conflict against Hamas in the Palestinian city of Gaza.

'Govt. has not taken any view to make CAG multi-member body': Chidambaram

November 12, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Chennai, Nov. 12 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday said the Congress-led UPA Government has not taken any view to make the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) a multi-member body.

Bhushan takes on Govt., says 'dishonest attempt to dilute CAG's power'

November 12, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Chennai, Nov. 12 (ANI): Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Monday hit at the Congress-led UPA Government over talks of the CAG being made into a multi-member body, and said that this is an dishonest attempt to dilute the power of the constitutional body.

'UPA Govt. wants to make CAG its agent': Kejriwal

November 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the Congress-led UPA Government of trying to suppress the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).

Govt.employees protest in Jammu, demand regularisation of jobs

November 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Jammu, Nov.6 (ANI): Members of the Jammu and Kashmir State Government Employees' Joint Action Committee (JKSGEJAC) on Tuesday demanded regularisation of their jobs.

Government claims 100 percent achievement in Set Top Box mission

November 3, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Delhi has achieved 100% coverage in respect of installation of Set Top Box (STB) thus ensuring smooth transmission to Digital Addressable System (DAS).

Government is committed to promote sports facilities :Kiran Walia

October 30, 2012 at 1:28 PM

The Govt. of Delhi is committed to provide sports facilities to all the students in schools in Delhi. The Minister of Education, Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Govt. of Delhi Prof. Kiran Walia

Gupta claims, only 1902 employment in Congress 14 years rule

October 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Inaugurating a dispensary in Baljeet Nagar today, BJP Delhi Pradesh President Vijender Gupta told the people on this occasion that when FDI in retail is being opposed every where in the country,

Antibiotics 'not effective' in relieving cough from common cold in kids

October 22, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Washington, October 22 (ANI): A new research has suggested that antibiotics are not effective in treating cough due to the common cold in children.

Uttarakhand Govt. accepts panel report on reservation in promotion

October 20, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Dehradun, Oct.20 (ANI): The Government of Uttarakhand on Saturday accepted a one-man commission's recommendation that the creation of an ex-cadre to give reservation in promotion to SC/ST employees is not legally and administratively justified.

J-K Govt. releases Rs.20.86 lakh for militancy-affected families

October 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Srinagar, Oct.20 (ANI): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has released Rs. 20.86 lakh as pension for families affected by militancy in the state's Kupwara District.

UK Govt.'s plans to 'pry' on citizens' online activity risk uncovering 'wrong targets', warns Briti

October 17, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, Oct. 17 (ANI): The British Government's plans to snoop on its citizens' online activity risk uncovering wrong targets such as "incompetent criminals and accidental anarchists" rather than serious offenders, the UK Information Commissioner has warned.

Migration of people leads main challenge for civic bodies: Mayor South

October 16, 2012 at 6:49 PM

Mayor of South Delhi, Savita Gupta attended ICLEI (Internation Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) Summit on "Cities for Life: City and Sub-national Biodiversity: in Hyderabad. The Summit was organized by ICLEI in partner with Govt. of India, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.

Government is committed to ensure clean drinking water in schools

October 11, 2012 at 5:59 PM

The Govt. of Delhi has decided to improve the condition of the schools by providing necessary facilities like drinking water, improvement of bathrooms and providing desks etc.

Govt. employees protest in Kashmir, demand regularisation of jobs

October 10, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Srinagar, Oct.10 (ANI): Government employees in Jammu and Kashmir protested on Wednesday against the state government's for not meeting their demand for regularisation of their jobs.

Delhi Police organized workshop on human trafficking

October 3, 2012 at 4:16 PM

The Delhi Police has conducted a 3 days Regional Level workshop on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings organized under the aegis of BPR&D at Police Training College Jharoda Kalan, N

College teachers assaulted in Bengal

September 22, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Kolkata, Sep 22 (IANS) Two teachers, including the principal, of a college in West Bengal's West Midnapore district were allegedly assaulted by students owing allegiance to the Trinamool Congress Saturday.

Pak Govt. shuts cellular services on national holiday to avoid terrorist attacks

September 21, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Islamabad, Sept. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan government blocked cellular services in Karachi early on Friday, ahead of a national holiday, called 'Ishq-e-Rasool day'.

Pak Govt. tells Zardari to raise anti-Islam film issue in UN

September 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Islamabad, Sept 20 (ANI): The Pakistan cabinet has unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the anti-Islam film, and has called upon international organisations, including the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to take measures to stop hate-mongers from dealing with such sensitive subjects.

Human Rights Watch calls on Afghan Govt. to free women jailed for 'running away'

September 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Kabul, Sep.19 (ANI): New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Government of Afghanistan to take immediate steps to end the unlawful imprisonment of women and girls accused of "running away."

Vayalar Ravi defends Govt.'s move to allow FDI in retail

September 17, 2012 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): Micro and Small Industries and Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Monday said that allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector would benefit farmers in the long run.

Govt revises GDP forecast to 8.2%; announces 12th Five Year plan

September 15, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Saturday announced the 12th Five Year plan here at a Planning Commission meeting where he revised the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Rate to 8.2% from earlier forecast of 9% stating that their objective is not just growth of GDP, but the inclusive and sustainable growth of society including Dalits, tribals and backward classes...................

Decision by Indian Govt. to ease FDI norms 'tremendous boost' for retail, aviation sectors: CII

September 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Coming a day after the fuel price hike announcements, the decision of the Indian Government to ease FDI norms in an array of sectors like Multi Brand Retail, Civil Aviation, Power Trading Exchanges and Broadcasting is a tremendous boost not only to the sectors in question, but is a huge mood lifter, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII has said in a press release.

Govt. approves 51 percent FDI in multi-brand retail

September 14, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail, civil aviation, broadcast and power sectors.

Montek Singh Ahluwalia defends UPA Govt., justifies fuel price hike

September 14, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Friday supported the recent diesel price hike even as the Congress-led UPA Government came under heavy fire from allies and opponents alike for raising the fuel prices.

Government is committed to ensure empowerment of women: Prof. Walia

September 14, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Minister of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development and Education, Govt. of Delhi, Prof. Kiran Walia has said that the Govt. of Delhi is committed to ensure empowerment of women in the Capital.

Japanese Govt. unveils new 'disaster mitigation' plan to slash death toll from 'deadly earthquakes'

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Tokyo, Sep 13 (ANI): Japan's Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled a draft plan, which has been designed to sharply reduce the death toll from a major earthquakes in near future.

Pak Govt. taking missing persons issue seriously: Khar

September 12, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 12 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has welcomed the UN team on missing persons, and said the elected government had taken the issue of disappearances very seriously and was making all-out efforts to strengthen the domestic mechanisms to address the humanitarian issue and ensure rule of law in the country.

Imperial Tobacco uses 'it's what's on inside that counts' slogan to challenge Oz Govt.'s 'plain pac

September 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Sydney, Sep 12 (ANI): While the first set of cigarettes in plain packaging have hit major supermarkets in Australia, a tobacco firm has directly challenged the Australian Government's order by not complying with strict new rules.

Kejriwal dares Govt., says drop sedition charges against cartoonist or face protest

September 11, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC) member activist Arvind Kejriwal, who met jailed cartoonist Aseem Trivedi in prison, today said that he would begin a protest starting Saturday if all sedition-related charges levelled against Trivedi are not dropped.

Jamaat chief urges Pak Govt. not to prioritize trade with India over Kashmir

September 9, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Peshawar, Sept. 9 (ANI): Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief, Syed Munawar Hassan, has said Pakistan should not prioritize a trade agreement with India over the core issue of Kashmir.

UPA Govt. makes e-payment of customs duty mandatory

September 7, 2012 at 10:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (ANI): In order to further reduce transaction cost of the importers and as a trade facilitation measure, the government on Friday made e-payment of customs duty mandatory.

Malaysian Govt. to hire over 2,000 Malay Indian frontline staffers for govt. agencies

September 7, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 7 (ANI): An additional 2,000 Malay Indians will be appointed as frontline staff at government agencies nationwide in a move to increase the intake of civil servants from this community, the Malaysia Government has said.

'Pak Govt. has failed prisoners trapped in Bagram jail'

September 7, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Lahore, Sept. 7 (ANI): American lawyer Sara Bilal has said that the Pakistan Government has disappointed the families of prisoners by not standing by the agreement to hand over control of the prison control to Afghanistan.

Oz Govt. slammed over 'Big Brother' online spy laws to allow user data storage upto 2 yrs

September 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Sydney, Sep 4 (ANI): Australia's Greens party Senator, Scott Ludlum has called Attorney-General Nicola Roxon's reversal of decision on online spy laws as "a lunge for vast surveillance powers".

Pretend play 'not as crucial to child's development' as believed

September 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Washington, September 2 (ANI): Based on a number of key studies over four decades, pretend play is widely considered by psychologists - and teachers and parents - to be a vital contributor to the healthy development of children's intellect.

Now, Oz Govt. imposes restrictions over 'online advertising' of tobacco

September 2, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Sydney, Sep 3 (ANI): The Australian Government is mulling over ways to restrict online advertising of tobacco products, as it wishes to drive down the number of smokers in the country.

Malik urges Afghan Govt. to stop terrorists from crossing over to Pak

September 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Karachi, Sept. 2 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has urged Afghan President Hamid Karzai to take effective steps to stop terrorists crossing into Pakistan.

Delhi Govt. to take action against unscrupulous food business operators

August 30, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug.30 (ANI): Delhi's Health Minister, Dr. A.K. Walia, on Thursday directed the Commissioner, Food Safety, to take stringent action against unscrupulous food business operators indulging in food adulteration.

Overly shy kid is slow learner too

August 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Overly shy preschool children show the slowest gains in learning skills as compared to chatty and boisterous peers, according to psychologists.

Sindh Govt. introduces bill to protect religious places of minorities from land mafia

August 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Karachi, Aug. 28 (ANI): The Sindh Government has introduced a new bill which could land an offender for seven years in prison in order to protect the places of worship of the minorities from the "land mafia".

India should take lead in condemning Syrian Govt.-sponsored executions: HRW

August 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM

New York/New Delhi, Aug.27 (ANI): India should take the lead in condemning Syrian Government-sponsored executions and indiscriminate shelling, said a senior Human Rights Watch (HRW) official.

Afghan Govt. confirms killed militant was Haqqani's son

August 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Aug. 27 (ANI): Afghanistan's intelligence agency has said its operatives have confirmed that the son of the founder of the powerful Haqqani Network has been killed.