Sector -45

Everything you need to know about Sector -45: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Sector -45: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Pakistan hikes defence spending

June 12, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday increased its defence allocation in the budget for fiscal 2013-14 to 627 billion rupees ($6.32 billion), a nearly 15 percent hike over the outlay for the current fiscal year.

Auto driver held for molesting lawyer in Gurgaon

June 7, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Gurgaon, June 7 (IANS) An auto driver was arrested for molesting an advocate here after the victim and her brother traced him, police said Friday.

Eight booked, one held in three cases of sex crimes

June 6, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Gurgaon, June 6 (IANS) Eight people have been booked and a rape accused has been arrested here in three incidents of sexual assault and harassment, police said Thursday.

India services sector grew at fastest pace in May

June 6, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): India's services sector in May grew at its fastest pace in three months, raising hopes of a recovery in a weak economy.

RBI extends validity period of in-principle approval for new bank licence

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India Monday extended the validity period of the in-principle approval it will give a promoter for setting up a bank from one year to 18 months.

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.

Bank mergers could lead to too-big-to-fail entities: Chidambaram

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has favoured mergers in the banking industry so that India can have two-three global sized banks.

Japanese jumps to death from Gurgaon high-rise

May 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Gurgaon, May 17 (IANS) A Japanese national working as a senior executive at Maruti Suzuki's ancillary company died after jumping from a multi-storey building here Friday in the posh Sushant Lok area, police said.

SAIL MT admit card 2013 download date delayed

May 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

According to the latest notification published on the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)'s official website, online download of the SAIL MT admit card 2013 has been delayed and the candidates can now download the online SAIL MT recruitment admit card 2013 from 28th June, 2013. Earlier, the date for SAIL MT Admit card 2013 download was May 13.

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.

Haryana plan for 2013-14 finalised in Delhi

May 6, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The annual plan for the year 2013-14 for Haryana was finalised here today at a meeting between Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Violence in Noida as security guard shoots two labourers

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Noida, April 27 (ANI): Angry labourers turned violent and set several vehicles on fire after a security guard at a builder's office opened fired and in the process injured two labourers in Noida on Saturday.

Labour unrest in Noida: One shot at by security guard

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 27 (IANS) A security guard at a builder's office in Noida, abutting the national capital, Saturday opened fire at agitating labourers, who erupted in anger and pelted stones and set two vehicles on fire, police said. One labourer was injured in the firing.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day tomorrow

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Man held in Gurgaon for raping minor stepdaughters

April 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Gurgaon, April 24 (IANS) A man was arrested here Wednesday for allegedly raping his stepdaughters, aged 7 and 14, police said.

Sibal calls for development of electronics products useful for common man

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Union Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal met Ambassadors and Heads of Chambers of Commerce of countries which are leaders in the electronics sector here today.

Kargil widow's petrol pump sealed in Gurgaon

April 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Gurgaon, April 11 (IANS) The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) Thursday sealed four Gurgaon petrol vends, including one allotted to a Kargil martyr's family, for not paying rent dues, an official said.

Online shopping portal officials held for cheating

March 30, 2013 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The director and chief operations officer of an online shopping portal have been arrested for cheating several customers by not providing them the goods they bought inspite getting money in advance, said police Saturday.

Property dealer falls to death in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) An elderly property dealer fell to his death under mysterious circumstances from the seventh floor of an apartment building here Wednesday evening, police said.

Delhi engineer found dead in Noida stadium toilet

March 13, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Noida, March 13 (IANS) An engineer was Wednesday found hanging in a toilet at a Noida stadium in Sector 21-A, the police said.

Khurshid asks CISF women forces to be ready to meet emerging challenges

March 10, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar. 10 (ANI): Asserting that the government is committed to strengthen equal participation of women forces at the ground level, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday called upon the women forces of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to be ready to meet the emerging challenges.

Undertrial, constable shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two men opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Undertrial shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two people opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Top builder shot dead in Navi Mumbai

February 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Thane, Feb 16 (IANS) A top builder was shot dead outside his office in Vashi by two men disguised as security personnel Saturday morning, police said.

Another ceasefire violation by Pak troops in K-G sector on LoC

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Jammu, Feb 15 (ANI): Another cease-fire violation was done by the Pakistan Army on Line of Control (LC) in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, without any provocation on the night of February 14.

CCEA revises norms for J-K scheme 'Udaan'

January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved the modification in the Scheme 'Special Industry Initiative for Jammu and Kashmir' (Udaan) to make it more flexible and relevant.

CII outlines its pre-budget priorities for MSMEs

January 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has submitted its Pre-Budget Memorandum for the MSMEs, with the Government and other stakeholders. Requesting for a comprehensive package for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to unshackle their growth potential, CII has outlined a 10-point agenda for the MSME sector.

Indian Army reiterates that Pakistan 'mutilated and beheaded two of its soldiers

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): The Indian Army on Saturday reiterated that two of its soldiers had been mutilated and beheaded by the Pakistan Army during an encounter in the Mendhar Sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Lured by Rs.1 crore lottery, student duped of Rs.2 lakh

January 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 11 (IANS) Lured by a lottery prize of Rs.2 crore, a second-year bachelor of science (B.Sc.) student at the government women's college here was duped of Rs.2 lakh, a senior police official said Friday.

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.

Mayawati takes on Akhilesh Govt., demands President's rule in UP

January 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 7 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday took potshots at the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over the rising crime graph and incidents of rape, and demanded immediate imposition of President's rule in Uttar Pradesh.

Murder charges added in case of Delhi student's mysterious death

January 5, 2013 at 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Four months after a 14-year-old teenager was found dead under mysterious circumstances here in an apartment, Delhi Police Friday added charges of murder in the case on the directions of a court.

Meat seller's son abducted, found in Gurgaon

December 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) "Unknown people" have been booked for abducting for ransom a meat shop owner's two-year-old son who was later found abandoned here, police said Monday.

Man held for molesting woman

December 31, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) A man here has been arrested and sent to jail for 14 days for allegedly molesting a married woman, police said Monday.

Petrol pump looted in Gurgaon

December 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 18 (IANS) A petrol pump owned by a relative of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here was Tuesday looted of Rs.60,000, police said.

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.

3 soldiers killed, many missing in Pakistan avalanche

November 30, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) At least three soldiers were killed Friday and many others, including both troops and civilians, went missing as an avalanche hit Pakistan-controlled Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) with India, reported Xinhua.

Man murdered for changing song at wedding function

November 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 24 (IANS) A young man was murdered in a tiff that began after a song being played on a music system was changed at a marriage function, police said here Saturday.

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.

CCEA approves 10 pct disinvestment of paid up equity capital in NMDC

October 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved the disinvestment of 10 per cent paid up equity capital (39,64,71,600 shares, each of Full Value of Rs.1/-) of NMDC out of the Government's shareholding of 90 percent through 'Offer for the Sale of Shares through Stock Exchange' (OFS) method, as per SEBI Rules and Regulations.

Indian F1 circuit challenging: Vettel

October 22, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Current Formula 1 driver's champion Sebastian Vettel believes that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of the most challenging circuits in the world.

Outrage over plan to use 'race' for rating students in American school

October 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Washington, Oct. 16 (ANI): A new policy by American educators to set student goals in math and reading based on their 'race' has been slammed by education analysts, who have called it an "ill-advised" plan that is destined to fail.

Guard foils robbery at finance company

October 6, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 6 (IANS) A robbery attempt at the office of a private finance company here Saturday was foiled by a guard. The five robbers escaped, leaving behind a pistol and their vehicle, police said.

Mamata calls on parties to 'kick UPA out'

October 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee Thursday called for a no-confidence motion to oust the Congress-led UPA government.

Army guns down militant in Kupwara

September 25, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Sept 25 (ANI): Rashtriya Rifles on Tuesday gunned down a militant during a search operation here, after terrorists shot dead a deputy village chief in the state.

Cabinet approves National Policy on Information Technology 2012

September 20, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Policy on Information Technology 2012.

One held for killing woman in front of her son

September 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for killing a woman in front of her son here Tuesday morning. The killing was allegedly to take revenge from the victim, who had married the killer's sister's husband six years ago, police said.

Cabinet Committee to discuss, consider diesel, LPG price hike

September 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep.11 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister S. Jaipal Reddy on Tuesday said the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) will meet this evening to discuss raising diesel, cooking gas and kerosene prices.

Government to set up 10 community colleges for skill development

September 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The government will set up 10 community colleges in collaboration with Canadian educational institutes to educate illiterate adults and provide skill-based training for employment, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday.

Bill to set up 20 more IIITs approved

August 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM

To add some more edge to engineering education, government of India on Friday has approved a bill to set up 20 new IIITs and giving administrative autonomy to them.

Unfavourable levies hit Indian manufacturing: FICCI

August 12, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Several industrial sectors like tyres, electronic hardware, electrical equipment and medical instruments are suffering due to an unfavourable duty structure which makes Indian manufacturing uncompetitive, a FICCI survey revealed.

Top Lashkar commander killed in Kashmir

August 3, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Srinagar, Aug 3 (IANS) A guerrilla believed to be top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Abu Hanzallah was Friday killed by security forces in a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, an official said.

Pregnant bank manager killed in Noida accident

July 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Noida, July 29 (IANS) A 28-year-old pregnant bank manager was killed and her husband wounded when their car collided with another vehicle in Noida early Sunday morning, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested.

India's energy consumption to double by 2031: Study

July 25, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Energy consumption in India is likely to double to 1,124 kgs of oil equivalent (kgoe) by 2031-32 on the back of high economic expansion, a joint study by consultancy Deloitte and industry chamber Assocham showed Wednesday.

Government to sell 10.82 percent stake in SAIL

July 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

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

Dubai health authority launches anti-smoking hotline

June 14, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Dubai, June 14 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai Health Authority announced Thursday it had launched a toll-free quit-smoking helpline.

Couple arrested for torturing domestic help

June 14, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gurgaon, June 14 (IANS) A couple was arrested here Thursday for brutally torturing their under-age domestic help, police said.

Global airline profits for 2012 expected at $3 billion

June 11, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Beijing, June 11 (IANS) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Monday forecast a dip in the global airline industry's profits at $3 billion in 2012 from last year's $7.9 billion.

Nearly 75 million youth to be unemployed in 2012: ILO Report

May 22, 2012 at 4:33 PM

Geneva, MAY 22 (Xinhua-ANI): There will be nearly 75 million unemployed youth in 2012, which accounts for 12.7 percent of the global youth labor force aged 15 to 24, an increase of nearly 4 million since 2007, said a report released Tuesday by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

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).

Over 50 rebels killed in Blue Nile state: Sudanese army

April 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Khartoum, April 22 (IANS) The Sudanese army Sunday claimed to have killed over 50 cadres and arrested 17 others from the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement-Northern Sector (SPLM-N) and seized control of three areas in the troubled Blue Nile state, the official SUNA news agency reported.

Union Budget 2012-13: Key features and Highlights

March 16, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today tabled his third consecutive union budget in Lok Sabha, primarily focusing on trimming the rising fiscal deficit, rising inflation, interest rate and boosting the decreasing growth rate......

4th BRICS academic forum to meet in Delhi

March 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar.3 (ANI): As the forerunner to the forthcoming Fourth BRICS Summit being hosted by India later this month, the BRICS Academic Forum is meeting in New Delhi from Monday.

4th BRICS academic forum to meet in Delhi

March 3, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Mar.3 (ANI): As the forerunner to the forthcoming Fourth BRICS Summit being hosted by India later this month, the BRICS Academic Forum is meeting in New Delhi from Monday.

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).

Moily stresses need for corporate culture attuned to good governance

February 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Union Corporate Affairs Minister M. Veerappa Moily has stressed the need to encourage a corporate culture attuned to the universally accepted values of good governance - accountability, transparency, responsibility and responsiveness to stake holders.

Kris Humphries inks 1-year deal with former team for $8m

December 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Kris Humphries will be re-signing with the New Jersey Nets for a one-year deal of 7 to 8 million dollars, according to NBA sources.

Kris Humphries having 'difficult time' post Kim Kardashian split

November 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Referring to his split with Kim Kardashian merely 72 days after their "fairytale wedding", Kris Humphries has revealed that he is going through a difficult time in his life.

India, U.S. to combat terror financing, says U.S. Assistant Treasury Secretary

July 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (ANI): U.S. Assistant Treasury Secretary, Daniel L Glaser, has said that India and the United States would work together to curb the menace of global terror financing.

Key Pak Taliban commander arrested from Islamabad

July 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Islamabad, July 3(ANI): A key commander of banned terrorist organisation, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been arrested from Islamabad.

Vasan flags off India's first cruise liner "M.V. AMET Majesty"

June 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

Chennai, Jun 8 (ANI): Minister of Shipping G.K. Vasan flagged off M.V. AMET Majesty, India's first cruise liner and onboard training ship in Chennai today.

Missing Pakistani journalist in ISI custody: HRW

May 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Lahore, May 31(ANI): The Human Rights Watch has learnt through credible sources that missing Pakistani journalist, Saleem Shahzad, is in custody of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), HRW's Pakistan representative Ali Dayan Hasan has said.

Indo-German working group on automotive sector to meet on Monday

April 15, 2011 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15(ANI): The third meeting of the Indo-German Joint Working Group (JWG) on Automotive Sector will be held on Monday at New Delhi.

Five arrested for black marketing of WC tickets in Mohali

March 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

Mohali, Mar 28 (ANI): Ahead of the 2011 World Cup semifinal clash between India and Pakistan, five youths have been arrested for selling tickets in black and will be produced in Sector 17 District Court today.

Germany's KfW, India's IREDA sign ?200 million agreement

March 8, 2011 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): To promote development of renewable energy in India, German Government-owned development bank KfW today signed a loan agreement worth ?200 million with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA).

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.

Bhatti's position in Pak cabinet will be offered to his family: Zardari

March 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM

Karachi, Mar 3(ANI): The position fallen vacant after the assassination of Pakistan's Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, would be offered to one of his family members, President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Pak Minorities Minister assassinated by unidentified assailants

March 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Islamabad, Mar 2(ANI): Pakistan's Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti was assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Islamabad on Wednesday.

DRDO chief Dr. Saraswat honoured at Indian Science Congress

January 3, 2011 at 6:19 PM

Chennai, Jan.3 (ANI): Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister and Director-General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat was today honoured with Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Award at the 98th Indian Science Congress (ISC) in Chennai.

16th Technology Summit kicks off in New Delhi

December 7, 2010 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): The 16th Technology Summit began here on Tuesday with Germany as the partner country.

'Pak to lose foreign funding if it severs links with Transparency International'

November 22, 2010 at 3:20 PM

Islamabad, Nov 22(ANI): Foreign funding to Pakistan may reportedly be directly hit if the country's government cuts its contacts with anti-corruption organization Transparency International Pakistan (TIP).

Influential Pak politicians helping Taliban carry out terror strikes, claims terror suspect

November 17, 2010 at 3:37 PM

Islamabad, Nov 17 (ANI): Some influential Pakistani politicians have been patronising the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a terror suspect has revealed during his interrogation.

India holds bilateral talks with Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Canada

November 3, 2010 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov.2 (ANI): India here on Wednesday held bilateral discussions with delegations of Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Canada, on the occasion of Petrotech 2010, and sought an increased cooperation in Hydro Carbon Sector.

Pak ATC releases seven terror suspects owing to lack of evidence

October 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 31 (ANI): An Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan ordered the release of seven terror suspects on Saturday due to a lack of evidence against them.

Is El Nino causing ice to melt at the South Pole?

October 30, 2010 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Scientists at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences believe that the climate phenomenon El Nino may be causing ice at the South Pole to melt.

Murli Deora flags off walkathon for 'Petrotech 2010' in New Delhi

October 24, 2010 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora flagged off a walkathon here on Sunday, organised ahead of the upcoming international oil and gas conference and exhibition-'Petrotech 2010'.

Brit-Pak banker accuses Musharraf's aides of swindling him in land mafia scam

October 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Islamabad, Oct 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's closest aides have been accused of helping to loot a British Pakistani banker after powerful land mafia members occupied his palatial property in Islamabad's posh F-11 Sector.

Karunanidhi to launch new integrated skill development scheme today

October 8, 2010 at 10:44 AM

Chennai, Oct 8 (ANI): With an objective of capacity building of institutions providing skill development and training in Textiles Sector, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi will launch a new integrated skill development scheme here today.

Pak slashes development outlay to make way for Rs110 bn increase in defence budget

September 23, 2010 at 1:41 PM

Islamabad, Sep 23 (ANI): Pakistan, projecting an increase of 110 billion rupees in its defence budget, has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that due to the post-flood situation, the defence budget will be 552 billion rupees against the budgetary allocation of 442 billion rupees for the ongoing fiscal year 2010-11.

Prime Minister to give away 'Shram Awards' on Wednesday

September 14, 2010 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep.14 (ANI): Dr. Manmohan Singh will give away the 'Prime Minister's Shram Awards' for 2005, 2006 and 2007 in a special ceremony to be held at 10.00 a.m. in the national capital on Wednesday.

'Jan Sadharan Ticket Booking Sewak' scheme made flexible

September 6, 2010 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep.6 (ANI): The Ministry of Railways has modified the existing scheme of Jan Sadharan Ticket Booking Sewak (JTBS), thereby giving more benefits to the operators.

Mukherjee asks PSBs to accelerate financial deepening

August 14, 2010 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has asked the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to accelerate the financial deepening else it could constraint the full potential of the Indian economy.

Cabinet approves release of interest subvention to Public Sector Banks

July 30, 2010 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Friday gave its approval for the release of funds to the tune of over 4,868 crore rupees as interest subvention to Public Sector, Regional Rural and Cooperative banks to ensure short term crop loans to farmers.

Ahead of talks, Pak troops violate ceasefire along LoC, two killed

June 20, 2010 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): With Foreign Secretary talks just days away, Pakistan troops on Sunday violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Machil Sector. Two porters were killed and two Army personnel injured.

India, Cambodia sign MoU in Water Sector

June 9, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), June 9 (ANI): India and Cambodia on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Water Sector.

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.

Cabinet approves capital requirement of public sector banks

April 23, 2010 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to provide capital funds to the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) during the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 in order to assist them to maintain a minimum 8 percent Tier I Capital to meet the credit requirement of the economy.

Videocon Chairman ignores query on IPL bid

April 21, 2010 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot on Wednesday avoided questions asking formissing documents related to his company's Indian Premier League bid here.